A Shopper's Guide to Today's Video Games and Consoles

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What Are Your Video Gaming Needs?

 

Not all gamers are alike when it comes to game system needs. There are different video game system consoles available, and the one that you choose will be decided by what's most important to you when it comes to gaming.

If you love to play games with absolutely stunning graphics, the PlayStation 3 is your best choice. But if online play and a huge number of game choices is your priority, the XBox 360 is the system for you.For people who are looking for physical interaction with video games, the Nintendo Wii wins - it really makes you move!

For some people, it's important to have a game system that is portable. The Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable work great for gamers on the go.  For those who love to play games but don't want to buy a dedicated game system, there are lots of great games that you can play on your own PC, skipping game systems altogether.

Here Are the Five Top Selling Video Game Consoles: 

Xbox 360 Elite Winter 2009 Lego Batman / Pure Bundle

Release Date: 09/29/2009

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PlayStation 3 120 GB

Release Date: 08/25/2009

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Wii

Release Date: 11/19/2006

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Nintendo DSi Matte - Black

Release Date: 04/05/2009

Amazon Price: $169.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

PSP 3000 Core Pack - Black

Release Date: 12/15/2008

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XBox 360 Console and Top Games for 2009 

The XBox 360 console is a premier game system, offering multiple uses including online and offline game play, high-definition video, digital music, DVD playback and photos, too. The new XBox 360 is smaller and sleeker than earlier versions of XBox, and comes with one wireless controller and an XBox Live headset, along with required cables and a 60 GB hard drive. Out of the box, you can play games and watch DVDs.

XBox fans are devoted for the sheer number of games that can be played on XBox, and the experience of online play, where you can play with others worldwide.

Popular XBox games include Halo 2 and Halo: Combat Evolved, Fable: The Lost Chapters, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic and Knights of the Old Republic 2 and Spiderman, with a vast selection of additional games that XBox devotees love to play.

Five Bestselling XBox 360 Games Right Now 

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Release Date: 11/10/2009

Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Borderlands

Release Date: 10/20/2009

Amazon Price: $52.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Forza Motorsport 3

Release Date: 10/27/2009

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition

Release Date: 11/10/2009

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Halo 3: ODST

Release Date: 09/22/2009

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PS3 System and Games for 2009 

The new PlayStation 3 video game system is more compact and energy efficient, and brings with it a high-definition blu ray player; complimented by a large, 120 GB hard drive, wi-fi, bluetooth and HDMI output. For those who are into killer graphics, great storage capability and multi-functions, the PS3 offers a lot.

As for PS3 games that are getting attention in 2009, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with it's present day setting, weapons and machinery, and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, which continues to chronicle the adventures of the fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, are at the top of the heap.

But FIFA Soccer 10, and Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time aren't far behind in the ratings for most popular PS3 games. And a mover and shaker game is Borderlands, the first-person sci-fi role-playing game that promises to be big.

PS3 Top Sellers  

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Release Date: 11/10/2009

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Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time

Release Date: 10/27/2009

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Release Date: 10/13/2009

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FIFA Soccer 10

Release Date: 10/20/2009

Amazon Price: $56.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Tekken 6

Release Date: 10/27/2009

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What's New With Nintendo Wii? 

For family fun, the Nintendo Wii is a top contender for the best video game system. Adding a dimension of real physical involvement makes Wii games loads of active fun.

Currently, the Nintendo Wii system has a couple new offerings - the Wii Sports Resort and the new Wii Fit Plus. Sports Resort is a fun and friendly game that drops you in the middle of an island resort and gives you a list of things to do that will keep you busy for days. Play Frisbee, or practice archery; go bowling, golfing, or power cruising. Those are only a few of the activities offered at the new Wii Sports Resort.

Also new is the Wii Fit Plus, which is a take-off on the original Wii Fit. Fit Plus offers a way to customize your workouts for even better results, while having even more fun.

Five Bestselling Nintendo Wii Video Games 

Limited-Edition Wii Sports Resort Bundle with Two Wii MotionPlus

Release Date: 10/12/2009

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New Super Mario Bros

Release Date: 11/15/2009

Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board

Release Date: 10/04/2009

Amazon Price: $89.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel

Release Date: 04/27/2008

Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Wii Play with Wii Remote

Release Date: 02/13/2007

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Nintendo DS, PSP, and PC Games That Are Hot 

Each video games system has its advantages, and loyal followers of a game system want to have the newest and hottest games to play. But not all games work on all systems, so it's important to not only know which games are hot, but what systems they're for.

For the Nintendo DS, Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is big! So are Kingdom Hearts 358 / 2 Days, New Super Mario Brothers and Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box. PSP fans are getting excited about God of War Chains of Olympus, Gran Turismo, Resistance: Retribution, and Dissidia Final Fantasy.

For those who love to play games on their home PC, the hottest games are Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Dragon Age: Origins, The Sims 3 and Borderlands.

Regardless of your game system of choice, super-hot games are waiting to be plugged in and played.

Grab These DS PSP and PC Hot Video Games 

Mario & Luigi Bowser's Inside Story

Release Date: 09/14/2009

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Release Date: 09/29/2009

Amazon Price: $33.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Dissidia Final Fantasy

Release Date: 08/25/2009

Amazon Price: $25.77 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Release Date: 11/10/2009

Amazon Price: $52.96 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Dragon Age: Origins

Release Date: 11/03/2009

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/24/2009) Buy Now

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Which Video Game Console Wins in Your Opinion? 

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