What's Up With Playstation 2 and 3?

A Guide of What's Available for SCEA's Playstation 2, Playstation 3, and the PSP System

The Playstation Systems. As number three in a line of Playstation products, Playstation 3 ($599.99) boasts new parallel processing that enables broadband multiplayer action. It's built in Blu-Ray disc drive promises high definition gaming, tons of media storage, streaming videos, music and an online service leaving you little to desire.

It's predecessor, system number two, sells for only $19.99 and networks as well (just not as fast as system number three). With over 1,400 games to choose from, it's hard to argue against this bargain.

PSP is hot again ($169.99) and integrates 3D gaming on widescreen with high fidelity stereo music, full motion video, communication and wireless networking.

Playstation 2 Accessories. If you're still "old schooling" your Playstation, then you'll enjoy Playstation's Dual Shock 2 Analog Controller ($24.99), Wireless NERF controller ($29.99), or it's 8MB memory card ($24.99). But the music doesn't stop there. It plays on with the SingStar Pop game and accessory pack ($49.99) or the Guitar Hero II ($79.99).

Playstation 3 Accessories. What's required? The Playstation 3 system sports two different kinds of controllers: a standard Chillstream controller ($39.99) and a Sixaxis Wireless controller ($49.99). Combined with the Blu-ray remote control ($24.99), you can have complete domination over your system in no time.

PSP Accessories. Never interrupt your game play again with a 2GB Memory Stick Pro Duo ($69.99) or 4Gb Memory Stick Pro Duo ($109.99). Carry your handheld in a Platinum Pack ($19.99) or Traveler Case ($19.99). And don't forget a carry all for your media ($14.99). PSP's Media Manager ($24.99) will keep you organized as well.

Playstation Games. Looking for games? We've separated this part of our guide into two sections: one for children and one for adults. Use caution when purchasing Playstation games for players under 18 years of age.

Playstation 2 Games

FOR CHILDREN:

MLB 07: The Show $59.99

ATV 4: Off Road Fury $39.99

Meet the Robinsons $29.99

Dance Dance Revolution: supernova $39.99

Durnout: Dominator $39.99

NBS Street Homecourt $59.99

FOR ADULTS:

Shadow of the Colossus $19.99

God of War $19.99

Gran Turismo 4 $19.99

Socum U.S. Navy Seals Combines Assault $39.99

Rogue Galaxy $39.99

God of War II $49.99

Destroy All Humans! 2 $39.99

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories $19.99

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas $19.99

Medal of Honor: Vanguard $39.99

Dawn of Mana $39.99

Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion $59.99

Resistance: Fall of Man $59.99

MotorStorm $59.99

Playstation 3 Games

FOR CHILDREN:

MLB 07: The Show $59.99

NBS Street Homecourt $59.99

FOR ADULTS:

Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion $59.99

Resistance: Fall of Man $59.99

MotorStorm $59.99

NOTE: Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is works with all Playstations and is a game

COMING SOON:

Lair

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2

PSP Games

FOR CHILDREN:

Ultimate Board Game Collection $39.99

Street Horizon $39.99

MLB 07: The Show $39.99

Rachet & Clank: Size Matters $39.99

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition 19.99

Full Auto 2: Battlelines: $39.99

NOTE: Street Horizon brings both turn-based and real-time strategy game play.

FOR ADULTS:

300: March to Glory: $29.99

Socum U.S. Navy Seals Combines Assault $39.99

After Burner Black Falcon $39.99

Dragonball Z Shin Budokai Another Road $39.99

The Warriors $19.99

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories $29.99

Prince of Persia: Rival Swords $39.99

Rocky Balboa $39.99

COMING SOON:

Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics

Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2

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What's Up With Wii?

A Guide of What's Available for Nintendo's Wii System

If you haven't heard of Nintendo's Wii system, we have just one question for you. Where have you been?! This hot new gaming system made its debut right at the time when Microsoft's new Xbox hit the market. But what makes this system so popular is that it's the first system that incorporates virtual reality in the living room. That, in addition to Nintendo's dedication to producing gaming material for that entire family as opposed to the complex games that we have on the market (for other systems) today.

This article describes some of the accessories and games available that everyone can enjoy.

The Wii System. Welcome back to family fun with this console. For only $249, the entire family can enjoy time's treasured games and physically interact with them using Nintendo's unique wrist-strapped controller. Anyone at any skill level can get in on the fun with this new machine and it comes with a free Wii Sports game cartridge.

Wii Accessories. If you're still "old school" and you prefer to use the classic Nintendo style controller, no need to fret. They're still available and they cost no more than $19.99. But if you can't wait to try out the Wii Remote, get one or two or three at only $40 each. The Wii Nunchuck Controller will run you about $19.99, however both the Nunchuck and Remote controller will give you hours of fun as you swing your way through your favorite games.

Of course, all that gaming could warrant the purchase of the Wii Air cooler ($14.99) or the Wii Charge Station ($29.99). And you certainly don't want to quit a game without saving your place! You can buy a 1GB SD Memory card ($39.99) or 2 GB SD memory card ($59.99) made by SanDisk, and pick up the fun where you left off at a later time.

To make sure your Wii console fits snuggly into the back of your television, you can buy a pack of Wii Component cables for $29.99.

Wii Games. Looking for games? We've separated this part of our guide into two sections: one for children and one for adults. Use caution when purchasing Wii games for players under 18 years of age.

FOR CHILDREN:

Excite Truck.................................................$49.99

Wario Ware: Smooth Moves........................$49.99

Super Paper Mario.......................................$19.99

Bionicle........................................................$49.99

Sonic and the Secret Rings.........................$49.99

Cooking Mama: Cook Off............................$49.99

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07.......................... $49.99

NOTE: Bionicle may not look children friendly at first, but it really is a fun and innocent game that battles and controls a line of toy action figures. It's based on Lego's Bionicle universe. Cooking Mama is rather new to the Nintendo game suite and it challenges young players to prepare more than 300 real recipes from 10 different countries.

FOR ADULTS:

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess......$49.99

Medal of Honor Vangaurd...........................$49.99

The Godfather: Blackhand Edition..............$49.99

COMING SOON:

Mario Party 8

Legend of the Dragon

Mortal Combat Armageddon

Scarface: The World is Yours

NOTE: Legend of the Dragon and Zelda is rated T for Teen. The Godfather, Scarface, and Mortal Combat is rated M for Mature. Both The Godfather and Scarface emulate scenes from their movies and the violence follows with them.. Mortal Combat was designed to appeal to an audience that's, "eager for violence."

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What's Up With Xbox 360?

A Guide of What's Available for Microsoft's XBox 360 System

The XBox 360 System. The new Xbox 360 console ($399.99) brings Microsoft technology to the gaming industry like never before. This new toy sports new Internet connections to social communities and puts the gamer in ultimate control with goo-gobs of fun accessories.

This article describes some of those accessories and the games available that (almost) everyone can enjoy.

XBox 360 Accessories. For such a powerful system, it should be no surprise that this system takes full advantage of accessorizing. We can start by saving games on the $19.99 512MB memory unit or with the $29.99 64MB memory unit. To keep the power going, we can look at the $29.99 Quick Charge Kit or the smaller $19.99 Play & Charge Kit. On the go, you can carry and use the $11.99 Rechargeable Batter Pack while re-powering you controller with the $29.99 charge Station.

Increase connectivity with the $99.99 Wireless Network Adapter and keep your system "kewl" with the $19.99 Intercooler. But that's enough about maintenance. Let's look at the fun.

Get a $39.99 Wired controller or $49.99 Wireless Controller to play your games. Unless you want feel like getting behind the wheel. In that case, you can try on the $149.99 Wireless Racing Wheel for size.

Want a little multimedia action? Get a $199.99 HD-DVD player (don't forget the $19.99 remote) - a $39.99 Live Vision Camera or a $59.99 Wireless Headset (wired headset available for $19.99). Then jam your way onto the $89.99 Guitar Hero II.

Of course if you want to get down with your PC, check out Xbox's $19.99 Wireless Gaming Receiver and user your Xbox 360 controller on the computer!

XBox 360 Games. Looking for games? We've separated this part of our guide into two sections: one for children and one for adults. Use caution when purchasing XBox 360 games for players under 18 years of age.

FOR CHILDREN:

Xbox's UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 $59.99

Xbox's Viva Pinata $29.99

Xbox's Fuzion Frenzy 2 $29.99

Meet the Robinsons $49.99 (by Disney Interactive Studios)

Xbox's Star Trek Legacy $39.99

Konami's Dance Dance Revolution Universe $49.99

COMING SOON:

Forza MotorSport 2

FOR ADULTS:

Xbox's Halo 2 $29.99 (rated 10 by GameInformer)

Xbox's Gears of War $59.99 (rated 9.5 by GameInformer)

Xbox's Crackdown $59.99 (rated 8.5 by GameInformer)

Capcom's Lost Planet: Extreme Condition $59.99

Bethesda Softworks' Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion $59.99

Xbox's Rainbow Six: Vegas $59.99 (rated 9.5 by GameInformer)

D3 Publishers' Earth Defense Force 2017 $39.99

Activision's Cabela's African Safari $29.99

Activision's Marvel: Ultimate Alliance $59.99 (rated 9.25 by GameInformer)

Activision's History Channel: Civil War $39.99

Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 $59.99 (rated 8.75 by GameInformer)

Sega's Armored Core 4 $59.99

NOTE: A lot of Xbox 360 games exhibit the RP warning. Please remember to follow the guidelines set by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) when buying games for children under the age of 18. Here's a handy reference to what the ratings mean:

C = Appropriate for Early childhood

E = Appropriate for Everyone

E 10+ = Appropriate for Everyone aged 10 and older

T = Appropriate for Teens

M = Appropriate for Mature Adults

RP = Rating Pending (NOT appropriate for children)

The following games sport ESRB's RP rating:

Mass Effect

Shadowrun

Blue Dragon

Tenchu Z

The Drakness

Bioshock

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

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What's Up With NintendoDS?

A Guide of What's Available for the NintendoDS System

If you're looking for a game system that comes with a butt-load of inexpensive games, you come to the right place. No other gaming system on the market today hosts as many games at such low prices as the handheld NintendoDS System. Nor does any other gaming system on the market cater to such a young audience.

More appropriate for young gamers than teens or adults, NintendoDS games bring back the SuperMario flavor that we've all come to love. Pokemon is still as strong as ever with this system as well, however we've noticed a few new games (and types of games) thrown into the mix too.

This article describes some of the accessories and games available for this particular sytem that everyone can enjoy.

The NintendoDS System. This isn't your regular GameBoy system of yesteryear. The new NintendoDS System has a high-powered flat, folding handheld gaming device complete with bright color touch screen technology - all available for only $129.99.

NintendoDS Accessories. Like the games that this system plays, its accessories are just as plentiful - fully appreciated by the serious gamer on the go. You can get a $14.99 headset for those quiet moments, and sport your system in a small $9.99 Duo game case, $9.99 ultimate leather case, or $17.99 G-Pak for quick trips or for storage. For $29.99, you can stock up on a multitude of accessories encased in a convenient player pack or settle for quick emergency fixes with the $14.99 value kit. Recharging is a breeze on a $9.99 glow deck.

NintendoDS Games. Looking for games? We've separated this part of our guide into two sections: one for children and one for adults. Use caution when purchasing NintendoDS games for players under 18 years of age.

FOR CHILDREN:

Pokemon: Perls $34.99

Pokemon: Diamond $34.99

Pokemon: leaf Green $19.99

Pokemon: Fire Red: $19.99

Pokemon: Emerald: $34.99

Pokemon Ranger $34.99

Pokemon: Mystery Dungeon Blue $34.99

Pokemon: Mystery Dungeon Red $34.99

Yoshie's Island DS $34.99

Wario: master of Disguise $34.99

Big Brain Academy $19.99

Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day $19.99

Nintendogs: Dalmatian & Friends $34.99

Custom Robo Arena $34.99

Diddy Kong Racing DS $ 34.99

Kirby Squeak Squad $4.99

Mario Hoops 3 on 3 $34.99

Mario Kart DS $34.99

Mario Vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis $34.99

New Super Mario Bros. $34.99

Cats $29.99

Horsez $29.99

Dogz $29.99

Settlers II $29.99

Lost in Blue 2 $29.99

Spectrobes $ 29.99

SNK vs. Capcon Card Fighters $29.99

Purr Pals $29.99

Cooking Mama $19.99

COMING SOON:

Diner Dash

Pony Friends

Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru

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NOTE: Harukanaru's fighting style in the new version of Dragon Ball Z for NintendoDS differs from the style in its 2005 predecessor. In Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru, players battle using the turn-base action formula.

FOR ADULTS:

COMING SOON:

Touch the Dead

NOTE: Touch of the Dead is rated M for Mature Audiences, and exhibits the arcade shooter style. Please remember to follow the guidelines set by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) when buying games for children under the age of 18. Here's a handy reference to what the ratings mean:

C = Appropriate for Early childhood

E = Appropriate for Everyone

E 10+ = Appropriate for Everyone aged 10 and older

T = Appropriate for Teens

M = Appropriate for Mature Adults

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