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Whether it’s a young child or an adult young
at heart, a Christmas wish list wouldn’t be
complete without a games console. Here we
bring you a round-up of the latest on offer
SonyPlayStation3
Thanks to its Cell processor, Sony’s PS3 is (don’t worry, PS3 plays normal DVDs,
the most powerful console on the planet. too). It has motion-sensitive controllers
It’s a complete home entertainment centre and you can even connect your PS3 to
and there isn’t much it can’t do or doesn’t Sony’s own PSP and stream video and
have. It plays games, connects to the music between the two. Go online and
internet wirelessly and boasts integrated you can experience the PlayStation
Bluetooth, a 60GB hard drive and a Blu- Network, where you can create your
ray Disc drive. Blu-ray is Sony’s next- own online persona, play games and
generation replacement for DVD interact with other PS3 owners.£1
30Sony PSP
Sony’s handheld console,the PSP,
has just undergone a slight facelift.
The new version is slimmer and lighter
and has a video output for connection 25£4
to a television.
MicrosoftXbox360PremiumConsole
The Xbox 360 was the first next-generation games Xbox 360 Elite
console on the market and its popularity is still £3 The very latest version of the
growing. Part of its success has been down to its 00 console,the Xbox 360 Elite,
impressive games catalogue such as Halo and comes with a new black exterior
GearsofWar . It’s also backed up by the excellent and a couple of new features:a
Xbox Live internet service, where players can 120GB hard drive and an HDMI
download games, demos and play other Xbox output for improved picture
owners online.The Premium pack comes with a quality and connection to a
wireless controller and a 30GB hard drive for fl atscreenTV.
storing games and music.
50£2 we
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