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When it comes to games consoles, Nintendo is arguably the biggest name in the business.With LITTLE
groundbreaking consoles such as the SNES and Game Boy in its back catalogue, it’s no surprise
that Nintendo’s latest offerings have brought something new and innovative to the market.Where EXTRAS…
Microsoft and Sony have opted for all-singing, all-dancing, powerful games machines, Nintendo
has placed greater emphasis on more mind-bending controls and having fun, fun, fun.
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Currys.digital £650Nintendo W ii
Now that you’ve bought your console,0
Nintendo’sWii is all about the splash out on aTV that can do it justice.18£
games and the user experience and it’s a This 32-inch LCDTV is a superb choice,
revolutionary piece of kit.The main feature delivering a detailed and clear image.
of the console is its innovative, wireless ● Xbox HD-DVD Drive HMV£130
control system.You use the rectangular To enjoy high-definition movies on your
Wiimote to aim and point at yourTV, Xbox 360, invest in this external drive. It’ll
with the help of a slim sensor bar placed play standard DVDs and next-generation
on top of your set.The controller also uses HD-DVDs, too.
gyros to sense if it’s being tilted or swung ●PS3 Blu-ray Remote Control
– for example, like a golf club or sword. HMV£20
For some games you’ll just use the It can be tough navigating those DVD
Wiimote, but for others you’ll also need menus with a game controller, so this
to attach the supplied Nunchuk and use purpose-built PS3 remote control
its joystick to move around.TheWii can’t will make your life easier.
really compete with the big boys in terms ●Samsung HT-X200R
of features and graphics, but games such Currys.digital £350
as JockeyWii and Mar io Strike rsCharg e d Surround sound is all part of the gaming/
F ootball offer hours of fun. movie experience, so hook your console up
to this affordable home cinema system and
immerse yourself in the action.£1
●Xbox 360WirelessAdaptor00Nintendo DS Lite
HMV£60
Th e h andh eld D S L ite f ollow s t h e This tiny device plugs into the back of your
sa m e conce p t as t h eW ii in t h at it p laces Xbox and allows the console to wirelessly
innovation above outrigh t p o w er. Wh ile access your home network and connect
t h eW ii h as its w ack y controllers, t h e to the Xbox Live online service.
D S L ite h as its o w n p arty tric k–it h as
not one, but t w o screens , t h e low er o f
t h e t w o being a touc h screen.I n ter m s STOCKISTS
o f ga m es , you ’ ve got access to old
f avourites suc h as MarioKart, but Products are available from branches of
also f a m ily I Q- testers, suc h as D r Currys.digital, HMV and Sony Centre.
Kaw a sh i m a ’sB rai nT rai n i ng.
XBOX AND PS3 GAMES NINTENDO GAMES
● ●Pro Evolution Soccer R oc kB and PS3/ R esident Evil 4
● ● ●2008 PS3/ Xbox 360 F ro m W ii Edition £30
●Xbox 360 £50 a pproxi m ately £ 7 0 Zombies are evil,
This hugely successful An essential game for fact. Prevent them
football franchise returns with another all wannabe rock stars. Use instruments or from taking over the world in this creepy and
addictive and realistic instalment. pick up the mic and search for stardom. hugely entertaining zombie-fest.
●Call o fD uty 4: Halo 3 Xbox 360 N e w Su p er Mario
● ● ●ModernW ar f are £50 B rot h ers D S L ite
● ●Xbox 360 £50 The third instalment £30
Mind-blowing fi rst- of this iconic title set A Nintendo console
person shooter set in the future where the in the year 2552 could well be the greatest of wouldn’t be complete without a platform
world is under threat from terrorists and you the trilogy. It boasts awesome graphics and game featuring Mario. Help save the Princess
and your soldiers are our last hope. addictive online gaming. from the evil clutches of Bowser.
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