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Many people don’t fancy the Xbox 360 simply because it’s from Microsoft, however, before you turn to the dark side and look at a Playstation 3, check out these reasons why you should choose an Xbox over a Playstation.

1) The Xbox 360 is the cheapest next-gen console on the market. At only £130 for the Arcade package, it’s the cheapest next-gen console on the market.

2) Compete against the other 13 million players on the fantastic Xbox Live and see if you are the best at your games. You can play your best games online, chat with your pals or download new content for your favorite games.

3) New Xbox Live Experience - Create and customise ake your own avatar with the great new Xbox Live experience, you can also play community games with other Xbox Live players.

4) High Definition Gaming - Play some of the best titles available on the Xbox 360 in crisp high definition picture.

5) Halo series – Exclusive to the Xbox 360, you can complete the fight with Halo 3. There are also other games in the Halo Series exclusive to Xbox 360, including the upcoming big title, Halo Wars.

6) Amazing range of exclusive content including amazing titles like: Gears of War 1 & 2, Fable 2, Rock Band 2, Too Human, Ninja Gaiden 2, Banjo-Kazooie 3, Left 4 Dead and many more coming in the future including Alan Wake and Splinter Cell: Conviction.

7) Turn your Xbox into a media centre – you can connect your Xbox 360 wired or wirelessly to your Window PC and play music and videos from your PC.

Customise your Xbox 360 – you can customise your Xbox 360 with different colour controllers and special Xbox 360 face plates, allowing you to make your Xbox match your gaming tastes.

9) Xbox Achievements – Earn achievement points from your favorite games and then show off your score to all your mates.

10) Xbox 360 accessories – Go to the next level with your Xbox 360 and get some of the must buy accessories like the Messenger Kit, Wireless Headset, Xbox Live Vision Camera, Xbox Live Official Steering Wheel and many more.

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Late 2006 saw the launch of the PS3 and the start of much criticism. The PS3 is an exciting games console and there are many reasons why you anyone would want one

10. Media Device - the PS3 offers ideal media storage for movies, pictures and music giving you a a home entertainment hub. The great thing with the PS3 is you can use it to show friends and family your holiday pictures and keepsake images.

9. Motostorm - It’s going to take you on a roller coaster, two cracking games for the PS3.

8. Stanford University @ Home - Now you and your PS3 can contribute to creating raw processing power. Connect your PS3 to the Folding @ Home programme and know you are helping compute solutions for scientific and medical projects.

7. Buzz! Take control of a quiz night with Buzz TV! on the PS3. Quality quiz game now with expandable content through extra quiz packs which can be purchased from the Playstation Store. Why go out, test your knowledge against others from your very own sofa.

6. Sony goes Home with it’s new virtual world for PS3 users. There is the world of Sony Home to explore as well. Experience Playstation’s Home the great new virtual world which offers a new dimension to any other console.

5. Live gaming for free, only with Sony PS3. Online gaming is free with PS3, in the times of credit crunch, it is nice to get something for free.

4. I thought Tiger Woods was in my house the high def gaming is so sharp. Quality high def gaming is here to stay with Sony PS3. Got a PS3? Both Electronic Arts and Sony are producing HD games, if you haven’t got one, then get one and see the difference.

3.Little Big Planet - It’s quirky, it’s Sony’s and it’s a gaming experience like no other, it’s reason enough to buy a Playstation - ask my XBOX loving nephew, it was the reason he bought a PS3.

2. Playstation Live - Now you can record and playback your favourite TV shows via the large storage on your PS3. So if your tipple is Kate Garraway or Penny Smith, then fear not as you can gain hours of footage via your PS3.

1. Blu-Ray is DVD on viagra, it’s big hard and mean! HD TV was built for Blu-Ray, it’s as simple as that. The definition and picture clarity is stunning and adds a whole new dimension to the home cinema experience.

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PS3 Court

It can be really frustrating to be heavily involved in a game, only to reach a point that you cannot proceed past. Perhaps it is a set of clues or a level boss that is blocking your progression and no matter how many times you try, nothing seems to work. You have to talk to someone about it and get some advice. Well, if you own a Sony PSP system and are experiencing difficulty with a Playstation Portable game, then you can always try a Playstation forum for some extra help to see you through the tough times.

Some of the new Playstation 3 games are hard. There is no doubt about it. Gamers demanded more complex games to keep them challenged and Sony gave them what they asked for and more. No matter how much time you have put behind a joystick, there will always be a game that can stump you. You many not want the total help of a Walk-Thru guide, but getting some advice from fellow Playstation forum members may give you the key to unlock that door.

Take the Resistance Fall of Man PS3 game as a great example. This is one type that consistently gets high marks from the gamers. Why? The story line is a mixture of history combined with fantasy. You play the part of Sergeant Nathan Hal who is battling in WWII against an extraterrestrial race who goal is to destroy the earth. The game proceeds through different levels and gives the player the opportunity to fight a plethora of monsters, as well as work their way through the game terrain using different manned vehicles.

The game gets great rankings as well a praise from the Sony Playstation Forum for its effective utilization of graphics as well as fighting capabilities. The problems users are reporting are typically related to the lack of save points and the level of default difficulty towards the end of the game. This is where forums come into play. If you run into a part that you are having difficulty getting through and making it to the save point, then go and check on the forum for tips to assist you to get through the difficult part. Do not look at it like cheating, just getting a little bit of extra help to save your sanity.

Resistance Fall of Man PS3 is worth trying even if you do not like first person shooter games. It has received excellent reviews on the Playstation forum and you can always rent it instead of buying. If you like it, then you will know that not all shooting games are alike. If nothing else, you have given the game a fair chance and can move on to another genre.

Life always appears to move at full speed. School, work, visits to the physician and even taking a trip to the dentist eats up your valuable time. There never seems to be enough time during the day to get some relaxation as well as having some fun. But what if you have fun right in your livingroom anytime you wanted? That is where the Playstation 3 comes in. The Playstation 3 is a gaming system designed with top end graphics in mind. It plays many different kind of games as well as movies. So if you are ready to have some fun then click here:

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  We’re still digesting our Thanksgiving dinner.  Lists for Santa are being crafted by children all over the world.  It’s hard for young and old alike to prioritize their lists but what is at the top?  Most likely a Wii bundle.

The Wii Fit is one of the hottest simulation games on the market these days.  It shares real-life situations with a dash of simulation. 

It can be difficult to find a Wii Fit in Stock.  If you would like to buy one it just not as easy as going to the local big box store and picking one up.  It can be even more difficult to buy one online.  But don’t stress over it.  I’ll share my secret place for getting one nearly anytime you want it and for a fraction of the price you might expect to pay.

It’s easy to find many different write ups on the game itself.  The Body Test is sure to make you feel a bit insecure but the training program can help you turn that around.

You can take part in aerobics, strength training, balance games and yoga using the training modes.  The idea is to use your character, which sort of takes your shape, to work your way through the workouts.  You can do various strength training routines to improve your overall body tone and the fit pad will measure your success. 

You can get a good idea of your body composition using the BMI feature.  Your character in the game won’t let you forget about your BMI but also acts as a sort of trainer.  But Wii fit enthusiasts will tell you that while it can be annoying at first the game can lead you to a healthier life.  Being able to track your progress is a motivating factor and can be a big help in your overall performance.

The virtual caricatures, which are unique to the Wii, represent you as you use the fit board to go through the game.  The caricature will change shape as you do.  It reminds me a little of the SIMS game but this one is much more realistic, even if less game-like, and really draws you in.

As I mentioned before it can be difficult to find a Wii Fit available online.  The little-known secret about where to find one is auctions4acause.com.  Not only can you find one there but you can get it cheap too.

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Far be it from Microsoft to miss out on one of the top revenue producing products of this decade. They’ve come to market with the XBox 360. If you’re looking to spend the least amount of money when buying one then you should look at the XBox 360 Arcade version as it’s current price is just $199. Tis is really the family-oriented version as the arcade games are suitable for all ages. It comes standard with 256MB of memory and a single wireless controller. This is the base model and allows you to get in cheap and then add accessories as you can afford them.

The next step up is the XBox 360 Console. It has a 60GB hard drive with a wireless controller and a few other accessories. Though this model doesn’t come with any games it plays them all including the original XBox games.

If you’re willing ot spare no expense then have a look at the XBox 360 Elite. Thanks to a massive 120GB hard drive you can store all your games plus bunches of other things. They make it with a sleek black designer finish so it looks really sharp. Other included options are a black wireless controller, a black wireless headset and an HD output.

The pricing on the Xbox 360 can be somewhat expensive if you buy them from a retailer. You’re looking at $200 for the Arcade version, $300 for the Console and $400 for the Elite. Can you imagine explaining to your family that you can afford an XBox but not gas to fill up the car? So the question is, how can you get an Xbox 360 for sale cheap? Don’t think you can only buy them at big box store and on Ebay. Go to www.auctions4acause.com and you’ll find them auctioned off all the time for as low as $9.94. This site has really been a gold nugget for me as it’s saved me a bunch of cash. Take a look today, I guarantee it will be worth your time.

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