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What about handheld games?
If you prefer to play games on the go, a handheld gaming system is an alternative to a stationary console. The best handheld consoles have huge libraries of games, and they are less expensive than buying a traditional console. However, graphics on a handheld's small screen can't compete with a video game console hooked up to a large-screen TV. See the ConsumerSearch report on handheld game systems for more information.
Amazon.com has an overview of various gaming options in its console buying guide, which compares the three main consoles from Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft.
Best games
PC World (Australia) Good Gear Guide has a good selection of gaming roundups that cover the best games, earphones and TVs for gamers.
There are several websites devoted to game-console buzz and game reviews, including GameSpy.com, IGN.com and GameSpot.com.
GamePro.com is an excellent source for game reviews, and it covers games for Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony consoles.
CNET, one of the best sources for game consoles, offers a resource page for each of the major video game consoles. Keep track of the latest news, updates and reviews on these helpful resource pages:
A list of the streaming content providers available or coming by the end of 2011 to Xbox Live can be found in this report from DigitalTrends.com.
Game console brands
You can find info on systems, accessories and games on the manufacturers' websites:
Game compatibility
Microsoft maintains a list of older Xbox games that can be played on the Xbox 360, assuming the appropriate software emulator is installed (one is required for each game). Backward-compatibility also requires a disk drive.
Current and recent PlayStation 3 consoles are not backward-compatible with PS2 games. Find out more about compatibility on the PS3 spec page.
Nintendo also includes a list of compatible games for the Wii in its game guide.
If you prefer to play games on the go, a handheld gaming system is an alternative to a stationary console. The best handheld consoles have huge libraries of games, and they are less expensive than buying a traditional console. However, graphics on a handheld's small screen can't compete with a video game console hooked up to a large-screen TV. See the ConsumerSearch report on handheld game systems for more information.
Amazon.com has an overview of various gaming options in its console buying guide, which compares the three main consoles from Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft.
Best games
PC World (Australia) Good Gear Guide has a good selection of gaming roundups that cover the best games, earphones and TVs for gamers.
There are several websites devoted to game-console buzz and game reviews, including GameSpy.com, IGN.com and GameSpot.com.
GamePro.com is an excellent source for game reviews, and it covers games for Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony consoles.
CNET, one of the best sources for game consoles, offers a resource page for each of the major video game consoles. Keep track of the latest news, updates and reviews on these helpful resource pages:
A list of the streaming content providers available or coming by the end of 2011 to Xbox Live can be found in this report from DigitalTrends.com.
Game console brands
You can find info on systems, accessories and games on the manufacturers' websites:
Game compatibility
Microsoft maintains a list of older Xbox games that can be played on the Xbox 360, assuming the appropriate software emulator is installed (one is required for each game). Backward-compatibility also requires a disk drive.
Current and recent PlayStation 3 consoles are not backward-compatible with PS2 games. Find out more about compatibility on the PS3 spec page.
Nintendo also includes a list of compatible games for the Wii in its game guide.
