Video Games

Video games can be a lot of fun, and also easy to take over your life, so be careful.  Some of your biggest decision lies in picking which console to go with.  The major manufactures are of course Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo.  Sega is no longer making hardware.  Sony and Nintendo not only have consoles that are connected to your television, but also have hand held versions of thier systems.  Obviously, if you already have a console from one particular vendor, you'll need to keep yourself in games.  That's why you're here on this article!  Some current big titles are Guitar Hero III  which ShopWiki has ready at any given minute to rock out with.  Favorites at home include Call of Duty 4  or Rock Band  and even Super Mario Galaxy  or Mariokart.   If you are new to gaming, take a look at the getting started in gaming guide. You'll find the latest game titles in the incoming video games guide, and there's also a general video game accessories guide. The rest is below.

Fun for kids and adults, you'll learn about compatibility, design, system speed, on your quest to buy a Video Game Console.  Don't forget to consider the controller and graphics capability, as different system might be better for your particular needs.

Home Consoles Guide

There's a lot to consider for a PSP or DS Lite game system.  If you have a certain game console at home, the choice may be easy to go with the same, but if you haev an Xbox, the decision is wide open.

Handheld Systems Guide

Now that you have your gaming system at home or for on the road, you'll need Video Games  to go with it. There are many titles, appealing to all sorts of interest. Start below to get on the way.

Games Guide

Just because you have a new video gaming system, you're not through until you customize it with some great Game Controllers.  Some controllers are specific to a game like a guitar  for Guitar Hero,  others are general.

Controllers Guide

This will help you after you've gotten yourself set up with the system, a few games, and want to take your game play to the next level. A must for day two of your gamer life! Video Game Resources

Video Games By Brand

Microsoft

There are several versions of the Microsoft Xbox. There is the standard Xbox 360,  Xbox 360 Arcade,  and for the full deal, the Xbox 360 Elite.  Great systems for internet play against oponents a continent away

Nintendo

Currently, Nintendo has the Wii,  Nintendo DS,  and Nintendo DS Lite  in production. Games are still available for the GameCube and Nintendo 64, as well as used systems if you need to replace a console.

Sony

The Playstation 3  is the latest rage from Sony and it even comes with a Blu-ray DVD player; and PlayStation 2  was widely sold as well. The cutting edge graphics on these systems help create their wide appeal. The currenthandheld in production is the PSP. 

Others

Other classic game systems include the Sega Dreamcast system and many others. These are mainly here to help you with finding addons for those systems, as Sega is no longer deveoping its own hardware.

Don't overlook the accesories that you'll want.  Each gaming system comes with a multitude of additional controllers that will feel great to some, but maybe not to others. If you haven't decided on a system, read up on each of the latest systems, and you'll be able to get comfortable with which one will likely suit you best.  In addition, some games that you may have tried at a friend's house may only be avaialbe on one system.  If you plan to swap games with friends, don't foget to check in with them to make sure that you have compatible gaming systems.