If of course you are looking into sales (which I am not) then Wii comes out on top. This console has easily been their worst yet and this comes from someone who owns all of their previous entries. The question to ask is why?

The major reason why is simply because they do not give a damn about all of the past fans that made them money before the Wii, the majority of new games are aimed at idiots and Nintendo fans rarely see the light of day. with Mario Kart on the Wii that just seemed to take out all of the things that made Double Dash A great game, it has sold because more kids will buy it. As well as this they are copying Mario Galaxy by adding in a few variations to levels in Mario Galaxy 2.

The Wii (in my opinion) is certainly out of it already.

Online and other

It has to be said that the PS3 is a great console with games such as Uncharted 2 it cannot be argued that it has some great graphics. However, online, although free, is slow, poor and features many people who cannot even speak English within it. Okay, but why not add some language barriers like Microsoft? Sure the PS3 has Blu-Ray but that seems to be all that it has going for it.

It would certainly seem that the Xbox 360 has the best online service, the best games and the bettter experience. So my recommendation to you is not to get a Wii for the family as it will only be played once. Getting a 360 or a PS3 is wise.

To make sure these will not have to be replaced for some serious money, get game console insurance or gadget insurance. Of course you could also get some mobile phone insurance while you are at it.

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Halo Reach

This game has got to be better than Halo 3: ODST as that was actually a very disappointing game indeed. Of course this is going to be the very last Halo game developed by Bungie as they have left Microsoft to do their own thing. However this will not be an end to Halo as Microsoft have created 343 industries to deal with everything Halo. If any fans have read the Halo Reach book then it will no doubt be set around these events and I am thinking it is going to feature more of a squad type game play but this hasn’t been confirmed by Microsoft as of yet.

Final Fantasy XIV

These games have been going for many years now and you would have thought that it has to be over soon. This has to be a game to look out for if you are a fan of the series and of course if you have an Xbox 360 you will be happy to hear that the game is heading towards the best console on the market. Apprently the battle and job systems have changed a lot since the previous instalment by putting in the new armoury system. The 360 launch is going to be a bit later than the others but it is certainly going to be well worth the wait.

These are just some of the many games that are actually due out in the New Year. Toys and games are becoming really important every single year and many people are mistaken when they call video games boys toys. One of the best things you can do is actually sit down and find a toy review before you go out and buy something.

So there you have it, you can decide on what to get at the end of the day but make sure that when you do decide that you choose the right game.

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The choices you have as a gamer are:

1. Buy (Online, Ebay, used, Gamestop..)
2. Rent (Gamefly, blockbuster…)
3. Trade (Goozex, Switchplanet..)

Renting in the past at your brick and mortar rental place can easily set you back more then $5-$7 every week like Blockbuster. Many places like Gamefly charge a monthly service fee. Renting isn’t all together bad but playing videogames isn’t like watching movies. There is a considerable larger amount of time invested in videogames then in movies. Most movies range from 1.5 hours to epics of 6 hours. Where most videogames you could get a good feel for a game in 3 hours but most sports games and long role playing games could be played for more then 70 hours.

This is where Goozex Game Trading steps in. Goozex allows the gamer to keep the game as long as you want but have the option to sell it too. There is only a $1 transaction fee if you request a game on their network. So basically you can trade in your older games and build up Goozex credit until you get enough for a newer title and just pay the $1 transaction fee. A shipping and handling is handled by sender and the buyer only pays . No membership fees so no need to feel you need to use the system. This is ideal in the sense that you could play the game until you are actually sick of it then send it in for credit. So you’re not rushed to get as many games played on the network because you can play at your own pace. Plus you OWN the game. At that point it is yours.

The network is peer to peer in that you can only request games and send games to other members. There is no single central warehouse and the pricing of the credits of the system are in points (100pts = $5). The pricing of the game is determined by market demand, release date, initial cost of the game, and a couple other factors. Most xbox 360 titles will go for 800-1000 pts which translates to $40-$50. This isn’t bad for a used game. Some money can be saved buying used but there is still tax and travel time/cost. Goozex gives you free shipping to you with no tax charge. You also have an option to buy credits if you want but I wouldn’t recommend that unless you have no games to send in or nothing of yours is being requested. Price fluctuations occur and you can see the points swings. I’ve had a couple games I requested and I can see that price increase/decrease. It doesn’t happen that much but some games change +/- 200pts depending on market demand.

So why use Goozex instead of a used videogame store or an auction site with games like Ebay? You just need $1 to pay for the transaction fee. Most people don’t like to continually shell out more money for a game and then feel like the games they bought are depreciating at a very fast rate. Selling your game for cash anywhere will not give you that much. Brick and mortar stores resell your games for a huge mark up. Selling it online at an auction site will incur fees and you still have to pay for shipping. You can get great value from Goozex and just trade in games you don’t want with a demand. Older games like madden 2000 will be harder to move due to demand. Older games on ebay are a hassle to sell. On Goozex you will be able to list it and it will just stay there without having to pay insertion fees.

Each videogame is packed with information like reviews from Gamepro, some tips/trick, game description, and some even have instructions. The best feature is the ability to see how many copies of a game are listed on the network verses how many are being requested. This will let you know if you have a game people want or if you can possibly get a game on the network. Goozex determines who gets the game by matching up users. There is a waiting list that is generated and when you add a game you will see in what place you are waiting for that game. This is a fabulous idea as impatient gamers can tell if they should expect a game soon. There is also a distinction between games you want now and games you have for holding. Both will show you your place in line so you’re not forced to get every game you want now. Great place to build your wishlist. It is ideal to have a very large set of games you want now so you will have a very good chance of getting a game soon. I requested Crackdown and I was like 60 people back. Turns out I got the game in less then 2 weeks. Just because you’re really deep in line doesn’t mean you won’t get the game soon. Newer games do get pushed out in the system fairly quickly. You have the option of trading just the game, the game with instructions, or the full package that includes case and instructions. Some people tend to not keep cases or instructions. The value of the game doesn’t go down as the credits don’t reflect what is included. This is because the user requesting the game can have the option to request only full packaged games, games with instructions, or just the game itself. I have not had a problem with getting full packages as I’ve gotten over 49 games and I’ve sent out 54 in under 2 years of being there.

Why NOT to use

For this site to be a perfect 5 star site I would like to see:

1. More users (will there ever be enough?)
2. More old school games (nes, snes, saturn….)
3. is still not free. I’m a member of another site that has no transaction fees yet still protects the members.
4. Sneak peak video game trailers
5. More user interaction like user reviews and tournaments…)

All the above are small tweaks to the system that is already very functional. The main reason someone would NOT want to use this system is time and money. If you have the dough you would just buy it new down the street? Why wait? The main draw to the site is how much money you can save and the community there. Save money and also connect with other gamers. If your very impatient then new release games will have to be purchased. Most new release games takes on average of 1-2 months. Why? You are placed on a Que. The order of the Que determines when you get the new game, but more importantly is how many are available? Most will eventually get bored of their new game and will send them out as “have” games. The wait times do get long. Say you want to play a game that takes a long time to beat. You gotta factor in that a player like me would take over 1 month to beat a game like that. More popular games of course like Madden will hit the system quicker but that is also a bad thing. If you hold a game too long it will depreciate in value just like on the streets. Trading for early on might be for 1000 points but in a couple months with the market being saturated it could be 500 points in no time losing half of it’s value. Not Goozex’s fault but some games just don’t move well.

Current Goozex Simultaneous Transaction on the Network as of Mar 11, 2009 = 4793

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If you are a newbie, then the regular Playstation 3 120GB system is the one to begin with and it includes Wi-Fi built in and free membership to the PlayStation network. It comes at a tag of $299.99.

From there, you can go ahead to the next step with the Entertainment Value Bundle from PlayStation 3 and here you can choose – whether it is the games, the console or the Blue-ray movie. Each one of your children’s media collection CDs and DVDs is able to be played on this console. There is a dual shock wireless controller that comes with it as well as membership to the network and it is ready to connect to the Internet. It costs 9.00 and the 120GB memory as well as the vertical stand costs extra.

The Playstation 3 Game Reviews Choice console also grants you options – spanning the dual shock controller, games or the Blu-ray remote. It comes with an 80GB memory, it is Internet ready and you get the PlayStation membership. This as well can play your entire media collection DVDs as well as your CDs. It can be bought for $399.00.

While you go to look for home entertainment, there’s nothing quite like the PlayStation 3 console. Every one has a Blu-ray player which is built in and this guarantees that you get the best possible graphics and gaming excitement. Add to that the fact that this console can play all of your media library CDs and DVDs and you’ll see how amazing it is!

There’s also another thing for those who love Guitar Hero as well – the Sony PlayStation 3 Ultimate Rock Bundle. Here too, your console has a dual shock 3 wireless controller, hard disk storage, it’s ready to be connected to the Internet and of course, you get your membership to the PlayStation network. You can pick the rock band kit that you want and it offers you the latest installment of the Guitar Hero World Tours. It is available for $349.00.

This concluding console completes the PlayStation 3 console prices and it arrives with 160GB along with the uncharted Drakes Game as a bonus. It includes the Drakes Fortune Game, it is Internet ready, you get your PlayStation membership, it comes with a dual shock 3 wireless controller and it also has a voucher that enables you to download the PAIN game. It is priced at $399.00.

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