...gamer already has in their possession. This can be difficult to obtain but the fastest, most effective method, is to ask them to write down the games they already own. You can ask them what they want, but what do you buy them if its sold out?
You may decide to go the black ops route and sneak into their archives using a digital camera (or notepad) and write down their current titles. This may work as well but requires a little more digital sleuth abilities and their list of game titles may be extensive.
Last resort? Ask them what type of games they like to play. Their answer may fit the following genres:
- FPS or Shooters: Games where the player runs around with various weapons and pulls off missions in world war scenarios or space alien battles.
- Simulations: Games that simulate real world scenarios or activities and are typically not too violent (unless its a war simulation of course).
- Family: Games you can play with the entire family, may include puzzle games.
- Racing: Competitive racing car games.
- Sports: college Football, college Basketball, Pro Football, Pro Basketball, Hockey, Golf, etc.
- Role Playing: Action/Adventure gaming which typically take place in a medieval setting with swords and dragons and such.
- Action: Fast past almost arcade style games. Nothing too involved or serious but contains hours of game play. Some games may be violent (i.e. Saints Row on the Xbox 360) while others are silly and fun (i.e. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy on all consoles).
A big gamer may be in love with many genres of gaming but will often select one or two when they have to give gift ideas. They know the broader the selection the more confusing it can be.
Tip #5: Games Are Not Compatible Across Brands
Do not assume that a Nintendo game will work with an Xbox video game console. This is never the case because each brand is competing for your sale. There are some cases where the same brand will work from generation to generation but there are exceptions.
Many Microsoft Xbox games will work on the Microsoft Xbox 360, but not all of them. Microsoft publishes and maintains their current compatibility list at: www.xbox.com
PlayStation 2 games will work with the Sony PlayStation 3 so compatibility should not be a problem if you manage to get your hands on a Sony PlayStation 3 in 2006. Some games are reported to have issues but Sony is working to resolve them. Any gamer that receives a Sony PlayStation 3 will surely not complain if a few of their older games are not working up to par.
Nintendos older GameCube games will work on the next-generation Nintendo Wii, including their older game controllers. A gamer with the older version of Nintendos video game console will find more value with the Wii because their old games will still work.
Tip #6: The Picture (HDTV/SDTV)
If you are choosing a new video game console this year please consider the quality of your current television set. You do not have to hit the stores in search for a new High Definition TV if this is not in your budget because all console systems will work on a standard definition TV (STDTV).
If you want the best possible picture for this new system, please research your current televisions input possibilities. The Microsoft Xbox 360 comes with component cables that will work with a standard TV and most HDTVs. You may also purchase S-Video AV cables for older style TVs or VGA HD AV Cables for computer monitors or some HDTVs.
You will find that Sonys PlayStation 3 also arrives with component cables capable of both HTDV and SDTV. You may opt to purchase an HDMI cable if you plan on watching BluRay movies, have TV HDMI inputs and want to future proof your system (where the future is at least a year). An HDMI cable has the added benefit of including both audio and video into one small cable and will reduce clutter along with other technical advantages which would fill an entire article itself.
The Nintendo products all rely on standard television sets so no additional cable accessories will be required.
Tip #7: The Prices
The prices of the game console systems and games vary by brand but will be consistent in most stores and shopping areas. If you plan to buy the new Xbox 360 game Gears of War youll find yourself paying USD $59.99 in almost any store you find. If you find a game that is cheaper in one store than another you should ask if its on sale or pre-owned.
Some retailers will push pre-owned (used) games on you because they bring in a larger profit for the company. These games, typically, are as good as new and most professional game retailers will validate the game works or contains a scratch free surface for CD/DVD game media. Please be aware that some retailers will try to sneak you a pre-owned copy of a game over the new copy if you simply request the title by name.
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