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Hi. Welcome to our product listings for game consoles. Whether you're looking for home systems or portable game consoles, we're here to help you find the best game consoles at the best price. By comparing all the consoles from top brands like Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo in one place we hope to help you find the right one to fit you and your budget perfectly. You'll find loads of offers on consoles from all the biggest and best names in online retail, such as Amazon and John Lewis, as well as the best specialist online electronic stores like thetvstore.com. To make your decision easier just take a look at our handy product guide section. If you want to get to grips with what video game consoles have to offer, our guide will help you discover which consoles suit you best. For further savings have a look at our vouchers section which is regularly updated on game consoles special offers from online stores. Money-off and free-delivery offers mean you can save even more on game consoles. So, take a look around and we hope you'll find the right deal on game consoles for you. ... View more - View less

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- Nintendo 3DS Cosmos Black
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  Colour: Cosmos Black • Platform: 3DS • Category: Handheld / Portable
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  Colour: Black • Platform: PSP • Category: Handheld / Portable • Media type: UMD • Network gaming: LAN gaming compatible
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- Nintendo DSi White
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  Colour: White • Platform: DSi • Category: Handheld / Portable • Media type: Cartridge • Network gaming: LAN gaming compatible
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  Platform: PlayStation 3 Slim • Category: Desktop • Media type: Blu-ray • Network gaming: LAN gaming compatible, Online gaming compatible
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- Sony PS Vita WiFi & 3G
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  Platform: PlayStation Vita • Category: Handheld / Portable
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  Platform: PlayStation 3 Slim • Category: Desktop • Media type: Blu-ray • Network gaming: LAN gaming compatible, Online gaming compatible
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- Microsoft Xbox 360 (Black, 4GB)
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  Colour: Black • Platform: Xbox 360 • Category: Desktop • Media type: DVD • Network gaming: Online gaming compatible
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  Platform: Xbox 360 • Category: Desktop • Media type: DVD • Network gaming: Online gaming compatible
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- Nintendo DSi XL Blue
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  Colour: Blue • Platform: DSi • Category: Handheld / Portable • Media type: Cartridge • Network gaming: LAN gaming compatible
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  Colour: Black • Platform: Wii • Category: Desktop • Media type: DVD • Network gaming: Online gaming compatible
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  Colour: White • Platform: Wii • Category: Desktop • Media type: DVD • Network gaming: Online gaming compatible
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  Colour: Dark Brown • Platform: DSi • Category: Handheld / Portable • Media type: Cartridge • Network gaming: LAN gaming compatible
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- Microsoft Xbox 360 Super Elite 250GB
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  Platform: Xbox 360 • Category: Desktop • Media type: DVD • Network gaming: Online gaming compatible
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- Nintendo 3DS Red
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  Colour: Red • Platform: 3DS • Category: Handheld / Portable
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  Colour: Blue • Platform: DSi • Category: Handheld / Portable • Media type: SD card • Network gaming: LAN gaming compatible
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- Sony PSP Go Black
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  Colour: Black • Platform: PSP • Category: Handheld / Portable • Media type: UMD • Network gaming: LAN gaming compatible, Console link
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- Sony PS Vita WiFi
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  Platform: PlayStation Vita • Category: Handheld / Portable
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- Nintendo DSi XL Wine Red
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  Colour: Wine Red • Platform: DSi • Category: Handheld / Portable • Media type: Cartridge • Network gaming: LAN gaming compatible
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- Nintendo 3DS Coral Pink
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  Colour: Coral Pink • Platform: 3DS • Category: Handheld / Portable
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- Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim (Black, 320GB)
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  Colour: Black
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- Nintendo DSi Pink
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  Colour: Pink • Platform: DSi • Category: Handheld / Portable • Media type: Cartridge • Network gaming: Online gaming compatible
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- Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 250GB
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  Platform: PlayStation 3 Slim • Category: Desktop • Media type: Blu-ray • Network gaming: Online gaming compatible
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- Sony Playstation 3 160GB
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  Platform: PlayStation 3 • Category: Desktop • Media type: Blu-ray • Network gaming: Online gaming compatible
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- Nintendo 3DS Aqua Blue
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  Colour: Aqua Blue • Platform: 3DS • Category: Handheld / Portable
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Buying Guide - Game Consoles

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Where to play? Handheld console or home console
Home consoles are meant for playing at home. They are quite compact and can be carried easily. You can take them with you on a vacation or to your friends’ homes.
One can play anywhere on handheld consoles and they can be slipped into your bag.

For old-timers: availability of games
There are any number of video games. Remember that some games are played only on a console. If you have a preference for a particular game like PES, FIFA or Call of Duty Modern Warfare, choose a suitable console according to the availability of the game.

Note that PSP can play earlier versions of video games of the same make. Nintendo has a virtual console with the option to download older cult games to play on Wii. Nintendo DS can also read cartridges of Game Boy Advance.

Data storage: memory card or hard disk
Some consoles work on a hard disk like Xbox or PS3, others work on an internal memory. The former can save movies, photographs or music just like a computer. We recommend that you choose a hard disk with a capacity between 120 and 250 Gb.

Wii has a flash memory of 512 Mb to which one can add SD cards. Depending on the model, one can add upto 4 Gb. These cards store video games with games won, music, photographs or videos and one can copy and save the data for use whenever required.

The life of SD cards is limited. They are slower than hard disks when sending data to the console. They have a lower storage capacity and the cost per Gb is much higher than that of hard disks.

Always connected, to the network or the Internet
Using an Internet connection, one can play on-line with players all over the world on some models of consoles like PS3.

There are also consoles where you can install a LAN or Ethernet connection. You can play on the network with your friends by linking your consoles. You can install a LAN adapter on Wii, for example. Wi-Fi technology is used to create a wireless network. Nowadays, one need not place all the consoles in the same room. You can organise battles with PSPs to play GTA, Street Fighter, even Final Fantasy.

Features that make a difference

Keep your eyes open: graphic resolution
This concerns the quality of the image displayed on your screen. The resolution is between 480 and 1080 pixels. The quality will be better with a higher number of pixels. One must consider the console that is linked to the screen: some models (PS3, Xbox360) reach the best output only on HD screens. In most cases, handheld consoles have 4.3-inch wide screens and 480 x 272 pixels. Touch screen models have a resolution of 256 x 192 pixels.

DVD, SD, compatible supports
Some consoles play CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray. PS3 with a Blu-Ray drive is much more expensive. Handheld consoles mainly work on game cartridges like Nintendo DS, which also reads game cards with a smaller format than cartridges. PSP reads UMDs.

Cable to network: ports and connections
Some consoles have three USB 2.0 ports to connect gamepads as well as to load music, photographs and videos. There are two types of wireless connexions for gamepads or for creating networks, namely Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Which Console?

For the restless type: Nintendo Wii
Are you bored when you play by yourself? Would you rather play with others? You are not the type to settle down quietly in a chair and you love sports? This is the console for you, specially designed for you to exercise, alone or with friends. Wii from Nintendo offers easy recreational games like Wii sports to entertain the entire family.

There is no question of sitting carefully on a chair when you play with the wireless gamepads equipped with movement detectors (Wiimote control system). With Wii, you can play tennis, do yoga, boxing or step, the Wii Fit game also provides you with a virtual coach to guide you install a complete training programme. This game console can store your user profile and enables you to test your physical condition.

Gamers beware: Microsoft Xbox 360
Are you an experienced player, long-time enthusiast of video games? Are you the sort of person who does not compromise on the quality of the images? You must have the console offered by Microsoft that can re-create the texture of the sea, snow or a disused road.

Xbox 360 actually stands out for the exceptional graphic quality: it produces images that look like images in a movie. Multichannel surround sound is another important asset that must be considered when choosing a console. Xbox 360 also provides the option of playing on a network and downloading games or demowares to keep you abreast with the current technological advances.

Multimedia fans: PS3 – Playstation 3 Sony
Do you wish to play on-line on the Internet? Do you hope to watch movies and use your console like a computer? Choose PS3. There are many functionalities available on this console which truly make it a multimedia support. It plays Blu-Ray DVDs so that you can rent movies. It is also fitted with a hard disk to store data such as music or videos.

There is no surpassing the quality of the games offered and it stands out for the fluidity of the animation. Gamepads with highly sensitive movement detectors provide a very favourable recreational aspect. Sony has also just launched PS3 slim, a simplified and cheaper PS3 console!

PS3 also has the advantage of enabling you to play PS2 games.

Players on the move: handheld consoles
The first thing to take into account is the working time of the battery which can last from 5 to 19 hours. Some work on game cartridges like Nintendo DS lite. Others read the UMDs (Universal Media Disc), like PSP, so they can also play movies and show photographs. There are consoles with the option of on-line games. Models with touch screens help interaction with the machine.

To choose the right handheld console, consider shock-resistance as it differs from model to model.

Educational consoles or how to make the little ones happy
If you have children, educational consoles such as Vtech are designed for them. They offer many types of games, some are 3D and can play CDs. These include a wide range of educational games that help improve the memory and concentration, stimulate logical reasoning and mathematics. The great discoveries of Elmo, for example, help your child to play while discovering letters and sounds, colours, animals and their sounds.
There are even gamepads for left-handers!

If your children tend to spend too much time watching television, choose a model that can limit the game time. To prevent your children from coming across an Internet site meant for adults, choose a console with parental guidance to block access to certain web pages.

Accessories

Sound
The wireless microphone is easy to install and use and enables you to sing. Essential for musical video games like Singstar that is available on PS3! There are also earphones to play without disturbing the passengers on the bus and headphones with an inbuilt microphone to make full use of communication options offered by on-line games.

Speakers with a docking station and remote control actually transform your game consoles into a Hi-Fi system.

HDMI cable
If you have a high definition television set, you must buy an HDMI cable to get the best quality image on your console.

Remote control
This transforms your console into a real Blu-Ray or DVD drive: you can watch movies as you relax on the sofa.

Optional gamepads
There are different types of gamepads suitable for video games: pistols, fishing rods, tennis rackets, golf clubs, boxing gloves, dance mats and even musical instruments for games like Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, or Rock Band.
Some steering wheels have a gearshift, pedals and force feedback to feel the acceleration, loss of speed, jolts, crashes, etc.

Protective device
There are bags to carry handheld consoles, silicon cases or shells for each model. There are also protective covers for home consoles and gamepads.

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