Game consoles are indeed expensive but you can still save up for the older versions, which are affordable yet great for gift-giving this holiday season.
Here's a list of the top 10 great deals for gamers, according to PC Advisor.
1. Sony PlayStation Portable 3000
Price: £149 (VAT included)
Sony's "buffed-up" PlayStation Portable 3000 is recommended for hardcore PSP users who want to play games on a standard television and need an external microphone for better gaming experience. The PSP 3000 is considered the "sleeker, visually crisper" version of last year's model, PSP 2000, according to PC Advisor. Although it's an updated version of PSP 2000, it is not a recommended buy if the customer already has the older version.
2. Nintendo 3DS
Price: £187 (VAT included)
The device has been in the market since three and a half years ago and has sold 44 million stocks as of the moment, The Verge reported. 3DS brings gamers-on-the-go the chance to enjoy their favorites games in 3D without the glasses. The 3D effect enhances the user's gaming experience without causing the gamers to go blind or cross-eyed.
3. PlayStation Vita
Price: £209 (with WiFi connection)
PlayStation Vita is "an extraordinarily capable device for gaming," according to Kotaku. Although it is dedicated for games, PlayStation Vita can also handle e-mails, display maps and even organize your tasks. Tweeting is even possible.
4. Sony PlayStation TV
Price: £84 (VAT included)
If you're tight with your budget, Sony PlayStation TV is the cheapest on the list. Measuring just 66 x 104 x 127mm, the device is considered the one of the smallest gaming consoles in the market, according to TechRadar. Setting up isn't a problem since Sony has made sure that customers will enjoy PlayStation TV right away. The console is packed together with a power plug, HDMI cable and downloadable game pack.
5. Nvidia Shield
Price: £300
The Shield appears similarly like an Xbox 360 with a flip-up and a 5-inch screen on top, which features Android and PC games, according to PC Advisor. The hand-held device is also capable of handling Twitter and e-mails, which makes the device ideal for gamers who love to socialize as well.
6. Xbox 360
Price: £169 (with 60GB hard drive)
Microsoft released Xbox 360 in 2010 with additional features, such as built-in WiFi, less noise, and a circuit designed to avoid overheating, an issue that earlier models suffered. With 368 reviews, the device gained 8.7 out of 10 rating in Engadget.
7. Sony PlayStation 3 Slim
Price: £159 (VAT included)
Sony released the "slim" model of PlayStation 3 in 2009 and is considered a "solid gaming platform," according to Engadget. PS3 Slim is integrated with a first-class BD-Live capable Blu-ray player with 1080p HDMI, Bluetooth, an upgradeable hard drive, 7.1 channel Dolby Digital audio support and gigabit ethernet.
8. Nintendo Wii U
Price: £249 (VAT included)
Although it can't play DVDs or Blu-rays and lacks many third-party games that are available on Xbox or PlayStation, Nintendo has provided a lot of exclusive titles for the device, according to CNET. The device is also child-friendly and allows gaming through an included tablet-style GamePad.
9. Xbox One
Price: £429.99 (VAT included)
Xbox One is not only a machine for gaming, but also a powerful media hub that offers unified interface of TV services, which includes Sky, Virgin, BT, Freeview and Freesat. It also allows users to play music, stream movies, chat in Skype while watching TV, according to TechRadar.
10. Sony PS4
Price: £349 (VAT included)
PlayStation 4 has sold close to 14 million units since its launch, outselling the Xbox One by one third, according to Trusted Reviews. PS4 has an excellent controller and provides intuitive and functional interface.
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