Buying video games can become an addicting process. Video game makers are in a constant battle to create the most exciting and creative games for all types of players. From action games to family games, you will be sure to find a game that will engage and challenge your creativity

Decide Between Handheld and Console Video Game Systems
Choose a Video Game Console
Discover Which Handheld Video Game System You Need

Decide Between Handheld and Console Video Game Systems
Some video game systems purely focus on gaming while others offer more sophisticated multimedia capabilities such as music and movie playback. When deciding what type of video game system to buy, consider portability, the age of gamers in the household, and multimedia features.

Choose a Video Game Console

The latest batch of 2005 and 2006 video game consoles represent another quantum leap forward in video game graphics, online play, and functionality. Microsoft launched Xbox 360 in November 2005. Sony and Nintendo will introduce new systems in 2006, hoping to make a splash with PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Revolution. They aim to satisfy hardcore gamers with an intense craving for cutting-edge technology, superior graphics, new peripherals, a richer online experience, more multimedia functionality than their predecessors, and advanced game play options (such as game downloads).

Discover Which Handheld Video Game System You Need

The newest generation of handheld video game systems includes Nintendo DS and Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP). But slightly older Nintendo Game Boy Advance (released 2001) and Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP (released 2003) are still more common and have a large selection of games available at reasonable prices.