Microsoft Xbox 360 HDMI

(Game consoles)

"The xbox 360 is the ultimate gaming console that everyone that calls themselves a gamer must own. It has awesome graphics and online play with actual speaking is awesome. 20gb is a little limiting with the new features, so i had to go upgrade to a 120gb (kinda pricey though). Completely worth it: The achievement system will keep you entertained for countless hours. RROD is apparently a major issue but if you keep it cool then you're fine."

Review date: 30 Jan, 2009

Sony PlayStation Portable

(Handheld game consoles)

"The PSP is the god of portable gaming. It is the best in all features. Graphics are awesome. Sound is always good, works as a decent alternative to an Ipod. But the greatest part is how long it can last. I love the PSP, because you can get to the next same point in a game, swap out your used battery with a charged one, and boot it up and keep on going. Keeping around 2-4 extra batteries keeps the games going (especially for those long car and airplane rides) The game selection is awesome! (Square Enix makes the best stuff!) And the ability to hold a ton of emulators and games on one memory card is heavenly. Especially how cheap memory gets nowadays. $60-70 can run for a 16gb sony pro duo card with Mark II (30% faster than the usual one). This is the best use of money. If you even dare to call yourself a gamer, you'll need this hands down. For all of you who don't have it, all I can say is that you are seriously deprived. GET ONE! My only complaint is that you don't get an accurate reading of the battery life while playing, and the phat gets kinda heavy after a while. Getting a slim (double RAM) is a great idea though."

Review date: 5 Nov, 2008