Best Video Game Consoles for Family

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Nintendo Wii Console

$405.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
in my opinion, the wii is great fun as a gaming video console or as an entertainment device to have in every family's living room; for casual players (the kind that don't usually play videogames)
from www.amazon.com
this is the best game ever!my whole family plays with it even my 4year old can play along with us.we play every night, i can not tell you how much fun it is.
from blake777, www.shopping.com
?family oriented.
from xenoranger, www.shopping.com
pros: casual gamer friendly backwards compatible low price cons: last gen specs super sensitive controllers some of the bundled games are difficult to play the bottom line: the wii is a
from drm9, www.shopping.com
thinking that it was going to be a great entertainment system for the entire family, we got it for her for christmas.?

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Good Affordability, Great Performance, Platform: Nintendo Wii

2 RECOMMENDED by 646 people for FAMILY

Nintendo DS Lite Console

$199.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
you around what's not so great:?good look to find one "this product i would say is the best for people who dont play video games alot and its a great system you can play with the whole family.
from www.bestbuy.com
graphics are clear and vibrant what's not so great:?made of plastic, the console scratches easily "i think is is a great product because it brings the whole family together including grandma.
from www.bestbuy.com
great choice of titles what's not so great:?steering with wii remote can be difficult "i love this product, wii sports usually makes me sweat, great assortment of titles; games for all ages.
from www.bestbuy.com
when you can buy this product it comes with a free game that is called wii sports this game has tenis,golf, boxxing, baseball,and bowling which are super fun everyone in your family will love it.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?fun for all ages "good price for a good product.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Good Portability, Platform: Nintendo DS

3 RECOMMENDED by 43 people for FAMILY

Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB Metal Gear Solid 4

Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB (Gun Metal Grey) Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle Console

$507.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
in one home theater what's not so great:?no dual outputting hdmi sound and optical, game selection "a way for every guy to be able to tell his wife "the family needs a ps3" for the blu ray player.
from www.bestbuy.com
blu ray is amazing if you want a gaming system for single player with a hi-def video system the ps3 is the way to gowii: i personally dont like this system as much but if your whole family wants to
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?picture is great what's not so great:?must get the cables for the hd to work right "we love this game, it has a great picture and is fun for the whole family
from www.bestbuy.com
has been an excellent product in our household for all ages from 4 to 50!
from www.bestbuy.com
i read, the ps3 had less blu-ray dvd playback flaws and better quality than a lot of brand-name blu-ray players.in addition, it allows you to purchase games made for males and females of all ages.

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Great Affordability, Excellent Performance, Platform: PlayStation 3

4 RECOMMENDED by 50 people for FAMILY

Nintendo DS Lite Silver Console

$185.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
at first i thought she might be to young but she handles it well.my husband even gets into it.great for all ages.game boy advanced is cheaper but the nintendo ds plays games for it and the game boy
from www.amazon.com
if you are looking for something addicting, fun, and great for all ages, this is a product i recommend.
from www.amazon.com
a great product for all ages!!!!
from www.amazon.com
i've loved nintendo since it first came out and their's was always the sytem of choice purchased for my family, and this was a great present for my 45th birthday!
from www.amazon.com
we got our new nintendo ds metallic rose today and the color is great, the game is great fun for the whole family!

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Positives: Good Portability, Excellent Graphics, Great Affordability, Platform: Nintendo DS

5 RECOMMENDED by 45 people for FAMILY

Sony Playstation 3 80 GB Console

$687.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
in one home theater what's not so great:?no dual outputting hdmi sound and optical, game selection "a way for every guy to be able to tell his wife "the family needs a ps3" for the blu ray player.
from www.bestbuy.com
blu ray is amazing if you want a gaming system for single player with a hi-def video system the ps3 is the way to gowii: i personally dont like this system as much but if your whole family wants to
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?picture is great what's not so great:?must get the cables for the hd to work right "we love this game, it has a great picture and is fun for the whole family
from www.bestbuy.com
has been an excellent product in our household for all ages from 4 to 50!
from lt.dell.com
reviewi bought the ps# for many reasons: use it a game system so that i can play with my son, use it as a move blue ray player for family entertainment.

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Good Graphics, Great Affordability, Platform: PlayStation 3

Sony PlayStation 2

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what's great about it:?everything included what's not so great:?none "i recieved this product as a christmas gift and it made my family's christmas that much better.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?wonderful fun game w/ an awesome price what's not so great:?none "an awesome family game.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?fun family activity amazing for singing practice what's not so great:?none "this game is sooo much fun the playstation is very sleek and funn to play with.
from www.bestbuy.com
it's great for all ages and all of us wannabe rock stars.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?more family fun what's not so great:?none unless you have a really bad singer who doesnt want to stop "this is so much fun to play with.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Great Graphics, Compact

Sony PlayStation 2 slim form factor

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from neocarrillo, reviews.cnet.com
they didn't know about xbox cause everyone thought it was a rumor or it was gonna play pc games only.
from www.bestbuy.com
built in dvd player is great for family.
from www.bestbuy.com
this game system is easy for everyone to take with them, when they go out on a vacation or to a friends house.
from www.bestbuy.com
the price is very afordable for everyone!
from www.bestbuy.com
this is an amazing gift for the family or for anyone at a bargain price because gaming can never be so much fun as it is with a playstation 2.

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Positives: Great Graphics, Nice Affordability, Compact

Atari Katamari Damashi Console

$21.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i purchased this game for my 7 year old daughter thinking it would be one of those games that would entertain her, but bore the rest of the family to tears.
from www.amazon.com
everyone of all ages can enjoy this game, and technically, it's not violent!!
from www.amazon.com
soon after, my entire family was gathered around the tv marveling at this strange and compelling game, and then asking for their turn to play.
from www.amazon.com
for the collection of random objects and living beings into balls to place into space as the new stars/constellations) and wonderfully fun music, this game is sure to draw in gamers of all ages.
from www.amazon.com
my husband and daughter are the game players in the family and they haven't played any other game since getting this one.

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Positives: Great Sound Quality, Nice Graphics, Compact

Microsoft Xbox 360 20GB

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from JaMcKeon, reviews.cnet.com
then go ahead, buy it, but don't expect it to not break, everyone i have talked to has run into problems with theirs after about 6 months.
from Britt from Garfield Heights, Ohio, www.circuitcity.com
every single person in my familywho has purchased an xbox 360 (three others) have all had this problem within months of their purchase.avoid the xbox 360.
from www.bestbuy.com
my unit has spoilt many a family ocassions where we wished to enjoy together, but instead were spent in woeful exchange of criticisms of the hardware and its manufacturer.
from www.bestbuy.com
my suggestion to everyone who wants to buy one is to wait until microsoft fixes everything.
from www.bestbuy.com
of course as most everyone else has experienced....i to experienced the red ring of death!!what a piece of garbage.

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Positives: Good Sound Quality, Nice Graphics, Easy To Use

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite

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from Marc from Del Bocha Vista, www.circuitcity.com
this is definetly a must buy - everyone should do what i did and get one asap!!!!!
from www.bestbuy.com
pros: everyone has one cons: this thing is loud "bought it because sony took too long with the ps3 release and everyone i know picked up the 360 instead of waiting.
from www.bestbuy.com
pros: everyone has one....or so u would think...
from www.bestbuy.com
sometimes when im playing late at night i have the tv volume really low so i wont wake my family and sometimes i cant hear the tv for how loud the console is.its really not a problem, but its annoying
from srednasttam, reviews.cnet.com
you clearly can't please everyone.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Excellent Sound Quality, Great Performance

Nintendo DS Lite

$185.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
of course, my kids ran off with it the first chance they got, so it is definitely recommended for the whole family.
from www.amazon.com
great to take it to vacations and great for all the family.
from www.amazon.com
this green ds lite is perfect if you want to stand out and find your ds in a crowd (everyone else in my family has black ones).
from www.amazon.com
we have several of these in our family.
from www.amazon.com
although this version isn't made as well as older versions and will likely break especially when dropped, the ds continues to be the best portable gaming experience for all ages.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Excellent Performance, Good Graphics, Platform: Nintendo DS

Sony PlayStation Portable Console

$250.00 Est. at Amazon

from shopping.yahoo.com
i would recommend a nintendo ds much more because of better games for all ages, screens are protected by a folding "clamshell" design, 2 screens, one touch screen (very cool), and a microphone
from www.walmart.com
i have talked to friends and family about it and they were shocked that i didn't get the peripherals that you get when you by it seperate.
from reviews.digitaltrends.com
whoever developed this thing is a genius, this new toy is gonna take over, no company anywhere has a product that does so much its time for everyone else to try and catch up, just like the ps1 and
from shopping.yahoo.com
i bet everyone, myself included, who has bought a psp is kicking themselves right now.
from www.circuitcity.com
this is a gamin console meant for for everyone, rght now this only targets people with extra money to spend.../.its a bit ridiculous.

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Positives: Compact, Great Sound Quality, Great Portability, Input / Output Ports: 1 x USB

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Console

$435.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Gamer from MN, clickfrom.buy.com
this is a great console for the gamer(s) in your family.
from Cara from Newburgh, IN, clickfrom.buy.com
my whole family loves the x-box elite - games appropriate for every family member, awesome graphics and ability to use the x box as a dvd player and netflix bridge make it a great value.
from www.bestbuy.com
it has lots of family games and action which would be fun for my children.
from www.amazon.com
don't put it off any longer, money is tight and you can stay home and have fun with the whole family!!
from www.amazon.com
overall the system is great the 2 games that comes w/ it is family oriented games, but if your hardcore gamer you'll probably go and get gow 1 & 2 or any of the shooting games.

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Positives: Great Graphics, Great Affordability, Good Sound Quality, Platform: Xbox 360

Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade

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from www.bestbuy.com
it's fun for the whole family, adults and kids alike.
from www.bestbuy.com
a fun family toy and there is a wireless controller that comes with it
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?xbox live what's not so great:?nothing "the xbox 360 is the best for all most all ages my uncle has one and he loves it.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?everything what's not so great:?games and accessorys costs alot "i bought the xbox 360 not to long ago and my family loves it.
from www.bestbuy.com
becasue there is family setttings.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Excellent Portability, Good Graphics

Nintendo DS

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from www.amazon.com
nintendogs is a great pet simulation game that people of all ages can jump into!
from www.amazon.com
the ds is the latest in a very successful family of portable gaming, and it has the potential to be very successful.
from www.amazon.com
as a whole - i would completely recommend the ds for video games players of all ages!
from www.amazon.com
i bought my son the ds for his birthday, along with nintendogs and rayman, not only has he had a blast playing with it but the rest of the family enjoys it also, we all have spent time playing with
from www.amazon.com
people in my family have had alzheimers, and i pray i won't.

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Great Performance

Sony PlayStation 3 60 GB Console

$686.00 Est. at Amazon

from ouber from sj,ca, www.circuitcity.com
my family just loves it!!
from jb from, www.circuitcity.com
some onf the games look good but in sports games the crowd still looks like ps1 and ps2 at least the 360has indevidual motion crowd (everyone is in 3d and is doing somethimg different basically
from pieceman from New York, NY, www.circuitcity.com
everyone bragging about the cheap blueray player onboard the system should keep in mind that in a couple years a blueray player will probably cost a fraction of what it costs now, just like when sony
from BG from Summerville, SC, www.circuitcity.com
this is a great addition to the ps series, have had lots of fun with family and friends playing it, on the down side the system gets really hot after being on for awhile.
from Arés from California, www.circuitcity.com
so, in the end, i recommend to everyone who is thinking of getting a ps3 to wait another year or two before purchasingbecause theres nothing in the machine that justifies its price, not even the

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Positives: Great Performance, Excellent Graphics, Good Affordability, Platform: PlayStation 3

Nintendo DS

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from www.amazon.com
the ds is the latest in a very successful family of portable gaming, and it has the potential to be very successful.
from www.amazon.com
as a whole - i would completely recommend the ds for video games players of all ages!
from www.amazon.com
i bought my son the ds for his birthday, along with nintendogs and rayman, not only has he had a blast playing with it but the rest of the family enjoys it also, we all have spent time playing with
from www.amazon.com
people in my family have had alzheimers, and i pray i won't.
from www.amazon.com
my family had lots of fun with this.

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Nice Portability

Sony PLAYSTATION®3 160 GB Black Console

$416.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
not "family" oriented.
from www.amazon.com
the system is great the family enjoys it very much.
from www.amazon.com
besides playing games, the family uses it to watch their blu-ray dvd's.
from www.amazon.com
everyone enjoys it, family, friends, everyone.
from www.amazon.com
he is already pushing to get one for his family room.

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Positives: Nice Performance, Great Graphics, Nice Affordability, Platform: PlayStation 3

Sony PlayStation 3 40GB

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from Robert from miami, www.circuitcity.com
me and my family have all three of the next gen console we all have fun with the ps3 great games sony
from Mike from San Diego, www.circuitcity.com
i know of people that installed a 250gb drive into it and it houses all their family pictures and songs (pretty handy as a back up device).all in all, this is one of the best purchases i made.
from from los angles, ca, www.circuitcity.com
i would recomened this system to any and everyone!!!
from gammaman from buffalo, mn, www.circuitcity.com
everyone compares the cost of the xbox 360 and the ps3.
from GOOD_cat from Seattle WA, www.circuitcity.com
everyone is giving the ps3 crap, but it truly is an amazing console, i have one of the original launch consoles, and i've never regreted it, games like resistance fom, motorstorm and warhawk, as

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Positives: Good Graphics, Nice Affordability, Excellent Performance

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP

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from www.amazon.com
but quite frankly, as an adult with a family i barely find my chance to get my hand on the tv (because my wife uses it and picks her own channel to watch), and on the joystick (if my children doesn't
from www.amazon.com
hours of fun for all ages.
from YakshaL from eastlake,ohio, www.circuitcity.com
this is probably a great gift for everyone because it has so many games and videos for this little thing.the best thing i probably think is that it has a flip screen and is very portable!!
from www.amazon.com
it's fun for everyone in the family (my 7 year old played it without a problem - but younger kids may not be able to).
from www.amazon.com
for the most part, though, it will provide entertainment for all ages.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Great Portability, Compact

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