Best Video Game Consoles for Value

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Nintendo Wii Console

$429.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it is the best value in video gaming, and well worth the wait.
from www.amazon.com
overall, it is a nice console with more promise than real entertainment value.
from kinnseattle, www.shopping.com
pros: low cost, high value for famiy fun.
from cassandrahcm, www.shopping.com
pros: fun, good value.
from Nephthys_1, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: $250 is small compared to the value of the gaming system and games.

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Nice Affordability, Excellent Performance, Platform: Nintendo Wii

2 RECOMMENDED by 16 people for VALUE

Nintendo DS Lite Console

$137.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?solid construction, lasting value, many great games, unique
from www.bestbuy.com
i think it's a great value and worth the price.
from www.bestbuy.com
"lightweight, easy to carry, good battery life, games are fun and relatively good value.
from www.walmart.com
my going to be 6 daughter wanted this, i thought it a little pricey for a 6 year old but after talking to a couple of other moms decided to get it.she loves it and it's great for in the car on
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?sweet cost, great games, outsanding value, great buy

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

3 RECOMMENDED by 12 people for VALUE

Microsoft Xbox 360 20GB

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from zelda95 from Greenville SC, www.circuitcity.com
overall its a great deal and its the best value and best console i highly recomend it to anyone.
from www.bestbuy.com
the gameplay is great, its an excellent value, the console is family friendly, and it has a good variety of accessories.
from www.bestbuy.com
"we paid a little more than what it costs now, but overall value is well worth it.
from www.bestbuy.com
not only did my unit not have any entertainment value for me, it has led to enough frustration on enough ocassions, that it represents a depressing icon of my gaming room.
from www.bestbuy.com
when i purchased it i was pleased to find everything i'd need to get started was included and installed.the built in hard drive makes it a better value rather than buying a base system then adding

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for VALUE

Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade

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from www.datavis.com
excellent value.
from www.amazon.com
i was skeptical about ordering a product of this value online, but the ordering and shipping/recieving process was very convienent.
from DonnyB from Evergreen, ST, www.circuitcity.com
with all the options for console gaming available, microsoft has really provided the best value on each level.
from www.bestbuy.com
as fun as some of the exclusive xbox360 games are and as nice as the xbox live set up is (although you do pay for that), the chronic hardware issues really drop the value of this product in my
from lt.dell.com
good value for the money.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Good Portability, Good Graphics

5 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for VALUE

Sony PlayStation 2

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from www.bestbuy.com
"it is a great value.
from LAC from Columbus,IN, www.circuitcity.com
good value with the bundle.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?value
from www.amazon.com
so, this bundle is excellent value, if you are looking to buy a ps2, you are getting a 10$ off ps2 with a free game, that is quite innovative and fun to play with your family/friends.
from www.amazon.com
this bundle is a great value.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Nice Graphics, Compact

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.amazon.com
this has to be one of the best valued systems on the market today, you get a full gaming console, blu ray player and amazing storage and networking capabilities.
from www.amazon.com
the playstation 3 console probably provides the most entertainment value for your holiday shopping dollars this season.
from www.bestbuy.com
"it is the best console ever .i bought it on my birth day for 399$.i didn't expect that much really but know i know how great it raelly is the graphic,the sound(by the way you should get speakers and
from www.bestbuy.com
definently a great value at $399.99!!!
from www.bestbuy.com
its built in blue ray, and user friendly opperating system, as well as online capabilites and wireless controllers make it a great value.

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

Nintendo DS Lite Silver Console

$183.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
and, as usual, amazon offers the best value in pricing & timely shipping!
from www.amazon.com
much better overall in value, fun factor, etc than psp.
from www.amazon.com
sometimes, i feel it is a much better value-for-money than my other travel accessory the 4-gig ipod nano.
from www.amazon.com
screen is much brighter and overall a great value for the price compared with other game systems.
from www.amazon.com
the ds is great value for the money and it will have the support from nintendo for quite some time.

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

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite

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from www.bestbuy.com
"great value, especially at the lower price point.
from www.bestbuy.com
"the xbox 360 elite is an excellent value.
from www.bestbuy.com
and with the newly reduced price, the elite stands out as a much more compelling value.one of the key benefits with this edition is clearly the comprehensive supply of cabling that comes with the unit
from www.bestbuy.com
"the xbox 360 elite is the best overall entertainment value that i've gotten out of a purchase in quite some time.not only can you play a myriad of excellent games,( including xbox 360 exclusive
from www.bestbuy.com
"the xbox 360 elite is the best value for a game console because to fully enjoy the online experience, a large hard drive is necessary.

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Good Sound Quality, Excellent Performance

Sony PlayStation 3 60 GB Console

$1,100.00 Est. at Amazon

from byah from columbus,ohio, www.circuitcity.com
it's the best value.
from www.amazon.com
at $600.00 it is truly an exceptional value.
from Quail from Magna ,UT, www.circuitcity.com
it has so much value to it.
from RGCA from Thousand Oaks, CA, www.circuitcity.com
i recently purchased the ps3 machine with a $100 price reduction and 5 free dvd's great value.
from from, www.circuitcity.com
great value for the money - and the games are slowly but surely coming.

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

Sony PlayStation 3 40GB

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from Kurtster from Boston, MA, www.circuitcity.com
hands down the best value in blu-ray disc playback.
from oh sweet!, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i think that sony made this console with the best value and the future in mind.
from critic from AZ, www.circuitcity.com
wish the price could come down but if it did sony wouldnt make much money because the us dollar cant really keep its value right now.
from customer from California, www.circuitcity.com
i believe that the ps3 is an overall value that provides much more than a blu-ray player itself.
from njkeatin from Bost, www.circuitcity.com
as a video game system, i still see $400 as a lot to spend (even though with inflation, they are still right on par from when people paid $250 for snes) but when you add in a value like blu-ray, it

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Good Affordability, Nice Performance

Nintendo DS

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from Brian, reviews.cnet.com
the dual screens offer more options and the touch control provides a more responsive experience which enhance it's overall value.
from www.amazon.com
it is a great value.
from lakerstyle, reviews.cnet.com
if the pda tools (v-pocket) and media player (play yan) had been on the market before the launch of psp my belief is that more people would definate see the value of this device.
from www.amazon.com
i dont have this system but looking at it it sucks compared to the psp im getting psp for xmas and not ds why because look at the facts people psp plays movies the psp has internet the games are
from www.amazon.com
[...]the psp is a gimmick on gaming because they are trying to make you spend 250$on an item worth much less.they are saying they are trying to appeal to the casual mainstream audience,but that high

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Positives: Great Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Good Portability

Sony Playstation 3 80 GB Console

$653.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
the best blue-ray player in the market and high c/p value.
from flipflopsnowman, www.newegg.com
i have always seen the consoles as gaming devices first and foremost, but the value adds (cd playing ps1, dvd ps2, and bluray ps3) are actually what keep me with sony.
from lt.dell.com
great value for the money.
from lt.dell.com
reviewgreat value for your money.

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

Sony PLAYSTATION®3 160 GB Black Console

$493.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
may seem a little expensive but provides good value with the entire package
from unknown, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: you gotta remember that it has a blue ray player which is valued at $250 so really the system is also $250 but your adding a built in one
from www.bestbuy.com
what's not so great:?price a little steep, but theres value behind it
from www.bestbuy.com
this is a clear disservice to sony's customers and doesn't provide any cost saving value.
from www.bestbuy.com
"until recently i would have touted the ps3 as the greatest gaming console ever, however, in reality, the lack of available games, terrible warranty, and refusal of sony to fix known problems in the

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Positives: Good Performance, Nice Graphics, Excellent Sound Quality, Platform: PlayStation 3

Sony PlayStation Portable Console

$301.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
its is a great value.
from www.amazon.com
(add up the price of the bundle and compare it with the prices of the separate items...) i suggest getting the value pack and picking your own games and accessories.
from lt.dell.com
additional thoughtsthe psp is great but its real value is gained by custome firmware.
from joshs from aurora ohio, www.circuitcity.com
if you don't get the value pack your just going to spend more money because it comes with no memory.
from reviews.sears.com
overall, the psp is the best value for a portable multimedia device.

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Positives: Compact, Good Sound Quality, Good Portability, Platform: PlayStation Portable (PSP),PlayStation Portable (PSP)

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Best Video Game Consoles for Value

Nintendo Wii Console

Nintendo DS Lite Console

Microsoft Xbox 360 20GB

Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade

Sony PlayStation 2

Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB Metal Gear Solid 4

Nintendo DS Lite Silver Console

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite

Sony PlayStation 3 60 GB Console

Sony PlayStation 3 40GB

Nintendo DS

Sony Playstation 3 80 GB Console

Sony PLAYSTATION®3 160 GB Black Console

Sony PlayStation Portable Console

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