Best Video Game Consoles for Budget

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade

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from BIGT from WHOCARES, www.circuitcity.com
this product is great for people on a budget.
from Neo from Cincinnati, www.circuitcity.com
however it is simply perfect for people on a budget.
from broski from 586 MI, www.circuitcity.com
so if you're on a tight budget, this is definitely a great way to get into the next generation of gaming, but if you have the money now, spend it now, you will appreciate it later.
from www.datavis.com
summary:if your running on a low budget , this console is here to solve your problems.
from xbox 360 from ohio, www.circuitcity.com
this is the consles for graphis and fun but it is somewhat loud and fragle but if you dont hit it you should be fine it is also for people on a budget

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Positives: Good Affordability, Nice Portability, Nice Graphics

2 RECOMMENDED by 6 people for BUDGET

Sony PlayStation 2 slim form factor

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from www.bestbuy.com
this is great for kids and a budget too.
from www.bestbuy.com
i would reccomend this if you are on a tight budget!
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the ps2 is a time tested workhorse, very reliable and great for beginning gamers or those on a tight budget.
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no mater the color black,white,silver,[ i have the limited edition silver] the ps2 has proven its self whole heartedly if your a budgett gamer or waiting for the ps3 to drop down to a reasonable
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i haven't seen the playstation 3 yet, but its over my budget anyhow.

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Great Affordability, Compact

3 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for BUDGET

Nintendo DS Lite Silver Console

$185.00 Est. at Amazon

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so there you have it, the ds is a great system if you want to play gameboy advance games, a terrible system if you only want to play new games and are on a really tight budget (if you can't afford to
from www.amazon.com
but the game "professor layton and the curious village" plus my limited budget cleared this up for me.
from www.amazon.com
also, since we're on a limited budget and can't afford a wii, it's affordable (and fun).
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japanese people are using the nintendo ds to not only play games but keep house hold budgets, play the guitar,and study the buddhist scripture heart sutra.
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if you already own a ds, don't invest in this if you are low in budget...but if you do have the money, defintely buy this updated version (or save up more money for psp so you can have more variety

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for BUDGET

Nintendo DS Lite Console

$199.00 Est. at Amazon

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being a single mom it was a huge bite in the budget but it was so worth it!
from www.bestbuy.com
the initial investment in the system and enough controllers and nunchuks to have fun with friends is kind of expensive if you're on a limited budget, but it's definitely worth it!
from www.bestbuy.com
in mind and the graphics are imilar to the gamecube.wii is the fun shortcut to the gaming world for people who were staying on the sidelines utill now and it's a great system if you're on a budget.
from A Gamer from Kentucky, clickfrom.buy.com
i used free budget shipping and got it in about a week.
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if you like more family, simpler games and on a budget for video game entertainment then i highly reccomend this system.the only drawback is the limited system memory.

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

5 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for BUDGET

Microsoft Xbox 360 20GB

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from J, www.circuitcity.com
id say if you want the xbox you would need a ibg budget to pay for the extra things it needs .
from www.bestbuy.com
it is the perfect system for gaming and for people who are on a budget.
from www.bestbuy.com
im on a budget but i can always find a way to buy something for the 360, games, accessories, something on xbox live etc..
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however, i have to tell you, after budgeting for this console, it is incredible fun!
from www.newegg.com
the games are first class and microsoft has an unlimited budget to support this system.

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Positives: Excellent Sound Quality, Great Graphics, Easy To Use

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
if you are undecided, (and you have the budget...
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that bad) "i usually do not write reviews very often but i strongly feel as though the struggle to decide between a ps3 and xbox 360 can get overwhelming when you have a budget for just one system.
from www.amazon.com
if you're held back by a tight budget, don't buy this!
from www.bestbuy.com
what's not so great:?minor load time (but's its not that bad) "i usually do not write reviews very often but i strongly feel as though the struggle to decide between a ps3 and xbox 360 can get

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

Sony Playstation 3 80 GB Console

$687.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
if you're looking for a great game console, whether it be an xbox 360 or the wii, the ps3 is by far is the greatest console investment for your budget.
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if you are undecided, (and you have the budget...
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if you're held back by a tight budget, don't buy this!

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

Sony PlayStation 3 60 GB Console

$686.00 Est. at Amazon

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wrapping it up, the wii is a very nice "toy" which can actually be a lot of of fun on a budget.
from www.amazon.com
so, to get premium picture i need to buy a new hdtv, which wasn't in the budget.
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2 (an apple film editing package) was releases recently and a huge breakout of this software is videos are able to be edited in full hd and the film industry is now filming big budget movies in hd.
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since the wii has a much lower price tag, that is a fair trade-off for people with a tighter budget.
from john from south tampa,fl, www.circuitcity.com
i suspect a few years down the road some high budget, first party ps3 exclusive titles will come out that really take advantage of the spu’s and do things the xbox 360 can’t, but i don’t think the

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

Sony PlayStation 3 40GB

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from Tom from Brooklyn, New York, www.circuitcity.com
if you're running on a low budget, definetely buy the 400$ one.
from my nickname, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: if you have the money i'd recommend getting the bigger/better ps3, but for those on a budget this is still a great system.
from www.newegg.com
the build quality and is great when you fully dissaemble the unit but theirs nothing revolutionary in there, its essentially a newer version of their budget pc.

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Positives: Great Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Excellent Performance

Nintendo Wii Console

$405.00 Est. at Amazon

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the backwards capabilities is really nice to because i'm on a budget and cannot afford all fthe new games (lucky for me my roommate works at gamestop) so it's great that i can buy cheap, used
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buying the wii console was a great use of my entertainment budget.
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these are big budget titles that have huge production values.
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i have two small children so our budget is not that of say a young male bachelor.
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if you are looking from something imaginative and fun for everyone one to play and your on a budget get a wii.

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

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Console

$435.00 Est. at Amazon

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buy one and find a game you enjoy and you'll actually save money on your entertainment budget.
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my xbox purchase was a last-minute over-the-budget purchase after i had already budgeted for christmas.

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

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite

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from Rob from NJ, www.circuitcity.com
i'd suggest to any potential buyers to look at their budget and consider which one is most worth it to them.
from www.amazon.com
if it is - well, that is a question one has to ask their budget because some systems dig craters.

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Excellent Sound Quality, Excellent Performance

Sony PlayStation Portable Console

$250.00 Est. at Amazon

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also this machine isn't built for the budget gamers.
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however, if you are on a tight budget you might want to wait for the price to drop and some more games titles to be released before splashing the cash.
from www.amazon.com
games of great calibur have taken years to make, and until that time comes that a company is willing to spill a large budget to produce a masterpiece and take that amount of time, games will continue
from www.amazon.com
the psp literally launched with nothing for casual, hardcore, or budget gamers.
from www.amazon.com
so set you budget before buying..

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

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