They have always been a well-liked choice, but with the Playstation 3 available on the market, as well as another new game systems, computer game consoles are the no 1 gift for youngsters today. The Playstation three is in massive demand, even with a its serious price tag making it a big decision for most familtes. It was released in America in November 2006, and remains the most costly computer game console that is available on the market today. Other options which have proved to be massively popular are the Playstation Portable, otherwise know as the PSP. These are available in a broad range of colours, including the white PSP, the red PSP and the pink PSP, amongst others such as black version.

The PS3 generally comes in the standard ‘playstation black’ without many colour options like the handheld consoles. The Playstation three is enabled with BluRay and HDMI technology for the best graphics of any game console, past or present. It is difficult to compare and contrast the PSP versus the PS3 because they have different capabilities and are aimed at different markets.

The Playstation three was released with 15 game titles for the system in America. In Europe, a further 7 titles were released on top of the Yankee titles. These extra titles include the title Formula One Championship Edition, the bestselling game MotorStorm, and the game Virtua Fighter five. The most well liked game mmediately after the release in America was the game Resistance : the decline Of Man. Since that point however, this game has lost 1st place to the racing game MotorStorm.

Other titles include Elder Scrolls IV : Oblivion and the game F.E.A.R. First party titles which will be released shortly include Heavenly Sabre, Metal Gear Solid four, two Last Fantasy XIII games, and the title torrential rain. With the available BluRay and HDMI capacities, the Playstation three may also be a present for mom and dad too. The wealthy graphics and great availability of games make this a gift for the youngsters that will be of benefit to the full family. Compared to the X-Box 360 and the Nintendo Wii, the Playstation three is in good supply, with lots stores staying in stock. This is because Sony made enough units to promise a good supply in anticipation of having a big market take up of the console. This makes sure the units are available domestically for clients when they are needed. With all of the Playstation Three’s available, why not give one as a gift for your youngster and let the fun begin.