Having a hardcore gamer on your holiday shopping
list can be tricky especially if you are not a
video game fanatic yourself. No need to fret.
Below sorted by platform are some practical gifts for the gamer in your life.
Nintendo Wii
1. Wii Controller Gloves (Vizu - $5.95, Nintendo - $8.95)
There are many makes and brands but Wii
controller gloves are really ideal especially
since many of the games on the Wii are lively and
active. Gloves will also allow you to hold onto
the slick controllers so you don’t have one of those unfortunate accidents.
2. Wii Sports Kit (I-Con - $19.49, Intec - $29.99)
To be used along with any Wii sports title, the
interchangeable Wiimote extensions for golf,
baseball, tennis and sword-fighting really do
improve the experience by adding that extra dose of realism.
 3. Wii Wireless Sensor Bar (ASiD Tech - $28.99, NYKO Technologies - $14.99)
Everything else was wireless. Why wasn’t the
sensor bar? No matter, for a price you can make
your entire Wii console wireless by replacing the
existing sensor bar with one of these.
4. Wii Zapper with Link's Crossbow Training (Nintendo - $24.99)
The Wii Zapper is a gun peripheral that improves
aiming with the Wii controllers. The Wiimote and
nunchuck fit right into the Zapper. The set comes
with the Link’s Crossbow Training game.
5. CTA Digital Infrared Laser Magnum Gun (CTA Digital - $19.99)
Another Wii gun peripheral but this one resembles
a handgun unlike the Zapper which is more of a
rifle. The Magnum Gun features an infrared laser
beam beneath the barrel to allow for pinpoint accuracy.
 Nintendo DS
1. Nintendo DS Headset (Nintendo - $19.99)
DS users can chat online with each other as long
as they have registered each other's friend code.
It also works with any game that uses voice
recognition such as Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon
Pearl, Nintendogs and Metroid Prime Hunters.
2. Datel Action Replay DS (Datel - $28.99)
The easy to use game enhancer contains
downloadable and updatable Nintendo DS codes to
open all manner of cheats to grant players
infinite lives, infinite weapons…etc.
 PlayStation 3
1. Playstation 3 Eye Camera (Sony Computer Entertainment - $44.99)
Expanding the gaming and communication options of
the PS3, the Eye Camera comes with editing
software, which allows users to save, edit and
add effects to photos, video and audio clips.
2. PlayStation 3 Headsets (Logitech - $24.99, Mad Catz - $37.99)
It is what every PS3 owner needs especially for
online play since the original system does not
come with one. The Logitech headset and
microphone plugs into one of the USB ports while
the Mad Catz headset is wireless with bluetooth
technology, hence the price difference.
 3. Playstation 3 Cordless MediaBoard Keyboard (Logitech - $46.99)
Sending text messages, scrolling through menus
and editing information was never easier.
Sony PSP
1. Sony PSP PlayGear Pocket (Logitech - $18.99)
A great protective case to guard a PSP from the
wear and tear of portable gaming.
2. PSP Action Replay (Intec - $42.99)
Like the DS version, the PSP Action Replay lets you unlock various cheat codes.
 Xbox 360
1. Text Input Device (Microsoft - $30.55)
The Input Device allows users to chat on Xbox
LIVE with ease. It attaches directly to the Xbox 360 controller.
2. Wireless Headset Communicator (Microsoft - $69.99)
Replaces the limiting and at times annoying wired Xbox 360 headset.
3. HD DVD Drive (Microsoft - $199.99)
Enjoy HD DVD movies on your Xbox 360 with this
add-on. Includes King Kong HD DVD movie and a nifty remote control.
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