Best 5 video game consoles
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (160GB)
With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.
Price: $229.00 - $400.00 (check prices)
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Microsoft Xbox 360 S (250GB)
Though the new Xbox 360 certainly addresses most of the concerns we've had with the versions before it, we don't think it warrants a purchase if you already own an Xbox 360 in working order with an HDMI-out port and a hard drive.
Price: $249.99 - $458.69 (check prices)
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Nintendo Wii Mario Kart Wii Pack (Black)
For families and lovers of casual games, the even more affordable Wii still represents the best console bundle value in terms of dollars spent, but it's also the system that's first on deck to be outdated. With the announcement of the Wii U, the Wii is a declining console. Still, its sizable and often unique back library of games is still worth playing.
Price: $189.88 (check prices)
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Nintendo 3DS (Cosmo Black)
The Nintendo 3DS successfully offers a glasses-free 3D experience that needs to be seen to be believed. A weaker-than-usual launch lineup and some previously inactivated online features dampened its launch, but a recent price drop and a promising holiday lineup shine a light at the end of tunnel.
Price: $169.95 - $296.17 (check prices)
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Sony PSP 3000 (Black)
While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP-3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.
Price: $129.96 - $147.01 (check prices)
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