| Many kids across the country are | | | | by the Game Boy Advance and those made |
| enthralled with their new video games | | | | specifically for the Nintendo DS game |
| that they received as Christmas presents | | | | system. |
| from family and friends. These children | | | | The Sony PlayStation Portable is |
| need very little instruction to help | | | | commonly called a PSP by video gamers |
| them get started playing fun and | | | | all over the world. This handheld video |
| exciting video games that focus on | | | | game system serves double duty as a |
| sports events, fantasy thrillers and | | | | video game player and one that will |
| cartoon characters to provide hours of | | | | serve as a portable video and photo |
| uninterrupted entertainment | | | | viewer. MP3-encoded songs can also be |
| opportunities. | | | | played when they are stored on the |
| Some of these video games can be used on | | | | Memory Stick Duo that comes with all |
| home computer systems but for the most | | | | game consoles. |
| part, these video games are operated on | | | | The Xbox features unbelievable graphics |
| handheld game consoles, multimedia | | | | and an amazingly powerful hard drive |
| consoles or multimedia platforms. There | | | | system that some people compare to the |
| are a variety of handheld controllers | | | | hard drives found in their own personal |
| that are attached to the gaming consoles | | | | computer systems that they have at home. |
| using cords or are powered with wireless | | | | Many of the XBOX video games are |
| networking technologies that allow | | | | suitably rated for Teen and Mature |
| children to play a video game from | | | | audiences, and some of them may contain |
| anywhere in the room. | | | | very graphic violence and adult themes |
| The Xbox 360 multimedia platform is one | | | | that are not suitable for viewing by |
| of the latest operating systems for | | | | children. |
| playing video games on. It features a | | | | The Xbox can be used as a home |
| game playing environment that allows the | | | | entertainment system too. The Xbox is |
| user to rotate their viewpoint in a 360 | | | | well equipped to play many musical |
| degree radius, and the visual aspects in | | | | compact disks that are sold at major |
| each video game is very realistic for | | | | retailers around the country with |
| even the most seasoned of video game | | | | brilliant sound qualities that might be |
| players. | | | | found in more expensive home |
| Some video games are compatible for use | | | | entertainment systems. The family can |
| on other gaming systems. The Nintendo | | | | enjoy DVDs of their favorite movies and |
| Wii game system will play single or | | | | build a home library that is second to |
| double-layered optical discs or | | | | none. |
| 8-centimeter Nintendo GameCube video | | | | Many of these game systems are equipped |
| games too. The Game Boy Micro will play | | | | with wireless technologies and feature |
| all video games that are made for the | | | | USB 2.0 connectivity. Video games can be |
| Game Boy Advance SP models. | | | | played with surround sound features or |
| The Nintendo DS has the capability to | | | | through built-in speakers on many of the |
| allow up to 16 players to network | | | | video gaming consoles. These video games |
| together and enjoy the same video game | | | | will be shown in vivid digital screen |
| action and chat with each other as they | | | | colors and in sizes that are perfect for |
| enjoy their video games. The Nintendo DS | | | | traveling, or for use by many players |
| will also play all games currently used | | | | when attached to a home television unit. |