Console Accessories

Advantages: Online gaming, decent community
Disadvantages: The extra costs

What can I say about Xbox Live that hasn't already been said? Well, nothing really, I can only give my experience with it. And let me say, it's a mixed bag. To begin with, the price is right. £40 (sometimes £30 for 13 months "Cough*eBay*Cough") is an absolute bargain, considering what you get anyway. A whole year of online gaming. Yes, I know the PS3 Network gets it for free, but it's not as polished as live and it definitely doesn't have as many ...
...it's usually very clear and helps to evolve the game play of whatever game you happen to be playing. All the little extras are fantastic as well. You get demo's a little earlier, exclusive video's and such. Which is nice. Of course, with this, there is a downside. You still have to pay for a majority of the game content etc. Never before have I seen sch greed from a group of developers. After buying Microsoft's consoles and a load of games for it ... Read review

Advantages: Six Axis Feature Is Good!
Disadvantages: Dualshock!

The PS3 Six Axis Wireless Controller is a revolution in the gaming but is not as good as the wii remote and how it reacts to the game. I am glad that they kept the design the same but feel that it should have the range of features the wii does to make it even better. I feel the best part is the fact that it is rechargeable and will last for about 10 hours of game play and can be charged from the PS3 system in less than an hour. It is really top ...
...The new trigger buttons are a really great addition and the games like FIFA 2008 change the button to R2 as sprint because of the ease and control that you now have over the trigger button. The poor feature of the controller is the dual shock which really does need to be included in the new version of the controller but the cost maybe the worry. Overall a great product and would recommend to anyone buying. ... Read review

Advantages: Can be used to buy downloadable content
Disadvantages: Quite pricy for what you get

...gamer, as we all know microsoft has inventied an device for purchasing items called 'marketplace' on the marketplace all sorts of things can be found such as movies and gamerpictures but the most important of them all, downloadable content. primarly new maps for those multiplayer titles such as halo 3 and call of duty 4, this microsoft points card can be used to purchase these items. A typical map pack such as the 'legendary map pack' for halo 3 ... Read review

Advantages: Two-handed gaming
Disadvantages: none

The nunchuk is a completely new addition to the gaming world, and in my opinion, it is what sets the Wii apart from many other consoles. By having two controllers, the gameplay and reality increases dramatically (and often gets you tired out a lot quicker!). Admittedly, they have to be bought separately for multiplayer use, as only one comes with the console, but this is the same with ordinary controllers. They are generally used for sports game ...
...so tackling and catching are much more realistic). On Madden 08, the analog stick on the nunchuk is also used for movement. The curved shape means they fit comfortably into the palm of your hand, and a wrist strap is not required when playing, as they are plugged into the original Wii controller. Overall, I think the nunchuk adds a new dimension of gaming to the Wii, and that the Wii is not complete without one. Hope this has been helpful. ... Read review

Advantages: comfortable, easy to use
Disadvantages: not great quality sound

the official 360 headset from microsoft is a good piece of equipment as it allows you to talk to anyone you want around the world with ease. the headset easily plugs into the control and you then ae ready. it is comfortable and after a while you will forget that it is even on your head as it is also very light. also as it is plugged into the controller, if you are using a wireless one you can even walk away downstairs and still talk to some body. ...
...most of the time its not that great, however it is never terrible, but sometimes you do get echo which is really annoying. it has a flexible tip which you can bend so it is near your mouth, and adjust it to your likeing. it has a mute button on the headset so that you can mute it when you have to speak to someone else or you have to cough or something and you dont want every one to hear ;) overall this product in my opinion is worth a buy as it ... Read review