Games Consoles > Bandai Games Consoles > 2005

Advantages: teach a child how to look after a pet
Disadvantages: can be lost easily

There probably aren't many families with children that haven't heard of a Tamagotchi in their house. Whether they've bought them for the kids or the kids friends have one, and they have played on it, one way or another there will be a connection to one of these little toys. *What are they * Tamagotchi's are a virtual pet, living in an egg shaped brightly coloured plastic case for children to look after. When you first start playing with these ...
...be a boy or girl and you don't get to know until the egg is hatched. Next you will have to choose a name for your pet. Sounds simple enough doesn't it. But what's the appeal to kids? Last year these things were all the rage, and I ended up having to go into town on Christmas Eve when I thought I'd finished all my shopping to get one because my ten year old wanted one for Christmas and I had forgotten. *History * Tamagotchi's were invented by ... Read review

Advantages: Great gameplay
Disadvantages: The graphics aren't as good as XBOX or PS3 but still quite good.

...people playing at once. The Nintendo wii is the first of its kind and even though the graphics occasionally let it down it is a must have when you've got younger children. I am a teenager myself and i still love it, my 5 year old brother is addicted to it. We have had one for 4 months and we are torn between this and the xbox 360. This is definitley value for money. Each wii comes with wii sports already installed. This includes wii golf, wii boxing, ... Read review

Advantages: Great portable media player. Ideal for Games & Movies
Disadvantages: Not so good as an MP3 player as a little bulky.

This is an ideal portable console/MP3 Player and MP4 Player for all. Since having the PSP I no longer find myself bored whilst on the train to work. I generally use it for gaming and watching movies. The gameplay/graphics are awesome for such a small device. The added bonus of the PSP is that you can switch it off and when you switch it back on again it allows you to play where you left off even if this is half way through a football match. As for ...
...have a large enough memory card, you can load MP4 files and watch movies on the go with the PSP. I don't really use the PSP as an MP3 player as it's a little too bulky for the pocket. I don't think this is the main benefit of the PSP but the option's there. I would recommend this to anyone who's travelling a lot and it combines all you need in a portable media player. ... Read review

Advantages: Gameplay, Wi-Fi
Disadvantages: Graphics

I got my Wii as part of a free mobile phone upgrade as it wasn't my intention to buy one as I already own a PS3. However, I wich I had bought one earlier. Let's be honest, the graphics aren't a comparison to the PS3 or XBox360 but the gameplay on the Wii is very addictive. So much so, the Mrs also plays on it and she's never played on the PS3. The Wii can also produce HD quality pictures which is within the Wii option menu. Since owning the Wii ...
...great addition to the Wii console. I find the gameplay and general addictiveness with the Wii outshines the PS3 and XBox360. If you have an HD TV I recommend you upgrading the connecting wire to a component cable as this improves the picture quality no end. I can't recommend this console enough. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't give up my PS3 but the Wii is a good addition and playable by all. ... Read review

Advantages: Fun, fun, fun!
Disadvantages: Tiring!

...against each other. My partner has also found that the Wii has helped her to lose those extra pounds after recently giving birth, by purchasing the Wii Fit board. Another excellent concept added to the Brilliant Nintendo Wii's arrange of top, top games. A must buy in my opinion! ... Read review