 | Video Game Systems Buying Guide  
Get Your Game On With Video Game Consoles
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Get Your Game On With Video Game ConsolesVideo game consoles aren’t just for kids and hard-core gamers anymore. Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3, and Microsoft Xbox 360 have so many features that a lot of people put them at the center of their home entertainment system. Here’s why. Nintendo Wii |
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Nintendo Wii gives you a great way to bring family and friends together for immersive gaming experiences thanks to its unique Wii Remote controller. Instead of just mashing buttons, you shake, swing, and otherwise move the Wii Remote to control games. The Wii Remote also has an arm strap, just in case you get into the action a little too much.
Nintendo Wii is also WiFi capable, meaning you can use your handheld Nintendo DS as an additional game controller.
Wildly popular Nintendo Wii game franchises include Super Paper Mario, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Resident Evil. Nintendo Wii can also play your Nintendo GameCube video games. |
Microsoft Xbox 360 |
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Xbox 360 tops the original Xbox with better graphics, faster processors, and extended networking capabilities. Designed to be a multimedia center, Xbox 360 gives you the ability to add hard drive upgrades for additional movie and music storage capabilities. Xbox Elite 360, a version introduced with a smooth black case, was the first to include a 120GB hard drive and HDMI for HD output.
Xbox 360 can play standard DVDs. To play HD DVD movies, consider the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player add-on.
Popular Xbox 360 games include Call of Duty, Perfect Dark, Ghost Recon, and Need for Speed. |
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 Take Your Video Game System on the Road
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Take Your Video Game System on the RoadGaming on the go has never been more fun. With high-resolution graphics, action-packed games, and built-in WiFi for mobile multiplayer gameplay, the Sony PSP, Nintendo DS Lite, and Nintendo DS can deliver hours of entertainment. Sony PSP |
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Sony PSP (short for PlayStation Portable) delivers true multimedia experiences on the go. It boasts graphics on par with the PS2 and a 4.3-inch widescreen display so you can enjoy them, as well as built-in WiFi so you can play against other PSP gamers. With Sony PSP, you can also play UMD movies, surf the Web, and upload videos, music, and photos to enjoy anywhere. |
Nintendo DS Lite |
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Play games and surf the Web with a sleek portable. Nintendo DS Lite packs all the features of Nintendo DS in a slimmer package. It weighs 20% less than the original and comes in several colors, including polar white, onyz black, and coral pink. |
Nintendo DS |
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The original double-screened Nintendo DS launched with an impressive list of features: Wi-Fi, touch sensitive color LCD screens, stereo sound, speakers, head phone and mic jacks, 2D and 3D graphics acceleration, and Opera Web browser to surf the Web on WiFi hotspots. It’s fully compatible with Game Boy Advance video games and there are a number of popular and quirky games available that also play on the Nintendo DS Lite. |
Along with the handheld video game systems above, you can find older handheld systems on eBay, such as the Nintendo Game Boy, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP, Nintendo Micro, and NeoGeo Pocket Color, as well as compatible video games. |  Back to top |
  Find Video Game Systems on eBay
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Find Video Game Systems on eBayYou can find recent and not-so-recent blasts from the past on eBay, from all your favorite brands. Categories: Click the links on the left side of the page to narrow your choices. Start by clicking PlayStation 3 under Platform.
Keyword search: Search eBay listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find a Madden NFL video games, type "Madden NFL" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.
If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, tell the eBay Community what you want by creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay and eBay will email you when a match becomes available. |  Back to top |
 Buy Video Game Systems With Confidence
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Buy Video Game Systems With ConfidenceBefore bidding on PS3 games and accessories, make sure you know exactly what you’re trying to purchase, research your seller, and understand how eBay and PayPal protect you. Know your purchaseCarefully read the details in item listings. Figure delivery costs into your final price. If you spend a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the item when it ships. If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile. Always make sure to complete your transaction on eBay (with a bid, Buy It Now, or Best Offer). Transactions conducted outside of eBay are not covered by eBay protection programs. Never pay for your eBay item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.
Know your sellerResearch your seller so you feel positive and secure about every transaction. What is the seller's Feedback rating? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have? What do buyers say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise? Most top eBay sellers operate like retail stores and have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee? What are the terms and conditions?
Buyer protectionIn the unlikely event that a problem arises during your transaction, eBay and PayPal are there for you. Pay safely with PayPal: PayPal enables you to pay without the seller ever seeing your bank account or credit card numbers. In fact, PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorized payments from their accounts. Plus, with PayPal Buyer Protection, your purchase can be covered up to $2,000. eBay Security & Resolution Center: Visit the Security & Resolution Center to learn how to protect your account and use eBay's quick and efficient resolution tools.
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