Gaming On A Budget

So last week I covered three games that I think will keep you indoors this winter. They are great games but are rather expensive because they are new releases.

So today we game on a budget! Yes you can game on a budget. A lot of new gamers feel pressured on getting the latest games and accessories, forgetting that they saved up for months in order to purchase their console.

Today I am going to take a look at a couple of consoles, games and a handheld console that's more than reasonably priced.

First up I check out the Xbox 360 4gig console

On my first blog post I reviewed this console saying that its the best for gaming on a budget because of its affordable games compared to PS3 games. Not only are the games affordable but the console itself is super affordable. This console retails for R1999  and comes with one wireless controller. Microsoft the makers of the Xbox 360 also give you a one month free membership to Xbox Live, which is Xbox 360's online gaming platform. You can also watch some of your favorite TV shows and High Definition movies on Xbox Live. Visit your nearest Game outlet before stocks run out for this wonderful offer.

Still on Game and reasonably priced consoles they are offering you a refurbished Sony PlayStation 3  (PS3) 320gig console for R2999. A bit more pricey than the Xbox 360 but you get a bigger hard drive with the PS3 and two games to get you started. These games are Tekken Hybrid and Motorstorm Apocalypse. Both games retail over R300 and you get them as part of the offer. The PS3 comes with a 12 month guarantee.

So while looking for bargains that I can feature in this post I came across the most affordable piece of gaming hardware that's out right now. If you thought Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) is reasonably priced at R1199. Nintendo have slashed the price of their handheld console the Nintendo 3DS from R1999 to R999.

I have to say I am more than impressed with Game's prices when it comes to gaming and while doing research for this post I found that they had the best prices when it comes to gaming.

Back to the 3DS the first handheld console that brings 3D gaming to you and me. And don't worry you don't have to spend extra money on getting special 3D glasses. You don't need those glasses with this baby.  On the side the 3DS has a special slider that allows you to set the intensity of the 3D to your liking, so if you want to see Super Mario's mushrooms up close and personal you can set it to its highest level of intensity. You can also turn the 3D completely off and game in 2D.

If you enjoyed classic Nintendo games like Super Mario and The Legend Of Zelda on Gameboy, they all feature on the 3DS. 3DS games retail from R170 to R420. This offer is exclusive to Game. Other retailers still sell the 3DS for R1999.

Here are a couple of reasonably priced games to can get. These games retail for under R300

First up to check out Need For Speed Run on Nintendo Wii this baby retails for R215

If you are into rap and hip hop this game is just for you. Its Def Jams Rapstar and you can rap your heart out on this one. It comes with a free mic. Its available on Xbox 360 and PS3. It retails for R250

 
God Of War is a classic in the gaming world. The third installment is available for R252 and with God Of War 4 on the way, you better grab this baby so you not lost when we are all swallowed by the God Of War 4 hype. God Of War 1 and 2 are also available as two in one bundle if you really want to sink your teeth into this trilogy.

Look & Listen has a huge selection of new and old games. You can find these three games there.