Elegant design looks stylish in most entertainment setups. Extensive digital media capabilities. Excellent games library. Robust online community. Powerful 3D graphics.

Like the original Xbox 360, the Elite generates a considerable amount of noise and heat. Console still lacks internal Wi-Fi. Power supply is way too bulky. No internal high-definition optical drive.

Even though the Xbox 360 Elite won't sway current owners to upgrade, its impressive feature set and strong online community make it the high-powered console to own.

Sleeker and lighter than the original. A/V output. Raised D-pad offers increased tactile feedback. Additional RAM makes load times faster. Displays photos. Plays video and music files. Built-in Wi-Fi and Web-browsing capabilities. Stunning widescreen disp...

Unfortunate power button location is unchanged from the original. A/V output lacks gaming support for interlaced-only TV sets. USB charging alternative is inconvenient. UMD load times are still an issue. Screen smudges easily.

Sony's "enhanced" new PSP (model 2000) is a no-brainer for all gaming enthusiasts who seek exciting entertainment on the go. The portable gaming device features a few improvements over the original that make it a win-win proposition for new adopters. Stil...

Nintendo Wii review by PC Magazine

Innovative controller. Fun add-on channels. Engaging game play. Easy to use and understand. Full GameCube support.

Poor graphics. Can't back up saved games. Doesn't play DVDs.

The Nintendo Wii is a fun, engaging, wildly innovative game console that's dramatically different from the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, and way more affordable, too.

Bright screens. Lighter and slimmer than original DS.

The new, improved Nintendo DS Lite is worth the cost of the upgrade for fans of the original DS portable gaming device. It retains all the qualities that made the DS so much fun, and the bright new screens make a significant difference in the look of the...

Gorgeous graphics and immersive audio provide a splendidly realistic gaming experience. Capable of using wireless controllers right out of the box. Excellent media management and playback. Great collection of launch titles.

Another bulky console from Microsoft. Game prices increase to $59.99.

Xbox 360 sets a new standard in console gaming with high-definition video and surround-sound audio. The Design of the main console is impressive, and setup is effortless, although poorly documented. The Xbox 360 is truly cutting-edge technology on the van...

Affordable. A faithful, loving rendering of the original Atari 2600. Forty games and multiple levels.

Some programming bugs in games. Useless monochrome mode.

You may not have been born in the sixties, seventies, or even eighties, but a trip back in the world of console gaming is still a worthwhile diversion.

A joint effort of Logitech and MOMO, a prestigious Italian racing-component manufacturer, this wheel has six buttons, two pedals, knob and two-paddle shifters, profiling software that lets you save configurations for different games, and a comfortable, so...

Tiny, lightweight, and stylish, with a backlit and very clear screen, the Micro also taps into Game Boy Advance's existing library of more than 700 titles. Interchangeable faceplates.

Not as sturdy as the GBA SP or DS. DS games are not compatible with the Micro.

Nintendo's stylish Micro makes the Game Boy Advance cool for adults.