Title: Playstation3: The Next Generation Of Video Game Systems Word Count: 385 Summary: Video games are the hottest craze for toys and gifts when it comes to kids. They have always been a popular choice, but with the new Playstation 3 available on the market, as well as some other new game systems, video game consoles are the number one gift for kids today. The Playstation 3 is in huge demand, even with a whopping price of $600 American. This Playstation version is the third game console released by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in America on Nove... Keywords: video games Article Body: Video games are the hottest craze for toys and gifts when it comes to kids. They have always been a popular choice, but with the new Playstation 3 available on the market, as well as some other new game systems, video game consoles are the number one gift for kids today. The Playstation 3 is in huge demand, even with a whopping price of $600 American. This Playstation version is the third game console released by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in America on November 17, 2006, and is the most expensive video game console that is available on the consumer market today. Playstation 3 is enabled with BluRay and HDMI technology for the best graphics of any game console, past or present. The Playstation 3 was released along with fifteen game titles for the system in America. In Europe, an additional seven titles were released on top of the American titles. These additional titles include the title Formula One Championship Edition, the bestselling game MotorStorm, and the game Virtua Fighter 5. The most popular game right after the release in America was the game Resistance: The Fall Of Man. Since then however, this game has lost first place to the racing game MotorStorm. Some game titles were delayed in their release until 2007. These titles include Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and the game F.E.A.R. First party titles that will be released soon include Heavenly Sword, Metal Gear Solid 4, 2 Final Fantasy XIII games, and the title Heavy Rain. No matter what age your child is, unless they are in the infant stage, a Playstation 3 would be a gift that would thrill them. If the price tag is within your budget, why not. With the available BluRay and HDMI capabilities, the Playstation 3 can also be a present for mom and dad as well. The rich graphics and great availability of games make this a gift for the kids that will benefit the whole family Compared to the X-Box 360 and the Nintendo Wii, the Playstation 3 is in abundant supply, with most stores staying in stock. This is because Sony manufactured enough units to guarantee a good supply. This ensures that the units are available locally for consumers when they are required. With all the Playstation 3's available, why not give one as a gift for your child and let the fun begin.