I Gotta Have This Game Machine!
Ask your kids what they'd like this holiday season and chances are they'll tell you how much they need a very specific video game machine. There are four major video game consoles - the Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast, Sony PlayStation, and Sony PlayStation 2 (scheduled for release on November 30th). While each has its own strengths and weaknesses, ultimately what sets them apart are the games available for each machine and the buzz generated by word of mouth. Some kids may also want the more mobile alternative: the Game Boy Color. This handheld device, which operates on batteries, keeps kids happy when they're away from the TV.
Whichever game machine you opt for, don't expect to be satisfied for long. Microsoft and Nintendo have announced plans to release new game systems next year. Microsoft's X-Box will be a full-fledged PC with a fast Intel processor optimised for incredible gameplay and Internet connectivity. And Nintendo's GameCube promises to thrill gamers with a super fast Intel processor and breathtaking graphics.
Nintendo 64
Sega Dreamcast
Sony PlayStation
Sony PlayStation2
Nintendo Game Boy Color
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