Since the holidays are coming up I thought I would put together some gamer shopping suggestions for people to use to buy their beloved gamer family and friends gifts this year. Keep in mind these are just suggestions based on my personal preference as I own everything on this list or at least an older verstion. I did try to break it down for the types of gamers that you may be shopping for as they would all want different things! Hope this helps you shop for your loved ones this year or if your a gamer and like what you see, pass this list to YOUR loved ones to buy for you!

THE HARDCORE GAMER: Usually focuses on one( competitive) title and online game play.

HARDWARE: Xbox 360 Elite 250g, PS3 Slim 250g, Alienware Area 51 7500 PC, Samsung Syncmaster 305T Monitor

SOFTWARE:
• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2: Military style First Person Shooter. Home to the largest online community and the hottest FPS title this season.
• Left 4 Dead 2: cooperative first-person shooter game with horror elements as you battle infected “zombie” like opponents.
• HALO ODST: Sci-Fi First Person Shooter featuring the latest of one of the most popular gaming series in the world..

ACCESSORIES: Astro A40 headset Headset, Logitech G15 Keyboard

THE ALL AROUND GAMER: Has most gaming systems and plays a wide variety of genres.

HARDWARE: Xbox 360 Elite, PS3 Slim 120, PSP Go, Wii, DS Lite, PSP GO, Alienware M17x Laptop,

SOFTWARE:
• Assassin’s Creed 2 (PS3, 360, PSP) Action/Adventure
• Borderlands (PC, 360, PS3): Sci-Fi based First Person Shooter & Role Playing Game,
• Scribblenauts (DS) Emergent Puzzle/Action game
• Pheonix Wright:Ace Attorney (DS) Novel type adventure game.

ACCESSORIES: Tritton AX Pro 5.1 headset, Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter

THE SPORTS FREAK: Mostly plays sports titles…

HARDWARE: PS3 Slim 120, Xbox 360 Elite

SOFTWARE: 
• Madden NFL 10 (360, PS3, Wii, PSP): American football video game based on the National Football League
• NBA 2k10 (360, PS3, PSP, PC). – Realistic Basketball video game featuring Real world match-ups, news and stats are automatically streamed right into the game
• Forza Motorsport 3 (360):  Racing simulator video game and the hottest racing title out.

ACCESSORIES: Wireless Racing Wheel, Xbox Live 12 month Card, Duel Shock 3 PS3 Wireless Controller.

THE KIDDIES: For Children under 10…

HARDWARE: Nintendo Wii, DS LITE

SOFTWARE: 
• Super Mario Galaxy: (Wii) 3D Platform game based on your beloved Mario Characters. 
• Rabbids Go Home (Wii) Action/Adventure Platform Game based on the popular Rayman Series.
• Mario Kart (Wii, DS) Fun racing game using your favorite Mario characters.

ACCESSORIES: Nintendo Wii Carrying Case, Nintendo Wii Wheel, DS Carrying Case

FUN FOR ALL for those that like to game as a group together at home or parties!

HARDWARE: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PS3

SOFTWARE: 
• Rock Band 2 (360, PS3, Wii): Rhythm/music synchronization game allowing four players to perform rock songs on on controller type instruments for Guitars, Microphone, and drums.
• Wii Sports Resort (Wii): A collection of fun and interactive beach sports games using the highly active Wii Motion Plus controllers.
• Scene It? Box Office Smash (360): Four players answer trivia questions about films or pop culture.
• Guitar Hero 5 (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii):Rhythm/music synchronization game allowing four players to perform rock songs on on controller type instruments for Guitars, Microphone, and drums.
• DJ Hero (360, PS3, Wii) Rhythm/music synchronization game allowing players to perform “turntablism” and DJ popular songs.

ACCESSORIES: Atlantic Jam Stand II (holds your Equipment), Wii Sports Resort Kit, Wii Motion Plus controllers.