Video Games: Great Gifts For Graduates and Dads
(NUI) - Today, video games often feel like an extension of movies, where you get to control your favorite superhero. So if your graduate or dad enjoys action-packed movies, then why not consider giving video games as a graduation or Father's Day gift?
Video games more and more look and play like movies. There's a wide selection of titles and genres, and players can compete online with their friends anywhere at anytime. In fact, video games have outranked movie box office receipts in revenues for the past two years, according to NPD Funworld, a division of the NPD group.
Video gaming industry statistics show that PlayStation 2 is an innovator in all these areas and continues to be a "must have" for kids and adults. That means it could be the perfect graduation gift for high school or college grads, or an entertaining Father's Day gift for fun-loving dads. PlayStation 2's $40 Network Adaptor, which allows PlayStation 2 gamers to compete anywhere in the country via the Internet, can further expand the console's fun factor. The Network Adaptor is user friendly and easy to set up, so dad and grad can be up and playing games online in minutes.
With more than 400 PlayStation 2 games available (including several new online-capable releases), you're bound to find something that can appeal to every person's tastes. For example, "Amplitude" can be played both online and offline. The game allows players to jam with their favorite artists as they become rhythmical disk jockeys, mixing and remixing hit songs from acts like David Bowie, Weezer and Garbage. Gamers can even share their remixes with other players via the Internet using the Network Adaptor.
Or for those who want to re-live a bit of their childhood days playing dodge ball, volleyball and marbles - but this time in a vibrant, colorful online environment - then "My Street" is ideal. Players can create custom "kids" that look just like them to represent themselves online or offline in this game's unique virtual playground.
"Downhill Domination" is expected to be a summer favorite among adventure-seeking gamers. Based on the extreme sport of downhill mountain bike racing, "Downhill Domination" features fully customizable bikes, professional riders, a super trick system and the ability to knock down your competition with kicks, punches and an assortment of "aggressor" tactics.
If your family is headed on a road trip this summer or if your grad or dad frequently travels, you can liven things up in the plane, train or automobile with a portable PS one combo that comes with an LCD screen. It retails for only $149 and allows you to play more than 1,200 PS one games whenever and wherever you want.
To find your graduation or Father's Day gift, visit www.playstation.com.
Article courtesy of www.newsusa.com.
