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posted 12/12/2006 by The GN Staff
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Dan Keener - Stafff Writer/XboxAmerica Mod

Mad Catz Arcade GameSTICK (Xbox 360)
Why? Because 1980's style Arcade games don't always play nice with the Xbox 360 wireless controller.  It is the perfect gift for any Xbox 360 owner.  Oh Yeah, I want this really bad.
             
 
Pelican NERF Controller (PS2)
This plays double duty for Cleveland Browns fans as well as satisfying the angry inner child in all of us.  It doesn't matter whether you are watching Charlie Frye complete a rare Quadruple Double (4 Picks, 4 Sacks) against Cincinnati on a Sunday, or getting spanked in Madden 07 by some 8-year old.  The PS2 NERF controller is for you.  Its soft, yet durable sides allow for a cushioned impact against the wall, floor or furniture alike.  One item of note, stay away from direct impact with your television, as the Wii owners can attest......
 
 
Alienware Area-51 ALX series (PC)
For a cool $6,100, you get one of the tightest gaming machines available. Featuring an Intel® Pentium® Core 2 Extreme Processor, XP Media center, 2 GB of RAM, Dual 768MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GTX and a 24" LCD in the base package.  If that doesn't make you happy, you can customize this little beauty by adding up to 4 GB of DDR2 Memory and 2.5 Terabytes of storage!
 
 
Playstation 3 (PS3)
 This would of course make the ultimate gift, because every unit available is a rare collector's edition.  How often do you get a chance to buy a product that instantly appreciates in value when you walk out the door!  The only thing that would have made these more valuable was to actually stamp what number out of 400,000 (yeah right) you received of the 2006 edition.  At $599 retail, or $1,000+ on the E-bay black market, this is the perfect gift for those parents that will do anything (and I mean anything) to make sure Little Johnny has the latest and greatest.   ;-)
 
 
Gym Wall Pads, Lacrosse Helmets and Bite Suits (Wii)
Why even worry about whether that cheap strap and a sweaty palm is going to turn your Wii-mote into a surface-to-air missile.  Bystanders waiting in line to play should have no fear of a headshot or low blow.  Its all about protection, protection, protection.  Accessorize your gaming area with these three items and never be hassled by broken TVs, black eyes, lawsuits or holes in your drywall ever again!
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