Updated 13 Feb, 2012, 6:30 pm IST

Beginner's Guide to Gaming Consoles

12 Jun, 2008, 5:16 pm IST | Nikhil Singh

Confused as hell trying to choose a console that suits your gaming needs? Allow us to help you.

Price
PSP (Slim Base Pack) – Rs 8,990
The unfortunate thing about the base pack is that it just leaves you hanging with the console and a battery charger. There are four essentials that every PSP owner should obtain as soon as he purchases the console, namely:

PSP Case: Available for cheap (Rs. 100 onwards) at any local toy store.
Hand Strap: Use any standard mobile hand strap here.
Screen Protector: I can’t emphasize its importance enough.
Memory Stick: A 4GB stick is now available for under Rs 2,500. If you intend to watch movies on your PSP or use it as a PMP, 4GB should suffice.

Nintendo DS Lite (Gray Market) – Rs 6,500
The slimmer and better version of the DS hasn’t dropped much in its price since its introduction in the Indian market. It comes with a great hand strap and a kickass stylus, leaving room only for the highly essential screen protector. At least for the lower touchscreen. Since it’s a clamshell design, buying a case for it is not a necessity.

GBA (Gray Market) – Rs 2,300
Its price is its biggest selling point. That and the fact that it’s the least fussy gaming console out there. To hell with accessories, just squeeze it into any pocket and you’re set.

Availability
PSP
The only officially available handheld console can be found at just about any major electronics store, music store, toy store or just about any other logical place you can think of. If you want a PSP, finding it will not be a problem.

Nintendo DS Lite
Not the easiest console to find, but its still gaining popularity out of the gray market. You may find it with some toy stores but I’d suggest you call and find out before getting there with your money.

GBA
Surprisingly easier to find than Nintendo DS. Its cheap pricing makes it a hot favorite among toy shops.

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