Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Video Games

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Console Purchases
Accessories
Video Games
- Microsoft (XBox 360)
- Nintendo (Wii, Gamecube, DS)
- Sony (Playstation, Playstation 2)
- PC Games







First-Gen has two 'flaps' on top that open to
reveal  Gamecube controller and memory ports


Item: Nintendo Wii (First-Generation)
Description: A first-gen console is important, as the compatibility for Gamecube hardware was removed in later versions of the console.
Who wants it: The whole house can use this item.
Why: The Wii is the more family-friendly system in today's console options. It's games are light-hearted, and  items like the Wii Fit would improve family fitness.



That, and Shell's original DS is beyond dying.



Item: Nintendo 3DS (Black)
Description: Handheld console with 3D technology
Who wants it: Shelby
Why: Okay, so the color doesn't really matter. But there are several games for the 3DS that Shelby really wants to play, and the technology in the 3DS is compatible with several other systems.

So much fun in such a small, indestructible package.


Item: Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP (Black)
Description: Handheld console compatible with older-generation Gameboy games.
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: Why buy TWO handheld consoles? Because the new 3DS isn't compatible with oldschool games! Shelby and Kevin have many old Gameboy, Gameboy Color, and Gameboy Advance games that they can no longer play because the new consoles don't support them. This item would being life back to old friends!





Accessories



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Video Games

XBox 360





Item: Borderlands
Description: Shooter game for the XBox360
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: These games are multiplayer, and are great for spending time together.





Item: Borderlands 2
Description: Shooter game for the XBox360
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: Really enjoyed playing the first one together, would like to play the second.




Item: Bioshock Infinite
Description: RPG for the XBox360
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: We have the first two games, and are really looking forward to the third installment.







Item: Batman: Arkham Asylum
Description: Action-Adventure for the XBox360
Who wants it: Shelby
Why: Because he's the Goddamn batman.







Item: Batman: Arkham City
Description: Action-Adventure for the XBox360
Who wants it: Shelby
Why: Sequel to Arkham Asylum, looks damn fun.









Item: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Description: Shooter remake for the XBox360
Who wants it: Shelby
Why: A high-definition remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved. Old school Halo with new-gen graphics and multiplayer.







Item: Dead Island
Description: A zombie game
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: Multiplayer zombie killing fun!










Item: Left 4 Dead
Description: More zombie games
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: Multiplayer zombie killing fun!











Item: Left 4 Dead 2
Description: More zombie games
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: Multiplayer zombie killing fun!






Item: Catherine
Description: Puzzle game
Who wants it: Shelby
Why: While a bit racey, Catherine is a fun puzzle game that challenges the mind.







 



Item: The Orange Box (Portal)
Description: Multiple games in one package
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: Mostly for Portal. It's a fun puzzle game









Item: Portal 2
Description: Puzzle Game
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: More fun with portals, this time with multiplayer!




Item: Dead Space 2
Description: Horror Adventure
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: We have the first Dead Space, time to continue the story!






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Item: Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3

Description: Adventure Shooter
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: An epic trilogy!


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Item: The Assassin's Creed series: Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Creed 2, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Assassin's Creed Revelations, Assassin's Creed 3
Description: Action and puzzle adventure game
Who wants it: Kevin
Why: A series of epic proportions.





Nintendo 



Rune Factory: Frontier  Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon  Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon


Item: Rune Factory Frontier (Wii), Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon (DS), Rune Factory 2 (DS)
Description: Farm Simulation Games
Who wants it: Shelby
Why: These games are Shelby's ultimate timesink. Relaxing farm simulation games akin to the old school Harvest Moon games, but with a bit more action to break up the boring bits.


The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword


Item: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Description: Adventure RPG
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: The latest installation of the LoZ story, but the first to occur in the timeline.




The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Item: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Description: Adventure RPG
Who wants it: Shelby
Why: The sequel to Phantom Hourglass, which Shelby owns.


Super Mario GalaxySuper Mario Galaxy 2





Item: Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2
Description: Adventure RPG
Who wants it: Shelby and Kevin
Why: You can't go wrong with Super Mario games!




Sony Playstation



Playstation 1


Item: Kartia: The Word of Fate (PS1)
Description: An old game for the original Playstation
Who wants it: Shelby
Why: Kartia: The Word of Fate was one of Shelby's first video games, and it holds great sentimental value. At this point, packaging and new/used condition does not matter, so long as the game disc is undamaged and playable.







PC Games

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