For the slower gamer kids ~ who don't already have one ~ or for those who you love but don't love enough to shell out what it takes to get a ps3 ~ there are rumors flying about that amazon will drop the price on this soon to an enticing $199. Who knows, you know how internet rumors go ~ but either way, it's an option in your gift options ~ just don't forget to hook up that special someone with the video camera and headset too, so you can game and keep in touch from afar?

I really, really want to hate anything that Microsoft throws into the world, but this gaming system Rocks Hard. (via Xbox)

We've had two "red rings of death". It's just such a vital part of our every day lives.

We use the Xbox360 mainly to stream media to our home theater system and it works flawlessly. Quick, intuitive menu, Dolby Digital for movies and games, Great picture quality. All in all, a very powerful and uesful device. When we do get a chance to play games, there is nothing greater than playing a FPS with a full surround sound system. Xbox Live is a great service, and even with monthly dues, the price is well worth the reward. Using Netflix is also so nice and easy to use. Can't wait for more HD content and Last.fm in the fall!

No college freshman should enter into a university without being fully prepared. These days, "fully prepared" means being armed with a suitable gaming device. And don't kid yourself, the Xbox 360 is the ultimate college gaming device. Do yourself a favor and buy this for your new graduate, before they end up selling plasma for a gaming fix -- college is stressful.

The Xbox 360 is a great system for hardcore gamers but you mus give the system a break. The worst thing about the xbox is if it over heats it will die with the red ring of death. But besides that it is an amazing system with very good exclusives like Halo series.

I have three in my home, both playing the best games and watching pictures and movies streamed from my Windows Home Server and/or Mediacenter

If your a gaming geek, and love Halo 3, then this is pretty much the console to go for. I own every gaming console, but I spend most of my time on the 360, for the sake of Halo 3, and other strictly Xbox 360 games.