Top Ten Games for Portable Console Gaming

A handheld game console, or a portable game console, is a portable, electronic, lightweight machine that is used for playing video games. However unlike video game consoles, portable console games - like for example, PSP games such as Nintendo DS games, Gameboy Advance games, Gameboy games, PlayStation portable games- have the speakers, the screen and the controls as combined in a single unit. The first really true- to- its- concept handheld portable game console was the Milton Bradley Microvision launched in 1979, which had interchangeable cartridges. Nintendo with its launch of the Game Boy in 1989 has dominated the handheld game console market, besides having being credited with popularizing the concept of the handheld portable game console.

While making your choice of portable console games, especially the ones that are considered hot new buys, remember that

• Since simpler consoles have only a fixed selection of inbuilt games, a portable game can appear to be good on one console, but not so brilliant and effective on another. Further,
• Since reviews that are game -specific to the console that you are using also indicate sources for the game's trial and demo versions, it would be smart to read through such reviews thoroughly.

The Top Ten Games Of Portable Console Gaming

The most prominent portable console games from all the Nintendo DS games, Gameboy Advance games, Gameboy games, PlayStation portable games and other PSP games, are :

Ridge Racer

This arcade racer, extremely difficult to put down once you start playing it, was disappointing as a PS2 launch title, but as a PSP game, its role has been stellar. You could run through your battery in one single sitting, totally addicted to the World Tour mode, and enchanted by the great graphics, the killer music, and the addictive gameplay. Ridge Racer is a must have buy for all racing game fans, and the game to pull out when you want to show off your choice of PSP games to your friends. Not only does it drive well but has offers absolutely stunning game visuals. The replay value is immense, since there is much to unlock, and playing Ridge Racer gives you the kind of thrilling gaming experience never felt before.

Wipeout Pure

This PSP game has the best looks, and a beautiful game. The environments are so minutely detailed, that you could cruise at low speed just to have a look at them and admire them. The course design is stunning, and the music sublime.With its heady combination of balanced futurism with a touch of combat, Wipeout Pure is pure joy to watch.

Lumines

Lumines is one PSP game that is a regular sell out, and is an advanced version of the forerunner of all block puzzle games, the Tetris. The game appears easy enough- navigate the colored blocks and complete the puzzle. Its beauty lies in its simplicity, and its enchanting graphics coupled with a mesmerizing techno soundtrack which changes with your gameplay, make this PSP game a rhythm puzzle masterpiece.

Metal Gear Acid (ACID)

MGA is a complicated PSP game, not for everyone, but reserved for the more mature and hard-core among PSP gamers. It can sometimes get complicated, with loads of guns, eerie villains, and much sneaking around. But this time all the action is done with cards- that is instead of shooting- you instead play a shoot card. Solid Snake is back in the running, and so is Metal Gear- all in all a compelling and amazing turn-based card game.

Tony Hawk's Underground (THUG) 2 Remix

This PSP game takes you to the top of action sports entertainment. With a true, tried and tested control system, great action, lots of unlockable goodies, and tremendous skating action, it makes for spellbinding viewing. The problem is that Thug 2 Remix is very similar to Thug 2- only that the Remix has four PSP exclusive levels-, and so if you already possess Thug 2 on your console, then buying Thug 2 Remix may be a tough call.

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