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8B – Daily News – Tuesday, November 30, 2010 PS3, Xbox 360 get in on the action MINNEAPOLIS (MCT) — If you're not sure what to give for a video-game gift this holiday season, then it's time to get moving — not just to the stores, but also to play the hottest games this year. Four years after Ninten- do's Wii up-ended the video- game world with motion-con- trolled gaming, the other major consoles have gotten in on the action, too. Sony's PlayStation 3 now has the Move system, and Microsoft's Xbox 360 has Kinect. In keeping with the advanced consoles, both are more technically sophisticat- ed than their older counter- part. They're also in high demand in stores. The PS3's Move is similar to Wii in that players wave around a wireless controller, but it's much more precise. Movement can be tracked down to the angle at which the controller is being held, even twisted, instead of the broad — and occasionally imprecise _—strokes of the Wii. A TV-mounted camera also can tell where in the room the controller is, a com- bination that creates much more dynamic and accurate game play. A bundle that includes one Move controller, the camera and the multiplayer game "Sports Champions," whose six events include archery and gladiator combat, sells for $100. You also need a PS3, of course, or you can start from scratch with the Move bundle and console for $400. Additional Move con- trollers are $50 each, with an add-on navigational con- troller (like the Wii's nunchuk, but cordless) going for $30. With the Xbox's Kinect system, the player is the con- troller. A large camera- equipped sensor, which is mounted by the TV, tracks players and mirrors their movements with on-screen characters and action. 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Good bets for Move include the boxing game "The Fight: Lights Out," the arcade shooter "The Shoot," the kid-friendly "EyePet" ($40 each) and the Mature-rated mystery "Heavy Rain" ($60). Kinect winners include the hip-shak- ing "Dance Central," the crit- ter-centered "Kinectimals," the "Wii Fit"-like "Your Shape: Fitness Evolved" and "Kinect Sports" ($50 each). NEW FROM NINTENDO Nintendo's answer to the major motion assault from Sony and Microsoft is the so- so "FlingSmash" ($50). The goofy game has players flinging a ball-shaped char- The Electric Man For all your electrical needs • New Outlets / 220 • Fans / Fixtures • Pools / Spas • Code Corrections • Troubleshooting • Panel Upgrade • Telephone Wiring $10.00 Customer Discount FREE Estimates License# 826543 347-4441 acter at targets to progress through various levels. The wrinkle is an included Wii Remote Plus controller, which offers better motion tracking than the standard Wiimote. Much more exciting are two new Wii games that gamers have been anticipat- ing for months. "Disney's Epic Mickey" ($50), coming Nov. 30 , lets players paint an often-dark virtual world for Mickey Mouse to explore. The just-released "Donkey Kong Country Returns" ($50) reinvents Nintendo's favorite character for a new genera- tion. Both are no-brainer gift ideas. CUE UP SOME NEW TUNES Speaking of reinvention, "Rock Band" follows up last year's Beatles sensation with "Rock Band 3" ($50-$60 for Wii, 360 and PS3), which finally adds keyboards to the wannabe headbanger mix. The keyboard and more-real- istic guitar controllers go for $80 to $150. "Karaoke Revolution" also is making an encore, this time with a hot "Glee" ver- sion ($60 for Wii). Fans can join their favorite characters in about 30 songs from the TV show's first season. RETHINK THE OBVI- OUS CHOICES For devotees of Mature- rated combat shooters, there's nothing bigger this holiday season than "Call of Duty: Black Ops" ($50-$60 for all consoles and PC), which has set sales records. But if you want the best online playing experience, nothing tops the realism and depth of "Battle- field: Bad Company 2" ($60 for 360 and PS3), released earlier this year. Finally, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1" has been all the rage in the- aters, but tread lightly if you're considering the video- game version ($30-$50 for all systems) as a shoo-in gift. The reviews — not just from critics, but also online con- sumers — have been espe- cially grim. Rent it first to see if your young fan wants more. Customer Service COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR All makes and models. We perform dealer recommened 30K, 60K, 90K SERVICES AT LOWER PRICES Smog Check starting at $ (most cars and pick-ups) 2595 + cert. Pass or FREE retest 527-9841 • 195 S. 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