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For the first time in absolutely ages, FIFA has surpassed Pro Evolution - at least, that’s my opinion after playing both (albeit on the PS3, so other console versions could differ).

It’s difficult to put my finger on why it’s won this time, but FIFA 09 just "feels" more realistic than ever before. Sadly, PES 2009: Pro Evolution Soccer still has the faults of the last one, right down to the laggy online mode.

Click here to get the PlayStation 2 version for £17.98, or click here to buy the Wii release for £24.98 - both of which are supplied by Amazon. Meanwhile over at Game you can get the DS (click here) or PSP (click here) versions for £17.99 each.

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The DS Lite deals are coming thick and fast now, so it seems like the ideal time to pick one up before the mad rush for Christmas begins.

Yesterday we featured the Nintendo DS Lite with a free title from a limited selection, and today it’s the Nintendo DS Lite with free Brain Training.

Amazon have either the red (click here) or turquoise (click here) coloured consoles available in this offer. Be sure to scroll down the page at the Amazon site for more details.

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I’m a big, big fan of the DS as the amount of decent games available for it rivals any of the other consoles, which is very impressive for a handheld system.

If you have any GameBoy Advance games, you can also play them on it as well. I should also point out that the new DSi (due out next year) will be getting rid of this ability, a stupid decision if ever I saw one - it will also stop you from playing Guitar Hero: On Tour, which is frankly unacceptable.

Play.com have the Red (click here), Green (click here), or Turquoise (click here) consoles available for £89.99 each. These Nintendo DS Lites all come with a free title, from a limited selection of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings, or Heroes Of Mana.

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The main thing that you need to know about Guitar Hero: On Tour is that the Guitar Grip provided is quite difficult to hold for long periods of time, and can even cause cramp (in extreme cases). That being said, it’s still as much fun as the other versions available for bigger consoles.

An impressive tracklist that includes such songs as "All The Small Things" by Blink-182 and "Rock And Roll All Nite" by Kiss more than makes up for any faults, although it would have been nice to see some online play.

Pop in toy our nearest Tesco and pick up this DS game for £22.71. It definitely is one of those cheap games that will keep you coming back for more, even with the pain you might suffer!

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Fans of old school Mario will love New Super Mario Brothers on the DS, as it’s inspired by the original New Super Mario Brothers game. Elements from later Mario games are also included, so there’s something for everyone here.

Tons of mini-games can be found on the cartridge as well, which can either be played alone or against a friend (although not online sadly). If you have a copy of Mario 64 DS you may recognise some of them, as Nintendo have been lazy and simply copied a few of them over!

Click here to buy this DS title for £18.97 from Tesco. Remember to enter the voucher code Freedel at the checkout to get postage for nothing.

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I’ve personally never really been in to handheld consoles, but I have to say that the Nintendo DS has definitely changed that opinion. With some great titles available for it, I’d be surprised if anyone ever manages to produce anything better (other than Nintendo themselves!).

Originally it came in a chunky and quite clumsy design, which has thankfully since been replaced with a much slimmer and lighter version. It also now genuinely fits in your pocket, which is handy.

Instore at Tesco you can pick up any colour of Nintendo DS Lite, with a free game, for £96.97.

Titles to choose from include:

Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What To Eat?
High School Musical 2: Work This Out!
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
Mario Kart DS
Nintendogs: Labrador & Friends
Spore Creatures
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise

This offer finishes on the 30th of November 2008.

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Even though it’s been out for quite some time now, Mario Kart DS is still one of the best racing games available for the handheld console. I think that being able to race other players online probably helps quite a bit, especially as you could literally do it sitting on the toilet (if you wished!).

If you’ve never played a Mario Kart title before, it involves various characters from different Mario games racing each other in go-karts on tracks themed from locations in the Mario series.

Pop in to Asda and get this game for £14.

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With Christmas on the horizon, it’s nice to see that there are still a few decent console deals available right now. That being said, it wouldn’t surprise me to see stocks running low nearer the big day, especially with Nintendo hardware.

Kicking it off we have the Nintendo DS Lite, which is easily the best handheld on the market today. With a great back catalogue, as well as the ability to play GBA titles, you’ll always find something suitable to play.

Click here to get the black system with a copy of Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? and an essential kit (which contains a car power adapter, protective cases, and other useful stuff) for £99.97 from Argos. For a limited time you’ll also get a £5 gift voucher thrown in, free of charge.

The Nintendo Wii needs no real introduction, as every man and his dog either has one already or has read about it or seen it on television. It’s fair to say that this has changed gaming forever, if only because it’s got older people more involved.

A minor drawback is that there aren’t too many great titles available, but I have a felling that we’ll see some good stuff over the next couple of years.

Instore at Tesco you can get the console, with a selected game, for £179.97.

Meanwhile, at Blockbuster you can pick up the system with copies of FIFA 09 and Mario Kart Wii for £179.99.

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Kung Fu Panda is based on the film of the same name, and is aimed squarely at children. Progressing through the game unlocks more characters for you to control and use in the multiplayer modes.

As with many titles that have been released recently, this comes with a fair amount of mini-games to take part in. Even more characters can be unlocked when taking part in these as well.

Comet are selling the Wii version for £9.99 - for more information, click here. Xbox 360 owners can click here to get their version for the same price from the same retailer, whilst instore at Comet you can pick up the DS and PlayStation 3 releases for £9.99 too.

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Assassins Creed sees you taking the role of Altair, who is one of the feared assassins that intend to stop conflict between the two sides that make up the Third Crusade.

Although some have criticised this game for being a bit repetitive, it’s actually both visually stunning and quite difficult at times as well.

To buy the PS3 release for £9.99 from Play.com, simply click here. DS owners can click here to get their version for the same price from Comet.

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