Playstation 3 Christmas Gifts: Must-Have Accessories

Playstation 3 Christmas gift ideas don't have to be limited to the new selection of PS3 games. There is a huge variety of gaming accessories out there in just about every price range. Here are 5 Playstation 3 Christmas gift ideas that won't break your bank.

1. Silicone Controller Case - Help someone you know protect their game controllers this Christmas with a non-slip silicone controller case. The silicone controller case comes in a variety of colors, from red and blue to white. The silicone case helps keep the dirt and grime that accumulates from normal use from wearing out the buttons. Its silicone design is durable and completely washable.

You can pick up a silicone controller case online for between $4 and $20. The cheapest place to find these cases is at Deal Extreme's online store.

2. Dual Controller Charging Station - The dual controller charging station is an excellent Christmas gift idea for serious gamers. It allows players to charger 2 controllers at the same time. Charging the controllers is as simple as plugging the charging station into a USB port. When controllers are completely charged, blue LED lights will let you know.

Wal-Mart and target stores carry the dual controller charging station for only $20 plus tax. The USB cord is sold separately.

3. Blu-Ray DVD remote control - The blu-ray DVD remote control is a fantastically sleek remote that lets you use your playstation 3 to play blu-ray DVDs. Its design makes it a comfortable fit in your hand and with bluetooth capabilities there is little lag time in functions.

There is one thing about the blu-ray DVD remote that is undesirable. It has no power button. To turn the power off you actually have to use the regular PS3 menu options.

The blu-ray DVD remote can be purchased at Target retail stores for $20.

4. Logitech ChillStream Game Pad - The Logitech Chillstream Game Pad for PS3 is based on the same technology used in the Chillstream game pad for PCs. It has a built in fan that can be manipulated directly from the game pad itself. The Chillstream game pad is specifically designed to keep a player's hands cool for hours and hours of game play by pushing air onto the thumb and into the palm of the hand. The game pad is available in silver or black and sells for around $20 to $40.

5. Air Cooler - When you spend the amount of money on a gaming system as you do for a Playstation 3 that last thing you want it to do is overheat. By purchasing an air cooler system you can prevent just that. The Air Cooler reduces the temperature of the PS3 by 10 degrees.

The Playstation Air Cooler is small in size and weight so it doesn't make your PS3 hard to store and it sells for only about $30 at Target stores.

With these five gift ideas for Playstation 3 owners under your Christmas tree you're sure to be the favorite gift giver in the room. Have a wonderful Christmas and may all your PS3 filled nights be merry.