Top 5 Playstation 3 Christmas Gifts for 2008

Playstation 3 games are a great gift idea this year for any Playstation 3 gamer. The choices for Playstation 3 game gifts are plentiful, as many new Playstation 3 games have debuted in recent weeks, just in time for holiday gift giving. The best Playstation 3 gift ideas are organized by rank, but the choices run the full range of age appropriateness. Playstation 3 games can be purchased at major retailers such as Target, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Gamestop, and other local video game stores. Many online stores also sell Playstation 3 games, such as the giant online retailer Amazon.

1. Guitar Hero World Tour

Playstation 3 has a new addition to the Guitar Hero series of games, which debuted in stores on 10/26/08. The Guitar Hero World Tour Playstation 3 game is at the top of the list for the hottest Playstation 3 game this holiday season. Tweens, teens, and adults alike will enjoy this improved version, which allows between 4-8 people to engage in an online Battle of the Bands. Guitar Hero World Tour also allows players to customize the characters and choose single or a combination of instruments. Players may also create logos and album covers in this version of the Guitar Hero games for Playstation 3.

Guitar Hero World Tour features classic rock and new modern sounds from bands such as Linkin Park, the classic Eagles, and popular 80's band, Van Halen. Today's teens will appreciate the variety of music to choose from with Guitar Hero World Tour. The ESRB rating for Guitar Hero World Tour is Teen. The suggested price for Guitar Hero World Tour starts at $59.99.

2. Little Big Planet

The second hottest game on the Playstation 3 list for this year is Little Big Planet, a Playstation 3 game designed for somewhat younger players. This game highlights creative play and allows players to design characters, locations, and object, as well as create levels. Players get to create a world with Little Big Planet.. The 3-D characters and designs are appealing and tweens can join other Little Big Planet players and visit their "worlds." Little Big Planet gamers can also invite other players to visit the worlds they create.

Litttle Big Planet is a hot holiday game choice for Playstation 3 gamers who like to create while they play. Ideally, this Playstation 3 game by SCEA would appeal to gamers in the pre-teen age range. The suggested retail price is $59.99. The ESRB rating is E for Everyone for Little Big Planet.

3. Call of Duty: World at War

Fans of the Playstation 3 Call of Duty series of games will enjoy the latest version of this game, titled, Call of Duty: World at War. The backstory of this Playstation 3 game takes place during World War ll. Players have the choice of becoming a Russian soldier or US Marine character. Like other Call of Duty Playstation 3 games, this newest version promises hours of battle and cool special effects.

Call of Duty: World at War is an Activision/Treyarch product. The ESRB rating is Mature, so older teens and adults are the best candidates for this Playstation 3 gaming gift this year. The $59.99 suggested retail price is consistent with other new Playstation 3 games for 2008.

4. WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009

The newest WWE game for Playstation 3 wrestling fans is ready for holiday gift giving. WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 is listed here for diehard WWE Playstation 3 gamers who would enjoy the latest version this year. The features of this Playstation 3 game are similar to earlier versions, so gamers will have some familiarity with how to play the game.

In WWE Smackdown vs. Raw, Playstation 3 gamers have the chance to enter a virtual WWE world through the game. Though there are few new features on this WWE Smackdown version, players who have enjoyed other Playstation 3 WWE games should be happy with the 2009 version. The average price for WWE Smackdown vs. Raw is about $59.99.

5. Bolt

The newest Disney game for Playstation 3 is ready for holiday gift giving to younger Playstation 3 gamers. Bolt, the video game, is based on the new Disney movie of the same name, which is an animated feature with the animated character voices of Miley Cyrus and John Travolta. Players get to travel the world with the Bolt and Penny, the two main characters in the Disney movie, while they engage in getting their enemies in the game.

The $49.99 suggested retail price for Bolt is slightly less than other new Playstation 3 games for the holidays. Bolt is a Playstation 3 game with an ESRB rating of E for Everyone, and the ideal gamer for this new Playstation 3 game is an older child or tween who likes Disney themed adventure games.