Top Playstation 3 Gifts for 2009

If you have ever had to buy a gift for a family member or friend with a gaming console, then you should know that choosing the right gift can usually be tedious work. Whether it's games, headsets, on-line content, parts, accessories, or any other peripheral for that matter, there is most likely more than one item to choose from at the store. Throughout this article, you will be guided to some of the best and least expensive gifts suggested for gift-giving to avid gamers.

Before we begin, please take note that games will not be mentioned below.

First of all, we have the most important, indispensable, vital, number one accessory you should ever buy for your Playstation 3 system. The Dualshock 3 controller wth Sixaxis. When the PS3 first debuted, there was only one controller for it---it was a black controller without vibration functionality. Now, as of this writing, there are more colors to the controller, and the new controller features 'Dualshock'- Sony's name for the controller's vibration feedback. One of these vital gaming tools retails at around $50.

Secondly, a generic Ethernet CAT-6 cable. If your giftee either is a hardcore online gamer or would like to be one, then this is their gateway to the world of internet gaming. You plug one end to the back of the PS3, plug the other end into your internet modem (or router), and enter the on-line gaming paradise. There are many things you can accomplish with the internet by your side in your PS3; like internet gaming with people from around the world, downloading game demos or videos, buying movies and games, surfing the web, and much more. These cables range from about $15-$40, depending on brand, quality, and cable length.

Third, the Playstation Eye. They're about $50-60, and are very useful for many tasks. It's a camera for your PS3! You can record video, take photos, use the camera for games, and more.

Fourth is the Playstation 3 Playstation 2 Memory Card Adaptor. Note that this is only useful if your gamer has Playstation 2 games and Playstation 2 game data on PS2 memory cards. This small wonder allows you to transfer your old Playstation 2 memory card data onto your PS3's hard drive. In the package though, is only the adaptor, not a USB cable, which is required to use this accessory. The adaptor is from $14-$20, the separate USB cable--about $10, depending on length and brand.

Fifth, we have a Playstation Store card. They are like gift cards, you use them on the internet to download games, movies, and content to your system. They're usually in the form of $25 or so.

Sixth, is a nice, extra A-to-B USB cable, for charging your controllers. They can range from $5-$20, if you do your shopping right.

These generic accessories, and the genuine Sony PS3 accessories are sure to make your family happy when they unwrap it during the holidays, and all of the items listed here(besides the console itself) are under $100!