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Despite what certain financial analysts say, the PlayStation 3 is still a great system to own. Seriously, when is the last time you trusted a financial analyst to tell you anything? Come on, you see how the economy is faring on these people’s advice. Anyway, if you have a PS3 owner on your list this year, here’s a a list for you last minute shoppers. We cover everything from stocking stuffers to the big toys should you need to find something little or be the holiday hero. 

PlayStation Network Prepaid Card: These cards are perfect for those who don’t want to spend a lot of money this year. The values of these cards range from $20, $50 and I believe you can even a name your own value. You can find these cards anywhere games are sold. To clarify, these cards are to be used for the PlayStation Network Store and can be used to purchase games, themes or even that Summer Home in the, uh, PlayStation Home. 

A new hard drive: The great thing about the PS3 besides the Blu-ray player? The fact that the hard drive space is easily expandable without having to purchase a pricey hard drive. You can opt to buy an external USB hard drive (which run from about $85 and up for a decent upgrade) or if the person you are shopping for likes to tinker will things, there are a number of decently priced internal hard drive options to choose from as well. If you are worried about voiding a warranty, don’t be. The manual that comes with the PS3 has a section that specifically tells you how to perform the hard drive upgrade and Sony has even publicly said that it encourages doing this. C-Net and GamePro have decent lists of hard drives and step-by-step instructions for performing the PS3 hard drive upgrade.

Call of Duty: World at War: Does the person you are shopping for really enjoy war games? If so, Call of Duty: World at War is the latest game in the Call of Duty war game series. World at War goes back to the series’ roots with a World War II setting with fighting from Berlin to the Pacific. Met with favorable reviews, the game provides a healthy multiplayer experience both online and with a Co-Op campaign, that will guarantee longevity in this game’s life span.

Valkyria Chronicles: This game is aimed more at the niche audience. If you are shopping for someone who likes anime and strategy games, this is sure-fire winner as a gift. The game takes place in an alternate World War II-like setting and has the player lead the Federation’s 7th Platoon against the evil Empire. Valkyria Chronicles provides fun turn-based strategy action and mixes it with a beautiful artwork that resembles a watercolor painting in action. 

LittleBigPlanet: LittleBigPlanet is quickly becoming the must-own game for the PS3. Mixing imagination with a playful settings, LittleBigPlanet, is something that hasn’t been seen in a video game ever before. Players will explore their way through a main quest, learning how the world of LittleBigPlanet works, then, players can set out to create their own levels and share them with the online community. With already over thousands of games populating the LBP community, players will find non-stop fun throughout the holidays. 

Guitar Hero World Tour Band Kit: Another holiday season, another Guitar Hero game. These games sell like they are going out of style, yet seemingly never do. This year’s Guitar Hero release, offers up a complete rock kit including drums, microphone, bass and guitar. The game offers up 86 tracks out of the box and now, the ability to create your own tracks. World Tour also offers players the opportunity to completely customize their own characters, instruments, and band logos. Of course, if you are tired of the plastic instruments clogging the living room up, you can purchase just the game as well.

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