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Sega Dreamcast System is making a comeback!

It was so surprising to see an article about the Sega Dreamcast the other day on Yahoo news. The full reason why it is making a comeback isn’t quite known, but is believed to be linked to the recession.

The history of this console is that the Dreamcast came out in 1998 and was the last system Sega ever manufactured. It surpassed Playstation and Nintendo 64 back in its day because of its superior graphics at the time. You can find great deals on this console at GetItNext!

Big Savings on Nintendo Wii Console - June 24th Daily Deal

Big news discount shoppers, on June 24th eBay's Daily Deal is a Nintendo Wii Console.  I've never seen them discounted so this is going to be interesting, remember daily deals offer free shipping.  Here is a link to take you to the daily deal page, Nintendo Wii Daily Deal. 

So what kind of discount can you expect?  Well typically daily deals are 20-90 percent off retail and always offer free shipping.  The daily deals also get updated at 11am (est) so make sure to check back right at 11am.  Remember the daily deal is like a woot, once they sell out the deal is over.

Here's a useful search in case you're more interested in bidding on a Wii console or finding a used one.

Here is a hilarious Wii video for your enjoyment:

Mario Kart with Wheel 50% Off & Free Ship Today Only - eBay Daily Deal

Act quick this one won't last long.  Today eBay has a daily deal on Mario Kart (includes Wii Wheel) and free shipping.  Here's the link to buy this before its too late, Mario Kart Daily Deal.

In case you didn't act fast enough on the daily deal or prefer auctions, here are the current Mario Kart auctions listed on eBay.

Dancing With The Stars on Tour

Tickets are available on Ebay for the 2008-2009 Dancing With The Stars Tour.  Scheduled to appear on tour are Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer, Toni Braxton and Alex Mazo, Maurice Green and Cheryl Burke, and Marlee Matlin and Fabian Sanchez.  This tour will be smaller than in the past year and guarantees a higher quality show with more practice.  According to reported information, fans will be able to compete in a dance competition prior to the start of the show in hopes of winning the victory seats to view the show.  So make sure you're all practiced up on your Dancing With The Stars - We Dance game for the Wii!

The tour hits 37 venues and begins on December 17th.

Keeping kids busy during the Holidays

This time next week, we will be getting ready to celebrate Christmas and New Years, but the kids will be off for a least another week! Oh, how to keep them entertained during the extra time once some of the Christmas present magic wears off.

If you one of the lucky ones to have snow, sledding is fun with your crazy carpet/tube sled or toboggan. Be sure to layer in all the latest winter attire. Grab your skates and hockey stick and pick up a game of hockey with the little ones. Building a snowman is always an option - don't forget the hat and corn cob pipe. Skiing is fun too, whether it be downhill skiing or cross-country skiing!

For those days when it is down right freezing outside, board games or a  Wii, will fill up some time and soon enough the kids will be back to school wanting to tell their friends about their family holiday adventures!

Check out the Autographed Hockey Memorabilia!

Top Boys Board Game Gift Ideas for 2008

Looking for a gift that will get your son, grandson, or nephew off of his Wii, PS3 or Xbox 360 for a little while? Well here is a list of some of the most popular board games for kids:

Risk    

Stratego

Battleship

Battleship Star Wars

Star Wars Galactic Heros

Spy Trackdown

Coolest Wii Gadget for 2008 - Glow Sabers

Nintendo never ceases to impress me.  First they launched the Wii console, then the Wii Fit now they come out with the very fun Star Wars: The Clone Wars game.  Along with the game Nintendo is peddling Wii Dual Glow Sabers that will enhance your Jedi experience.  Not only are the sabers fun, but they are a very affordable accessory for your Wii console.  Check out this link for Wii Glow Saber deals.

Need a Last Minute Wii? Here's How To Find One Fast

Once again the Nintendo Wii has proven to be a tough find this holiday season.  As we get closer to the holiday's the scarcity of this gaming system increases.  The Wii fit is even harder to find than the Wii console, I've been told if you're not there the day the trucks arrive with fresh units you have no chance. 

So what is a procrastinator to do if you have little one's that are counting on Santa delivering a Wii or a Fit?  Well there is one guaranteed place to find one, eBay. 

With time running out I've listed a couple of searches that will help you find one quick.  I've only included a search for Buy It Now's to help save time and also a search called Find a Deal which only returns listings that will end in the next 4 hours with zero bids, this could help you find a quick bargain.  Good luck and happy Wii hunting.

Buy It Now Search:

Nintendo Wii Console

Used Nintendo Wii Console

Nintendo Wii Fit

Nintendo Wii Game

Find a Deal search:

Nintendo Wii Console

Used Nintendo Wii Console

Nintendo Wii Fit

Nintendo Wii Game

The Clone Wars - Star Wars for the Next Generation

When the first Star Wars movie, now officially titled “A New Hope”, was released in theaters in 1977, I was seven years old. “The Empire Strikes Back” followed in 1980, and the original trilogy wrapped up in 1983 with “Return of the Jedi”. I would have given anything for a real lightsaber…come to think of it, I still would! The point is, I grew up with the world George Lucas created at impressionable times in my life.

The Star Wars universe then produced book after book from imaginative writers such as Timothy Zhan and Kevin J Anderson at a time in my life when I really enjoyed reading. The books I felt, did, and continue to do a fantastic job in furthering the Star Wars tale for those wanting a future-look into the lives of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and company.

My son is now seven years old, and Star Wars means as much or more to him now, as it did to me all those years ago. That is what I think is one of the most unique characteristics of the Star Wars saga – it spans generations, and in some cases brings generations together. Essentially, the motion picture versions of the original trilogy, in addition to the prequel trilogy, tell the life story of Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi heroism, and his fall from grace to the Dark Side as Darth Vader - albeit a little backward in presentation.

And now, the spin-off story set between the motion pictures “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith”, is the story of the Clone Wars as the latest chapter. Thanks to the two animated dvd’s; “Star Wars Clone Wars – Volumes One and Two”, and the theater-released computer animated “Star Wars - The Clone Wars” prefacing the television series of the same name, my son now wants to either be a Clone Trooper, or a Jedi when he grows up. Well, who am I to stand in his way…provided he can score me that real lightsaber.

Star Wars Video Games & Accessories - Wii                Nintendo Wii

Star Wars Video Games & Accesories - Nintendo DS    Nintendo DS

Star Wars Video Games - Playstation                          Sony PS3

Star Wars Video Games - Xbox                                   Xbox 360

Star Wars Video Games - PC

The real battle: Guitar Hero versus Rock Band

There was a time in my life when I wished I could be in a rock band, traveling to different venues every night with groupies in tow.  Now, my dreams of travel are less frequent and in an SUV rather than a tour bus.  Oh, and my groupies call me “mom”.  Besides the occasional drum solo on the steering wheel or the belting of a tune I just can’t seem to get out of my head, I am in search of a venue for the inner rock star that lies within me.  Thus, the real battle begins.  Do I purchase Guitar Hero or Rock Band?

Guitar Hero offers 70+ songs to play along with, allows me to play with other “musicians” through the multiple guitar battle mode, and comes with a Gibson Les Paul guitar controller.  And I can customize my “guitar” because of the removable face plate.  If I am feeling exceptionally bold, I can even battle with other “musicians” worldwide via an online multi-play mode.

In comparison, Rock Band’s song list for this package is similar in length to Guitar Hero, but also advertises more current hits along with classic rock band hits.  However, it does not confine me to just a guitar for my instrument of choice.  I can enlist a bassist or drummer or pass the mic to a lead vocalist.  Not to mention, I have eliminated the idea of taking turns by adding more instruments.

Either way, I get to go on tour, by never leaving my living room.

Sony PS3         Nintendo Wii          Xbox 360