The world of video games and video game accessories has grown immensely in the last decade or so. Today, there are three main companies in the video game industry: Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft. Nintendo has the Wii, Wii fit, and Nintendo DS; Sony has the Playstation 3 and PSP; and Microsoft has the Xbox 360. There are of course earlier gaming systems created by each of these companies, but these are the most recent. The first major decision a prospective gamer must make is which gaming console to buy. Once that decision is made, a whole plethora of other options opens up. For the Wii alone, there are many different accessories made by Nintendo as well as third-party retailers such as Wii gunsand Nintendo DS car chargers There are different reasons to buy accessories for a gaming console. Sometimes different accessories are required for certain games. On the other hand, some people buy decorations for their console and remotes. It all depends on the individual gamer.
When buying video games accessories such as Xbox 360 controllers, there are two major options: buying from the first party console maker, or from a third party vendor. There are pros and cons to either decision.
When buying from a console maker, one can expect to pay more money (sometimes a lot more). However, many people prefer to have all their accessories uniform. For example, they want everything to be Nintendo brand. The signature white Wii accessories look good together. In addition, you can be assured that the product will work optimally with the system as it is made from the same developer. On the other hand, some people choose to buy accessories from a third party vendor. This is usually a cheaper way to go, but you lose that uniformity that can be found in Nintendo-made wii products such as a Wii fit yoga mat. The third party accessories are usually the same when it comes to quality, but will look slightly different and have a different logo. Some people frown upon the different look of the third party accessories and often have doubts as to whether or not they will work well with the console. The best way to see what the highest quality third-party accessories are is to read reviews. Many Video game vendors and online marketplaces such as Amazon have an extensive amount of reviews for each video game accessory. Make sure to read a few reviews, as one bad review out of 20 good reviews is probably not indicative of the product.
Regardless of what kind of video games accessories you are looking to buy, shopping around is always key! Dont discount third-party items right away. They are usually a cheaper way to get an important accessory.