The gadget junkie in all of us got hit hard in the wallet this year, thanks to this selection of the top tech toys of 2012.
PlayStation Bundle and PlayStation Pulse
PlayStation 3 may not have a touchscreen controller (although the PlayStation Vita has an innovative cross-play functionality, but only for a few games) but it has a boatload of horsepower to compensate. The system can play Blu-Ray discs and has a very impressive selection of network apps such as Netflix, Hulu, and major sports available for streaming content. Oh, and it plays games!
The holiday bundle you’ll see a lot of on Black Friday couples the recently-redesigned system with the Infamous Pack (which includes the three games of the Infamous series) and the Uncharted Dual Pack, which includes the first two Nathan Drake adventures. If you’re intrepid enough, you may find a console bundle that includes Uncharted 3, but even if you don’t, the holiday bundle hits the right notes at exactly the right price tag.
If you’re looking to splurge a little more, the PlayStation Pules headset is great for those late-night gaming sessions when you don’t want to interrupt anyone else in the house. The headset uses a USB dongle that plugs into the front of the console, providing 7.1 virtual surround sound and the ability to chat with other players through a hidden microphone. Very comfortable and a great gadget for anyone who appreciates some good audio. (And yes, you can use it with other devices outside of your PS3.)
