London Student: Cheap Alternatives to Gaming Consoles
2013 has ushered in an exciting and revolutionised gaming console market, with Nintendo’s Wii U still fresh on the shelves, Sony announcing the new PS4 for release later this year and Microsoft adding a little healthy competition with their Xbox 720 expected to hit shops around the same time.
But those consoles don’t come cheap and when you’re pinching the pennies of your student loan a brand spanking new game console usually comes pretty low down on your list of needs. So until you’ve saved up enough money or convinced your friends and family to dive into their pockets and buy you one for your birthday, here are some cheap gaming alternatives guaranteed to keep you entertained.
Game Apps:
Smartphones and tablet devices offer a world of games, with everything from shoot ‘em ups to puzzle games and quizzes. You can even get old classics, such as Asteroids, Pacman and Street Fighter IV straight to your phone
An advantage with playing game apps is they’re cheap as chips to install, with some being completely free of charge. Another plus is you can play them wherever you are. You couldn’t fit your Xbox 360 on the bus to uni with you, now could you?
Online Gaming:
If you want a break from typing up your dissertation then online game websites are the perfect solution. Websites like Money Gaming offer a huge selection of slot machine, instant win and casino classics all in one place.
Although the majority of online gaming websites require a deposit there are a loads of great promotional offers to help you stretch your spending and even earn some real cash prizes. Just make sure you don’t pour your entire food budget into online roulette.
Emulators:
Apps and online gaming websites are all well and good but sometimes you just have a craving for an old classic. Emulators are downloadable computer programmes that allow you access to a huge selection of rare and discontinued game titles.
All you will need is a controller compatible with your PC, which is available online or from a variety of stores, and then you can enjoy a blast from the gaming past for free.
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