Consoles battle to be top toy

Deciding which of the two major consoles out this Christmas will suit you or that someone special in your life is an expensive gamble. But it need not be.

The well-established Xbox 360 from Microsoft and Nintendo’s latest offering, the Wii, are set to battle it out for the hearts and minds of Irish consumers this Christmas.

Many consumers are considering avoiding the decision between the two consoles by buying both.

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