The holidays present the oddest paradox for the gamer: Surrounded by a shiny new console (or two), how can you score the best games when you're bankrupt from gift-giving yourself? Considering that most games, no matter what the console, run upwards of $35, doling out cash for new games can be a little like trying to draw blood from a rock.
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But if you look a little closer, you may find some true diamonds in the rough that won't break your bank. Here is a list of low-cost games, by console, that you should definitely snap up and start playing. And all of these games are certified hits.
What new game did you get for your console? Let us know in the comments.