The Console Queen doesn't loathe PC gaming, but she's sick and tired of laying down cash for short-lived upgrades. Now she owns a console, or two...or four, and is living la vida console.

Sony PlayStation 2
The 500-lb gorilla of console gaming. It may not the most powerful piece of hardware on the block, but for pure mainstream appeal and number of titles available, you can't beat it.
$199.99 [BUY NOW]

Xbox Bundle
At first we thought it was "evil empire" hype, but now we believe. The Xbox really does have the raw power to beat the pants off of the other consoles. And now it comes with two games -- Sega GT 2002 (yawn) and Jet Set Radio Future (totally sweet).
$199.99 [BUY NOW]

GameCube Indigo
At first, we were dubious of the underpowered GameCube and its tiny discs. But pure content has made Nintendo a surprisingly strong contender. With the Mario, Metroid, Starfox, Zelda, and Resident Evil franchises locked up, and all the best Star Wars games, the GameCube makes the case for gameplay over graphics.
$149.99 [BUY NOW]

PS2 Network Adapter
Use this to connect your PS2 to your broadband (honestly, don't even bother with dialup) internet connection. There aren't too many good games to play yet, but hang in there -- this is the next big wave.
$66.99 [BUY NOW]

Xbox Live Starter Kit
The Xbox already has a network adaptor built in, so instead, Microsoft will sell you a headset and a one-year pass to their gated gaming community. As with the PS2, it all depends on if there's an online game you're itching to play already.
$49.99 [BUY NOW]

[RECESSION SPECIAL]
PaRappa the Rapper 2
Everyone's favorite rapping puppy is back, and even though he's paler than Eminem, we love him anyway. And you can usually find him for $25-30, so you won't feel guilty payinf full price for a game you can beat in one sitting.
$29.99 [BUY NOW]