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Patience is a virtue, and you're going to have to be pretty virtuous if you're one of the millions of UK PlayStation Fans awaiting the arrival of the ps3. As if it wasn't bad enough we had to rewrite our letters to Santa this year (because it now won't hit our shelves until March), we're also all going to be green with envy as the web fills up with the usual reviews, cheats, and walkthroughs etc from sites in the States where they will get their hands on the console from November 17th.

Personally, my patience (lost my virtue a long time ago) ran out already, and my craving for HD gaming led me to the xbox 360. I suspect many others will do the same this Christmas and I don't blame you. To not release the most hyped console of all time for Christmas has got to be the craziest decision Sony has made (apart from the choice of software packed with their MP3 Walkman - but don't get me started on that one). It can't even be based on format because the ps3 will be region free, and you can play any ps3 game on it no matter what part of the world you bought it from.

If you do decide to cut your losses and go for the xbox 360 you won't be disappointed, I certainly haven't been. But you should be aware that in their hurry to steal the HD gaming market, Microsoft left a couple of jobs as 'work in progress'. Although the list is growing, the xbox 360 still only plays a handful of original xbox games. If you're starting afresh that?s fine, but if you've got a hefty back-catalogue of xbox titles you were planning to play then that?s a real bummer. Backwards compatibility was a target that simply wasn't reached in time for release and early release was obviously of greater importance to Microsoft than it appears to be for Sony.

However, if you're a PlayStation purist, or simply do not fancy the xbox 360 or the nintendo Wii, then your virtue will be well rewarded. Although I find it difficult to understand some of Sony's business decisions, I can fully understand the hype surrounding the ps3. It will be without doubt the most powerful domestic games console available, boasting the 'Cell' processor, twelve times faster than processors found in top range PC's. The ps3 will also offer 'Blue-ray' technology which Sony are heavily promoting to take over from DVD, as well as offering free 'out of the box' online gaming (broadband connection required).

All of this extra 'oomph' inevitably comes at a cost, and you should expect to pay more for the prestige of owning such a machine. You'll also need to keep an eye on game prices too from November and compare them to its rivals, afterall there is no point owning the thing if you have to rob a bank every time you want something to play on it. On the plus side it will play any PS2 or PS1 titles you have tucked away.

Whatever you decide, have a happy Christmas, and keep on gaming !

Rob O'Neill is owner of console Fun, the one stop shop for information on video games consoles including xbox, xbox 360, PS1, PS2, ps3, PSP, nintendo gamecube, Wii, and DS.

When choosing your vacation at reunion resort, orlando, you must first select how you would like to book- either as a complete package through reunion itself, where they take care of everything from checking you in to arranging everything you may need or wish for e.g. tickets to attractions etc. Alternatively you can book with a propertys individual owner so that you know precisely what the home looks like, its exact location within the development etc. Either way you are assured of the utmost quality to make your stay memorable.

Condominiums vary in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms and the villas can range from 2 to 7 bedrooms. Of course with the villas you have your very own private pool/spa and quite often a games and/or fitness room in addition to all the facilities reunion has to offer generally.

recreation

golf is a major feature of the reunion resort, orlando. It can very proudly boast THREE Championship Courses: - the Legacy Course (Arnold Palmer Signature Course), the Independence Course (Tom Watson Signature Course). Both of these are already open and the Tradition Course (Jack Nicklaus Signature Course) is currently under construction and plans to open early in 2006.

Additional recreation facilities include:

Equestrian Centre and Stables (due for completion late 2005). This will allow guests to indulge in their passion for horse riding or for beginners it is a perfect way to get around and receive an alternate view of reunion.

Water and swimming Pavilion (due for completion summer 2005). This is going to be a state-of-the-art; multi-level, multi-acre water park, which will include rubber tube, rides along a lazy river, waterfalls, 2 thrilling waterslides and childrens pools. Surrounding these features are lovely landscaped gardens where you can relax in the wonderful floridian sunshine and enjoy a refreshing cool drink at the pool bar.

In addition to the water Park, there are several quiet pools scattered throughout the resort as well as the Seven Eagles Pool Pavilion which offers a beautiful pool, 2 jacuzzis and the chance to dine at the Pavilion Bar and Grille.

Kids facilities

Adjacent to this is the Kids Activity Centre where children aged 4-12 are invited to join in all the many varied activities on offer. In addition to daily activities (a small fee may be applicable for certain activities) there are Kids Crew Camps on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Older children are catered for too. They are invited to come along for volleyball, movies and many other fun things with people their own age.

Nearby is the Fitness Centre. It offers an array of cardiovascular equipment and hopes to introduce group classes and personal trainers in the near future.

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Other facilities which are planned for the future include a Spa and Wellness Centre (due 2007), more resort pools, tennis courts (due late 2006), biking/hiking/walking trails and reunion Square Entertainment Complex consisting of shops, restaurants, and lots more (due 2006).

Once reunion resort and club is completed (2008), it will be in a class of its own offering you the ultimate vacation. You will be based in a luxury resort with varied and up to the minute facilities and yet will remain a mere 6miles/10minute drive away from Walt Disney world and all it has to offer.

Peter Kenny has been travelling to florida for the last 20 years. You can find more articles on renting and buying private vacation homes here http://www.windsorpalmsflorida.com and http://www.reunionresort.us.com