How to Buy Accessories for a Sony PlayStation

As with its impressive collection of games, Sony offers a wide variety of items designed to complement your PlayStation. All prices listed are approximate.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• RF Units
• Televisions
• PlayStation Game Doctor
• PlayStation Controllers
• PlayStation Games
• PlayStation Memory Cards
• PlayStation Multiplayer Adapters
• PlayStation Racing Wheels
• PlayStations

1. Choose from a variety of controller options: wireless ($50 for two); numerous colors of dual shock controllers, which provide the crashes and hits ($25); and arcade-style joystick controllers ($35).

2. Add a memory card to your system to save game progress and settings. They come in a range of sizes and some are even computer-adaptive, storing up to 4 mb of memory ($15 to $50).

3. Add a multiplayer adapter to accommodate up to eight players at a time ($25).

4. Choose from numerous racing wheels designed for the wide selection of racing games ($30 to $55).

5. Be aware of miscellaneous accessories: a Game Doctor will fix damaged CDs; guns for first-person shooting games; an RF switch or adapter for those TVs without audio/video connections; extension cables for controllers; game and system organizers; system carrying cases and backpacks; and replacement adapters and wires ($10 to $60).

6. Look for these accessories and others at local and online electronic and toy retailers.

Tips & Warnings

• Memory card requirements for a specific game will be explicitly stated in the game's instructions.
• Hint books for virtually every major game are available. Consult them if you get stuck or if you just want to know all the ins and outs of any particular title ($10).
• Taking proper care of your PlayStation, games and accessories will ensure their longevity.