03 How To Pick Naruto Video Games

PAGE TITLE Pick Naruto Video Games
DIFFICULTY Moderately Easy
INTRODUCTION Since the first Naruto video game was released in Japan in March 2003 there has been an explosive growth in the selection of Naruto video games for use with each of the major video game devices. However, as each game becomes available it is licensed for only a single device. The video games are major part of the Naruto franchise and receive major publicity in Naruto websites and magazines.

SECTION TITLE Prepare to Pick Out Naruto Video Games for Your System
STEPS
Step 1: Check out the Naruto video game choices for the specific game platform you own or plan to own, from among PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable. Each of these platform support one or more games.
Step 2: Exclude the Japanese versions of these games unless you have fluency in the Japanese language or are otherwise prepared for the challenge of playing a game in an unfamiliar language.
Step 3: Read reviews, tips and advertising messages about the Naruto video games in Shonen Jump's "Naruto Collector" magazines.

SECTION TITLE Pick and Purchase the Right Naruto Video Game
Step 1: Pick Naruto video games based on the characters available in each game, so that you can be assured of being able to play the characters that interest you most. For instance, the ad on p. 7 of "Naruto Collector 3" discloses that in the PlayStation 2 game "Ultimate Ninja 2" you can play as Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi, Tsunade, or more than two dozen other characters.
Step 2: Browse the Naruto Nintendo Games website if you own or plan to pick a Nintendo DS device to play Naruto video games (see Resources below).
Step 3: Purchase your Naruto video game at a neighborhood store or from the Naruto store on Amazon.com (see Resources below).

THINGSYOUWILLNEED
1. Video game device that supports the game you pick
RESOURCES
1. Browse the Naruto Nintendo Games website
2. Check out the Naruto store on Amazon.com
OVERALLWARNINGS
1. Be careful to order your video game carefully based on the device that you will lose. Many stores and online sellers charge a re-stocking fee and/or return shipping charge before they will allow you to return merchandise that you have ordered incorrectly. If the packaging is no longer sealed, they may not accept your return at all.
OVERALLTIPS
1. If you own a Nintendo DS or Play Station 2 video game console you will have the widest choice of Naruto games available. The other devices are playing catch-up to license and develop Naruto games.