Gaming Gifts 2011: Party Games

Kick-start everyone's party this holiday season with some PlayStation 3 titles that are guaranteed to get your family and friends in the festive spirit.

Christmas is the perfect time to get everyone together, so make sure every event is extra special with these fantastic PlayStation party games. They'll make the perfect gift for someone who likes to play host and give everyone a moment in the spotlight. 

For breaking the ice...

Start the Party! Save the World is the ideal way to get your guests to know each other a little better. It's packed with hilarious, light-hearted mini-games that up to four of you can compete in using PlayStation Move. Your motion controller will turn into everything from a giant brush to an oversized magnet in these frantic, fast-paced challenges.

For those who love late night games, treat them to a copy of After Hours Athletes. Your PlayStation Move motion controller will help you pot every ball in Hustle Kings, hit the bullseye in Top Darts and perform a perfect strike in High Velocity bowling.

For the all singing, all dancing...

For that natural born performer, a copy of Michael Jackson The Experience is the ideal gift. Not only can you sing along to huge hits including Thriller, Smooth Criminal and Bad, you can also perfect his jaw-dropping routines and signature dance moves using PlayStation Move.

The musical fan will go wild for a copy of Grease. Take a trip back to Rydell High School and use PlayStation Move to re-live your favourite moments, groove with Danny and Sandy and sing along to the film's greatest hits.

Work off that festive feast...

If you know someone who likes to keep fit and toned, despite the copious amount of holiday treats, pick up a copy of Zumba Fitness for them. With 30 dance routines inspired by samba, mambo and hip hop, this high-energy workout will keep them looking and feeling great.

How about burning those Christmas calories to 40 body-rocking hits? Check out DanceStar Party, the energetic dance game with a pumping workout mode. It's ideal for keeping in shape, learning the hottest moves and getting everyone together. Bust some moves and shape up this festive season.

For the ultimate party gift...

If you really want to surprise your partying pals, why not pick up some extra goodies to make their PlayStation party even more spectacular?

Wireless SingStar Microphones are compatible with all of the singing games mentioned above and give you the freedom to boogie while you belt out those big choruses.

For the dancer, or the After Hours Athlete, why not treat them to a PlayStation Move Starter Pack? It comes with a PlayStation Move motion controller and a PlayStation Eye camera – everything you need to start your PlayStation Move experience.

Head down to the shops and get everyone's PlayStation Christmas party started now.

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