By: GameSpot Staff - Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2010

　　By now, you've already laid waste to the receptacles formerly residing underneath their carefully adorned and lighted watchtower. And if you like videogames, there's a good chance many of these wrapped packages included something related--a new console or a few new games, perhaps? In any case, we've compiled a list of helpful guides that should help you get more out of your newly procured games and equipment so you can enjoy the rest of the holiday season in the comforting glow of your TV.

　　

Game Systems: New Console & Hardware Owners

Did you finally get that shiny new console you've been waiting for all year long? Get a gift card to cover the cost of one? Have a look at our Getting Started guides to find out which console is best for you and what you can do with your brand new hardware.

　　

Getting Started With The Xbox 360

Get info on the best Xbox 360 version to pick up, the best accessories to buy, how to get online, which games to choose, which games to download, and how to get some help when things don't work.

　　

Kinect Launch Center

Find out more on Microsoft's new motion control peripheral.

　　

Getting Started With The PlayStation 3

Find out all the details on the PlayStation 3 hardware, accessories, online capabilities, games to grab at the store, games to download online, and where to find technical help.

　　

Move Launch Center

Read up on all of the games that currently support Sony's motion controllers.

　　

Getting Started With The Wii

The Nintendo Wii is an unusual console with a lot of hidden functionality. Get the details on accessories, online, shopping, Miis, games, and technical help.

　　Can't find the answers you're looking for? Visit GameSpot Answers, where you can ask more hardware-related questions and look up answers to frequently asked questions.

　　

Games: Strategy Guides & Cheats

Stuck in a game you got over the holidays? Consult one of our guides for helpful tips and tricks to get you to the end.

　　Gran Turismo 5 Primer Guide

　　Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Game Guide

　　Call of Duty: Black Ops Game Guide

　　Fable III Game Guide

　　Fallout: New Vegas Game Guide

　　Medal of Honor Game Guide

　　Final Fantasy XIV Primer

　　Dead Rising 2 Game Guide

　　Civilization V Primer

　　Halo: Reach Game Guide

　　Metroid: Other M Game Guide

　　Mafia II: Game Guide

　　Madden NFL 11 Primer

　　Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty Game Guide

　　Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Game Guide

　　Super Mario Galaxy 2 Game Guide

　　Red Dead Redemption Game Guide

　　Splinter Cell: Conviction Game Guide

　　God of War III Game Guide

　　Mass Effect 2 Game Guide

　　BioShock 2 Game Guide

　　Army of Two: The 40th Day Game Guide

　　Find more hardware information game hints, cheats, and codes using GameSpot Search.