By: Staff - Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008

　　Christmas has come and gone, and now that all the presents are unwrapped, you have a new video game console or two and some great new games. And GameSpot is here with a one-stop reference list to help you get the most out of your new games and hardware. Use the links below to jump to GameSpot content that will get you and your holiday loot to the next level.

Game Systems: New Video Console & Hardware Owners

　　5 Things To Do When You Get Your Xbox 360

　　You just picked up an Xbox 360. Find out what extras you need to get to make the most of your purchase.

　　5 Things to Do When You Get Your PlayStation 3

　　You just bought your PlayStation 3. Find out what extras you should get to make the most of it.

　　5 Things to Do When You Get Your Wii

　　You bought the Wii, now what? Find out what you should get to complete your purchase.

　　5 Things to Do When You Get Your PC

　　Fix up your PC to play games and do work faster.

Games: Strategy Guides and Cheats

　　Grand Theft Auto IV (X360)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Grand Theft Auto IV.

　　Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

　　Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Animal Crossing: City Folk.

　　Fable II (X360)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Fable II.

　　Resistance 2 (PS3)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Resistance 2.

　　Far Cry 2 (X360/PS3/PC)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Far Cry 2.

　　Saints Row 2 (X360/PS3)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Saints Row 2.

　　Little Big Planet (PS3)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Little Big Planet.

　　Gears of War II (X360)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Gears of War II.

　　Dead Space (X360/PS3/PC)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Dead Space.

　　Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (X360/PS3)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

　　Spore (PC)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Spore.

　　Madden NFL 2009 (X360/PS3/PS2)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Madden NFL 2009.

　　NCAA Football 09 (X360/PS3/PS2)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for NCAA Football 09.

　　Ninja Gaiden II (X360)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Ninja Gaiden II.

　　Mario Kart (Wii)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Mario Kart.

　　Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (X360/PS3/PC)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2.

　　Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

　　God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for God of War: Chains of Olympus.

　　Devil May Cry 4 (X360/PS3/PC)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Devil May Cry 4.

　　Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (DS)

　　Hints, cheat codes, and a strategy guide for Advance Wars: Days of Ruin.

More Game Systems: GameSpot Hardware Resource Centers

　　GameSpot Xbox 360 Hardware Resource Center

　　Find out everything you need to know about the Xbox 360 and its accessories in our hardware resource center.

　　PlayStation 3 Hardware Resource Center

　　Find out everything you need to know about the PlayStation 3 and its accessories in our hardware resource center.

　　Wii Hardware Resource Center

　　Find out everything you need to know about the Wii and its accessories in our hardware resource center.

　　PC Hardware Resource Center

　　Find out everything you need to know about the PC and its accessories in our hardware resource center.

　　PSP Hardware Resource Center

　　Find out everything you need to know about the PC and its accessories in our hardware resource center.

　　DS Hardware Resource Center

　　Find out everything you need to know about the DS and its accessories in our hardware resource center.

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