With Christmas approaching faster than Jeremy Clarkson on one of his pan European races, attention will be turning to what gadgets people want from Santa this year. Popular gadgets will include items like games consoles, handheld consoles and of course iPods and MP3 players.

But, an iPod is much better than a games console. It’s a fact, but why is this so? Let’s look at some ways that an iPod is better than a games console.

An iPod can be enjoyed alone and doesn’t need friends or family members.
If you want to get the most out of a games console, such as a Nintendo Wii, you’ll need friends or family members to make the experience complete. With an iPod, you just need yourself.

An iPod can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime.
You can’t exactly play on your Nintendo Wii while you ride the bus now can you? With an iPod you’re able to do this. Although yes, you could use a Nintendo DS or DS Lite on the bus, you can’t use them while riding a bike or jogging (unless you don’t mind crashing). With an iPod, you can use them anywhere.

Price!
This is what it always comes down to isn’t it? In these credit crunch times price is always a factor, and an iPod can be much cheaper than a DS Lite or a Nintendo Wii, which means you’re more likely to be able to get one for Christmas.