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Holiday gadgets on a budget

Consumers are expected to spend an average $195 on consumer electronics gifts this holiday season, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. Here's a look at what that will buy you.
By Grace Wong, CNNMoney.com staff writer

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Video games

$49.99-$59.99
www.circuitcity.com, www.bestbuy.com

Chances are you won't be able to get your hands on the latest consoles from Nintendo and Sony this season, but there's no shortage of new games.

"The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" for Nintendo's Wii sells for $49.99 at Circuit City while "The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion" for Microsoft's Xbox 360 and the PS3 retails for $59.99 at Best Buy.

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