Gift Guide – Blu-ray players

Sony PlayStation 3

£260 (250GB version), sony.co.uk
The PlayStation 3 may have been overtaken by dedicated players offering better quality images, but as an all-rounder it's still a good bet.

Even without the formidable selection of top-quality games, it has solid media streaming features alongside the BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD and LOVEFiLM apps. Add a Blu-ray remote control for £15 and you're sorted.

Another £40 or so and you can turn it into a reasonable (standard-def) Freeview PVR with Sony's PlayTV accessory and PlayTV Live Chat Upgrade.