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Disney Gamer's Highlights:
Disney Infinity Holiday Guide
Having just
talked about the Frozen toy set
for Disney Infinity, I think it
is high time that we finally
discussed what may be one of the
most ambitious Disney titles in
quite some time. Disney Infinity
launched last August to great
reviews and warm reception from
the Disney audience. Many copies
of the game were sold, and the
collecting aspect of the game
was so huge that many sites were
created for the sole reason of
discussing latest releases. It
comes as no surprise that with
all of these facts in its favor,
Disney Infinity is sure to
become one of the most wanted,
if not THE most wanted, present
this holiday season not just for
children but older Disney fans
as well. Disney Infinity,
however, is more than just your
typical game release. It is both
surprisingly complex as well as
easy to get into once you figure
everything out. Not to mention
that a lot has happened since
the game's release back in the
Summer, so as either a parent or
a fan that wants the title
either for yourself or for
someone, today's Gamer Tuesday
will detailed the important
aspects about the game before
you head out and buy it.

Let us start
with the most basic info...
For what system
is the game available for?
Currently, you
can buy it for the PlayStation
3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Wii and 3DS.
Any notable
differences between the game
releases?
The PS3, Xbox
360 and Wii U releases are
nearly identical and contain the
same amount of features. The Wii,
however, lacks the major online
components that allows players
to connect and play together.
The 3DS version is a mini-game
based collection akin to the
Mario Party series, and lacks
the gameplay seen in the console
versions.
The PlayStation
4 and Xbox One were just
released. Any word of the game
will come for those systems?
At the moment,
there are no plans to bring
Disney Infinity to these two new
consoles. However, if a sequel
is coming down the line, there
is a chance it will appear on
those systems.

What is the
price for the starter set?
This is where it
gets tricky. The game originally
sold for $74.95, and included
three figures (Captain Jack
Sparrow, Sulley and Mr.
Incredible) and the components
to get the game to work. Since
then, the price has varied
through various retailers.
Wal-Mart, for example, had the
game in their Black Friday
specials for $38.00, while
online retailers like Amazon
have it for either 50 or 60
dollars. This means you will
have to do a little bit of
research before buying the game
from a retailer.
If you want to
understand better how it all
works, here is an official video
from the developers of the game:
Figures and Play Sets
What are the
differences between Play Sets
and Toy Sets?
Play Sets are
additional missions that take
place in another Disney
universe, as well as add even
more characters to the
repertoire. Toy Sets are
additional elements that can be
used exclusively in Disney
Infinity's toy box mode. These
will not have any missions, but
to add playable characters as
well as content that can be used
in the creation of toy boxes.

How many Play
Sets and Toy Sets have been
released so far?
Four have been
released so far; The Lone Ranger
set, the Cars set, the Toy Story
in Space set and the Frozen set.
Each contain two character
figures for use in the game.
What are the
prices for these sets?
The suggested
retail price for these sets is
$29.99, though the price may
vary depending on the retailer
you get them from.
What character
figures have been released so
far?
The character
figures that have been released
outside of the sets include
Woody (Toy Story), Jack
Skellington (The Nightmare
Before Christmas), Rapunzel
(Tangled), Wreck-It Ralph and
Vanellope Von Schweetz (Wreck-It
Ralph). The last three have been
released exclusively through
various retailers, though they
will be widely available come
2014.

What other
characters are expected to be
released?
Currently, the
only ones we know of are
Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey
Mouse (which was given away for
free to D23 attendees), and the
Phineas and Ferb toy set (which
will include Phineas and Perry
the Platypus). No other
characters or sets have been
announced, but it is expected
and teased that more are coming
our way.
Technical and gameplay aspects
Can I use a
figure or set on another
console?
Yes you can. If
you bought the game on one
system, and want to use the
figures and sets on another, you
can freely do so.
Is the stand
very important to use in the
game?
Definitely yes!
The stand is how you can
transfer the characters and
contents to the game, so if you
lose it, you won't be able to
play the game?

Do I need to buy
every figure and play set to
enjoy Disney Infinity?
Not necessarily.
The basic set features hours of
gameplay and content that should
satisfy your desires should you
decide to not invest further in
figures and play sets. It is up
to you what sets and figures to
buy should Disney Infinity be of
your delight. Getting figures
and play sets does extend the
replay value even further, but
it is not a requirement for the
enjoyment of the core game.
However, it
should be noted that in order to
play co-op in a play set, you
need the figure of a character
from that play set. So for
example, if you want to play the
Monsters University play set,
you need to buy either Mike
Wazowski or Randy Boggs in order
to play alongside Sulley. But
again, this is if you absolutely
need to.
There is a lot
more to know about Disney
Infinity, but these are the most
important things one should know
when obtaining the game. Disney
Infinity promises to have a very
expansive gameplay life, so
expect to hear more about it in
the near future. In the
meantime, here are some amusing
Disney Infinity videos to wet
your appetite for the creative
open world that is the Disney
universe: