Power Behind the Xbox360 by Tucker Osbert
Although Microsoft's Xbox was able to sell millions and millions of units worldwide, it was still considerably outsold by its competitor, Sony's PlayStation. In this day, wherein another revolution in video and gaming technology is at hand, the Xbox360 is more promising than ever. ... Now, since we know that all gaming consoles are simply computers designed for playing video games, let us take a look at the heart of all computers – the CPU. ... Just the same, video game consoles have a processor that would, of course, 'process' all the information being fed into the system.

Choosing The Right Graphics Card - A Buyers Guide by Harry Love
If you are a serious gamer or graphics designer, you know how important having a good video or graphics card is. For those that don’t know, your video card or graphics card is what renders the images to your computer. If you are upgrading or building your own computer, considering what your... Having a cooling system on board will make sure that your card stays in top performance. ... The best places to look are review sites or check with your local computer stores and see what they recommend for the type of work you are going to be doing with your computers.

Game Design Software by Eddie Tobey
Game design has never been easier than today, where you can create the games of your dreams with game design software. Game Editor is one of the most used game design programs. Little or no programming or technical knowledge is required to use this software. ... With Game Editor, there is no need to worry about system issues or compatibility; you only have to come up with ideas for games. ... With game design software, you can use your own images, animations, music and sounds in the game product.

Gaming Computers - Should You Build It or Buy It? by Nicholas Spriggs
Gaming computers come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. The gaming industry is growing every year and has become big business, so the need for gaming computers has grown along with it. As computer games become increasingly detailed and graphics oriented, the demand for faster and more powerful... But whether you buy a low-end gaming computer or a high-end gaming computer there are ways to save yourself some money. ... That being said, if you are in the market for a gaming computer, read on as we take a look at your options for buying the perfect gaming computer for you and how you can save...

Computer Games Through the Ages by Steve Miers
Do you remember the old movie where the two boys hack into a government computer and it asks them if they would like to play a game? Back when I first saw it I was amazed at how much computers could do, now it seems so outdated that it makes the movie void in my mind. ... If you've ever watched your child play a game on the computer or on their home video game system then you know what I'm talking about. ... As computers get faster and faster and the Internet grows even more, the online gaming industry will grow along with it.

It's Arriving Soon - The Playstation 3 And The Difficult Task Of Trying to Get One by Tim Gorman
There are plenty of people who play video games out there. Some people only have enough money to buy one system and stick with it, like the Playstation 2 or XBOX. Then there are others that will buy and play every console system on the market, as well as any game they can get their hands on. ... The good news is that this video gaming console system has the operating power of a "super" computer and will play movies, CDs, DVDs, and of course Playstation 3 games, with an outstanding quality and performance.

PC Gaming Video: Meeting the Demands by Phil Moyers
If you have an interest in playing PC games that were made at least in the past couple of years, you’ve probably seen the serious video demands these games now have. It’s not only that you need a fast system that can handle all of the information in today’s games, but you need a major... Having your system already put together is one advantage, but Alienware tests different motherboard and video card combinations to find the optimal configuration for gaming. ... But rather than deal with the hassle of matching up video card socket types and worrying if what you’ve got will stay current,...

Nintendo Wii vs. PlayStation 3 (PS3) by Victor Vargo
While both just released worldwide, there is already a great deal of discussion between those who side with Sony on the video game wars and those who side with Nintendo. These games have obviously not begun just yet, but you should be excited to learn just what is possible with both the... Sony has taken off in the video gaming world and the Nintendo Wii matches up with the PS3 just like this: * With PlayStation 3, Sony is all set to introduce not only one of the biggest and best gaming consoles in the world today and possibly forever, but they are also releasing a system that demands a...

A Review of the Super Nintendo Controller by Morgan Hamilton
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System was a very impressive gaming platform when it was first introduced to the public and the early 1990s. The first Nintendo Entertainment System was quite an achievement in itself, but when the SNES came out it was really my introduction as to how cool it... Of the third generation consoles, the SNES was gets my vote as the number one gaming platform and I've had them all. ... One of my very favorite features about the system was the Super Nintendo controller.

Why Rent Video Games by Atil Erturk
Have you ever spent your hard-earned money on a video game that failed to provide hours and hours of fresh entertainment? Did you get caught up in the hype of a popular new release, preordered the title, and it sadly didn't live up to your expectations? ... When looking for the best video game rental opportunities, you might need to satisfy the new release and oldies-but-goodies curiosity that comes with a variety of gaming systems. ... Since you're not paying an arm and a leg, it's OK to investigate other gaming possibilities.