Why A PC Is Better Than A Game Console For Online Gaming by Gregg Hall
Gaming consoles have taken over the gaming community. Companies such as Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have changed the way we play video games. It used to be common to play computer games, sometimes against another person via the Internet. Access to these games was only available through your... Once a console becomes outdated you cannot up grade without buying a new console. ... A console is a one hit wonder; meaning you can only do one thing on it, play games. ... Sony managed to merge them with its game Need for Speed, putting game console gamers against PC gamers in online games.

The Ongoing Debate Between PCs and Consoles For Online Gaming by Gregg Hall
So, you love to play games and you are looking for the best way to play them. There is a lot of internal debate when trying to decide between a personal computer or a game console. You first have to decide what type of games you want to play and which technology is better suited. ... The down side of the console is the limited games and technology changes. ... Technology in games change almost daily and the standard console cannot be updated. ... You just have to buy a new one. ... The console usually comes with the necessary game pads for the types of games that can be played on them.

What Will Be The Fate Of The Upcoming Playstation 3? by Matthew Evers
The playstation 3 is going to be a machine of machines. One that no other video game console can possibly match. It will have the Blue-ray drive, and have the ability to watch and burn DVD movies. Even more, the Playstation 3 will be a mini computer, and have the ability to process information... Since the Playstation 3 is so powerful, crtics are speculating that the console may confuse consumers and give the PS3 the reputation of being complicated. ... A lot of Sony's income from video game consoles are the licensing fees they charge video game companies to create games on any of Sony's...

A Shopping Comparison: Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 by Chris Robertson
Products such as Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's Playstation 3 have grabbed undeniable attention in the consumer electronics market. During holidays, birthdays and other occasions, parents rush out to get the latest games or consoles to give as gifts to their children. ... With so many independent software developers, games are being released today that are either/or when it comes to the console Those who own a Playstation 3 console will be able to buy the PS 3 version of the game. ... It's the actual features and capabilities of the console that will determine the consumer's final decision.

Playstation 3 by Sezer Bozkurt
Judging by early reports the Playstation 3 is going to be one sweet machine. It will have the revolutionary Blue-ray technology and the ability to watch and burn DVD’s. This is very important as most consumers have DVD technology at the moment and it will be a smooth overlap. ... A lot of Sony's income from video game consoles are the licensing fees they charge video game companies to create games on any of Sony's console platforms. ... Since the Playstation 3 is so powerful, crtics are speculating that the console may confuse consumers and give the PS3 the reputation of being complicated.

Console Gaming vs. Computer Gaming by Jared Strop
It’s an age-old question that will only get more and more intense in the coming year as the Xbox 360 is in full swing and the PS3 and Revolution release. Which is better? What system is right for me? Well, I would suggest both, but if you have to choose one or the other then you have to consider... You could buy a Gamecube if you like innovation, buy a Xbox if you like the best graphics and FPS games, or buy a PS2 if you want a huge library of games or love fighting games, Action/Adventure games, platformers, and RPG games.

Next-Gen Consoles: Avoiding The Online Auction Blues by Tim Morrison
Historically, Sony has used excellent marketing tactics to ensure massive demand for their consoles to great profit and market share for this technology leader. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous people try to cash in on the pre-Christmas demand by buying a console and then reselling it via Ebay... Ebay has passed new rules to ensure to the best of their ability fraud will not happen, including only allowing console auctions if the seller's rating is over 98% and requiring sellers to provide a photograph of the console with the seller's screen name visible on the photo, as well as a copy...

The Potential Of PS3 Games Console by Carver Tate
The word wars between Sony and Microsoft just won't die down. With Microsoft's Peter Moore's ragging about the PS3 games console's price, surely, people don't expect the Sony CEO, Steve Howard, to turn the other cheek. It's pathetic to see two guys in power suits and power ties bicker like two... According to him, though the PS3 console is admittedly pricier ($599) than Microsoft's Xbox 360 ($300) or Nintendo's Wii($250), it provides users Blu-ray technology-- touted to be the technology of the future.

No Discount For Xbox 360 by Tucker Osbert
For the past weeks, there were talks that Microsoft is going to take advantage of the holiday season to offset the launch of the PS3 from Sony. It was speculated that there would be Xbox 360 price slash. As a result, most gamers waited for the price slash and the PS3's release before deciding... Sony is pushing for a close to $600 price, and though expensive, there is somebody out there who would buy it. ... They reportedly used the same subsidy system for the older Microsoft console. ... The company sells different console accessories and do effective marketing.

Xbox vs. PS2 Game Consoles by Bradley James
There has been a great deal of discussion regarding the two most popular gaming consoles currently on the market: Playstation 2 (PS2) and Xbox. PS2 is a Sony product, while Xbox is owned by the software giant Microsoft. Many different people have worked with these gaming systems inside and out,... You can always buy a converter in order to get one game console controller to work with another. ... If you are buying this console for a teenager, the PS2 may actually be your best bet - they have more games, the console is cheaper, and the games are more appropriate for that age group.