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... Disadvantages to Gaming Consoles Some of the disadvantages of console gaming are: All of the gaming components are sealed inside the unit. ... Gaming Options There are a few different brands of gaming consoles available right now.

Custom Gaming Laptops by Valli Schieltz
Today's gaming laptop computers have huge, crisp LCD screens, full-size keyboards, and video cards that are state of the art. These computers can not only compete with the standard clunky computer tower, but they can be custom made to meet the specifications of any gamer. ... A standard practice in getting a gaming laptop computer is to create a "system builder". ... Yes, it is true that you can connect your gaming laptop to an external monitor, but if you cannot play on your gaming computer without the external monitor, then your laptop is not very mobile.

How To Boost The Performance Of Your PC To Play Video Games by Gregg Hall
Many people these days use their computers for a variety of things, not just work or research but for fun as well. You know that you like to play computer games, but if you are going to play them you should consider getting the accessories to make your gaming experience better and increase the... The difference in the sound between average speakers that come with a computer and a set of more high performance gaming oriented speakers is night and day. ... A high quality speaker system with at least two speakers and a subwoofer are a must have for gaming.

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,... The Xbox may be connected using a home LAN system, much like your home computers (here's another example of how the Xbox is more like a specialized gaming computer). ... We will attempt to answer that age-old question: which is the better gaming system, Xbox or PS2?

Life II: The Ultimate Virtual Reality Experience by Lance Winslow
In the future Virtual Reality may become the future addiction of mankind and it could very well replace drug and alcohol addiction in the human race. How so you ask? Well in the future you would not need a library full of DVD Video Computer Games, as you would only need One; which one you ask? ... Well it is already here and it is only a matter of some smart entrepreneur putting it all together and teaming up with Microsoft Gaming. ... And how can that even be possible with all the selection out there and the many companies competing for the consumers gaming dollar?

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. ... The average computer that sits in a child's room has thousands of times the memory of the computer that was used to send the astronauts to the moon, and they just keep on getting more...

New to Gaming - All You Need to Know About Flash Gaming Sites by Paul W Wilson
Interested in gaming, there are sites that let you play for no cost. All you need to have is Macromedia’s Free Flash Player. Whew! According to Computer Gaming World, there are 80 gazillion free Flash games sites in the cyber world. Popular sites are: • www.games.yahoo.com -- this has card... This is a better choice for safe gaming. ... Many online sites need verified log ins, they are actively managed gaming environments. ... • Create a select group of friends and use the broadband server to host a private gaming server.

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... Also remember to make sure that the graphics card you pick is compatible with your computer and operating system. ... Just like with any other computer part, a graphics card can overheat if it is attempting to process data quickly.

The Console War – Three Decades and Counting by Pablo Zed
With the recent release of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and the upcoming releases of Sony’s PS3 and Nintendo’s Wii, gamers a like are becoming more aware of the fierce competition and tactics used by these three major players of the video gaming industry. It all began in 1972 with a unit you may... Nintendo’s dominance was challenged by Sega who entered the market with their Master System. ... Both companies had established their own brands and proved themselves to the gaming community. ... Even at this stage Nintendo made the controversial decision of releasing a cartridge based system arguing...

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... If you want advise on gaming computers and computer gaming, then http://www.gaming-computers-authority.com is a great resource for all your questions and even has a tutorial on building your own computer.