Nintendo Wii Remote Controller by Victor Vargo
Nintendo is setting out to make waves in the video gaming world with the addition of the Nintendo Wii into the family of consoles for the video game giant. Not just by putting a new name or updating the graphic capability is Nintendo looking to make a splash with the Wii, but by making a change... Seriously, what you need to know is that if the game calls for swinging, like a golf club, then you hold the controller in your hand and swing to hit the ball, then Nintendo takes over. ... Think of this fact if you are considering what the best gaming console may be for your child during this...

Xbox Bundles Could Save You Money by Desmond Owens
You know when I first got my xbox there really wasnt to much of a selection of games avaliable. Now the way they package an xbox bundle these days, will make you want to hurry up an purchase an xbox. What is an xbox bundle you say? Well...think of it as a Value meal for xbox. ... Overstock.com This Console Bundle from Xbox contains 2 free months of Xbox Live Online service, 2 free games, Star Wars Clones & Tetris, and of course, an Xbox console, controller and AC power cord. ... Amazon.com You get the console, Xbox Live 2 Months free all the power accessories and cords, and 2 free games...

Will the Xbox 360 Have an Achilles Heel? by Jay Turner
The Xbox 360 is promising to be a phenomenal console. But despite all the bells and whistles and an improved game selection, it may still have an achilles heel that keeps it from grabbing new buyers from Playstation. Not only will the slick Xbox 360 design build on the grean and black of the... The Xbox 360 controller appears to still hae the same button configuration at the previous incarnations. ... Altho the xbox controller's trigger works extremely well for 1st person shooter games, it lacks 2 additional buttons in the trigger areas, which means fewer control options.

A Guide to the Next Generation Consoles by John Gibb
The new, next generation consoles are on their way and even if you have already grabbed your Xbox 360 (which is the only next - generation console available at the time) you still have a lot to learn about them since the Sony Play Station 3 and the Nintendo Wii are on their way. ... The PS3 will be the only new generation console to feature a Blu-Ray drive! ... Finally, the last console to talk about is the one that we have the less info about, the Nintendo Wii. ... Wii will feature extended backwards compatibility for playing older games and it will also provide new game handling methods...

Xbox 360: Core System vs. Premium Package by Cody Pirlott
Microsoft has unveiled two molds of the Xbox 360; the premium package, for heavy-duty gamers, and the core system, a machine made for less experienced gamers thriving for success in the era of gaming. The difference is colossal and that includes the $100.00 difference in price. ... The Premium box contains a console with Premium Chrome Finish, a 20GB Hard Drive, Wireless Controller, Xbox Live Headset, Component HD AV Cable and an Ethernet Cable for online gaming. ... The Core box contains a console which is white in color, wired controller and a composite AV cable.

Microsoft's Xbox 360 vs the Sony's Playstation 3 by Mark Robbins
Microsoft has tried to catch up with some of the titans of the gaming world, such as Sony with the release of the Xbox 360.  The Xbox 360 offers many new features that players will love: Free limited subscription to online gaming – This allows players who have not been participating in online... Many people are eagerly awaiting the release of Playstation 3, which may occur as soon as November of this year.  It has been said that the Playstation 3 has an outward feel (which allows it to stand vertically or horizontally on its own), as opposed to the Xbox 360’s inward feel.  It is a much...

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.

Why Has The Nintendo Wii Become So Popular In Japan by Darren Lintern
Two weeks after it was released in the US late last year, the Nintendo Wii came out in Japan, and consoles literally flew off the shelves. Reports received from areas such as Akihabara (the major electronics district of Tokyo) and Shinjuku (another massive shopping location) said that it was... It was almost impossible to get anywhere near an electronics store in Japan at the end of last year without noticing a guy dressed up like a giant remote controller, or kids of all ages crammed around a Wii demo console.

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 love platformers, Action/Adventure, or Sports games or your wallet is a tad on the empty side, I’d go with a console. ... If you don’t, then a console might be better for you. ... The people designing the games have to fit the requirements of the console so that you don’t have a problem.

Nintendo Wii - Redefining an Industry by Jennifer Schommer
Nintendo’s latest home console system was released in North America on November 19th 2006. Nintendo’s goal seems to focus on casual games which entertain a broad demographic of gamers and non-gamers. Nintendo’s product is the cheapest new generation home console system on the market, retailing... The Control Scheme All features seem to fall second to the most overpowering aspect of the console: The controller. ... The true success in the console will be in giving the customers what they want: fun games with great use of the controller functionality.