Nintendo Wii - Wii Love It, and So Wii-ll You! by Pozin Ilya
Nintendo Wii is a video game system controlled from gaming industry giant Nintendo Co. Ltd. Despite popular belief, Nintendo Wii is not entirely new – it is actually an updated and renamed version of the company’s very popular Nintendo Revolution. Although Nintendo Wii is considered something of... Despite heavy competition from powerful gaming devices like the Xbox and Playstation, Nintendo Wii continues to be the little game console that could, attracting many by its very simplicity and its single-purpose frame.

Why The Xbox 360 Will Fail In Japan by Ron Swerdfiger
A Chinese analyst has stated that the Xbox 360 will not be popular in China for two major reasons. Firstly, there is not enough diversity of game types. This was originally one of the problems with the first XBox although more recently this problem has been addressed. ... Gamers in Japan seem more apt to buy a console which comes with a bit of history, and a proven track record. ... For whatever reason, Microsoft is unable to “successfully” release a video game console in the Japanese market. ... Also, many games are going to be cross platform, with many expected to be released on the PS3...

Sony PSP by Barry Hynes
The period of the greatest portable console has finally arrived. Brace yourself for astonishing, gaming quality on a gaming device which is poised to change the way you think about portable devices. Having wireless on-line connection, dVD and 4.3-inch LCD screen, and intense data storage and... The size held within such a tiny handheld console is just astonishing. ... If you're familiar with a PlayStation controller, you'll be a pro at the PSP's controls in no time. ... If you're used to a Platstation 2 controller, you'll be a natural at the PSP controls in minutes.

Wow Its Nintendo Wii by Carrie Fleharty
Gaming was created to be accessible and fun to people of all ages and abilities, and was inviting as well as being sophisticated. The Nintendo Wii has a compact design that makes a natural addition to any entertainment setup. One of Wii’s drawing factors is the remote control and its... Relatively small about the size of 3 DVD cases stacked up on top of each other, and it can be laid out flat or in style by the use of the console stand. ... The Classic Controller which is sold separately allows the player to play classic games available through the Wii Shop Channel.

The Microsoft Xbox 360 Console: Powerful Gaming in a Box by Mark Robbins
Gone are the days of drab, underpowered gaming consoles with limited features. The Microsoft Xbox 360 is here! It doesn't matter if you are a serious gamer or a mere hobbyist, the Xbox 360 that Microsoft launched in November 2005 is suitable for all players. ... Depending on what you can afford, you may start with the very basic core system composed of the light console, the wired controller and the composite AV cable; and when your budget allows you to purchase other peripherals one by one for the enhancement of your total gaming experience, maybe you'd want to change your wired...

Nintendo DS Review by David Turnbull
The Nintendo DS was a long anticipated handheld console, and no one knew what to expect. Nintendo has controlled the handheld market for a long time, but had been slimming in the general console section. And with news of the Sony PSP, could Nintendo still stay on top? ... Holding the Dual Screen may be a little awkward at first, just like the GameCube controller is at first, but once you play for a bit it gets very comfortable, though people with bigger hands may have trouble pressing the R and L buttons, as I have had multiple times.

Xbox 360, Amazing Experience at your Hands by John Gibb
Millions of fans of console video gaming all over the world welcomed Xbox 360 with one of the hottest hugs possible: amazing sale figures in just few hours after its initial release. But the real question remains, was Xbox 360 worth that entire buzz? ... The premium bundle will provide you with the 360 console, a wireless controller, TV linking cables, a portable 20GB HDD and headphones. ... The basic package contains the completely new Xbox 360 console, a wired controller as well as the basic version of the Xbox Live service.

Innovation on the Way! by Josh L
It seems as if the gaming industry has a surprising year in story for us! With the release of the Xbox 360 in late '05 and the PS3 and Nintendo Revolution quickly coming down the pipeline, new innovation is on the way. But is it really? Whatever the Xbox 360 had going, it was quickly drowned by... PS3: better graphics and sound, completely wireless controller, built-in internet, and just an overall better system, all better than the updates between the PS1 and PS2. ... Revolution: a brand new controller that is in constant update, with abilities such as virtual jousting and the like, a new...

Arcade Games by Ken Marlborough
Arcade games are typically coin-operated games found in restaurants, pubs, video arcades, and other public spaces. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines or redemption (rewarding the player per their score) games. These machines are programmed and equipped for a specific game, and... Any game on a console or a PC can be referred to as ‘arcade game’ if it has these attributes. ... They are designed as short adrenaline-driven thrillers compared to most console games, which have more complex play and stronger storylines.

What is X-Box 360? by Paul Cris
X-Box is Microsoft’s first video game console. In 2001 Microsoft developed it. And already worldwide they have sold 20 million units. To compete with Sony’s Playstation, Microsoft rebuilt the X-Box and came up with X-Box 360. Hers Experimental Design Laboratory Inc. ... In the X-box core system an AV cable and a wired controller are additional articles. ... The X-Box pack also contains a HD AV cable, an Ethernet connectivity cable, a headset, a wireless controller, a media remote and a removable hard drive.