PlayStation 3 Preview by Alan Scott
In past one decade Sony has sold around 190 million PlayStation consoles across the world. The estimated units of software sold are around massive 2 billion. As the next generation avatar of its highly successful PlayStation series, Sony unveiled PlayStation 3 at technology fest E3 in Los Angeles. ... The new wireless controller comes with long handles. ... The biggest surprise comes in the design of the controller. ... PlayStation 3 will be the first console to use a Blu-ray optical disc drive.

Xbox 360 Bundles - Options Galore by Keith Londrie
There are several Xbox 360 bundles that are available today. Many of them can be found by a simple internet search. By visiting Yahoo shopping, you will definitely find an option that fits your needs. Below are just a few of the Xbox 360 bundles that are currently being sold on Yahoo shopping. ... This bundle offers seven different games, as well as a wireless controller and Xbox live headset. ... But they may be right; even if the Xbox 360 console is fragile does it really matter. ... These boards have opinions from users all over the world who have had problems with their Xbox 360 console.

Xbox 360 Backwards Compatibility by Jason Hobbs
With the Xbox 360 getting more and more popular, more and more new exciting games will be coming out of the market. Gamers will be able to play more exciting as well as more visually remarkable games on their game console. But some gamers may still miss playing some of their favorite games in... Emulated games make it possible for older Xbox games to be played in your new Xbox 360 game console. ... Microsoft intend to release more emulation profiles to the gaming public as they become available, with grand plans to make the entire Xbox library playable on the Xbox 360 game console.

Choosing a Video Game System: Which One Is Best for Kids? by Mark Robbins
In the old days, choosing a video game system for children wasn't all that hard. After all, parents didn't have to worry about games carried by systems like Atari (there was nothing threatening about Pac-Man or Space Invaders). Today, however, with the proliferation of games with mature content... For $299, you get the system and a wired controller. ... Nintendo's GameCube console continues to be popular because it carries titles that are popular with children. ... Let's start with the Sony PlayStation 2, the best-selling game console on the market today.

Codename "Revolution" - Nintendo's Next Generation Gaming System by Ron Swerdfiger
Over the past year or so plenty of hype, mystery and controversy has been raised over the new Nintendo Console. Systems like the Xbox have taken the lead in gaming with offering capabilities such as online multiplayer. When Nintendo showed off their new system at the E3 Expo they showed gamers... Plays both GameCube optical discs and proprietary 12cm discs, the latter of which may be dual-layered for upward of 8GBs storage capacity • Slot-loading drive with stylized blue light • One proprietary component/digital out located on the rear of the system • Two USB 2.0 ports located on the...

Video Games Game Cube-The New Revolution by Wycliffe Williams
Video Games Game Cube is another Nintendo creation. Nintendo are undoubtedly the trailblazers of the modern home video game. Their system, Nintendo Game Cube made its foray into the market just after Playstation 2 and Xbox debuted. Surely two difficult if not impossible acts to follow. ... They introduced a family friendly, gaming console. ... • support four controllers • built-in Wi-Fi, allows you to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Wireless network • will have a "virtual console" that allows users to download practically any Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo, and Nintendo NES video game ever made.

Games For Nintendo Wii Are As Unique As The Wii Itself by Michelle Bery
The ever changing video game industry took a giant leap when Nintendo released the Wii in late 2006. Unlike previous video game releases from Nintendo, and others, the Wii’s distinguishing features were not improved graphics, or faster game speed, or any of the countless other innovations that... The controller of the Wii system is a hand-held, wireless remote control that has the ability to sense movements in all directions. ... Instead of using a traditional joystick, players move, point, swing, and gesture with the remote control, and those movements are detected by infrared sensors on...

A Look at the Sony PlayStation 3 by Ron Swerdfiger
At the recent E3 gaming Convention, Sony gave the world a first look at the new Playstation 3, Sony’s contribution to the next generation gaming consoles. Much like the news surrounding the Nintendo Revolution, the Playstation 3 has been immersed in mystery and controversy for the last several... However at the E3 convention, it was announced that the name of the new console would in fact be “Playstation 3;” much to the dismay of many online blogers and game forum members. ... (Cell- base processing) Memory 256MB XDR Main RAM @3.2GHz 256MB GDDR3 VRAM @700MHz System Bandwidth Main RAM...

Hardware Inside Xbox3 Reviewed and Explained by Aaron Brooks
Gaming has reached new levels with newer and meaner machines coming into the market. The Xbox 360, PSP3, and Wii are all set to fulfill gaming dreams. What makes a console powerful and state-of-art is its hardware. The Xbox 360 has a 20GB hard drive; wireless controllers; headset; DVD remote;... The Xbox 360, a gaming console developed by Microsoft is user-friendly and sturdy in design. ... It has the power and performance of a high-end gaming console which includes great networking. ... The voice communication is handled by the console and allows cross-game communications.

Should You Upgrade to an XBox 360 by Colette Ianieri
The XBox 360 is going to be one of the most sought after gifts of this upcoming holiday season. However many people want to know is it worth upgrading now, or should you wait, here are some factors you may want to consider. The base price for and XBox 360 is $300, the most common accessories are... With this console Microsoft is also making a concerted effort to make the Xbox part of your media center. ... If you own and IPod or digital camera you can also connect them directly to the USB port located on the front game console.