Choosing a Video Card: PCI-Express or AGP? by Julien David
What is PCI-Express and AGP? There are two ways to connect a graphics card to a motherboard, either via an AGP or PCI Express slot located on your motherboard. A motherboard only supports one of these slots, so if you’re looking for a new video card make sure you’re aware of whether your... If you’re simply upgrading your gaming computer with a new video card, you should check whether your motherboard supports AGP or PCI Express, and then choose a card accordingly. ... Even though it’s not the latest technology, AGP is going to stay around for a long time.

A Review of the Super Nintendo Controller by Morgan Hamilton
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System was a very impressive gaming platform when it was first introduced to the public and the early 1990s. The first Nintendo Entertainment System was quite an achievement in itself, but when the SNES came out it was really my introduction as to how cool it... The Sega Genesis and the Turbo Grafix 16 were already on the market, so the SNES was a day little late getting to the party and joining other video game consoles, but it was worth the wait. ... One game in particular where it really made the difference was Street Fighter II.

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... While Magnavox’s efforts were short lived, they are still remembered to play a heavy role in the establishment of the home-based video game console. ... However as 10 years passed the video gaming industry was about to crash.

Choose the Best Gaming PC for your Needs by Jordan Hall
Computer game technology is a rapidly-increasing field. In terms of both hardware and software, companies are constantly striving to push the envelope and increase performance. As the intricacy of individual games increases, however, it becomes important to select a computer gaming system that... As a point of reference, the specifications for Civilization IV, a lush and detailed strategy game, are as follows: -1.8GHz Intel or AMD processor -512MB RAM -128MB video card Compared to many of the newer gaming computers on the market today, the demands for running Civilization IV are not...

10 Innovative Game Features by Winston Malton
Watch yourself struggle, sweat, collapse as you turn your video game console into a personal trainer. Here are ten ways the latest development by Eye-Toy technology is doing away with the couch-potato stigma that's commonly attached to gaming, and developing the hottest new innovation moving the... Now you can finally put a video game to work for you with EyeToy. ... Another challenging game has you facing off with an likeness of yourself, punching balls coming at you on the screen, while steering clear of other ones.

Cool Playstation 2 Games by Morgan Hamilton
Do you remember the really cool video games that started it all? I'm talking about those classics from the 80s. We had the ever-popular Pac-Man, Asteroids, and Centipede. Those things were really fun to play in cutting-edge technology to be sure. I thought playing pitfall on my Atari was about... I hadn't really paid much attention to video games since my days with Nintendo so I was really blown away at the realistic graphics and hot sound effects. ... I mean, the game depths alone are amazing. ... Do you have the latest ones?

A Review Of The ATI All-In-Wonder X600 Pro Graphics Card by Gary Hendricks
ATI has recently released a slew of PCI Express cards and this baby is one ‘wonder’ of a card. Traditionally, ATI All-In-Wonder cards combine all the features you need to enjoy TV and video games on your PC. Let’s see what features it has and what it is good for. ... That is plenty for playing the latest games and running the latest video applications. ... If you’re seen boards from ATI (or the latest graphics cards for that matter), you’ll realize that many of them come with nice shades of blue or red – and intentionally so.

Will You Die If You Don't Buy The New X-Box 360 Gaming System Today? by Jack Redbud
Ok, so my kid is driving me absolutely nuts about the new Xbox 360 gaming console from Microsoft, which of course, is all the rage now. Dad, "I've got to have it!", he says. "My old crappy Xbox system, my GameCube, my Playstation 2, and all 47 versions of my Nintendo GameBoy are terrible! ... Anyway, as luck would have it, I too, am a sucker for the latest craze in high tech video games, and yes, I was that guy sitting in the nice, comfy, black leather recliner positioned directly in the center of the Best Buy showroom the day the first, and extremely short-lived, stock of the graphically...

A Guide to PCI Express by Gary Hendricks
A Lot More Bandwidth First, to understand PCI Express, we need to know what it is capable of. Traditionally, most of our computers these days come equipped with PCI or AGP based graphics cards. Most of the latest PCs come decked with PCI Express enabled cards. ... Given its speed, PCI Express will allow game developers to squeeze in more realistic content then ever imagined possible in a release. ... Video will never be the same again. ... Not Just For Video Remember that PCI Express is not limited to graphics – although initially the implementation will mostly be seen in graphics boards.

Ten Things You Should Know in Video Games by Gab Thom
BloodRayne | It's Zero Hour | Midasplayer | The latest in online gaming | Computer Games You are not an hardcore person in playing video Games and if you want to know the facts which I set hereunder, there are many attraction in playing video which I may share an idea to those wish to play... Game Boy player were the product of Nintendo very successful in video Games history where 100 millions unit were sold worldwide since it was introduce in Global market in 1989. ... Nintendo also invented Communication System which is known as MOBILE ADAPTER GB allowing customers Communicating Game...