Results Are In: Nintendo Wii vs Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) by Darren Lintern
So which of these two games systems is better? It had been a much anticipated wait, but finally both of these consoles have arrived. The Sony PlayStation 3 was the first to arrive on November 17th, with the Nintendo Wii only two days later, on the 19th. ... Units available at Launch - Sony PlayStation 3: After many notable delays and production problems, Sony was finally able to release its PlayStation 3 console in order to meet the Christmas rush; Well not quite. ... Included in the box are: the Wii games console, Wii Sports (a game featuring 5 different sports), the regular...

Nintendo Wii vs. PlayStation 3 (PS3) by Victor Vargo
While both just released worldwide, there is already a great deal of discussion between those who side with Sony on the video game wars and those who side with Nintendo. These games have obviously not begun just yet, but you should be excited to learn just what is possible with both the... * Sony is obviously a maker of televisions, media players, television, and movies so it stands to reason that their major video gaming console is aimed at adults. ... Sony has taken off in the video gaming world and the Nintendo Wii matches up with the PS3 just like this: * With PlayStation 3, Sony is...

Nintendo Wii: Why It’s Perfect For The Holidays by JB Anthony
There are definitely two major reasons why the new and much-awaited Nintendo Wii is just simply perfect for the Holidays. For one, it’s launching and initial release into the gaming market could not have come at a better time. It will be released in the U.S. ... It is just about the same time as the release of the new the Sony PS3 which gives the gaming customer - who is on the look out for a new video gaming console - the right time and chance to test two options at about the same time. ... Therefore, as a customer, you get the better gaming console of your choice.

Nintendo Wii Console Review by Menish Jain
Recognized for its sleek design and unique controller, the Nintedo Wii marks Nintendo's return to power in the home console market. One of the most attractive aspects of this system (other than its minute size) is its price tag. While affordability seems to be a lost concept among... The new controllers will give future game designers more creative freedom and there is hope that later games for the Wii will make better use of its functionalities. ... The controller is motion sensitive, allowing users to play games a whole new way and giving players a more "in game" feel.

Nintendo DS Beats Sony PSP In Japan by Ron Swerdfiger
Recently, video game sales stats in Japan have been released that show unlike the week before, the Nintendo DS was able to out sell the Sony PSP. Nintendo may struggle in the competitive market in North American, but in Japan, Nintendo is still the king of the land. ... When Nintendo released market share data for the handheld video game industry it revealed that Game Boy Advance holds 41% of the market, the Nintendo DS at 31% and the PSP at a close 28% though it released just four months after the DS launch in North America and has been overshadowed by a DS sales surge thanks to the large...

PlayStation 3 Delayed by Jason Hahn
Sony’s original plan was to unveil its new PlayStation 3 in Japan this spring, but due to difficulties concerning its production plans, it seems that Japan will not see the new PS3 until August. One of the main production difficulties is related to the Blu-ray Disc drive in each console. ... Sony’s stock took a hit on Monday after Merrill Lynch released a research note last week which indicated that the PS3’s launch may be postponed by six to 12 months, and that the cost of materials used in the console’s production could be around $900 per unit at the outset.

Sega Dreamcast's Cause of Death? by Edwin Lee
What ever happened to that game console we used to call the Sega Dreamcast? Why did it suddenly disappear after 2 years of production? Was the government involved in brainwashing our minds like in George Orwell’s 1984? All these questions will be answered as I investigate the Dreamcast's... Overhype of the PS2 The #1 selling game console in 1999 was the Sony PSOne, so naturally people were hyped up about PS2. ... At that time, Sega was releasing new add-ons and consoles so often that nobody wanted to buy the Saturn because they feared Sega would introduce a new console and cut off game...

No Discount For Xbox 360 by Tucker Osbert
For the past weeks, there were talks that Microsoft is going to take advantage of the holiday season to offset the launch of the PS3 from Sony. It was speculated that there would be Xbox 360 price slash. As a result, most gamers waited for the price slash and the PS3's release before deciding... Quite understandably, since Xbox 360 is already selling at half the value of the new Sony console. ... Statistics reveal that most Microsoft console users have at least one accessory for enhancement of the game experience.

PSP Game Downloads Hot Tips by Davion Wong
PSP game downloads have swept across the PlayStation community like a storm in the past couple of years. Sony Playstation portable units have been faithful companions to so many kids and teenagers of today. In terms of popularity, it is almost synonymous to games, just like music is to iPod. ... There are so many emulators out there, free or paid version that can easily "convert" your PSP to play any kind of console game and PSP game downloads, new and old, proprietary or non-proprietary. ... While it does have its merits in expanding the functionality of your PSP, it can be crippling if...

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... In 1983, consumers criticized the lack of quality console games with the emergence of home-based computers, gamers began to lose faith in the console. ... 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.