Super Mario - Then & Now by Philip Culver
Each one of us must have heard the name of a game “The Super Mario Bros”. They are one of the most recognizable pairs of video game characters ever created by Nintendo. Although Nintendo came into picture in mid 1980’s and was of course a huge success but the very first Nintendo games didn’t... I was in video game heaven with better graphics, sounds, presentation and depth of the game. ... Several Nintendo systems, like the ‘Game cube’ and the ‘N64’ are available and still comes with “Super Mario Bros game” with newer versions of the game that are more enjoyable to play with.

The Xbox 360 - a Gamer's Dream Machine by Paul W Wilson
The Xbox360 is a video game console that is visionary. It competes with the Sony Play Station 3 and Nintendo Revolution. A gamers’ dream machine, the Xbox 360 is sold in two versions a premium edition that has a hard drive, a wireless controller, headset, Ethernet cable, a HD AV cable, and an... It revolutionizes video game consoles and is, in actuality, a computer dedicated to gaming. ... With the Xbox360 a person can view a complete record of games played, play games downloaded from marketplace, play game demos, watch movie as well as game trailers, listen to music customized for the...

Enjoy Xbox 360 Live by Robbie Darmona
Xbox 360 now gives its fans the opportunity to communicate with each other live using the extra feature Xbox Live. Become an Xbox Live Member! In the Xbox 360 package is included that Xbox Live members have the ability to chat with each other via the Xbox 360 Headset. ... After you create your specific profile, Xbox 360 saves all the games you have played and also the game levels you reached. ... Game saves, although separate from profiles, have some things in common. ... 1) Xbox Live Silver is available to anyone with an Xbox 360 or Xbox 360 Core System Console.

Use Your Playstation 2 Controllers On Your Playstation 3 With the PS2 Controller Adpater by Steven Fields
Do you own a Playstation 3? I Do. And I absolutely love this game machine. In fact, I love it so much that I put my good old trusty Playstation 2 system up for sale and sold it. Mind you, I'm keeping all of my favorite games, because they can be played on the PS3 as well. ... However, having reviewed and written about video games and video game accessories for many years now, and watched as innovative companies designed and developed what are called controller adapters for essentially every single video game console on the market, I was certain that it was only a matter of time before a...

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. ... 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.

Make Your Choice - Playstation 3 vs. Xbox 360 by Darren Lintern
There are many gaming enthusiasts out there that are stuck between which of the new gaming system to buy - Playstation 3 vs. Xbox 360. Although there is no doubt that they are both great systems, the Playstation 3 is by far the best option. Both are similar in price, so that's not really a... This will result in you waiting whilst it searches, downloads, restarts and than finally loads the game. ... It has been designed with large buttons to allow easy game play. ... However, the Playstation 3 has the ability to allow up to seven controllers to the connected to the console at one time for...

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... Console demand will give rise to game demand. ... It might be for a golf game or a racing game, but it shows the attractive nature of the Wii. ... The Wii controller is unique and requires special attention to detail and design to be implemented in a game correctly, especially a game ported from...

Hardware Inside Nintendo Wii Reviewed and Explained by Aaron Brooks
Nintendos seventh generation gaming console was code named Revolution. It sought to becoming futuristic and including all conveniences like a wireless controller and Wii remote which has three dimensional functions. The Nintendo Wii also has Wii Connect 24 which can receive messages from the... • In Japan the console will have DVD –Video capabilities. ... • The Wii has four remote controller slots; one SD memory slot; two USB ports; one sensor bar port ;four Nintendo game cube controller ports; two Nintendo game cube memory card ports; WiFi 802.11.b/g wireless built in ports.

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.

Video Game Tester Jobs: Which One Is Right For You? by James Allen
Seems a lot of people these days are interested in becoming paid video game testers. With all the excitement surrounding the release of the latest gaming consoles like the PS3 and Nintendo Wii, this is no surprise. So let's take a look at the different types of jobs that are available for gamers. ... Job 1: Self-Employed Video Game Tester Everyday people are searching online for information and reviews about the latest game releases. ... Job 3: Full-time Corporate Game Tester It is also possible to get hired by large game developers for a full time game testing position.