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 overall design is probably what would come out as a result of cooperation of Hummer’s & Porsche’s designers; I think Microsoft has done a great designing job. ... You can always listen to your favorite music while playing a game or you can watch a DVD along with friends or family in your HD TV screen.

Review of Logitech Computer Speakers by Bradley James
When it comes to computer speaker systems, you have a lot of choice. However, there are simply some brands that stand way out in terms of sound quality and dependability, and one of those brands is certainly Logitech. Logitech computer speakers are some of the best on the market, and provide a... Just plug in the X-620 using the convenient video game console adapter and immerse yourself in the explosions, music, and dialogue of your favorite games. ... Thanks to its 6 satellites, including a dedicated rear center speaker, you can hook it up to your PC or video game console and enjoy your...

PS3, the New Boy in the Hood! by John Gibb
Although it hasn’t reached the hi-tech store shelves yet, the brand new bad boy in the hood of cutting edge video gaming consoles is slowly approaching. Scheduled for release at 17 November 2K6, the highly anticipated gaming console made its last appearance at the 2006 E3. ... Regarding other aspects of the internal architecture, the PS3 is equipped with 256MB of XDR Main RAM @ 3.2GHz as well 256MB VRAM @700MHz and your ears will be pleased with the sound produced by Dolby 5.1ch speakers ( with cell-base processing).

Video Games Are Stealing The Spotlight by Michael Connelly
Thirty years ago the fledgling video game business was struggling to make a name for itself as it competed with toys, playing cards and board games for customers. The early games like Pong, Pac Man and Donkey Kong were very basic in terms of technology, and they had very little creativity... Jackson made his way from his dressing room to the stage as he encountered various strange characters along the way, much like a video game. ... The Video Game Awards show began this year with a big-budget open that looked like something out of a Jerry Bruckheimer film.

The Sony PS3 To Pack "Too Much" Of A Punch by Ron Swerdfiger
When Sony announced their next-gen system the PlayStation 3, they touted it as having a massive amount of features. These range from producing 1080p HD visuals, HD movies via Blu-Ray functionality etc. Sony even went as far as promoting TiVo capabilities and functionality, an online service... This is a major problem being brought to our attention by such publications as BusinessWeek, whom are saying that Sony may be going a little to far away from what PlayStation 3’s core function should be, a video game system.

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. ... The voice communication is handled by the console and allows cross-game communications. ... What is negative about the X box 360 is that it has a few design flaws that need ironing out.

An Unbiased look at the Epidemic of Video Games in Our Youth by Steve Scheele
Since the creation of video-games, parents, and children alike have been wondering about the usefulness, and disadvantages of playing these technology-based diversions. If moderated, games can be a great medium for social bonding, and an outlet for a well deserved break. ... By sitting down to a nice game of Madden 06 (A football game) or even playing co-op mode on Halo 2 (a first person shooter), you can develop bonds between you and your partner. ... Many studies show, including one by Stanford University, that video games have a great effect on player’s problem solving skills and...

Video Game History – Do You Remember Pac Man, Space Invaders, and Super Mario Brothers? by J. Wuebben
Of all the things that the 1970’s produced, there are few that made as big of a cultural impact as video games. There’s no question about it: video games have been a significant force in society and one of the most popular leisure pursuits. Chances are if you’re under the age of 40, you played... In 1981 alone, five billion dollars were spent on video arcade machines and another billion dollars was spent on home video game systems. ... In the previous years, there had been a very fine line separating arcade game quality from home game quality.

5 Upsides To Gaming – There Is More To Gaming Than Horrors by Andrew Bermam
Gaming, video and computer, has caught the imagination of the world and is extremely popular. However like anything else there are benefits as well as horrors. The horrors of gaming are widely publicized and well known. Did you know that gaming can contribute towards improving your skills and mind? ... Games capture the attention of kids who then read extensively with the aim of mastering the game. ... Using popular fictional characters like the Nintendo Donkey Kong or Mario the games lead the player through math problems, mental exercises, drawing figures on a touch screen, and reading...

What is DirectX? by Madison Lockwood
DirectX is a family of "application program interfaces" (APIs) that are designed by Microsoft to make graphics functionality of Microsoft compatible software -especially videogames - function smoothly and at their highest level. There have been DirectX versions 3,5,6,7,8,9 and now, concurrent... That means a lot less interchange of information between the computer's central functioning units and the video card - and thus, a chance for game developers to produce a more sophisticated and detailed 3D image that is less susceptible to distortion.