The Appeal of the Nintendo Wii by Jonel Cordero
Why does it seem that Nintendo’s Wii system is become more and more popular over Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s Playstation3? It’s the appeal factor. Okay, well that is obvious, but in the words of Malcolm Gladwell, what exactly makes the Nintendo Wii “tip” over the other next-generation systems. ... Who would have thought that instead of having Halo (popular first person shooter for the Xbox) tournaments, teens would be having tennis tournaments on the Wii. ... Not bad, especially when the Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Platinum Package sells for $399.99 and Sony’s 60 MB Playstation3 sells at...

A Shopping Comparison: Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 by Chris Robertson
Products such as Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's Playstation 3 have grabbed undeniable attention in the consumer electronics market. During holidays, birthdays and other occasions, parents rush out to get the latest games or consoles to give as gifts to their children. ... The same goes for Xbox 360! ... The Xbox 360 overwhelmingly surpasses the Playstation 3 when it comes to power. ... The memory bandwidth of the Xbox 360 exceeds that of the Playstation 3 by five times! ... Those wanting the online capabilities will find that Xbox 360 is geared that way.

How Does the PS3 Stack Up to Its Competitors, the Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii? by Gary Ruplinger
Finally, they’re all here. The Xbox 360 has had the next generation gaming market to itself for a year. Now its two competitors, the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii, are here. No more speculating about speed. No more guessing about memory. Now we can take a look and see exactly how they stack up... The Xbox 360 was built to work with Windows XP media center. ... The Xbox 360 has two configurations. ... The Xbox 360 has a Custom IBM PowerPC processor. ... However, Xbox went with a true 3 core processor compared to the one general processor of the Cell and seven additional DSPs.

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... And, you can download and play arcade style games using the Xbox Live Arcade. ... The Xbox 360 has backward compatibility and so, users can play games originally developed for the earlier versions of the box.

Keeping Ahead Of The Game by Barry Cooke
We all know that technology these days moves with an alarming rate of speed, one minute we are playing on an Amstrad CPC 464 thinking its the dogs jaffa's, next minute before you know it, BANG!! your playing on something that wouldn't look out of place on one of NASA's space shuttles. ... Spare a thought for those around the world who could probably feed their entire family for a month with the money spent on one XBox. ... I have an admission to make i actually own an Xbox...the previous one to the 360 that is...i didn't ask for it, it was a Christmas present that i didn't know about...

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 has a six channel Dolby Digital surround sound. ... The CNET Editor’s review has awarded the Xbox 360 a rating of 8.4 /10. ... A GenX media hub the Xbox 360 allows playing of DVDs, CDs, TV shows, and games.

The Top Ten Xbox 360 Games for Teens by Mark Robbins
When the Xbox 360 was first released there were a large number of individuals who waited for hours in hopes of being able to purchase one. In fact, Xbox 360s are so popular that is likely that you have one inside your home right now. No matter how old you are it is always fun to play video games... Standard Xbox 360 setup allows one to four players, but Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighters is also compatible with Xbox Live. ... Project Gotham Racing 3 Unlike the above mentioned Xbox 360 games, Project Gotham Racing 3 is not rated T for Teen.

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! ... Very few games released for the new Xbox 360 gaming console will be compatible on the old Xbox system.....that really irritates me! ... So, I set off on my typical in-depth Xbox 360 research and analysis project.

The Microsoft Xbox 360 Console: Powerful Gaming in a Box by Mark Robbins
Gone are the days of drab, underpowered gaming consoles with limited features. The Microsoft Xbox 360 is here! It doesn't matter if you are a serious gamer or a mere hobbyist, the Xbox 360 that Microsoft launched in November 2005 is suitable for all players. ... On the other hand, if you are one of those to whom "money is no object," you may just go ahead and buy the entire Microsoft Xbox 360 system, where everything is all in (i.e., the console with premium chrome finish, a wireless controller, the Xbox Live headset, component hard drive-AV cable, the Ethernet cable that allows you to...

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... Microsoft's Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles likewise have many, many titles that are rated E; the Xbox with approximately 270 games and the Xbox 360 with so far about a dozen -- but count on the number of Xbox 360 titles to increase since it's a new release.