December 24, 2008

What Video Platform Is Right For You?

With all of the 3 seventh generation video gaming systems being over two years old, it is time to once again pit them all together and get the comparison of how each console stacks up, get their differences, their strengths, and weaknesses. All of these 3 consoles had their moment in the limelight and had their tribulations.

Wii

Nintendo’s very own Wii has made a big impact in the gaming business with its innovative wireless motion controls that run most of the games. It has long become an instantaneous family favorite and has become the platform of choice for gamers young and old and even to those who typically don’t play video games due to its wide selection of games that target everybody.

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What’s good about Wii is that it has backwards compatibility and the ability to play some old previously released games from older consoles via download. Its support for 4 controllers and online adaptability also make it the one for group fun. The Wii also comes out very cost effective at $249.

The main problem of the Wii is the limitation of the graphics. This has gradually begun to surface more when the anticipated games started to be released, but didn’t end up on the Wii console because of their failure to handle the graphics that the PS3 and XBOX 360 can handle.

Playstation 3

The PS3 is the ultimate source of power with all the latest technology and graphics upgrades that gaming itself can provide. It leads in being more of a home entertainment system than being a typical gaming console due to its Blu-ray support and computing versatility. The PS3 also has a great share of highly acclaimed games in the later months effectively attracting the more hardcore gamers. Multiplayer support is also vast, huge, thanks to their newly launched Playstation Home and its WiFi support.

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All of these powers come with a large price tag starting at $399 making it the key difficulties of the whole system. The expense of programming games for the PS3 is costly as well, which is why a lot of the 3rd party game developers move away and focus on the other consoles.

Xbox 360

This early bird of the seventh generation consoles sports has some awesome high definition graphics, which is, pretty much equivalent to the PS3. It has an wide-spread library of games thatfocuses on the same gamers as the PS3 and is notable for offering the highest rated games on the market today. Their Xbox Live service makes it better for playing online and their Xbox Arcade is optimal for players that are into retro titles.

Even though the Xbox 360 surpasses the PS3 by a slight edge in price, the hard disk space included is lower and it doesn’t have the Blu-ray support that the PS3 currently allows. Playing HD movies requires another HD-DVD drive accessory unlike the PS3’s built in Blu-ray support.

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These 3 powerful consoles all have their respective places in the gaming universe. We have the Wii for the majority of fervent gamers of all ages, the PS3 for some more hardcore gamers, and the Xbox 360 for PC gaming fanatics. While they are heavily competing to be the superior console of choice, all the consoles are successful in what they offer best.

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December 22, 2008

Free Guidelines to PS3

The PlayStation 3, known as the PS3 is made by Sony and is the third console in the PlayStation series. The PS3 was preceded by the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 units of course. The PS3 was first introduced in November of 2006 to the Unite States market, while Europe, Australia, Africa, New Zealand and the Middle East had to wait until March of 2007 before they were able to buy one in their own country. Thousands of people lined up outside retail stores for hours at a time to get their hands on PS3 on the first day of sales and they sold out very quickly.

So what's so good about the PS3? The PS3 is an advanced video game system that has three unique features that have helped it to succeed in the marketplace. First, the PS3 comes equipped with the ability for online play. The PlayStation Network is a gaming community that allows players to play against one another over the internet. Currently the PlayStation Network has over 14 million user accounts. From sports games to role-playing games, you can easily connect to other players and play head-to-head.

Another popular and unique feature of the PS3 is that it has a built in Blu-Ray disc player. As DVD technology increases, Sony developed the Blu-Ray disc, which is a more advanced version of a DVD. Not only is the PS3 a gaming system, but it can also be integrated into your home theater as a Blu-Ray player, so no need to go out an buy yet another piece of electronic equipment to keep up with the advances that are made.

The last unique feature of the PS3 is the hard drive. You have a choice of purchasing a model with hard drive sizes of 20, 40, 60, 80 and 160GB. Forget small memory cards - The PS3 can store all your game settings onto the hard drive and you can also store pictures, movies and games onto the hard drive as well.

Currently over 16 million PS3's consoles and 115 million Playstation 3 games have been sold worldwide since its introduction. The gaming community has been very receptive to the PS3 and it has received many positive reviews from major gaming and electronics websites and publications.

Once you purchase your PS3, purchasing games is the next step. Whether you're into first-person shooters, sports or fantasy games, you will have no trouble finding a game that you will enjoy. Some of the hottest games for the PS3 include: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Half-Life 2-The Orange Box, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and of course the wildly popular Guitar Hero.

If you want to save money on a PS3 you might want to consider buying a refurbished gaming system. Playstation refurbishes units into a like new condition and offers a great warrantee on these game systems. They are a lot cheaper than a new one. Another option is buying a used Playstation 3. Just be sure to check the unit for condition. Whether you choose to buy a new, used, or refurbished Playstation PS3 make sure you are getting the best deal available.

Whether you are a hardcore gamer or an occasional player, the PS3 offers an incredible gaming experience. With all the features built into the PS3, including the hard drive, Blu-ray disc player and it's only gaming capabilities, the PS3 is a must-have gaming console.

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