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| Date | 1/13/2009 7:19:05 PM |
| Written By | Singh Sahib |
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| Abstract | There are many new systems on the market today , hopefully this review will give an insight of what the three main systems are good at and what the they are bad about... |
| Article | There are many new systems on the market today , hopefully this review will give an insight of what the three main systems are good at and what the they are bad about. One sysytem on the market is the new Xbox 360 by microsoft. The 360 has alot more games than the three. One popular title is Halo 3, this game is about a spartan (#117) who sets out to destroy halo and stop the flood. Xbox 360 also has a great online system which is also referred to as xbox live, but can get more costly than the other online systems* Hardware, Software, And Services: Fusing powerful hardware, software, and services, Xbox 360 fully engages you in a gaming experience that is more expansive, dramatic, and lifelike, where the possibilities are limitless and your imagination knows no boundaries. * Industrial Design: A merger of form and function, Xbox 360 wraps powerful technology in a sophisticated exterior. * Xbox Gamer Guide: The Xbox Gamer Guide is an entertainment gateway that instantly connects you to your games, friends, music, movies, and downloadable content. * Personalized Interface: Xbox 360 lets you create your own unique system and experience. * Ring Of Light And Xbox Guide Button: Featured on both the wireless and wired controllers, the Xbox Guide button puts you in control of your experience. In addition to bringing up the Xbox Gamer Guide and the Xbox System Guide, the Xbox Guide button lets you turn the system on and off without ever leaving the couch. * Xbox LIVE: Xbox LIVE is where games and entertainment come alive, the only unified place where you can play with anyone, anytime, anywhere. And the best just got better. Connect Xbox 360 to your broadband connection, attach a storage device (hard drive or memory unit) and get instant access to Xbox LIVE Silver. Express your digital identity through your gamer tag and gamer card, talk with others using voice chat, and access Xbox LIVE Marketplace. * Xbox LIVE Marketplace: Keep your favourite games fresh with instant access to new content. Accessible to Silver and Gold members, Xbox LIVE Marketplace lets you personalize and extend your experience, on demand. * Games: Xbox 360 redefines what games look like, sound like, feel like, and play like to engage you like never before. Every Xbox 360 title supports 720p and 1080i high definition resolution or 480p standard definition resolution, in 16:9 widescreen, with anti-aliasing so you enjoy smooth, movie-like graphics and multi-channel surround sound. Vibrant characters display depth of emotion to evoke more dramatic responses, immersing you in the experience. * Digital Entertainment: Amplify your music, photos, video, and TV. Watch progressive-scan DVD movies right out of the box. Rip music to the Xbox 360 hard drive and share your latest digital pictures with friends. Make the connection, and Xbox 360 instantly streams the digital media stored on your MP3 player, digital camera, Media Center PC, or any Microsoft Windows XP 2005 Edition-based PC. * Wireless Controller: High-performance wireless gaming is here! Using optimized technology, the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a 30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life on the two included AA batteries - and when they run low, you're given ample warning so you can connect a Play & Charge Kit for uninterrupted play. * 256MB Memory Unit: Further enhancing the gaming experience, Xbox 360 Memory Units allow you to save your in-game achievements and unique gamer profiles. The Memory Units are easily portable and enable quick and easy access to previously established benchmarks, putting you in control of your games and your lifestyle. You can save your games, your Xbox LIVE profile, and more with Xbox 360 Memory Units. * Composite AV Cable: The Xbox 360 Composite AV Cable - sold only with the Xbox 360 Core video game and entertainment system - lets you connect an Xbox 360 console to a standard-definition television or audio/video surround receiver. * Xbox LIVE Silver: Silver membership is instant and included with your Xbox 360 console. All you need is a broadband Internet connection, and you can access exclusive game content like game demos, gamer pictures, and even new levels! * 5 FREE Xbox 360 Arcade Games: Uno, Pac Man Championship Edition, Boom Boom Rocket, Feeding Frenzy,Luxor 2The next system is ps3 [play station 3] At the core of the PlayStation 3 you'll find a remarkably powerful Cell Broadband Engine microprocessor working in unison with the RSX graphics processor. Together, these components create a punishing 2 teraflops of processing power - guaranteed to define the standard of interactive home entertainment for generations to come. our next system is ps3. Using Blu-Ray technology, image resolutions start at standard 480i/p and climb all the way up to stop-you-in-your-tracks 1080p - crowning the PS3 as the only console capable of producing a high definition image in a progressive scan format. Because of the Blu-ray disc’s enormous storage capabilities, games will produce the most realistic textures and vast environments ever seen in the realm of gaming, leaving you in a state of disbelief every time you press the ‘On’ button. The Blu-ray optical drive is also capable of playing standard DVDs, so you’ll never need to rebuild your digital library. New PS3 game and Blu-ray movie titles are being released every week. Storage will never again be a problem. With USB 2.0 ports and a roomy 80GB hard drive, you can connect and download from a plethora of different devices to store pictures, movies and music. To top it off, integrated WiFi capabilities mean no more running wires to your router. Now you can use the PlayStation Network's basic services absolutely free of charge. Access to the web, instant messaging, online games and downloadable content from the comfort of your living room has never been easier. The PS3 is also equipped with 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound capabilities. All you have to do is connect your console to a Dolby 7.1 capable audio/video receiver and boom you're assaulted with a wall of the sharpest, most refined sound imaginable. With all of these features and more, it's clear that the PlayStation 3 is more than just a console - it's the absolute and unquestionable pinnacle of fully-integrated home entertainment systems. Let the games begin. wii.More Information wii.More Information our last system is Nintendo s wii A New Style of Gaming Wii breaks down that wall that separates video game players from everybody else. It puts people in touch with games - and each other. Pronounced "We", it's an entertainment system that's designed to universally promote community, interactivity, and most importantly, fun. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii. Break Down the Walls With each passing year video gaming has become an exclusive experience. The complexities of some of the newest games have alienated those who used to play games with their entire families. Wii changes all that. Nintendo has created the most inviting, inclusive video game system to date. Thanks to our unique controller, anyone of any age or skill level can pick up and play games on Wii. And they will have an incredibly fun time doing so. That's not to say we've forgotten about the core gamer. Not by a long shot. In fact, Wii gives them the best gaming experience yet. Take a look at some of the games Nintendo and their partners have to offer, and once you try them out, you will be convinced that a revolution in gaming has begun. Soon, the future will be in your hands. When you get a chance to play, you will believe Wii is the next leap in gaming to a new generation. Expanding the Audience Over time, gaming has become overwhelming to people. Wii returns gaming to simpler times while innovating game development at the same time. The unique Wii Remote gives parents and grandparents a chance to play games with their children. It gives gamers and traditional non-gamers a chance to share the same experiences in this new generation of gaming. For those who grew up on video games, Wii shows that games have not outgrown them. Unique Experiences Wii makes you feel less like a player and more like you're in the game. Frenzied sword battles are no longer confined to pushing a button. With Wii's unique freehand controller, Nintendo puts you in the middle of the action. Forget about pushing a button to start a golf backswing. Wii lets you swing the club! Don't push a button to swing a sword, actually swing the sword. Video games have always been a part of you, now you get to be a part of them. Step up to the next level of gaming. The sleek Wii console, no larger than a stack of several DVD cases, includes Wii Sports, a sensor bar, an AV cable, a Wii stand, a Wii Remote, and a Nunchuk controller for even more exciting game-control possibilities. |
