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...ugh the Sony Play station 2 had inferior graphics as compared to the Microsoft Xbox- 360 but it has a wide collection of different kinds of games pertaining to various genres. In 2002 Sony launched the PS2 online adapter to compete with the upcoming online consoles developed by Microsoft. In September 2004, with the launch of the best selling game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Sony released a new smaller PS2 also later manufacture of better versions which were slimmer. The basic features of the Sony PS2 includes its ability to read both CDs and DVDs, its support of PS1 memory cards, USB and IEEE 1394 expansion also replacing its earlier version Dual shock controller with Dual Shock 2 controller with upgraded shoulder and D-pad buttons also upgrading software allowing faster playback and finer textures and better graphics for the Play station games. The Sony Play station 2 also has the feature of online gaming using the Network adaptor built into the SP2. The Sony PS2 also has released a Linux operating system version along with an Ethernet adaptor and also a free YaBasic interpreter on the bundled demo disk which allows simple programs to be created for the PS2 by the end-user. Also a port of NetBSD project is made available in the PS2. Also mp3 and Divx movies and homebrew programs running in consoles with a modchip installed can be viewed on the Sony Play station 2. Additional controllers, modem, DVD remote control, memory cards, antenna cables, component video accessories, headsets etc. are made available as additional hardware in the SP2.

The Microsoft Xbox 360 is Microsofts latest video game console released in November 2005. This piece of modern technology game console is all set to compete other such consoles such as the Dreamcast and the Sony Play stations including the Sony Play station 3 due to be released in spring 2006. The Xbox 360 has features which include a hard drive, online gaming support, headset, a wireless controller, Ethernet cable. Its hardware is based on an IBM power PC- based CPU and also a graphics processing unit equipped with 512 MB of RAM and also uses DVD-rom support for game software. It comes at a modest $399.99. It has the ability to support up to four wireless controllers with USB support just like the Sony Play station 2 though it has wireless technology and green LEDs. This console comes with a detachable external hard disk drive allowing storage of games, movies, videos and just about everything. Additional hardware includes audio and video cables for extra support, a rechargeable battery pack, memory units, and universal media remote via IR etc. The DVD-rom also supports other formats like the CD-ROMs, MP3 etc. The Xbox 360 has a 7.95 GB of...more

Game Consoles

...om the first generation of game consoles to the current seventh generation has been plagued by video game crashes and market slowdown, the gaming industry have always come up with ground breaking games and technologies to overcome the gloom of the market. For example, during the video game crash of 1977, almost all game consoles developer and manufacturer withdrew from business when Atari came up with Space Invaders. The game was an instant hit. Space Invader became so popular that most of...more

Microsoft XBox 360 - Game On

...The Xbox360 from Microsoft is the latest gaming console in the market packed with loads of exciting features. It is a perfect entertainment system which offers great online and offline gaming features and an efficient multimedia player contained in a single attractive package. All the games in the XBOX are built on high resolution and the XBOX emulator helps you play all your favourite games.

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Xbox 360 So Hot It Can Be Liquid Cooled by Cool IT Systems

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Thats right liquid cooled for those who run their machines full tilt for hours on end with the fastest and most exhilarating games. As long as they have enough brainpower and quick reflexes to go beyond what normal mortals can do, now they have a viable solution. A word of advice for those gammers, you also need...more

...Your Xbox 360 is an amazing piece of technology, it can play the latest games, and movies in HD, play your favorite songs from it's hard drive, download updates over the internet when it's on and off. The amount of things you can do with it is probably endless, well, endless unless Microsoft legally restricts it, like they did with mod chips. With new software coming out to support your Xbox 360 you can now connect it to your PC and stream all your music and videos from there, rather than wasting your precious hard drive space on your 360. Some software even lets you stream videos from internet sites like YouTube and AOL. If you want to do this you have three options for streaming to your Xbox 360: Windows Media Player 11, WinAmp Remote, or by using your Windows Media Center PC.

Using Windows Media Player 11

1. First make sure your Xbox 360 is connected to the network and can connect to Xbox Live.
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   How To Cool Down Your Xbox 360

   ...power adapter or power brick is getting proper ventilation. Setting the power brick on the floor is a very natural thing to do. But if it is on a heavy carpet, this can interfere with the currents of air flow needed for cooling. Keep the power adapter cool by moving it up off the floor onto a hard level surface.

   The above suggestions are preventative measures that should be taken when your Xbox 360 is brand new. However, it wouldn't hurt to try them if you've experienced the red ring of death for the first time. Hopefully the heat build up caused the Xbox to shut down before any real damage could be done.more
   

   Sony Bravia XBR3 HDTV review Of The Sony Bravia XBR3

   ...The Sony Bravia XBR3 is a HDTV (High Definition Television) and delivers pictures in a different method than Pal, Scart and rear projection televisions. One of the benefits of HDTVs such as the Sony Bravia XBR3 is that it includes an HDMI port.

   HDMI is the modern alternative to S-video and Scart and you may have used these for connecting external devices such as video and DVD players to standard televisions. HDMI allows the same but is better designed to handle digital signals and makes the high resolution picture possible when playing games and wat...more
   

   XBOX 360 - Top of the Line

   ...ection with others via Xbox Live, and you will understand better why so many love this new online service. Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PC provides digital music, movies, and 'live' television programming in different areas in your home. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, there will be something of interest in Xbox 360's gaming system. This is the best in value for excellence in gaming and entertainment, and this article is written to inform you of the improved graphics, games, and other information.

   Game developers listen to complaints from users, and their continued research and development produces the best in advanced technology offering extraordinary next-genera...more
   

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