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...f video games.

Why is this?

Because video game discs use a form of "copyright protection" that prevents your computer from being able to make a copy. The discs don't "make sense" to your computer so it isn't able to recognize what needs to be copied.

When there's a problem, someone's going to find a solution! That's exactly what certain software companies have done - there are now programs that are able to "punch-out" the guards on video games. When you install this software, your computer is able to read the data that is on video game discs.

One quick point - these programs can copy xbox 360, PS3 and any other vid...more

Trouble Connecting To Xbox live - Follow These Steps

...Look out for green lights on your router to show that you have full power and a connection.

4) If you want to connect your Xbox to your router via a wireless connection, then you will need to buy an Xbox receiver which plugs into the Xbox itself, this doesn't come as standard with the package.

There may be other factors which you can check; you may need to call your internet Service Provider helpline or the helpline for the Router/Modem that you bought. But at least now you should have the fundamentals in place.<...more

Family Video Games - Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

...t meeting held by his most trusted advisors. He learns they are planning to take the throne away from the boy king. Tut, being clumsy and not too bright, ends up getting captured and turned into a mummy by his advisors. This scene is a little graphic for the youngest players, so cover their eyes. ( Tut is much more fun as a mummy, anyway ). The mummification process distributes parts of the mortal Tut into jars which get scattered all over the land. Sphinx's job is to collect the jars so Tut can be brought back to life. Tut is trapped in the palace, and Sphinx is trapped outside. There is a special go-between who can transfer items back and forth...more

rent Video Games? Online Rentals vs Storefront Rentals

... ONLINE RENTALS!

AVAILABILITY- I've never really felt like i've had too much of a choice when it comes to renting at stores. It was more of a deduction of what was left to choose from at the time you made it there. When it comes to online rentals, you can practically play any game that you ever wanted to play at anytime. There, of coarse are a few games from time to time that you may have a short wait attached, but during those times, you will easily be able to choose another game from the thousands listed. Once that particular sought after game is available, you will know about it whenever you log into your account, instantly. WINNER: ONLINE RENTALS!

GAMES FORMATS- Even though I have always thought that having PS2, Xbox, and Gamecube games available was quite a selection at the local rental stores, I didnt even know how good it could get until online rentals introduced their selection. Not only does online rentals contain the 3 major consoles, but they also have such portable game rentals as Gameboy Advance, PSP, and Nintendo DS. Many of the larger online stores are offering XBOX 360 and PS3 games as well for the next generation as soon as the consoles come out. WINNER: ONLINE RENTALS!

PRICING- Renting games has alwa...more