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...AN UPGRADE? MORE LIKE A COMPLETE REDESIGN!

What started as a substitute for a low end PC evolved into a robust machine. The original Xbox was packed with standard computer components such as a Western Digital hard drive, a NVIDIA chipset, and a mobile Intel processor. Its ancestor, the Xbox 360, boasts an impressive three-core CPU, each running at 3.2 GHz; 500 MHz ATI graphics processor; 512MB of memory; 20 GB hard drive; built-in wireless functionalities. Besides the hardware upgrade comes a complete revamp of the unit visually. The Xbox ...more

Interested in a New PS3 for X-mas? Better Get in Line Now

...in HD, even if the average consumer does not.

The real issues involving the new PS3 are the future of Blu-ray, which is just one of two competing new DVD formats, supply problems, and Sonys history of high upfront prices, followed by steep price drops. There is no question that the demand for the new PS3 is built in, and there can also be little doubt that Sonys marketing team has thoroughly researched the fallout that a high price could cause. They clearly seem to feel that gaming has developed to a point that consoles can support prices that are quickly approaching those of PCs.

Has Sony finally made a huge mistake? They very well could have. Their fourth quarter release is timed to strike at the very heart of X-mas, which is ce...more

Video Games Are Too Expensive

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I'm honestly glad when I'm addicted to the latest MMO fad, really. Sure, MMOs cost you more than the latest Wii or Xbox game at first what with the monthly fees, but after the sunk cost of the game and whatever expansions, my spending stays in check because I stay up until dawn every night getting the +14 Sword of Ultimate Smiting and am just too darn BUSY to do a silly thing like play a different video game. Unfortunately, this isn't very good for my social life. Girls just really aren't in to listen to you revel about your latest adventures as Far'lakthar the Elvaan Orcsmasher ...more

Looking for the Latest in Gaming Technology? Purchase an Xbox360 Wireless controller

...his controller, there is a button that allows you power you console or off. The button also allows you to access your media and games, and keep track of other gaming friends.

It also has vibration feedback that can be adjusted, thus providing you with a longer life for your batteries. You may also notice it has a port for an integrated headset.

To connect your controller to your Xbox game console, turn on the controller by pressing the Xbox Guide button. Next, turn on your console by pressing the console's power button.

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