Cheap Video Game Consoles @ $199 on the Way?
According to Activision Inc CEO Bobby Kotick Video Game Consoles must fall below the $200 mark to be appealing to the masses. The PS3 – although a good product is highly priced at $400. The cheapest XBox is worth $280. The Wii from Nintendo is leading the pack in price positioning at $250.
The fact that the Wii is not so technically complex may not matter so much to the consumer. It provides great entertainment for the price. According to Kotick, the masses will adopt a video game console at a price point of $199.
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And The Best Video Game Console Is…
The holidays are almost here and video game consoles are likely to be among the most popular gifts this festive season. So which console should you be gifting. Lets take a peek into the top three.
If you know a gamer, he is probably playing games on an Xbox 360, a Nintendo Wii or a PS3. These are the most popular video game consoles on the market today. Each has something that sets it apart.
‘Mass Effect’ Makes its Debut in North America
Gamers and science fiction fans have something to be very excited about. The much awaited and award winning RPG game ‘Mass Effect‘ is finally out to purchase and play. This game has been created by BioWare – makers of other critically acclaimed games like Jade Empire.
The game is available for play exclusively on the Xbox 360. According to reports, Mass Effect is an intense story with great combat. The graphics are high definition and you can interact with voices of many digital actors.
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Sony’s New Strategy for Better Games
Sony Corp. seems to have adopted a new strategy for better game software development. It is looking to encourage independent designers to create games for the PS3. With this in mind, Sony has halved the charge for the software development kit for the PS3.
According to sources, the PS3 development package cost is now only USD 10,250 in North America, 950,000 yen in Japan and Euro 7,500 in Europe.
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U.S. Video Game Sales Skyrocket in October.
This october, video game harware and software sales have crossed the billion dollar mark to reach 1.1 billion dollars. Last year the sales were 643 million dollars in October. The Nintendo Wii was the top selling video game console.
519,000 Wiis were sold in October, 366,000 Xbox’s and 121000 PS3′s. Microsofts Halo 3 had propelled it to become the highest selling console in September.
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Old Game Offerings for Xbox and Nintendo
Xbox has recently come up with an interesting offering. You can now download old games that play on the Xbox 360. This has been made possible through a software update. Games available for download now include Burnout 3, Halo, Fable and Crimson. These games have been some of the most popular among Xbox 360 games. Is this going to be a big successful move for Microsoft? Yes and No.
In simple words these games are not old enough to bring out nostalgia. The older the game is, the more the nostalgia. I would rather download Super Mario Bros than Halo. This is the edge Nintendo has over Microsoft. Classic titles are unplayable on the newer consoles. You may find them on eBay, but if your old console is not working, you can’t play them.
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Atari 2600 in the Hall of Fame
The Atari brought a whole new world of games to children three decades back. It was instantly accepted by the children of that generation. When it was launched, it retailed for $199 and contained just 9 games. It has been a long and exciting journey for video game consoles since then. Today the graphics and quality of video games is much different from the earliest predecessors.
Xbox 360 Now With a Family Timer
Xbox is now giving parents control over their childrens gaming habits. Video game usage of kids can now be managed with a family timer.This is the first time the video game industry is seeing the entry of parental control.
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Marvel Ultimate Alliance for Wii Review
If you ever thought you could put together a better team of Marvel superheroes than the Fantastic Four or the X-Men, Marvel Ultimate Alliance will give you the perfect opportunity to prove it. Initially developed for the xBox and the PS2, the latest port of this action filled RPG for is for the Nintendo Wii. Fortunately, unlike many of the Wii’s initial releases, Ultimate Alliance makes good use of this new platform to enhance the playing experience.
For starters, the game’s designers have adapted the game controls to take advantage of the Wii’s remote and nunchuck. Although the game controls were originally designed for a standard game-pad, the Wii version allows you to physically involve yourself in game play by shaking, thrusting, swiping and lowering the controls to execute various moves and attacks throughout the game. Although these controls take a while to get comfortable with, they certainly give the battles in the game an extra edge. Continue reading
Headphones for Your Xbox 360
If you’ve shelled out the cash for an xBox 360, you’ll likely want to do everything you can to enjoy all of it’s features to the fullest. Although the exceptional graphics are one of the key selling-points of this console, the sound card is also very powerful. Many game publishers have taken full advantage of this and include incredible audio tracks and sound effects in their games. If you don’t have high quality xBox 360 compatible headphones though, you can’t enjoy this feature to its fullest without annoying the neighbors. Here are reviews of 3 of the best sets you can choose from.Top Of The Pile: Pioneer Wireless Headphones Model SE-DIR800C
Only for the true audiophile, these headphones provide the ultimate audio experience for any xBox 360 gamer. They have integrated Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, are wireless, light and run on two AA batteries. They are very simple to intergrate into your system too. Just plug them in, connect the coaxial or the red and white audio cables and switch everything on.