The Long Awaited XBOX 360

You have to wonder how they can make something that is already close to perfect even better. The XBOX 360 has done just that. This new system has everything you could want in a video game system all in one.

When any new video game system is first launched the question that comes to most everyone’s mind is how much it is going to cost. Microsoft will gladly answer that question with confidence. The new system is so affordable considering all of the options you have. The XBOX 360 has two different versions and prices of the system. This way they can target two totally different groups of consumers.

The first version of the XBOX 360 is the Core System. The XBOX 360 Core System is basically a bare bones system for people that simply want to play games. For the cost of $300 you get the following;

- XBOX 360 System
- Composite AV cable (the red, white, and yellow cable)
- Wired controller

The Core system does not include a hard drive or memory unit to save your games. It also does not come with the cable to allow you to hook it up to a HDTV. The Core system is ideal for purchasing for a younger child that doesn’t care to do anything but play his or her games.

The XBOX 360 premium system comes with everything you need to get the best use out of your system. With a price of $400 you will get the following;

- XBOX 360 System
- Ethernet cable
- 20GB external hard drive
- Wireless controller
- XBOX live headset
- Component AV cables the hook up both the HDTV and standard TV

Playstation 3- What You Need To Know

With the long awaited release of the Playstation 3 due out 0n November 17th, 2006, it’s sure to have gamers all around scrambling to purchase this new system.

Everyone will want to know the changes in the system and how comparable it will be to the XBOX 360. In this chapter you will learn the high tech issues as well as the games that will be launched along with the system.

Similar to the XBOX 360, the Playstation 3 will offer two different consoles. Each console will have something different to offer and different price tags as well.

The first version of the Playstation 3 is the 20GB version and will retail at $499.99. The next Playstation 3 is the 60GB version and will retail at $599.99.

The new console design has a more sleek and simple design and weighs less than the other console systems. The first version of the model is only going to be offered in black, but some indications state in the future other colors like; white and silver will be available.

On thing that didn’t change in the new video system is the ability to sit horizontally or vertically. With an AV rack it can be placed in both positions, otherwise a horizontal position would be preferred to the fact of its curved console shape.

The traditional controllers have maintained the same image and functions through out the years. This is a warm welcome for the experienced playstation gamers. The one thing that has changed on the controller for the better is the enlargement of the L2 and R2 should buttons. An enlarged titling angle of the joystick will ensure better manipulation and wider range of motion. The force feedback vibration has been done away with, fearing the vibration might interfere with certain games that use the motion sensor.

The controller will be wireless comparable to the XBOX 360 controller. The wireless controller will operate with a Bluetooth 2.0 EDR that can transmit data at the rate of up to 3.0Mbps.

The Playstation Portable will be able to connect to the new console. The PSP can function as a remote control or as an extra controller for the Playstation 3.