Sony Teases New Mobile Gaming Console

Hot on the heels of Nintendo's illustrious unveiling of their new 3DS console, Sony has decided to take the lid off of ONE of their upcoming mobile platforms. It's been whispered about behind Sony corporate booths at tradeshows, and murmurs of it can be heard bouncing through the aisles of your local mall from the lips of the nerd soothsayers that roll around in the Sony Style Store chanting 'PlayStation Phone' in tongues.

Well, this IS the PlayStation phone, at least the closest we're going to get to one for a while, and it's Sony Ericsson's new XPERIA R800i. It's a more or less typical looking handset upon first glance. It's got a volume toggle on the side, charging and headphone ports, logos where you'd expect them, and a 854x480 pixel multitouch display. But, slide the screen up and you're looking at essentially a flattened dual shock controller, sans one set of shoulder buttons. The iconic 4-button pad is still there, as is the d-pad, and the dual control sticks have been replaced with two round touch pads.

According to initial tests, it seems to have enough power under the hood to handle 3D rendering with as much grace as any other competitor and more so, particularly because of its ample 512 megabytes of system memory. It's an Android handset, a fact that's clear enough once you notice the four Android hotkeys at the bottom of the screen. It's running a modified version of the Android platform for now, changed to feature some healthy sprinklings of PlayStation flavors. It will be able to run any game you can imagine from the Android App store, and there are sure to be plenty of third party games developed for a mobile device with 'PlayStation' in its name. What's more, the open Android platform makes finding decent emulators a snap, so you can play Super Mario World on the virtual Super Nintendo running on your Sony PlayStation Phone and stand there boggled by the staggering marvels you're experiencing.

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Written by Theodore Price

Sony Teases New Mobile Gaming Console

Hot on the heels of Nintendo's illustrious unveiling of their new 3DS console, Sony has decided to take the lid off of ONE of their upcoming mobile platforms. It's been whispered about behind Sony corporate booths at tradeshows, and murmurs of it can be heard bouncing through the aisles of your local mall from the lips of the nerd soothsayers that roll around in the Sony Style Store chanting 'PlayStation Phone' in tongues.

Well, this IS the PlayStation phone, at least the closest we're going to get to one for a while, and it's Sony Ericsson's new XPERIA R800i. It's a more or less typical looking handset upon first glance. It's got a volume toggle on the side, charging and headphone ports, logos where you'd expect them, and a 854x480 pixel multitouch display. But, slide the screen up and you're looking at essentially a flattened dual shock controller, sans one set of shoulder buttons. The iconic 4-button pad is still there, as is the d-pad, and the dual control sticks have been replaced with two round touch pads.

According to initial tests, it seems to have enough power under the hood to handle 3D rendering with as much grace as any other competitor and more so, particularly because of its ample 512 megabytes of system memory. It's an Android handset, a fact that's clear enough once you notice the four Android hotkeys at the bottom of the screen. It's running a modified version of the Android platform for now, changed to feature some healthy sprinklings of PlayStation flavors. It will be able to run any game you can imagine from the Android App store, and there are sure to be plenty of third party games developed for a mobile device with 'PlayStation' in its name. What's more, the open Android platform makes finding decent emulators a snap, so you can play Super Mario World on the virtual Super Nintendo running on your Sony PlayStation Phone and stand there boggled by the staggering marvels you're experiencing.

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Written by Theodore Price

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History & Marketing of the Nintendo Wii Gaming Console System

The Wii video game console released by Nintendo. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily was to go against Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a bigger range of people. As of December 31, 2008 the Wii sales overshot both the play station 3 and Xbox 360.

A great feature of the console is WiiConnect24, which enables it to receive messages and updates over the Internet.

The Wii is Nintendo's fifth console, it able to play all official Game Cube games. Nintendo first spoke of the console at E3 2004 and later unveiled the system at E3 2005.

The console was first known as "Revolution" until April 27, 2006, the Nintendo Style Guide refers to the console as "simply Wii, not Nintendo Wii", and making it the first home console Nintendo has marketed outside of Japan without the company name in its trademark. While "Wiis" is a commonly used as the name of the console, Nintendo has stated that the official way of saying it would be "Wii systems" or "Wii consoles. Since its launch, sales of the console have been higher than Xbox 360 and ps3. According to the NPD Group, the Wii sold more units in the United States than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 combined in the first half of 2007. The sales are even larger in the Japanese market, Japan currently the highest sales. In Australia, the Wii blew away the record sells of Xbox 360 to make it the fastest selling games console in Australian history. Nintendo hopes to target a bigger range with console than that of others in the seventh generation. At a press talks for the upcoming Nintendo DS game Dragon Quest IX Satoru Iwata stated "We're not thinking about going into a battle with Sony, but about how many people we can get to play games. The thing we're thinking about most is not portable systems, consoles but rather how we can attract new people to play games."

This was shown in Nintendo's series of television ads in North America, as well as Internet ads. The ad wording is "Wii would like to play" and "Experience a new way to play." These ads ran starting November 15, 2006 and cost over $200 million. The marketing has proved to be successful. People as old as 103 have been reported to be playing the Wii. The real beauty of the Wii is how simple it is to play. All the games are easy to use and allow people of all ages to play. This was another marketing tactic that really worked out well. Trying to make people that don't game into gamers. To build a stronger market long term so that when they have more games or another system people will still have memories and link that to their next system purchase. The Wii also has games for the more hardcore gamers. Nintendo understands that people are not concerned about graphics or power but rather gameplay. People just want to play games that are fun. That is why people play games. Getting to technical only takes away from the true point of gaming which is entrainment. The original Nintendo for example had simple games and such has a huge following. Nintendo on eBay can go up to 100 dollars easily. Showing the demand and proving that it is never about graphics but rather about the entrainment value. I own a ps3 and never play it because the games are not enjoyable to me. I can player older games and have a lot more fun. If that is a case then clearly Nintendo has the right idea of what consumers' demands and interests lay.

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Shopping Guide - Choosing a Video Game Console

Video game consoles such as Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii or Microsoft Xbox 360 are close to the heart of many a child (of any age). The phrase "playing games" takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to these entertainment powerhouses. From simple fun to complicated plots, video games made for these systems are becoming more and more sophisticated - including smooth action, sharp graphics, more interactive play, better audio, and the ability to play with others in living rooms thousands of miles away or just next door.

Having fun with a gaming console can include more than video games, too. There are "games" available for cooking, exercising, dancing, practicing for American Idol, or even playing guitar in a rock band.

The following info will help when shopping for the best in family-room adventures...

Features of Video Game Consoles

o Consoles come with handheld controllers for multiple players

o Bluetooth technology offers the ability to connect up to 7 controllers to one system

o Hard drives (included in the systems) vary in size and contribute to cost; a large hard drive is important for players who wish to download TV programs and movies

o Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 play CDs and DVDs as well as games, and are compatible with home theater components (PS3 plays Blue-Ray DVDS); players can create music CDs on their computer to play on their console as game soundtracks; Wii does not play DVDs or support surround sound

o Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 support HD quality video; Xbox 360 requires an additional component

o Online gaming using a wireless broadband Internet connection allows play over the Internet with friends and family including voice chat; Xbox 360 requires the purchase of an additional component for this capability and an additional annual membership fee, while PS3's WiFi is included in some models and the online community is free; Wii also comes with integrated WiFi and a free online service

o The Sony Playstation 3 comes with a sizeable hard drive and Bluetooth connectivity

o Microsoft's Xbox 360 can connect to computers running Windows XP and play audio and video files on a television

o Digital video recording is an upcoming feature, and will allow users to pause, rewind and fast forward live and recorded television

o Consoles come with slots for memory cards

o USB ports are included, allowing use of plug-and-play accessories like digital cameras and MP3 players

o Add-on components are many, including wireless controllers, headsets, web cams, racing wheels, standing platforms, wireless network adapters, guitars, drum sets, hard drives, joysticks and remote controls; motion-sensitive controllers allow for a more real-life experience (the player's motions determine what happens in the game)

Keep in Mind

o Cost for a basic game consoles range from $250 for a basic Wii to $599 for a bells 'n whistles PS3; higher-cost models typically include hard drives, headsets, wireless controllers and other enhancements

o While some games are offered for all three major systems, others are limited to one particular system, or may only play on an older model; make sure desired games are compatible with the selected system

o The Nintendo Wii is the only system that comes with included games

o Xbox 360 offers a more extensive online presence, as it has provided this service longer; PS3 offers the best gaming performance; Wii controllers are much more sophisticated with motion-sensor technology and "rumble" (force feedback)

Before purchasing a video game console, carefully compare the quality and range of games available for each of the three big systems. Consider renting systems and games before you purchase to test them out.

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The Best Kinect Games Coming Out For Xbox 360 Console - Find Them Here

This year another great gaming device is coming out titled Xbox Kinect! Here I will provide you some of the best Kinect games launching for the Xbox 360.

On the last E3 gaming conference Microsoft revealed an amazing device which will provide an entire new gaming experience to all the Xbox 360 owners. Firstly we have heard rumors about Project Natal but now the final title of it is Kinect. This is an motion tracking camera similar to Nintendo Wii one. Its main job is to track players movements which allows them to play without controller, it sounds funny but it is true!

With the new device you will play games with your body movements. Using your arms to swing, legs to move, jump, kick and other stuff. It is going to be one of the most realistic game play you will ever experience and Kinect games are the ones that will provide it to you.

So lets take a look at some of the upcoming Kinect games right here:


EA Sports Active 2.0 - Definitely one of the best fitness games coming out for Xbox 360 Kinect. Providing you more than 70 exercises, virtual trainer, online sharing data option, different sports to play etc...
Kinect Joy Ride - The first race based game for Kinect providing you different unique worlds to race in, various tracks and cars with features to drift through corners, jump and perform tricks and other amazing stuff. Use your hands to steer, no controller or wheel!
Kinect Sports - One of the must have games for Xbox Kinect. Play with your family or friends this fantastic motion sports games including Football, Basketball, Tennis, Boxing, Volleyball and others. Sporting games in a new level for your Xbox 360!
Kinect Adventures! - First adventure game announced. Jump, evade different obstacles while rafting and running through jungle. Play in multi player mode for even more fun.
Metal Gear Solid Rising - The best action based game for Kinect. You may already heard of this huge success game for Xbox 360 now coming in Kinect edition for even better game play.

This are the best 5 games coming out soon! There are more than 15+ game titles already announced for the new device, do not miss them out.

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Take a look at the Kinect Games List and discover which game titles are announced and already available for the Xbox 360 Kinect.

If you want to get latest news, details, trailers take a look at the official website of Kinect Games.

Be part of one of the most revolutionary device in gaming history!

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