Console Systems
Xbox
Saturday, 20 June 2009 22:37

xboxThe Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft, and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles.

A prominent feature of the Xbox 360 is its integrated Xbox Live service that allows players to compete online and download content such as arcade games, game demos, trailers, TV shows, and movies. Major features of the console include its Windows Media Center multimedia capabilities, mandatory support of high definition in all games, movie rentals and game downloads from its online marketplace and the ability to watch HD DVD movies with an add-on drive.


Quick Facts

  • Microsoft was founded in 1975 but did not get into the video game market until the 2001 release of the Xbox
  • Makers of the most current Xbox 360 and coming soon Project Natal (motion control )
  • Famous game by far is the exclusive first person shooter Halo

Xbox Videos

Xbox History- Parts 1, 2 and 3


Xbox 360 Console

xbox 360 console


Xbox 360 Controller

xbox 360 controller



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Playstation
Saturday, 20 June 2009 22:36

ps3The PlayStation 3 (aka PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment, and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series.


The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles. A major feature that distinguishes the PlayStation 3 from its predecessors is its unified online gaming service, the PlayStation Network,which contrasts with Sony's former policy of relying on game developers for online play.Other major features of the console include its robust multimedia capabilities, connectivity with the PlayStation Portable, and its use of a high-definition optical disc format, Blu-ray Disc, as its primary storage medium.The PS3 was also the first Blu-ray 2.0-compliant Blu-ray player on the market.


Quick Facts

  • Founded in 1945 and originally partnered with Nintendo to develop gaming computer chips. When Nintendo bailed on the agreement to go with a rival company, Sony started their own video game division out of anger. Out of that anger came the Playstation 1 console that changed the way games are seen and used.
  • Makers of most recently the Playstation 3 (aka PS3; is a console based system), the Playstation Portable (aka PSP; handheld based system) and coming soon Sony will enter the motion control market.
  • Famous games include Grand Tourismo, Ratchet and Clank, and God of War.


Playstation Videos

History of Playstation- part 1, 2, 3 & 4

Sony vs Nintendo



PS3 Console

ps3


PS3 Controller

ps3 controller

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Nintendo

nintendo

Nintendo's spelling of "Wii" with two lower-case "i" characters is meant to resemble two people standing side by side, representing players gathering together, as well as to represent the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. The company has given many reasons for this choice of name since the announcement; however, the best known is:

"Wii sounds like 'we', which emphasizes that the console is for everyone. Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii."

Quick Review

  • Founded in 1889 as a trading card company. Started in the video game market in 1974 and is one of the most influential companies in the gaming industry
  • Makers of most recently Wii (motion control system) and DS (handheld system)
  • Famous games include Mario Brothers, Zelda, Wii Sports and Wii Fit.

Related Videos

The Rise of Nintendo

Nintendo Loves the Ladies

Atari vs Nintendo

Sega vs Nintendo

Sony vs Nintendo


Nintendo Wii Console

Nintendo Wii Console


Wiimote (right) and Nunchuk (left)

Nintendo Wii Nunchuk and Controller


Sensor Bar (picks up the signal from the controller)

Nintendo Wii Sensor Bar

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