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Xbox 720 and PS4 Will Reveals At E3 2012

Friday, February 10th, 2012

Only a few week before CES kicks off in Las Vegas, rumors run rampant about Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony all unveiling new console hardware, some sooner than expected.

 

We’ve been talking about the yet-unnamed Xbox 720 and the likely-named PlayStation 4 for a very long time now, with contradictory “reports” and rumors surfacing almost monthly. While the only confirmed new upcoming console so far is Nintendo’s Wii U, the latest insider reports claim that Microsoft and Sony will both be unveiling new consoles at this summer’s E3, while Nintendo showcases the final build of their Wii U along with a new model of the 3DS.

Before getting into the latest, let’s do a brief recap of what we’ve heard as of late on the next-gen console front.

•The Xbox 720 could launch anywhere from this fall to early 2014 and we believe Microsoft will show it off at E3 2012. Latest reports have the device potentially doubling as a DVR with the Xbox 360 Kinect 2 system being so accurate, that it can read lips.

•The PlayStation 3 was generally expected to have the longest life cycle of the current-gen systems, but Sony has made it public that they don’t wish to launch their next platform later than the competition, and some analysts believe the PS4 could launch before the Xbox 720.

•The Wii U is coming this year and we’re all waiting to see how powerful it really is, not just compared to the old Xbox 360 console and PS3 but the upcoming Microsoft and Sony consoles.

•The 3DS had a tough start, but is flying higher now with stronger sales and a friendlier price point. Oddly missing the basic feature of a secondary analog stick, Nintendo launched an ugly, large circle pad peripheral which led to speculation of an obligatory improved 3DS Lite.

The latest on these fronts comes first from MCV who are reporting that their “third-party publishing sources” claim that Microsoft has informed their partners that they plan to debut the Xbox 720 at E3 in LA in June. They continue to explain that Sony has done the same, but that while these two consoles will be showcased, their pricing and launch details likely won’t be.

What this does mean however, is that E3 2012 could be the first time the world can directly compare the big three’s upcoming hardware offerings. Such moves from Sony and Microsoft could put Nintendo is a tough spot in launching the Wii U first, later this year, if the competitor products presented are more powerful or appealing.

This year promises to be a big one, and this just on the hardware side. Are you excited to see what’s next or are you okay waiting a while before the next-gen hits hard?

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Xbox Next Generation Could Function As A DVR

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

It seems that gamers are nver fed up with the rumour about next generation video game console.Some details on Microsoft said that Microsoft’s next Xbox are still slim, but an unearthed patent reveals that the next system could be going after the DVR market as well as Xbox 360 games.

Theories and speculation concerning Microsoft‘s next console (Xbox 720 or whatever it may be called) are still far more common than concrete information, but one patent filed by the company is turning heads. If Microsoft achieves its goal of becoming an entertainment hub within the home, that television/satellite DVR you’ve got may become unnecessary.

With the recent success that the Xbox 360 has found both as a game device or Xbox 360 accessories and as a brand new motion control interface, the developers at Microsoft are obviously not taking their feet off the gas. Already claims of an even bigger and better Xbox 360 Kinect 2.0 are being thrown around, but for the average consumer the future of television on the Xbox is far more intriguing.

The recently revealed plan the company has for its Xbox Live TV service aren’t quite as promising as the rhetoric that had been used led many to believe. In all honesty, Microsoft’s press conference at last year’s E3 seemed to imply a vast catalogue of TV shows that could be paused, recorded, and played back at the viewer’s convenience.

Whether this patent is an accurate glimpse at the company’s plans for the next Xbox or a pipe-dream is up for debate, especially considering just how many cable providers would need to take a massive profit cut to hand over their content to Microsoft. Still, the patent shows in far more concrete and plain terms what the developers of the Xbox 720/Next/Loop have in mind for achieving their entertainment monopoly.

What do you think of combining your TV and gaming channels into a single receiver? Do you think Microsoft is onto something big here, or has their previous support of TV and film content left you with more doubts than faith?

We’ll keep you posted on whatever details arise concerning the Xbox 720, whether it’s TV or gaming-related.

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Microsoft Launch Xbox Timeline to Celebrate New Year

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Microsoft have launched a timeline charting the significant events in the Xbox’s history, from the introduction of first-person shooters to the console generation with Halo, to online gaming over Xbox LIVE and more recently transforming the way people interact with technology through Xbox 360 Kinect.

The Xbox console was first announced at the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) in 2001 and Xbox LIVE followed closely behind in 2002. The Xbox 360 launched in 2005, and Avatars were born in 2006. Project Natal, first unveiled at E3 in 2009, became Xbox 360 Kinect in 2010. The timeline looks back at the key products and partnerships along the Xbox’s journey and the milestones that have catapulted the Xbox 360 console into the living rooms of fifty-seven million families around the world.

 

Looking at the platform’s ten year history, the timeline is live now on the offiical Xbox website

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Urban Camouflage Genuine New PS3 SIXAXIS Dualshock3 Bluetooth Wireless Controller

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

I’ve got some good news that the PlayStation 3 Urban Camouflage DUALSHOCK controller that was on sale now. Sony has announced the availability of the PS3 controller in addition to its similarly-styled companion Bluetooth headset. Besides the Urban Camo print, there’s no difference from the standard PS3 DUALSHOCK controller you get with the PlayStation 3, but if your current controller is wonky or you’re just looking for a new one to match your console. You can’t miss it!

 

Overviews:

Get closer to the action with the Urban Camouflage DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller. The Urban Camouflage DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller is the latest recruit to the exciting lineup of colors. Perfect for the first-person shooter fan; get closer to the action by gearing up in urban camo. Just like the rest of the DUALSHOCK 3 family of colors, this newest addition provides intuitive SIXAXIS motion-sensing controls, intense vibration feedback, and a comfortable grip for hours of game play.

Features:
Play completely with the only Bluetooth controller for the PS3 system.
Hours of comfortable game play with ergonomically designed grips.
Feel every hit, crash, and explosion with hand-vibrating DUALSHOCK response.
Have truly intuitive game play through the motion sensing SIXAXIS technology. With this system, sensors read when a player angles, tilts, thrusts, or pulls the controller, all in real-time and with high precision.
Play wirelessly with up to seven friends at one once for serious multiplayer gaming.
Charge the PS3 DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller using the controller’s USB cable.

You can even plug it in during game play, so you’ll never miss a beat.

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How to Lose Weight by Using Xbox 360 Kinect

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

When you decided to buy Xbox 360 Kinect for playing, and have noticed that the games increase your heart rate work up a sweat, while also being a lot of fun. Could you use the Xbox 360 Kinect for some real exercise instead of just playing the games?  There are a lot of Xbox 360 Kinect games or Xbox 360 Kinect bundles that include fitness games. Increase your weight loss workout sessions by buying the Xbox 360 Kinect games that have targeted workouts.  

Here are some instructions:

1. Look at the Xbox 360 Kinect games that you already have to see if they have a setting called ‘workout’. For example, Xbox 360 Kinect Dance Central has a ‘workout’ setting that changes the dancing into an aerobic workout. Xbox360 Kinect Sports and EA’s Adventures both have activities that can keep your heartrate up for an extended period of time. While these are aerobic exercise, they do not include targeted workouts, personal trainers that correct your moves or progressively harder workouts. 

2. Buy an Xbox 360 Kinect Fitness game. There are a number that are on the market with mixed results. The ones that were built specifically to take advantage of the Xbox 360 Kinect camera are receiving better reviews than the ones that were made for multiple platforms. The best reviews are going to EA Active, Eye Toy Kinect by Sony, Your Shape Fitness Evolved by UBI Soft, and The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout by THQ. The most consistent reasons that the reviewers give high ratings to these Xbox 360 Kinect fitness games is that they take advantage of the Kinect’s full body camera. The timing of your movements are detected consistently by the camera and the game will correct you if your movements are not correct.

The Xbox 360 Kinect fitness games that are receiving low reviews are, Zumba Fitness by Majesco and EA Sports Active 2. The reviewers point out that the camera syncronization does not detect some movements, requires repeated re-calibration and has problems storing previous workout sessions which require the user to go back to the beginning.

3. Once you buy an Xbox 360 Kinect fitness game, allow yourself at least 30 minutes the first time you use it.  There will be some setup and callibration. You will need to get used to the menu’s and learn how to store customized fitness routines that will make it easier and faster for future Kinect workouts.

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Reviews of the Nintendo DS Lite Game Console

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

The Nintendo DS Lite is a high-powered handheld video game system in a sleek, folding design-loaded with features for a unique gaming experience.

We’ve seen a whole new generation of home consoles in the shape of the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 Console and Nintendo Wii. Each of them has their own advantages.

Now let’s have a look at the great strengths of the new Nintendo DS Lite Game Console:

The color of screen is now even brighter-and the lower touch screen provides a totally new way of playing and controlling games. Use the built-in wireless mode to share games, chat, or even play multiplayer games on-line via Nintendo Wi-Fi connection.
It brings multiple features together to deliver cutting-edge games for its fans. Nintendo DS revolutionizes handheld game play. With two ultra bright screens, 3D graphics, touch-screen technology and wireless communication, you can challenge yourself or your friends anywhere, anytime The Nintendo DS Lite game console is less than two-thirds the size of its predecessor and 20 percent lighter, this DS Lite is even more portable than the original.
Combine that with a longer, thicker stylus and you’ve got unprecedented levels of DS game play ease. Four brightness levels provide enhanced versatility; turn the brightness down when you want to conserve battery power, or give the brightness a boost when you need extra visibility.
In addition, you can see the LED lights whether the unit is open or closed. Seeing, operating and enjoying video games on your DS is now greatly improved, making this console well worth the investment.
Condition: Refurnished
Languages support: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian

Where it’s all gone wrong

Despite all of its innovative features and games, time hasn’t been very kind to the Nintendo DS.

It’s easily bested on spec by rivals like the PlayStation Portable and iPod touch, both of which have been revamped in the years since the DS made its debut.

One key differentiator is the size of the twin displays on the Nintendo compared to its rivals. The DS has two 7.62cm displays offering a non-widescreen 4:3 aspect ratio; the new iPod touch boasts an 8.9cm widescreen display; while the PSP packs a 10.9cm widescreen display.

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