Archive for April, 2009
April 30th, 2009 | Author: admin
Josh D Chaplin asked:
Ah, the Gaming World. An amazing modern phenomena which has transformed the way in which we spend our time. So many people live the gaming life with an abundance of different consoles and gadgets. Should you be thinking about buying your very first console, or if you want to extend your collection further, stop looking here; you have found what you seek.
I will give here a short article for the time conscious of you, and I will discuss the ‘big three,’ the Sony PlayStation 3, the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii. Each has triumphs and each has drawbacks, and I will present these in due course over the next few minutes.
Firstly, the Sony PlayStation 3 [PS3]. Following the success of the original PlayStation, and the subsequent landmark, the PS2, Sony must be thriving on the sheer sales alone of the system. We have always loved the PlayStation and always will. The PS3 introduces a totally wireless controller, charged via USB cable to the system itself. In addition, the controller is SIXAXIS enabled, allowing movements with the controller to be replicated on screen, for example in Grand Theft Auto 4, a jerking back of the controller allows the character to do a wheelie on a motorbike. Vehicles can also be steered in this way. Furthermore, the Graphics on the PS3 are unrivaled by any other console. The sheer intensity of the game is totally revealed with amazingly realistic gameplay. The PS3 retails at around £250 and is a brilliant buy for any gamer, hardcore or casual.
Secondly, the Xbox 360 follows on from an original Xbox with internet play and community. Now, the online side of the Xbox is undeniably cool and it brings a brilliant experience to anyone who wants to talk, play or download movies over it. Despite not having the SIXAXIS controls of the PS3, the controller feels nicer and chunkier in the hands, with two comfortable analogue sticks, and triggers for shooting games, much like the R1 and R2 buttons on the PlayStation. A disadvantage, though, is that leaving it on for anymore than 6 hours leaves it liable to overheating. Despite this, the 360 is the cheapest console and basic models start from £130 (for the casual gamer) right up to the elite console at around £200 (for the pro gamer).
The Nintendo Wii changed gaming forever since its release. Previously, gaming was sitting back in a chair and moving just fingers and thumbs, but now you can play golf in your lounge without breaking the TV. Just be sure to fit the safety strap on the remote. A variety of remote attachments allow the main remote and ‘nunchuck’ controller to be converted into a gun, a tennis racket or a baseball bat. In fact, many more good games are coming to Wii, which is another advantage for anyone looking to buy one. Furthermore, you may often see a Wii in an Elderly folks’ home, getting the residents up and moving. It also gets everyone else exercising with the new Wii Fit balance board, which has seen record sales and has had brilliant reviews all across the globe. The Wii retails at £180, coming with a free game, Wii Sports (Worth £20-£30).
All in all, it is down to you to decide upon your personal console. Each is loved by many and each can bring many advantages to the purchaser. I personally own a PlayStation 3 and a Wii, although I’m aware of and respect the Xbox’s status as well. Any console is the right choice. Just pick the one that suits you best.
DANI
Ah, the Gaming World. An amazing modern phenomena which has transformed the way in which we spend our time. So many people live the gaming life with an abundance of different consoles and gadgets. Should you be thinking about buying your very first console, or if you want to extend your collection further, stop looking here; you have found what you seek.
I will give here a short article for the time conscious of you, and I will discuss the ‘big three,’ the Sony PlayStation 3, the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii. Each has triumphs and each has drawbacks, and I will present these in due course over the next few minutes.
Firstly, the Sony PlayStation 3 [PS3]. Following the success of the original PlayStation, and the subsequent landmark, the PS2, Sony must be thriving on the sheer sales alone of the system. We have always loved the PlayStation and always will. The PS3 introduces a totally wireless controller, charged via USB cable to the system itself. In addition, the controller is SIXAXIS enabled, allowing movements with the controller to be replicated on screen, for example in Grand Theft Auto 4, a jerking back of the controller allows the character to do a wheelie on a motorbike. Vehicles can also be steered in this way. Furthermore, the Graphics on the PS3 are unrivaled by any other console. The sheer intensity of the game is totally revealed with amazingly realistic gameplay. The PS3 retails at around £250 and is a brilliant buy for any gamer, hardcore or casual.
Secondly, the Xbox 360 follows on from an original Xbox with internet play and community. Now, the online side of the Xbox is undeniably cool and it brings a brilliant experience to anyone who wants to talk, play or download movies over it. Despite not having the SIXAXIS controls of the PS3, the controller feels nicer and chunkier in the hands, with two comfortable analogue sticks, and triggers for shooting games, much like the R1 and R2 buttons on the PlayStation. A disadvantage, though, is that leaving it on for anymore than 6 hours leaves it liable to overheating. Despite this, the 360 is the cheapest console and basic models start from £130 (for the casual gamer) right up to the elite console at around £200 (for the pro gamer).
The Nintendo Wii changed gaming forever since its release. Previously, gaming was sitting back in a chair and moving just fingers and thumbs, but now you can play golf in your lounge without breaking the TV. Just be sure to fit the safety strap on the remote. A variety of remote attachments allow the main remote and ‘nunchuck’ controller to be converted into a gun, a tennis racket or a baseball bat. In fact, many more good games are coming to Wii, which is another advantage for anyone looking to buy one. Furthermore, you may often see a Wii in an Elderly folks’ home, getting the residents up and moving. It also gets everyone else exercising with the new Wii Fit balance board, which has seen record sales and has had brilliant reviews all across the globe. The Wii retails at £180, coming with a free game, Wii Sports (Worth £20-£30).
All in all, it is down to you to decide upon your personal console. Each is loved by many and each can bring many advantages to the purchaser. I personally own a PlayStation 3 and a Wii, although I’m aware of and respect the Xbox’s status as well. Any console is the right choice. Just pick the one that suits you best.
DANI
April 29th, 2009 | Author: admin
nice! asked:
kind of along the lines of heavenly sword. like a fighting adventure game with lots of cheats and not spiderman or ironman or any marvel superhero.
KEIKO
kind of along the lines of heavenly sword. like a fighting adventure game with lots of cheats and not spiderman or ironman or any marvel superhero.
KEIKO
April 29th, 2009 | Author: admin
Uns Bornbrave asked:
One of the most common questions in the mind of X Box 360 users is copying the games. The X Box 360 games are expensive and it is not possible to purchase them again and again. As the discs of these games are very delicate, you have to buy a new one when they stop working. Since the arrival of the new X Box 360 console, there have been over 10 million damaged games. You don’t have to worry anymore on this as it is possible to successfully burn your X Box 360 games without damaging your original discs.
The DVD softwares available on the net are not very useful in copying the X Box games and backing them up. The usual DVD burners are not able to bypass the X Box copyright protection norms. Therefore the X box gamers may feel that it may not be possible to burn the X Box game. Keeping in mind the importance of this matter some software programmers have designed a software that makes the copying of X Box 360 games possible. This software can successfully bypass the digital code of the game and burn them as a result of which you can copy and backup the games. The first step is to install this software on your PC. The next step is to insert your original X Box disc into the DVD drive of your PC and then run the software. Once this software starts working, it will temporarily copy the data from your game disc to your PC`s hard drive and then you have to insert the empty disc in the DVD drive. The data that was saved on your hard drive will get transferred to the new disc and the copy of your X Box game will be created. Next time you want a new copy of a game, you just have to follow this simple process.
So what are you waiting for, go ahead and start burning your favorite X Box games.
SAMMY
One of the most common questions in the mind of X Box 360 users is copying the games. The X Box 360 games are expensive and it is not possible to purchase them again and again. As the discs of these games are very delicate, you have to buy a new one when they stop working. Since the arrival of the new X Box 360 console, there have been over 10 million damaged games. You don’t have to worry anymore on this as it is possible to successfully burn your X Box 360 games without damaging your original discs.
The DVD softwares available on the net are not very useful in copying the X Box games and backing them up. The usual DVD burners are not able to bypass the X Box copyright protection norms. Therefore the X box gamers may feel that it may not be possible to burn the X Box game. Keeping in mind the importance of this matter some software programmers have designed a software that makes the copying of X Box 360 games possible. This software can successfully bypass the digital code of the game and burn them as a result of which you can copy and backup the games. The first step is to install this software on your PC. The next step is to insert your original X Box disc into the DVD drive of your PC and then run the software. Once this software starts working, it will temporarily copy the data from your game disc to your PC`s hard drive and then you have to insert the empty disc in the DVD drive. The data that was saved on your hard drive will get transferred to the new disc and the copy of your X Box game will be created. Next time you want a new copy of a game, you just have to follow this simple process.
So what are you waiting for, go ahead and start burning your favorite X Box games.
SAMMY
April 27th, 2009 | Author: admin
Ricky Davies asked:
With the current financial climate in the toilet more and more of us should be looking to save as much money as we possibly can. With this guide I aim to teach you how you can save your Xbox 360 games from total destruction and how to save your wallet from being spent out.
From the launch of in my opinion the best next generation computer console the Xbox 360 there has been over 10 million Xbox 360 games destroyed. These video games are now in the video game graveyard, to make sure you avoid this problem you can choose to backup your Xbox 360 games.
You may think that copying video games is expensive and complicated, and you would be completely right if you had been reading this article years ago but thanks to new technology and new ideas you can copy and burn Xbox 360 video games to a blank disk within minutes once you know how to.
You no longer have to worry about destroying your console either like you would in previous years simply because the way Xbox 360 games are now copied doesn’t require you to open up your 360 console and fiddle around with the inside of the console, you will simply have to install a piece of software on your computer and insert a blank disk and the game you want to copy into the computers disk trays. Copying Xbox 360 games shouldn’t be expensive or complicated and thanks to constantly evolving technologies you can save a lot of money and protect your games with ease.
NOVELLA
With the current financial climate in the toilet more and more of us should be looking to save as much money as we possibly can. With this guide I aim to teach you how you can save your Xbox 360 games from total destruction and how to save your wallet from being spent out.
From the launch of in my opinion the best next generation computer console the Xbox 360 there has been over 10 million Xbox 360 games destroyed. These video games are now in the video game graveyard, to make sure you avoid this problem you can choose to backup your Xbox 360 games.
You may think that copying video games is expensive and complicated, and you would be completely right if you had been reading this article years ago but thanks to new technology and new ideas you can copy and burn Xbox 360 video games to a blank disk within minutes once you know how to.
You no longer have to worry about destroying your console either like you would in previous years simply because the way Xbox 360 games are now copied doesn’t require you to open up your 360 console and fiddle around with the inside of the console, you will simply have to install a piece of software on your computer and insert a blank disk and the game you want to copy into the computers disk trays. Copying Xbox 360 games shouldn’t be expensive or complicated and thanks to constantly evolving technologies you can save a lot of money and protect your games with ease.
NOVELLA
April 25th, 2009 | Author: admin
Joaquin Reveron asked:
It is not possible to get brand new wholesale playstation 3 with the definition of true wholesale, from distributors online, period. Despite what many crooks would have you believe- if you try to get a PlayStation 3 in this way, the best scenario is that you will get it slightly cheaper than the retail price, but with a lot more hassle and worry.
The worst case is that you will not get your playstation 3, and some unscrupulous crook will get your money. Why? The first answer is simple market economics. The reason wholesale prices are low is because of the cost of dealing with individual customers.
Any company, which is selling to individuals- will have to encounter these higher costs- and so will not be able to offer wholesale prices.
The second reason is the shortage of units of wholesale playstation 3. Sony manufacturing centers in Japan and China have been unable to produce enough units to flood the market at its previous launch. Anybody who does have access to a PS3 today has a strong incentive to sell on to a retailer, who will be able to get a good price for them if viewed in the business perspective.
Finally, Sony exerts control over the pricing of the playstation 3 in the US market, as things are slightly different in Japan, where retailers are allowed to set their own prices. They have the legal and economic power to ensure that the ps3 is sold only for the official prices- that is, $499 for the standard version, and $599 for the premium version. Hopefully this gets through many entrepreneurial minds.
So, what are all these outlets offering the PS3 at wholesale prices for? Mostly, it is just a marketing gimmick as entrepreneurship standpoint. Some of them may really be wholesalers who are trying to break their agreement with Sony and sell the PS3 direct to customers.
If that is the case, they are likely to be in legal trouble fairly soon, and they are not good people to be trusted with your hard earned money, in the most likely event.
Where do you go if you cannot get the Sony PS3 at wholesale prices? Look for the best of the retailers. Their prices might seem a lot higher than those of the wholesalers, but in fact some will probably be offering bundles that give you good value for money.
You will probably be in the desire of getting extra games and controllers anyway, so why not let shops include them in the package for you? That is the way to get if you want to see it that way for this 2007 year as a wholesale playstation 3 instead of the many current distribution scams online.
JEANETTA
It is not possible to get brand new wholesale playstation 3 with the definition of true wholesale, from distributors online, period. Despite what many crooks would have you believe- if you try to get a PlayStation 3 in this way, the best scenario is that you will get it slightly cheaper than the retail price, but with a lot more hassle and worry.
The worst case is that you will not get your playstation 3, and some unscrupulous crook will get your money. Why? The first answer is simple market economics. The reason wholesale prices are low is because of the cost of dealing with individual customers.
Any company, which is selling to individuals- will have to encounter these higher costs- and so will not be able to offer wholesale prices.
The second reason is the shortage of units of wholesale playstation 3. Sony manufacturing centers in Japan and China have been unable to produce enough units to flood the market at its previous launch. Anybody who does have access to a PS3 today has a strong incentive to sell on to a retailer, who will be able to get a good price for them if viewed in the business perspective.
Finally, Sony exerts control over the pricing of the playstation 3 in the US market, as things are slightly different in Japan, where retailers are allowed to set their own prices. They have the legal and economic power to ensure that the ps3 is sold only for the official prices- that is, $499 for the standard version, and $599 for the premium version. Hopefully this gets through many entrepreneurial minds.
So, what are all these outlets offering the PS3 at wholesale prices for? Mostly, it is just a marketing gimmick as entrepreneurship standpoint. Some of them may really be wholesalers who are trying to break their agreement with Sony and sell the PS3 direct to customers.
If that is the case, they are likely to be in legal trouble fairly soon, and they are not good people to be trusted with your hard earned money, in the most likely event.
Where do you go if you cannot get the Sony PS3 at wholesale prices? Look for the best of the retailers. Their prices might seem a lot higher than those of the wholesalers, but in fact some will probably be offering bundles that give you good value for money.
You will probably be in the desire of getting extra games and controllers anyway, so why not let shops include them in the package for you? That is the way to get if you want to see it that way for this 2007 year as a wholesale playstation 3 instead of the many current distribution scams online.
JEANETTA
April 23rd, 2009 | Author: admin
Diamond asked:
I just got this game 2 days ago, its hell sick!
I just got this game 2 days ago, its hell sick!
I just wanted to know, has anyone dialed a random number in and it turned out to be a cheat?
BUT other than the cheats listed on the net.
If so what number did you dial in if you can remember?
SUSIE
April 23rd, 2009 | Author: admin
Raina Kelsey asked:
Sony PSP Giga Pack Console or simply call it Sony Giga Pack is a wireless Wi-Fi, IrDA gadget. This electronic gadget comes with installed internal memory of 32 MB, which is obviously a on-the-go memory. Users of the gadget don’t worry about the memory space available.
It comes with all standard accessories that includes: a carrying case, hand strap, headphones with remote control, 1GB Memory Stick Duo. And for those who are much concerned about the technical specifications, the Sony Giga pack comes with a processor speed of 333 Mega Hertz.
Among many features, the Sony PSP Giga Pack Console supports stereo sound. Beside this, this Console has a game media of UMD that is Universal Media Disc. Moreover, it is equipped with a provided Slot Type of Memory Stick PRO Duo.
And about its connectivity, this console has a Connector Type(s) of 1 x headphones / remote control, 1 x USB ( mini-USB Type B ), 1 x DC power input.
The launch of this Console further solidifies the company’s role as an entertainment visionary company. Market is ripe with the grapevine that the new PSP Giga Pack will reappear with the pre-installed with the PSP Firmware 2.0. This Firmware will not only allow users to take enough advantage of the unit’s built-in Wi-Fi capability to wirelessly search and download content from the Internet from Internet Access Points or hot spots.
Adding up of the 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo in the Sony PSP Giga Pack Console further enables user to customize their full dose of entertainment experience by downloading large or medium files of video, photos onto their memory sticks.
Market strategists feel that the dual hardware structure in the Giga Pack will broaden the portable entertainment industry.
JOANIE
Sony PSP Giga Pack Console or simply call it Sony Giga Pack is a wireless Wi-Fi, IrDA gadget. This electronic gadget comes with installed internal memory of 32 MB, which is obviously a on-the-go memory. Users of the gadget don’t worry about the memory space available.
It comes with all standard accessories that includes: a carrying case, hand strap, headphones with remote control, 1GB Memory Stick Duo. And for those who are much concerned about the technical specifications, the Sony Giga pack comes with a processor speed of 333 Mega Hertz.
Among many features, the Sony PSP Giga Pack Console supports stereo sound. Beside this, this Console has a game media of UMD that is Universal Media Disc. Moreover, it is equipped with a provided Slot Type of Memory Stick PRO Duo.
And about its connectivity, this console has a Connector Type(s) of 1 x headphones / remote control, 1 x USB ( mini-USB Type B ), 1 x DC power input.
The launch of this Console further solidifies the company’s role as an entertainment visionary company. Market is ripe with the grapevine that the new PSP Giga Pack will reappear with the pre-installed with the PSP Firmware 2.0. This Firmware will not only allow users to take enough advantage of the unit’s built-in Wi-Fi capability to wirelessly search and download content from the Internet from Internet Access Points or hot spots.
Adding up of the 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo in the Sony PSP Giga Pack Console further enables user to customize their full dose of entertainment experience by downloading large or medium files of video, photos onto their memory sticks.
Market strategists feel that the dual hardware structure in the Giga Pack will broaden the portable entertainment industry.
JOANIE
April 23rd, 2009 | Author: admin
Linda Crowford asked:
The Xbox 360 red lights issue, also known as the “red rings of death” is a common hardware problem with the console. Since the time, Xbox has arrived in the market, the 3 red lights issue has been a menace to both the manufacturers and consumers. The three red light Xbox 360 issue affects 30 percent of Xbox 360 consoles. Microsoft, the makers of Xbox 360 has announced an extended warranty of up to 3 years for this particular hardware problem. This means owners of Xbox 360 can get the three red lights issue repaired for free within the first three years of purchase, or get another replacement Xbox console. The conditions for the consumer to benefit from the extended warranty period are that they should not try to open the console on their own and have the purchase proof ready.
Those who do not have the Xbox 360 red lights problem fall under the standard 1 year warranty plan, unless they get the 3 lights error within the first three years of purchase. You can get your Xbox 360 repaired or replaced from the Xbox 360 service center. For that you will have to go to the ’support’ link at the Xbox website, and click the option “repair your console” at the top right side of the website. However the flip side to having your Xbox 360 repaired at the service center is that it can take a long time for you to get your console back, nearly a month or so; considering that this is a common problem with Xbox 360.
Another option is to have your Xbox 360 repaired by third party repair services. However, be prepared to shell of 100 dollars or so for the repairing cost. In short, if you have your Xbox 360 repaired for the 3 lights issues from the Xbox service center, you will have to forego a lot of time, and if you have it repaired from a third party, you lose out on money. The third alternative is to repair the Xbox 360 yourself, if you do not want to lose out on time and money. Considering that Xbox 360 red lights issue is easily repairable, it is also a good decision to repair the console on your own.
The most viable alternative to rectify the 3 red lights problem of Xbox 360 is referring to the Xbox repair guides. They have a step-by-step approach to repair the Xbox 360 which you can benefit from. You can download these repair guides online too. The repair guides for Xbox 360 also comes with video tutorials that can provide you with a lot of help while solving the 3 red lights problem of the Xbox 360. With repair guides, you will find that repairing an Xbox 360 is no big deal, and you wouldn’t have to waste money (considering your Xbox 360 is not within the warranty period) or time, by having it restored to perfect working condition in less than an hour.
GALINA
The Xbox 360 red lights issue, also known as the “red rings of death” is a common hardware problem with the console. Since the time, Xbox has arrived in the market, the 3 red lights issue has been a menace to both the manufacturers and consumers. The three red light Xbox 360 issue affects 30 percent of Xbox 360 consoles. Microsoft, the makers of Xbox 360 has announced an extended warranty of up to 3 years for this particular hardware problem. This means owners of Xbox 360 can get the three red lights issue repaired for free within the first three years of purchase, or get another replacement Xbox console. The conditions for the consumer to benefit from the extended warranty period are that they should not try to open the console on their own and have the purchase proof ready.
Those who do not have the Xbox 360 red lights problem fall under the standard 1 year warranty plan, unless they get the 3 lights error within the first three years of purchase. You can get your Xbox 360 repaired or replaced from the Xbox 360 service center. For that you will have to go to the ’support’ link at the Xbox website, and click the option “repair your console” at the top right side of the website. However the flip side to having your Xbox 360 repaired at the service center is that it can take a long time for you to get your console back, nearly a month or so; considering that this is a common problem with Xbox 360.
Another option is to have your Xbox 360 repaired by third party repair services. However, be prepared to shell of 100 dollars or so for the repairing cost. In short, if you have your Xbox 360 repaired for the 3 lights issues from the Xbox service center, you will have to forego a lot of time, and if you have it repaired from a third party, you lose out on money. The third alternative is to repair the Xbox 360 yourself, if you do not want to lose out on time and money. Considering that Xbox 360 red lights issue is easily repairable, it is also a good decision to repair the console on your own.
The most viable alternative to rectify the 3 red lights problem of Xbox 360 is referring to the Xbox repair guides. They have a step-by-step approach to repair the Xbox 360 which you can benefit from. You can download these repair guides online too. The repair guides for Xbox 360 also comes with video tutorials that can provide you with a lot of help while solving the 3 red lights problem of the Xbox 360. With repair guides, you will find that repairing an Xbox 360 is no big deal, and you wouldn’t have to waste money (considering your Xbox 360 is not within the warranty period) or time, by having it restored to perfect working condition in less than an hour.
GALINA
April 21st, 2009 | Author: admin
Dan M asked:
since it takes around 15gb per game for ps3 and 8 gb for xbox 360, would games of the same title have more stuff for the ps3 than the 360?
REMA
since it takes around 15gb per game for ps3 and 8 gb for xbox 360, would games of the same title have more stuff for the ps3 than the 360?
REMA
April 17th, 2009 | Author: admin
Tamjid H asked:
Hello friends, I as planning to buy a XBOX 360 controller for my computer.
But will the controller made to work for the XBOX 360 work on a PC or do I have to buy a XBOX 360 controller specifically built for PC. And what extra things will I need? E.g- cables(what kind of cable). And will a wireless controller work or do I need to buy the wired controller? Please help.
JERRICA
Hello friends, I as planning to buy a XBOX 360 controller for my computer.
But will the controller made to work for the XBOX 360 work on a PC or do I have to buy a XBOX 360 controller specifically built for PC. And what extra things will I need? E.g- cables(what kind of cable). And will a wireless controller work or do I need to buy the wired controller? Please help.
JERRICA