Wise Observer

While a new video game console can bring your family entertainment for many hours, picking the wrong one due to bad information can lead to serious disappointment. There is a baffling number of choices on the game console market. There is misinformation everywhere, so the information you are looking for may prove difficult to find.

What type of games do you find interesting?
Do you plan on buying an HDTV anytime soon or do you already have one?

What type of budget do you have to work with?

Which piques your interest the most, playing games with a group or the solo playing experience?
Have you got any of the old school gaming systems?

There was a period in time where one could not find a game system that cost more. It’s a good thing that you will now find lower prices on them. For only 400 USD (contingent upon which style you purchase)this price is more comparable. Prices change constantly so chech the latest video games console prices online.

The Playstation 3 is more than another mere game console! It has the capability to be a Blu-Ray, CD, or DVD player; as well as; it can upgrade DVDs to HD. The PS3 would be perfect for those with an HDTV and no HD movie player as you can get both of your movie and gaming experiences in the same box. This is with the latest technology of Blu-Ray, the leading high-definition movie format. Without an HDTV display, movies in Blu-ray format don’t provide any better quality. This feature doesn’t translate well for use with a standard definition set.

While virtually the same as the PS2 controller, the controller features motion sensing technology known as Sixaxis. The controller, which can be tilted in six different directions, is able to sense which of the directions to which it has been tilted. The results vary from game to game based on well this has been incorporated. If it is not done properly it can be very annoying, but it can add to your experience if it’s done correctly. You need to keep in mind that the Sixasis controller is missing the vibration feature. The DualShock 3 controller with vibration will not be included with the new PS3’s, even though it has been released, until June 12, 2008.

Video games for the PS3 and Xbox 360 are pretty much the same the same for either system.