Which gaming console should you buy?


Which console to buy has becoming increasingly more complex? It's now not simply a case of picking the one with the top games or the next generation console/upgrade of the one you already have. The main consoles to choose from are the PSP3, Wii and the Xbox 360.

If you read my Wii review it describes this console as the most ground breaking when it was first released changing the course of gaming for years to come and spawned the newer controllers from its competitors. Since this original review Nintedo have improved its original Wii Remote, with the MotionPlus for an improved/increased accuracy. The Wii is great value if the type of games and controller appeal to you, a very good alternative to the other power-strong consoles.

If high grade graphics is what you're after, you should be looking at the Xbox 360 or the PS3. The PS3 specification boasts the best console graphically and is free to play online. The unit also doubles as a Blu-ray player and the PlayStation Move controller gives a wireless experience similar, if not better than the Wii MotionPlus.

The Xbox 360, on the other hand have a system called Xbox Live for online use, which does unfortunately come at a cost financially (but it is very reputable). The most interesting feature is its newest form of its controller, which is something a little different called 'Kinect', a controller less system that allows the users' body movements and speech to directly interact with games, like spinning a roulette wheel in a casino. A highly ambitious project leaving us in intense anticipation of its final results.

An in depth comparison can be seen in my console comparison review.

Friday, 24 December 2010

Sony PSP (slim version) preview

Many lighterSlightly better feel buttonsDecent video memory for faster loading outputMore timesNo massive improvements such as the second analog stickGood quality, original games are thin on the ground
Sony finally launched, long rumored to be reworked Sony PSP at its E3 press conference 2007, writes James Yu GameSpot. Patent last update caused speculation that the new PSP will have a mobile phone and screen rotation, but Sony Computer Entertainment President Kaz Hirai showed more modest redesign PSP at E3.
New PSP enhanced design "is a small and slimmer version of the original, one-third less weight--up to 189 g--and about four-fifths of thickness (currently only 19 mm); Sony plans to gradually current PSP and replace it with a new model by September. There is no definitive UK price even for the new model, but it must match the old version: £ 130.


New PSP (left) is 4 mm thinner than the old version
New weight is immediately noticeable, as soon as you hold the PSP in your hand is so light that you think is missing or no UMD drive inside.Sony managed to slim down the size of the battery while maintaining system 5-hour battery life, lower power draw. you will be able to use the old batteries from the original PSP-sounding but cover standard batteries will not be able to fit over it. Sony offers a set of high capacity power that comes with its own lid for more battery life.
The difference is really small but several colleagues have noticed that the d-pad and buttons on the new PSP provides a little more tactile feedback to improve the overall feel. other changes we noticed include RM springless UMD and new speaker hole just above the d-pad and buttons.


UMD slot cover currently springless
The remote has changed--headphones will continue to work with standard headphones, but the new system will ship with the new unit for headphones/remote to fit new remote socket. memory memory slot is on the left side, crossed over a little, but Wi-Fi switch moved from the left side of the system up to the top of the block where it's much harder to hit accidentally.
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