Monday, December 15, 2008

Choosing the right video game console - Monday, Dec. 15, 2008


Kim's Club Shop Listen Columns Cool Sites Tips Buying Guide Video of the Day

Monday, Dec. 15, 2008


Your e-mail address will never be sold to anyone, ever. I promise!




  Giveaway of the Day Sweepstakes






  Save Your Old Negatives And Slides Forever!




Support this free newsletter—Support our advertisers

KOMANDO ESTORE FEATURED ITEM



• A timeless, classic toy
• 350 Colorforms patterns
• Gets kids off video games

PERFECT GIFT FOR KIDS,
PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS!
PAID ADVERTISEMENT


Survive a computer disaster with Carbonite Online Backup.

• Automatic backup of your
   irreplaceable files
• Encrypted twice to protect
   your privacy
• Easy, hassle-free file recovery
• Unlimited backup, only
   $49.95/year

Try it free. No Credit Card Required.


Choosing the right video game console

QI'm in the market for a video game console. I've owned several gaming systems in the past. But I know little about the current consoles. Can you give me some advice?
—Mark in Duluth, MN, listening on KLDJ 101.7 FM

AChoosing the right video game console isn't simple. The current generation includes the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. Each has many compelling features. So, which one is right for you?

Consider what kind of gamer you are. Hardcore gamers will be interested in speed and powerful graphics. More casual players will prefer fun controls and shorter games. Enthusiasts will want a high-end system. But hardware won't matter much to casual players.

However, in the end, games sell the consoles. Some high-profile titles are exclusive to a single system. And those that aren't may play differently between separate consoles. Figure out what you like to play. Then choose the console that's the best fit for you.

Wii

The Nintendo Wii is by far the best-selling console today. It's innovative controls and focus on casual gaming has attracted millions. Also, of the three, it's the most family-friendly.

The Wii's great appeal is in its unique motion-sensing controller. It looks like a remote control, and features a gyroscopic motion sensor.

Say you're playing a tennis game. You would swing the remote as if it were a tennis racket. It can be wielded like a sword or used like a fishing rod. This makes for a unique game play experience.

The Wii Remote can also be used with the Nunchuk. That's a small add-on controller with additional buttons and a joystick. Used together, they couple motion-sensing and traditional controls. The Nunchuk also has some motion-sensing abilities. They can be used with one in each hand, like boxing gloves, for example.

The Wii falls short in the graphics department. It's the only console that doesn't play in high definition. Both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 can output video in 1080p. The Wii's graphics are by no means bad. But don't expect cutting-edge visuals.

The Wii only comes in one model, which sells for $250. It runs on a PowerPC processor and has 512MB of internal flash memory. It is also backward compatible with all Nintendo GameCube games.

It comes with an SD memory card slot. So you can add more storage space. It comes with all the necessary cables. This includes an infrared sensor bar. You place this bar above or below your TV. The remote uses the bar to calibrate its position in space.

That wraps up the Wii. But there are two more. Click here for them.

Light Up Any Keyboard With This Cool Gift!


Every day, Team Komando produces some of the best content you'll find anywhere on the Internet. Here is a sampling of what's new on our site today!

Enter Daily Online: You love free things, right? Well, we love giving away things every single day on Komando.com. Today, we are giving away DXG-569V HD Camcorder. This $170 vertical form camcorder is slim, sleek and sexy, and records real HD video. What a great Christmas gift! Enter here now for your chance to win. And make sure to check out the Grand Prizes, too!

Video of the Day: Homelessness crushes people’s self-worth. How does one get it back? Cancer survivor Peter Phelps has found a way.

Cool Site of the Day: Most of us spend heavily this time of the year. If you find you're stretched, try this site. It can help you budget.

Digital Minute, on your radio: It's no secret. Newspapers across the country are floundering. But can new technology really save them?

Free Download of the Day: I love downloading files and software from the Web. With this program you can do it faster!

Tip on the site: You could save on a computer by buying one used. But is that a good idea? Price isn't the only thing to be concerned about.



Tomorrow's Tip, in your e-mail: Mid-priced point-and-shoots

Kim :)


Convert Your Vinyl LPs to MP3s!

• Transfer music to PC or Mac computer
• Connects to your home stereo with ease
• Software for advanced recording & editing
CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS!



Other Items of Interest
On-The-Go AM/FM Portable Radio
Cell and MP3 Player Charger Caddy





No comments:

Post a Comment

Thanks for understanding that we need to prevent the nasties.

Terms of Use

Personal & Educational Use Only This blog consists mainly of FREE newsletters from computer web gurus that I receive. I thought you might like to see them all in one place than try to discover them on your own. A moderate amount of editing may be done to eliminate unrelated repetitious ads or unnecessary text which bloat the post. However I have given the authors full credit and will not remove their site links because you deserve to see where it comes from and they deserve to get credit for what they have written. Your use of this site is simply for educational purposes. For more computer-related help go to: CPEDLEY.COM for free software, advice and tips on low cost products which are very helpful. If you want to contact the editor, please go CPEDLEY.COM and check the Contact page for email address.