September 4, 2008
The PS3 Isn’t Just a Game Console
The video gaming experience is different for everyone, it could end in hours of entertainment for a family or for the less experience, the final result could be disappointment due to lack of knowledge of how to operate the game console. When you are shopping for a new game console, you may find it difficult as there are so many different options to choose from. The information you are looking for can be very difficult to find, but you will find there’s a lot of misinformation out there.
First off, here are some questions that you need to ask yourself and you should keep in mind while reading:
-What are the types of games that interest you?
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?
Do you prefer multi-player games, or single-player games?
Have you got any of the old school gaming systems?
The PlayStation 3 was the most pricey for quite a while. Fortunately, prices are lower now than at that time. For only 400 USD (it all depends on the model you plan on buying)this price is more comparable. Prices change constantly so chech the latest video games console prices online.
The PS3 is an experience, it is more than just a game console. As it’s compatible with Blu-Ray, CD, and DVD media, it also has the ability to play DVDs in 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. How well this is going to work varies from each game. Doing it well means you’ll gain lots of experience, doing it wrong means you’ll be nothing more than a problem. 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.
