Archive for June, 2006

Is Microsoft making developers lazy?

Since the release of the Xbox 360 in late 2005 it’s become obvious that Microsoft has a hot console on their hands. Building on top of the already technologically advanced Xbox, the 360 offers features and convenience we have only dreamt of until now.
While the list is huge, some of the major value added features […]

Original post by Broadband

Rumor: New, Cheaper Xbox 360 this Holiday?

It looks like Microsoft is planning to crash Sony’s PS3 launch party by dropping the price of the Xbox 360 this coming Christmas. A source close to Microsoft says consumers can expect a price drop of almost $100.
The source also revealed according to Britxbox.co.uk that the Xbox 360 hardware team are now busy redesigning the […]

Original post by Broadband

Game Console Energy Consumption

Modern gaming consoles consume more and more power, dissipate more and more heat and cause a lot more noise with their cooling systems compared to their brethren a decade ago.
While it’s obvious that an Xbox 360 would have higher energy demands than a Playstation 1, the curious question is by how much? Even more […]

Original post by Broadband

Xbox 360 System Link Games

One of the most unique features of the original Xbox was the ability to link several consoles together to extend multiplayer. Why settle for 4-way split screen when instead you can hook up four consoles and give each player a screen of their own? Even better, hook up multiple people to each system […]

Original post by Broadband

Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Game List

The Nintendo DS has been available since November 2004 and after nearly a year of hard work we finally have titles being released that support the DS Wi-Fi feature. For those unaware, along with local multiplayer the DS also supports gaming over the internet through the “Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection” and any compatible wireless router. […]

Original post by Broadband


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