...One of the biggest hobbies in the world is gaming. There are many many forms of gaming in the world ranging from cards to games consoles. To most people, gaming means playing video games on a purpose built games console or on a PC. So that's the subject.

According to Wikipedia we are on the 7th generation of consoles and there are 3 main competitors: Microsoft's minimalist Xbox 360, Nintendo's little white motion controlled cube the Wii and Sony's big black powerhouse the PlayStation 3. Whilst the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 thrive on games which have very high quality graphics, the Wii focuses on fun, the games are replayable over and over and the creation of a Mii avatar is a pretty good feature. There is a drawback however, the games are not for the hardcore gamers who want to blow things to bits with a wide array of powerful weapons or for those who want to throw exotic cars into exotic trees at exotic speeds. The graphics on the Wii are comparable to the PlayStation 2 so they are not good for a game which needs a high level of detail and with an 800MHz processor it cant handle graphics which are on the other two consoles. It is however ingenuitive and has the motion control which, when drunk, can be credited for a good few Youtube videos. What i don't like is because it is a "Universal remote control", i assumed it would take no modification to make it into a gun, steering wheel, golf club and so on. The Wiimote has an attachment for every type of game available on the Wii which is just plain old expensive to buy them all. Backwards compatibility works from what I've heard, all the connections are present for memory cards, controllers and discs for the Nintendo game cube but unfortunately there is no space or slot to play a game boy game in your TV again which is a shame. The memory is expandable to create more data and Mii avatars, the controller vibrates, has sound and is motion sensitive unlike its competitors, its as reliable as a wood burning stove and best of all its very low price tag and inexpensive games make it a good choice for gamers who just want a bit of fun every so often and dont have pockets lined with gold. The Wii only comes in one color so far in the UK which is a shame because the black one looks somewhat better than its dreary white counterpart we have to buy from our shops.

Moving on we have the Xbox 360, aimed more at a mid range of gamers, it has many bangy bangy explodey games, a few puzzle-o-rama's and one or two games which younger players can appreciate. Its appearance however is a bit bland. It doesn't have a shiny exterior like the Wii and Playstation 3 and is therefore similar in appearance to a toaster with a big power button. It ha...more

Xbox 360 Repair And What You Should Know

... try and open the console at any costs as this will in fact void your warranty and you will not be able to get a free Xbox 360 repair.

However if on the other hand you have had your Xbox 360 for a while and it no longer is under warranty you may want to try and fix the console yourself or you can choose to send it to a Xbox 360 repair service center where they can fix it for you at a cost that is likely to be in excess of $100. In addition you will have to wait a few weeks before they can actually repair it and send it back to you.

As we mention previously you may want to try an Xbox 360 repair yourself. There are many guides that are now available on the internet that can take...more

Tips For Avoiding Xbox 360 Overheating Problems

...he processing units. It is thought that the basic design of the unit may be to blame or that the heat sinks that are designed to aid in the removing of this heat are not large enough, either way this is a recognized problem and there is a couple of things you can do to avoid these overheating issues.

The first thing to do is to never operate the Xbox while it is in a confined space like inside a cupboard or tv unit. The console needs a good supply of fresh air from all angles and the cooler the better. Placing the console on an upturned box in the centre of the room is thought to be the bes...more

8 Money Saving Tips For Xbox Shopping

...avings if you aren't careful.

3. bundle Games and Accessories: Buy games and accessories at the same time you buy the Xbox. Many retailers give discounts on bundled items. And Shipping is almost always less than if you bought everything separately. This makes a big difference when it comes to the controllers and other heavy items.

4. Buy Used Games: Buying used games is a great way to save money. They will usually be at least 50 percent less than the game was new and with many games the discounts are more than 75 percent! Be sure to buy games that are in good condition though. If the game has a bunch of scratches it might not load, or might break later in the game. Be sure you see a clear description of the game's condition before you buy it.

5. Read Game Reviews: There are a lot of games and to be honest many of them are n...more

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