Games Consoles

Xbox elite

Advantages: good graphics, fast loading speeds, online gaming
Disadvantages: more expensive then pre-decessor, online gaming has to be paid for

After using this product on many occasions i feel that it is a very good product offering lots of different services to the user. Its loading speed is very good compared to some of its rivals and the online experience is also very good lthough it does have to be paid for. This console has incredible graphics and is on par with its rivals in this category. This product is more expensive then the original Xbox 360 and apart from a larger memory i do ...
...its predecessor. Considering this though it is still a very good product and is at the top of the range in this market. It is very simple to use with simple menus directing you where to go. It has a large number of added features with internet capabilities and storage device capabilities. ...

andyl1990 09.02.2010 · Read full review

Review of Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite

Good price for hours of fun.

Advantages: Graphics, Customer Service, Ergonomic controller.
Disadvantages: No blu-ray, monthly charge for online service.

...because it's a paid service, Microsoft put a lot of care into it, making sure that you get the newest demo's, movies and DLC (downloadable content) when it is released. Also the servers are rarely ever down, and if they are, you receive an email at least 24 hours before the downtime. Graphics: The graphics on this console are superb, and continue to upscale with every new game that comes out. As an avid player of Modern Warfare 2 I was blown away ...
...tend to shy away from Microsoft because they think they don't care about their customers. I beg to differ. I have had nothing but help from Microsoft since day one. When my XBOX experienced the Red Ring of Dead (Specifically error 74) I was distraught, I couldn't believe it was working one day then broken the next. I looked at Microsoft's website to see about warranty because it was already well over the normal 1 year warranty but lo and behold! ...

Flamers2 09.02.2010 · Read full review
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Review of Microsoft Xbox 360

PS3 slim experience

Advantages: good graphics, easy to use, cheaper then original
Disadvantages: can be slow on occasions, some games freeze on occasions

After buying the slimline PS3 shortly after its launch I have found it to be very good value for money as graphics are excellent especially when connected using the HDMI cable. This is an accessory that i needed to buy along with a bluetooth headset which has now broken through no fault of my own. In terms of the console though it is slightly smaller then the original and is significantly quieter. Its online gaming is very good and easy to use with ...
...not had many problems with it but on occasions some games have failed to work properly and have frozen but have then worked at a later time. Apart from this the console has been working fine therefore i have had no need for manufacture assisstance but with my 2 year warranty i am not worried about this. I feel that this product is excellent value for money as it is cheaper then the original but games and accessories to cost a fair amount. ...

andyl1990 09.02.2010 · Read full review

Review of Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (PS3)

The initial love may soon fade but it inspires everyone.

Advantages: Cheap, a few excellent games, can be good at parties and good for all ages/genders.
Disadvantages: Not much lasting appeal. Very few quality games. Not great for so-called 'Hardcore' Gamers.

...is fully backwards compatible with Nintendo GameCube games allowing you to play any of those games you may have. Just put the disc in the same slot as you would a Wii game and the Wii recognises it and launches the game. It even has connector sockets for up to 4 GameCube controllers and 2 GameCube memory cartridges. I've found battery life on the Wii controller to be adequate, lasting many hours. I'd recommend the purchase of some rechargeables ...
...are made by Nintendo, but Nintendo rarely release new games. Depending on your perspective, you may find there are either too many or too few 'non-game' games and 'casual' games being made (Often Poorly) by non-Nintendo developers cashing in on the Wii's massive selling potential. With 10s of millions of Wii's sold to date worldwide, there's a huge market for anything produced for it no matter how good or bad. Thus there's a lot of what's known as ...

Psiphor 08.02.2010 · Read full review
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Review of Nintendo Wii

A non-biased comparison between the PS3 and the Xbox.

Advantages: A fantastic powerful console with excellent sound and picture quality and loads of extra features!
Disadvantages: The only one that I can think of is its slightly higher price.

...to an update gone wrong, sony actually sent a man to my house to replace the PS3 one week later, even giving me the option to get a brand new one with a larger hard drive for free due to the inconvenience! However, be aware that when your warrenty expires, so do alot of Sony's services, and you have to pay from £50 to £150 to get your PS3 working again when it has a problem (which is fairly rare). I would definately recommend extending the warranty. ...
...can tell you that I have played on both consoles and this comparison isn't biased at all. I'll start by saying what a fantastic console the Xbox 30 is. It's online system - xbox live really is a joy to behold and does have more premium features than PS3 network. Also, the price of the most expensive xbox (the xbox elite) is still cheaper than the cheapest PS3 (the 120GB slimline). I believe that if you are just looking for a console on which your ...

toajope 07.02.2010 · Read full review

Review of Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3)