...happened to some other people too, as I saw many forums' posts on the internet with much information about it. Well then, I got informed on how to fix my problem. I had to decide to take one of these three options:

1. Buy a new Xbox system. This would be the practical way if I had money to burn. Of course I did not want to spend another $270 dollars. I spend too much on Xbox games as it is!

2. Ship it to the experts on the hardware and have them fix it for around $120 dollars plus shipping fee. It is no...more

PS3 And Nintendo Revolution May Launch American Thanksgiving

...nksgiving? What kind of marketing strategy would this be? Microsoft was fortunate to launch their Xbox 360 with absolutely no competition. The head-start allowed the 360 to gain ground on the competition; however because of massive shortages, only 600,000 consoles have been sold so far.

If both the Nintendo Revolution and the PS3 launch this thanksgiving they will not have the same luxury. Instead, all 3 consoles will have to split the market share.

By June of this year, Microsoft hope to sell 4.5 to 5 million Xbox 360s worldwide. That means both Nintendo and Sony will have a lot of cat...more

Try a New Way of Gaming with an Xbox360 Wireless Headset

...nally, if you do not use the headset for a long time, the headset battery can lost its charge. If this happens, just plug it into the AC adapter to charge it.

The Xbox360 Wireless Headset is an accessory that is comfortable, efficient, and useful. With advancements in technology, now you can play games with other gamers with ease. If you would like to purchase the Xbox360 Wireless Headset, simply go to your nearest game supply store or purchase it from the internet. Indeed, it will sure to provide you with an excellent gaming experience.

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Shopping for a Gamer

...ome gamers want a new console but are not so fussy about which console it should be. If youre gaming friend is between five and fifteen they may fall in love with the Nintendo Wii because the games are more child friendly and the system caters to casual gamers and first time video gamers.

If you are buying for a teenager or gamer over twenty years of age you may find they desire an Xbox 360 or the PlayStation product line. These consoles offer a large variety of games with varying maturity levels. A large number of popular Xbox 360 titles are targeted towards mature audiences in a genre known as a first-person-shooter (FPS) which involves the gamer killing lots of enemies with weapons.

Your gamer enthusiast may be requesting a Sony PlayStation 3 because theyre already proud owners of a Sony PlayStation 2. If youre having difficulty finding the new console system you may want to abort that mission and pickup some great PlayStation 2 games to satisfy their demands. The PlayStation 2 product line has the largest selection of games on the market which means you will have a broad range of products for great gift ideas.

Tip #4: Figuring Out What Theyve Got

Before you can shop for a new game, you must know what the gamer already has in their possession. This can be difficult to obtain but the fastest, most effective method, is to ask them to write down the games they already own. You can ask them what they want, but what do you buy them if its sold out?

You may decide to go the black ops route and sneak into their archives using a digital camera (or notepad) and write down their current titles. This may work as well but requires a little more digital sleuth abilities and their list of game titles may be extensive.

Last resort? Ask them what type of games they like to play. Their answer may fit the following genres:

• FPS or Shooters: Games where the player runs around with various weapons and pulls off missions in world war scenarios or space alien battles.
• Simulations: Games that simulate real world scenarios or activities and are typically not too violent (unless its a war simulation of course).
• Family: Games you can play with the entire family, may include puzzle games.
• Racing: Competitive racing car games.
• Sports: college Football, College Basketball, Pro Football, Pro Basketball, Hockey, Golf, etc.
• Role Playing: Action/Adventure gaming which typically take place in a medieval setting with swords and dragons and such.
• Action: Fast past almost arcade style games. Nothing too involved or serious but contains hours of game play. Some games may be violent (i.e. Saints Row on the Xbox 360) while others are silly and fun (i.e. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy on all consoles).

A big gamer may be in love with many genres of gaming but will often select one or two when they have to give gift ideas. They know the broader the selection the more confusing it can be.

Tip #5: Games Are Not Compatible Across Brands

Do not assume that a Nintendo game will work with an Xbox video game console. This is never the case because each brand is competing for your sale. There are some cases where the same brand will work from generation to generation but there are exceptions.

Many Microsoft Xbox games will work on the Microsoft Xbox 360, but not all of them. Microsoft publishes and maintains their current compatibility list at: www.xbox.com

PlayStation 2 games will work with the Sony PlayStation 3 so compatibility should not be a problem if you manage to get your hands on a Sony PlayStation 3 in 2006. Some games are reported to have issues but Sony is working to resolve them...more

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