The Gaming Console World

A video gaming console is an interactive computer system used to produce a video display signal for the purpose of displaying a video game. The term gaming console designation means it is a device used just for video games and no other computer related application. The video games are played on a television screen rather than a computer monitor. There is a number of gaming console devices on the market.

Play Station 3

The Play Station 3 gaming console by Sony has a variety of sizes of hard drive storage capacities for games, videos, music and photos. The device has WiFi connectivity, and a Blu-Ray player. The Blu Ray disc media format offers the absolute best high definition viewing technology has to offer. The device is compact but powerful as it boasts the high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port that delivers unconverted and uncompressed digital picture and sound. The Play Station 3 is compatible with high definition projectors and televisions. The Play Station 3 gaming console has everything necessary to play 3D games.

Wii

Wii is a gaming console developed by Nintendo to compete with Xbox 360, by Microsoft and Play Station 3, by Sony. The main feature of Wii is the wireless controller which is a hand held pointing device that detects motion in three dimensions. The Wii gaming console is compact in size and connects to the Internet for the purpose of downloading updates and additional games or other media data. The Wii gaming console connects directly to your television, which becomes the playing screen.

Xbox

Xbox was developed by Microsoft for the purpose of competing with Play Station 2. Even though Xbox gaming console is a computer and software system dedicated to running video games, Xbox is also a total media center that allows users to download, not only games, but high definition movies, and play, stream, rip and network a variety of media. Xbox also features a detachable and upgradable hard drive, a dual layer DVD Rom and support for up to four wireless game controllers.

Zeebo

Zeebo is the newest kid on the block and their gaming console is a wireless gaming device that provides interactive game play with pre-loaded video games. Zeebo is targeting developing countries where video games are few and far between. The Zeebo gaming console is 3G enabled and not only brings the user video game entertainment, but also educational applications, as well. Zeebo connects to the Internet with no subscription, which allows the user the ability to download software upgrades as well as new and exciting games. Zeebo gaming console also has web browsing and email capabilities.

Gameboy

Gameboy is a hand held gaming console that is probably the granddaddy of all video games. It is an all in one device that uses flash memory and allows the user to play video games at any time and any place. The necessary thumb operated buttons are on either side of the screen, allowing the user to hold the device with two hands and manipulate gaming action.