A Review on XBOX

Couple of years ago, Nintendo came up with the wiimote preferred by kids with age between 10 and 15 years. Later, Sony’s Eyetoy became popular among the gaming crowd. Many hardcore and casual gamers prefer dashboard with standard controls. Gaming accessories like the thumb sticks and triggering equipment used in the XBOX 360 is what many online as well as offline gamers prefer. These controllers are quite rugged and don’t easily break off. They are useful for tough warfare games.

Cynical gamers in E3 prefer hardcore next generation gaming controllers. The gaming world is curiously waiting for feeling the XBOX ONE hands-free gaming controller with the state-of-the-art Kinetic 2.0 to be released during this year ending. Reviews about Microsoft’s gaming controller called “The Duke controller” used in oldest XBOX consoles has a not-so-happening track record while compared to its upgraded ones.

The XBOX360 slim – a hybrid version

The new XBOX 360 slim a hybrid version of the original XBOX 360, has more benefits over its previous version. Microsoft has beautifully constructed this new console with glossy black body covering. Both side covers of this new Xbox come with thin angled fin strips cut on the side covers for better air ventilation. It is sold at an affordable retail price of $299 inside a well enclosed boxing. 

            

Getting to the engineering part, motherboard of this gaming console is equipped with a Hard Drive capacity of 250 GB along with a built-in 802.11n WiFi. The wireless game controller dashboard is well finished with black color including the joysticks comparing with the old XBOX360 joystick controller which has gray finish. This latest hybrid XBOX 360 console has black colored power breaker equipment smaller in size than the original with a power cable. It also comes with two double AA batteries for the controlling dashboard.  Secondary accessories like the all black headset and standard definition HD video cable with the audio jack pins to bridge this latest hybrid XBOX 360 with the HDTV.  

To get the real experience of this wonderful gaming console, one can own an XBOX and enjoy the favorite games both online as well as offline.     

XBOX ONE – will it succeed in ASIA?

XBOX series being more popular among gamers in western countries hasn’t done enough to win the hearts of gamers in the Asian continent. Sources say that the two gaming giants Microsoft and Sony are releasing their corresponding gaming consoles the XBOX ONE and the PlayStation 4 before 2014. Such important news in the gaming world may lead to downfall of PC gaming era and the birth of new generation gaming consoles. This is so because PC must be upgraded in both ways hardware and software till certain limits and the incompatibility of components are the two major concerns.

Couple of years back, the time when the XBOX 360 and the PS3 had stepped in, the latter was more preferred over Microsoft’s dedicated gaming kit in the Asian market. Both gaming units perform the same functions. Online version of the corresponding gaming console makes a huge difference. The XBOX 360 has an online version named as XBOX LIVE where gamers are permitted to play after subscribing. While, the Sony’s version of online gaming is free for all.

In the recently organized event by Microsoft on the XBOX ONE gaming console, not much information was revealed about the gaming console. Officials of Microsoft stressed more on the non-gaming attributes rather pitching on the gaming part which the normal gamers enjoyed whereas the expectation was high with hardcore gamers. Thereby doubtful questions arise XBOX ONE- will it succeed in Asia? Contrasting lifestyle in the US and the UK where most of the houses have more number of rooms than the normal ones when compared with those in Asian countries. The slimness of PS4 is appreciated by Asian countries.

The third reason availability of cable connections. Certain parts of Asia does lack proper cable connections for accessing the internet whereas in the US and the UK never such problem has been noticed. So, chance for the XBOX ONE to succeed in the Asian market appears to be murky. The release of PS4  by Sony is what every Asian is longing for.     

To wrap up, though this article maybe a bit criticizing about the XBOX ONE, we can wait till this year ending for knowing the actual stats after its release. Prediction is quite difficult.

RUMORS ABOUT THE XBOX ONE

Right from the beginning of electronic gaming devices other than the Japanese Atari and other PC related games, XBOX and its upgraded versions like XBOX 360 manufactured by Microsoft and its competitive hardliner Sony have been defending their respective top rankings in the gaming world. Both have been locking horns for the number one spot on the basis of sales and demand.

Stories about Microsoft’s new gaming console the XBOX ONE is already riffing in the gaming world. Department of game programmers in Microsoft has been dedicating its full time on constructing the new console equipment, and it’s said that the XBOX ONE will set its rivals a run for their money, dubbed as ‘the next generation’ of electronic gaming tech. There’s always a trace of factual information disguised at the back of most fabricated stories. It can be appreciated and considered in the declaration.

For the past couple of years, engineering study and working on electronic circuit boards of the XBOX ONE has been in progress. Hopefully, by this year ending, Microsoft may announce releasing of this fascinating gaming equipment. Bits and pieces of such information is enough to build up the desire and thrill in the mindset of gaming maniacs.

Nothing can be said unless Microsoft officially places the full fledged XBOX ONE gaming console in the open market. The market controllers have been speculating on the exact name of this ‘next generation’. Some say it must be XBOX infinity, while the others The XBOX ONE or XBOX720. 

From the rumor point of view, leak out of some crucial information such as 1.2 teraflops processing power in the XBOX ONE will be proportional higher than its counterpart Nintendo Wii U’s processing power is worthy. While, technical features like the 8-core, 1.6 GHz chip with a GPU configuration of 768 thread-packing is quite amazing to hear being a gaming technocrat.

Unofficial information like incorporation of kinetic 2.0 in this eye-catcher is increasing curiosity in gamers mind. Though such rumors blaze out in the heated gaming market, we got to wait till the exact moment when this powerful gaming console steps in.

XBOX 360 or PS3 or Nintendo Wii U – Gift for all

With high quality warfare games like the Call of Duty series and the Counterstrike, strategic games such as the GTA series and sports games like FIFA‘13 releasing in the market, video gaming consoles like the XBOX360 or PS3 are recommended.

Nintendo Wii U, a gaming console that mainly suits for preteens and teens. They prefer playing popular games like Mario and lawn tennis. It’s surprising to say that even adults enjoy the games like Wii sports resort and cycling. It’s overall a family oriented gaming console. What would be a better gift for teens during special occasions ‘The Christmas gift’.

It’s a head or tail battleground for the XBOX 360 and the PS3 when it comes to adolescent gaming community. The gaming console has to adapt long hour gaming, loading speed and quality of processing. It’s quite mystifying for these hardcore pre-adult gamers choosing the best console as both have their good and bad points.

The Good side of XBOX360:

KINETIC is the key component in the XBOX360 gaming console which makes it a distinct gaming tool over its competitors. All popular games can be played hands-free with this revolutionary tool. Online gaming with this exquisite console is what many hardcore gamers lookout for. Though it’s a subscription system, gamers can have a good time chatting with members at the other end whether they are in the same group or the opponent. Thereby plan a strategy and tackle the opponent’s gaming mindset. Both types of chatting rooms like party and private chat is accessible for gamers contesting online. But, it couldn’t fulfill the expectations.

PlayStation 3 console more popular among the adult:

From the date of its release, the PlayStation3 has become the preferred gaming console among the adult hardcore gamers. This gaming platform is mainly used for running games like the Call Of Duty Black Ops II and similar ones belonging to the same genre, programmed with high quality graphics and compatible with consoles like the PS3. This sophisticated equipment can play quality Blu-Ray DVDs may it be the above mentioned game that needs high processing speed to avoid lag (hang). These are considered to be advantages over the competitive the XBOX360 version. Though its online multiplayer version is free, the company is unable maintain its high standards. Here’s where the XBOX360 takes a forward step though Microsoft only permits subscribed gamers.    

With the Nintendo releasing Wii U much earlier, survey results have revealed that it isn’t quite popular among the hardcore gamers habituated to immersive/lively ones like the C.O.D series. While the members in family environment love playing on this beautiful console.