The new, improved Nintendo DS Lite is worth the cost of the upgrade for fans of the original DS portable gaming device. It retains all the qualities that made the DS so much fun, and the bright new screens make a significant difference in the …
PS2 free with every PS3?
One of the conundrums facing console makers as they eye a new product launch is the issue of backwards compatibility. Consumers love it and have come to expect it. As console architectures change, however, providing complete backwards compatibility has …
Sony Bundles PS2 With PS3
A surprising report has emerged from Japan’s Ultra One monthly technology magazine. The magazine’s July issue reports that Sony will be achieving backwards compatibility on the PlayStation 3 not through software emulation, as previously …
Nintendo DS: Which system is right for you?
The Nintendo DS Lite plays the exact same DS and GBA games as the current Nintendo DS, but it features new hardware tweaks designed to improve the gaming experience as well as system usability. The DS Lite uses new LCD screen technology to offer …
PSP versus iPod: What’s better for video?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part two of a head-to-head comparison of the Sony PSP and the iPod with video. The first installment was a hands-on comparison of the technical specifications. Two of this season’s hottest portable entertainment systems are Apple …
The PSP FAQ
What you already know about the PSP is that it is a machine built to go out there and kill it in the portable arena. What you may not know is the who, what, where, when, why and how of the system’s plan for domination. That means that you are in …
Nintendo unveiling a new portable
The Nintendo DS — short for dual-screen — will be unveiled Tuesday morning at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo game industry gathering. You might be able to fool people into thinking your Nintendo DS is a PDA. But turn off the volume …
PS2 Online FAQ
One of the most popular topics in our PS2 Mailbag these days is the PlayStation 2’s imminent leap online. Starting in just over a month, you’ll be able to play PS2 games with and against gamers all over the nation and even the world, via the …
PS2: PlayStation 2 FAQ
Will it be backward compatible with all older PlayStation games? Yes, the PlayStation 2 will be able to play original PlayStation games. Because the system’s I/O (input/output) processor is essentially the core (main processor) of the original …
Gamecube Versus PlayStation 2
There are a lot of common misconceptions about how powerful PlayStation 2 and Nintendo’s next-generation Gamecube console really are, and exactly which one is able to do more from a technical standpoint. Read the Internet newsgroups and you’ll …