Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Off to E3

WE are off to E3! So much is already happening!

The XBox 360 was first out of the gate. In a flashy display the XBox 360 kicked off it's launch with a special MTV appearance. The Xbox 360 offers to be the champion of all video game systems and there is even rumor that Halo 3 will be released on the same day as the system. Xbox 360 contains three-core IBM PowerPC processors, clocked at 3.2GHz and capable of handling six threads simultaneously. Wireless controllers, interchangeable face plates, and total on-line emersion for all next-generation games are just a few of the power punches the XBox 360 is swinging with. "And every MP3 player, digital camera and Windows XP-based PC with a USB 2.0 port can plug right into an Xbox 360 system to stream music and photos," states Microsoft. What leaves us wonder why Bill Gates just brought stock in Sony? What does Microsoft have up there sleeve with this new system?

In the other corner the Playstation 3 says it will beat out the XBox 360 in multi-media capabilities, functionality, and game play. The new system comes in several different configurations, and in 3 different colors. The PS3 will support the new Blu-Ray disc, will be backwards compatible with older Playstation titles, Bluetooth support for usage for up to 7 wireless controllers, and 6 USB slots just to name a few of it’s features. The new system will not be ready until 2006 so you’ll have to wait to get your hands on this one.

Then there is the Nintendo Revolution. Nintendo will once again focus mainly on making good games and making a cheap low-end system. The Revolution is much smaller the the Xbox 360 or the PS3. About the size of 3 CD cases and will able to play DVD’s (finally), CD, and backwards compatible with all the GameCube games. The design is similar to a small external CD drive. Will Nintendo able to get back on top of the video game market they dominated in the 80’s or with the Revolution come to late?

Stay Tuned for live on the spot blogging coverage. HOLLA

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