The second video game console from Microsoft was developed in association with IBM, ATI and SiS. The Xbox 360 game device was an instant success among the users with its really fascinating features. This gaming console permits the players in downloading arcade games, game demos, trailers, TV shows and movies. Microsoft launched this device in competition with Sony Play Station 3, and NintendoWii, the seventh generation video consoles.

Microsoft unveiled the Xbox 360 on May 12, 2005, bringing a revolution in the world of gaming devices. This model became the first console to have a simultaneous launch across Europe, Japan and the United States, three major sales regions. The console created a record in sales marking 17.7 million units by January 3, 2008. The gaming device from Microsoft has succeeded in invading the hearts of gamers. The 360 comes in four different versions, the “Core”, the “Arcade” console, the “Premium” console, and the “Elite” console, each having its own set of included accessories and features.

Microsoft launched this gaming device on November 22, 2005 in the United States and Canada bringing a new wave in gaming technology. This console reached the European shores on December 2, 2005 and in Japan on December 10, 2005. This really stunning model console later was launched in Mexico, Columbia, India,Hong Kong and Russia. The 36 countries where the console was launched include Hungary, New Zealand, Poland and Czech Republic. Thanks to the early launch, the Xbox 360 could take a lead by one year over other competitors.

The Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming device has a graphical user interface with five blades. Post the 360, Microsoft kept coming up with many other updates for the Dashboard software which have additional features including theXbox Live functionality and multimedia playback capabilities.

The Sony PS3 is creating headlines in the techie world. And, watchers all over the world are reviewing the much awaited product. It is all set to storm the gaming world The CNET Editor has awarded the PS3 8.8 out of 10 with 9/10 for design; 9/10 for features; and 8/10 for performance.

There are two versions of the PS3 and the 20GB version retails for USD 500 while the 60GB version for USD 600. According to gaming gurus it is too early to say what the PS3 will achieve, the sane advice is to wait a year before passing any judgments.

The hardware is state-of-art and impressive. The PS3 has:

o A cell processor that is very advanced and is all set to support GenX computer entertainment. And instead of using off the shelf Pc components the PS3′s 3.2 GHz Cell processor was built from scratch just for the PS3. A joint effort between IBM, Sony, and Toshiba the processor has a core with seven synergistic processing units. The power extended by the cell will provide spectacular realism to the games and realistic effects.

o Dolby sound of 5.1 ch with DTS and LPCM.

o Giga-bit Ethernet with a pre-installed hard disk drive. This will enable downloading of content from the World Wide Web and play online with competitors all over the world.

o Output and input ports support displays from NTSC, PAL, and HD relays.

o A noise level matches that of PS2 and is incredible.

o A cell processor that can play from a blue ray disc at bit rate of 48Mbps.

o Controllers that are high precision, with sensitive six-axis motion, and technologically perfect sensing. The controllers are wireless and as many as seven controllers can be connected to the PS3 via the blue tooth. What more the controllers have a range of 65 feet. The controllers can be recharged easily by connecting the USB cable. The player can continue to play while the controller recharges. The L2 and R2 buttons are larger giving greater game control. The increase in tilt of the analog joy sticks allow for greater control and wider range of motion. The most welcome feature is the six axis motion.

o An interface that is user friendly and aesthetic. However, certain features are hidden below several levels.

o A digital media hub with a blu-ray player. The 60GB PS3 can read digital photos from USB devices, digital cameras, CDS and more. The system has an impressive internal media reader, photo and album viewer, and the Wii. The hub supports an astounding variety of music files including MP3s. ATRAC, AAC, and WAV. What more the PS3 will play Blu-ray disc with high definition and clarity.

As far as first reviews go the PS3 is all set to be the greatest gaming and media entertainment console. It will take home entertainment to the next level of excitement and challenges.

The Sony PSP 3000 is Sony‘s newest advancement in mobile gaming. The 3000 is certainly an upgrade from previous PSP models. Right away you notice that the color looks sharper and brighter. At times in older models, when you went into a dark area in the game it became hard to see and navigate your way around the game. The sony PSP 3000 also features Skype, and built in microphone to further advance the PSP in online gaming. The PSP also has a great game lineup with many of your favorite titles from the original playstation as well as new titles. Many of these titles also offer graphics that are superb to titles available for the Nintendo DS.

While the 3000 is definitely a step in the right direction, that does not mean that the system is perfect. During graphic intense moments while gaming, the system often displays scan lines and even has some lag while it computes what’s going on. The screen also has problems of its own. If you are able to actually remove all of the fingerprints the screen seems to attract, you then have to worry about the glare. I don’t think anyone is sure why Sony isn’t using glare resistant screens with their PSP’s, as it has been one of the biggest complaints throughout their production.

In conclusion, if you own a PSP already, it’s probably not worth the upgrade. If you are considering buying a PSP, the 3000 is the best model currently available. The PSP 3000 is a step in the right direction, but the system is still far from perfect.

The Sony Ericsson P series smart phones have been around for a few years now, and over their various generations have gone from being a fairly bulky PDA alternative with the early models P900 and P910 through to being an extremely capable smart phone that leads the market with the latest generation P990i model.

Although slightly larger than many competing smart phones, the Sony Ericsson P990i is well worth considering for business use thanks to its comprehensive range of features, which include a complete QWERTY keyboard hidden under the regular dialling keypad, which flips down to reveal it.

The phone has a touch screen, and can be controlled with a stylus in order to enter data or navigate through the menu systems, and it runs on the popular Symbian operating system, meaning that anyone who is used to smart phones should have no trouble in adapting to the ownership of a Sony Ericsson P990i from their previous model. One of the biggest upgrades on the latest model is the fact that it can now offer a 400 hour standby time and more than 9 hours of talk time when fully charged.

As you would expect from the flagship model in the range, the P990i has been released with almost every conceivable gadget built in, including a 2 mega pixel camera, a fully featured MP3 and media player, and is able to connect to a wireless network as well as a standard mobile phone network as well.

With its large screen and keyboard, surfing the internet is a straightforward matter, and, if you have wifi access where you are, the download speeds are exceptionally fast. Most prominent document types are supported on the phone, including Microsoft office files such as Word and Excel, and you can open and read PDF files too.

The P990i is fully capable of being your digital assistant, and users can keep in touch in practically any location with its mix of Quad band and 3G networks that support email, SMS, MMS, Video Calling, and instant messaging through the wifi connection to the Internet.

Although most of the functionality of this particular model is geared towards the heaviest business users, the P990i is still worth considering for other purposes, and many people who make the switch to this kind of top end phone soon discover that it offers them everything that they need to stay in touch, and acts as a digital handbag rather than just being a simple phone.

I love my PSP, I love playing the latest games, downloading music, watching movies. But I’m fed up with all PSP’s looking the same. That was until I came across PSP Themes. WOW these are so cool.

Basically a PSP theme is a background picture and all the icons that control the home page so to speak. Who wants to be stuck with the boring standard theme when you can have a pimped up customized PSP Theme. Be the envy of your friends

So where do you get these PSP themes from? Well For some reason most people only venture as far as Sony‘s own Playstation website to find a theme. Now there is nothing wrong with this but how can you hope to have a unique PSP if everyone downloads there Theme from the same place. OK they do have a lot of choice, but obviously thousands of users will also be looking at them. I would avoid the main site.

The next way to find a PSP Theme is to use good old Google, millions of people use Google everyday to all sorts of things. If you search smart not only will you find a decent PSP theme but also a good guide on how to install it, should you have any problems. Instead of searching for PSP themes directly from Google, you could try and search PSP communities on the web? If you search for forums and newsgroups, you will almost always find some great resources and info, either by other forum members or from forum threads. This is a great way to find custom-made PSP Themes.

If your really clever you could design your own PSP Theme, now this isn’t easy but you will be rewarded with a totally unique PSP Theme. Any art program on your computer can create a custom Theme You can create a wallpaper with practically any art program, and as long as you save it as a JPEG file it should be compatible. If you don’t feel up to designing or making your own, why not ask someone to make a custom theme for you.