Nintendo DS Buying Guide
January 31, 2008
You can choose from a variety of colours. These colours include Arctic White, Onyx Black and Coral Pink.
This accessory allows you to give voice commands in games. This also allows you to talk and chat with other players over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
You may want to buy spare battery in case you are far from electrical outlets for charging.
You can recharge your Nintendo DS battery straight from the power source.
You need the DS Stylus to manipulate the console using the touch screen. The stylus easily snaps on the side of the Nintendo DS body and comes in a variety of color to match the main DS body. The stylus is a part of the package but you may need to buy one for spare. You must always use Nintendo-licensed stylus to avoid damaging your touch screen!
You need this to protect your Nintendo DS from scratches and other harsh impact that may damage the system. Look for cases that have clips so you can attach the Nintendo DS on your belt when you so desire. Also include a screen guard and velvet cloth wipe.
This is used on games that work with sliding type controls. A miniature plastic pad is connected to it which can also be used with the DS touch screen.
This is a small device the size of a USB flash disk and is plugged into a computer’s port to creating a mini hotspot. With the hotspot, five Nintendo units may be able to connect to the internet. This function is supported by Microsoft XP operating system only.
This is an add-on player utilizing SD cards for MP3 music that you need to buy separately.
You can see you opponents online using the Nintendo DS camera. This perfectly complements the DS headset when you chat and talk with other players online.
Nintendo DS Lite Cartridge Slot Cover
This works with the DS Lite only to keep the cartridge from gathering dust and debris when not used. Different cartridge slot cover colors are available to suit the DS body color.
Nintendo Wii Buying Guide
January 30, 2008
Are you a serious gamer who wants to enjoy the latest and most innovative games today with thousand of other like minded players?
Yes, there are hundreds of games and game gadgets to choose from. From your cellular phones to your personal digital assistant to computers and the internet, there is no limit to games access wherever you are.
One of these gaming gadgets is the Nintendo Wii. The Wii is the phenomenal direct successor of the equally phenomenal Nintendo Gamecube. In the top three places of high end gaming consoles, Nintendo Wii shares the limelight with Sony’s Playstation 3 and Microsoft’s Xbox 360.
Processors:
The Nintendo Wii is powered by a PowerPC central processing unit called Broadway. Although Nintendo has not yet confirmed its speed, reports have it that the Broadway is clocked at 729 MHz. This processor is made with the 90 nm SOI CMOS process.
Graphic Processing Unit
The Graphic Processing Unit for the Nintendo Wii is the "Hollywood" graphics processor made by ATI Technologies. It has a reported clock speed of 243 MHz.
Nintendo Wii is packaged with Bluetooth and at least 2 USB ports. Bluetooth allows you to wirelessly connect external devices like game controllers. USB on the other hand requires a cable to connect external devices but connection is as easy as inserting the tip of the device which is easily detected and becomes functional in an instant.
Memory
The Nintendo Wii has a 512 MiB built-in NAND flash memory but you may want to expand storage with the SD card memory up to 2 Gigabytes.
Although the Nintendo Wii has an excellent built-in speaker and controller, you may want to install Dolby Pro Logic II for maximum sound enjoyment.
This is the main controller attached to the Wii via a remote cord about 3.5 to 4 feet long. It is called a Nunchuk because it actually looks like a nunchaku. This can provide an accelerometer for tilting and axis motion sensing.
Nintendo Wii Classic Controller
Introduced in 2006, the Nintendo Classic Controller plugs to the Wii Remote with a cord. This is similar to the Nunchuk but this has two additional analog sticks and the ZL and ZR buttons.
If you want war games that rock, then you may want to buy this accessory. The Wii Zapper is a gun shell peripheral. It looks like a shot gun with a trigger hole. A revised new design looks like a submachine gun.
Glove Kits
The Glove kits will allow you to get a better grip on the Wii Remote. You can choose from many colors and glow in the dark looks. Some gloves even change hue depending on the heat of your hand.
This is a third party accessory and is bundled with certain games like Monster 4×4 World Circuit and GT Pro Series.
Wii Sports Package
Another third party accessory released by GameStop, the Wii Sports Package includes a golf club, baseball bat and tennis racquet.
Wii Boxing Gloves
This is a specialized glove for boxing. The Wii Remote and Nunchuk controls are placed inside each glove to simulate punching.
Hori Fighting Stick
The Hori Fighting Stick is especially designed for arcade style fighting games.
Since rechargeable options for the Wii Remote are not offered by Nintendo, but you can choose from third party chargers. You can buy a direct charger system from Nyko that can accommodate two Will remote units. This is powered by an AC adapter with a special battery pack.
Another company is Joytech which sells a pass-through connector charger to the Wii power cable.
Brando Workshop has come up with USB powered charger. This features a combination charging stand and NUnchuk cradle.
GamePark GP32 Game Console Review
January 28, 2008
GamePark GP32 Game Console is a latest model of game console 
introduced in the UK market by a manufacturing company GamePark. The company is very much interested in manufacturing advanced model of game consoles with innovative features. The recently launched product has come with the capability to play MP3 songs, video tracks and gaming functionalities without corded support. Some of the essential features of the device have been briefly explained below.
Manufacturer has made the unit as a handheld unit which supports up to 32 bit. You can use it as a portable music player as it plays impressive music. Users can access not only images but also text in this device. If you wish, you can download additional software which has to be downloaded from the internet. It is simple to use USB cable for getting the internet connection. The software will be useful for you to play videos and to upgrade the operating system of your console.
GamePark GP32 Game Console has been embedded with 6 button layout and a D-pad. It has been designed with less weight making it easy to carry. It has been featured with ARM9 processor and users can store up to 8 MB data in Random Access Memory. RAM performs perfectly with the help of SDRAM technology. An LCD display has been embedded with TFT support which is 3.5 inches in size. You can view clear content on the display as it has the potential to view display with the maximum resolution up to 320x 240 pixels.
You can also enjoy attractive colourful content as it has the compatibility to produce a maximum of 65,536 colours. Stereo speakers have been embedded with the unit to offer high quality audio support. It is simple to connect the external devices using the 2 interfaces namely USB 2.0 and infrared. Memory storage can be expanded using memory card slots. You have to use two AA sized batteries to run the device up to 12 hours. Get GamePark GP32 Game Console with the smart dimensions as:
• Height - 8.8 cm
• Width - 14.7 cm
• Weight - 0.16 kg
• Depth - 3.4 cm
Sony Playstation 3 (40GB) Game Console
January 3, 2008
Though wide range of game consoles have been manufactured by numerous
manufacturers, Sony has got a unique share in marketing consoles. They recently designed and introduced a new game console in the name Sony Playstation 3 (40 GB) Game Console. As the name defines, users can play distinct games in Playstation 3 platform.
Sony has made this product with a built-in HDD which offers 40 GB storage capacity. Two useful ports are featured in it to get external connectivity. It performs with a support of cell processor and RSX GPU. Sony Playstation 3 (40 GB) Game Console has been manufactured with the potential to adapt distinct sound technologies like:
• Dolby 5.1
• DTS
• LPCM
XDR memory technology is used by main RAM which offers 256 MB storage. You can get fast connectivity by using the USB 2.0 interface. The device can support various internet standards like:
• Ethernet (x1 / 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
• IEEE 802.11 b/g - Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
A wireless controller is provided with the package which performs as an ideal console accessory. The AV output screen size is listed as:
• 480i
• 480p
• 720p
• 1080i
• 1080p
List of Connectors
• HDMI out
• AV multi out
• Digital out
• Optical out
The HDD offers highest reading speed up to 8x in case of DVDs and 24x in case of CDs. The optimum dimensions of the device have been measured by Sony as:
• 325 mm width
• 98 mm height
• 274 mm depth
• 5 kg weight
