PS3 reviews not looking so hot apparently.

It seems the news is just worse and worse as each day goes by after alot of reviews of the ps3 have gave less than favorable reviews, IGN probably summed up the overview from its various editors in their Weekly broadcast...

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Sony claims Xbox 360 requires HD DVD

Sony's announcements today they've issued a titled "Next-generation Console Comparison Fact Sheet," (downloadable here [DOC]) so let's see some facts. First up, were you aware that to use your Xbox 360 Core system you're required to buy the 20GB drive add-on, an HD DVD drive, a wireless controller, and an Xbox Live sub? We weren't either.

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Nielsen to track video games

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DALLAS -- The company known for tracking television viewers now plans to do the same thing with video games.

Nielsen Media Research on Wednesday announced an electronic rating service to track who is playing what game. The data will be collected from the same 10,000 sample households used for Nielsen's television ratings.

Subscribers such as advertisers and video game makers will get a weekly ratings reports and charts showing the most popular games, as well as information about the type of console and the genre of the game.

New York-based Nielsen said it is still putting together a database of games to be monitored. The system, set for launch by the middle of next year, will work on the current and next-generation line of consoles from Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co.

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The next generation of control for Xbox 360

JOYTECH Europe Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and leading designer and manufacturer of third party video game accessories, announced today the Control Center 540C, designed for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

A unique concept in console accessories, the Control Center 540C represents the latest advance in JOYTECH’s award winning* ‘Control Center’ product line, and will prove invaluable for the connection of next generation game consoles or owners of complex installations.

Perfectly complementing the design and appearance of the Xbox 360, the Control Center 540C allows users to connect their console and up to five additional AV sources to just one input on their TV, display and sound system.

Equipped with a proprietary connection to accommodate Xbox 360, the Control Center 540C receives all relevant visual and audio information sent from the console, through a single Connector Cable that comes included. Through this Connector Cable, standard definition S-video, composite video and stereo audio is carried, alongside standard and high definition component video and digital optical audio.

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Chris Lewis Xbox 360 Video Interview

Head of Xbox in Europe talks to us about market share, soccer exclusivity, and amazingly, the 'next' Xbox...

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Microsoft reveals 100GB 360 drive at X06 Korea

Apparently, Microsoft couldn't squeeze all the announcements they had into TGS and X06 in Barcelona...

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PS3 Multimedia Details

Startup as a whole seems to be pretty quick for the PS3. Impress reports that the time from powering up the system to the appearance of the Sony Computer Entertainment logo is about 10 seconds. Following that, it's another 2 to 3 seconds before the XMB appears. You only see the PlayStation logo when playing games.
Impress describes the PS3's ...

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Just how different IS Wii Madden? (answer: very)

I knew Wii Madden allowed for juking, passing, etc with the Wii remote, but this new video is the first one that really shows how sports games will be revolutionized. Includes interviews/demonstrations with the developers & producers.

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1080p on the Xbox 360! GamePro exclusive talks Splinter Cell: Double Agent.

There may not be a whole hell of a lot of 1080p sets sold yet, but one of the PlayStation 3's nagging bullet points against Microsoft's box just got whittled down to size. Apparently GamePro dug up the news that "Splinter Cell: Double Agent" will support the cream of the HDTV format crop.

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PS3 - Playable In Best Buy Today?

If word from the PS3 Forums is anything to go by, there may very well be a playable PS3 kiosk waiting to just obliterate your soul's despondency!

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Exclusives for 360, Wii, and PS3

This is a list of the exclusive titles for the next gen consoles.

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Sony CEO Gives Latest on PS3

Sony of America CEO Kaz Hirai gives the latest on the PS3 in an interview today, including details on the number of units that will be available, initial titles, and online services - which apparently includes downloadable music and video.

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Stream podcasts and blogs to your Xbox 360 console!

TriXie Interviews XB Stream founder PG4

I was waiting for my luggage at McCarran airport in Las Vegas, and I decided to check the traffic on www.trixieblog.com. I was astounded to discover I'd had 50,000 page views that day, and it was only 9:00 A.M.! What in the world was going on?

I made a post asking if anyone else with Live Spaces had noticed that their stats were messed up. A couple of people suggested it might be XB Stream, a new program that downloads podcasts and blog posts to your Xbox 360™ via Windows Media Connect.

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Xbox Live reaches 4 million members

Xbox Live, the first and only unified online games and entertainment network, has now reached 4 million connected members.

This gives Xbox Live a 4 year and a 4 million member head start in the next generation, right as we prepare to launch the 6th version of the Xbox Live network this fall. Currently available in over 24 countries, Xbox Live is a global community on a fast track to hit 6 million members by summer 2007.

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