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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Aging Consoles Finding New Life as Video Streaming Devices

Posted by Jason Dunn in "Digital Home News" @ 11:00 AM

http://hothardware.com/News/Aging-C...eaming-Devices/

"Microsoft's Xbox 360 console is six years old. The Nintendo Wii is five years old, and so is the Sony PlayStation 3. All three are due for an overhaul (can you imagine gaming on a PC that's half a decade old, or more?), and while they're still popular gaming platforms, consoles are really starting to shine as streaming media centers."

Makes sense to me - I have an Xbox 360 and I'm using it for more video streaming that I ever could have guessed a few years ago. Of course, part of that is me living in the USA now, but if I were back in Canada I'd be streaming Netflix off it for sure. Now I also have the option to stream Hulu Plus, among others. If there were only a way to get my Xbox 360 to play ISO or MKV files...then I'd really be a happy guy! Until then, my Boxee Box performs those tasks quite well.

Do you game on your console more than use it for other reasons? Or vice-versa?


Monday, December 6, 2010

Choosing the Right Console

Posted by Hooch Tan in "Digital Home News" @ 02:00 PM

http://www.wired.com/reviews/2010/1...gamingconsoles/

"Game consoles traditionally have a five-to-10-year shelf life, and we’re right in the middle of that span now. That means the current generation of game boxes from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have all been out awhile, and you shouldn’t expect major upgrades any time soon."

What do you mean you do not have a gaming console yet? The next thing you will tell me is that you do not have a Facebook account, or use Twitter. Consoles are great forms of entertainment and much more than gaming machines. Streaming videos, music and even exercise buddies. Being the gift giving season, if you know of a friend or relative who does not have a console, now might be a good time to pick one out for them so they are no longer laughed at. Wired has a handy, if not simple summary of all of the cosoles, but take my advice, if you intend on getting one, ask the giftee which one they want. While many share similar games, some games are exclusive to particular consoles, and while the giftee might appreciate you getting them a Wii, they will not be able to play Halo on it.


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