Playstation 3

Console Wars

So the next generation of consoles is here, and it's an all out war out there. Fighting in the streets, smashing of rare and expensive equipment just to prove a point, and aggressive marketing campaigns that fall just short of direct attacks. The good news is that unlike an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, we get to choose who wins this war of the machines. The Challengers: Sony's PlayStation 3 Pro: An absolute powerhouse of technology. This wins the graphics and capability battle hands down. Neither of the other next-gen systems come close in terms of sheer power, and the addition of a built in blu-ray player is really nice. Also, the free Internet play and tons of downloadable content really pushes the bar into PS3's favor Con: Like all power, this system comes at a cost and a hefty one at that. Models with 60 gigs of storage are retailing at near $600, while the 20 gig model is selling just near $400. This alone has caused many (myself included) to wait for a large ...
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Playstation 3 Review: Ohhh, Shiny.

The Playstation 3 is a system that just can't seem to live up to its potential. Anyone who has gone to a local video game retailer has seen the stacks of PS3s that just can't seem to find homes. The primary reason for this is the price. When placed up against its rivals, the PS3 is priced like a Lexus among Toyotas. While the Wii has suffered from this problem as well, the PS3's lack of quality titles just does not justify its price tag. So, there remains a lonely stack of heavy expensive equipment sitting in store windows begging for release. There is a light at the end of this tunnel though, and the PS3 is about to finally make a splash. In the past few months, rumors of games that will make your face melt off have been surfacing. Games like Little Big Planet, Sony Home, Final Fantasy XIII, Lair, Heavenly Sword, and many more have been producing more and more interest. Finally the PS3 has some games that make people almost want to drop $600 on the system. It was this (and ...
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Congratulations PS3 owners

It's a crazy week here at Become, with lots of new things coming to the main site in the next few weeks. However, with all of this excitement it's becoming harder and harder to get time to work out a real article on Pocketchange. Fear not loyal readers, we'll be doing what we can. Well, this week marks a very important day in the life of those people who've spent far too much money on their Playstation 3's. This is the week that Heavenly Sword comes out. Sure, it may be "Goddess of War," but do you remember how cool God of War 2 was? If it comes even to 50% of the awesome that is God of War it will be well worth the playtime. So grats to the PS3 owners, you now own at least one (maybe 2) quality game. Go bake yourself a cake, pretty soon Sony won't even have to edit the competition's Wikipedia articles. Also: kittens Kris
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Video Game Console Evolution

I love video games, and one of the most popular games out right now is Grand Theft Auto IV. The latest incarnation of the long running Grand Theft Auto series, the game has amazing graphics and an immersive storyline. Although I play mine on an Xbox 360, the game is also available for the Playstation 3 and even on your desktop PC. What is exciting to me is that on the Xbox 360 they are releasing a new expansion pack for the game called The Lost and the Damned. There's no disk to buy for this, you simply order it online (exclusively) through your Xbox 360. Now you don't have to drive out to a store to buy it or worry if the local gaming franchise might run out of copies, you can download this game from the comfort of your living room. This could be the future of games, and it reminds me of fairly similar way to buy things... Become! Will
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Toshiba 1080p TV

These days there are a lot of features that televisions have, and some of them can be confusing to consumers. One of the terms that is most common is 1080p. What does 1080p mean? It means a type of video format capable of recording or displaying 1,080 verticle pixels on a screen. This represents a widely used standard for Hi Definition Television, so most of the newer HDTVs have 1080p. If you own or are considering buying a Blu-Ray Player, and you want to take full advantage of the sharper images available, consider getting a 1080p LCD TV. Both the Xbox 360 Console and the Playstation 3 can create 1080p images as well. One good example of a 1080p Television is the Toshiba 1080p 52 in Tv, which is large enough for a big group of people, and has an Auto View feature to automatically optimize your picture settings for maximum quality. The key to picking TV size with HDTVs, however is that to really enjoy those crystal clear images in all their glory, you need to be ...
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Watch Netflix on Your PlayStation 3 with Free Streaming Disc

I just received an email directly from Netflix saying that they are extending their fabulous service to those people who own a PlayStation 3. Since many of us already have a PlayStation 3, this news is great! Especially for me who has been holding out to buy a Netflix streaming system till Christmas. Now Netflix users can stream High Definition and Blu-Ray movies with the internet connected PlayStation 3 gaming console we already have plus and this free disc. Simply log into your Netflix account and request your disc. Even the most basic unlimited Netflix plans (less than $10) include this streaming feature! This deal is also fantastic for those of you who are looking for Christmas gifts for a college student, a movie buff or stay at home mom; a PlayStation 3 with a Netflix gift membership is a gift that is sure to please. - Desiree Be sure to check out Become.com to compare prices on the brand new Sony PlayStation 3 system to make an affordable gift.
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