Microsofts Xbox 360 vs. The Sonys Playstation 3

microsoft has tried to catch up with some of the titans of the gaming world, such as Sony with the release of the xbox 360. The xbox 360 offers many new features that players will love:

Free limited subscription to online gaming - This allows players who have not been participating in online gaming a chance to see what is available at no charge. All xbox 360s come with live-aware - This means you can get a friend invite or see who is online and what they are playing from your xbox 360. The button in the middle of the controller makes all this very easy.

It offers great media features including listening to music while you play games, the ability to create custom playlists and your own custom soundtracks, the ability to rip songs from original CDs to your xbox 360 and stream music from your MP3 player to your xbox 360. You can also create slideshows of photos to share with friends and family. xbox 360 has a wireless controller. No more tripping over the wires, although it can support two wired controllers through USB ports in the front. The game console is not only great for gamers, but developers as well. It is a powerful machine with an unprecedented amount of RAM - a feature added on the request of developers.

But, xbox 360 still has some problems that need to be worked out:

Their japanese third party support is lacking - While some japanese developers offer software for the xbox, it is small in number when compared to what the same developers offer for Playstation. While the controller is wireless, it eats batteries rather quickly. Standard alkaline batteries only last about thirty hours, so if you buy xbox 360, invest in rechargeable batteries to save yourself some money in the end. When they were set up in WalMart stores before days before the launch, many suffered what is known as the xbox "360 screen of death," an error screen. The xbox 360 had also had some problems with overheating. Some report the xbox 360 system as being very noisy when playing an xbox 360 disc.

Many people are eagerly awaiting the release of Playstation 3, which may occur as soon as November of this year. It has been said that the Playstation 3 has an outward feel (which allows it to stand vertically or horizontally on its own), as opposed to the xbox 360's inward feel. It is a much larger console than the Playstation 2 and closer to the original size of the xbox. Game discs slide into the console like CDs slide into a car player.

Here are a few attractive features of the Playstation 3:

It is always on, so you can access your Playstation 3 from anywhere as long as you have an Internet connection. With a Playstation portable, you can connect to your Playstation 3 and transfer media such as music and movies. The Playstation 3 appears to be much more powerful than that xbox 360, Ninetindo Revolution, and Playstation 2. Initial reports say it will be twice as fast as the xbox 360. Developers and publishers of over 230 games have announced titles for Playstation 3 games.

Here are a few reported cons and problems with the Playstation 360:

Comes with only 256 MB, less than the 512 MB the xbox 360 will come with. Their Playstation Network Platform (the online service) is still in development and may not be ready by the time Playstation 3 is released.

The launch of the Playstation 3 has already been delayed due to disk problems.

Both the xbox 360 and Playstation 3 are incredible gaming consoles. It seems that although the xbox 360 came out first, the best bet is still the Playstation 3. The strongest point of the Xbox 360 is its online functionality, but Sony may be working on something similar to Xbox live right now. However, microsoft is closing the gap with Xbox 360 and probably will eventually catch up with Sony in gaming consoles. For some users, it may come down to something as simple as which one is more compatible with the games they already own.

Mark Robbins is a gamer providing valuable tips and advice on video game systems, game cheats, and giving new game reviews. http://www.xbox-360-guide.com

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The Perfect Golf Swing

Every golfers are looking to master the perfect golf swing. You can lower your golf scores and and add 25 yards to your drive range by doing simple golf fitness. These specific exercises will enhance your flexibility and power.

Golf fitness consists of exercises that are specific to the sport of golf and is especially designed to increase your flexibility, strength, balance and endurance. The most important is adding flexibility to your range of motion to make you hit the ball farther. You will extend your shoulder during your backswing which determines how much power is transmitted into the ball. Perform each of these exercises with one set of fifteen reps.

1- The golf Twist

stand in a golf-address position with your feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart, and place your weight on the inside of each heel. Use both hands to hold a 5-pound medicine ball or dumbbell at the center of your chest, with your elbows extended out to your sides. Keeping your head still and your feet flat, bring the ball up and to the left, as in a backswing, until your right shoulder is underneath your chin. Return to the starting position and repeat to the right.

2- golf Squat

stand, holding a 10-pound dumbbell down in front of you with a hand-over-hand grip. Your feet should be more than shoulder-width apart in this starting position. Lower to a squat. Rise, turning to the right, while bending your elbows and raising the weight over your right shoulder. Your hips should face right, with your weight over your right foot and your left heel off the floor. Return to the starting position and repeat to the other side. That's one repetition. Do a total of 12 repetitions.

There is no doubt that the perfect golf swing drill happens only with those whose muscles and bodies have been prepared.

Patrick is a golf enthusiast since 12 years and love to help others learn the ropes of this awesome sport that is golf. For a limited time he is giving away a free report on how to improve your Golf Swing and get additional tricks and tips in his newsletter.

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