Will the Xbox 360 Have an Achilles Heel?

The xbox 360 is promising to be a phenomenal console. But despite all the bells and whistles and an improved game selection, it may still have an achilles heel that keeps it from grabbing new buyers from Playstation.

Not only will the slick xbox 360 design build on the grean and black of the original, you will be able to snap on customizable face plates for your own look. In answer to the dismay over the apparent lack of an included hard drive, it was recently announced at http://www.xbox-games.xbox-360-news.info that attachable hard drives will be available. No harm done.

The xbox 360 will include a much hyped "Ring of Light" and xbox Guide Button on the xbox controller. This button will " connect you to your games, digital media, and the world of xbox Live ", but I still see the controller as having a potential deal-killer. It's about control.

The xbox 360 controller appears to still hae the same button configuration at the previous incarnations. That setup, tho adequate for many games, doesn't work well with one of the best selling game franchises of all time, the madden football series. Altho the xbox controller's trigger works extremely well for 1st person shooter games, it lacks 2 additional buttons in the trigger areas, which means fewer control options.

For instance, Madden football games on the playstation consoles use the 2nd button for additional audibles, and quick decision options during any play. The xbox 360 controller, lacking those two buttons, means any Madden player will be limited.

Let's cross our fingers and pray to the powers that be that the xbox 360 controller is as versatile as the Sony counterpart.

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Video Game System Reviews - What's Hot for the Holidays

Shopping for video game systems this Christmas? You probably know of the popular gaming systems: the nintendo Wii, microsoft xbox, and Sony Playstation. So which is the right one for you (or your lucky kid)?

The hottest video game system this holiday season is undoubtedly the nintendo Wii. There are many stories surfacing that the Wii is sold out in a lot of stores locally. While it has been available since last year, this game system is experiencing major supply shortages because it is so popular. As the latest major new release, it's the most advanced and some would say there is no competition. At this time, you can still get a Wii online before the holidays. But don't wait as they're in dangerously low supply.

Another high in demand gaming system is the microsoft Xbox. Its versatility and enormous popularity makes it a great choice for a gift for kids, teens, and adults. With some accessories, it even doubles as a dvd player or music/karaoke player! add in the extensive selection of games and online multi-player gaming, and you have yourself a classic and robust game system.

Then there is the Sony Playstation 3. Popular among kids, the ps3 and ps2 have many family friendly games. Recently, Sony has released a more affordable version of its original Playstation 3 in time for the holidays. The bundled Spiderman movie pack offers a solid value as it includes the Spiderman game along with the more affordable version of ps3.

Finally, don't forget to pick up some games and accessories to complement your gifts. Whichever gaming system you choose, your gift recipient (or you) will be thrilled with any of these three video game systems.

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