One of the perks of the seventh generation video game consoles–those that are currently out–is that they have the ability to connect to the Internet and allow users to play against people around the world. The Xbox 360 is one of these consoles that, with the help of Xbox Live, can connect to the Internet. So long as the game has an online feature–which most have now–you can play for as long as you want against anyone else that is playing. The first step in connecting to the Internet is Read More

Xbox Live is an online multi-player gaming service that the Microsoft Corporation operates. Each country has its own pricing regulation for playing the game. The game comes in two versions Xbox Live Silver and Xbox Live Gold. Xbox Live comes with several features such as avatars, videochat, multi-players, Mottos for display on gamer profiles, Game achievements, which are earned during gameplay, Xbox Guide, Friends list, Integration with Windows Live Messenger, etc. Microsoft charges a fee for Xbox Live, but there are ways to get online and become part of the Read More

The Playstation Portable requires updates to ensure that the device continues to operate properly. Although you can continue to use the PSP with older versions of the software, having the newest one does make new games run more effectively. There are two ways to update PSP firmware:  directly through the PSP or through your computer. Advantages of Updating the PSP Firmware The PSP system will benefit from each update in the following ways: Security Patching – Security is very important to PSP users. Hackers can gain access to private information Read More

The Wii is a home video gaming console created and marketed by the influential video game company, Nintendo. Its primary market rivals are Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation, and Wii is presently ahead of them in terms of sales. Wii was first conceptualized by Nintendo in 2001, and was officially released in 2005 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The key difference between Wii and its competitors is the Wii Remote, which is a wireless controller. It can be used as a handheld pointing device and motion detector in three Read More

Computer users may want to use an Xbox 360 controller as a PC mouse for several reasons. Online games and PC versions of Xbox games have allowed users to play a wide variety of action filled, high quality games on their computer. However, these games’ functionality is restricted to the computer’s available hardware. This means that users are often required to use a computer mouse and keyboard to operate games that they would usually play with a joystick. In order to obtain the maximum level of control and ergonomic comfort Read More

The PlayStation 2 (PS2) is the top selling gaming console of all time. More than 10 years after launch in early 2000, the company continues to sell the console even though it was succeeded by the PlayStation 3 (PS3) in 2006. Sony has gone on the public record that they will continue support for the PS2 life cycle until demand for the product ceases. A common question that arises for a fan of various PlayStation 2 titles is can you play PS2 games on PS3? How to Determine if the Read More

The Xbox 360 is one of the more popular video game consoles on the market, and is the second generation video player that the Microsoft Corporation produced. The console lets users play video games online and download television shows, movies, music, and new games through the Windows Media Center multimedia capability. Xbox users may need to take it apart in order to clean the components or troubleshoot electrical issues if the Xbox malfunctions. Once the user takes the console apart, any valid warranty on the equipment will be voided. Tools Read More

The Wii, which Nintendo produced and distributed, is the latest console that Nintendo released. It allows users to play games via wireless motion detection. While Wiis have only been available for several years, they have quickly matched similar products such as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in total sales. The Wii uses a wireless remote that has a built-in accelerometer that is able to detect the user’s movements and display the appropriate changes on the screen. While Wii was first released as an electronic sports console, with games like Read More

The onboard Wii Hardware reads DVDs, DVD-R, DVD-RW discs, Wii game discs, and Nintendo GameCube formatted mini-DVDs. Unlocking the Wii’s DVD functionality is possible through various methods. Turning the Wii into a working DVD player is relatively simple and requires little technical work with the Wii depending on the method used to unlock the DVD functionality. Using Pre-Modded Chips Mod Chips are a special type of chip that must be installed onto the actual Wii hardware via soldering. The process can be complicated and requires many wires to solder into Read More

Connecting to an Xbox via FTP can be done in two possible ways: By directly connecting an UTP cable, or by connecting through a router where the Xbox is plugged in. You just need a FTP client afterwards. FTP into an Xbox using a Direct Cable You will need a crossover Ethernet cable in order to establish the connection. Many users attempt this with a straight UTP cable, which won’t work for obvious reasons. Make sure you turn off any firewall or anti-virus protection that will possibly interfere with the Read More