Saturday, August 9, 2008
Xbox 360 Repair And What You Should Know
...oor ventilation was another reason that some of these consoles were experiencing hardware failures. If you do experience a problem with your Xbox then the first step you will want to take is to check to see if you are under warranty. If you are one of the lucky ones that still do have a warranty then that's great, you can either choose to have a replacement console or and Xbox 360 repair. Make sure however that if your Xbox is still under warranty you should not try and open the console at any costs as this will in fact void your warranty and you will not be able to get a free Xbox 360 repair.
However if on the other hand you have had your Xbox 360 for a while and it no longer is under warranty you may want to try and fix the console yourself or you can choose to send it to a Xbox 360 repair service center where they can fix it for you at a cost that is likely to be in excess of $100. In addition you will have ...more
Teens and Video Games; What is a Parent to Do?
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Maybe the Power that Be; Bill Gates, who can really make a huge impact will take his thoughts since he has his own children to integrate some reality into some of the games that Microsoft Partners contract to make for the xBox 360? It seems it is possible to tap in...more
Glorifying God, not Violence - Christian Video Games Score with Parents
...ers alike. Christian entertainment makers are finally catching on to the video game craze and turning the gore- and sex-dominated entertainment genre inside out. Games like "Deliverance: Moses in the Pharaoh's Court" combine Bible-based messages with exciting game play and unparalleled graphics to grab the attention of kids and parents alike.
These new, gripping faith-based games not only uphold the values you strive to teach your kids, but also present Bible lessons in a compelling format. In fact, graphics-intensive, Bible-based video games have been known to impress even non-Christian players.
Where to find Christ-centered games your kids will love
Worthwhile Christian video games are bursting on the scene right now, but you may not find them in the mainstream gaming outlets that sell XBox and PS3 ...more
Sony Delays PlayStation 3
.... Clearly, having a predecessor with a large installed base (such as the PS2) can be tremendously beneficial, if you get satisfactory marks in the other three areas (titles, launch date, and price).
Predecessor's Installed Base
The PlayStation 3 dominates when it comes to having a predecessor with a large installed base. So, how does it score in the other three areas?
In terms of available titles, the PS3 scores as well as any of its competitors, if not better. However, none of the three consoles (Xbox 360, PS3, or Wii) does very well in this regard. Unfortunately, the titles are likely to be somewhat segregated by console. There will be quality games on each system; but, almost no one will buy all three. Simply put, there will be some games exclusive to each console that a lot of people would really love to play but can't.
Also, there's the danger that both the PS3 and the Xbox 360 will be seen as the more adult and less casual consoles. Microsoft (MSFT) and Sony have Nintendo to blame for this but, let's put that issue aside for now.
Relative Launch Date
Returning to the list of factors that determine a console's success, let's consider the launch date issue. Sony clearly has a bit of a problem in Europe, because it will have one less Christmas season than both the Xbox 360 and the Wii. Some analysts think Sony will lose no more than a few hundred thousand console sales to substitutions. If that's true, lost revenue might be in the hundreds of millions rather than the billions.
Strong sales of the Xbox in Europe during the Christmas season would be a very bad indication for Sony. The combined price of an Xbox and a PS3 is prohibitively expensive. Furthermore, the two consoles are far more similar to each other than they are to the Wii. As a result, while some European Wii sales might be recoverable by Sony at a later date, because individuals will choose to buy the Wii first and the PS3 later, very few Xbox 360 sales would be recoverable. Essentially, every Xbox sold in Europe this Christmas is a PS3 that will never be born.
Three Separate Markets
The U.S., Japan, and Europe are really three very different markets. It's quite possible you could have a console that is very successful in one market and yet unable to get any real momentum in another.
Before this delay, I felt strongly that Europe was the market where the PS3 could come closest to duplicating the performance of the ps2 in terms of market share. There's a long-term danger that Microsoft will gain market share in the U.S. and Nintendo will gain market share in both the U.S. and Japan.
Obviously, Europe isn't as w...more
