Next Generation Console Gaming

Seventh Generation Consoles, Games and Accessories

What's new and what's in store for our next generation (7th generation) gaming consoles. Best-selling games and upcoming games on your favorite consoles. Great finds on next generation consoles and accessories. Read on to find out.

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Consoles, Games and Accessories

Get to know more about your next generation video game consoles. See what are the hottest games on the shelves and the latest accessories for your consoles.

Microsoft's Xbox 360
Sony's PlayStation 3
Nintendo's Wii
Best Selling And Upcoming Games
Accessories
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Microsoft's Xbox 360

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Microsoft's Xbox 360 was released on November 22, 2005. An HD DVD drive is available as an accessory; however, with the termination of the HD-DVD format, this accessory has now had its production ceased by Microsoft. The Xbox 360 was the first console with the ability to use wireless controllers out of the box. The Xbox Live service is the hallmark of the system, and the console can connect to the service via the Internet through a built-in ethernet port or a wireless accessory. The Xbox 360 is available in four versions, an "Arcade" version for $279, a "Premium" Version for $349, an "Elite" edition for $449, and a Halo 3 limited edition, $399. The biggest difference between these versions was the addition of a 20 GB hard drive in the "Premium" edition, along with a standard wireless controller, a 120 GB hard drive and HDMI in the 'Elite' edition, and the use of HDMI with a 120 GB hard drive. The Xbox 360 is capable of out putting full 1080p with its HDMI port, and with a 2006 update, it is able to output 1080p over component cables as well.

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Sony's PlayStation 3

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Sony's PlayStation 3 was released, in Japan on November 11, 2006, in North America on November 17, 2006 and in Europe on March 23, 2007. All PlayStation 3s come with a hard drive and are ready to play Blu-ray Disc movies and games out of the box. The PlayStation 3 was the first video game console to support HDMI out of the box, utilizing full 1080p. Controllers connect to the console through Bluetooth (up to 7) and have tilt-sensing capabilities. Four versions of the PS3 currently exist; a 20 GB HDD version for US$399 (discontinued in North America and Japan, and was never released in PAL territories), a 60 GB HDD version for EU599.99/US$499 (formerly US$599) (Discontinued in North America, Japan and PAL terriotries), a 40 GB HDD version for EU399.99/US$399 and an 80 GB HDD version which retails for US$499 (only in some NTSC territories).

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Nintendo's Wii

Nintendo's Wii was released in North America on November 19, 2006, and in Japan on December 2, 2006, Australia on December 7, 2006, and in Europe on December 8, 2006. It is bundled with Wii Sports in all regions except for Japan. The Wii retails for approximately $250. Unlike the other systems of this generation, the Wii does not have an internal hard drive, but instead uses 512 MB of internal Flash memory and includes support for removable SD card storage. It also has a maximum graphics output of 480p, making it the only seventh generation console not utilizing High Definition. Along with its low price point, the Wii is renowned for its completely redesigned controller, Wii Remote, which resembles a TV remote. The system utilizes a "sensor bar" that detects where on the television screen the controller is pointing, and also detects motion and orientation. It is also the first Nintendo console to be backwards compatible with previous Nintendo consoles, where it can play all GameCube games and supports up to four GameCube controllers and two memory cards, along with Virtual Console which supports games from older systems, including those of former competitors.

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Top 5 Best-Selling Games on Microsoft's Xbox 360

Games that have sold one million copies or more.

1. Halo 3 (8.1 million)
2. Gears of War (4.5 million)
3. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (3.12 million)
4. Forza Motorsport 2 (2.23 million)
5. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2.08 million)

* Total Xbox Live Arcade games downloaded (including free demos) as of March 6, 2007: 25 million.

Best-Selling Games on Sony's PlayStation 3

Games that have sold one million copies or more.

1. MotorStorm (3 million)
2. Resistance: Fall of Man (2.5 million)
3. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (1.2 million)
4. Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (1 million)

* Total PlayStation 3 games sold as of January 1, 2008: 54.4 million.

Top 5 Best-Selling Games on Nintendo's Wii

Games that have sold one million copies or more.

1. Wii Sports (21.56 million)
2. Wii Play (11.51 million)
3. Super Mario Galaxy (6.1 million)
4. Mario Party 8 (4.86 million)
5. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (4.85 million)

* Total Wii games sold as of March 31, 2008: 148.44 million.
* Total Virtual Console games sold as of December 31, 2007: over 10 million.

Upcoming Games - May 2008

All Release Dates Are Subject to Change

1. Iron Man - May 02 (Xbox360, PS3, Wii)
2. Dream Pinball 3D - May 02 (Wii)
3. Fatal Inertia - May 06 (PS3)
4. Boom Blox - May 06 (Wii)
5. The Dog Island - May 06 (Wii)
6. Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy - May 06 (Wii)
7. Dragon Quest Swords: Masked Queen & the Tower of Mirrors - May 09 (Wii)
8. Family Ski - May 13 (Wii)
9. Sports Island - May 13 (Wii)
10. de Blob - May 16 (Wii)
11. Wii Fit - May 19 (Wii)
12. Supreme Commander - May 19 (Xbox360)
13. Haze - May 20 (PS3)
14. UEFA Euro 2008 - May 20 (Xbox360, PS3)
15. Rock Band - May 23 (Xbox360 UK)
16. Battle of the Bands - May 23 (Wii)
17. Secret Files: Tunguska - May 23 (Wii)
18. Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli - May 23 (PS3, Wii)
19. Two Worlds - May 27 (PS3)
20. SBK-08 Superbike World Championship - May 25 (Xbox360, PS3)
21. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition - May 27 (Xbox360)
22. Kung Fu Panda - May 27 (Xbox360, PS3, Wii)
23. Enemy Territory: Quake Wars - May 27 (Xbox360, PS3)
24. Emergency Heroes - May 27 (Wii)
25. Hail to the Chimp - May 27 (Xbox360, PS3)
26. PDC World Championship Darts - May 30 (Xbox360)
27. Monster Jam - May 30 (Xbox360, Wii)
28. Pimp my Ride - May 30 (Wii)
29. London Taxi: Rush hour - May 30 (Wii)
30. Kidz Sports International Football - May 30 (Wii)

Basketball Titles on Next Gen Consoles

EA Sports or 2KSports

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Which of the 2 basketball titles did/do you prefer playing on your console?

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NBA 2K8

NBA Live 08

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Next Generation Console Accessories

First and Third Party Accessories

Microsoft's Xbox 360 Accessories
1. Xbox 360 Messenger Kit
2. Universal Media Remote
3. Steering Wheel
4. Big Button Controller
5. Xbox 360 Guitar Hero Controller
6. Xbox 360 Ace Combat 6 Flight Stick
7. HD DVD Player
8. Head Set Communicator (wired/wireless)
9. Live Vision camera
10. Detachable hard drives
11. Memory Units
12. Wireless Network Adapter
13. Rechargeable Controller Battery Pack
14. Quick Charge Kit
15. Play & Charge Kit
16. VGA HD AV Cable
17. Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows
18. HDMI AV Cable
19. Intercoolers
20. Power Supply Brick AC Cord Adapter

Sony's PlayStation 3 Accessories
1. DualShock 3 Controller
2. PlayStation Eye
3. PlayTV (release due: spring 2008)
4. Headsets
5. BD Remote
6. Memory Card Adaptor
7. AV Cables
8. HD Cables
9. SD Cables

Nintendo's Wii Accessories
1. Wii Remote (Wiimote)
2. Nunchuck
3. Classic Controller
4. Gun Peripherals (Wii Zapper)
5. Steering Wheels (Wii Wheel)
6. Glove Kits (Wii Remote Jacket)
7. Sword and Shield Attachments
8. Sports Packages (Wii Sports)
9. Chargers
10. Fighting Stick Wii
11. Horizontal Stand
12. Guitar Hero Controllers
13. Arcade cabinet and controller adaptors