Console Manufacturers

By Jamie O’Sullivan
 Microsoft only makes one console which is Xbox. As of June 2010, there are over 41.7 million Xbox 360 consoles worldwide. In the
UK alone there is 3.2 million.

The Xbox has a wireless controller which has had Anthropometrics studies done to makes sure that the gaming experience is
enhanced. The controller fits to the shape of your hand and they can guarantee 90% of the world won’t have problems with their Xbox
controller. This makes the console very appealing as there are no wires involved and the comfort of holding the controller there will be no
button u have to stretch to reach or strain you hand to hold which for games is a big deal as they will play with the console everyday for a
long period if time.
Microsoft gave the Xbox the ability to have online play. This means that people all round the world can play together in the comfort
of their own home, friends can join up in to teams or even play against each other. The online play has revolutionised the gaming world and
the Xbox is leading the way. The online play now mean a game can become never ending this make the console so appealing the fact that u
may only ever have to buy one game.
The Xbox 360 can play lots of different media texts it supports videos in windows media video (WMV) format (including high-
definition videos). The Xbox 360 can also show pictures and perform slideshows of photo collections with different transition effects, it can
also supports audio, with the music player, which you control through the Xbox 360 controller. Users may play their own music while playing
games or using the dashboard, and can play music with an interactive visual synthesizer. The fact that you can buy this one console and be
able to do all of that is what attracts so many people to by an Xbox.
The Xbox is one of the only consoles you can customise both the otter casing and the gaming profile. The interchangeable faces
makes this easy to do not only can you change the casing you can also change the LED lights to different colures to match the otter casing.
Once you have turn the console on you can create your own avatar and design what they look like right down to the eye colure and chins
line you then go on to chose what they are wearing from the big range of Xbox designer clothing. You can pay to get extras for your avatar
and props for them to play with (e.g. Guitar). The fact that you can change so much of the console is what makes it so great there is no limit
to what you can do.
The Xbox 360 has wirer loss capability this means you are able to link up to the internet with out any wires this freedom is amazing
as you are able to play any wear in your house. Xbox wasn’t the first console to do this but now that the capability is there it is what
everyone is talking about. The built in wireless system has mad the Xbox so more appealing to everyone.
 TOP 5 XBOX GAMES

Halo 3 was the Call of duty modern Gears of war was the Gears of war 2 was the Grand theft auto 4 was
number one top warfare 2 was the number three top selling number four top the number 5 tops
selling game for the number two top selling Xbox game. This is due selling Xbox game. I selling Xbox game.
Xbox. This is game for the Xbox. to the fact that when believe this is from Grand theft auto is a
because of previous This is because of the Xbox 360 first came the first gears of war’s game wear you are
games in the series previous game titles in out it was one of the amazing reputation able to do what u
which built up a the series which built first games to be which made everyone want, it simulates rill
massive fan base as up a massive fan base released exclusively on buy it. As well as the life situations and
well as the as well as the highly the Xbox making it so improved multiplayer allows you to cope
multiplayer content popular multiplayer much more desirable. aspect of the game with them in different
content. When playing the game ways. The game was
The game represents a you go in to your own so successful because
real life war which is little world were you the campaign was
still in action now this believe the monsters never-ending. As well
allows the target you are killing are real as the fact that you
audience to relate and and you can really could do what ever u
experience war life believe you are the liked with in the game
situations with out the character you are with out any
danger playing. consequences
SONY make a variety of different consoles (psp, ps1, ps2, psp go) like the PlayStation 3. The PS3 has sold 41.6 million as of September
30, 2010 this is because of it amassing features:

The PlayStation has wireless controllers to improve your gaming experience and performance as you are able to play from any
wear up to 30 foot within your room making it easy and comfortable for you. The wireless controller’s battery last for 300 gaming hours
this allows you a massive amount of gaming time with out having to worry about the batteries. Once your controller has run out of
batteries you can use your charging wire to charge your controller there fore you will never need to buy batteries. Charging the
controller to its full battery will take 2 hours.
The PlayStation 3 has wireless capability this means you are able to link up to the internet with out any wires this freedom is
amazing, you are able to play any wear in your house with out any problems or any wires getting in the way. The PlayStation was the
first console to do this and that was what made it stand out from the other consoles .
SONY has given the ps3 the ability to play online. This is one of the biggest things in gamming at the moment everything is
about the online play. Online play is were you can play the game with people all round the world , you are able to play with and against
your friends and get ranked on a world leader board. The PlayStation 3 stands out from all other consoles as its online play is free . This
is one of the reasons so many people bought the console .
The PlayStation can play lots of different forms of media (Blu-ray disc, DVD, compact disc, PlayStation game disc, PlayStation
1&2 games disc, super audio CD, digital distribution) this is a big selling point for the PlayStation as it is the only console witch can play
Blu-ray DVD. This one of the key factors which has made the PlayStation so successful.
SONY has incorporated the internet in to there console allowing you to surf the internet and even apply word processor it has
added all the features your computer will have but in to your games console . This has compacted all of that in to a PlayStation slim
which is an amazing use of space and technology. This is very appealing to some one looking to buy a console and a computer as it has
put both in to one. It is a great way of saving money and getting great tec.

Grand tourism 5 was the
number one top selling
game for the ps3. this is
because of the fact the
game was so realistic.
When playing you
actually believed you
were in the car driving it
is also a game that a lot
of people would be
interested in as driving is
something that older
people do and younger
people want to do.
TOP 5 PS3 GAMES
Call of duty modern
warfare 2 was the
number two top selling
game for the ps3. This is
because of previous
game titles in the series
which built up a massive
fan base as well as the
highly popular
multiplayer content.
The game represents a
real life war which is still
in action now this allows
the target audience to
relate and experience
war life situations with
out the danger
Uncharted 2 was the Motor storm was the Metal gear solid 4: guns of
number three top selling number four top selling the patriots was the
game for the ps3. this game for the ps3. this is number five top selling
could be because of its because it offered a game for the ps3. This is a
realistic graphics and different angle to racing ps3 exclusive game. It is
brilliant story mode. with it fast moving game an action and adventure
Uncharted one has a play and exciting and game with a brilliant
very good reputation realistic cars and online play. There was
there for making motorcycles. The game previous game before this
uncharted 2 so much targets race enthusiasts one witch made this one
more desirable. The and people with a sound good. Metal gear 4
story mode engages the general interest in cars has a very good online
player making the whole and bikes . play with lots of online
game so realistic and players playing the game.
believable.
SONY make a variety of different consoles (ps1, ps2,ps3, psp go) like the PlayStation portable (PSP) . The PSP has sold 62 million as of
September 16, 2010 this is because of it amassing features:

The best feature the psp has is the fact that it is portable this allows you to travel were ever you want with out the problems of
wires. The freedom to go were you want with out any problems is what is so attractive about the psp there is no limit to were you can go
while enjoying your gaming experience.
when using the psp you are able to surf the internet the same as if you were on a computer it uses mobile technology to do this. To
connect to the internet you have to use the Wi-Fi with in the area using the Bluetooth installed in the psp. This had made the psp so much
better than any other portable devise when it was released.
The PSP has system links which allows you to play with other people around you who have PSP it is done by using the Bluetooth in
the devise to link with the other PSP. This was a step up in technology as you could only ever play someone else by connecting the two
devises with a wire. Being able to play other people without wires make the appeal of a psp so much stronger than if it wasn’t able to do
that.
The PSP has a long battery life witch allows you to play for longer then you would be able to on any other hand held devise this is
because they use different ways of storing the energy. It is now smaller and lasts longer than it would have been able to before. The PSP
can last for up to seven hours at its full quality and at the top settings
Remote Play allows the PSP to access many features of a PlayStation 3 console from a remote location using the PS3's WLAN
capabilities, a home network, or the internet. Features that can be used with Remote Play include viewing photos and slideshows, listening
to music, watching videos stored on the PS3's HDD or on connected USB devices
 TOP 5 PSP GAMES

Grand theft auto liberty Monster hunter Crisis Core: Final Fantasy Daxter was the number Monster hunter
city stories was the freedom was the VII was the number four best selling PSP freedom 2 was the
number one top selling number two top selling three top selling PSP game. This is because it number five tops
PSP game. Grand theft PSP game. Is an game. This was because Is a remake of crash selling PSP game. This
auto is a game wear exciting game witch of the amount of bandicoot which make is because of how
you are able to do what really engages the advertisement the game gamers intrigued to successful the first one
u want, it simulates rill game player it is also a got as well as the now if it is as good as was everyone wanted
life situations and easy and simple game previous games being the original crash to play the sequel as
allows you to cope with witch makes playing it very good the best bandicoot. There was they enjoyed the first
them in different ways. on a PSP more thing about the game a lot of talk about the one so much.
The game was so appealing as you no was it takes you in to game witch made
successful because the there wont be any hard your own little world people buy the game
campaign was never- controls as the controls were nothing else to find out what all the
ending. As well as the on psp games are matters fuss was about.
fact that you could do simple
what ever u liked with
in the game with out
any consequences
Nintendo make lots of different consoles like the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo 64. the Nintendo Wii sold 75.90 million as of
September 30, 2010 is because of the Nintendo Wiis features that make it differ from everyone else.

Nintendo has made the Wii the I wireless controller which has changed gaming the controller uses sensors witch detect the
movement in the controller this take you in to the game. The controller was very easy to use as it is all to do with your movement
making it the perfect consoler for all uses as there is nothing confusing about the controller. The controller has a safety strap on it as
when it was the console was first realised there was a lot of accidents with the controller so Nintendo added the strap for safety
reasons
The Nintendo Wii is a small and stylish looking console. It would not look out of place in anyone's front room, they come in
two colures white and black. You can buy the limited addition console witch is red this is to mark Mario's 25 anniversary. The small
compact console offers fun and active gaming.
Nintendo gave the Wii the ability to have online play. This means that people all round the world can play together in the
comfort of their own home, friends can join up in to teams or even play against each other. The online play has revolutionised the
gaming world. The online play now means a game can become never ending this make the console so appealing the fact that u may
only ever have to buy one game.
The Nintendo Wii is a family console. Nintendo can call it a family console as they have installed parent controls in to the
console, which can be used to prohibit younger users from playing games with content that would be considered unsuitable for their
age level. It can also be used to monitor the amount of time spent on the console. The parental controls can also restrict Internet
access, which blocks the Internet Channel and system update features.
The Wii console is backward compatible with all official Nintendo GameCube software, as well as Nintendo GameCube
Memory Cards and controllers. This mean you are able to play all of the old game cube games on your new Nintendo Wii. The
console therefore retains connectivity with the game boy advanced and e-reader through the game boy advance cable. This is very
attractive to some one who owned one of these previous consoles as they will still be able to use them.
 TOP 5 Wii GAMES

Wii sport was the Mario kart was the Wii fit was the number Wii sport resort was the New super Mario bros
number one top selling number two top selling three top selling game number four top selling was the number five top
game for the Wii. The game for the Wii. This is for the Wii. This is a new game for the Wii. This is selling game for the Wii.
game is a collection of a classic game witch a game which uses a one of the games that This game is a same as
five sports simulations, lot of the older board to enhance the come the majority of the original super Mario
designed to generation played when experience. The game the time with the bros but has had an
demonstrate the they were growing up aims to help you get fit console making update so that the
motion-sensing there for making the witch is what appeals to everyone who has the graphics are better and
capabilities of the Wii game very desirable it is most people. The game console have the game. the program runs more
Remote to new players. also a fun game that kids monitors your progress Wii sport resort is a fluently than they used
The five sports included in this generation enjoy. and gives you more advanced version to it also has bones
are tennis, baseball, It is like any normal encouragement to reach of Wii sports. It has the levels which is what
bowling, golf, and racing game except you you target. same style of games but makes it so attractive to
boxing. This is the most can relate to the they take a few more everyone.
owned Wii game as you characters driving the advanced skills.
get it wen you buy the cart as they are the
Wii. classic Mario characters
Nintendo make lots of different hand held consoles like the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo game boy advanced, the Nintendo ds sold 135.58
million as of September 30, 2010 is because of the Nintendo DS features that make it differ from everyone else.

Nintendo mad the DS with Picto Chat this allows users to communicate with other Nintendo DS users within local wireless range. Users
can enter text by using a screen keyboard, handwrite messages or draw pictures this is done by using a stylus on a touchscreen. There are chat
rooms DS users can go on with the safety of knowing who they are talking to as u only talk to the people you add to your chat fore room. When
having a conversation with some one you are able to add people to the conversation. This mean big groups of friend can all talk as if they were
together but all be in completely different places all round the world.
The Nintendo DS is backwards compatible with game boy advance cartridges. The smaller Nintendo DS game cards fit into Slot 1 on the
top of the console, while Game Boy Advance games fit into Slot 2 on the bottom of the system. This is really good for those who may have owned
a game boy advance as you will still be able to play your favourite games. It is also beneficial for those who didn’t own the Gameboy advance as
they can still buy the Gameboy advance game witch will be a lot cheaper than the DS games. They can also go and buy those original games that
came out on the Gameboy advance.
The Nintendo have this program called Download Play where it is possible for DS games to play multiplayer games with other Nintendo
DS consoles using only one game card. Players must have their console within wireless range which is approximately 65 feet of each other and
then the guest console download the necessary data from the host console. This is great way of searing games and having fun with your friends
and family.
The Nintendo DS has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. On a full four-hour charge, Nintendo claims the battery lasts a maximum of 10
hours under ideal conditions. That give a massive amount of gaming time and is ideal for any long gurney that might be made. Having a
rechargeable battery is a great idea as otherwise you would be having to pay out on batteries every week which would amount to a lot of money.
The Nintendo DS is region free meaning you will be able to run a Nintendo DS game purchased anywhere in the world on your ds other
than the chines games as they yours a different game card. This feature is amazing as with all the different currency's buy games from other
country's would make games a lot cheaper. For people who travel round the world would be able to buy the latest games and no they will work
unlike other consoles.
 TOP 5 DS GAMES

Super Mario Bros was Nintendogs was the Brian age: training in Mario Kart was the Pokémon diamond was
the number one top number two top selling minuets a day was the number four top selling the number five top
selling game for the DS. game for the DS. This number three top selling game for the DS. Mario selling game for the DS.
This is because of its game appeals to game for the DS. This is kart is great as it has all Pokémon diamond is a
amazing history and younger children who because it appeals to all the characters and tracks follow up from its
brilliant characters. The like looking after think ages as you can play this from all the old Mario previous games that is
game it self is very good or have a interest with game and be interested cart (e.g. Super Mario why it was so successful
to play when you are on animals the game is no matter what your age. Kart, Mario Kart 64, as the games before
the move or traveling. It also aimed at people The game makes you Mario Kart: Super Circuit, were so enjoyable.
is a very addictive game who may want a pet compete against your Mario Kart: Double Dash)
witch make people not dog or those who self trying to beat your Mario kart has put all of
able to stop playing it aren't able to have a score every time these games together to
pet dog because of make one amazing game
maybe there domestic with new tracks on top of
circumstances. the old ones this is what
make this game so
popular.

The top five PS3 game vary they
don’t all fit in to one genre two of
them are to do with racing and
the other three are to do with
valance and kill. The age rating on
these games aren't that high
although one or two are high.
The top five PSP games are
all strategy and adventure
game witch have all different
age ratings.
TOP GAMES
similar in ways three of them are
The top five Xbox games all have
something in common, this is that
they are all to do with violence
and war. To play any of these
games you have to be 16 +. This
shows the age of the majority of
people who own Xbox’s and that
it is an older age group with witch
are playing them.
The top five Wii games are
played with your Wii console
characters witch may be why
they are popular the other tow
are Mario games. Four of these
games are amid at younger
children as they don’t contain
any valance.
The top five DS games are all
simple games that are designed
for hand held consoles and for
the younger age group.