If you own a video game console, you would understand the importance of keeping backups of your favorite games. People would back up video games to save their original discs from being damaged. It is also a good idea to keep backups just in case you lose your original discs. However, not everyone knows how to make copies of video game discs.

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It is relatively easy to back up video games. Given the right information and appropriate tools, it would only take a few minutes for you to make backups of your original game discs. First, you will need to have a game copying software so you will be able to copy all the necessary files from your originals. You will simply need to run this software on your PC. There are also game copying software which you can run directly on your console.

If you are running a game copying software from your PC, you will need to have blank discs to which you can burn or copy the games to. If you own a console that runs CDs, you will need blank CDs. If you have one that runs DVDs, you will need blank DVDs.

The other option is to look for game copying software that you can run directly on your console. You will need to save this software on a disc or on a memory card or stick. You will simply need to run the software and save the games on your memory card or stick. Other kinds of game copying software for consoles can also make disc to disc copies.

To save you from the trouble caused by damaged or lost discs, it would really be a lot of help to learn how to back up video games. You can never tell when your original game discs will get lost or damaged, so try to keep copies or backups handy.

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They just seem way worse than console fanboys to me. A bunch of 20-30 year old men whining about how the consoles aren’t worthy of ANY game. They seem to think only the PC should be used for gaming, case closed. Console fanboys are annoying too but at lease they’re too stupid for my to care due to them being 10-15 year olds. But these PC guys actually go out of there way to copy and paste tons of statements they found on google that attempt to verify the "fact" that consoles are trash. I just want to look at a few comments on console game review forums to see other console gamers’ opinions without seeing loads of people claiming PC is better.
Not everyone can afford a $2000 gaming computer.
Like john c.

Consoles saved gaming(that begun with the NES)

It’s a historical fact.

But, as for PC fanboys, they seem to whine because PC isn’t as great as before. I saw a thread about the greatest games of 2009(yet) on IGN, and a PC fanboy said: Why put that on the PC section they aren’t any PC games, lol

When buying cheap Xbox360 console online do remember to buy the right type of controller needed to play the Xbox360 games on your console. Therefore having the right Xbox360 accessory can make playing games far more enjoyable.

Whatever you decide to do make sure you do a lot of research, get the relevant facts and make an informative decision based on what you uncover. This is the key to finding cheap Xbox360 consoles, games and accessories. The more information you acquire, the more you will know about the Xbox360 product.

If you’ve ever done shopping for any game console then you know how much of options are available to you. And finding a cheap Xbox360 console in particular is even harder because it is one of the hottest products out there. So you will need to put your smart cap on and be very tactful when you eventually consider purchasing a cheap Xbox360.  This will guarantee that you have a better chance of getting your hands on a cheap Xbox360 console, games and accessories that fit your needs perfectly.

Below I outline 5 online tips for success when looking to buy a cheap Xbox360 consoles, games or accessories at the lowest price possible while still buying a working product.

1. Always consider your buying source. Whether you are buying local to you or from a retail outlet you need to weigh the pros and cons.  The benefit of buying from a local dealer is that if you are not happy with the product you can always take it back. If you buy it from a retail outlet then sending it back might take time and you might not really want the hassle to not be with your cheap Xbox360 for long periods of time.

2. Another unique source is buying online but as always you will need to consider the source. When buying a cheap Xbox360 console or games, do make sure you read the fine print (if it is available) to check for occurrences of improper functionality or wear and tear etc.

3. There are a lot of great deals on Cheap Xbox360 online. Buying a cheap Xbox360 bundle with games is a great way to kill two birds with one stone. This is because you can get the total package at a relatively low price. Do be cautious thought because sometimes bundles are just a way of really enticing buyers. I will suggest always doing price comparisons with the other bundled to see how much of a deal you are really getting.

4. Buying a second hand Xbox360 online can also work to your advantage because you can save money for a working Xbox360. Most often people just didn’t like their Xbox360 gaming system, or they got another console such as the Wii for Christmas which they prefer. Whatever the case always ask why the seller is selling and if possible ask about return policy. You are more likely to end up with a great product at a low price if you proceed with caution.

5. Finally as with any transaction try to ask for goodies when buying a cheap Xbox360 console. If you don’t ask, you don’t get. Finding a good deal on a cheap Xbox360 is very easy to do when you are in the know. You could ask the buyer to add some accessories or games for free for a good price. As always stay sharp, focused and ask the right questions, and most importantly when you see a good deal, act quickly.

Ade Lam
http://www.articlesbase.com/video-games-articles/5-online-tips-for-finding-cheap-xbox360-consoles-and-games-for-sale-672016.html

I know there’s a plug & play mat but the reviews don’t sound very good and I saw something called stepmania but I can’t find much on it. What about buying an older video game console (ps2?) with a version of the game? How much would that cost?

The plug and plays are not at all very good so skip those. There are a wide variety of dance games available for the north American video games systems. If you have a Playstation 2, your best bet is in the Dance Dance Revolution games. The latest one in stores right now is Dance Dance Revolution X and features over 70 all new songs to play. In all there are a total of 10 Dance Dance Revolution games that will play on Playstation 2 (3 of them for PS1). My personal favorite is DDR Extreme 2 as it features a wide variety of the top favorites from the arcade versions. Most new DDR games come bundled with the official dance pad. DDR is also available for Nintendo Gamecube, Nintendo Wii, X-Box, and X-Box 360 but not the Playstation 3. Any new ddr game with pad will set you back $50 to $60 and the games alone are about $20 to $40 a piece. Systems of course vary in price.

Stepmania is my primary way to play as it is a free to download open coded game software that plays like Dance Dance Revolution (4-panel) games and Pump It Up (5-panel) games. The trick to Stepmania is that you must find songs to install into the game. I myself have over 2000 songs on my computer which I play from. A good source for really fun custom made songs is http://www.ddrencore.com. You can download the Stepmania program itself at http://www.stepmania.com.

With Sony’s PlayStation 3 finally launched across the globe, the next-gen videogames wars can start in earnest. Microsoft already has a reasonable installed base for Xbox 360, but not enough to guarantee dominance, while Sony’s consumers’ brand loyalty is being tested to the limits by the PS3′s high price point.

Nintendo, meanwhile, has carved out a nice niche for itself by making next-gen not about hi-def, with its ridiculously named, but extremely popular Wii.

Within the industry though, most pundits are expecting a much more level playing field this time around, with Microsoft and Sony battling it out, but neither gaining significant domination over the other. This is, frankly put, a disaster for Sony whose PlayStation 2 console defined a generation, and not just of consoles.

What is the reason for this shift? One word: exclusivity. In the good old days, games publishers were convinced to launch their game on a single console, and then perhaps later allow it to grace the competitors’ machines, and so Lara boosted the original PlayStation and GTA helped the PS2 explode. With the next-gen, exclusivity is all but gone. GTA will launch on both the Xbox 360 and PS3 and Lara is two-timing the PlayStation all over the place. There are even rumours that Snake will turn tail and that Metal Gear Solid 4 will not be a PlayStation 3 exclusive. In fact, the only games that remain exclusive to a format tend to be those developed by the console manufacturers themselves, first party games as they are known.

So, what do Microsoft and Sony have up their sleeve? Sony has a game called Heavenly Sword, which has games journalists very excited, but apart from this its near-future release schedule is quite embarrassing.

Microsoft on the other hand has a machine mature enough to be expecting its second-wave of titles, games which should really be starting to take advantage of the next-gen hardware (to date, only Gears of War has really shown its next-gen credentials to gamers). And its line up is looking OK, and not just first party: Bioshock, from 2K, Mass Effect, a highly anticipated game from Bioware, who can do no wrong, Halo 3 to arrive one month after GTA IV on both platforms – you don’t have a bucket big enough to describe how many bucketloads this game will sell, Fable 2, from the well-liked Lionhead Studio and then later more Project Gotham Racing and Halo action.

Essentially, this year Xbox 360 has some good triple A games, with 2 tent pole releases in GTA IV and Halo 3. Sony has GTA IV and Heavenly Sword and then many more third party, multi-platform games.

So, expect Microsoft to shift some units with their line up, but Sony will also be hoping for a GTA effect on its console. This pinkish, if not rosy, outlook for Microsoft could change next year though. Sony has more development staff than anyone else, and while it might be taking its time, you have to expect its first party games to start coming through.

All of this, of course, is only considering the games consoles as just that, and it remains to be seen what effect, if any, the Blu-Ray (PS3) vs HD-DVD (Xbox 360) hi-definition formats for videos have on sales.

David M E Taylor
http://www.articlesbase.com/computers-articles/who-will-win-the-hidef-games-war-139245.html

By that I mean, to put on your PC.

I want to review games, both handheld and console. I’m buying a Game Boy Player, for my GB, GBC and GBA games.

I need to record stuff off of my tv.

I know of this thing you have to buy, but it seems troublesome.

The only way I can think of to do this, would be to use a dvd recorder that gets it from your tv. Then, you would rip the data off of the dvd and onto your computer.

In the end, your going to have better luck buying a capture card for about $100.

Good luck.

Xbox 360 was the number one smash hit for Christmas gifts last year. The reasons are obvious: great visual effects, better console, incredible action, and excellent games. This year again teens will be playing Xbox 360 games with their friends, comparing games at school, and buying or renting the new Xbox games. Here are some of our top picks for Christmas 2006.

1. Tom Chancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter – Shooter

The face of war has changed with Tom Chancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. Enemy lines are blurred and there is no clear opponent. New enemies and threats require a new type of warfare and a new kind of soldier. Enter: the Ghosts. In 2013, the U.S. Army will implement its Integrated Warfighter System, which combines advanced weapon systems, satellite communication devices, and enhanced survivability features into a fully integrated warfare combat system. Equipped with cutting edge weapons and communications systems, you will find yourself, one of the Ghosts, immersed in a detailed universe of this futuristic warfare. One gamer exclaimed, “This game is a pure showcase of next gen gaming. the graphics are downright gorgeous and this actually helps to immerse you into the story. and the story is riveting enough to actually make you care about Mexico city… do your self a favor and buy this game.”

2. Gears of War – Shooter

Now this is what next-gen gaming is all about! Gears of War is one of those titles that comes around every couple of years and raises the bar so high that it almost spoils every game released in the next six months. This third-person shooter thrusts gamer’s into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the earth. Gears of War rewards teamwork in a big way. All game modes, levels and scenarios are designed specifically to encourage cooperative play.

3. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – RPG

Like earlier games in the Elder Scrolls series, Oblivion is designed to present a living fantasy world that gamer’s experience on their own terms. The game is populated with over 1,000 NPCs, each leading a fully realized life, following regular schedules according to their individual wants, needs, and positions. Players are encouraged to interact in the world as they choose, as noble heroes, greedy villains, or anything in between. The game’s main story and its sidemissions provide plenty of fast-moving adventure. Advised one fan: “This Game Is Like Crack. Massive environment; Beautiful graphics; Great ambient music and sound; Totally engrossing gameplay. This game is unbelievable. If you like RPG’s in the SLIGHTEST, buy it.”

4. Fight Night Round 3 – Sports

Easily beating the competition, Fight Night Round 3 brings the most intense boxing videogame experience ever to the virtual boxing ring. Film-quality graphics establish Fight Night Round 3 as one of the best looking and playing Xbox 360 sports games ever produced. The graphics feature devastating punch impacts unparalleled in any game or film. Outside of the ring, gamer’s can establish intense rivalries through pre-fight events and trash talk, putting more purpose and passion behind their every hit. The visuals in Fight Night Round 3 are so excellent that they actually enhance the gameplay. The gameplay has been revamped from what was already an excellent experience in Round 2.

5. Tom Chancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent – Action

The bestselling Tom Chancy’s “Splinter Cell” game takes on an entirely new direction. You play as a double agent for the first time ever in Splinter Cell Double Agent. You’ll take on the dual roles of covert operative and ruthless terrorist, where your choices of whom to betray and whom to protect actually affect the outcome of the game. Experience the relentless tension and gut-wrenching dilemmas of life as a double agent. Lie. Kill. Sabotage. Betray. But above all, save and protect the innocent. As a covert operative, you’ll infiltrate a vicious terrorist group and seek to destroy it from within. Carefully weigh the consequences of your actions–kill too many terrorists and blow your cover. Hesitate and millions will die. Do whatever it takes to complete your mission, but get out alive.

6. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy – Action

The war between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance has left the galaxy far, far away in a huge mess! But luckily with LEGOs, rebuilding is easy! Play through the original Star Wars trilogy — Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi — as all three movies are re-created using LEGO bricks. You can play as one of 50 different characters, ride in various vehicles and even ride on several creatures. Our recommendation: If you liked the first Star Wars game, this one should definitely be on your list. If you’ve never played the first game, then this one must be on your list! So really, there isn’t any reason not to own and play this rewarding game.

7. Madden NFL 07 – Sports

With Madden NFL 07, innovative rushing controls allow you to control the running game like never before, with all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. For the first time, in a football video game, you can step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, and then take control of the tailback to smash through, jump over, or tear away from any would-be tackler as you head for the end zone. One fan raved, “Overall it was exactly what i was looking for, … the new features are all fun, and the individual camera view for every position in superstar mode gave u a feeling of really playing as the character. This will be a great game to play alone or with a group of friends.”

8. Dead Rising – Action

Dead Rising follows the harrowing saga of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance photojournalist. In pursuit of a clue, he makes his way to a small suburban town only to find that it has been overrun by zombies. He escapes to the local shopping mall, thinking it will be a bastion of safety, but it turns out to be anything but. In the intense struggle to survive the endless stream of zombies, players have full reign of a realistic shopping center, utilizing anything they find to fight off the flesh-hungry mob. The variety of stores in the mall offers players an endless supply of resources including vehicles, makeshift weapons and more. Players encounter other survivors along the way, and by helping them, acquire valuable clues as to what has happened and how to survive. I couldn’t say it better than this fan: “Thousands … of zombies to kill in a myriad of ridiculous ways; tons of things to see and try throughout the mall; great sense of style; a plot that manages to be intriguing without intruding too much on the action; and fantastic sound effects.”

9. Saints Row – Action

Welcome to Stillwater, an open-world city with attitude, a city controlled by rival gangs, a city you are about to take over in Saints Row. As a low-level thug in the Third Street Saints, you’ll do whatever it takes to get the money and build the respect and power you need to muscle your way to the top. Numerous vehicles are available to “borrow,” pedestrians can be slugged or robbed at gunpoint, and there are an assortment of missions to advance the game’s primarily storyline. Some features include: fun, responsive driving controls; excellent shooting action; impressive presentation, featuring amazing explosions and great audio; and a well-written, well-acted story to implement. 10. Hitman: Blood Money – Action On the run from rival assassins, Agent 47 hops a plane to take care of business in Hitman: Blood Money. Players will guide Agent 47 through a number of locales, including New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas as he performs hits. It’s up to the player to determine the manner in which a hit is executed, but the “rookie training” mode can show amateur assassins how to help targets have “accidents,” by pushing the victim over a ledge, for example. The amount of money earned from completed jobs varies depending on the cleanliness and professionalism of the hit. Agent 47′s paychecks can be spent in a number of ways including bribing reporters, buying customized upgrades for weapons, or paying bystanders for information. Open-ended stealth action gameplay lets you sneak around, or run and gun; beautifully crafted mission set pieces seem appropriately big and complex; large variety of realistic weapons; and great combination of action and strategy.

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I want to start reviewing video games,and (mostly fake/"bootleg") video game consoles.

What are the must have things to review in a game?

The gameplay,controls,audio,and what else?
Oh,and to reviewing a console.

For Games:
-First off, when you put the game in, yo have to be compleatly unbiased about it. I mean, you shouldn’t talk too much about how you have always hated the series or the company that made it (unless you want to make reviews like the Irrate Gamer on Youtube).
-Take notes on the soundtrack, controls, storyline, voice acting, etc…
-Make a list of Pros (the Good) and Cons (the Bad)
-If the game plain out sucks, you can either flat-out say it or hint to it by mentioning its cons
-Examin the environments and see if the game play is linear or open-world
-Go EVERYWHERE in the game. If you find a glitch in the first hour of testing, it is going to be easy to find more
-Do research on the Company that made the game and mention if this was a good, bad, or expected quality release from them.

Hope I helped!

Video games give little boys the opportunity to play major league sports in the comfort of their own home, and fantasize about what it would be like if they donned a colorful jersey of their favorite football or basketball team and took on their opponent in a National playoff game.

These action sports are displayed in realistic regulation sized court settings that come complete with the cheering fan sounds that come from a sell-out crowd, or a player might be subjected to boos and hisses from fans, that are emitted following a bad play on the playing field that resulted in an interception when the ball is on the 10 yard line.

All of these athletically oriented video games allow children to mentally interact in a fast paced game environment. These young children will become very knowledgeable about the physical movements that are required to play basketball and football, before they are ever tasked to perform these actions in real life.

These athletic video games have a unique personalization attached to them, and children identify with many major NBA team players that they see on the basketball courts on weekday nights and weekends throughout the year. These video games help to reinforce confidence levels in children and remind them that they can do anything they want in life if they are willing to put in enough effort to refine their talents.

Fathers and sons can form a bonded relationship through video games. The helpful hints and life learning experiences can be shared between family members, and each one realizes how very talented the other person is in different aspects of game play. Perhaps the parent excels at finding lost treasure, and the child can complete snowboarding flips better than their father. In many cases, the child becomes a teacher for a time, and they always enjoy that opportunity immensely.

A lot of fun can be achieved when families share game controllers and drive race cars haphazardly through city streets. The amusement of cars repeatedly crashing into buildings with no sign of car damage and children running over any pedestrian they choose at any point in the game can get very comical at times. Video games allow children to develop a sense of humor and develop a keen perception that will stay with them for a lifetime.

Children learn very quickly about how to set up a video game consoles and attach the various game controllers. They become unlicensed computer technicians when they can instruct other people how to use the systems without batting an eye. They learn how memory cards work and how much memory a certain game will take up on their card. Memory cards are very useful to children because they tire quickly of playing a game that needs to be restarted time after time with no winner or end in sight.

Video games are very durable and can take a large amount of abuse before they are broken. The thick plastic that surrounds these electronic game cards is impact resistant and can take many years of wear and tear before they will malfunction. Many people find smaller games more suitable for road trips and vacations, and realize the importance of purchasing a multimedia console that the whole family can enjoy viewing in the living room of their home too.

Dana Bradley
http://www.articlesbase.com/internet-articles/what-you-need-to-know-video-games-128117.html

I have the super nintendo console, With super mario bros. I want the Duck Hunt/Mario Bros. game but I can only find it for the original nintendo console.

So my question is can you play original nintendo games in a super nintendo console?

Thanks!
I want to get this for my husband for x-mas.

no but you can play them all online at your own risk!

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