PlayStation 1 was released in the market in the year 1996. And even if there have been other PlayStation versions released in the market today, there are plenty of games that made their mark and became famous in PlayStation 1 and are still played by gamers today. Thus, these games will continue to be all-time favorites or classics to most players everywhere. Here are some of my son’s favorite PlayStation1 games that never grew old to him.

1. Metal Gear Solid

This adventure game of epic proportions has already been in this industry for more than two years now, and still continues to send chills down players’ spines! Metal Gear Solid is all about stealth. Why bother fighting with enemies or guards, when you can easily just sneak around behind their backs, crawl along walls, stay out of sight from surveillance cameras and hide behind boxes? In this game, players have learned one simple lesson: living by the gun means dying by the gun.

2. Final Fantasy VII

Final Fantasy VII is considered one of the finest role-playing games, and at the same time, one of the best Japanese RPGs in years. It has achieved a striking balance of old and new, and juggled fan service with pure role-playing satisfaction. These characteristics have been shaped into such an appealing and emotionally affecting prequel that players have learned to empathize with the characters, both old and new, no matter how evil, complex or troubled they may be.

3. Legend of the Dragoon

Another RPG that relies heavily on defending that was released by Sony after Final Fantasy VII hit the streets, Legend of the Dragoon tried to avoid using magic altogether. Instead, it relied on the character having to gain strength to be able to perform stronger attacks and eventually have the ability to transform into Dragoons. It is only as a Dragoon where you can use magic.

4. Tony Hawk Pro Skater

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater takes a more arcade-like approach to the world of skating with the objective of collecting videotapes (just like how Mario collects stars). It features real-life pro skaters who have slightly different tricks, with each skater having their own special trick as well. It’s really one of those games that will keep you coming back long after you’ve mastered it already.

5. Tekken

Known as the classic PlayStation fighter, Tekken is a next generation brawler classic. Even if there has had plenty of versions of this game already, Tekken is still considered an excellent game in its own right, and everyone would agree that even if the backgrounds are flat and lifeless, the action and control are smooth and the characters look pretty good in a basic sort of way. All in all, it is an excellent game, and it still deserves to be regarded as such.

Well, as my son always say, “Old games never die. Nor they fade away.” Good job for all those out there who still own the working original Sony PlayStation. Do you still have a “working” one?

Sony launch of the PlayStation 3 hit the U.S. markets late last year on November 11, 2006, and thousands of fans swarmed to rush down to their local electronic stores and outlets earliest just to get their first pick of the store’s set. As these systems flew off the shelves, the price and value of the Sony PlayStation 3 on the open market flew through the roof, as it became one of the most coveted items of year 2006-2007.

The PlayStation 3 is now only available online through auction sites, classifieds, or an independent seller. Finding a cheap PlayStation 3 requires much more hard work than initially signing up as a pre-ordering registrant. Pre-ordering was the best option to get the first set of PlayStation 3 as they became available in November. This reserved a console, usually only one per household, with a deposit and sometimes upfront payment. On the release date, the console was reserved and guaranteed for pick up.

Still, many people were unable to get on the pre-registration list, or could not afford to pre-pay or pre-order the console. As a result, they had to turn to other ways of getting their own set. During the release phase in early November last year, thousands of fans spent the night in front of computer and electronics stores such as Best Buy and Circuit City, to get their best picks as soon as the store opened its doors in the morning. Many of them kept their purchases, while others started listing the PlayStation 3 on EBay and Amazon.com, even before they got their set.

Today, it’s possible to find the PlayStation 3 for cheaper prices than originally listed through bidding wars and negotiations with independent sellers. Craigs list is a good resource to find local sellers, people who may have purchased the console with intention to sell, or are just not interested in it anymore. Buying a used PlayStation 3 still has plenty of value, since the system was manufactured only just last year.

Getting a cheap price on auction sites such as Amazon.com and EBay is competitive, challenging, but can also be a lot of fun. If you are new to auction sites, it will be a good idea to learn about how they work and take a tutorial on how to get the cheapest prices on products that interest you. Sometimes its hard to find a legitimate seller, but there are many valuable sellers and re-sale stores available online that can offer a competitive price.

Therefore, it is import to make sure you are working within your budget. It is especially important when it comes to finding a cheap price for the PlayStation 3, as auction sites can compel you to overbid just to win. Still, working with an independent seller, either through the Classfiieds, Craigslist, or other local bulletin boards may offer some other cheap PlayStation 3 options!

From the beginning, Sony PlayStation games have dominated the market with PS1, moving onto PS2, and today’s extreme graphics on PlayStation 3. A variety of games for everyone, for every level player, and of course from the simplistic card games, to multiplayer fantasy game universes. Sony PlayStation continually amazes consumers with their improvements and variety.

It’s interesting to note that there are many people who have considered purchasing a PlayStation, but have not. It’s important to realize that whether you’re looking for an older model PS2 or the brand-new PS3, the variety of games available can include simplistic games such as cards, to golfing, football, fishing, soccer, as well as fantasy role-playing, cops and robbers, and age-appropriate games for kids. Adventure games can include God of war, Wild West, Wild Arms, as well as puzzle games, and real-life home-based systems such as the Simpsons for younger players.

According to which PlayStation you own, really decide its price. Some games for the early PSP models can range from $2-$5, with the most popular original PSP games running about $10. For the newer games, you’re going to find them more expensive for your PS3, something between $10-$75 per game is not unusual. And the nice thing about the newest PSP is the ability to actually download the games direct from the Internet onto the gaming system itself.

With today’s variety of new game systems, PS3 is leading the pack due to the variety of games available. Many of the other newest supreme graphics systems do not have a lot of games available and developers are having trouble because of the complexity of the graphics system. Although PS3 developers are having the same trouble grasping some of the concepts, their enthusiasm for the development has led them to give you a variety of games you can’t be beat.

While you can go to gaming stores, upscale department stores and computer stores for a PS3, you can also purchase one on the Internet. Go directly to the Sony PlayStation site and you’ll find you’ll get good quality and at the same time, a good price. Seconds are often sold on auction sites and cannot be dependable, so purchasing direct from the manufacturer with a warranty and guarantee is probably your safest bet. Purchasing games can be found also online or at your computer or gaming store. Games that are recently released can often be had quicker and easier online than they can be had at your computer or gaming store.

So while owning an older model PlayStation is still a bundle of fun and many games and titles are still available, the PS3 is taking the gaming world by storm. Supreme graphics, and lifelike, screen shots, can help you decide which PlayStation game and gaming system you may want.

The PlayStation Portable also known as the PSP is a unique handheld video gaming console marketed and launched by Sony Computer Entertainment. The Console was first introduced and its development was announced during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2008 and it was unveiled after a year at E3 2004 press conference in the month of May. The handheld console was released on 12th December 2004 in Japan, on 24th March 2005 in North America, and in the remaining regions it was officially launched on 1st September 2005.

The PlayStation Portable is, the first and only kind of handheld game console to which uses optical disc format as its primary storage medium, this disc is known as UMD or Universal Media Disc. Other major advantages of this handheld console are its wide viewing screen, connectivity to the PlayStation3 and television sets (available only in the newer versions of the console), internet and excellent multimedia capabilities. The console also allows games to be directly downloaded and stored in its memory card.

Despite the systems excellent multimedia capabilities and computing power, it lags behind in sales as compared to its main competitor, the Nintendo DS, however the console is the most successful handheld game system ever sold, which, has NOT been produced by Nintendo.

After the launch of a new Slim and Lite version of the PSP in early September 2007, the sales of the console increased by four times after this in United Kingdom and almost by 200% in North America in the month of October.

The PSP is basically sold in two main retail packages which differ from each other by the accessories included in these packages. The basic or base package consists of the main console, battery and AC adapter. The base package is available at a price of $169.99.

The value pack includes everything which is available with the base pack along with a 32mb memory stick, headphones, remote control, wrist strap and carrying pouch. The value retail pack is available for $199.

Amy limited editions of the console have also been released.

Sony has always left their mark in gaming industry with their gaming consoles. After the success of PS2 which was launched in 2000, Sony decided to take one more step in the gaming industry with the introduction of Sony Playstation 3. It’s basically the third home video game console produced by Sony computer entertainment. It is in direct competition with Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo Wii, as part of seventh generation of video game consoles.

Playstation 3 offers a unified online gaming service through playstation network. This feature of Sony PS3 works as an USP for them and distinguishes it from its competitors (Xbox and Nintendo). Its also give its gamers, robust multimedia capabilities which enables you to connect your console to PSP. The game was first released on November 11, 2006 in Japan and on March 23, 2007 in Europe. As we all know that Sony gaming console come with backward compatibility with them. You can play the games of PS1 on PS2 or games of PS2 on PS3. But Sony made their savings by cutting the feature of backward compatibility from Sony PS3, reducing the size of hard drive and cutting some media connections. In this way Sony introduced their cheaper model of PS3 in Europe as the cost of PS3 is much higher as compared to in US.

But the real competition comes with the introduction of Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo Wii. All comes under the category of HD (high definition) consoles. High definition in the sense of high graphics for better graphic output specifically made for high definition televisions. Sony PS3 comes up with Blu-ray technology which allows the developers to stuff 50 gigs of high quality sound and gaming features. Sony PS3 comes up with a multithreaded processor of 3.2 GHz, NVIDIA “RSX” custom made graphic processor.

Sony PS3 comes with numerous accessories such as wireless Sixaxis and Dual shock 3 controllers. As discussed earlier about the Sony Playstation network, using which user can download thousand of free Playstation games. Sony PS3 also introduced the concept of creating avatar character for their playstation 3 system.

Total of 12 Titles were introduced along with PS3 on November 12, 2006 in North America that introduced Fall of Man, a first person shooter game which was rated top selling game. A total of 24 titles were introduced in Europe, including games which were not offered in North America. In the initial stages of the introduction of PS3, many websites and reviewers criticize it on the basis of high price and small number of launch games. However after number of price revisions it started to receive better reviews.

If you want to experience a high quality gaming experience and feel the ecstasy of gaming coupled with eye popping graphics then go for Sony PS3. Though it’s a little on higher side when it comes to cost but for a gamer it’s a value for money. So I strongly recommend you to go for Sony PS3 over Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo Wii.

When your Ps3 is broken or affected by any error, it’s obvious that it’s in a need of a fix… right? You could do this in 2 ways. You could do it by yourself with the use of a PlayStation 3 repair manual, or you could send your ps3 back to Sony and let them fix your problem. So, what’s better? Let’s find that out!

Sending your ps3 to Sony

When you do this, you might think that it’s a really great option. Well, sorry for interrupting you on your dream, but it’s so not a good option, really! In fact, let’s check out some stats about sending this to Sony. From the day that you send your Ps3 to Sony until the day that you receive your console back, is mostly 4-6 weeks. That’s really, really, long. Not to mention the price tag that’s on it. If your warranty has been expired, you have to pay $150,- extra to get them to work. Still a good option? Don’t think so!

Repair your console with a PlayStation 3 repair manual

When you fix your ps3 problem actually by yourself, you will take the control in your own hands. You decide how long it takes, you decides how much many you spend. Know what I’m saying? There really isn’t a better option than doing it by yourself. As long as you use a PlayStation 3 repair manual, everything will be alright! You could have your ps3 functionalizing normally again today, even 1 hour from now on!

The ability to record, fast forward, pause and rewind live television with Tivo or other DVR technologies is transforming the way viewers make choices in entertainment. Like microwave, cell phone and GPS technologies, digital video recording is one of those “I’ll never go back to the way it was before” breakthroughs.

DVRs use hard drives and on-screen programming guides to allow viewers to choose in advance and record multiple programs with ease. They put the power in the hand of the one holding the remote, controlling live television and recorded shows with the push of a button. Viewers now have greater decision power over their viewing choices at any given moment, selecting from a list of their favorite shows, watching on their own schedule, and fast-forwarding through commercials.

So which is better – to rent or buy a DVR? Most cable and satellite companies now offer digital video recorders for rental and service fees that can be substantial. Although these enhanced cable boxes and satellite receivers may seem like a convenient, space-saving option, a set-top DVR purchase is likely to come with bells and whistles a fancy converter box just can’t beat…

Features of Digital Video Recorders

o Record two programs at a time, record one program while watching another live program, or record one program while watching a previously-recorded program

o Rewind, pause and view live TV in slow motion; fast forward, rewind, pause and view recorded programs in slow motion

o On-screen guide with options to record episodes and movies weeks in advance, with additional settings such as “only record new shows” or “record every incidence of this program on any channel at any time”

o Copy recorded programs to VCR, DVD recorder, computers, and hand -held entertainment devices like iPod, Sony Playstation Portables, and Portable Media Centers

o Varied storage capacity – consider how much hard drive space you can buy in your DVR – the more GBs, the greater amount of available space for recording; current storage capacities peak at approximately 250 GB

o Record at different qualities to save space – 1 GB will give provide approximately 15 minutes of recording time if set at the highest quality, or 1 hour if set at VHS quality

o Play music and view pictures from a connected computer

o HD-capable DVRs — DVRs that support high-definition recording can play back at the same quality a show originally appears – as long as the show is played on a hi-def TV

o Costs include the device and service contract, in the range of $300 – $600 total to get hooked up

Keep in Mind

o Not all DVRs work with satellite TV

o Some DVRs do not come with on-screen program guides

o Some DVRs come with built-in VCRs

o Home theater systems may output better quality sound than some DVRs support

o Make sure that the connectors on the back of the digital video recorder are compatible with the connectors of other components such as cable boxes and TVs. For example, a DVR may come with coaxial digital output connectors when the only available digital input on a home theater system is optical

o Some DVRs come with a DVD recorder, or the other way around. This power combo allows viewers to make DVD copies of television shows they’ve recorded with their DVR. They can burn DVDs from other video sources as well. DVD Recorders are not recommended for copying high-definition programs, because the video will not reproduce at the same quality

o Media Center PCs are personal computers designed to enhance TV, music, videos, pictures etc., and they usually include DVR technology

o Higher-end models incorporate broadband internet and home networking

When comparing products, look for flexibility and future-friendly compatibility. Choose a DVR that is compatible with other entertainment components with which it will be connected, such as HDTVs, cable modems or surround sound systems. Go for the larger number of GBs, and look for the ability to add on other components.

Imagine use a gaming console with extremely realistic graphics and reasonable. Imagine a gaming console that has the capacity to let you play with many people worldwide in a virtual community by connecting you to the internet. Then, imagine a gaming console that gives you freedom from wires and cables, one that gives you the best gaming experiences ever and a gaming seasoned you won’t ever find in any other gaming console.

Sony is recognized to develop about the most advanced gaming consoles available. During its time, the PlayStation is about the most advanced and also one of the most popular gaming consoles globally. This also paved the way for Sony to develop the PlayStation 2 and like its predecessor; PlayStation 2 is also the most advanced gaming console for sale in the marketplace during its time.

Presently, owing to the continuing advancement in gaming console technology being proposed by many firms, Sony again developed the most advanced gaming consoles in the marketplace presently. This is addressed the PlayStation 3. With the PlayStation 3, you can expect to practiced the best game play that you are able to ever have.

Integrated with the advanced technology, such as the most recent central processing unit and the latest graphics processing unit, PlayStation 3 will be in a position to deliver stunning hd graphics to your game play.

It is true that the PlayStation 3 is Sony‘s most innovative product ever released. Some individuals even think about the PlayStation 3 as the eventual entertainment powerhouse. Besides, with a PlayStation 3, who needs CD players or DVD players when you have it all in one system in the PlayStation 3?

This new innovation from Sony is also equipped with Wi-Fi technology that will enable you to access the internet and play online PlayStation 3 games with ample people all over the world. As a consequence of this, you will be connecting to an online community where you are able to chat and make friends from someone from halfway about the world.

Also, the Sony PlayStation 3 is in addition equipped with the most advanced disc drive called the Blu-ray drive. Blu-ray discs can handle five times more data than your regular DVD. This indicates there will be more leverage for game developers to make a more realistic and employ their creative imagination. With the large capability Blu-ray disc, the opportunities are almost endless.

One other benefit that you are able to expect from PlayStation 3 is the backward compatibility. This implies that your investment in your old PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games will never go to waste. PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games can all the same be played in the PlayStation 3. This innovation is one of the highlights of PlayStation 3.

With a CPU that can run at 3.2 GHz, and a inherent memory of 512MB of RAM, you can expect quality functioning and maximum enjoyment when playing your favorite games. The unit will also contain a hard drive where you can store your saved games at a higher capability than memory cards.

Bluetooth radio controlled controllers will be in a position to supply you freedom when you play your favorite games. You can play wherever you would like only if the Bluetooth signal is in range with the controller. This means freedom and you will not be stuck in a solitary place when playing PlayStation 3 games.

With a large library of popular game titles, PlayStation 3 is definitely a must have for every household. Now you understand PlayStation 3, you would definitely want one for your house as well as your existing home entertainment system. PlayStation 3 is scheduled for release in November 2006 in Japan, United States and Canada and on March 2007 in Europe and Australasia.

Blu-ray and HD DVD are competing disc storage formats looking to replace the standard DVD format. In effect, they look to supersede the standard DVD in terms of storage capacity. Although there is always a need to improve on an existing system, these two formats have received much attention because of the imminent appearance of high definition movies, video and television. Notably, high definition movies need more storage space and this is why a search for the next generation of DVD is occurring.

Blu ray and HD DVD are fighting it out to replace the standard DVD. Much research and development has gone into creating each format and various industry giants are adopting one or the other to put into their products.

Sony and Panasonic are two big consumer electronics companies that are going with Blu-ray. All their products will use the blu-ray technology.

Toshiba and NEC are supporting HD DVD and all their products will use HD DVD technology.

In terms of game consoles, the Sony Playstation 3 will use blu-ray and the Xbox from Microsoft will use HD DVD.

All these products will have backwards compatibility whereby they will be able to player the standard DVD’s. However, they will not play the competitors format of disc storage. Thus blu-ray will not be able to play HD disks and vice versa.

The truth is that many big companies have so much money invested in their products, that they would want to see the opposition fail, so the last thing they will be doing is making them compatible.

Having said this, Pioneer and LG made an announcement that they would be producing a dual blu-ray/HD DVD player. This will no doubt feature two individual readers, one for blu-ray and one for HD DVD. NEC have also recently announced that they are creating a chip that can be used as the processor behind a universal player that will be able to play both blu-ray and HD DVD’s. So things are happening, but you may have to wait a few years before you see products on the shelves and they might be expensive to begin with.

When your Ps3 is broken or affected by any error, it’s obvious that it’s in a need of a fix… right? You could do this in 2 ways. You could do it by yourself with the use of a PlayStation 3 repair manual, or you could send your ps3 back to Sony and let them fix your problem. So, what’s better? Let’s find that out!

Sending your ps3 to Sony

When you do this, you might think that it’s a really great option. Well, sorry for interrupting you on your dream, but it’s so not a good option, really! In fact, let’s check out some stats about sending this to Sony. From the day that you send your Ps3 to Sony until the day that you receive your console back, is mostly 4-6 weeks. That’s really, really, long. Not to mention the price tag that’s on it. If your warranty has been expired, you have to pay $150,- extra to get them to work. Still a good option? Don’t think so!

Repair your console with a PlayStation 3 repair manual

When you fix your ps3 problem actually by yourself, you will take the control in your own hands. You decide how long it takes, you decides how much many you spend. Know what I’m saying? There really isn’t a better option than doing it by yourself. As long as you use a PlayStation 3 repair manual, everything will be alright! You could have your ps3 functionalizing normally again today, even 1 hour from now on!