transformation I see the most would be between the Nintendo 64 to the PlayStation 4 consoles. The Nintendo 64 was a stepping stone for modern day gaming such as the PlayStation 4. The Nintendo 64 controller was very unique at the time. The controller itself was shaped like an M with the middle part of the M being longer than the other two parts. The controller had a 4 foot wire attached to it along with a memory card holder on the controller in case people wanted to make their games saves there. Underneath the controller was the z button with was hidden so during shooting games the other players couldn’t see when someone was going to shoot them. Along with a directional pad the controller included something known as the C buttons. These buttons are 4 individual buttons that have the 4 directions (up, down, left, right) and are yellow. These…
world today, the PlayStation has defined how we are allowed to play action, adventure, and even simulation games. The PlayStation is probable the one of game consoles that offers everything for both gamers and typical people. It allows users to play or watch from games, movies/shows, and even browse the internet. In order to understand how the PlayStation is so excellent, we will need to know the history of the consoles, and what makes it perform at the highest level. Overall PlayStation has…
Xbox vs. PlayStation Which system do you prefer? Microsoft's Xbox or Sony's PlayStation? Sony and Microsoft have been competing on having the better system for quite a while. Have you ever wondered what the differences are or which one would you like better? Well, there are many differences between the two consoles, some are major and some are really similar. The controllers are a big difference because they have a different shape and different buttons. So if you' re used to the other console…
Xbox v. PlayStation Do you play on Xbox or PlayStation? Both consoles have many pros and cons. Xbox has pros like cross play to PC gamers. PlayStation has pros like DLC exclusivity for many games. These two consoles have great exclusives, great multiplayer experiences, and many new, state of the art hardware additions. Some argue in favor of PlayStation, but I prefer Xbox. For example, Xbox Live Gold features triple A like Borderlands and Sunset Overdrive for free monthly. This shows that Xbox…
You have probably heard of PlayStation and Xbox, if you have then you have also heard of the major disputes over which is better. I have gathered Intel on each candidate to determine which stands out of the two. Both have had major hits in the business, but they are not equal. This paper focuses on the consoles throughout the generations. There are many things that make up a good console; games, marketability, performance, graphics, storage, player friendly, etc. All these factors are put into…
“Which should I get, the Xbox One or the PlayStation 4 for my birthday?” my friend asked. Glancing at my friend apathetically as I always do, “Did I not already told you which one to get?” I answered with a tiredness to my voice from working late on an extremely busy night yesterday. While thinking for a few moments, my friend finally replied. “Wasn’t it the PlayStation 4?” my friend asked. “Probably” I said. Besides they’re both very good choices; however, both consoles have their pros and…
quality, and more. The controls are very different whether using a computer or a console. On a PC, a keyboard and mouse are used, and consoles use a controller. Generally, keyboards are mostly the same, but mice can be very different, depending on what kind you buy. If you buy a mouse designed specifically for gaming, there can be anywhere from two to fourteen extra buttons, most of which are on the left side, where the player’s thumb would be if they use the mouse in their right hand. For…
Over the past five years Sony’s financial performance is on the rise. In Sony’s 2016 fiscal year has made a 667 percent rise in pretax profit by cutting costs in their smartphones and rise in sales of the PlayStation 4 (PS4) (Kharpal, 2016). Profit margins have gone from -3.62 percent in 2011 to 1.82 in March 2016. There is a direct correlation between increased spending and increased revenues. Compared to other market segments of competitors, Sony is far behind their rivals. The company is…
Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. is a Japanese multinational video game company specializing in a variety of areas in the video game industry, and is a wholly owned subsidiary and part of the Consumer Products & Services Group of Sony. The company was established on November 16, 1993 in Tokyo, Japan, prior to the launch of the original PlayStation video game system. Company’s Products: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable. Market Volume: In recent years , A quick development of…
Xbox Microsoft revolutionized home video gaming, when releasing the Xbox on to the consumer market for $299 in November of 2001. Which operates on a custom intel Pentium 3 Coppermine-based processor running at 733 MHz and a shared sub card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM, with a GPU Co-developed by NVidia “NV2A” 233 MHz Asic, and a built in 8 to 10 GB hard drive. This console was ahead of it time and technology as it supported 720p and 1080i HD resolution, which in 2001 was unheard of and televisions…