PlayStation

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…

There has always been an ongoing discussion in the gamers’ world about which system is better: Microsoft’s Xbox or Sony’s PlayStation. There has been a lot of debate regarding this issue. What gamers’ are looking for is good graphics, a decent price and a variety of games. Some say PlayStation has better graphics but Xbox has better games. There is a plethora of information, good and bad, about both companies and both systems to compare and contrast their strengths and weaknesses. The first…

“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…

Xbox One Price Cut Due to the fact that the PlayStation 4’s cost was lower than the Xbox One’s cost, Microsoft made the decision to make a more bare-bones package for the Xbox One to match Sony’s price point for the PlayStation 4. According to Wingfield (2014) “Microsoft Corp. to introduce the Xbox One video game console without the Kinect motion and voice-controlled sensor for $399 in June 2014 to match the price of PlayStation 4 from Sony Corp.” (para. 1) In turn, this caused sales to increase…