New Gaming Systems

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  • Microsoft To Release The Xbox One Without Kinect

    As part of a new strategy, Microsoft have announced they will be releasing the Xbox One console without the Kinect. As part of their original strategy they where adamant that this was never going to be a consideration. Especially as over 80% of Xbox One owners actively use the over 120 different gesture and voice controls on a daily basis.

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    Microsoft are looking to sell this bundle at around $399 which is a fraction cheaper than their newly dubbed “premium bundle”. Even though the Kinect is still an integral part of Micorsoft’s overall Xbox vision but will be offering the next gen console without one. This may be in response to the PS4 doing exceptionally well since release.

    Don’t worry you wont be penalised for not having a Kinect as Xbox will also provide Kinects for retail should you choose to purchase one at a later date. It has been said that this was in response to customer requests.

  • OUYA Gaming System

    ouya3OUYA is a brand new gaming system developed for a new wave of Android home gaming. Focused on the TV experience with its own signature controller (that seems to have taken inspiration from the Playstation controllers), OUYA looks to take a slice of the gaming market.

    Some may be sceptical about this new console that has come relatively out of the blue. It was a crowd funded project via Kickstart that managed to rack up a whopping $8 million for its development then was plagued with setbacks after implementation.

    The console has now his the market with ranges of $99 to $129, which for a console is relative inexpensive considering the new next gen consoles are going for more than double that.

    The great thing about OUYA is that it is an open development console. Using Android as its foundation software it is free to create games and encouraged. There is no need to purchase expensive development licenses and there is a scope for you to make the “next big thing” in the Android gaming world. Not only are there over 750 games and counting, they are also ALL free to try and available to buy.

    OUYA is full 1080p HD gaming and comes with loads of apps for Movies, Music and TV Shows too. It can be connected to the internet via Ethernet or by Wifi to experience its full functionality.

  • To be Released this year – The Nintendo 3DS Lite

    Nintendo are prominent video game makers; there have been the Gameboys, then the DS, DSlite, DSi and the 3DS, so now rightly so 2014 is the year of the 3DS Lite.

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    It’s supposed to be an important on the Nintendo 3ds, but it’s a lot more bulky. It doesn’t have the facility to fold like the original 3DS, however, there have been hardware revisions. There will also be a big screen while the battery life and ergonomics are said to have been improved too. There are significant improvements, and it’s not just a facial redesign.

    2014 will be launch of the 3DS Lite, and it will be interesting to see if these notable improvements will make it a popular product against its rivals such as the PS Vita.

     

  • Xbox One Gamepad vs PS4 controller

    As the Xbox and Playstation start another fierce rivalry with the release of their consoles, so too do their controllers or gamepads.

    Like the previous Playstation controller, the Dual Shock 4 is relative easy to get used, to, and it’s slightly larger than its pervious controller, which is something many Sony fans have picked fault at in the past.

    It’s most noteworthy feature is a central clickable touchpad, while it’s in easy reach and very comfortable to use. The Xbox One controller is pretty much the same as the Xbox 360 gamepad, it fits extremely comfortable into your hand, while the Xbox button is placed slightly higher, in a more suitable position. Following this, the triggers have a bit more spring, and if you were driving a vehicle, the acceleration is a lot easier to control.

    Both controllers have had some improvements, but we feel the touchpad may take the championship this year round, but then again don’t take our word for it.

     

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    Welcome to New Gaming Systems!