Dualshock 3 - A Brief History of the Latest Controller For the Playstation 3

First there was the Dualshock, then the all powerful Dualshock 2 but then the PS3 was presented with the Sixaxis and the Dualshock 3 was nowhere to be seen.

This was due to a legal dispute between Immersion and Sony concerning the rights to the 'rumble' feature the result of which meant that the Dualshock 3 was put on hold when the PlayStation 3 was launched in 2006.

Normal service has now been resumed with the release of the Dualshock 3 controller on July 4th2008 (this was the UK release date which came a few months after the US and Japanese launch), and yes it features the all important rumble feature although in a slightly milder form than on the Dualshock 2, this may be an effort to preserve the wireless controllers battery life.

Aside from this major difference you will find other subtle modifications such as a more solid black casing, a 40% increase in weight providing a more sturdy construction, this is due to the addition of the two rumble packs installed into the right and left palms of the unit.

But really aside from the ability to rumble there is not too much difference between the Sixaxisis and the Dualshock 3 so the key issue remains how much do you think you are missing by not having the rumble feature when you are playing your favourite action games.

It's not a purchase you need to rush out and buy but it is a superior controller and if you haven't got one already you'll end up with one eventually -right?

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http://www.PS3StockOnline.com is a hub of PS3 information. The site also has a PS3 Stock Tracker for the UK and US which allows you to see who has stock available and compare bundle prices at a glance.

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Nintendo Wii Bundles - Get Ready For Some Action!

The Nintendo Wii is the hottest gaming console that was released about some months ago. Like other video games it is slightly different that makes it unique among its users.

It has got a joystick and an accelerometer. This together is known as the Nunchuck. Moreover you also get a Wii remote- a wireless controller for the console. This together makes up the Nintendo Wii Bundle.

The Action Is Unlimited

With the Nintendo Wii you always get the best action. Whether you like sports say football, rugby, cricket etc or a religious fan of die hard action you will like it much more in your personal Nintendo Wii. Just get ready to spend a few of your savings for it and never get bored on during your pass times.

With the Nintendo Wii you get some real life breath taking Graphics. It feels that you are actually interacting with the game characters. This is just because of its in-built high-end media graphics accelerator.

Moreover you can also enjoy more because of the superb sound quality it offers through its audio drivers. Listen to the commentary in sports or bullet hits in the first person shooters.

With the controller pads and joysticks you get a complete control on the game you are playing. The Wii remote never lets you to loose the action.

You will feel the unique gaming experience when you compare it with that of you PC or any other game console.

Where to find them

Well the Nintendo Wii Bundle packs are not hard to find. Search your nearest shop or any shopping malls. You will find them. You can even order them online. Some websites may provide it at a good discount.

In the meantime search for some good games at your nearest outlets for your Nintendo Wii Bundle and get ready for the action! Trust me you won't be at a loss...

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Download PSP Games Virus Free

Are you one of the millions of people who bought a psp and now looking for a way to get
free game or movies? Lucky for us there are several ways to download psp games and
movies.

The real question is where do I download from. There will be legal sites that guarantee
all downloads to be 100% legal and virus free. There will also be downloading sites
that are not legal and will have downloads that are full of viruses and pop-ups.
So here are some hints to help you determine which sites are legal and which sites are
not.

The first major thing to lookout for are the sites that say they are free. Nothing is
free in this world. Typically what happens is while you are downloading psp games for
"free", the web site is also hacking in your computer to install some pop-up ads or
even worse a virus.

The second thing you need to keep and eye out for is the downloading sites that make
you do alot of work for nothing. This is the site that will let you sign up for free.
You get done giving all you information. Get done searching and picking out your game.
After all of this, right before you download the game, they then ask for your credit
card info. This is even worse because you usually pay per game and that is no
different than your local video game store.

Now this is how you determine what a legit downloading will be. First thing is that
they will ask you to become a member up front for a small fee. We consider the games
to be free because of the unlimited downloads compared to the small fee. They will
also offer a "contact us" option. A legit site has no problem with talking to you
because they know you will be 100% satisfied with there service.

So you will be able to download psp games and movies from non-legit sites and risk
viruses and/or pop-up ads. Or just pay a one time small fee and be WORRY free from a
legit site. I don't know about you but i prefer knowing my computer is not going to
crash.

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Hearts of Iron II - Master of World War Two Strategy

Created by Paradox Interactive, developers of Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron II is the second installment in one of the best World War Two strategy game series ever. Hearts of Iron II puts you in control of any country that existed between 1936 and 1947. This means that while you can take control of the world playing as the United States or Germany, you can also participate in smaller conflicts as Hungary, Argentina, or Siam. Allowing you to manage every aspect of your countries war machine, Hearts of Iron II is simply one of the best strategy games out there.

The game centers on one main campaign on a global map, which allows you to control any country, and let's you jump into the world in 1936, 1939, 1941, and 1944, so you can start in the time period of your choice. However in Hearts of Iron II, also included are sixteen limited scenarios depicting major campaigns, ranging from the invasion of Poland and D-Day, to alternate history scenarios like the invasion of Japan and a war between Brazil and Argentina.

Hearts of Iron II allows total control over your country of choice. You must balance resources by importing and trading on the global market. You must use your industrial base not only on weapons of war, but also supplies and common goods to keep your populace happy. You can choose which side you will ally with, or create your own alliance of nations to take over the world. Realism is also prevalent, with events occurring almost constantly, informing you of new political and economic advances, as well as declarations of war and annexations. While most are historical events, your actions influence what will happen and when, and games never play the same way twice.

Combat itself is simplified, but you must be prepared in order to win over your enemies. Researching technology will give you newer units, but you must use some of your industrial power to upgrade them, and keep a constant supply of reinforcements. Adding brigades to your divisions, the primary unit size, will give them better firepower, but you must have the correct doctrine in order to use them correctly. Units dig in and use terrain, aircraft bombard enemy positions and dogfight in the air, and ships must struggle to keep supply lanes open. Using combined arms is the most effective strategy in this very complex and in-depth game.

Overall, Hearts of Iron II is one of my personal favorites and the best game of its type out there. Nearly anything you want to do can be done, and replay is almost unlimited. I am sure that I have not done the game justice in this short review, but hopefully I have given you the idea of just how excellent this game is. While it can take a while to learn everything and get used to the gameplay, Hearts of Iron II is certainly worth it.

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