http://local.InterGames.co.uk/ Complete PC and video games resource, offering extensive guides to all kinds of gaming information 120 en-gb Articles@DirectoryM.com Articles@DirectoryM.com http://local.InterGames.co.uk/ Complete PC and video games resource, offering extensive guides to all kinds of gaming information http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Images/Image.aspx?Site=customDarkBlueWAdSense_en-GB The battery cover is screwed into place, and should only be removed when the battery has expired and needs to be replaced (usually after around 500 charges). http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Powering_the_Nintendo_DS_London-r1377671-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Powering_the_Nintendo_DS_London-r1377671-London_EN.html The RSA security signing is used by games in non-online multiplayer mode, by the built-in wireless drawing and chat program, and to download multiplayer game software or game demos (used for DS Download kiosks and multiplayer gaming with only one game card - see DS Download Play for more details). http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Nintendo_DS_Hardware_London-r1377670-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Nintendo_DS_Hardware_London-r1377670-London_EN.html Here are the DS lite features of the updated Nintendo DS. Read on and know more useful information about video games. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/DS_Lite_Features_London-r1377669-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/DS_Lite_Features_London-r1377669-London_EN.html Although firmware updates can be used with consoles from any region, Sony recommends that owners only download firmware updates that have been released for the region corresponding to the PSP's point of purchase. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PSP_Firmware_London-r1377668-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PSP_Firmware_London-r1377668-London_EN.html When music is selected, it may be played with or without a set of five visualisations, and the equaliser may be used change the bass and pitch of the music, with four preset settings. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Multimedia_Capabilities_of_the_PSP_London-r1377667-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Multimedia_Capabilities_of_the_PSP_London-r1377667-London_EN.html The PSP may be configured via the main menu to use across the Internet or an intranet via a wireless connection (known as infrastructure mode). The system supports connecting to WEP and WPA encrypted networks and can recognise non-protected and protected wireless networks within its range. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Wireless_Networking_with_the_PSP_London-r1377666-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Wireless_Networking_with_the_PSP_London-r1377666-London_EN.html In addition, players may use the sleep mode that uses minimal battery power to keep the system's RAM active, allowing for 'instant on' functionality when the sleep function is disabled. The console may be left in sleep mode for long periods of time (24 hours or so) without having any effect on the battery life. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Technical_Details_for_the_PSP_London-r1377665-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Technical_Details_for_the_PSP_London-r1377665-London_EN.html The following are the PSP specifications on hardware such CPU, Keys/Switches and so on. Read on and learn more. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PSP_Specifications_London-r1377664-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PSP_Specifications_London-r1377664-London_EN.html The console has a USB port for connection with a PC, and a serial expansion port. The console is based on a 133 MHz ARM CPU, which can be overclocked to 166 Mhz through software. This is backed by eight megabytes of RAM (upgradeable to 32/64 MB). http://local.InterGames.co.uk/GP32_London-r1377663-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/GP32_London-r1377663-London_EN.html There are many different kinds of games which are able to be played in Game Boy Advance. If you are fans of Game Boy Advance, keep on reading for details of these games. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Games_for_the_Game_Boy_Advance_London-r1377662-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Games_for_the_Game_Boy_Advance_London-r1377662-London_EN.html For Game Boy Advance, Nitendo released several official accessories. If you are a fan of Game Boy Advance and want to buy some accessories for it, keep on reading and you will know what they are. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Official_Game_Boy_Advance_Accessories_London-r1377661-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Official_Game_Boy_Advance_Accessories_London-r1377661-London_EN.html Besides the range of official Nintendo accessories, there are a number of other peripherals offered by third parties. If you are interested in these accessories, keep on reading to know them. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Unofficial_Game_Boy_Advance_Accessories_London-r1377660-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Unofficial_Game_Boy_Advance_Accessories_London-r1377660-London_EN.html The Nintendo Game Boy Advance (GBA) is a handheld video game console as the successor to the highly popular Game Boy Color. The console is backwards compatible with both Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, and it may be linked to other devices via use of a Nintendo Game Link cable or GameCube cable. Read on to know more about this product. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Nintendo_Game_Boy_Advance_London-r1377659-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Nintendo_Game_Boy_Advance_London-r1377659-London_EN.html The Game Boy Micro (or iQue Game Boy Micro in China) was the second redesign of the Game Boy Advance. Although it is similar in style to the original horizontally-held Game Boy Advance, the Game Boy Micro is much smaller and sleeker, and allows users to customise its look through the use of coloured faceplates. Read on. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Nintendo_Game_Boy_Micro_London-r1377658-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Nintendo_Game_Boy_Micro_London-r1377658-London_EN.html SwanCrystal was the successor to the WonderSwan Colour, and was very similar in design, apart from its TFT LCD, which gave superior response times compared to the FSTN reflective LCD technology used previously. This newly designed screen gave sharper contrast, less ghosting and a much crisper look during gameplay. Because of these changes, the unit did not have a contrast adjustment dial found on the other models. Read on. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/SwanCrystal_London-r1377657-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/SwanCrystal_London-r1377657-London_EN.html Here in this article are some features of Tapwave Zodiac. If you are interested in this product, keep on reading and you will know more about this. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Tapwave_Zodiac_Features_London-r1377656-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Tapwave_Zodiac_Features_London-r1377656-London_EN.html The Zodiac has two versons which are different only in the case colour and amount of memory. If you want to know the details of Tapwave Zodiac, keep on reading to know the specifications of it. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Tapwave_Zodiac_Specifications_London-r1377655-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Tapwave_Zodiac_Specifications_London-r1377655-London_EN.html Tapwave Zodiac was the first Palm-based device developed with gaming and multimedia as primary considerations, and users could experience console-quality 3D gaming, view photos and video in addition to enjoying standard PDA applications. Read on to know more about it. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Tapwave_Zodiac_London-r1377654-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Tapwave_Zodiac_London-r1377654-London_EN.html The console connects to the television through an RCA connector and can be hooked into a surround sound system. However, when using stereo and surround output, music and sound effects for NES games may seem very different from their typical mono output. Players wanting a more authentic experience should therefore use output modes that properly generate mono sound, either through a single centre speaker or cloned to multiple speakers. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/FC_Twin_Video_Game_System_London-r1373744-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/FC_Twin_Video_Game_System_London-r1373744-London_EN.html Generation NEX is compatible with all the original NES accessories including the Power Pad, Zapper light gun, and Four Score player adapter, and has built-in support for Messiah brand 2.4GHz Wireless NES Controllers. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Generation_NEX_London-r1373743-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Generation_NEX_London-r1373743-London_EN.html The games are supplied on a CD-based medium (UDF format disks), which contain an EXE file and game data (note that the .exe file cannot be opened on a PC). The console has two controller ports, and a scanning mechanism that writes to and reads from special HyperScan cards which, in turn, save data and activate features in the game. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Mattel_HyperScan_London-r1373742-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Mattel_HyperScan_London-r1373742-London_EN.html Voice communication is handled by the console, unlike the original Xbox in which it was handled by the game code. This allows for cross-game communication and as voice goes only to remote consoles, there is no voice echo to game players on the same console. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Audio_Video_for_the_Xbox_360_London-r1373741-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Audio_Video_for_the_Xbox_360_London-r1373741-London_EN.html Up to four controllers can be used simultaneously with the Xbox 360, including wired and wireless gamepads. The wired gamepads may be connected to any of the three USB ports located on the console (one in the rear, two on the front) or a USB hub can be used to extend the maximum number of wired controllers. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Components_Accessories_for_the_Xbox_360_London-r1373740-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Components_Accessories_for_the_Xbox_360_London-r1373740-London_EN.html Xenon is equipped with a 1 MiB Level 2 cache on-die running at half CPU clock speed. This cache is shared amongst the three CPU cores. The chip also contains ROM storing Microsoft private encrypted keys, which are used to decrypt game data. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/The_Xbox_360_Central_Processing_Unit_London-r1373739-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/The_Xbox_360_Central_Processing_Unit_London-r1373739-London_EN.html The Xbox 360 is equipped with a 12x DVD drive, which is capable of a maximum read rate of 15.9 MB/s. Games are stored on standard dual-layered-DVD-ROMs which have 7 GB of usable space available for game content. Whilst DVD region codes are always enforced, publishers have a choice whether or not to apply a regional lockout to games. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_360_Storage_London-r1373738-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_360_Storage_London-r1373738-London_EN.html Here are the Xbox 360 specifications on computer hardware such as CPU, GPU, memory, etc. Read on and know more about computer entertainment. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_360_Specifications_London-r1373737-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_360_Specifications_London-r1373737-London_EN.html The component video cable splits the signal into three separate channels of video information, and includes five connectors to the television: 3 for video, and 2 for left and right stereo audio. This cable can be used to provide compatible televisions (with Y, PB, PR connections, usually coloured green, blue and red) with a superior connection quality. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Wii_Accessories_London-r1373736-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Wii_Accessories_London-r1373736-London_EN.html When parental controls have been applied, users are prompted to set a 4-digit PIN which will enable parental controls to be adjusted in the future, and will allow any authorised users to access restricted game content. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Parental_Controls_for_the_Wii_London-r1373735-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Parental_Controls_for_the_Wii_London-r1373735-London_EN.html WiiConnect24 is a feature of the Wi-Fi connection, which can deliver new content to the Wii, even when the console is in its low power consumption standby mode. This means that the console can receive items such as firmware updates and promotional demos overnight whilst consuming very little power. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Connecting_the_Wii_to_the_Internet_London-r1373734-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Connecting_the_Wii_to_the_Internet_London-r1373734-London_EN.html There are six primary channels: the Disc Channel, Mii Channel, Photo Channel, Wii Shop Channel, Forecast Channel and News Channel, with two additional channels available for download via the Shop Channel: the Internet Channel and Virtual Console Channel. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Wii_Channels_London-r1373733-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Wii_Channels_London-r1373733-London_EN.html The front of the Wii features an illuminated slot-loading optical media drive that accepts both 12 cm Wii Optical Discs and 8 cm Nintendo GameCube Game Discs. When the Wii is turned on, the blue light in the disc slot illuminates briefly, and pulsates if new data such as messages have been received from WiiConnect24. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Wii_Physical_Specifications_London-r1373732-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Wii_Physical_Specifications_London-r1373732-London_EN.html Here are the Wii technical specifications on computer equipment such as CPU, GPU, computer memory, etc. Read on and know more about computer games. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Wii_Technical_Specifications_London-r1373731-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Wii_Technical_Specifications_London-r1373731-London_EN.html The game category shows the user the game loaded in the drive; they may then choose to play the game, copy/delete or view information on saved data, create and assign slots for internal memory cards to save data for PS1 or PS2 format software, delete or view additional game data information, or play a game that has been installed on the hard disk. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PLAYSTATION_3_System_Software_London-r1373730-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PLAYSTATION_3_System_Software_London-r1373730-London_EN.html The unit also uses Bluetooth technology for wireless gameplay (up to 7 controllers can be supported at one time) and may also be plugged into the console via the USB port for charging and wired play. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Accessories_for_the_PLAYSTATION_3_London-r1373729-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Accessories_for_the_PLAYSTATION_3_London-r1373729-London_EN.html PS3 system software updates such as new or revised settings and features, security patches and other items that will change the current operating system can be downloaded through the Network. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PlayStation_Network_London-r1373728-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PlayStation_Network_London-r1373728-London_EN.html The floating point performance of the whole system (CPU + GPU) is reported to be 2 TFLOPS. PlayStation 3's Cell CPU achieves 204 GFLOPS single precision float and 15 GFLOPS double precision. The console also has 256 MB of Rambus XDR DRAM, clocked at CPU die speed. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PLAYSTATION_3_Hardware_London-r1373727-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PLAYSTATION_3_Hardware_London-r1373727-London_EN.html The following are the Playstation 3 specifications on computer hardware such as CPU, GPU, computer memory, etc. Read on and know more about computer games. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PLAYSTATION_3_Specifications_London-r1373726-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/PLAYSTATION_3_Specifications_London-r1373726-London_EN.html As the machine contained built-in games, no carts or other gaming media were required, making it a simple 'Plug and Play' experience. However, the product was based on NOAC (NES-On-A-Chip) hardware, which did not resemble either of the Atari systems that the Flashback was designed to represent. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Atari_Flashback_London-r1373725-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Atari_Flashback_London-r1373725-London_EN.html The US equivalent to the Advanced SCART Cable; this pack includes a cable that provides S-Video and TOSLINK audio in addition to the RCA composite video and stereo audio of the Standard AV Cable. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_Audio_Video_Connectors_London-r1373724-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_Audio_Video_Connectors_London-r1373724-London_EN.html As DVD playback was not included as a standard feature of the Xbox, the console can only play Xbox games and audio CDs. This was due to licensing issues with the DVD format that would have added extra cost to the console's base price. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_Multimedia_Accessories_London-r1373723-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_Multimedia_Accessories_London-r1373723-London_EN.html A subscription and installation pack for the Xbox Live service, along with a headset (with monaural earpiece and microphone) that connects to a control box which plugs into the top expansion slot of a controller. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_Network_Accessories_London-r1373722-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_Network_Accessories_London-r1373722-London_EN.html A smaller, lighter Xbox controller, which was the standard Xbox controller in Japan (codenamed "Akebono"), before being released in other territories by popular demand, and eventually replacing the standard controller in the retail pack. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_Controllers_London-r1373721-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_Controllers_London-r1373721-London_EN.html Modding an Xbox in any manner will void its warranty, as it may require disassembly of the console, and having a modified Xbox will also disallow it from accessing Xbox Live as it contravenes the Xbox Live terms of use, unless using a softmod with a multiboot and Shadow C configuration such as Ndure. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Modding_the_Xbox_London-r1373720-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Modding_the_Xbox_London-r1373720-London_EN.html The following are the Xbox specifications on computer hardware such as CPU, main memory, etc. Read on and get more information on computer games. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_Specifications_London-r1373719-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Xbox_Specifications_London-r1373719-London_EN.html There was a strong preference of GameCube owners to support first-party titles, with cross-platform games for the GCN selling far below their PlayStation 2 and Xbox counterparts. In some cases, this caused developers such as Eidos Interactive to scale back or completely cease support for the GameCube. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/GameCube_Games_London-r1373718-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/GameCube_Games_London-r1373718-London_EN.html In the same way as other analogue controllers, the GameCube controller calibrates itself when the console is switched on, setting the current analogue stick and L and R buttons' positions as neutral; this may cause problems of course if the controls are not actually in their neutral position during calibration. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/GameCube_Controllers_London-r1373717-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/GameCube_Controllers_London-r1373717-London_EN.html An RF wireless controller built in the same way as the standard GameCube controller, but with an internal battery pack and wireless functionality. The controller is slightly larger than a standard GameCube controller, with the central hole between the D-Pad and the C-Stick replaced by the RF mechanism. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Officially_Licensed_Accessories_for_the_GameCube_London-r1373716-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Officially_Licensed_Accessories_for_the_GameCube_London-r1373716-London_EN.html An Action Replay with a dongle that works not only to save codes, but also can be used as a 64 Mb card with 1019 blocks. As with the standard Action Replay device, it will work in the Wii for GameCube Games. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Third_Party_Accessories_for_the_GameCube_London-r1373715-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/Third_Party_Accessories_for_the_GameCube_London-r1373715-London_EN.html The GameCube has a front end menu system that may be accessed by booting the console with no game inserted or by holding the 'A' button whilst the system boots. This menu controls settings for sound, memory card data and the internal clock. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/GameCube_Hardware_London-r1373714-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/GameCube_Hardware_London-r1373714-London_EN.html The following are the GameCube specifications on computer hardware such as Central Processing Unit, System Memory etc. Read on and get more information on computer entertainment. http://local.InterGames.co.uk/GameCube_Specifications_London-r1373713-London_EN.html http://local.InterGames.co.uk/GameCube_Specifications_London-r1373713-London_EN.html