Ask the expert: Game consoles

August 31, 2009 by Insider Staff · 2 Comments 

Product nameQ. I’m keen on downloading cheaper console games, rather than buying them off the shelf. Out of PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii which machine is best for downloadable games?

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Ask the expert: How to choose the perfect Blu-Ray player

May 4, 2009 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Panasonic DMP-BD50Q. I’ve just bought a HD telly and I’m thinking of taking the leap to Blu-ray. But I’m not sure what to look out for. Any advice is welcomed open-armed.

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XCM unveils first Rumble Joystick for PS3

April 10, 2009 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

XCM Rumble JoystickAs over-sized foreheaded duo Ant and Dec once sang: “Let’s get ready to rumble!” And that mantra applies now with the arrival of the XCM Rumble Joystick – the “world’s first PlayStation 3 joystick to rumble natively”. …continue reading XCM unveils first Rumble Joystick for PS3

Sony looks at Blu-ray disc hybrids for PS3

February 12, 2009 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

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Sony’s director of hardware has promised to release more gaming-movie Blu-ray hybrid discs this year in an attempt to drum up more PlayStation 3 sales. The move comes after a disappointing 2008 for the console in the face of the Nintendo Wii’s success and an aggressive Xbox 360promotional campaign in the run up to Christmas. …continue reading Sony looks at Blu-ray disc hybrids for PS3

Sexy gadgets for Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2009 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Bugatti Volo
Valentine’s day is nearly upon us. In honour of the most romantic (cough, commercial, cough) day of the year, we bring you our top ten sexy gadgets of recent years – the devices that are so beautiful and sexy that it hurts just to look at them. So, without further ado, presenting our top ten sexy gadgets… …continue reading Sexy gadgets for Valentine’s Day

Game on!

December 22, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Gears of War 2
Bored on your Christmas holidays? How about getting one of these top Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii games to play this Christmas, whilst your munching down on a turkey drumstick? There’s alien hordes, crazy Japanese-style platformers and fitness games. Check them out… …continue reading Game on!

Denon’s beautiful Blu-rayer

November 14, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Denon BDBlu-ray DVD players may have won the high-definition wars almost a year ago, but we’re still waiting for the premium players to enter the market. It’s almost over though now, with purveyor of crystal sound and vision Denon finally making its Blu-ray debut with the DVD-3800BD, and it’ll keep home cinephiles content for years to come. …continue reading Denon’s beautiful Blu-rayer

Games consoles group test

October 7, 2008 by Insider Staff · 2 Comments 

Microsoft Xbox 360Looking for a new games machine and don’t want to shell out the big bucks for monster PC rig? Sounds like you need a next-gen games console, and the first thing you need to decide is whether you want a full-blown living room console (PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii flavoured) or a hot handheld pocket playboy in the guise of the PSP Slim & Lite or Nintendo DS Lite.

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Xbox 360 gets 60GB hard drive overhaul

August 18, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Xbox 360It’s all go in the world of games consoles at the moment. Whether it’s TV recording add-ons, extra sensitive controllers or hard drive expansions – the big three are all trying their darndest to grab your attention and hopefully relieve you of a little spare cash in the process.

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