X Box 360 Games Review: Grand Theft Auto 4

Grand Theft Auto 4 (GTA4) is one of the most highly anticipated X Box 360 games of this year. The game is the latest installment in the wildly popular Grand Theft Auto series.

So far, critics have not expressed much enthusiasm for the Xbox version of GTA4. Apparently, the game's only redeeming virtue is its excellent graphics.

Several game reviewers have criticized the game for its overzealous attempts at realism. Critics claim that the game tries so hard to be realistic that it ends up being laughable.

The main character, Niko Bellic, is allegedly remorseful of his killing spree in an Eastern European war, but in GTA4, he goes on missions where he kills dozens of people. Niko's contradictory behavior weakens the plot and realism of the game.

Nintendo Wii Enjoys Unprecedented Sales

The sales of the Nintendo Wii continue to break records despite the recession. Sales of the Wii recently hit 50 million devices worldwide, putting the competition to shame.

Wii Sales for January and February were up by 91% from last year. Nintendo executives believe the system continues to sell because consumers perceive it as a good value with long term playability.

"For people looking to get the most entertainment value, the hours of fun out of Nintendo is unsurpassed," explained Nintendo's VP of sales and marketing for the U.S. "It's something the whole family can enjoy."

Nintendo executives also dismiss criticism that its games do not perform as well with critics as XBOX and PS3 games. They claim that the best measure of success is sales, an area in which Nintendo continues to exceed expectations.

Learning How Do Mp3 Players Work

Mp3 players have revolutionized the music world, but few people understand the technology. In this post, we'll answer the question how do mp3 players work.

The most amazing thing about mp3 players is that they do not have any moving parts. Instead, they read data from solid state memory.

Basically, an mp3 player is a device that stores data that is also capable of transferring the files to an audio player. A software program is what makes the transfer from file to player possible.

None of the technologies used in mp3 players are actually new, but the combination is a novel one. The most important parts of an mp3 player include the memory, data port, microprocessor, and digital signal processor.

Sony Gets Patent for Wearable PS3 Controller

Sony has recently patented an innovative ps3 controller that gamers can wear. The wearable controller functions through a series of finger rings that emits LED lights.

The controller is vaguely similar to Nintendo's Power Glove controller. The Power Glove was met with little enthusiasm from gamers in the 80s.

Originally, Sony filed the patent for the Playstation 2, not the PS3. As a result, the wearable controller concept may have been scrapped before the company was able to move forward.

Gaming experts think the wearable controller may help the struggling ps3 console. A new controller concept would help set the ps3 apart from the much cheaper XBOX 360.

Review of Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Mouse

Logitech recently released the MX5500 Revolution, which is a keyboard and Bluetooth mouse combination pack. The set ranges in price from $80-$210.

The package includes the mouse, keyboard, a Bluetooth USB receiver, batteries, a charger, and a software installation CD.

On the keyboard, users will find a fairly large LCD screen. Though the resolution quality of the screen is not excellent, the screen can display the room temperature, the date, or the name of the media file you are playing on your computer.

The mouse comes with a comfortable grip pad on the side and two scroll wheels. One scroll wheel is conveniently located on the side of the device by the thumb for quick and easy browsing.

Wii Codes for Coraline Game

Based on a children's book by Neil Gaiman, Coraline is now a big-screen movie, Wii game, and PS2 game. The Wii game is a combination of puzzles, action, and item collection that takes gamers into Coraline's alternate universe.

Several Wii codes are available for the Coraline game. Remember that cheat codes for this game should be entered in password form.

To give your character unlimited life, enter the password "beets." For the character of Coraline with buttons for eyes, type in the password "cheese."

To skip an unlimited number of levels, use the code "Beldam." Finally, for unlimited hall passes, enter the password "well."

Detroit Man Steals MP3 Players and Hides Them in Pants

A Detroit man walked out of a store with $5,000 of stolen mp3 players in his pants last Friday. Surveillance cameras caught the man in the act, which later led to his arrest.

Mark William Volke, age 32, stole the players from electronics cases in a Target store in the Detroit area. When police tried to stop Mr. Volke, he attempted to run away.

Police had to threaten Volke with their Tasers as they pursued him on foot. Volke continued to run, and officers were forced to user their Tasers to stop him.

Mr. Volke was charged with three felony counts of theft, for which he will have to serve a total of 15 years in prison. Volke also received a charge for resisting the arrest.

Jillian Michaels Releases Wii Fit Game

Jillian Michaels, the celebrity trainer from the hit TV show "The Biggest Loser", recently released her own Wii Fit game.

The game is entitled "Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009." Consumers can purchase the game for $37 at any major electronics retailer.

On a recent TV appearance, Michaels recalled how she became overweight playing video games as a child. She hopes her new game will help fight the epidemic of childhood obesity.

The game targets kids with its interactive, fun style and visually dynamic graphics. Michaels estimates that users can burn 300-400 calories per hour by doing running, kickboxing, squats, and other activities on the game.