Its finally happened, just four months after release, it seems the XBox 360 has now been officially hacked to play backup XBox 360 software. A group of hackers, headed by a guy affectionaly known as TheSpecialist have found a way to use an exploit on the firmware of the DVD drive, of all things. Although not officially released yet by the group, the information on how to carry out the firmware hack will no doubt begin to filter out onto the internet at some point very soon...

If you've been living on this planet for the last year, you will know how invaluable online video game rentals are to the serious gamer. Are all online rental companies created equally and do they support the game consoles you own. Today, we will be investigating into which rental club offers the best quality selection of Xbox video game rentals...

When the Xbox 360 was first released there were a large number of individuals who waited for hours in hopes of being able to purchase one. In fact, Xbox 360s are so popular that is likely that you have one inside your home right now. No matter how old you are it is always fun to play video games on an Xbox 360. Despite the fact that individuals of all ages play Xbox 360 games, the majority of players are teenagers...

About the new Playstation 3 gaming system, many serious gamers are saying, "sign me up!" Featuring the new Blu-Ray technology and up to a 60gb hardrive, this is one game system that experts say could last for some time to come. Others are still on the fence. The original Playstation system was introduced in the United States in 1995 and Playstation 2 followed in 2000. In early 2006...

Computer gaming has definitely come a long way from back in 1972 when the game of choice was pong and played on the Atari 2600. Modern technology and video game enhancements have made gaming a serious hobby and a high-tech one as well. If you have been keeping up with all the advances in the field of computer gaming, you will realize how these advances have been consistent with the advances of high-end technology...

One of the issues facing today's teen-agers is obesity. Doctors stress that more teen-agers need to exercise more, or at least get their hearts pumping. They note that even a few minutes of cardio-vascular exercise can lead to a number of advantages for them, such as muscle tone, less plaque in the blood, and, of course, less body fat. In order to encourage this, I suggest more Xbox gaming...

Xbox, developed by Microsoft, has emerged as one of the most popular gaming console available in the market today. Xbox deliver quality entertainment by providing stunning graphics and tremendous sound effects. But, what if you want to play Xbox games but you don't want to purchase Xbox for the reason of you already have a home computer such as Mac OSX machine and you are only interested of playing certain common Xbox games. So...

Finally, they're all here. The Xbox 360 has had the next generation gaming market to itself for a year. Now its two competitors, the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii, are here. No more speculating about speed. No more guessing about memory. Now we can take a look and see exactly how they stack up compared to each other. Let the console wars begin again: Price The PS3 has two configurations much like the Xbox 360...

Xbox 360 now gives its fans the opportunity to communicate with each other live using the extra feature Xbox Live. Become an Xbox Live Member! In the Xbox 360 package is included that Xbox Live members have the ability to chat with each other via the Xbox 360 Headset. You can discuss any topics with your friends and family, using Xbox. Whether you are planning a game strategy with your team, or just chatting with a friend of yours, Xbox lets you chat for free...

How does the Xbox differ from the Xbox 360? This is probably one of the biggest questions for people who either own the late model and are curious about the new one. Also, this question would be plaguing the minds of those who do not have either, but are thinking of purchasing one. We can definitely cite quite a number of differences between the Xbox and its later model. But whether these differences would count at all...

Microsoft has tried to catch up with some of the titans of the gaming world, such as Sony with the release of the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 offers many new features that players will love: Free limited subscription to online gaming - This allows players who have not been participating in online gaming a chance to see what is available at no charge. All Xbox 360s come with Live-aware - This means you can get a friend invite or see who is online and what they are playing from your Xbox 360...

You must have heard about the the next generation games console Xbox 360 by Microsoft. Xbox 360 provides the new world of community, information, innovation and entertainment with its fusing games. If you live in Europe, Japan, and North America then you will have to wait only till November this year to experience the ultimate gaming experience. While combining the powerful technology in a sophisticated exterior to give an amazing look...

If you have played the real game of table tennis, and know how to hit a shot across, the virtual counterpart to this game would definitely interest you when you are feeling weak and cannot play the real game. Coming from the authors of The Warriors and Grand Theft, this title from Rockstar Games is a realistic simulation of table tennis, where the player gets to maneuver the paddle and play various shots. The speed of the ball can go up to 100 miles per hour...

All gamers are awaiting the release of the Xbox 360 and the PS3. This article takes an in depth look at how the two systems compare. Graphics: Everyone has seen an Xbox and a PS2 in action and we are all waiting to see which of the two next generation consoles for the two systems will have the edge when it comes to graphics. We have all seen the screenshots of the games on the two systems but what about actual gameplay graphics. Despite the hot debate...