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Nintendo to replace 3.2 million Wii straps

no@spam.com (Game PRO) — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Nintendo is offering free replacements for up to 3.2 million remote controllers in its Wii video gaming console.

In an effort to duck criticism that its remote controllers can fly across the room when wrist straps break, Nintendo Co. Ltd. is offering free replacements for that part of its new Wii video gaming console.

PS3 to Add Upsampled DVD, 1080p/24 Support

no@spam.com (Game PRO) — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Sony's PlayStation 3 may be getting an update to fix the currently problematic 1080p at 24fps, component out, and the ability to upscale DVDs to 1080p.

New HDTVs Bring Higher Definition, Better Color

no@spam.com (Game PRO) — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Falling prices aren't the only positive news for HDTV shoppers: New and upcoming sets boast higher resolution and improved image and sound quality. Here's what to look for.

LCD televisions that can display images in 1080 progressive resolution (or 1080p, as opposed to the 720p capability of most HDTVs in our roundup) are increasingly common; and the format is getting support in such peripherals as Blu-ray drives, HD DVD drives (like Toshiba's HD-XA2), Sony's PlayStation 3, and Microsoft's Xbox 360 (via an accessory HD DVD drive). Also at hand is a growing collection of 1080p content on Blu-ray and HD DVD discs.

Xbox 360 HD-DVD Drive Connects via USB Port

no@spam.com (Game PRO) — Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Several days ahead of E3, Microsoft has answered some key questions about its announced-but-mysterious HD-DVD add-on drive for the Xbox 360.

For starters, the drive will connect to the Xbox 360 through a USB interface (actually, USB 2.0 to be precise). USB is the same universal computer port used by millions of PC owners to connect their optical mouse, keyboard, flash drive, and iPod to their PCs.