Video game industry gears up for annual show

Iria · May 7, 2006, 09:20 PM

Source: MSNBC
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The new generation of video game consoles from Sony Corp., Nintendo Co. and Microsoft Corp. have more than zippy processors and flashy graphics in common: They’re also getting serious about online services.

Although earlier models also provide the necessary plugs to enter most online worlds, they’ve done little to capitalize on them.

That’s changing with the upcoming PlayStation 3 from Sony and the Wii from Nintendo, as well as the Xbox 360 released by Microsoft late last year.

May 7, 2006, 09:20 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Video game industry gears up for annual show Source: MSNBC __________ The new generation of video game consoles from Sony Corp., Nintendo Co. and Microsoft Corp. have more than zippy processors and flashy graphics in common: They’re also getting serious about online services. Although earlier models also provide the necessary plugs to enter most online worlds, they’ve done little to capitalize on them. That’s changing with the upcoming PlayStation 3 from Sony and the Wii from Nintendo, as well as the Xbox 360 released by Microsoft late last year.