Electronic Arts Giving Xbox 360 Preferential Treatment

An Electronic Arts representative admitted that the xbox 360 has its advantages over the PlayStation 3. The representative went on to say that it is easier to make games on the xbox 360 because it has been available for a longer time; furthermore, game developers are more familiar with the xbox 360. This explains why games like madden 2008 has 60 frames per second on the xbox 360, 30 frames per second on the PlayStation 3, and is bizarrely dreadful on the nintendo Wii.

This divulgence by the EA representative was similar to the previous gaming consoles. When the PlayStation 2 and xbox first made their debut, it was easier for game developers to make games on the PlayStation 2. This was because game companies had more time to work with the PlayStation 2 than they did with the xbox. As time progressed, games on the xbox were as time consuming to make as they were on the PlayStation 2.

Does this mean the future of the PlayStation 3 is pessimistic? Of course not. It simply means that video game companies need more time to work with the PlayStation 3s hardware. The PlayStation 3 has hardware that is capable of accomplishing more than the xbox 360. After gaming companies know how to utilize the PlayStation 3 to its full potential, PlayStation 3 will no longer be at the mercy of the xbox 360. This confession by an Electronic Arts employee dispels any speculation that Peter Moore plans to sabotage the PlayStation 3 from the inside out.

Some skeptics were under the impression that Peter would go back to work at microsoft. It does not appear to be any Peter Moore effect, nor does Mr. Moore seem to be that shallow. With upcoming Sony exclusive games like Metal gear Solid 4 and Killzone 2, microsoft has to be concerned. The only feasible way the Xbox 360 can keep up with the PlayStation 3 is to rectify the Red Ring of Death flaw as soon as possible.

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Bowflex Revolution Home Gym - One Woman's Observations

Much hype surrounds trendy workout machines, as seen in infomercials. There are so many to pick from, and while the various systems offer different exercises, they all promise the same thing: the body you've always wanted, as well as an overall improved lifestyle.

There's a hurdle to climb, however: some systems may not be practical for the way an individual wants to work out.

Nautilus has been producing Bowflex systems for about 20 years as of this writing, and these systems are extremely popular. They are not cheap, though, so be prepared to part with considerable cash when buying a new machine. While the company has a trial period and will refund your money if you're not satisfied, they won't refund the shipping charges, which can be immense for products the size of exercise machines. So, it can be helpful to try out the product you're interested in, if possible, before buying it.

Is there any merit to a home workout machine? Only if used as directed, as often as specified, and stuck to as a habit. That is what most consumers just won't do. One reason could be that the exercise is never enjoyable or convenient enough to become a likely habit. Another could be laziness. Yet another could be that the equipment is so large and cumbersome that it takes up too much living space, creating resentment, and would actually get more use if the person were to go to the gym to use it.

Bowflex has a system that mimics traditional weights through the use of various discs with built-in tension coils, as opposed to bars. When purchased new, this system, the Bowflex Revolution home gym, comes with 220 pounds of discs and is capable of around 100 exercises. How many people will actually take advantage of all 100? Probably very few. Most will probably do the basics: bench, leg extensions, curls, etc. It can definitely do some good, although there is no real sense of weight balance because everything works through two pulleys. The Bowflex Revolution works off resistance, so it's not as specific a workout as you would get from free weights, or a machine with a fixed bar.

Revolution is also not meant for tall people. Those over 6' will very likely find it to be too small. There just won't be quite enough extension to do proper leg presses, for example.

There are pros and cons to any equipment, and no product is entirely perfect. The Ab Lounge for example is highly coveted for what it can do for abdominal strengthening, but some people find it to be so comfortable that they end up using it as a chair to watch television from instead of working out. It's good that it's comfortable -- that's the whole point, to make it comfortable to do crunches -- but that comfort may signal to some that they need to kick back instead of work out. So, it's impossible for every machine to be a winner for every person.

The bottom line: do your homework and take opportunities to try out equipment before you buy it. You know yourself better than the infomercial writers do, so do what is best for you and will serve your ultimate fitness goals.

Kathy Hildebrand is a professional writer who is easily bored with her "day job" assignments. So, she researches anything and everything of interest and starts writing. Writing about an extremely wide variety of subjects keeps her skills sharp, and gives her food for thought on future paid writing assignments.

More of her research and articles can be found at www.lasertargeted.com/bowflex and other sites around the internet.

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