GameBoy Micro - Get A Game Boy Micro For Less

One of the newest and best video game machines available today is the Game Boy micro. It has a smaller, sleek design that makes it very attractive especially to many people that are obsessed with gaming online and off-line. There are a few ways that people can pick this up at a fraction of the cost. Here are a few tips on how to find a GameBoy micro that will not punch a hole in your wallet.

When I was growing up, the greatest fad at the time were arcade games that were found in local stores or even large arcade centers where you had to pay a quarter to play them for a limited time. These games were very bulky and heavy and were accessible only at specific locations.

With the advent of home entertainment systems like Atari and other game systems, the concept of being able to play video games at home was born. As modern technology has increased, the size of everything has decreased including the ability to take your video game along with you. The Game Boy micro is one such toy.

Like its larger version which I believe is called the Game Boy advance SP, it allows you to play a vast assortment of games with things that are so small it boggles the imagination that a game can be contained on such a small piece of digital machinery. Kids just throw the games in their pocket, literally 10 or 20 of them, and off they go to play them all day long.

The GameBoy micro is very handy because of its small size but it can probably get lost and very easily. It would seem advantageous to attach some kind of string or Velcro to this and make sure that it cannot be lost easily while a child is playing.

The other thing that is confusing is how small the screen is. You would think that something so tiny would not be played because things like big screen TVs are in but perhaps this is a bipolar concept where very big and very small are the things that are in and what is in the middle, or what used to be the normal, are now obsolete.

If you decide to purchase a GameBoy micro for your child, make sure that it is old enough to take care of this very expensive piece of electronic equipment or else you may be out hundreds of dollars for the game and the many games that it will play if they are not careful.

The best way to get a GameBoy micro at a cheap price is too look in the local classifieds or even on the Internet for people that are selling items for money. Sometimes the first things to go far the things they need the least or things they are bored with and you can usually get a very good price.

The other possibility is looking at online auctions and seeing if you can get a used GameBoy micro that will literally save you hundreds of dollars especially if you are getting a package deal that contains games that you are picking up for only a few bucks a piece.

If you are looking for a low cost GameBoy micro, please visit: http://www.gamesboy.info for the latest Gameboy micro deals.

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Oblivion Xbox 360 Downloads

If you are looking for a complete entertainment system, then the Xbox 360 by Microsoft is what you are looking for. Combining the features of an off-line and on-line gaming console and multimedia player all rolled into one sleek package, pound for pound is more than a match for its rivals in the electronic gaming industry. And because it allows you to go online, you don't need to be a lonely gamer thanks to Xbox Live (broadband access and special subscription required) that allows you to pit your skills against other players even when you are home alone.

The games look as good as the console itself. All the games for this model of the Xbox are high-definition, so you can be sure that you are getting as close to real-life graphic renditions as you possibly can, for now. Just because it is so advanced, however, does not mean that you will need to throw away many of your old favorite Xbox games because it is backward compatible (i.e., you can still play many of your old games on it).

It comes with a user-friendly dashboard interface that allows you to go through (or straight) to the options that you want by using the controller or the remote control. Its digital multimedia capabilities allow you to play your favorite movies and music and view your pictures and personal videos. You can literally throw away all your other media players and just have the Xbox 360 to provide you all the entertainment you need.

Tired of the software you have available for your Xbox 360? Want to try something new? With the system, you do not have to even leave your house to buy the latest games and videos! All you have to have is a broadband connection, and your credit card. Thanks to the online functionalities of the Xbox 360 and its expandable HD multi-gigabyte memory, you just have to connect to the online Marketplace to purchase downloads of mini-games, movies, and even TV shows! There are even downloads of demo versions of new or popular "must-have" games that you can try out first before buying the full version!

Among the downloads that you do not want to miss is Oblivion, the fourth installment of the long-running role-playing game saga called The Elder Scrolls, which was launched in 2002. Developed by Bestheda Softworks, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's storyline actually has no real connection with the past installments. Rather, each of the four chapters (so far) evolves towards a separate aspect of the world's mythology. Oblivion starts with the killing of the Emperor of a place called Cryodiil by an unknown assassin, and the characters are sent out to discover who had committed this dastardly deed. In the meantime, the gates of Oblivion (which has parallelisms with Hell) have been opened and its denizens are hell-bent in invading Cryodiil. From there...well, only the players can decide.

Jordan Michael is an Xbox 360 enthusiast. He writes articles and review products related to Xbox 360 and have a blog all about xbox 360 Downloads that can be found here: http://xbox360classroom.blogspot.com

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Dai Senryaku VII - The Best Strategy Game You've Never Heard Of

So what is this strategy game with a name I can't pronounce? Dai Senryaku VII is a turn-based strategy game on a hexagonal grid for the Xbox that is imported from Japan. Before that worries you, it is all in English, in fact, besides the title, you wouldn't even know it was produced outside of the U.S. Dai Senryaku VII (abbreviated as DS7 for both our sakes) offers a very in-depth look at modern military conflict that is extremely satisfying. Even though it is for an aging system and won't be found in any stores offline, DS7 is definitely worth checking out.

DS7 lets you play as one of eight nations' modern militaries, with a total of over 400 different, real-world units to select from. Ranging from infantry, tanks, artillery, fighters, aircraft carriers, and many other types, it's easy to find the unit balance that fits the map being played and your play style. Units are produced (in free-play mode) only in proximity to one's Headquarters, with ships being built in ports and aircraft in airports. Each nation is presented realistically, which means that the U.S. and Russia will have better units than Japan or France, but it will cost them in deployment expenses. Logistics must also be managed, and supply trucks, ships, and tanker aircraft are vital in long-range fighting. Combat also takes place at different altitudes, with aircraft flying high, helicopters skimming the surface, troops on the ground, ships on the water, and submarines under it. Most units also carry several different weapons. A light helicopter may only carry machine guns, aircraft will have several types of missiles, ships will have a variety of weapons, and even infantry can carry anti-tank rockets, SAMs, and mortars. The depth will overwhelm those new to the playstyle, but will bring relief and add to the experience for a military buff. The camera is also very controllable and friendly.

There is a lengthy campaign that is linear, but the fighting armies are represented as different colors, with the player taking control of different nations from one mission to the next. Difficulty increases at a good pace, and the missions are widely varied to avoid repetition. Free-play mode allows the player to fight on any of the campaign maps, several dozen free scenarios, and even player-created maps from the map editor. Options are open to the player, including nations, funds, and alliances. The maps range from real-world looking, to made-up, and even the bizarre, like the moon and earth, or the outline of a cartoon face. The multiple options and map editor allow unlimited replayability.

So hopefully you've been fully introduced to a strategy game you've probably never heard of. That being said, I recommend checking DS7 out. While you won't find it in any store (most likely), it can be found online at Amazon.com and the like for a bargain price. It is very in-depth for a console game, and offers a lot of realism. Between the campaign, free-play, and a map editor, you won't get bored quickly. I highly suggest Dai Senryaku VII as one of the very few strategy games for the Xbox.

Scott is a student and avid strategy gamer. Please support him by visiting his blog http://greatstrategygames.blogspot.com/ for more reviews, info, and screenshots.

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Xbox 360 Repair Steps - How to Permanently Fix a Broken Xbox 360!

I am sure you will agree with me when I say that the Xbox 360 is a fantastic gaming console, the only problem is that its has so many hardware problems such as the red ring of death. The red ring of death can be caused by a number of different things going wrong inside the Xbox a more specifically it is due to the main chips on the motherboard overheating.

So there lies the key to fixing a broken Xbox 360. What you need to do is find a way to stop the heat build up on the motherboard and also a way to protect the GPU and the CPU which deal with the main processing of all your games. I could of course go into great detail but unless you are technically minded it would be very hard to explain the exact problem.

However before you get ready to throw your console in the dustbin you should not give up as there is still hope that you can repair your console with a good Xbox 360 repair guide. You see a few of them about online and if you are going to go down this route it is advisable that you pick up a repair guide with a complete guarantee and also it should contain preview videos so you can carry out the work and see what you're getting first.

Another thing any good repair guide should say and guarantee is the fact that the work will be a permanent fix and you should not need to do it again. You can of course send the Xbox back to Microsoft and they will fix it for you for a price. The amount you pay for the fix will be about $140 and the other downside of this is that it can take about six weeks to get your console back with no guarantees that you will not encounter exactly the same problem again in the future.

Lastly make sure with any repair guide that you get good customer support and you cannot really go wrong and this is a viable option to fix your broken console!

I hope this article has explain some steps that you can take to repair your Xbox 360 as quickly as possible!

Happy gaming!

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