PSP Versus The Nintendo DS

Let me begin by saying that both the PSP and DS are excellent hand held games. I have experienced both and both have qualities that make them and excellent hand held game. However, depending on what you are looking for, one game might be better suited than the other.

The Nintendo DS is a great game with a huge selection of titles. The unique aspect of the Nintendo DS is the touch screen. This allows you to actually touch the screen and select game menus or use the pen provided to interact with some games. This is a great feature for kids. It has a section on the game system, which allows my kids to actually draw and write with the pen and it appears on the screen. Next, the games are really good. The game graphics are also just as good as the PSP. However, if you are looking for a hand held game with really good sports games, the DS is not the game of choice. For some reason the regular sports game titles seem to play differently than on the PSP. The DS seems to be geared more for little kids and not so much for the older gamers. Some of the best games for the DS are the Mario games. The most played game on the DS in my household is Mario Cart. This game never loses its playability, no matter what system it is on.

The Sony PSP is a really cool hand held game, which is suited much more for the older gamers. The PSP has comparable graphics and game play, except for sports games. PSP has really excelled when it come to the sports genre. The graphics are much better and it seems like a more advanced version than what is available for DS. Game play seems to be much better on the PSP, when playing a sports game. I personally enjoy sports games the most, so I prefer the PSP. One of the best features of the PSP is the ability to download PSP games to the PSP. This can be done through a reliable internet download website. A good site can be hard to find so be careful.

To find a reliable place to download PSP game go to http://www.download-free-psp-games.com. This site will give you a list of the top three sites online.

Choosing between PSP and DS can be dependent upon what you are looking for as a gamer.

Jason writes for http://www.download-free-psp-games.com A website dedicated to finding the best way to download free PSP games for PSP.

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Legal Music Downloads vs. File-Sharing

Consumer attitudes towards music downloads have changed dramatically. Legal music downloads have increased by almost 30% whilst illegal downloads have seen a decline of the same amount. Why the change ? Research in Austria suggests that consumers fear legal action against file-sharing (illegal music downloads).Not only are you breaking the law by downloading copyrighted material, but you are also downloading potentially harmful viruses to your PC. Close to 40% of file-sharers in the US and the UK have cited that the main reason they stopped downloading music using P2P (peer-to-peer) programs such as Kazaa was due to the fear of lawsuits. Since the recording industry started taking legal action against file-sharers in September of 2003, 14227 actions have been announced in 12 countries. These lawsuits can cost you tens of thousands of dollars !

It isn't your average teenager who downloads music illegally on the internet. You would be surprised to learn that people from all walks of life are involved too. Doctors, teachers, nurses, cooks, university students, and even a judge ! John Kennedy, IFPI (International Federation of Phonogram and Videogram Producers) Chairman and CEO, had this to say, "We are now seeing real evidence that people are increasingly put off by illegal file-sharing and turning to legal ways of enjoying music online. Whether it's fear of getting caught breaking the law, or the realisation that many networks could damage your home PC, attitudes are changing, and that is good news for the whole music industry."

Legal music downloading started really taking off during the first half of 2005, especially in Europe. In the US alone, 159 million tracks were legally downloaded in that period. Subscriptions to online music downloading services such as Napster, iTunes and Rhapsody now count well over 3 million users. Napster, for example, is expanding its reach. There is Napster UK, Napster Germany and Napster Canada. Hopefully they will expand into countries like Australia, France, South Africa and many more.

Connect by Sony, Real's Rhapsody, and Apple's iTunes are three of the most popular legal downloading services. You can expect to get charged between 79 and 99 per song. The monthly subscription charges range between $10 and $15. What would you rather pay ? $15 per month or $15,000 in court fees ?

File-sharing networks are plentiful on the internet, with Kazaa being one of the most popular. Yes, the music is free, but you are better off paying the price of a CD per month and getting your music legally.

With the RIAA issuing lawsuits to individuals who share files illegally online, people are looking to obtain their music legally. Visit http://www.download-music-legally.net for your free 14-day trial.

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Wii Rock Band - The Greatest Video Game Ever

Worth The Money

I recently bought Rock Band for my Nintendo Wii gaming system. I'm not actually a huge video game player so I thought it may be a mistake considering the very high cost of the system (over $180 including tax.) But I am a huge music lover and it looked like fun, so I splurged on it. I'm glad I did. It is easily the best video game ever.

Forget Guitar Hero

I already had Guitar Hero for my Wii. I had played it quite a bit at first but quickly grew bored of it as while it can be fun at first - after awhile it seems pointless as it doesn't have anything to do with playing a real guitar.

Drumming & Singing

For me what makes Wii Rock Band so awesome is the drumming and singing portions. Sure the guitar part can be amusing. But it's the drumming and singing that make it awesome. Why? Because when you become a good drummer on Wii Rock Band you actually improve your real life drumming abilities! That's because it's such a lifelike representation of what it's like to play real drums. Sure it's not exactly the same, but it's close enough for Government work (as the old saying goes.)

Similarly with the singing part of the game. If you can learn to sing a song on Rock Band at a very high level on the expert setting then you are not merely beating a video game, you are becoming a much better singer who has greatly improved their ability to sing in key. How cool is that?

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Want To Download PSP Games? Here Are 3 Things That Will Get You Nailed

On the surface, many of the sites offering you the ability to download PSP games appear to be legit. They've got the nice graphics, the normal 'disclaimers', they even have privacy policies! I mean, how much more legal could that be? There are a few who you can trust, but for the most part, if you make a pick the wrong place you could get fined thousands of dollars!

Well, the reality is vastly different. And here's why: most of the sites where you download PSP games are not letting you do it legally. The games, movies and TV shows they offer are all pirated. Now I'm not one to point a finger at downloaders. I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it! However, would you pay for the privilege of getting hacked stuff?

How To Avoid Fines When You Download PSP Games: Do Your Homework

Think about it for a second, if you're paying to get games, they have your personal info! What do you think happens when Sony steps in and shuts one of these sites down?

Yea, they know all about you. And if you just purchased a "Life Time Membership" to a PSP Hack site, how much of that cash do you think you'll get back?

How To Avoid Fines When You Download PSP Games: 100,000,000 Games?

This one should be obvious. If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.

My rule is to always shy away from the sites offering more games than the entire collection of Sony gaming systems could support. Seriously. How dumb do they think we are!? And if they really do have 100 Million games what kind of crap are they trying to pass off, and where are they finding them? Last I checked, it wasn't that fun to wander through some off topic RPG where the dialog is in Russian.

How To Avoid Fines When You Download PSP Games: Why Do You Want My Email?

This one has it's good and bad side, but when you're dealing with a site that's offering 100% illegal content for a fee I'm not so sure I can trust their anti SPAM and privacy policy.

So the bottom line is pretty simple: Use your best judgment when choosing a site to download PSP Games. There are a few out there who will cut you a fair deal, but the massive majority... not so much. Watch yourself out there!

Jonny Andrews (aka: GeckoKid) is a video PSP enthusiast who took it upon himself to uncover the truth about what happens when you Download PSP Games. He has spent the money and beat up the customer service reps so you don't have to! Check out his free information page where you will find undercover reports, tips, reviews and price lists for the safest and highest quality places to Download your PSP Games.

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