Use & Enjoy Your A/V Gear : video games

Tech Terms Demystified: 1080p vs. 1080i

KenSpike — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:23:00 GMT

If you're researching buying a new HDTV, you may have come across this question: "1080p vs. 1080i — which is better?" Not surprising, actually. "1080p vs. 1080i" is one of the most common searches on the Crutchfield web site. Let's take a look at what...(read more)

Buying video games for young children

Kristen S — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:28:00 GMT

Every time I see my six-year-old niece, she amazes me with how big she’s grown and how smart she is. During my last visit, I was shocked to see her playing video games on a pink Nintendo DS. I thought for sure she was too young to understand the game...(read more)

All I Want for Christmas is…Video Games in my Stocking

Kristen S — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:48:00 GMT

I started playing video games on the original Nintendo system when I was in elementary school, and I’ve been a huge fan of gaming ever since. In fact, there are several video games on my Christmas wish list this year. But after a recent conversation with...(read more)

HDTVs, lag, and Game Mode

LorenB — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:35:00 GMT

High-definition TVs display fantastic images that make movies and TV shows come alive like never before. But playing video games on an HDTV can be rather tricky, especially if they require precise timing, like Rock Band or the latest version of Tiger...(read more)

Wii Fit: Aerobics and Balance Games

Kristen S — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:27:00 GMT

It's been a little over two months since I started this series on the Wii Fit . Now I'd like to finish up with a look at the aerobics and balance games. I've grouped them both together because there are fewer exercises in these two categories than in...(read more)

Wii Fit: Strength Training

Kristen S — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:52:00 GMT

In my previous posts, I've talked about getting started with Wii Fit and doing the yoga exercises . Now that I've had the Wii for a few weeks, my new favorite exercises are the strength training exercises. I like running and biking, and I love playing...(read more)

An Introduction to Wii Fit

Kristen S — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:40:00 GMT

I love playing video games, but I feel guilty going home to play our Playstation® 3 or Xbox 360™ after sitting down at work for 8+ hours each day. That's why I was excited when Nintendo announced Wii Fit — a video game that combines fitness and play for...(read more)

What Wii Did For My Mom

Kristen S — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:10:00 GMT

My boyfriend and I finally got a Wii™ for our apartment about two months ago. We had wanted one for a while, but they’re hard to get. The demand is pretty high, and it’s no wonder. It seems there’s a story every other week about a school using Wiis to...(read more)

Noise-Isolating Headphones Help Video Recording

JRS — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:34:00 GMT

I used to be a disc jockey at a local rock radio station here in Charlottesville, Virginia. The headphones of choice for many DJs on a budget were the Sony MDR-V600 . These were big, loud, rock and roll headphones. Their large vinyl ear cups did a pretty...(read more)

Plasma TVs & gaming don't mix -- or do they?

Amanda — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:09:00 GMT

For years, plasma TVs were considered off-limits to anyone who wanted to play video games. The threat of burn-in loomed -- play the same game for too long, and your health bar, ammo count, and any other stationary display could be permanently etched into...(read more)