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Console Wars – Move vs. Kinect: E3 2011 (Round 4)

Move vs. Kinect is the focus of Console Wars Season 2, and in this fourth round, LP takes a look at the impact E3 2011 had on the latest generation of motion controls. The Sony Move and Microsoft Kinect were released within just a few months of one another, and that immediately set up a

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Console Wars – Move vs. Kinect: The Killer App (Round 3)

Move vs. Kinect is the focus of Console Wars Season 2, and in this third round, LP takes a look at the killer apps that could potentially decide which system is right for you. The Sony Move and Microsoft Kinect were released within just a few months of one another, and that immediately set up a Move

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Console Wars – Move vs. Kinect: Precision & Accuracy (Round 2)

Move vs. Kinect is the focus of Console Wars Season 2, and in this second round, LP focuses on the precision and accuracy of the two controllers. The Sony Move and Microsoft Kinect were released within just a few months of one another, and that immediately set up a Move vs. Kinect argument amongst gamers.

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Console Wars – Move vs. Kinect: Design (Round 1)

Move vs. Kinect is the focus of Console Wars Season 2, and in this first round, LP focuses on the design of the two controllers. The Sony Move and Microsoft Kinect were released within just a few months of one another, and that immediately set up a Move vs. Kinect argument amongst gamers. Was it

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Move vs. Kinect: Console Wars Teaser

Console Wars Season 2 is finally upon us. We teased you a while back that the Console Wars were returning, and now here is your first video taste of what it’s all going to be about.  Yes, LP, the host of season 1 has returned, and this time out we’re pitting the Sony Move against

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Console Wars Season 2 Coming Soon

The Console Wars was a video series where we pitted PlayStation 3 against Xbox 360 in a fight to determine the best console. Whatever will we do for season 2? (Yes, LP will be at the helm) For those of you who may be new around these parts, the Console Wars was a 12 round

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Console Wars Flashback: Round 12 – The Finale

We’ve gone through an 11 round slug fest, and still don’t have a winner.  Both Sony and Microsoft’s gaming consoles have taken their hits, and we are down to the final round to determine a champion.    It is with great sadness that this series comes to an end, but this final round is the best

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Console Wars Flashback: Round 11 – The Future

The ‘Console Wars’ are back, and this time LP has future features in his sights.  It’s been a long and hard fought road, with the Xbox and PS3 each throwing some serious punches and the score a very close 5-4.  With only one round to go after this, the PS3 can lock it up if

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Console Wars Flashback: Round 10 – Exclusive Games (Part 1)

We have received many requests from those who missed the latest round of the Console Wars to repost, so, please enjoy. In a tightly contested match-up, the Console Wars series is nearing it’s end.   Up this round we have what most people have been asking for, exclusive games.  These two machines serve a variety of

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Console Wars Flashback: Round 1 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3

Like Mario versus Bowser, Paris against Nicole, or the world against Kanye, some battles rage one.  We continue the tradition of epic battles as he puts the high definition powerhouse (no offense Mario) consoles through a battery of tests. In the first installment of Console Wars, TechnoBuffalo’s own LP takes a look at controller usability

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Console Wars Round 12 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: The Finale

We’ve gone through an 11 round slug fest, and still don’t have a winner. Both Sony and Microsoft’s gaming consoles have taken their hits, and we are down to the final round to determine a champion. It is with great sadness that this series comes to an end, but this final round is the best yet. 

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Console Wars Round 11 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: The Future

The ‘Console Wars’ are back, and this time LP has future features in his sights.  It’s been a long and hard fought road, with the Xbox and PS3 each throwing some serious punches and the score a very close 5-4.  With only one round to go after this, the PS3 can lock it up if

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Console Wars Round 10 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: Exclusive Games (Part 2)

It’s time for the conclusion of Round 10 of our Console Wars series. In part 2 (Part 1 HERE) we further explore the console exclusive games and declare a winner.  There are two rounds left to go and and either machine can still pull out the victory.  Which side of the fence are you on?

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Console Wars Round 10 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: Exclusive Games (Part 1)

We have received many requests from those who missed the latest round of the Console Wars to repost, so, please enjoy. In a tightly contested match-up, the Console Wars series is nearing it’s end. Up this round we have what most people have been asking for, exclusive games. These two machines serve a variety of purposes, but

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Console Wars Round 9 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: Multi-Platform Games

With only four rounds left, the console wars series is getting closer to declaring a winner.  This edition brings multiplatform games into LP’s sights, and he puts the same games from both consoles head to head.  Have PS3 developers been able to harness its full potential?  Does the Xbox 360 offer the better experience? Sit

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Console Wars Round 8 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: Media Playback

Round 8 of the console wars is here, and this time LP is putting media playback to the test.  Both are strong competitors taking very different approaches to media, but like any good battle, only one will come out on top.  Which corner are you in? Check out round 9 of our epic Console Wars

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Console Wars Round 7 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: Online Experience

Round 7 of the console wars is here, and LP has online gameplay in his sights.  The online experience of each system is paramount to overall user satisfaction, and both Sony and Microsoft offer a very unique solutions.  The previous rounds have been tightly contested, and this one is no different.  Which console do you

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Console Wars Round 6 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: User Interface

The wait is over, round 6 of Console Wars is finally here, and TechnoBuffalo users get to see it first.  In this edition of the Console Wars LP covers the user interface of both consoles in a grueling match that narrowly has a winner.  We still have 6 rounds left to go, and it’s looking

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Console Wars Round 5 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: GPU

The wait is over, round 5 of the console wars starts now, and TechnoBuffalo viewers get to see it a day early.  In this edition LP covers the GPU from both systems, and debates how they effect game-play and overall system performance.   We still have 7 rounds left, so this war is from from

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Console Wars Round 4 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: CPU

In our fourth installment of Console Wars, we compare the CPU of the Xbox 360 with that of the PS3. This video explains the technology behind Each processing unit, plus describes how each impacts the experience for the gamer. We also debunk the myth that the PS3 has eight cores. Check out round 5 of

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Console Wars Round 2 & 3 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: Hardware

As a follow up to our grueling first round face off between the Xbox 360 and PS3 where we compared the controllers, we present you with rounds 2 and 3. This time, it’s the console hardware that we put head-to-head. We take a look at specs, inputs and outputs, plus compare the prices of the

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Console Wars Round 1 – Xbox 360 Vs. PS3: Controllers

Like Mario versus Bowser, Paris against Nicole, or the world against Kanye, some battles rage one.  We continue the tradition of epic battles as he puts the high definition powerhouse (no offense Mario) consoles through a battery of tests. In the first installment of Console Wars, I take a look at controller usability on both

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