How Dreamcast Works

Popular Science magazine recognized the Sega Dreamcast as one of the most important and innovative products of 1999. Find out what made it so amazing.

How Game Boy Advance Works

Microsoft and Sony may have a piece of the console crown, but Nintendo still reigns when it comes to handhelds. Check out the Game Boy Advance.

How GameCube Works

It's not the best-selling console ... or the one with the best buzz... or the one with the most bells and whistles. But it's still one heck of a cool machine. Check out what the GameCube has under the hood.

How Gizmondo Works

The Gizmondo is a handheld gaming console -- but it's also an MP3 player, a camera, a movie player, and a GPS reciever. Learn what else the Gizmondo can do and what sets it apart from other portable gaming units.

How Joysticks Work

Video games are amazing creations, but the fact remains that if you input you can't play. Take a look inside the quintessential game controller and see how it has evolved over the years.

How N64 Works

The Nintendo 64 is an extremely popular video game system, with millions of users around the world! Learn where it all started and what's inside.

How Nintendo DS Works

With Sony's new portable on its tail, Nintendo's chose not to create a bigger, faster processor, but the Nintendo DS, which stands for either "dual screen" or "developer's system," depending on who you ask.

How PlayStation 2 Works

The PlayStation 2 was one of the most anticipated game systems ever developed. Take a look inside and see what the PS2 had to offer.

How PlayStation 3 Works

The PS3 boasts an incredible microprocessor, a brand-new graphics processor and what may be some of the most phenomenal on-screen images ever. Learn all about PlayStation 3 and check out the new controller.

How PlayStation Works

The PlayStation is one of the most popular video game systems of all time, with millions of users around the world! Learn where it all started and what's inside!

How the Phantom Works

The Phantom finally showed itself in January, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Does the new console have the legs to run with the big boys? Get the facts and place your bets.

How the PlayStation Portable Works

With its widescreen display, powerful graphics and ability to do more than play games, the PlayStation Portable (PSP) stands out in the crowd. Find out what else Sony has packed into the PSP and see how it measures up.

How Video Game Systems Work

From Pong to PS3, take an inside look at computer consoles and how they work their magic to keep you entertained for hours (or days …) on end.

How Xbox 360 Works

For the Xbox 360, Microsoft rebuilt the system and console from the ground up. From the name to the look to hardware and features, the Xbox 360 is a radically different and more powerful machine than its predecessor.

How Xbox Live Works

Microsoft launched Xbox Live to much fanfare in 2002, and the hype seems justified. Last year, the number of users topped 2 million. Learn about Xbox Live's features and find out how to set it up.