by Tim Crosby
Video gamers looking to work up a sweat swear Wii Sports games get their heart rate going. Find out how one Wii geek lost 9 pounds (4 kilograms) playing video tennis.
With sales topping $7 billion last year the focus on game ratings will only intensify. Find out how the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rates games how the ratings are enforced and how ratings affect game sales.
Prices: Video Game Consoles
Nintendo 3DS includes two screens. The bottom touch screen makes use of a telescoping stylus that is stored in the unit itself. The top screen displays 3D visuals to the naked eye. Looking at the screen is like peering through a window into a world where characters and objects have true depth. The system also has a 3D Depth Slider that lets players select the level of 3D they enjoy the most. The 3D effect can be ratcheted up to the highest level scaled back to a more moderate setting or even turned off pletely depending on the preference of the user. Nintendo 3DS Features: 3D Upper Screen Touch Lower Screen New input & controls Inward-Facing Camera 3D Depth Slider Wireless Switch Dual Outward-Facing Cameras Augmented Reality (AR) Games and built-in applications Circle Pad Gyro Sensor Motion Sensor and Pedometer. Accessories included: Charging Cradle AC Adapter Nintendo 3DS Stylus six AR Cards for use with augmented reality games 2 GB SD Card for storing photos music and downloadable content.
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