what's inside: video games & gear channel

 

Video games have come of age as an entertainment medium and the technology continues to mature. Learn about how your favorite video game consoles work, and see what's on the gaming horizon.

Video Game Peripherals

Before you can play the game, you’ve got to know your peripherals. Learn how joysticks, light guns and other devices work. See more »

Video Game Systems

What’s in a video game system? We'll explore the answers, highlighting games such as Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and the Wii, among others. See more »

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How many calories do you burn playing the average Wii game?

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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.