1. Games consoles 1

2. What is a video game?  A computer that enables games to be played on television through digital projectors

3. Peripherals  Wireless controller to control games up to 30 feet away from the console  Wireless headsets to chat to other console users online  Hard drive transfer to transfer games and movies to external hard disk drive  Webcam/speaker/microphone set for video chats with other console users online  Motion sensors for hands-free gaming  High definition (HD) equipment for HD gaming – HD TV and HDMI cable

4. Features of the games consoles  High resolution output for high definition games  CD, DVD and Blu-ray optical drives  Connectivity USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and network cable  Capable of multi-player online gaming

5. Nintendo Wii vs PlayStation 3 vs Xbox Kinect  Motion sensor  Hands free using laser and infrared camera build up a picture in the room and identify which part of the body and furniture is moving  View HD movies using Blu-ray drive  Using Internet connection to stream movies  Bluetooth keyboard to use email and instant messaging  Watch digital television channels and use the console storage to pause, rewind and record

6. Current Development  Smart TV also called connected TV which they have internet connection  Smartphones and tablets with HDMI connectivity so you can use the device to play games on a HD television

7. Future development  Controlling a game using thoughts alone  An Iphone app is available that allows users wearing neuro headsets to move and control objects on the screen using thought.

9. Tony is trying to decide whether to buy a computer or a dedicated games console  Give two advantages of buying a computer rather than a games console  Give two disadvantages of buying a computer rather than a games console