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PlayStation 3 the innovative gaming console offers the gamer the most exciting and enjoyable gaming experiences ever, enter into the gaming world and experience gaming thrills second to none.

This console allows you to play high-end games, with quality, sound effects and amazing graphics and offers an experience that cannot be surpassed; you will be glued to your seat experiencing thrill after thrill with impressive features and user-friendly interface.

PlayStation 3 is a phenomenal console, and should be taken care of in order to remain healthy, it is a sensitive piece of equipment, and still not many people take the correct steps to turn the mean machine off properly.

Human error can cause a high percentage of faults, when the many hours of gaming is over, your console should be turned off to standby mode and then the power switched off, Sony have fixed this problem with the PS3 slim, by removing the switch in the back all together, it is imperative to enter standby mode before cutting the power, this will decrease the likeliness of the HDD being corrupted.

If you want to enjoy the gaming thrills on offer by this phenomenal console for a long time to come, it makes sense to ensure you take good care of this precious toy and if you get symptoms of a hint of a problem then it goes without saying one should never tamper with the console or open it, and is a big mistake to shake it like a rag doll, this will not help you get back to gaming as soon as possible.

Overheating is a common problem and to eliminate this, dust regularly, and never leave the console in an enclosed space, this will stop the device from breathing in much needed cool air, also the room temperature should not be too warm.

Switch the console off, give it a break, this will give it time to cool down, and do not stretch for the do-it-yourself manual, seek the help of a reputable PlayStation 3 repair service. Other problems have been reported by many users, such as freezing, in most cases after the console has been used for hours at a stretch, this is put down to overheating of internal components.

If you should have problems do some checks first, check for loose wire connections, or you may download the latest updates in the hopes that will fix the bug and your system will spring into life and function normally, you may encounter a yellow, red or blinking green light, and your mindset goes into overdrive thinking this will definitely mean a new console, keep cool, it has been reported that about 95% of problems is a heat issue.

A spokesman for PS Pros a PS3 repair service operating out of their London premises said of course there have been problems reported with the PS3 it is a very complex and sophisticated machine, and we can certainly repair all faults, we actually offer a same day PlayStation 3 repair service for those living in the London area, just walk in and we repair your console while you wait, or get your PlayStation 3 repair done by using our postal service, either way we offer the best repair prices around.

For further information visit: www.ps-pros.co.uk

The gaming console has led the way for living room entertainment since the dawn of computer games, with diminutive size and low price bolstering its appeal. With the advance of powerful pint-sized PC systems are the days of gaming consoles numbered, can a do-it-all mini PC break through into peoples’ living rooms?

On the face of it, a gaming console seems far cheaper with a much lower initial outlay. Currently, an Xbox 360 console package with a game and controller can be snapped up for just 150, whilst an cheap gaming PC would cost at least 300 – 400. This is a very clever marketing push employed by the manufacturers of Xbox and PS3. In fact, both vendors lose money when a console is purchased as the development and manufacturing costs are much higher.

It is important to realise that the profit element comes from the games, online subscriptions and extra peripherals. The prices for console games are about 20% – 30% higher than PC games, and there are no online subscription charges when gaming on a PC. If these elements are taken into account, then over a lifespan of 5 years of gaming on a console you would spend as much if not more money in total in comparison to buying a cheap mini PC.

Putting aside the price factor, it is undeniable that a PC has much more to offer than a gaming console. A mini PC connected to a big screen in the living room can become an entertainment hub able to access the internet, check emails, play music, watch and record TV, play DVDs, load media from an external HDD or any portable device, play online media and do much more besides.

The performance of even a mini PC is always at the cutting-edge compared to a gaming console. An Xbox360 or PS3 uses a graphics processor that was developed over 5 years ago; it is less powerful than even the most basic of modern graphics cards. Graphics card development is such that a top-of-the-range model a year ago can be out-classed by a mid-range model today. With a gaming console, you will not be able to appreciate a game at its top quality settings and resolution. Although playable, the game would never leave you immersed with its realism and depth, which is a shame as the latest games are developed to give you that wow factor, except when playing on a gaming console.

The components used in a gaming console are proprietary technology, which means that carrying out any upgrades or repairs is simply not possible. Also there is not much scope for design customisation, although there are firms that will paint a console or controller to make it unique, making these modifications usually voids the warranty as a seal would be broken. In comparison, any PC can be easily upgraded or modified, a mini PC can be opened up and a part replaced or upgraded to give it a performance boost.

There are some advantages that gaming consoles have that a PC will find hard to compete with. A console has been and always will be very simple and user-friendly. You don’t need to install a game before playing it, you don’t need to worry about downloading the latest updates and drivers before running a game – Even a child can just plug and play! The controllers for consoles are also very easy to get your head round, whilst PC gaming requires a bit of preparation to familiarise yourself with which buttons to use on the keyboard.

Gaming consoles are also perfect for multiplayer fun, where a number of controllers can be hooked up and friends can simultaneously play against each other on the sofa. Popular games for multiplayer action are traditionally fighting games such as Smash Brothers and Street Fighter. PCs are not usually used for playing against friends in the same room, but this can be achieved by connecting USB Xbox360 controllers.

All-in-all, the advantages of the gaming console are the simplicity and user-friendliness, as they are designed for gaming only, a PC would always be less straightforward and demand certain amount of technical nous as it’s designed to do far more, and is inherently complicated.

In conclusion, there are far more advantages of having a mini PC in your living room instead of a gaming console. But this is not appreciated by most people as the low price and intuitiveness of a gaming console will always give it more appeal.