A Review of the Super Nintendo Controller

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System was a very impressive gaming platform when it was first introduced to the public and the early 1990s. The first Nintendo Entertainment System was quite an achievement in itself, but when the SNES came out it was really my introduction as to how cool it came they were. The Sega Genesis and the turbo Grafix 16 were already on the market, so the SNES was a day little late getting to the party and joining other video game consoles, but it was worth the wait. Of the third generation consoles, the SNES was gets my vote as the number one gaming platform and I've had them all. The SNES is the only one of the three I still sometimes play today.

One of my very favorite features about the system was the Super Nintendo controller. The Super Nintendo controller was a breakthrough in many ways. Not only did it have twice as many buttons on the face as the original NES controller, the Super Nintendo also featured in buttons on either shoulder. It's not hard to see where present-day videogame consoles were born Its clear that the Super Nintendo controller set the stage for the future.

The style of the Super Nintendo controller brought options and features to the SNES games that never before would have been possible. One game in particular where it really made the difference was Street Fighter II. Probably one of the most popular SNES games ever produced, and probably one of the most popular console games ever, Street Fighter II probably wouldn't have been as good if it didn't have that awesome controller. Every button was not only used but necessary, and the very arrangement of the Super Nintendo controller was intregal for playing the game. The folks at Sega didn't pick up on this right away, and came out with their own knock off version of Super Nintendo controller for their Genesis, but it didn't have those cool shoulder buttons, and wasn't anywhere near as comfortable to use either.

Looking at current game controllers, there really hasn't been that much of a change. Today they have redesigned hand grips that allow for trigger buttons as well as shoulder buttons, but the actually face of the controllers look very much like the original Super Nintendo controllers. Some manufacturers, like Microsofts Xbox controller, even have a similar kind of color scheme to the buttons that was found on the old SNES controller. That isn't very surprising actually. There is nothing new about the copying superior products. The Super Nintendo controller is definitely a superior product, and will no doubt be type for game controllers for generations to come.

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The Wave Of The Future, Digital Radio Is Here To Stay

Digital radio has struggled to make it's place in the market. Most of the United States does not yet own a digital or Satellite radio and the reasons are clear. The digital radio receivers are not only expensive at the present time, but you must also subscribe to one of the services available for a monthly fee. This monthly fee is more of a deturant than the high prices on the Satellite radio receivers. Many stores that sell digital radio receivers are putting up many promotions in the form of discounts and rebates to try to entice the customer into buying.

I personally feel that digital radio receivers will follow the same path that most electronics follow. In the beginning the price point will be high and as technology improves and mass manufacturing processes are improved, then the costs will come down significantly. We have seen this trend in the past on items such as televisions, VCRs, telephones, stero equipment to name but a few.

Digital radio stations have thousands more options to offer the listener than regular old AM and FM analog radio stations. There is the quality issue. Gone are the days in which the radio quality would fluctuate based on whether or not you were driving under an overpass or passing by power lines. Through digital, there is relatively no disturbance from any outside sources which could disrupt your listening experience. This is one of the biggest pluses to digital radio. Also, there is no need for the guessing game when you hear a track you like and the disk jockey simply neglects to mention the name of it. With digital radio stations and an invention called radiotext, listeners will be able to read the name of the artist and title of the track right on their radio receiver as the song is playing. Radio stations will also be able to transmit information about the news, weather and traffic directly into text form on your radio receiver. I like these options very much.

Any station that currently says it is totally digital is lying. They are simply a hybrid of analog and digital where the radio receiver first picks up the analog signal and then homes in on the digital signal for a better quality broadcast. The possibilities do not end there though, as it may even be possible for digital stations to broadcast pictures and videos directly to your car or home stereo through the magic of digital broadcasting.

Although terrestrial digital radio stations are at least ten years off, there is a way to experience some of the benefits of digital radio stations today. Satellite radio, brought to you in America by XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio offer the closest thing to full digital radio. They provide the listener with high quality sound and radiotext to let people see what they are listening too.

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Xbox Game Reviews - Ninja Gaiden Black

Ninja Gaiden Black was a revival of Ninja Gaiden series. the game was the first release for Xbox console and the fifth original release in Ninja Gaiden game series. It was released in 2004.

The player will assume the role of Dragon Ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, and the player must fight tons of enemy to recover the stolen Dark Dragon Blade.

Plot :

The Dragon clan was an ancient race that fought against the force of evils. Ryu Hayabusa is one of the descendants of the Dragon clan. The Dragon clan possessed two magical items: the Dragon sword and the Dark Dragon Blade. The Dragon sword has been passed down to Ryu Hayabusas family from generation to generation. However, the Dark Dragon Blade was made from the bones of great evil black dragon, and it possessed great evil power. Nobody was allowed to use it. One of the duties of the clan was to sealed away the evil Dark Dragon Blade. Unfortunately, it was stolen one day by Vigoor Empire. Ryu Hayabusa must recover the evil Dark Dragon Blade back to the village.

Weapon Systems:

The player can choose several weapons throughout the game. Some weapons can be found at the shop. Some weapons can only be obtained during the key events. In general, Weapons come in three different classes: magic, projectile, and melee. Magic and Melee weapons are strong for direct attack. On the other hands, projectile weapons are used to stun the enemies.

Overall Ninja Gaiden Black is a fun game to play. It supplies with a new story , new missions, and many great cinematic cut scenes.

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