The ever improving gaming experience
The increasing technological growth of the 21st century has perhaps hit the gaming sector, whether this be console or PC, with the most force. Over the last few years we have seen a whole multitude of developments which enable today’s modern gamer access to some of the most realistic experiences available through the gaming-medium. The modern gamer now has the luxury of incredible dynamic CPU systems, vastly improved graphical capabilities as well as life-like physics’ engines on modern consoles that almost literally bring the gaming experience to real life.
Two strands in console gaming can be broadly delineated. There is firstly the computer gaming industry, PC gaming, as well as the console gaming industry, which consists of the various console that we have seen come and go over the years (Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo).
Computer gaming has recently seen massive advancements in technology which shows just how far it has comes from its infant days of 2d pong or pinball. Ever since the introduction of faster and more powerful computer systems, we have seen an exponential improvement in PC gaming potential. Graphically, the improvement noticed has been marked, with every year the introduction of ever sharper resolutions thanks to new high definition technology. Similarly, the physics engines on which PC games are based have taken a life of their own and now operate at dizzying levels of sophistication.
Furthermore, this proliferation of new gaming advancements has translated onto the console scene. From the early days of the Playstation’s inception, we now have the Playstation 3 which is compatible not only as a blu-ray DVD player but also offer cutting edge levels of precision which altogether enhance the consumer gaming experience. Hundreds of game titles are now formatted for the PS3 and the exploding interest from previously dormant markets (Asia) means that future interest is likewise bound to increase. The Playstation’s main rival in the console gaming industry, the Xbox 360, has similarly seen a staggering rate of success amongst a wide range of markets. Having faced doubts over its initial model, Microsoft adapted the sequel to its initial product, the Xbox, and made it HD compatible. Having tweaked some of the previously criticised characteristics of the Xbox (most notably variety of gaming options as well as control figurations), the 360 has been an undoubted hit and continues to sell well even in times of economic contraction. One way is to sell game consoles and packaged games to online trade sites like MusicMagpie, so when new technology hits the high street - you can claw back the initial cost outlay, because keeping up with the latest and greatest, and experiencing that new console feeling is a must.
Whilst this economic recession does indeed pose challenges gaming markets have not yet had to deal with, it remains to be seen whether the industry will grow at such a rate that it did during the previous decade. If the rate of technological growth remains how it is, however, then one has every reason to be hopeful.
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