E3 2005: Electronic Entertainment Expo There's nothing quite like the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, affectionately known as E3. As the largest show of its kind in the world, E3 plays host to hundreds of developers showing off thousands of games; in addition, companies use E3 to display the hottest new gaming-related gadgets and technology. CNET takes you on location for in-depth coverage of what E3 2005 has to offer. | PC gaming blog
"Nvidia shined some interesting light for us on the PCs vs. consoles value proposition--namely, why a consumer should spend upward of $1,200 on the most cutting-edge graphics for their gaming PC when a console costing roughly $500 (say, Sony's PlayStation 3) will have what could be a better-looking image."
--Rich Brown, on location
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E3 2005 SLIDE SHOW E3 BLOGS PC gaming Looking for bleeding-edge reports on the state of PC gaming? Hoping to catch a glimpse of the newest titles and the engines that power them? Our own Rich Brown blogs the latest in shooters, case mods, and MMORPGs, plus everything in between, live from the field at E3. Portable gaming Sure, consoles are getting all the attention for now. But gamers will be singing a different tune when portable titles such as Grand Theft Auto PSP hit stores this fall. Want a sneak preview of what's to come in portable gaming? Look no further than David Carnoy's up-to-the-minute E3 portable games blog.
Console gaming With Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft each announcing next-generation consoles, it's clear that this year's E3 is a landmark event for home gaming. CNET's John Falcone keeps you up to date on the hottest Revolution, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 rumors in his console gaming blog. FIRST TAKES Looking for the scoop on the cutting-edge, next-generation gaming consoles announced at this year's E3? We have in-depth previews of Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's PlayStation 3, Nintendo's Revolution, and the new Game Boy Micro. Microsoft Xbox 360 The formidable Microsoft Xbox 360 combines the power of a high-end PC with the ability to play games in true high-definition. But the Xbox 360's coup de grâce may lie in its nongaming features--read our First Take to see how it may become the media-serving centerpiece of your home theater.
Sony PlayStation 3 You didn't expect Sony to take Microsoft's challenge lying down, did you? The newly announced PlayStation 3 packs some truly staggering specs into a design that's worthy of Sony's handsome PS2. What's more, its next-generation Blu-ray DVD compatibility will have movie buffs champing at the bit. Our First Take has the full story.
Nintendo Revolution Nintendo's new Revolution console is the latest product in the offbeat company's ongoing mission to turn home gaming on its head. And with its quirky array of touch-sensitive features and wireless bells and whistles, the Revolution may do just that. Read our First Take for the complete story on Mario, Yoshi, and Link's new stomping grounds.
Nintendo Game Boy Micro The Nintendo Game Boy Micro is the latest revision in a long line of Game Boy Advance handhelds. Read our First Take to see how this tiny, retro-looking device may attract a whole new crop of fans to Nintendo's wildly popular portable gaming platform.
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| CNET editors David Carnoy, John Falcone, Rich Brown, and Robert Dubbin contributed to this report. They can be contacted here. | |
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