The gaming world has also received some incredible advancements in 2013. Here are some of the best consoles, and more, releasing this year
PLAYSTATION 4
RELEASE DATE: December
PRICE: TBA
WHAT’S NEW:
1. 8 GB GDDR5 RAM powered by 64 bit processor with 8 cores
2. DualShock 4 controller with touchpad
3. Function to record, edit and upload and share game footage with friends
HOW IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE: The improved functions on the PlayStation 4 will allow you to enjoy a more social gaming experience than ever before. However, the Xbox 720 seems to have the edge with better updates.
RAZER EDGE PRO
RELEASE DATE: March
PRICE: Rs. 81,000
DESCRIPTION: A Windows 8 tablet which is made especially for portable gaming with addon handles
FEATURES:
1. Windows 8 on an Intel i7 processor
2. 10.1-inch screen with multitouch HD display
3. 8 GB RAM and storage capacity of 256 GB
HOW IT WILL CHANGE
YOUR LIFE: One of the best available options for on-the-go gaming, the Razer Edge Pro is a tablet computer with high specifications to make sure you don’t miss out on your gaming life. Unfortunately, the price is the biggest deterrent.
XBOX 720
RELEASE DATE: December
PRICE: TBA
WHAT’S NEW:
1. Kinect 2.0 motion control
2. IllumiRoom augmented reality gameplay
3. Xbox Live Interface
HOW IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE: Although the requirement of being constantly connected to the Internet is a dampener, the IllumiRoom technology coupled with the new Kinect will incredibly improve the gaming experience.
OUYA
RELEASE DATE: June
PRICE: Rs. 5,400
DESCRIPTION: An Android based gaming console with free-to-play downloadable games
FEATURES:
1. 1.7 GHz Quad-Core processor
2. 1 GB RAM with 8 GB flash storage
HOW IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE: While the ability to root the operating system within warranty has been praised, the console on the whole is fairly poor compared to the big players in the gaming world. The Ouya is only a good idea for gaming when your PS4 or Xbox 720 is unavailable.
OCULUS RIFT
RELEASE DATE: End of year
PRICE: Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 16,000
DESCRIPTION: A head-mounted display which places you directly into the world of the game by creating a 3D visual environment.
FEATURES:
1. 110 degree field of view
2. 1280 x 800 resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio
3. Tracks your head movements to place you effectively into the virtual world
4. LCD screen of 7 inches with 24 bit pixels
HOW IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE: While other companies are making further attempts to bring the virtual world into the real world, Oculus Rift goes the other way by placing you directly into the virtual world for a completely personal gaming experience.
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