FUTURE SIGN

2008-12-14T18:27:00.000-08:00

Nintendo DSi

Berikut adalah daftar fitur baru yang dibawa oleh Nintendo DSi, silakan bandingkan sendiri dengan pendahulunya. ^^

2 (dua) kamera - kamera di bagian cover dengan resolusi 3 MP dan kamera di bagian dalam (menghadap wajah) dengan resolusi VGA
Layar lebih lebar - 3.25 inci
Media simpan internal - kapasitasnya belum diumumkan
Slot kartu SD untuk media simpan eksternal
WiFi - 802.11b, g, atau n?

Menurut beberapa sumber, DSi 12 persen lebih ramping (baca: ringan) daripada DS Lite. Selain itu, untuk mendampingi fitur kamera pada DSi, Nintendo juga memberikan aplikasi untuk menyunting foto. Bersamaan dengan peluncuran DSi ini, Nintendo juga membuka layanan DSi Shop, toko online untuk membeli aplikasi, game, dan jenis konten lainnya melalui WiFi pada Nintendo DSi dengan menukarkan Nintendo Point (dulu disebut Wii Point).

Nintendo DSi akan dirilis di Jepang pada tanggal 1 November nanti dengan harga 18900 Yen (sekitar 180 USD atau Rp 1.700.000). Anda bisa buka situs resmi Nintendo DSi untuk melihat informasi lebih lanjut, tentunya dalam bahasa Jepang.

Di bawah ini adalah perbandingan antara NDSi dan NDS Lite.

Layar LCD
Nintendo DSi: 3.25 inci - 260.000 warna
Nintendo DS Lite: 3 inci - 260.000 warna

Dimensi Fisik
NDSi: 137mm x 74.9mm x 18.9mm (Panjang stylus 92mm)
NDS Lite: 133mm x 73.9mm x 21.5mm (Panjang stylus 87.5mm)

Suplai Daya
NDSi: AC adaptor untuk Nintendo DSi - anda tidak bisa memakai charger DS Lite untuk men-charge DSi ^^
NDS Lite: AC adaptor untuk DS Lite

Berat
NDSi: Sekitar 214g (dengan stylus)
NDS Lite: Sekitar 218g (dengan stylus dan cover Game Boy Advance)

Durasi Charge
NDSi: Sekitar 2 jam 30 menit
NDS Lite: Sekitar 3 jam

Durasi Baterai - berdasarkan brightness level dari L1 (paling gelap)
NDSi: L1 (9-14 jam), L2 (8-12 jam), L3 (6-9 jam), L4 (4-6 jam), L5 (3-4 jam)
NDS Lite: L1 (15-19 jam), L2 (10-15 jam), L4 (7-11 jam), L5 (5-8 jam)

Catatan: Ada 5 brightness level di NDSi

Perangkat Lunak (Software)
NDSi: Software untuk Nintendo DS, Software untuk Nintendo DSi -
NDS Lite: Software untuk Nintendo DS, Software untuk Game Boy Advance

Input-Output
NDSi: Slot DS, slot kartu SD, koneksi AC adaptor, stereo headphone/mic jack
NDS Lite: Slot DS, slot kaset Game Boy Advance, koneksi AC adaptor, stereo headphone/mic jack

Selain itu, kini NDSi juga dilengkapi sebuah browser web secara built-in agar penggunanya dapat menjelajah dunia maya dengan konektivitas Wi-Fi yang dimilikinya. Bagaimana? Semakin tertarik untuk membeli NDSi? ^^

Analisis Tentang Penurunan Harga PS3?

2008-11-17T17:42:00.000-08:00

Lagi-lagi berita tentang PS3. Ditengah penjualan yang masih lesu, PS3 berada di posisi yang berat. Jika Sony tidak memotong harga PS3, maka penjualan tidak akan meningkat secara signifikan, tapi kalaupun Sony memotong harga PS3, akan berdampak pada profit mereka. Seorang analis Bank of America, Mike L. Savner mengatakan bahwa penurunan harga tidak akan cukup untuk mendongkrak penjualan PS3.

Melanjutkan penuturan Mike L.Savner, penurunan harga PS3 pada musim panas atau gugur ini tidak akan cukup untuk mendongkrak penjualan PS3 secara signifikan. Penjualan PS3 yang seret dan kemajuan yang ditunjukkan Nintendo Wii menunjukkan implikasi yang berkebalikan. Dengan selisih harga sekitar $200, konsumen akan lebih memilih untuk membeli Xbox 360.

Savner menambahkan, Mengesampingkan antisipasi pemotongan harga PS3 $100 yang akan dilaksanakan pada musim panas atau awal musim gugur, kami tidak yakin langkah seperti itu akan dapat meningkatkan penjualan PS3 yang masih stagnan dan kami lebih concern bahwa pembagian share yang jauh antara Sony, Microsoft dan Nintendo Wii akan mengakibatkan sentimen negatif dari pihak ketiga.

â€œBerdasarkan analisa kami, kami menganggap bahwa pemotongan harga PS3 sebesar $100 akan tetap membuat harga PS3 masih lebih tinggi sekitar 20-25% dari pembandingnya, Xbox360 dan tidak mempertimbangkan bahwa Microsoft juga akan menurunkan harga Xbox 360 mereka. Lebih jauh lagi, pendorong laju Sony pada hardware yang lalu (PS2) adalah game-game eksklusif, seperti Grand Theft Auto. Sayangnya, saat ini PS3 tidak mempunyai keuntungan seperti itu. Halo 3, game yang mendapat antisipasi besar adalah game terbitan Microsoft yang tentu saja menjadi game eksklusif Xbox 360, dan Grand Theft Auto IV akan dirilis untuk platform Sony dan Xbox 360.

Savner menandai beberapa kesalahan Sony. Ternyata konsumen sangat sensitif terhadap harga, suatu hal yang tidak dipikirkan oleh Sony. Konsumen juga tidak terlalu peduli dengan Blu-ray (penunjang utama tingginya harga PS3), dan Sony tidak mempunyai game-game ekslusif yang menarik saat perilisannya. Menurutnya, seharusnya Sony memangkas harga PS3 sampai dengan $200. Padahal saat Sony menjual PS3 seharga $599 berdasar estimasinya, Sony harus menanggung kerugian sebesar $200 perkonsol. Salah satu penyebab Sony memangkas harga PS3 ini adalah penurunan biaya manufaktur.

Mau tahu perbandingan penjualan PS3 dengan Nintendo Wii? Dari data bulan April lalu, PS3 telah terjual sebanyak 100.000 unit, sedangkan Nintendo Wii sebanyak 300.000.

PlayStation 3 masih belum menguntungkan untuk Sony

Sejak pertama kali dirilis hampir dua tahun lalu PlayStation 3 belum juga memberikan keuntungan bagi divisi Game Sony.

Meski begitu dilaporkan bahwa penjualan PlayStation 3 pada quarter Juli-September tahun ini mengalami kenaikan namun divisi game Sony pada quarter ini masih saja merugi.

Selama bulan Juli-September kerugian operasional sebesar ¥39.5 milyar (US$408 juta), yang mana lebih sedikit dibandingkan tahun lalu. Sementara itu penjualan PlayStation 3 dilaporkan naik sebesar 10 persen dengan total penjualan sebesar ¥268 milyar.

Untuk mendongrak popularitas PlayStation 3 Sony telah melakukan berbagai cara seperti membuat versi PlayStation 3 dengan hard disk 80 GB, memperkuat jajaran software game untuk PS 3 dan memperluas konten jaringan dan non-game.

Dan satu hal lagi yang mungkin menjadi penyebab kurangnya penjualan PS 3 adalah PlayStation 2 yang sampai saat ini masih dijual dan dilaporkan pada quarter tahun ini Sony telah mengapalkan 2.5 juta unit PS 2 atau turun sebesar 24 persen dibandingkan periode yang sama tahun lalu.

Alasan mereka yang lebih memilih PS 2 adalah karena harga PS 3 yang terlalu tinggi atau karena tidak tersedianya PS 3.

Persaingan di dunia ?next geneneration console games? semakin seru, tiga perusahaan besar dunia masing-masing menawarkan console yang cukup canggih dan menjadi andalan merebut hati gamers di dunia. Ketiga console games tersebut adalah Xbox 360 dari Microsoft, Wii dari Nintendo dan yang terakhir adalah Playstation 3 dari Sony.

Menurut saya Nintendo Wii memiliki market yang lebih luas karena cocok dimainkan oleh keluarga dan game-game yang di keluarkan oleh Nintendo juga banyak yang bertemakan family games. Salah satu hal yang sangat menarik dari Wii adalah feature controller yang menggunakan motion sensor. Bentuknya pun terbilang unik dan berani karena bentuknya yang sangat berbeda dari console-console pesaingnya. Buat sebagian gamers Nintendo Wii tidak termasuk dalam kategori ?next gen console? karena dukungan grafik yang tidak terlalu special hanya saja controller mereka sangat inovatif.

Kategori ?next gen? saat ini diperebutkan oleh Xbox dan PS3 kerena kedua console tersebut sudah mendukung grafik yang sangat baik. Perbandingan antara Xbox dan PS3 akan dijelaskan berikut ini hanya saya tidak menggunakan data resmi, berdasarkan pengalaman saja karena saya mempunyai kedua console diatas. Selain itu perbandingan juga disesuaikan dengan kondisi di Indonesia. Point terakhir, perbandingan dilakukan dengan kondisi paket standard, PS3 dengan paket 60GB dan Xbox paket Premium.

Bagi saya sendiri graphics kedua console terlihat sangat baik tetapi saya merasa tampilan PS3 terlihat sedikit lebih baik. Saya tidak dapat menjelaskan kenapa karena saya tidak mengerti mengenai grapics. Yang saya lakukan adalah membeli dua game yang sama dan mencobanya di Xbox maupun PS3, karena keterbatasan dana saya hanya mencoba game NBA 2K8 dan berdasarkan analisa saya graphics di PS3 terlihat lebih hidup / real dan lightning juga terlihat lebih baik.

Tehnologi controller juga sudah berkembang dan kedua console sudah menggunakan wireless. Xbox sendiri masih menggunakan wireless RF dan batere AA biasa sedangkan PS3 menggunakan bluetooth technology dan built-in rechargeable battery. Bagi saya bluetooth jauh lebih baik daripada RF tetapi mengenai batere kedua controller mempunyai kelebihan masing-masing. Mengganti batere di Xbox sangat mudah karena menggunakan batere AA meskipun life time daripada batere tersebut cukup pendek. Di PS3 saya sedang berpikir pada saat built-in batere nya rusak mungkin akan sangat sudah menggantinya. Built-in batere PS3 sekali di charge penuh tahan berhari-hari dengan pemakaian normal, life time batere per cycle jauh lebih tinggi.

Masih mengenai controller di PS3 sudah mendukung motion sensor tetapi belum memiliki fitur getar. Xbox sendiri tidak memiliki motion sensor tetapi memiliki fitur getar yang baik. Tombol LT dan RT pada Xbox sudah pressure sensitif yaitu tingkat kepekaan terhadapat sentuhan / pencetan tombol. Contoh kegunaan touch sensitif adalah untuk mengatur aselerasi pada game balap. Di PS3 tombol L2 dan R2 juga sudah touch sensitif tetapi di Xbox fitur tersebut di implementasikan dengan jauh lebih baik.

Untuk game saat ini developer third party memerlukan biaya yang sangat tinggi untuk menghasilkan sebuah game oleh karena itu kebanyakan game yang keluar dipasar adalah game-game multi-platform maksudnya tersedia di beragam console game. Contoh GTA IV keluaran ROCKSTAR tersedia di Xbox maupun di PS3. Tentunya masih ada game-game eksklusif setiap console seperti HALO di Xbox dan Metal Gear Solid 4 di PS3. Sedangkan untuk library game itu sendiri Xbox memiliki library game yang sangat-sangat jauh lebih besar daripada PS3, mungkin karena Xbox sudah release duluan jauh sebelum PS3 ataupun juga karena untuk mendevelop game di PS3 jauh lebih rumit. Berita terakhir saya dapatkan dari membaca di Internet.

Cnet about to compare - Nintendo Wii

2008-11-17T17:36:00.000-08:00

Product summary

The good: Revolutionary controller design offers unique motion-sensitive gameplay options; built-in Wi-Fi delivers free online services and gameplay; Virtual Console has major nostalgia appeal; compatible with all GameCube games and controllers; built-in SD slot for storage and photo viewing; includes Wii Sports game; most affordable home game console.

The bad: Controller eats batteries and takes some time to get used to; online gaming and community features hobbled by horrible "friends code" system; nunchuk controller sold separately; lacks the advanced HD graphics and surround sound found on the Xbox 360 and the PS3; requires a wired receiver unit placed near the TV to interface with wireless controllers; can't play CDs or DVDs.

The bottom line: It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.

Specifications: Product Description: Nintendo Wii - Game console; Form Factor: Desktop; Media Type: Nintendo GAMECUBE disc, Nintendo Wii disc

Opening the box
The Wii box includes everything you need to hook the system up to a standard television: the Wii console, a wireless controller with nunchuk adapter, the sensor bar, a cradle (for mounting the console vertically), the Wii's modestly sized power adapter, and a set of composite A/V cables. Unfortunately, composite cables don't support the Wii's top resolution of 480p, so HDTV owners will want to also purchase a set of Wii component cables (sold separately).

The console itself is downright tiny--easily the smallest and lightest of the new generation of game machines. At 1.75 inches high by 6.25 inches wide by 8.5 inches deep (when oriented horizontally), it is--as Nintendo promised--about the size of three DVD cases. The initial model is available only in iPod-white, but it's a safe bet that we'll see plenty of other colors become available as the months and years progress. Like with the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, you can lay the Wii horizontally or stand it vertically (either by itself or, for added stability, in the included plastic cradle). Like the PS3, the Wii uses a slot-loading mechanism; it accepts the Wii discs (full-size 12cm) and older GameCube discs (mini 8cm), without the need for an adapter.

The Wii includes 512MB of internal memory for storing saved games, downloaded Virtual Console titles, and other data. If that half-gigabyte of onboard storage isn't enough for you, the system has a standard Secure Digital card slot for additional storage. SD cards are cheap and plentiful, and the Wii's support of them is a refreshing change of pace from the proprietary memory cards used by older game consoles.

While it doesn't come with a memory card or component-video cables, the Wii does include one pleasant surprise in the box. The system comes with Wii Sports, a simple but infectious sports game that lets users get a feel for the Wii's capabilities without investing in additional games. Wii Sports uses the system's wireless controller as erstwhile sporting equipment, letting users swing and mock-throw it to play baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, and boxing. The different games can support up to four players at a time, but most modes require more than the system's single controller for multiplayer options. Players can swap the remote back and forth for golf and bowling, but players who would like to box or face each other in a tennis match or a baseball game will need to purchase at least one more controller. Wii Sports feels more like a collection of five minigames than a fully fleshed-out title, but it lets users have fun right out of the box while simultaneously showcasing the system's potential.

Setup
The Wii's simple design makes it very easy to hook up. The back panel of the console has only five ports: one for the power adapter, one for the proprietary A/V cable, one for the sensor bar, and two USB ports for future accessories. Just plug in the sensor bar and put it either on top of or under your television, plug the video cable into your TV, and plug the power cable into the wall, and you're ready to go.

Once everything is hooked together, just turn on the Wii to go through the software setup. Settings such as time and user name can be easily selected with the remote control's pointer. The only remotely technical setting most users will have to deal with is the network connection, and the menu system practically walks users through the setup. The Wii's Wi-Fi connection can work with secure WEP and WPA encrypted Wi-Fi networks, so you don't have to make your network vulnerable just to play online. We had no problem connecting to our open wireless router, though we couldn't test the network connection beyond that. If you don't have Wi-Fi at all, Nintendo is said to be offering an Ethernet adapter that interfaces with one of the USB ports.

Once the Wii's network settings are set up, the system is designed to be constantly online through Nintendo's WiiConnect24 service. The Wii can use WiiConnect24 to automatically download system updates, additional game content, and even weather and news. When a message or system update arrives on your Wii, the disc slot glows a bright blue, even when it's not in use--unless you disable that notification feature in the preferences menu.

Wii Channels: Media and online capabilities
The Wii's navigation is done through a series of pages called Wii Channels that take advantage of the WiiConnect24's always-on design. Among the Wii's default channels are a weather forecast channel, a news channel, a message channel, a photo channel, and the cute avatar-generating Mii channel. The channel home page is the system's default gateway, which also provides access to the disc-based Wii/GameCube games and Virtual Console titles.

The Mii Channel lets users create and modify Miis, cute little avatars for use online and in certain games. The Miis are cartoony and extremely simple, but the Mii Channel includes enough customization features for users to create Miis that look like themselves, their friends, or even celebrities. (Our Wii is currently populated with characters from The Big Lebowski.) Miis don't seem that useful, but they can be used as characters in games such as Wii Sports, and as avatars in the Wii's Message Channel. Since Miis are so simple, players can use their Wiimotes' 6KB of storage to carry around as many as 10 Miis and use them on their friends' Wiis.

The Photo Channel was a pleasantly useful surprise, though a bit of a misnomer. The channel can display and edit photos. Nintendo claims that the Wii can also play MP3 music files and QuickTime videos, but these features feel like afterthoughts; MP3s can be played only in a photo slide show, and we were unable to load a QuickTime movie on our Wii. Fortunately, the Photo Channel's emphasis is clearly on image viewing and editing. Once up to 1,000 of your photos are loaded through the SD card slot, you can view them individually, browse them in an album view, or watch a slide show of them. The Photo Channel also includes a basic image editor, though it's clearly built more for fun than serious editing. With its upbeat background music and some very cute image options, the editor feels a lot like the old Super Nintendo classic Mario Paint.

While on the subject of media, it's worth noting that the Wii does not play audio CDs or video DVDs, which is something of a disappointment. Yes, everybody already has a DVD player, but with DVD playback capability being standard-issue since the last generation of game consoles, its omission here is something of a conundrum. Nintendo claims it was to keep the price down, and the company's last-generation console, the GameCube, also lacked DVD playback. Nintendo also hasn't indicated that it's going to launch any sort of downloadable video or music store, and--with the Wii's lack of a built-in spacious hard drive--that doesn't seem like it would be on the docket anytime soon.

The Wii's online capabilities are a mixed bag. A series of online "Channels" offers a decent alternative to PC-based Web browsing, but the system's online gaming and community features leave a lot to be desired. That's largely because each Wii has its own unique "friend code," a series of numbers you can find in the system's configuration menu. To become friends with another Wii owner, you need to send them your friend code (through e-mail, instant messaging, or a phone call--any non-Wii form of communication). Then they must give you their own Wii's friend code, and you must enter it into your own Wii. When that's all done, you two have become friends and can finally send messages to each other via the Wii's "Message Channel." If that weren't bad enough, you have to essentially repeat the process for every Wii game you want to play online (each title has its own separate friend code, above and beyond the system's main code). Compared to Xbox Live's incredibly easy system of entering your friend's Gamertag and them accepting you as a friend, the Wii system is entirely too byzantine. (That said, parents may appreciate the fact that the convoluted system makes it all but impossible for online strangers to interface with their kids.)

Beyond messaging, the various online channels offer some handy and entertaining features. The Forecast, News, and Internet Channels form the Wii's trinity of nongaming services. They're not quite as impressive as the Xbox Live or PS3's online media systems, but they're still fun and are occasionally useful to have around.

The Forecast Channel turns your Wii into your own personal weather report. It displays the local weather, a five-day forecast, and even UV reports. If you want to know more than what the weather's going to be like in your town, you can zoom out to a global view, complete with recognizable weather icons for nearly every major city. A quick drag with the Wiimote can get a weather report for anywhere from San Francisco to Tokyo. It won't replace the Weather Channel or more in-depth online weather services, but for a quick glance at the forecast in between games, the Forecast Channel is pretty neat.

The News Channel functions similarly to the Forecast Channel, only with news instead of weather. It downloads stories from the AP wire service, which are displayed in text that can be resized and zoomed in for easier reading on large screens. The stories come with either some form of accompanying photos, or a map indicating where the news is taking place. By default, the News Channel organizes the different stories in the manner of a newspaper into sections such as national, international, regional, and sports news. Besides the newspaperlike format, stories can also be browsed through a slide show or a globelike interface similar to the Forecast Channel's. Much like the Forecast Channel, the News Channel offers a nifty service that doesn't replace dedicated television or online news sources.

The Internet Channel is an Opera-based Web browser for the Wii. New URLs are entered with the Wiimote via the Wii's onscreen keyboard, and favorite Web pages can be stored in the browser's bookmarks. The browser is surprisingly full featured, and can even load complex, Flash-heavy Web pages such as YouTube and our own CNET.com. Much like the News Channel, the pages can be zoomed in and out for comfortable reading on larger screens. It occasionally chokes on some sites, but this might be more due to the sites' browser-sensing scripts that automatically assume the Internet Channel won't be compatible.

Nintendo Wii

Manufacturer:Nintendo
Part Number:45496880019

General

Name Nintendo Wii
Type Game console
Form Factor Desktop
Height 1.75 in
Weight 3.84 lbs

Game Console

Color Support Color
Media Type Nintendo GAMECUBE disc, Nintendo Wii disc

Processor

Type IBM PowerPC
Instruction Set RISC

Memory / Storage

RAM Installed ( Max ) 512 MB

Video

Video Output ATI Hollywood

Input Device

Type Joystick, Remote control
Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
Features Rumble feedback, Built-in speaker, Motion sensor

Connections

Connector Type 4 x Game controller, S-Video output, ( 4 pin USB Type A ), Composite video output, 2 x USB, Component video output
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 SD Memory Card, 2 Nintendo GameCube Memory Card

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories Wireless controller

Price range: $249.99 - $313.99

Cnet about to compare - XBOX 360

2008-11-17T17:33:00.000-08:00

Product summary

The good: Superior selection of games, including several console-exclusive titles; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use Dashboard interface; excellent online gaming and communications via Xbox Live; plays hundreds of (but not all) original Xbox titles; doubles as a superior digital media hub and Windows Media Center extender; online Marketplace allows for easy purchases of downloadable full-scale games, mini-games, movies, and TV shows; latest version offers HDMI output with 1080p support.

The bad: Early versions of the console prone to "red ring of death" system crash; noisy exhaust fan and DVD drive; gigantic oversize power supply; no built-in wireless networking or flash media reader; DVD playback has substandard video quality; support for next-gen HD DVD movies requires a bulky external accessory; 20GB hard drive fills up very quickly; online gaming requires a paid subscription to Xbox Live.

The bottom line: With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.

Specifications: Product Description: Xbox 360 - Game console; Media Type: DVD-ROM; Processor: 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz;

Xbox 360 models compared
The 20GB version (reviewed here--often called the "Xbox 360 Pro" or "Xbox 360 Premium") will suffice for most users, while those who wish to maximize the console's video and gaming prowess will want to invest an extra $100 in the 120GB Xbox 360 Elite. (The Xbox 360 Arcade should be avoided--you'll just end up having to buy the add-on hard drive later anyway, thus eliminating the apparent savings.)

Model	Xbox 360 Arcade*	Xbox 360 20GB^	Xbox 360 Elite 120GB
MSRP	$280	$350	$450
Hard disk size	n/a (includes 256MB memory card)	20GB	120GB
Included accessories	One wireless controller, composite AV cable	One wireless controller, headset, Ethernet cable, component/composite AV cable	One wireless controller, headset, Ethernet cable, component/composite AV cable, HDMI cable
Color	White	White	Black
Unique bundled items	Currently ships with five Xbox Live Arcade titles.	Currently ships with Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance.	Currently ships with Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance.
Notes	Can't download online content or play original Xbox games without the addition of an add-on hard drive accessory (sold separately).	Best price/feature mix for most users; avoid older version that lacks HDMI port.	Larger hard drive is ideal for heavy downloaders of games and video.

*Replaces the Xbox 360 Core System, which has since been discontinued

Hardware reliability
As mentioned above, the Xbox 360 has been plagued by a series of hardware problems, most commonly represented by the now infamous "red ring of death"--the three flashing red lights that the console displays when a major hardware malfunction has occurred. Microsoft has yet to confirm the reason for the problem, but it's widely attributed to overheating and poor airflow within the console's innards. Since admitting to the problem in July 2007, Microsoft has extended the original 90-day warranty on all newly purchased 360s to a full year. Additionally, any Xbox 360 that suffers from a hardware failure marked by three red flashing lights is now covered for three years from the original purchase date.

Since the middle of 2007, it appears that most Xbox 360s have been manufactured with the so-called "Falcon" CPU, a 65nm processor that's said to be smaller, cooler, and more energy efficient than the 90nm version found on earlier 360s. Improved heat sinks in the consoles have also helped cool down newer units as well.

The upshot is that the newest Xbox 360s should be much more reliable than their predecessors. We'd seek out an Xbox 360 with HDMI output when purchasing, both because it's a great feature to have, and because it's a sign that you've got one of the latest models that have been manufactured. Of course, if you've already gotten a non-HDMI model, or a possibly faulty pre-Falcon model, you can at least be confident that Microsoft's expanded warranty won't leave you stuck with a lemon.

Design
When laid horizontally, the 8.8-pound Xbox 360 is 12.15 inches wide, 3.27 inches high, and 10.15 inches deep, and it's actually slightly smaller than the original Xbox, which also weighed in at 8.8 pounds. Unlike the original, the Xbox 360 can be propped up in a vertical position and, as you're probably aware, can be customized with interchangeable faceplates that cost as much as $20. Custom faceplates aside, it's worth pointing out that the beige color of the system tends to clash with the silver and black of typical AV components.

One of the reasons Microsoft was able to keep down the 360's weight is that instead of building a standard, desktop-style hard drive into the unit itself, it's gone with a smaller--and more expensive--laptop-style hard drive that's detachable from the main unit. However, unlike the PS3, which accepts any standard 2.5-inch laptop drive, the 360's drive is encased in a proprietary snap-on module. You can upgrade to a larger 120GB model for around $180--but if you're already interested in that much storage, save some money and just pick up the 120GB Xbox 360 Elite instead.

As part of the $349 bundle, you'll also get a wireless controller--the 360 has built-in wireless capabilities but only for controllers, not Wi-Fi. Each 360 console can support as many as four wireless controllers--you'll also like that a green LED on both the 360 itself and the controller indicates exactly which controllers (1 through 4) are connected. This is also true if you are playing with a mixture of wireless and wired controllers; you know who has which controller. All in all, we really like the design of the controllers. They're a slight upgrade from those that came with the original Xbox--and they're now available in several colors, including pink, blue, and black.

On the front of the unit, you'll find two USB ports hidden behind a hinged door in the faceplate, as well as two memory-card slots that allow you to take saved games and other content on the go. Those ports are where you'll plug in any wired controllers and other USB accessories that will become available, as well as cables to connect a digital camera, MP3 players, or even your iPod or Sony PSP. Many USB keyboards are compatible, but for the most part, they are strictly relegated to communication and data entry functions, not gameplay. For easier data entry, consider instead the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit, a small keyboard accessory that snaps onto the controller.

The 360 sports an infrared (IR) port on the front panel, which lets you use compatible remote controls--including nearly any universal remote--without the need for an external dongle. Furthermore, you can power the console on and off and open the disc tray with a remote or a controller--another convenient improvement over the old Xbox. By contrast, the PS3 lacks standard IR, which limits it to Bluetooth or Wi-Fi control only.

The Xbox 360 has two big design shortfalls: its oversize power supply and its incredibly noisy disk drive. The power brick is the largest you'll ever see on a consumer device--easily half the size of a cinder block. Meanwhile, the 360's DVD drive often sounds like a helicopter taking off while you're playing a game--and the system's exhaust fan is audible as well. All in all, the system is just a lot noisier than it should be--definitely more so than rival consoles from Nintendo and Sony.

Video and audio specs
The guts of the Xbox 360 comprise what is, for all intents and purposes, a very powerful computer. The customized IBM PowerPC CPU boasts three processing cores running at 3.2GHz each. We could go on and on about the detailed specifications of the system, but for the sake of comprehension, we'll hold that back. What you really need to know about the Xbox 360 in terms of performance though, is its ability to output HD graphics. Every single Xbox 360 game has been designed to output at a minimum of 720p, and--if your TV supports it--they can be upscaled to 1080i or 1080p (just choose your preferred resolution on the console's settings page). HD output is available via the included component video cable, or you can supply your own HDMI cable instead. Alternately, you can pick up VGA video adapters from Microsoft ($40) or Joytech ($20), which let you connect to HDTVs and PC monitors that offer a standard 15-pin VGA/RGB connector.

Don't worry if you don't have an HDTV--the Xbox 360's component adapter includes a fallback composite output, and the system can output standard 480i resolution with formatting for squarish 4:3 (non-wide-screen) sets.

Just like the old Xbox, the new system offers top-notch Dolby Digital audio. In-game soundtracks are rendered in full real-time surround, creating an immersive sound field that envelops you in the game world. All of the AV cables include an optical audio output, but you'll need to supply the optical cable, as well as the compatible AV receiver or home-theater system. Each AV cable also comes with standard analog stereo connections for connecting to a TV or stereo, but you'll lose the surround effect, of course. Once again, you can opt to go with HDMI and have digital video and audio handled by a single cable.

Microsoft Xbox 360

Manufacturer:Microsoft Corp.
Part Number:B4J-00001

General

Name Xbox 360
Type Game console
Compatibility MS Windows XP Media Center compatible
Height 3.25 in
Weight 9.9 lbs

Game Console

Color Support Color
Media Type DVD-ROM

Processor

Type IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz
Installed Qty 1
Floating Point Performance 1000 GFLOPS

Memory / Storage

RAM Installed ( Max ) 512 MB ( 512 MB ) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated
Cache Memory 1 MB
Storage DVD-ROM 12x - Tray
Hard Disk Drive Yes
HDD Capacity 20 GB

Video

Video Output ATI Xbox 360 - 256-bit - 2D/3D graphics acceleration
Fill Rate 500 million triangles/sec
Video Memory Installed ( Max ) Video adapter memory - 10 MB - Integrated
Max Resolution (external) 1920 x 1080

Audio

Sound Output Mode 16-bit / Surround Sound
Max Sample Rate 48 KHz

Input Device

Type Game pad - External
Connectivity Technology Wireless

Connections

Connector Type 1 x AV cable port, 1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ), 3 x USB 2.0
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x Memory

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories 20GB external hard drive, Ethernet network cable, Wireless controller, Component HD AV cable, Xbox Live headset

Power

Power Device Power supply - Internal
Battery None

Cnet about to compare - PlayStation 3

2008-11-17T17:24:00.000-08:00

Product summary

The good: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader; 60GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; free online gaming service; plays PS2 and PS1 games; backwards compatibility is hardware based.

The bad: Compelling exclusive games are still few and far between; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.

The bottom line: The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves. If backward compatibility is your top priority, this hard-to-find model may be worth the search.

Specifications: Product Description: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console; Media Type: BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM; Processor: IBM Cell 3.2 GHz;

PlayStation 3 models compared:

Model	PS3 20GB*	PS3 40GB	PS3 60GB^	PS3 80GB
MSRP	n/a	$400	$500	$500
Hard disk size	20GB	40GB	60GB	80GB
Network compatibility	Ethernet only	Ethernet and Wi-Fi	Ethernet and Wi-Fi	Ethernet and Wi-Fi
Plays PS2 games?	Yes [hardware support for most PS2 games]	No	Yes [hardware support for most PS2 games]	Yes [software support for many PS2 games]
Flash memory compatibility	None	None	CompactFlash, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Duo card slots	CompactFlash, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Duo card slots
USB ports	4	2	4	4
Unique bundled items	-	Currently ships with Spider-Man 3 Blu-ray movie	-	Currently ships with Motorstorm game

* Sony has since discontinued the 20GB PlayStation 3 model.

Design
Like the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 can stand vertically or lie horizontally in an AV rack, though because of its curved top, it's not meant to have any other components resting on top of it. Early prototypes were shown in white and silver, but the PS3 is currently available only in black. The 20GB version (now discontinued) was all black, but the larger capacity models are highlighted with a chrome trim--and there's no way to customize its look as you can with Xbox 360's interchangeable, if overpriced, faceplates. Judging from Sony's recent decision to bring out the PSP in more colors, we don't expect the company to stick to the black-only option for too long, especially since this system, like the PSP, is a fingerprint- and smudge-magnet. If you handle it at all, you'll end up having to wipe it off, so you'll probably just want to stick it in a rack and leave it there.

As for its dimensions, the PS3 measures 12.8 inches wide by 3.8 inches high by 10.8 inches long, which is roughly in line with the overall volume of the Xbox 360. That said, the PS3 does weigh a bit more--11 pounds to the 360's 9.9 pounds including power supply--so if you're going by heft alone, you're getting almost 10 percent more console. Most impressively, there's no external power supply for the PS3; you just plug the included power cable--it's the same standard three-prong style you'll find on most desktop PCs--into the back of the unit and you're good to go. For those of us who own an Xbox 360, and have had to struggle with its massive brick of a power supply, this seems like a remarkable feat on Sony's part.

Like the Nintendo Wii, the PS3 has a slot-loading disc drive.

One obvious difference between the Xbox 360 and the PS3 is the way you load media. As opposed to the more typical tray loader, the PS3 has a front-slot-loading, Blu-ray optical-disc drive, which contributes to the unit's slicker appearance. Discs slide in and eject smoothly enough, so chalk one up for the PS3 here.

Media card readers are located beneath a flip-up door, and four USB ports are nearby.

On the front, you'll find four USB ports for connecting (and charging) controllers and other accessories, including USB keyboards, thumbdrives, and the PSP. Four ports are nice, but we would have liked to have seen at least one USB port on the back for connecting peripherals such as a camera (the PS Eye) that spoil the PS3's otherwise clean lines by sticking obtrusively out of the front. Rounding out the front panel is a built-in memory card reader behind a door that supports not only memory cards from Sony's entire Memory Stick family, but Compact Flash and SD/MMC cards as well. (Sorry, Olympus fans--there's no built-in xD support, but you can still hook up your camera--or an external card reader--via USB.)

You'll find HDMI--but no USB--on the rear panel.

Around back is where you'll find ports for Ethernet, HDMI output, optical digital audio output (SPDIF), and the proprietary PlayStation AV output for analog audio and video. A composite AV cable ships with the unit, and because it uses the same connector as the PlayStation 2, that system's S-Video and component cables should work with it, as well (to get HD video, you'll need component or HDMI). Unlike the proprietary snap-on hard drive of the Xbox 360, the PS3's 60GB internal hard drive is user replaceable with any off-the-shelf laptop drive. The only caveat: It uses the smaller 2.5-inch drive size, which are twice--or even close to three times--as expensive as the larger 3.5-inch hard drive that goes into a desktop computer.

Controller makeover
The single controller that comes with the PS3 is very similar looking to the traditional PlayStation 2 Dual Shock gamepad, but there are some notable differences. For starters, it's wireless. You can connect as many as seven (!) controllers via the system's built-in Bluetooth, which Sony's claims offers a 20-meter range (about 65 feet). Recharging the built-in battery simply requires connecting the included USB cable between the console and the controller. You can continue to play as the battery juices up (Sony pledges 30 hours of gameplay between charges), but the cable's somewhat short 5-foot length will put you right on top of the TV. That said, the controller has a standard mini-USB port similar to the one found on many digital cameras and PC peripherals, so swapping in a longer cable--or using a USB extender--shouldn't be a problem.) Unfortunately, the battery isn't removable, which means that if it dies--as inevitably it will someday--you'll have to replace the entire controller ($50) if you want to play wirelessly. By comparison, the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii controllers offer user-replaceable batteries: AAs or proprietary rechargeables for the 360, and AAs for the Wii.

The wireless controller recharges by connecting via the included USB cable.

As for the controller's design, Sony has made a few tweaks. The L2 and R2 trigger buttons are a bit bigger, and the increased depth in stroke offers players more subtle game control. Sony has also increased the tilting angle of the analog joysticks to give you more precise control and a wider range of motion. Those analog sticks are more sensitive as well. The PS2's Dual Shock controller had 8-bit sensitivity, while the PS3's controller has 10-bit motion detection. The SixAxis controller also has a centered Home button, which functions much like its counterpart on the Xbox 360 controller. You use it to return to the console's main menu screen, as well as to sync the controller to the console and start it up or shut it down wirelessly.

The other big upgrade on the SixAxis controller is motion sensitivity. As the name indicates, the controller's capable of sensing motion in six directions: up, down, left, right, forward, and backward. Game developers have incorporated it in many of the new games in one form or another. For example, in Call of Duty 3, you can arm explosives with a twist of the controller. 2K's NBA 2K8 also makes interesting use of the tilt feature, allowing you shoot free throws by motioning a shot with your controller.

To be sure, some implementations of the tilt sensitivity are better than others. Some games' use of it are optional and can be switched off, as we can certainly see some folks not wanting to bother with it at all. Clearly, Sony wanted to steal some of Nintendo's thunder, and there's no denying that the Wii's motion-sensitive controllers are more central to that console's DNA. The Wii controllers are also more sophisticated, including the ability to measure actual motion (spatial movement) and acceleration, rather than just tilting--but unlike the Wii, the PS3 doesn't require a motion-sensor bar in front of the TV. (The current Xbox 360 controllers offer no motion sensitivity at all.) It's safe to say we'll see more innovative uses of the tilting sensitivity feature in future games--it definitely adds an extra level of control when flying the eponymous attack vehicle in Warhawk. On the other hand, the highly touted Lair, is widely considered unplayable, thanks to a poorly implemented Sixaxis control scheme.

The forthcoming Dual Shock 3 controller (available 2008) will include the rumble feature missing on the included SixAxis controller.

The big omission is force feedback support: The current iteration of the PS3 controller offers no vibration or rumble control. However, Sony recently announced that a new, rumbling Dual Shock 3 controller will be available in early 2008. In addition, a large portion of existing games will be able to make use of the force feedback simply by downloading a patch. Sounds great--until you realize that you'll have to shell out more dough for that controller once it eventually becomes available.

Familiar interface
If you own a Sony PSP, you'll immediately notice the similarities between the PS3's interface and the PSP's cross media bar-style GUI (graphical user interface). You navigate horizontally through top-level selection categories such as users, system settings, and media options such as photos, music, videos, games, network, and friends. When you select a top-level category, a vertical list of sub options appears, and you can navigate down that list until you find the option you want. The interface is polished and generally user-friendly, but you do have to drill down a few levels to reach certain features, and getting to some functions isn't quite as intuitive as it should be. Still, the overall design is slick enough to be called Mac-like, and--at least from an aesthetic standpoint--is more appealing than the Xbox 360's Dashboard and Nintendo Wii's Channels interfaces.

Since the release of the PlayStation 3, Sony has continued to release newer versions of the embedded firmware. These updates usually address bugs and other glitches and even add features as well. DVD upscaling was added with a firmware update as was extended support for the PlayStation Network and Store.

Sony PlayStation 3

General

Name Sony PlayStation 3
Type Game console
Width 12.8 in
Depth 10.8 in
Height 3.9 in
Weight 11 lbs
Enclosure Color Black

Game Console

Color Support Color
Media Type BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM

Processor

Type IBM Cell 3.2 GHz
Instruction Set RISC

Memory / Storage

RAM Installed ( Max ) 256 MB XDR DRAM - Integrated
Storage BD-ROM
Hard Disk Drive Yes
HDD Capacity 60 GB

Video

Video Output NVIDIA RSX
Video Memory Installed ( Max ) Video adapter memory - 256 MB - GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated
Max Resolution (external) 1920 x 1080

Communications

Connectivity Features IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth

Input Device

Type Game pad - External
Connectivity Technology Wireless

Connections

Connector Type 6 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A )
Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory Stick, CompactFlash Card, SD Memory Card

Efek Kecanduan PS

2008-10-23T18:25:00.001-07:00

Adalah sebuah problema ketika para pelajar telah memiliki jenis kecanduan baru. Yach, kecanduan main play station (PS) & Game Online. Ini jelas menggangu, bagaimana tidak para pelajar yang semestinya segera pulang ke rumah untuk istirahat guna mengembalikan lagi energi dan konsentrasi. Mereka dituntut mengerjakan kewajiban mereka sebagai pelajar seperti mengerjakan PR dan belajar. Jelas sudah pasti waktu dan konsentrasi mereka untuk belajar menjadi terganggu dan tidak optimal.

Para pakar psikologi Amerika, secara resmi menyatakan kekhawatiran mereka terhadap efek yang ditimbulkan dari kebiasaan sejumlah orang yang sangat gemar bermain playstation. Mereka menganggap penyakit yang ditimbulkan akibat kecanduan playstation harus segera diatasi karena bisa mengakibatkan penyakit kejiwaan yang cukup parah.

Para pakar medis itu mengatakan, ‘cukup’ untuk permainan play station karena permainan itu sudah menjadi candu layaknya seseorang terikat dengan narkoba. Penyakit ketergantungan dan kecanduan berat seperti itu menurut mereka akan menjadi pintu berbagai penyakit jiwa yang lainnya.

Dalam laporan yang diajukan American Medical Association-Forum Kedokteran AS yang menghimpun lebih dari 250 ribu dokter-disampaikan agar para dokter melakukan tekanan terhadap para penentu kebijakan bisnis untuk mulai menahan peredaran playstation. Mereka juga menyebutkan, agar para orang tua berperan aktif mengatur jadwal anak-anak mereka yang gemar bermain playstation, tidak lebih dari dua jam dalam satu hari.

DR. Martin Wasserman, seorang pakar kesehatan jiwa menyatakan bahwa pernyataan ini sangat masuk akal. Karena kecanduan playstation bisa mengakibatkan keguncangan jiwa dan biasanya bisa merambat pada pola kehidupan pribadi yang bisa merusak kehidupan keluarga.

Dr. Karen Pierce, seorang psikiater di Chicago mengatakan, bahwa saat ini ia menangani sejumlah anak yang bermain video games secara ekstrim. “Saya menemukan seorang dalam minggu ini, yang tidak tidur, tidak mandi, hanya karena video games. Mereka benar-benar sangat kacau, ” ujarnya.

Bagi para pelajar yang berada dipenghujung level kelas baik SD, SMP atau pun SMA jelas lebih berbahaya. Bagaimana tidak jika mereka dihadapkan pada standar kelulusan yang tinggi tapi mereka tetap pada kebiasaan mereka, menghabiskan waktunya di depan PS atau Game Online. Saatnya orang tua lebih tanggap, untuk masa depan generasi penerus bangsa yang lebih baik.

Playstation 3: Proyek Rugi Buat Sony

2008-10-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

Playstation 3: Proyek Rugi Buat Sony

Konsol game Playstation 3 jadi andalan Sony untuk bersaing dengan Nintendo Wii ataupun Microsoft Xbox. Namun justru penjualan Playstation 3 menimbulkan kerugian raksasa bagi Sony, sebesar USD 3,3 miliar sejak peluncurannya.

Hal ini terungkap dalam laporan keuangan tahunan Sony. Kerugian terjadi karena Playstation 3 dijual dengan harga lebih rendah daripada biaya produksi.

Harapannya, strategi ini bakal menaikkan popularitas Playstation 3. Soal kerugian diperkirakan bisa tertutup dengan penjualan software dan larisnya Playstation 3. Namun demikian, tampaknya strategi ini tak berjalan sesuai rencana.

"Meski platformnya bisa sukses, dibutuhkan waktu lebih lama dari yang diharapkan untuk mengembalikan investasi. Hal ini berpengaruh negatif terhadap keuntungan Sony," demikian pernyataan laporan Sony seperti dikutip kami kutip dari detik, Rabu (25/6/2008).

Apalagi saat ini Playstation 3 tetap tercecer di peringkat tiga di bawah Nintendo Wii dan Xbox di pasaran konsol game. Untuk mengejar ketertinggalannyayang cukup telak, Playstation 3 terus menggeber video game larisnya macam Metal Gear Solid 4.
sumber.ketok.com
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nah makanya mulai dari sekarang pikir2 dulu deh kalo pilih playstation sebagai
game console. harga consolenya mahal dan game kelewat mahal.
GAMES FOR FUN

from

jajok

aktivis kaskus

Bener tuh testi, PS3 rada anjlok, kemahalan, produsen rugi, user juga rugi.

Fact Behind Fatal Frame

2008-10-23T17:27:00.001-07:00

The Himuro Mansion

According to urban legend, lying just beyond the city of Tokyo is one of the most haunted locations in all of Japan. The exact location of the Himuro Mansion (or Himikyru Mansion

as it is sometimes known) is widely unknown but the legend puts the mansion in a rocky region just beyond the city limits of Tokyo.

A Purported Image of the Himuro Mansion

The mansion is said to have been home to one of the most gruesome murders in modern Japanese history. Local lore has it that for generations, the Himuro family had participated in a strange, twisted Shinto ritual known as “The Strangling Ritual” in order to seal off bad karma from within the Earth, every half century or so.

The most popular version of the tale states that bad karma would emerge each December (other versions simply say “toward the end of the year”) from a portal on the Mansions grounds. In order to prevent this, a maiden was chosen at birth by the master of the household and isolated from the outside world in order to prevent her from developing any ties to the outside world, which would in turn, jeopardize the effect of the ritual.

On the day of the Strangling Ritual, the maiden was bound by ropes on her ankles, wrists, and neck. The ropes were attached to teams of oxen or horses to rip her limbs from her body, quartering her. The ropes used to bind her appendages would then be soaked in her blood and laid over the gateway of the portal. They believed that this would seal off the portal for another half century until the ritual had to be repeated.

During the last recorded Strangling Ritual it is said that the maiden had fallen in love with a man who tried to save her from the ritual. This “tie” to Earth tainted her blood and spirit and ruined the ritual altogether. Upon learning of the maidens love, the master took up his sword and brutally murdered all of his family members, before finally, in fear of what would soon happen, fell upon his own blade.

This is the basis of the “haunting” of the Himuro Mansion. Local legend has it that these souls of the murdered family wander the mansion attempting to repeat the failed ritual using whomever enters the abandoned building. Blood splashes on the walls are reportedly seen, as if they were flicked from the blade of a sword that had recently sliced through flesh. Many have reported seeing spirits and apparitions dressed completely in white, rinsing cloths and preparing the grounds for the ritual.

A Purported Image of the Himuro Mansion Hallway

Interest in the Himuro Mansion has peaked due to it’s inclusion into the back story of the popular game, Fatal Frame. Here is a quote from Makoto Shibata, Chief Producer of Fatal Frame, regarding the legend:

“In an area outside Tokyo, there lies a mansion in which it’s said seven people were murdered in a grisly manner. On the same property, there lie three detached residences that surround the mansion, all of which are rumored to have ties to the mansion’s troubled past. It’s said there is an underground network of tunnels that lay beneath the premises, but nobody knows who made these tunnels or what purpose they served. Many inexplicable phenomenons have been reported occurring on the property. Bloody handprints have been found splattered all over the walls. Spirits have been spotted on the premises… even in broad daylight. A narrow stairway leads to an attic where a spirit-sealed talisman is rumored to be locked away. Men have sought this talisman, only to be found later with their bodies broken and rope marks around their wrists. There’s a crumbling old statue of a woman in a kimono, but its head is missing. If you take a photo of a certain window, a young girl can be seen in the developed picture. These incidents have provoked fear in the people of Tokyo, and many believe that those who live near this area will become cursed. The deaths of those seven people are unexplained to this day.”

Now, the question is, did any of this really happen? Probably not. The core allure of this legend is also it’s silver bullet. If such a grisly murder did occur (sources put this between 30 and 80 years ago) in such recent times, where is the record?

It is highly unlikely that no police station or newspaper have records of this mass murder taking place just outside of Tokyo.

Regarding the mystery of the location, some believers have offered the notion that the Himuro family has once again taken ownership of the mansion and is currently living there.. but that conflicts with the legend in that all family members were supposedly murdered AND the “firsthand accounts” of events witnessed on the property by locals and researchers.

Another peculiarity of note is that Tecmo advertised the game in North America with the tagline: “Based on a true story,” but without on the original Japanese release. Because of this, some have theorized that the entire legend was fabricated by the game developers.

In conclusion, I have this to say:

Maybe there was a murder and all of this really happened, or maybe it’s somewhat more likely that it was made up by some creative game developers, but I don’t believe we’ll be finding out exactly what that truth is anytime soon .. so why not enjoy the legend of the Himuro Mansion for what it is? A good old fashioned, creepy urban legend.

from:
http://paranormala.com/himuro-mansion-haunting/

PENGEN KESANA GAK?
SEREM MANA AMA RUMAH DARMO?
(sorry bahasa blog gua campuran sih, heheheh)

Maen Fatal Frame tuh harus tau lokasi aslinya biar lebih serem maennya

Surabaya Most Culture

2008-10-23T01:12:00.000-07:00

Pernah denger kata"JANCOK" gak?

umur kata ini lumayan tua loh, lebih dari 100th tentunya.

artinya variasi ada yang berarti menghina dan sebaliknya mengakrabkan suasana.

Satu kata bisa menghasilkan ribuan makna. Jancok berasal dari bahasa Surabaya. Tidak ada arti yang pasti mengenai kata Jancok-Jancuk

Jancok sendiri berasal dari suku kata Di + Ancok/Encuk = Diancok/ Diencuk! Yang artinya diKenthu, diGithik, diGebleh. Masih bingung ya? Secara ini bahasa jawa yang paling kasar! Dengerin aja JTV - Pojok Kampung, pasti lebih ngerti entar.. Tetapi artinya sama yaitu intercourse atau coitus atau bahasa ilmiahnya adalah penetrasi, masuknya penis ke dalam lubang vagina! Ini arti sesungguhnya dari kata Jancok. Meskipun begitu jika dipakai sesuai penggunaannya, pasti berarti.

Suatu malam, ditengah keramaian kota Surabaya, duduklah saya termenung di salah satu warung kopi bersama teman-teman kampus. Tiba-tiba datanglah, teman lama (lama sekali), dia datang menghampiri gerombolan kita. Seketika saya berkata,"Jancok! Nandi ae kon, sek tas kethok raimu?" (Artinya: "Jancok, kemana aja kmu, br sekarang kelihatan mukamu?")

Bisa diartikan sendiri khan arti kata jancok ketika dalam konteks seperti ini? Yah.. dengan satu kata, jancok pun bisa mengakrabkan hubungan antar teman yang lama sekali tidak bersua.

Tetapi, jika ketika kita sedang marah, lalu keluarlah dr mulut kita, kata:"JANCOK" (dengan intonasi yan lebih dalam dan suara tinggi) pasti makna yang keluar lebih berarti lagi, apalagi di sekitar kita ada yang mendengarkan.

Berangkat ke kampus, mengendarai sepeda motorku yang kuberi nama SilVy.. Di jalan, ada motor lain yang dengan seenaknya belok dengan tiba-tiba. AKu yang di belakang apalagi dengan kecepatan tinggi, kaget. Seketika aku mendekati pengendara itu dan berkata,"JAncok!!! raimu! Lek menggok riting cok!! Asyuh" (jangan diartikan ya.. tanya aja ke orang lain)

Sudah berarti lain lagi bukan ?

Ketika kamu memasuki dan membaca friendster saya ini, pasti kamu menemui banyak kata-kata jancok di dalamnya. Karena dengan begitu saya dan teman-teman itu semakin akrab. Saya tidak pernah mempermasalahkan mereka men-Jancok-i saya, saya sudah terbiasa dengan semua itu. Kecuali kalau dalam konteks yang lain.

"Eh cuk-cuk-an yuk..."

Artinya: Ayo ML...

Jadi, pergunakanlah kata JANCOk itu pada tempatnya.

Jangan membuang JANCOk di sembarangan, Ok!

Pergunakanlah produk Suroboyo asli dengan menggunakan kata JANCOk, jangan sok keMinGGris.. pake Shit!, Fuck You! Haduh.. gak asyik tauk!!!

Selamat berJancOk ria...

Cok.. JAncok Raimu asYuhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dikutip dari:

http://melajangmenjalang.blogspot.com/2008/05/j-n-c-o-k.html