The design and development of next generation gaming consoles have become serious business. Around the world, leading manufacturers are directing all their efforts in ensuring an engrossing game play for avid gamers. Special attention is also being paid to cater to the needs of people who could be having a casual interest in gaming. Sony Play Station 3, Nintendo DS Lite, Xbox 360 Core system, and Xbox Elite are some of the more popular gaming consoles that have captured the imagination of young people around the world. The Sony PlayStation 3, for one, is a 7th generation console that can be used to play a number of exciting games that are designed specially for it.

With powerful processors, impressive graphics, high-end audio configurations and ample storage spaces, the consoles are technically empowered to take your gaming experience to hitherto unexplored levels. Many of the

latest gaming consoles

come with special capabilities for detecting motion, which add to their value. Slick and sophisticated in looks, quite a few of the

video game consoles

can be used as MP3 players, photo browsers or movie players without any trouble. The clear & bright screens coupled with high quality sound output ensure an unforgettable experience for the users. A wired controller is available with the latest Xbox 360 Core system that can be used to make the most of the compatible games. The Xbox Elite, on the other hand, comes with around 120 GB hard drive and a wireless controller coupled with headset & Ethernet cables for some brilliant gaming moments.