All About Video Games
March 16, 2010 by xboxandbeyond
Filed under Xbox Video Games
Many kids across the country are enthralled with their new video games that they received as Christmas presents from family and friends. These children need very little instruction to help them get started playing fun and exciting video games that focus on sports events, fantasy thrillers and cartoon characters to provide hours of uninterrupted entertainment opportunities.
Some of these video games can be used on home computer systems but for the most part, these video games are operated on handheld game consoles, multimedia consoles or multimedia platforms. There are a variety of handheld controllers that are attached to the gaming consoles using cords or are powered with wireless networking technologies that allow children to play a video game from anywhere in the room.
The Xbox 360 multimedia platform is one of the latest operating systems for playing video games on. It features a game playing environment that allows the user to rotate their viewpoint in a 360 degree radius, and the visual aspects in each video game is very realistic for even the most seasoned of video game players.
Some video games are compatible for use on other gaming systems. The Nintendo Wii game system will play single or double-layered optical discs or 8-centimeter Nintendo GameCube video games too. The Game Boy Micro will play all video games that are made for the Game Boy Advance SP models.
The Nintendo DS has the capability to allow up to 16 players to network together and enjoy the same video game action and chat with each other as they enjoy their video games. The Nintendo DS will also play all games currently used by the Game Boy Advance and those made specifically for the Nintendo DS game system.
The Sony PlayStation Portable is commonly called a PSP by video gamers all over the world. This handheld video game system serves double duty as a video game player and one that will serve as a portable video and photo viewer. MP3-encoded songs can also be played when they are stored on the Memory Stick Duo that comes with all game consoles.
The Xbox features unbelievable graphics and an amazingly powerful hard drive system that some people compare to the hard drives found in their own personal computer systems that they have at home. Many of the XBOX video games are suitably rated for Teen and Mature audiences, and some of them may contain very graphic violence and adult themes that are not suitable for viewing by children.
The Xbox can be used as a home entertainment system too. The Xbox is well equipped to play many musical compact disks that are sold at major retailers around the country with brilliant sound qualities that might be found in more expensive home entertainment systems. The family can enjoy DVDs of their favorite movies and build a home library that is second to none.
Many of these game systems are equipped with wireless technologies and feature USB 2.0 connectivity. Video games can be played with surround sound features or through built-in speakers on many of the video gaming consoles. These video games will be shown in vivid digital screen colors and in sizes that are perfect for traveling, or for use by many players when attached to a home television unit.
Dana Bradley
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What does islam say about playing violent video games?
I have a PS3 and i play games such as GTA4, Killzone 2, and the usual sports and racing games ect.
I know it is haram to play video games if you know you will miss your salah, but what i don’t know is what Islam says about playing violent video games?
Please Help!
Haram Haram
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They can be very influential should be avoided not sure if they are haram though.
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u shud pray salah on time, It is absolutely obligatory.
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It says use some common sense and stop asking about every little detail of your life because allah is sick of people who can’t think for themselves.
Well, that’s what it should say.
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Islam does not support any violent activities!
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The Quran was transcribed 1400 years ago….therefore it says nothing about video games.
Use your discretion. Only you *will* know how and if the games will influence you. Personally, I don’t see it as a big deal unless you’re obsessed.
Salams.
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Islam is against gaming addiction where the person isolated themselves from the real world and retreat hour upon hour in gaming.
Missing out on valuable social interaction with family, life and probably five times daily Salaat!
The importance of time and negative implication of frivolously wiling away this valuable capital has been strongly mentioned in the Qur’ãn and Hadith.
Some facts of violence gaming addiction:
: With playing increasing violent games, the gamer has acceptance of violence as a way to settle any conflict!
: With heavy continuance violence gaming, there can be increased anti-social and aggressive behavior!
: Also in some gamers, increased levels of fear due to perceiving the world as violent, result of gaming violence!
: Perhaps in other gamers, the leading desire to experience more violence in more hours spent in gaming (start play in the afternoon untill the next morning) and in real life violence!
etecetera…etcetera…
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@Islam…