Microsoft's Peter Moore, who oversees marketing and first-party game development for the Xbox 360 said that the Sony PlayStation 3 will be inferior to the Xbox 360.

You tell that to all the people that thought Xbox 360 was going to have super-duper DVD technology, and all the people that are already disappointed in the lack of Xbox 360 units available, while some consumers call the Xbox 360 launch the most horrible and mismanaged launch for a video game console.

Speaking about Sony PlayStation 3, let's not forget what the die-hard fans of Sony PS3 thought in Japan. You know, Sony-land. Japan consumers made it clear that the Microsoft Xbox 360 isn't the same type of next-gen console they wanted. Afterall, Sony is promising all the DVD and HD goodies for the PlayStation 3.

I am sure that most of the gamers in Japan just laughed at what they saw, after learning a bit on what the Sony has planned for the PS3.

Microsoft is left with complete embarassment after the Japan launch. Xbox 360 retailers in Japan still have plenty of stock on shelves. Shoppers are just walking by.

Meanwhile, there is a shortage in North America and Europe, causing Xbox 360 pre-order consumers to become angry, and perhaps, regretful that they even placed any money for this console. Still waiting, since mid-November, still no Xbox 360.

Amazon really messed up this launch even further by taking November pre-orders, then launching some "early-bird" special to allow new consumers to buy the Xbox 360 right away. Again, putting the Xbox 360 pre-order consumers back on the bottom of the stack.

Microsoft does promise new shipments before Christmas, but not that many. Here we go again, another "2 or 4" Xbox 360 consoles for eachr Wal-Mart!

How long can this go on before the game market shifts to Sony PlayStation 3? If Microsoft really wants us to believe that the Xbox 360 is this giant-muscle console that will dominate Sony PlayStation 3, they are wishing. I mean, it's another marketing hype thing.

I am sure when Sony or Nintendo Revolution launches their game consoles, it won't be the total disaster we've seen with Microsoft. The largest software company in the world has an excuse for everything -- on why there are shortages, and why their console is the best.

And now comes the dreadful noise from a Microsoft top boss trying to convince people that the Sony PS3 cannot compete with the Microsoft Xbox 360. Geeze, not so fast there, Microsoft. Get your own problems fixed before making such accusations. ...

Darcelf/Alg5 has released a new emulator for Xbox.

Xzx81 is an xbox port of Xz81, a zx81 emulator.

"The Sinclair ZX81 home computer, released by Sinclair Research in 1981, was the followup to the company's ZX80. The case was black, with a membrane keyboard; the machine's distinctive appearance was the work of industrial designer Rick Dickinson. Video output, as in the ZX80, was to a television set, and saving and loading programs was via an ordinary home audio tape recorder to magnetic audio tapes."

heres the info:

The screen, keyboard, tape reader and sound(!) are emulated.
The keyboard is emulated using a virtual keyboard.
The sound emulate a sound addon called Bi-Pak Zon X-81 that was using an AY chipset (much like the Atari ST, Amstrad CPC...)

To Do:
* Joystick emulation ?
* Add a menu to select some options (reset, type of sound addon ...)

More info here --> http://www.darcelf.tk/ ...

Raf has released a new version of the internet radio streaming client for the PSP, heres the latest info thanks to miemt11:

New -prerelease: -pre8

0.37-pre8 (r649) (12-14-2005)
BUG FIXES
(sandberg) Core: Updated to use socket headers from the new pspsdk.
(raf) TextUI: Fixed bug where localfiles where getting truncated as they were displayed.
NEW FEATURES
(raf) Core: Removed local LibPSPNet; using pspsdk's pspnet now.
(raf) Core: Added new LocalFiles screen.
(raf) TextUI: Using new screens by semtex199.
(raf) TextUI: Added configuration items to cfg file to configure the list's titles.

Update:

Also play your mp3 from your MS

This is more of a preview release so use with caution.

Download Here --> http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=15501 ...

Psilocybeing has posted some WIP news about his latest project for the PSP, heres the scoop:

Traveller is a game based in space, where players control ships(of course!), and explore the universe(a mapset, 16 million tiles in size currently, although that will expand) of dynamically generated objects, such as NPC spawns, asteroid belts, planets, bases, etc.

Here is an early screenshot, I'll have map update working online in a couple of days, depends when I get around to doing it. I have integrated WLAN, which has been tested and working, so it's just a matter of coding the server to go along with it.

When I've got the map update working, I'll get an eboot up for you to see how it works. For now, here's a screenshot

Check out the cool screenshot and give your views or indeed help in this forum topic --> http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=15500 ...

hc232 has ported Super Methane Brothers to the GP2X, heres the info: (thanks to Kojote)

An amazing port of Super Methane Brothers to the GP2x has appeared! Trap baddies in a gas cloud. Suck into your gas gun. Throw against a wall to destroy them. This game is a nice Bubble Bobble replacement w-ith lots of extras.



Download Here --> http://gp2x-emulation.dcemu.co.uk/su...brothers.shtml ...

Hectorblanco has updated "Debian Vs Pimientos 2x". It's a kind of object shooting game for the GP2x. Heres whats new:

Sound now working. Using the SDL_mixer provided by theodbot.
The control has been improved. Now you can shoot enemies while moving the spiral. Thanks to Puck2099
The credits screen can be closed pressin the 'A' button.
Fixed a bug that could freeze the game (and the gp2x) after finishing a game, when you try to star a new one.



Download Here -> http://gp2x-emulation.dcemu.co.uk/debian.shtml ...

bosteen has released updated the port of Fuse the Spectrum emulator to the GP2X, heres whats new:



Volume control should now work as expected.
Controls should feel better to use.
Bringing up the keyboard or the keybinding dialog should now not slow the emulation. (There is still a sound glitch though when it first is brought onscreen.)

Download Here --> http://gp2x-emulation.dcemu.co.uk/fusegp2x.shtml ...

Rockin-B has posted the news on his site with downloads and full screenshots and theres some fanatastic entries to this excellent Sega Saturn Coding Contest, for full info check out the site here --> http://www.rockin-b.de/ ...

Divineo China have posted news that all the preorders for HD Combo have been sent, heres some detail about the HDCombo:



The HD Combo is a unique product designed to connect a hard disk to your Pstwo (V12 or V13) SCPH-7000x console. The integrated design allow you to have your HD built-in the console, and no extra accessories are needed!
A tough high quality product to get the best out of your Pstwo!

- High quality mold process – (not made in china)
- Compatible with all PS2 V12-V13 console. ( SCPH-700XX )
- Onnovative design to connect 3.5'' IDE Hard Disk into your Slim PS2.
- Solid ALL-IN-ONE design, easy to carry ( with 3.5'' Hard Disk built-in )
- Supports all brands of 3.5'' Hard Disk : Maxtor, Seagate, Hitachi.., include WD.
- No other extra accessory needed: 80pin IDC cable and power connector are build-in.
- Two cooling fans support to quench the HDD temperature. ( 20,000 hours life )
- Rocker switch and two-colour pilot lamp supported. ( HDD power and active )
- Stand pillar for PSTwo vertical stand purpose. ( You can still use vertical stand with the Pstwo+Hdcombo )
- Special Y Power cable for easy installation ( use PS2 original power cable only )

Buy one for yourself from Divineo China ...