Games to suit every platform and every taste

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Of the home computer game platforms, the Ninetendo 64, $99, is best for the 10 and under set; games are less violent than competitors. The Sony Playstation, $99, offers the widest selection of games. The Sega Dreamcast, $199, has the best technology, most lifelike rendering of the stand alone gaming consoles. A home computer with a fast video processor is offers the most life-like rendering of the game environment. About 10 game titles of various levels and catagories per platform are reviewed.

Product introduction, Column, Computer games, Buyers Guide, Computer game, SNE, Sega Enterprises Ltd., Software buyers' guide

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Programs that can redecorate your computer screen

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'Themes' alter the appearance of your desktop, icons, application windows, and cursor. 'Skins' change the way a specific program, such as a Web browser, looks. Some of these programs are preloaded with Mac OS 8.5 or Windows 95/98. Others are available over the Web, either for a fee or for free. At these Web sites, specific programs are usually sorted into broad categories like Animals, Cartoons, Movies, Sports, and Nature.

Product description/specification, Design and construction, GUI, Graphical user interfaces, Graphical user interface

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When joystick starts shaking, hang on

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The greatest thing in games these days are the force feedback joysticks and game controllers. Companies ranging from Microsoft, to ActLabs, to Nintendo and Sony are getting in on this popular idea. The idea behind force feedback is to allow the game player to feel the forces involved. Like, for example, the acceleration of a car or the turbulence from a plane. It makes games that much more real.

Product information, Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Joysticks, Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Microsoft Corp., Computer peripherals industry, MSFT, Hardware multiproduct review, Joystick controllers, Joystick/game controller, Joysticks (Computer input devices), Game controllers, Joystick Technologies Inc. CH Products Div., Logitech International S.A., ACT Labs (Canada), Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro (Joystick/game controller), Logitech Wingman Force (Joystick/game controller), Sony Dual Shock Analog Controller (Joystick/game controller), Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel (Joystick/game controller), Nintendo Rumble Pack (Joystick/game controller), CH Products Force F/X (Joystick/game controller), ACT Labs Force RS (Joystick/game controller)

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