which games console

Which games console?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Discuss how features match requirements Discuss how one solution provides additional benefits to othersDescribe the sensors used in hands-free gaming consoles Make recommendations about the future of gaming.

INTRODUCTION

In TWO groups carry out a quick survey of your group to find out…a) if people own a games consoleb) if so, which brand.

Share this information with the class, then calculate the percentage of people who own a games console and work out which brand is the most popular.

TASK

Carry out research on the features of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3, starting with the Xbox, PlayStation 3 and Engadget websites. A checklist of features is given in the Worksheet Complete the checklist with the information you find and then recommend the best console for Jamie, explaining why you have made this recommendation.Hand in the worksheet

CONSOLE v LAPTOP

Consider Jamie’s table:

Would you buy a laptop or a games console? Give reasons for your decision

HANDS-FREE GAMING

KEY TERMS

PREP

Read through and make your own notes on

(pages 69 to 72) of your textbook.