I picked this puppy up on Monday afternoon and its a lot smaller then I thought it would be. It comes with a tag over the USB cord to make sure that you install the software first before you use it. Problem is, Vista drivers aren't on the CD that it ships with. You have to go online and download the Vista software before you can use it. Not REALLY a problem as we're all connected via broadband these days, but still an oversight none the less. I was up and connected in a matter of seconds. Even with my 360 on, I was able to sync up to the receiver with no hassles at all. The only game I had to try was the TMNT demo, but I was unable to get it to work with the controller. I think it is a limitation with the demo and nothing to do with the controller itself. I haven't had much time to test it with anything else yet, but I plan on doing it this evening.

I am really excited in my purchase for this as I also got an invitation to be a beta tester for Windows Live (The Xbox 360 on Vista). I filled out the questionnaire and hopefully I get selected (I rarely don't get in). Maybe I'll be testing Halo 2, or even Uno, but I don't care as I think the ability to interlink the two is just plain amazing.

Well I've had this pre-loaded from FilePlanet over the weekend, and my key reserved for a god's age. Finally I can play it. After the recent slew of games that run like crap on my Core 2 Duo, I was VERY surprised to see C&C3 play so well on such high settings. This is the RTS I've been waiting for. I get about 1 month of totally kicking ass in online games before I start to lose to all the kiddies who only play one game. But I don't care, it's C&C after all.

Getting Generals as a hold over back in 2003 was nice, but having an actual full fledged sequel is something I've gotten very excited over. I have already pre-ordered my Kane Limited Edition copy from EBGames to enjoy late in March. Probably that last nasty snow storm of the year will roll on the day after and I can sit back and ENJOY all the Kane love.

Oh boy, oh boy! With the first NES game coming to the VC on the Wii, I was looking forward to playing this game again. And now with having it coming to the XBLA I can't wait. For those that haven't played this game before, it is arguably the best Ninja Turtle game there ever was.

The Japanese Virtual Console has confirmed that games for the Neo-Geo and MSX formats will be available for download on the Wii in the spring. Hold up Nintendo, you're not doing this because you've run out of games to give us on the Virtual Console already - quit trying to get new bragging rights to keep our minds off of the shitty VC games you've given us so far. When the Virtual Console was first announced I didn't think we'd have to put up with this weekly bullshit, this is starting to get annoying. Especially when we know Nintendo is getting the best profits from the next generation console sales - use your money to hurry it up.

MSX games will cost 800 Wii Points, so if you're willing to spend 8 bucks on a game you've probably never heard of before, then Nintendo will be giving you the choice between Eggy and Aleste as the first two available MSX games.

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So lets home some of our other favorites from these systems hits the Wii. King of Fighters anyone? Personally I loved quite a few games on the Neo Geo and I would gladly buy some VC versions of these games.

I've been catching up on my comics lately. This series is a really enjoyable one, and seems to follow a similar setup to story lines I've loved in the past. At least you don't need to buy 6 million comics to follow the story, but it really helps if you do. It is told through the Civil War 7 comic series. But all the comics that go with it really fill out the series.

IGN's write up on the series.

Sales data reveals Xbox 360 just ahead of PS3

The Nintendo Wii sold 436,000 units in January throughout North America, according to preliminary NPD data.

The Xbox 360 sold 294,000 units during the month, with the PlayStation 3 not far behind with 244,000 units sold.

The NPD data was released by Microsoft and has not yet been officially confirmed.

"Xbox 360 had a fantastic January, and we feel great about our position in the marketplace," said Molly O'Donnell, group manager for Microsoft's entertainment and devices division.

The Xbox 360 enjoyed an 18 per cent rise in sales compared to the same period last year, when the company sold 250,000 units.

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So it looks like the Wii is in first place this month. The PS3 is no longer having supply demand issues and we also see that its selling about on par with the 360. At this sale rate Nintendo might be an amazing come from behind to lead sales.

According to NexGenWars.com, the Wii has been picked to lead the console war this generation. They are also estimating that the Wii has almost half the installed base of the 360 in just 3 months vs the 18 months the 360 has had.

My recent lack of updates is due to the fact that I've just finished working two 80 hour work weeks. When some one quits when you're short staffed already, it really stresses the remaining people.