Games consoles

Games consoles

1. Features

   • High resolution output
   • CD, DVD and Blu-ray optical drives
   • Connectivity
     • USB
     • Bluetooth
     • Wi-Fi
     • Ethernet cable
   • Multiplayer online gaming

2. Wireless & hands-free gaming

   • Motion Sensor
     • Nintendo Wii
     • Playstation 3
   • Hands-free uses laser and infrared camera
     • Xbox Kinect

3. Current developments

   • Smart TV
   • Smartphones & tablets

4. Future developments

   • Thought game control
   • Neuro headsets

5. Health Risks

   • See table on page 15 of revision book

6. Signs of overuse

   • Spend all 'free-time' gaming
   • Give up other hobbies
   • Lie about use
   • Lower grades/ missed homework
   • Irritation & agitation when not playing
   • Sad or upset when game over

7. Effects on behaviour

   • Increased aggression
   • Decreased empathy
   • Reduce brain activity - thinking, emotion