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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Discount Nintendo Wii | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I want to purchase a Nintendo Wii for my children. Do you know where I can get one at a discount? ... A: Ok the website you have linked is a Chinese wholesale website, i.e. they sell Wii's that are region ... | |
| Quandary About Game System | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a bit perplexed at the moment regarding which game system to purchase, and I was wondering if ... A: You're question has many parts to it, and it is very involved, but I will do my best to offer my ... | |
| Will my NES still work after the digital transition? | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have two NES systems that I play on a regular basis. I'm concerned that I won't be able to use ... A: The digital transition will not effect your NES. Your TV will still have channels 2 and 3, which ... | |
| Gears of War 3? | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Do you know when Gears of War 3 is coming out because I am thinking about buying Gears of War 2 ... A: GOW 2 came out 11/07/08. GOW 3 hasn't even been announced yet, and probably won't be announced ... | |
| XBOX console specs | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: My mom's friend gave me an used XBOX 360, the one that has a hard drive attached. I'm new to XBOX ... A: To check how much space is on your hard drive, turn on your system and go into the system settings ... | |
| WiiWare | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I believe "WiiWare" are games and software only downloadable from the internet? If that is the case ... A: Unfortunately the only way to get the WiiWare games is to connect your Wii to the internet and ... | |
| Playstation blu ray? | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a new PS 3 and a 1080i hd television (not 1080p but i) that does NOT have hdmi input on it. ... A: Correct. 1080p is the best resolution available on the market today. HDMI cables will give the ... | |
| which game consol | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: We’d like to buy a game console. We have narrowed the choice to two: Xbox 360 (maybe 60 gigs?) and ... A: You've pretty much got it summed up. If all you care about are games, go with the 360. The big ... | |
| Stuck on my new game | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I need help on Avatar Into the Inferno for Wii. I just started the game and I'm stuck already. How ... A: I personally haven't played that game, so I'm a little unfamiliar to the situation. The best advice ... | |
| guitar hero world tour | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: i just got the guitar hero world tour band kit and game for Christmas for my PS2, but it is not ... A: Sounds like there's something wrong with your ps2. Try cleaning it out with a little canned air or ... | |
| Xbox360 mixed questions | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I just got and Xbox360, and I'm currently exploring it, so I was hoping you could help me in these ... A: Some of your questions are a little vague, but I'll do my best to answer them as completely as ... | |
| X360 20GB still goes on? | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I want to purchase a 20GB XBox360 but I heard Microsoft stopped /shipping/making or whatever those ... A: You can still fin the 20 GB bundles if you're lucky, but they're the same price ($300) as the 60 ... | |
| Best game system for 6.5 yr old? | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: We just bought a Wii system for us and our 6 yr old, but have a bit of buyer's remorse. We can ... A: The wii is the best option for his age group. Nintendo designed the wii for everyone. The controls ... | |
| Xbox... 256MB or 20GB? | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I want to purchase an Xbox 360 console this holiday, I 'm still deciding wich one. Option A: ... A: If you plan to use Xbox live (which I highly recommend) you will need a HDD. Some games require it, ... | |
| Wii, Twilight Princess | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: This feels like a relatively dumb question, but here goes. Early on in the Forest Temple, there's ... A: It's been a while since I've played that game, but if I remember correctly you can use the boomerang ... | |
| PSP issues | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: My PSP has some across some issues. I got the daxter entertainment pack during Christmas and this is ... A: You either have a defective battery or a defective charger. If you know someone who has a PSP ... | |
| Old Little Kid PC Games.. | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently came across a really custy box in my basement full of old (and unfortunately empty) cases ... A: You're going to have a very difficult time finding those games in a retail store, and I don't know ... | |
| hdmi cables for ps3. | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: Does it really matter which hdmi cable i get for my ps3? And if it does which one should I get. A: No it doesn't really matter. Hdmi cables are pretty overpriced these days. I recommend going with ... | |
| Jedi Outcast | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently received the the Star Wars Best of PC (by the way its awesome!) and have started to play ... A: Hmm, I have not played the PC version so I'm not entirely familiar with what you're talking about. ... | |
| PS3 | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: sorry im not sure if your the right person to ask.....if i buy ps3 games in america will i be able ... A: Some blue rays arn't, but pretty much every game is. The region code is usually printed on the ... | |
| PS3 | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: sorry im not sure if your the right person to ask.....if i buy ps3 games in america will i be able ... A: Like all forms of media, they have different formats for different parts of the world. I forget ... | |
| video games | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I am looking into going into this business and this question is really bothering me-- Why do video ... A: Interesting question. Yes, sony, microsoft, and nintendo take a hit each time they sell a console. ... | |
| PSP memory space | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Joseph, I am interested in joining pspblender.com. It is where you can download PSP games and ... A: In terms of the size of the downloads, you have to go and look at the site and see, it will vary ... | |
| god of war | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I got this game over a year ago and i have not been able to get past one section of it. I|ts not a ... A: It's been a long time since I've played this game, I doubt it's a glitch or an issue with your CD. ... | |
| reparing the nintendo wii | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: ok i know your going to say send it to nintendo for the repair but i want answer for how "I" would ... A: I'm sorry to say you're going to have to call up nintendo anyway. Smash bros. is the first dual ... | |
| xbox to computer monitor | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: please help hi i have my xbox and pc hooked up to my monitor. first of all it is hd. second so when ... A: Then you need to check the resolution with your monitor. It may have a refresh rate or a resolution ... | |
| GBA with DS | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Recently purchased 2 GBA games (Pokemon Sapphire and Emerald) for my children for their DS Lite ... A: It should work the same as it does with the DS games. If they are using a GBA, they will need a ... | |
| no color with old sega unit | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I just found my old sega genesis system and games. All the games play fine but there is not any ... A: It's possible that your AV cables are not working properly or there is some actual damage to your ... | |
| gameboy advance | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm 40, married,and have two little boys, both with autism. Not a lot of time to play games, but ... A: The gameboy advance is a great system and nintendo is a fantastic company when it comes to casual ... | |
| PS3 | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me if the PS3 will play PS2 games? I can't seem to get a consistent answer. I have been ... A: There are three current versions of the PS3, each of them varry in replayability: The 40gig ... | |
| PS3 Consoles | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I want to buy a PS3 to my son for Christmas. Money is a little tight this year and I know that ... A: The difference between the $400 and $500 version is basically hard drive space and PS2 backwards ... | |
| doubts about wii | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: When i first got my wii last christmas, me and my family thought it was great. All the inovative ... A: The wii isn't really supposed to be for the hardcore shooting fans. It's a family console that ... | |
| SNES won't turn on...advice? | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: My SNES console will not turn on...even tho it was working fine for the past two weeks. I already ... A: If you know it isn't the power cord not working, then there is a good chance your SNES has bitten ... | |
| Brigandine The Legend of Forsena | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: Do you know a gameshark cheat to have monsters level up to level 30 after each battle? My e-mail is ... A: For gameshark codes check www.gamefaqs.com. They have links that will take you to were you need to ... | |
| Game of the decade? | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: Game of the decade should have these awards: - Game of the decade [best sales in the first week and ... A: I'm starting to think that you're trying to get an essay from me for homework that you're doing :P ... | |
| Will there be a game with a perfect score of 10? | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: *If Money and time were not an issue* FirstWith the new technology [PS3, Xbox 360, PC] we have now ... A: That's quite an involved question. Yes, technology allows us to make games that look better, run on ... | |
| PS2 Not Reading Disc | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: hope you can help My son's PS2 was working fine until the other night when it failed to read any ... A: DVD cleaning kits can be used on PS2s. 90% of the time when they don't read disks, the laser is ... | |
| Console Question | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help... I am trying to remember the name of a console my family had in the ... A: What you're describing sounds like a magnavox odyssey console (atari did not have built in games ... | |
| leaf green | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: when i put my game in the gameshark and i activate the codes they never work. A: Check to make sure everything is hooked up properly and that you are putting in the right codes. ... | |
| how to hook up coleco vision | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: hi i purchased a power pack for my colico i have not played it in 15 years and forgot how to hook it ... A: Should be as tough as you make it out to be, just plug the cables in the holes :P. For a ... | |
| Pokemon Pearl | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I have three questions 1:do you tell people how to hack video games using their consoles? 2:if you ... A: In my profile I specifically say that I don't tell people how to hack consoles. The only known way ... | |
| Action replay for Gamecube | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: Where can i find a action replay 4 Gamecube for 20$ to 25$ in the usa A: There's a few places you can check. Ebay may be hit or miss but it's worth a shot. Check you local ... | |
| atari | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have an original atari 7800 with all of the hookups and also many games. I would like to sell this ... A: If it were me, I'd keep it, being a collector and all. If you want to sell it, the trick is you ... | |
| Tetris - Game Boy | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could ifnd out what is the highest reported amount of lines that anyone has ... A: This I don't know. However, the max score in tetris has been reached many times, 9,999,999. Pros ... | |
| Video Game Accuracy | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know how to improve my accuracy while playing multiplayer video games; specifically, ... A: Here's some tips I can offer for multiplayer games: -Aim for the head/chest. Shooting limbs won't ... | |
| super princess peach | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: i am on world 2 level 6, how do you defeat the owl, i am on the bit where princess peach has fallen ... A: Have you tried going to websites like www.gamefaqs.com? From there you can search for super ... | |
| super princess peach | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: i am on world 2 level 6, how do you defeat the owl, i am on the bit where princess peach has fallen ... A: Make sure you fill up your vibe bar. The part I'm talking about is when you're in a state of free ... | |
| Old Xbox Games On 360 | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I’m getting ready to buy an Xbox 360 but want to know if I can keep some of my favorite games from ... A: Yes, the 360 will play all your fav. original xbox titles. However, there are a few games that the ... | |
| super princess peach | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: i am on world 2 level 6, how do you defeat the owl, i am on the bit where princess peach has fallen ... A: The trick is when you're in that free fall part (I think you can destroy the eggs he throws to ... | |
| SNES 2 | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to buy some PAL games and play them on an American SNES but I'm tired of looking for ... A: I'm not very familiar with playing PAL games on American consoles. I've tried before but it's ... | |
Console Games (Nintendo, Sony etc.) and Arcade Games
Answers by Expert:
Joseph
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Expertise
I can answer any and all questions regarding any console games made including both older and modern generations (From the Atari 2600 to the Wii) as well as PC Games (both new and old). I'm familiar also with the technical aspect of console gaming systems. I can offer tips and tricks for most any game from finding a secret item to how to get through those stressful boss fights (aka - strategies), as well as recommendations for new and upcoming games. I can't answer questions about how to mod systems (since it voids your warranties anyway) and how to hack video games using your console.
Experience
I've worked 2 years at an EB Games as a part time job through college. I've also been playing and collecting video games since I was 6 years old. I've owned all video game systems (new and old!).
Education/Credentials
I've had some computer programming experience in my way to become a Computer Engineer.
Awards and Honors
I've won many local video game tournaments through games such as Halo, Halo 2, Counterstrike, World of Warcraft (PvP tournaments), and most popular RTS games.
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