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Video Gaming Manual (Hardcover)

by Joao Diniz Sanches (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd (Sep 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844255093
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844255092
  • Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 13,946 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Video gaming has evolved over the years to become a massive market, on course to overtake mainstream forms of entertainment such as films and music. "The Video Gaming Manual" reflects on the full history of the industry and provides an overview of key hardware, comprising an introduction and analysis, technical specifications, common problems (and, where applicable, solutions) and selected key software titles. Written by an author known and respected in the video gaming world, and supported by hundreds of carefully selected images, this fascinating retrospective will appeal to seasoned and casual gamers alike.


About the Author

Joao Diniz Sanches is a freelance writer/journalist with a passion for all forms of video gaming. Since 1997 he has written extensively about video gaming, and is a former editor of Edge, one of the world's leading gaming magazines. Joao is the author of our well-received Driving Games Manual and lives in Somerset.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, comprehensive, unusual, accessible, and highly recommended, 7 Nov 2009
As well as dealing with the history and state of video gaming, this book covers practical aspects of the form that the other great books on the subject - which JDS recommends in the Video Gaming Manual - don't touch on, such as how to get the best deals, how to choose a video cable, and a load of other very useful titbits like that. It also goes in some detail into the history and specifications of twenty different consoles and computers, which makes for very enjoyable reading if you have any interest whatsoever in gaming.

If you're just entering the world of video gaming, this is a great primer, taking you more or less up to speed on its history, all the most significant platforms and games, and how to set yourself up with the best gear. If, like me, you're already a seasoned gamer, there's still plenty in there of interest and it's a great book to dip in and out of.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensable guide to the world of video games, 1 Oct 2009
By Damien Mcferran (UK) - See all my reviews
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When you consider how popular video games are it's amazing that there have been so few quality books devoted to the subject. Thankfully The Video Gaming Manual solves that little problem by offering what is possibly the most comprehensive summary of the industry ever committed to paper; not only does it touch upon the history of our beloved hobby but it also delves into topics such as importing, different TV standards, second-hand gaming, general maintenance of your consoles and games and much, much more.

In addition to all this, the book also covers the key machines in-depth. Every major video game system is covered here, from the humble Spectrum all the way up to the shiny PS3. Accompanying each system is a detailed history, technical information, a selection of key titles and plenty of high-quality photography. In a nutshell, it's a video game collector's dream and the best coffee table publication since Madonna did that book with the rude photos in all those years ago.

Thank goodness someone has finally decided to treat the world of video games with the respect it deserves. Those of you that are old enough to recall Manic Miner and Jet Set Willy really should pick this up without a moment's hesitation; conversely, if you cut your teeth on more recent consoles you owe it to yourself to read this fine book and get some serious retro education. As you would expect from publisher Haynes, this is essentially the only manual you will ever need to purchase if you're serious about your gaming.

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