What do you think about video games? Discuss your answers. sefore YOU Write ~ Read the passage. PlayStation 3 Sony introduced the first PlayStation game console in the mid-J990s. It was very popular and sold more than 100 million units. Then in 2000, Sony released PlayStation 2. This model has also been very popular due to its excellent graphics and because it can play DVDs. Sony has released the newest model in the series, PlayStation 3. It is 35 times more powerful than PlayStation 2. The controllers are also much easier to use due to special sensors. Sony says that playing games on PlayStation 3 is like being in Q movie because the graphics are so incredible. Circle the best introduction for the passage. a Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is part of the Sony Corporation. It was established in 1993 in Tokyo. b Sony PlayStation 2 has had a lot of competition from other consoles like Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. C The Sony PlayStation 3 game console has been released. It is the latest model in a popular series that also includes PlayStation 1 and 2. PlayStation 3 is much fas ter than PlayStation 2, and it also has a new controller and incredible graphics. 13 Writing Skill Writing an intr oduction about something new Sometimes you may writ e about something new, In t his kind of writing, your introduction should shaw the reader why t he t hing is impor tant or interesting. To do this, you should include new and interesting details in your introduction. W "t" n Ihg Practice • Check (,f) four details to make a good introduction for a game console. Nintendo enjoyed success with their Nintendo 64 game console, which was released in 1996. Nintendo's Wii game console is now available. One of the most popular Nintendo 64 games was Super Mario 64. It also has a brand new controller. GameCube had impressive graphics. In 2001 Nintendo released the GameCube. Wii allows players to play many of the Nintendo games made in the last 20 years. It is the latest console from Nintendo, which also made Nintendo 64 and GameCube. ,. "t·I ~ ) ---------"\ ,'=-' Look fo r verbs in the present tense to help you choose the details. Use the details you selected in Activity D to write an introduction for the game console. 14 ,. Write an introduction for each of the new products, 1 Product: The Super Magic Wand Introduction The Super Magic Wand is now available. It is the latest wand from Magic Inc. The Super Magic Wand has 2 Product: The Advanced Game Console Introduction The Advanced Game Console has been released. It is the newest console from 3 Product: The Homework Robot Introduction The Homework Robot is now available. 15 I ntegratiol'1 • Read the passage a boy wrote about a video game. Take notes on his opinions. - Sonic the Hedgehog Notes I recently got a - PlayStation 3: recently got, so PlayStation 3, h.1!/2eL and I am so - happy! I have - Seen playing: been playing Sonic the - - Sonic: - Hedgehog. - Like it because: Sonic is a great game. I like it because it is really fast and has amazing - Also: - graphics. It also requires a lot of skill and has a very interesting story. Finally, I like - the fact that I can play three different -Characters: - hedgehog characters-Sonic, Shadow and - Silver. ~------------~--~====~ Listen to what a girl says about another video game. Take notes on her opinions. Notes - Nintendo Wii: ___________ - Seen playing: The Legend of Zelda : Twilight Princess - Twilight Princess: ____________ - Like it because: - Also: - Characters: Work with a classmate. On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the games. .