In order for any business to be successful, you need a few basic things. You will need a plan, something to sell, and customers to sell it to. You will need all of these things to start a video game business on eBay. First, you should plan out the type of games you want to sell. Will you sell whatever is popular, or focus on a specific console? Knowing these things will help you to know your customers, which allows you to reach them better and make them more likely to buy. Another part of planning is knowing your competition. Obviously you won’t have the benefits of being a big company like Best Buy or Amazon. You have to give customers a reason to buy from you, which may be as simple as having slightly lower prices than retail or special bundle packages. Be creative with your ad titles and content. Once you decide on what you want to sell, you need to get in touch with a video game distributors. There are two main types of distributors that you can use to sell games on eBay. Video game wholesalers will sell games to you for much lower than retail pricing. This allows you to resell them and make a significant profit. However, part of your profit will go towards paying shipping costs, listing fees, and any other costs of your video game business. Video game dropshippers will ship the games directly to your customer. With this method, you list the game on eBay for your retail price. After someone buys it, you pay to have that game shipped directly to the customer. Your costs to the dropshipper will be much lower than your eBay selling price, allowing you to make a profit without any upfront risks. This is a more convenient option for most people even though the profit is slightly less than buying from wholesalers. When using a dropshipper, you will never have to handle shipping and you don’t risk losing money if no one buys the game.
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Slash Your 40-time and Get Faster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGkDcAd48sk How to get faster for football…a question filled with gimmick answers and hucksters trying to stick you for your papers. Forgetting all the cones and parachutes that you have to get past, you also have «coaches» giving incorrect info on how to effectively use plyometrics to get faster for football and decrease your 40-time. How do we really go about increasing football speed? – Strength is the basis for speed. Cones and gimmicks are an enormous waste of time…unless your goal is to get faster at running cone drills and not football. – You need to develop explosiveness through high speed exercises – To really get faster for football, you need to add Plyometrics to your Strength Program People love to complain when I write about strength’s effect on football speed…they really do get angry when I tell them that to get faster for football you have to get stronger! Usually it’s talking about how some big guy on the team Squats «like 400lbs» and is «mad slow» but there’s a small dude who isn’t that strong but runs fast. It then goes on to explain how my program sucks and SPARQ training rulez cause NFL flavor of the week endorses it. Bullocks, I say. One, your «big» friend isn’t strong if he’s only squatting 400lbs. Let’s say the guy weighs 285. That’s about 1.4 x bodyweight. Now, when sprinting we sometimes produce 2, 3, 4 or even 5x’s bodyweight in terms of force. Looking at those numbers, do you think your big friend will be fast? Now let’s look at that smaller guy who is fast. He only squats 365. But, he weighs 180. He’s using twice his bodyweight. While he’s not as «strong» as the big guy in terms of weight on the bar, he is relatively stronger…he lifts more weight in relation to his bodyweight than the big dude. So, in order to get faster for football, we need to figure out just what strong is. Mr. 285lb’er should be Squatting between 550 and 600 to even begin to realize his speed potential. This is why I constantly harp on strength! But, even if you are able to get this much stronger, many complain that they don’t have that explosive start. This is because they lack starting strength and need to do more Deadlifts and Box Squats. What they lack is reactive ability. Reactive Ability is displayed when your muscles and tendons react to force and are stretched just before doing something explosive. When training for football agility or to get faster for football, we have to focus on training your reactive ability. We often refer to reactive ability as explosiveness. And, when training your Reactive ability, you must keep several points in mind: – The speed of the pre-stretch is key – More Speed of pre-stretch (eccentric) = More Force Produced – Luckily, this aspect of strength is highly trainable One of the best ways to train this ability is through Plyometrics. Yes, yes, we finally get to the damn plyos. I’m always hesitant to give Plyometric advice to young players or inexperienced coaches. They take what is a fairly straight-forward training tool and turn it into something Stephen Hawking couldn’t figure out. Born in the old Soviet bloc, Plyos helped those damn commies dominate almost every sport. Despite their lack of resources (and sometimes lack of food) the Russians, East Germans, etc. absolutely kicked some American asses in the Olympics. They were bigger, stronger and faster. They even produced a boxer who killed Apollo Creed! Eventually, some Western coaches found about plyometrics and began to apply it to American sports. Of course, they became fascinated and all went overboard…coming up with jump programs with insane volume and advanced exercises that should’ve only been used by those with years of experience at an elite level…and using them on High School kids.
Is the PS4 Really the Best Gaming Console? We Review, You Choose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BznTGGtBgY If Sony was trying to make a statement with the release of its PlayStation 4 console – it did a good job. Unlike most of the rhetoric and over inflated pre-game smack talk, the PS4 appears to have delivered on its claims and is the most powerful console on the market. It has seen another overhaul of its exterior and some major design modifications to its Dual Shock controller. In addition, it has expanded the memory and vastly increased the performance of its processors. These upgrades are clearly apparent and the PS4 delivers stunning HD graphics that run seamless and lightning fast. With some nicely equipped exclusive game titles, streaming access, and multiplayer capabilities, PlayStation enthusiast will most likely greet the newest arrival with open arms. Not to mention the price for this console runs around $100 less than its ardent rival – the Xbox One. A it stands today, the PS4 has made quite an entrance. Performance: 5.0 / 5.0 The PS4 has a single-chip processor that combines an eight core x86-64 AMD «Jaguar» CPU with a 1.84 teraflop GPU. It’s supported with 8GB of GDDR5 RAM and has a 500GB mechanical hard drive. Sony boasts that its new hardware allows it to perform ten times better than the latter PS3. That’s quite an impressive feat. Another nice touch is the fact that the PS4 comes with a 500GB drive. This extra space helps when downloading movies and games from the PlayStation market. If you ever feel pressed for space, don’t worry, because the hard drive can also be upgraded by do-it-yourselfers without voiding the warranty. The HD graphics of the PS4 are stunning and the consoles responsiveness is presently unmatched. What’s even more impressive is the fact that this machine can perform at such a high end level without sounding like a jet on a runway or overheating. Not to mention, the entire power supply is encased inside the unit; as opposed to the Xbox One which still has it attached to the external power cord in attempt to save space inside the console. Features: 5.0 / 5.0 The PS4 comes in the same half matte black and half gloss exterior as the Xbox One. Even still, it has a completely different appearance. That’s because the PS4 sports a slim and sleek design and doesn’t look like an oversized VCR from the mid 80’s. I’m not saying the Xbox one is the ugly step-sister out of the bunch, but it probably wouldn’t get asked to the prom if the PS3 was available and willing. Now then, for all of you who just got offended by such a superficial statement, I am well aware that mother always said, «It’s what’s on the inside that counts.» And in that regard, I assure you, the PS4 would still be the first one asked to a dance. The PS4 has seen some modifications to its components, and for that reason, any of your older PlayStation peripheral devices will not work – imagine that. Although the PS4 does not have backwards capabilities to play your PS3 titles, many of the games previously owned can be purchased for a considerable discount from their online store. The only catch – you will have to insert the older PS3 disc into the console while playing the online version. Games purchased from the PlayStation Store are downloaded straight onto the hard drive and there’s no need to worry about the disc being lost or scratched. The only negative, is the fact that downloaded titles can’t be borrowed out for the weekend or traded in for credit at your local gaming store. As this form of purchasing games becomes more popular, stores like GameStop and other game trading retailers might be taking a hit – that or a seat next to Blockbuster in «Reminiscence Park.» The new PS4 Dual Shock 4 has seen some physical changes that cause it to stand out a bit from its earlier counterpart. Some of the more notable changes pertain to the analog sticks; which have been slightly spaced out a bit further to avoid thumb collisions. They have also been designed with recessed tops and covered with a rubber coating to make gripping enhanced. The Dual Shock 4 also comes with an external speaker and headphone jack for your headset, just be aware, it can only output in stereo from the controllers connection – nonetheless, a nice touch. I would say that one of the nicest design features of the Dual Shock 4 is the metallic touchpad on the face of the controller. It operates the same as a laptop touchpad and is extremely smooth and responsive. Although the Dual Shock 4 can be purchased and used on the PS3, the older Dual Shock 3 controllers are not compatible with the PS4. For those who already own a PS Vita, you can stream games from your PS4 over the Wi-Fi to the handheld unit. This creates a second viewing screen, much like the Wii U, and allows for playing games while someone else is using the TV. Although this is a nice feature, it probably wouldn’t justify buying the PS Vita in and of itself. The PlayStation Camera is a nice touch, but it takes very little interaction to realize that it is not nearly as robust as the Xbox Kinect and doesn’t seem to have enough game interaction to make it worth it. It also has a voice command feature, although very limited, and you might want to consider spending your money on another controller instead. Multimedia: 4.4 / 5.0 The PS4 seems to have taken a back seat on its earlier plans to be the all-in-one media hub. Although it can still boast of having one of the best performing Blu-Ray and DVD players on the market, unlike the PS3, it can no longer play music files, CDs, or easily stream content from your PC. Instead, it seems to function more like a Roku. Nonetheless, if you only
Ask Your Local Travel Guru: What’s New on the Industry
As a travel guru for many years now, I have seen the travel industry wire adapt in so many ways. As you already know, we now live in a world with instant and infinite amounts of information, right at our fingertips. Like everything else, the travel industry has adapted, grown and cultivated a new identity with our present day world of information. Until beaches start disappearing and people can be teleported across continents, there will ALWAYS be the want and need to visit our regular and new destinations. The travel industry plays a substantial role in the global economy. During 2015, the travel industry wire forecasts global GDP to grow by 3.7% and employment by 2.6%. This demonstrates the sector’s enduring ability to generate economic growth and create jobs at a faster rate than the global economy, which is due to grow by 2.9% in 2015. By the end of 2015, the Travel & Tourism sector will contribute US$7,860 billion, 10% of global GDP, once all direct, indirect and induced impacts are taken into account. The sector will account for 284 million jobs, 9.5% of total employment, or one in eleven of all jobs on the planet. By 2025, the global travel & tourism sector is projected to contribute 357 million jobs and generate $11.4 Trillion dollars. Ask your favorite travel guru and he will show you the various components all contributing to these massive amounts. Let’s check out what the travel industry wire says: Hotel Industry Among all the sub sectors of the travel & tourism industry, Hotels is one of the biggest fragments. The travel industry wire explains that hotels generated a global of $457 billion dollars in 2014. Your travel guru has most likely coordinated a recent trip within the Intercontinental Hotels Group. The company contributed the highest revenues, earning $22.8 billion dollars. In the United States alone, the total revenue within the hotel industry climbed to $163 billion dollars. The majority of tourists visiting the United States of America (65.1%) choose to stay in a hotel, where the average daily is a healthy $121.30. Aviation industry Although the major corporations, leading sector, seem to always changing names and planes, the industry cultivated a whopping $783 billion US dollars in 2014. Your travel guru may have whispered about some of the airlines not performing, but the industry continues to grow at rate of 7.4% every year. The travel industry wire indicates that Europeans, Americans, Chinese & Brazilians combine for the highest market contributors. Cruise Industry Cruises have steadily become a popular choice of travel the past few years. These are an easy sell for your local travel guru… The luxurious ocean liners, offering food, fun & music for the entire family have created a loyal gathering that continues to grow. Due to the growth rate of 6.55% every year, Cruise lines have postured their company growth strategies, by building larger capacity ships, ship diversification, more local ports and more destinations. The travel industry wire indicates that the average cruise traveler spends approximately $1728.00 every year, with over 22 million people jumping on the floating palace. The cruise industry contributes about $39.6 billion dollars in 2014, and is poised for a solid 6-7% increase. Online Travel Market Any travel guru, coupled with the travel industry wire statistics, will tell you that the online travel industry has EXPLODED over the past 5 years and will only continue to skyrocket. As more and more people use smartphones and as these smartphones continue to develop into personal super computers, the more information we have, the more we want. Online travel revenue reached $340 billion dollars back in 2011, worldwide and 39% consisted of American bookings. Obviously, the deluge of data & information has contributed to the online travel industry, but hotels and hotel broker websites have been the main proponents to this boom. As everything turns to online information, bookings, etc… the travel agencies, travel gurus and everyone associated with the industry has jumped in. Rarely do you see a corporation dependent on the travel & tourism industry, that hasn’t adapted to the online market. The Future of the Travel Industry The travel & tourism industry is an enormous portion of the global economy and will only continue absorb market share. The travel industry wire explains that the sectors and their respective technologies are developing at a rapid rate, procuring the consumer process into a much easier-and faster encounter. Just ask your favorite travel guru. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/9205820
Game Controller – Stimulating the Hand Technology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BznTGGtBgY They are connected to either a video game console or a computer and is installed to govern the movements or the actions of an entity in the game. The example of a game controller is not confined to joysticks but even keyboard and mouse can serve the purpose of being a game controller. There are various types of game controller available in the electronic hardware market. Some of the most common ones are game pad, paddle, joysticks, steering wheel for driving games, light gun for shooting games, motion sensing and others. Some devices, such as keyboards and mice, are actually generic input devices and their use is not strictly limited to that of a game controller. Due to the technological advancements in the electronic markets, these game controllers have become obsolete, thus forcing the game controller manufacturers to bring some more effective and convenient game controlling devices in the markets. A Wii video game console that allows one to enjoy any game directly using their hands on the screen. This device unifies a new ZCam, a 3D camera that plugs directly into a PC. The Zcam works by emitting short infrared rays pulses and then measure the reflection of the objects. The sophisticated software algorithms present do the job or interpreting these reflections in a manner that the system is capable of judging distance and secernate between various objects and also someone’s hands. Due to the fact that it is entirely dependent on reflection of the light from the camera, it does require ambient light to work, thus allowing the camera to work efficiently in a dark room as well. This technology has the ability to be autonomously applied to existing software. This software can key on in the hands of the gamer, even between the fingers and can run various applications based on what that person does with their head, hands, fingers, or torso. This software has its focus for now on video games and how the ZCam technology could make a dent in the traditional interface market. This product is very much similar to Sony’s eye toy, but the eye toy works in 2D only, therefore limiting their effectiveness for games like boxing only. The limitation of 2D is that it only can detect motion when it’s to the side. It cannot detect motion when the background is yourself.» With the benefit of applications beyond the video game, this technologically advanced product can be applied to one’s existing product.Following the footsteps of Nintendo’s motion-sensitive Wiimote controller for its Wii video game console, that became a success all over the world, this Zcam 3D camera also aims to move the technology genre forward even further.
Home Based Video Game Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BznTGGtBgY More and more people today are thinking about getting into the video game business. Interests in gaming are at an all time high, but the real reason people want to be involved in this industry is because of the sheer excitement of just being involved in such a great industry with such broad appeal. The sheer popularity of video games has exploded to a pinnacle in all the history of video games. But starting an online games business has always been riddled with problems for most newcomers. One of the biggest problem is the high cost of the games and that video game businesses have to carry the latest and hottest video game titles or else they can’t make any significant sales. This is only a myth though. The fact of the matter is that there are so many extremely profitable niches in gaming that just about anyone can make a very good living games online. Many people in the US and Canada are starting home based video game businesses without even carrying any stock. Their costs consist of having a website hosted and some marketing fees that pay for themselves consistently. These people simply dropship their orders directly to their customers from the video game dropshipper. Finding these dropshippers can be somewhat of a challenge but when you do find them, the business practically runs itself. The work day consists of getting up, walking to your computer, then processing any orders that came in through the night and making a list of names, addresses and item numbers. Once you do this, you shoot over an email to your vendor and they give you tracking numbers. Check your emails then your work day is pretty much over. The downside to running a home based game business of course, is having access to all of your favorite games at a wholesale price. Try to resist the urge to spend all of your money on the latest wholesale Wii, PS3 or Xbox 360 games and reinvest it in your business to grow to the size you desire. Once you get there, take a deep breath and enjoy the fruits of your labor.