Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB) Specifications

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  Renegade Game Chair

  It performs well as a gaming enhancement but costs as much as a next-gen console. The Renegade is for committed gamers only.

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  Fallout 3 unbanned in Australia

  Postapocalyptic shooter reclassified in Australia to MA 15+ as a resubmitted version significantly removes the "incentive and reward" for drug use.

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  Iomega Media Xporter 160GB

  Iomega dresses the Media Xporter in a fancy casing and tries to pass it off as the ideal companion for your games console, but really, it's just an average external hard drive.

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  SingStar Amped track list announced

  Anyone who is familiar with data trackers GfK Australia's weekly software charts will be more than familiar with the SingStar franchise, as its games constantly appear in both the PlayStation 2 and overall top 10 charts. Due to its widespread success, it's no surprise that Sony has announced SingStar Amped, another addition to the franchise.

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  Bungie confirms 'three distinct projects' in the pipe

  House of Halo says it is at work on a trio of ventures, but will not be sharing details on postponed E3 announcement at next month's Penny Arcade Expo.

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  Razer DeathAdder for Mac OS X

  With StarCraft II and Diablo III on the horizon for OS X, and the benefits designers and video editors can gain from a highly responsive and accurate mouse, this is one device you should check out.

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  Video game technology gets smarter

  Recent advancements in video game design — and new game consoles with dazzling computing power — have endowed computer-controlled characters with a sense of self-preservation and unpredictability not seen even a year ago.

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  Xbox 360 gets Aussie price cut

  Xbox 360 Arcade now cheaper down under than Wii; more than 400,000 360s sold in Australia/New Zealand to date.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Ultimate Street Fighters

  Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter IV features new characters that are more wuss than warrior, such as the roly-poly, popcorn-crunching Rufus. This week we ask what your ultimate fighting champion would look like.

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  Xbox 360 vs PlayStation 3 vs Wii (updated)

  Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which next generation games console will reign supreme?

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  Miyamoto: Game success takes 'balance' and 'risk'

  Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, developer of games like Donkey Kong, offers conference-goers a vision for reaching broad audiences.

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  Sony lines up iTunes video challenger

  Sony believes that the weak spot in Apple's iTunes fortress could be in video downloads. Considering that its iTunes rival, Connect, failed so spectacularly, what are its chances of succeeding this time?

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  Guitar Hero's inspiration gets robot upgrade

  Guitar manufacturer Gibson releases a robot version of their popular Les Paul model -- on which the Guitar Hero III controller is based.

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  Sony announces video chat add-on for PS3

  Called the PlayStation Eye, this camera-microphone peripheral is designed to enhance the communication experience in gaming.

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  Xbox 360 gets Aussie price cut

  Xbox 360 Arcade now cheaper down under than Wii; more than 400,000 360s sold in Australia/New Zealand to date.

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  Google search coming to Sony's PSP

  The upgrade will also give users the ability to change speeds on playback of video stored on Memory Stick PRO Duo.

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  Philips gets Ambi-dextrous

  Philips unveiled its latest range of AV products with a combination of drag queens, unfeasibly large gaming speakers, and plenty of bling.

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  Renegade Game Chair

  It performs well as a gaming enhancement but costs as much as a next-gen console. The Renegade is for committed gamers only.

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  Iomega Media Xporter 160GB

  Iomega dresses the Media Xporter in a fancy casing and tries to pass it off as the ideal companion for your games console, but really, it's just an average external hard drive.

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  Razer DeathAdder for Mac OS X

  With StarCraft II and Diablo III on the horizon for OS X, and the benefits designers and video editors can gain from a highly responsive and accurate mouse, this is one device you should check out.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Microsoft Sidewinder

  The Sidewinder is a good attempt by Microsoft to launch themselves back into the gaming arena after testing the waters with the Habu, but they're not quite there yet.

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  Logitech X-530

  Logitech's budget 5.1 set is passable, but a high-end 2.1 set that costs only a little more will provide better audio quality.

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  Nintendo Wii

  The Nintendo Wii (nee Revolution) boasts the ability to play any title from Nintendo's back catalogue. Will that be enough to make it competitive against the powerful PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?

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  Logitech Z-2300

  Logitech's next-generation, high-end 2.1 speakers deliver nearly everything we could hope for.

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  Iomega Media Xporter 160GB

  Iomega dresses the Media Xporter in a fancy casing and tries to pass it off as the ideal companion for your games console, but really, it's just an average external hard drive.

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  Creative Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset

  The Fatal1ty Gaming Headset is well built and solid, but doesn't entirely back up its high asking price.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Xbox 360

  The first 'next generation' console to hit Australia, the Xbox 360 promises plenty of extras aside from gaming. Should you rush out and buy one? Read our extensive Australian review to find out.

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  Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable)

  After months of delay, the Sony PSP is finally here in Australia. Should Nintendo be worried? Read our Australian review.

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  Logitech Cordless Action Controller

  Logitech's Cordless Action Controller is a simple and relatively inexpensive way to remove cable clutter and get back to what gaming is all about - having fun.

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  Logitech Z-2300

  Logitech's next-generation, high-end 2.1 speakers deliver nearly everything we could hope for.

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