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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 PlayStation 3

Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?

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Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)

Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?

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Pure

Pure doesn't blaze many new trails, but this off-road racer still delivers an intense, tricked-out thrill ride.

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Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Despite a few small flaws, Guitar Hero III is an excellent addition to the Guitar Hero franchise and shouldn't be missed.

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PS3 not 100 percent backwards compatible?

Recent comments cast doubt on whether Sony's PS3 will play all PSOne or PS2 games.

Game on - PlayStation 3 details announced

Behold the PlayStation 3 - Sony has finally given the world a first look at its next generation games console, which is set for release midway through 2006.

Three million Xbox 360s in three months?

Microsoft expects to sell up to 3 million of its new Xbox 360 game consoles in the first three months the device is on the market, a top company executive said Tuesday.

Xbox 360 unveiled, and it's coming next year

Microsoft has officially taken the wraps off the Xbox 360, its next generation console that features a sleek new design, a detachable hard drive and more than a teraflop of processing power.

Xbox 360 to launch in Australia on 2 March 2006

Mark 2 March 2006 on your calendar Aussie Xbox fans - that's the date Microsoft has pegged for the local launch of its next generation console, the Xbox 360.

Which of my older video games will work on the new consoles?

Which of my older video game titles and accessories will--and won't--work on the new game consoles?

Xbox 360 vs PlayStation 3 vs Wii (updated)

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

SCE Australia boss on the 40GB PS3

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand managing director Michael Ephraim on the new 40GB PS3 model, discontinuing the 60GB version, and copping flak from gamers.

Getting Steamed: digital distribution for games isn't there yet

Online distribution should be world-wide, and yet we're still thinking inside old market models.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?