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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 (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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Denon AVR-3808

The Denon AVR-3808 A/V receiver is absolutely packed with functionality and sounds great, but you'll need to be an A/V geek to unlock all its potential.

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Madden NFL 06

The next-generation of football gaming kicks off with mixed results in Madden NFL 06, a game that's pretty to look at, but has less to it than you'd probably expect.

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Xbox 360 to be backwards compatible

Xbox fans rejoice! Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox 360 will be completely backwards compatible, meaning you won't have to shelve your copy of Halo 2 or Forza when the new console comes out next year.

PS3 not 100 percent backwards compatible?

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

Xbox 360 pricing unveiled

Microsoft has unveiled pricing for the upcoming Xbox 360. The next generation console will come in two flavours -- a basic 'core' system and a bundle which includes a 20GB hard drive -- with prices starting from approximately AU$400.

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 vs PlayStation 3 vs Wii (updated)

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

Gaming mouse roundup

We check out three of the latest and greatest gaming mice -- the Razer Lachesis, Microsoft SideWinder and the Logitech G9.

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?