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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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Pariah: Xbox review

The Xbox may not have as comprehensive a library as the PlayStation 2, but one thing it's certainly not lacking is quality first person shooters. Into this crowded space headed by the likes of Halo 2 and the recently released Unreal Championship 2 comes Pariah, a new futuristic shooter from Digital Extremes.

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WWE Wrestlemania XXI: Xbox review

Is Wrestlemania XXI the game equivalent of The Rock in Be Cool or Hulk Hogan in Mr Nanny? Read our Australian review to find out if it's a hit or a miss.

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Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Xbox review

Sam Fisher finally steps out of the shadows in Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. Read our full Australian review.

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Forza Motorsport: Xbox preview

The Xbox already has some great racing titles available, but Forza Motorsport looks set to outdo them all. Is Forza going to be a GT4 killer?

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Play your own Xbox game

Microsoft is trying to turn hardcore gamers into Xbox programmers.

Xbox 360: It's all about the games

Hardware aside, it's games that makes a console. So how is the Xbox 360 shaping up when it comes to developer support?

Play: Games -- Doom 3 Piracy, Xbox not Next

Doom 3 gets warezed, No new Xbox (yet), and all the latest local and international games news.

Free poker game on Xbox Live

Microsoft is giving away Texas Hold 'em free to Xbox 360 owners to download -- but you've only got two days to do it.

Free weekend of Xbox Live down under

Xbox Live Gold free for Australian and New Zealand gamers to coincide with GRAW 2 launch.

Wireless on-line gaming with the Xbox

We already have a wireless broadband connection at home. Can an Xbox use this wireless network, or does it still need to be connected via Ethernet?

Get your gaming console online

Got a new Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 and you want to know how to get it online? Follow CNET.com.au's easy step-by-step guide to learn everything you need to know.

Live it up: 10 steps to get your Xbox online

For those Xbox Live newbies out there, CNET.com.au is here to help with this handy guide to getting your console online.

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new gaming gear

Got a brand-new Wii or Xbox 360? Read our three tips about gaming consoles.

Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

Gaming online: Which console is best?

Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.

FAQ: How to play Xbox games on the new Xbox 360

Before you try to play an original Xbox game in the new Xbox 360, make sure your read this list of frequently asked questions.

Xbox 360 Games Launch List

Games is what the Xbox 360 is all about. And thanks to the numerous delays Australians have had to face, the list of local games available for the 360's launch on 23 March is fairly expansive.

360 is a games machine first and foremost: Aussie Xbox exec

Don't be fooled by the Xbox 360's raft of multimedia capabilities. Microsoft's new console is a games machine first and foremost, Microsoft's Home and Entertainment Division Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand David McLean says.

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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Game Organizer

Organize your collection of games and allow setting of fields to catalogue information.

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Halo 2 (Xbox): Prima Official eGuide

Study all features of multiplayer maps, from power-up locations.

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Video Game Achievements & Unlockables

Get achievements and unlockables for games.

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Codes & Cheats Fall 2008: Prima Official eGuide

View codes for PS2, Xbox, and other consoles.

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