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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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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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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 BRAVIA KDS60R2000

While the Sony KDS60R2000 rear-projection TV may not have the size of a flatscreen, it certainly boasts the image and connectivity chops at a sensible price.

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Nintendo shows off Revolution

It's still tight lipped on specifics, but Nintendo has finally released the first pictures of its next generation console, the Revolution. The Nintendo Revolution will be two to three times as powerful as the GameCube, have online capabilities and will be backwards compatible.

Nintendo Wii's quiet Aussie launch

Largest midnight launch location attracts more than 200 fans; units still available for walk-in customers.

Hands-on with the new Xbox Experience

Crave Microsoft has named a date for the launch of its revamped Xbox Live service — 19 November — and we got our hands on it to see if hardcore fans have anything to worry about.

Nintendo DS, Revolution to go online

Nintendo confirms both DS and its next generation console Revolution will have online capabilities.

Nintendo Revolution out in mid-2006?

Less than a week after an MTV listing revealed that the Xbox 360 will ship in November, another outside party has apparently pegged that the upcoming Nintendo Revolution will be out in mid-2006.

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?

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new gaming gear

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

Headphone Buying Guide

Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.

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.

Xbox 360 Video Cable Comparison

We compare the various video cables available for the Xbox 360 for price and picture.

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?

The stage is set for Wii

Latecomer Nintendo announces release date and game bundle for its E3 dark horse, the Revolution-turned-Wii gaming console.

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