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    LucasArts has said that it will begin developing online games for Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation 2.

  • Xbox losing the numbers game

    Sony's PlayStation2 is continuing to attract the most exclusive game titles as the console wars continue at the Electronics Entertainment Expo.

  • Xbox-PC connection coming soon?

    A survey sent to registered Xbox owners from a partner of the software giant is testing the interest in connecting the console to other home entertainment files.

  • Student hacks into Xbox

    A graduate student in the US claims he has found a way to circumvent the security system for Microsoft's Xbox video game console, opening the way for hackers to use it to run competing software.

  • Xbox hacking not for amateurs

    The first add-ons that purportedly allow the console to play illegally copied game software have gone on sale, but analysts say they're unlikely to inspire a wave of copy infringement.

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    The first copy of Windows Vista will be sold as the clock ticks over to midnight on Monday. So who's rocking up to the late-night launch?

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  • Sony, Microsoft playing the convergence game

    Sony and Microsoft confront consumer apathy as they attempt to turn game consoles into multipurpose entertainment gadgets.

  • Microsoft: We're in 'fighting shape'

    In a rare joint interview, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer discuss ad-supported software, the battles against Sony and Google, and what's so great about the upcoming Vista.

  • FAQ: The Microsoft-Real agreement

    The settlement of RealNetwork's antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft marks a historic moment for both companies and could substantially alter the digital-music and online-media markets. Here's a quick look at the settlement's key points.

  • Microsoft's eye on data protection

    With the settlement Monday of its long-simmering patent dispute with InterTrust Technologies, Microsoft has cleared away legal concerns that have been looming over many of its most important plans.

  • One-chip computer at heart of AMD-ATI deal

    Advanced Micro Devices is laying out billions of dollars to acquire ATI and get into the often-painful world of graphics chips.

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  • Xbox-PC connection coming soon?

    A survey sent to registered Xbox owners from a partner of the software giant is testing the interest in connecting the console to other home entertainment files.

  • Xbox hacking not for amateurs

    The first add-ons that purportedly allow the console to play illegally copied game software have gone on sale, but analysts say they're unlikely to inspire a wave of copy infringement.

  • Xbox gets the penguin treatment

    A hacker group specializing in software for Microsoft's Xbox has announced the release of the first full version of Linux for the game console.

  • Australia speculates on PS2 price cuts

    Sony Australia cannot yet confirm plans to slash the price of its PlayStation 2 game console, despite rumours throughout Europe that the electronics giant is set to cut prices in order to remain competitive.

  • Ballmer sets date for next Xbox

    The next version of the game console will arrive in 2006, Microsoft's CEO says, prompting renewed speculation about Nvidia's role.

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