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  • 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.

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    Nintendo's Gamecube has hit Australian shores with a low-cost thump. Don't lay down your dollars until you read our comprehensive review.

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    Aggressive moves by Microsoft have sent console prices crashing. Why has Nintendo dropped the price of its yet-to-be-released GameCube? And what's Sony's response to these challenges?

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