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  • "Star Wars" to play on Xbox, PlayStation

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

  • PlayStation vs Xbox: Gamer vs Geek

    The final instalment in the battle for the connected consumer. What are the implications for IT leaders working to extend connectivity, and for CIOs grappling with platform choices and application development issues?

  • Christmas console price cuts unlikely in Aust

    Australian consumers are unlikely to benefit from further price cuts in games consoles in the run-up to the first Christmas that Xbox will challenge PlayStation 2 and GameCube for gamers hearts - and wallets.

  • Microsoft confirms Xbox announcement for tomorrow

    Microsoft confirmed today that it will be making an announcement tomorrow relating to its XBox gaming consol, following predictions by US analysts that a price cut for the unit is imminent.

  • Microsoft denies Xbox glitch

    Microsoft denied reports of a flaw in the motherboard for the Xbox game console.

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  • Read the blog post - Brad Howarth

    In the game for a casual $5 million

    Sydney-based casual computer gaming start-up 3RD sense is about to embark on capital raising to hire staff and management expertise to capitalise on its potential to captivate people's attention. And the odds are good it will succeed.

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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.

  • Photos: Telstra launches T.Life concept store

    The new interactive Telstra "flagship" store will be open from 2 November. Dubbed T.Life, the store is located at 400 George Street, on the corner of George and King on the group floor of the Telstra building.

  • Photos: 10 tech flops -- with cool names

    Have you ever thought that some tech companies occasionally invest more brainpower in naming their products than in making them successful? You're not the only one who thinks so.

  • A new PC makes no sense -- but who cares?

    It used to be we had to buy new PCs every couple of years just to keep up with the software, but that isn't really true anymore. So, is there any good reason to upgrade your hardware?

  • Gates on Vista, Linux and more

    Microsoft's chairman discusses his favourite Vista feature, why he'll keep pushing for a new file system and open source's role.

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  • 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.

  • PlayStation 2 shipments top 50 million

    Sony says sales of its PS2 game console are steadily accelerating, broadening the electronics giant's lead over rivals Microsoft and Nintendo.

  • 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.

  • Pay to play: the barrier to online interactive gaming

    Interactive online computer gaming is widely touted at the next big thing for games consoles. ZDNet Australia peers into the future of online, interactive fun.

  • Consoles come crashing down

    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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