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

  • Microsoft invests big to put Xbox online

    Even as it slashes the price of its Xbox video game console, Microsoft is planning to invest millions to develop an online service, dubbed Xbox Live, that will link the consoles and allow for online gaming.

  • Sony cuts PlayStation price to US$150

    Sony trimmed the price of its PlayStation 2 game console on Tuesday and gave a few more details on its upcoming handheld game player.

  • Australians forced to wait for PS2 online adaptors

    Australian PlayStation 2 owners will have to wait before playing games online, joining their Xbox counterparts in gazing wistfully at the opportunities for online multi-player gaming already available in the US.

  • PS2 heads online in Aust

    Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has revealed its plans for online gaming for the PlayStation 2, Australia's best-selling contemporary games console.

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  • XBox Live AU vs PS2 Network Entertainment AU

    Sony and Microsoft go head to head this week with launches of rival local online gaming packages. We examine the offerings open to you in our Australian guide.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • PSX OS test drive: elegant, intuitive

    We get our hands on the new Sony PSX. Come along for a ride and see for yourself what the new OS looks like.

  • Reports wrong on Xbox successor

    A Japanese newspaper on Friday retracted statements attributed to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer regarding a new version of the Xbox.

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