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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 68 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Cell Broadband Engine, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 773 reviews

The Bottom Line: It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Wii - Game console, Desktop, Nintendo Wii disc, Nintendo GAMECUBE disc, IBM PowerPC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1173 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat. Read review

Specs: Xbox 360 - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 130 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game system, Handheld, Cartridge, 2

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Now that Blu-ray has become the pre-eminent high-definition standard for discs, the Xbox 360 has yet to support it, but it still remains an excellent game console with a superior game library and online experience. Read review

Specs: Xbox 360 Pro System - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1302 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony PSP elevates portable gaming to the next level, but its multimedia functionality falls short of its full potential. Read review

Specs: Sony PSP - Handheld game system, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device. Read review

Specs: Sony PSP 3000 Ratchet and Clank Limited Edition Bundle - Handheld game system, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 154 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice. Read review

Specs: Xbox 360 Elite System - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: Xbox 360 Arcade - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: A handful of notable upgrades from the entry-level model, the 80GB PS3 is superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Cell Broadband Engine, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat. Read review

Specs: Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 153 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 2 Slim - Game console, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Toshiba & Sony Emotion Engine 294.9 MHz, 32-bit color / 1280 x 1024

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Core System is a cheaper, bare-bones version of Microsoft's Xbox 360. Read review

Specs: Xbox 360 Core System - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it may not be a must-have upgrade for existing PSP owners, a host of subtle improvements make the latest Sony PSP (aka the PSP 2000) an even better deal for anyone looking for a solid portable gaming and multimedia device. Read review

Specs: Sony PSP Daxter Limited Edition Bundle - Handheld game system, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game system, Handheld, Cartridge, 2

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Xbox 360 Arcade - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game system, Handheld, Cartridge, 2

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 51 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it may not be a must-have upgrade for existing PSP owners, a host of subtle improvements make the latest Sony PSP (aka the PSP 2000) an even better deal for anyone looking for a solid portable gaming and multimedia device. Read review

Specs: Sony PSP Core Unit - Handheld game system, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz

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Specs: Xbox 360 - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game system, Handheld, Cartridge, 2

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game system, Handheld, Cartridge, 2

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat. Read review

Specs: Xbox 360 Pro System - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080