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Nintendo Wii
Reviewed on November 13, 2006
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.
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Microsoft Corp.
CNET review:
8.0
Excellent
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$199.00-$249.89
Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)
Reviewed on November 13, 2006
The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves. If backward compatibility is your top priority, this hard-to-find model may be worth the search.
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CNET review:
8.7
Excellent
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$349.99
Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)
Reviewed on November 19, 2007
With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.
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CNET review:
8.5
Excellent
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$299.99-$499.95
Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)
Reviewed on October 8, 2008
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.
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CNET review:
8.7
Excellent
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$259.99
Microsoft Xbox 360 (60GB, HDMI)
Reviewed on October 15, 2008
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.
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CNET review:
8.5
Excellent
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$333.93
Tritton AX Pro 5.1 Gaming Headset
Reviewed on December 8, 2008
If you can get past its tedious setup, the AX Pro 5.1 Gaming Headset performs extremely well and is compatible with pretty much every gaming PC and game console except the Wii.
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Sony PlayStation 2
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
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$170.98-$230.00
Sony PlayStation 3 (160GB)
Reviewed on March 6, 2009
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.
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CNET review:
8.7
Excellent
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$299.99-$399.88
Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor)
Reviewed on December 7, 2004
Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console.
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CNET review:
7.7
Very good
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$63.99-$99.99
Xbox 360 HDMI Conversion Kit
Reviewed on June 2, 2008
The Mad Catz Xbox 360 HDMI Conversion Kit delivers exactly what it promises--but you should only get it if you're looking to reduce cable clutter.
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CNET review:
6.0
Good
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$29.99
Microsoft Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition
Reviewed on November 19, 2007
With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.
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CNET review:
8.5
Excellent
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$369.97
Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller
Reviewed on June 2, 2006
With PC compatibility, the wired Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller makes a fine choice for a fourth controller.
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CNET review:
8.0
Excellent
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$28.96-$39.00
Logitech ChillStream (PC)
Reviewed on October 27, 2006
The Logitech ChillStream's cooling fan may not be very useful, but the controller is still superbly designed and will grow more useful as more Games for Windows titles are released in 2007 and beyond.
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PC
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.6
Very good
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$25.00-$29.99
Super Mario Bros.Wii)
Reviewed on January 2, 2007
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Atari Inc.
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CNET review:
8.3
Excellent
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows
Reviewed on March 13, 2007
The Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver lets you use wireless Xbox 360 peripherals with your Windows PC, but it won't be a must-have PC gaming peripheral until more compatible games are available.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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CD
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Microsoft Windows XP
CNET review:
6.7
Good
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Intec Universal Racing Wheel
Reviewed on September 25, 2006
While there are better system-specific racing wheels, the affordable Intec Universal Racing Wheel works pretty well for a wide range of titles.
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games
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
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Nintendo Wii Classic Controller
Reviewed on December 7, 2006
Unless you don't have a GameCube controller or any GameCube games, give this Wii peripheral a pass.
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CNET review:
5.3
Average
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$18.99-$19.99
Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD player
Reviewed on December 6, 2006
The Xbox 360 HD DVD player is an inexpensive way for 360 owners to get high-def movies, but nonowners and audiophiles should stick with standalone HD players.
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Microsoft Corp.
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video
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games
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
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$39.99
Nyko Intercooler 360
Reviewed on June 8, 2006
While the Nyko Intercooler 360 indeed works as advertised, it probably makes sense only for those who consider themselves marathon gamers.
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CNET review:
6.7
Good
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$15.06-$21.97
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (PC)
Reviewed on November 16, 2007
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Aspyr Media Inc.
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career
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games
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PC
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
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$34.29
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground (Wii)
Reviewed on October 23, 2007
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animation
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games
CNET review:
5.0
Average
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$28.99
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