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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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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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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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Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200 - DVD player / digital multimedia receiver
Reviewed on December 8, 2008
A bargain price and built-in DVD player distinguishes the Linksys DMA2200 from rival Windows Media Center Extenders, but we found the performance to be inconsistent.
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Halo 2 (PC)
Reviewed on May 25, 2007
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Gears of War (PC)
Reviewed on November 5, 2007
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Sony PlayStation 2 Online Adaptor
Reviewed on November 10, 2002
Sony's network adaptor opens the PS2 to online competition, but it's a bit less polished than the Xbox's online solution.
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Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too
October 19, 2005
Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the console and computers. Photo: Xbox 360 controller for Windows
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Counter-Strike (Xbox)
Reviewed on November 17, 2003
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Altdo Video Converter Diamond 8.1
Convert your video to multiple formats.
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DIY games for the Xbox
December 11, 2006
Microsoft releases developer tools for creating Xbox games as part of a push to create a YouTube-equivalent for video gamers.
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Women outnumber men in online games, survey finds
October 5, 2006
New study on gamers reveals Playstation 2 as the most popular console, but PCs are the platform of choice.
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Media Center and Xbox 360 joined at the hip
May 17, 2005
With HD clarity and more-realistic graphics, new Xbox will top old version in playing movies and music stored on Media Center.
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Popular PC shooters to appear on Xbox
May 13, 2005
Two of the most anticipated upcoming PC shooters, "Call of Duty 2" and "Quake 4," will also be available for the console.
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Vista gets Live-wired for PC games in May
March 14, 2007
Free Silver membership of Microsoft's Games for Windows Live includes some online play; Gold includes cross-platform play.
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Sony spills PlayStation 3's guts
May 17, 2005
On a cloudy Los Angeles film studio lot, long-awaited details of new gaming console follow news of Microsoft's rival Xbox 360. Photos: PlayStation 3 unmasked
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NFL Fever 2004 (Xbox)
Reviewed on September 3, 2003
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The Xbox factor
May 13, 2005
special coverage With E3 on the horizon, Microsoft has released the details of its second-generation gaming console, Xbox 360.
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Xbox 360 preview gets jump on rivals
May 13, 2005
As it looks to build on gains and steal customers from Sony, Microsoft beats out rivals in unveiling new generation of console. Photos: Xbox's coming-out party
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Xbox plays starring role in Windows update
October 14, 2005
New software will more closely link the gaming console into Microsoft's digital entertainment strategy.
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