Philips gets Ambi-dextrous

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  Best televisions for gaming

  So you've bought yourself a spanky new PlayStation 3, and you're thinking about buying a flatscreen, but what should you choose?

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  Best first-person shooter games

  For the elite gamer nothing beats a first-person shooter. Whether battling alien hordes or human armies, there's something for everyone who wants to pick up a gun and fight (digitally, of course).

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  Best sport games

  Do you have what it takes to be a sporting legend, if only in the virtual arena? For those of you who prefer your athletic pursuits to be of the digital kind, here's our current list of must-play sport games.

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  Best family and party games

  We've all been there. Your friends are around and you want something you can all play, but which game is best? Here's our list of games perfect for your next shindig.

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  Best action games

  If you're the kind of gamer that lives for an adrenaline rush, these action games should be on your "Must Play" list.

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  Best online games

  Video games are fun and regardless of whether you're into first-person-shooters, puzzle games or action adventure, adding online play so you can enjoy it with friends and strangers alike only sweetens the deal. Here's our take of the best titles to play online.

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  Guitar Hero World Tour unboxed!

  Guitar Hero World Tour hits store shelves in Australia today, which will mean Aussies will have two four-person rhythm games to choose from this holiday season. We compare the kits.

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  Aussie R18+ public consultation goes ahead

  Australian Censorship Ministers agree to release public discussion paper on introduction of R18+ for games before the end of the year.

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  Xbox 360 gets pre-Christmas price cut

  Arcade unit gets AU$50 price cut in Australia; Pro and Elite units get AU$100 slashed.

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  Xbox 360 vs PlayStation 3 vs Wii (updated)

  Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which next generation games console will reign supreme?

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  Top 5 gaming notebooks

  A samurai might have carried a sword in the past, but the modern virtual warrior whips out one of these top-end portables instead.

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  10 things to know before buying a video card

  Selecting a video card upgrade can be an intimidating task. Here are 10 things you need to know about video cards before shopping for one.

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  Gaming mouse roundup

  We check out three of the latest and greatest gaming mice -- the Razer Lachesis, Microsoft SideWinder and the Logitech G9.

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  PlayStation 3: The Full Specs List

  Want to know what's under the bonnet of Sony's shiny new PlayStation 3? Here's the full list of what's driving Sony's new flagship console.

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  Wii wielding gun

  Unannounced peripheral in the shape of a gun makes appearance at Nintendo's booth; combines both halves of nunchaku into one pistol-packin' package.

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  Sony PSP and Nintendo DS head to head

  It's game on in the handheld space, with the Sony PSP about to hit Australian shores and compete head to head against the Nintendo DS. Which gives you more bang for your buck? Are they even in the same league?

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  Logitech's PC speaker parade

  Like its competitor, Creative, Logitech now officially sells a glut of speakers. The three reviewed here represent one high-end set and Logitech's bargain-priced 5.1 and 2.1 sets.

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  Logitech Driving Force Wireless

  Logitech's Driving Force Wireless for the PS3 may not be for hard-core racers, but what you give up in performance you get back in ease of use and set up.

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  Logitech Cordless Keyboard (Wii)

  The Logitech Cordless Keyboard for Wii is a capable and comfortable keyboard for anyone who's doing a lot of text entry on the Nintendo game console, but it's not a must-have accessory.

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  Logitech PlayGear Pocket Lite (DS)

  The Logitech PlayGear Pocket Lite is a perfectly good case for the DS Lite, but many will find it to be unnecessary overkill for the already durable Nintendo handheld.

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  Renegade Game Chair

  It performs well as a gaming enhancement but costs as much as a next-gen console. The Renegade is for committed gamers only.

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  Iomega Media Xporter 160GB

  Iomega dresses the Media Xporter in a fancy casing and tries to pass it off as the ideal companion for your games console, but really, it's just an average external hard drive.

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  Nintendo Wii

  The Nintendo Wii (nee Revolution) boasts the ability to play any title from Nintendo's back catalogue. Will that be enough to make it competitive against the powerful PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?

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  Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)

  Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?

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  Xbox 360

  The first 'next generation' console to hit Australia, the Xbox 360 promises plenty of extras aside from gaming. Should you rush out and buy one? Read our extensive Australian review to find out.

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  Creative Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset

  The Fatal1ty Gaming Headset is well built and solid, but doesn't entirely back up its high asking price.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Xbox 360

  The first 'next generation' console to hit Australia, the Xbox 360 promises plenty of extras aside from gaming. Should you rush out and buy one? Read our extensive Australian review to find out.

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  Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable)

  After months of delay, the Sony PSP is finally here in Australia. Should Nintendo be worried? Read our Australian review.

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  Logitech Cordless Action Controller

  Logitech's Cordless Action Controller is a simple and relatively inexpensive way to remove cable clutter and get back to what gaming is all about - having fun.

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  Logitech Z-2300

  Logitech's next-generation, high-end 2.1 speakers deliver nearly everything we could hope for.

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