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Best Xbox 360 games
Microsoft's Xbox 360 is available in several different configurations to suit most budgets. But which games should you spend your money on? Check out our favourite titles below.
Wet
This raucous bloodbath is rough around the edges, but exciting acrobatic combat and a great soundtrack make it very entertaining.
Reviews
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Halo 3: ODST
An awesome campaign and addictive new Firefight mode make ODST a thrilling new entry in the Halo franchise.
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UFC 2009 Undisputed
This great fighting game nails the look and feel of the UFC and demands strategy as well as quick reflexes.
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Battlestations: Pacific
Strategy and action merge in this complex and exciting sequel.
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Afro Samurai
This gory, gorgeous action game has plenty of flaws, but it will still satisfy your thirst for blood.
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James Bond: Quantum of Solace
Quantum of Solace will leave you shaken and stirred, but not entirely satisfied.
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Kung Fu Panda
This movie-inspired action game is fun while it lasts, but sadly that isn't very long.
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Messenger Kit
The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit makes for the best text-entry option for chatting and messaging on the Xbox 360.
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Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia's shimmering veneer and joyous platforming will cast a spell on you.
Features
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Gaming and computer tips for TVs
Modern flat-panel TVs are like a Swiss army knife with a multitude of functionalities, and so here are some tips to reproduce the best picture quality from your gaming console and computers.
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Gaming online: Which console is best?
Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.
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Q&A: Aussie Xbox head on 360 price cut
Xbox regional director for Australia and New Zealand David McLean on what effect the 360 price cut will have on sales down under, the whereabouts of the Elite and Halo 3 editions, and how many 360s have been sold so far.
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GO3: Q&A: Lumines creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi
Lumines, Rez developer on creating music games and the future of the industry.
News
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Norton 360 gets community-minded
Symantec has launched the latest version of its Norton 360 security suite with the expected promises of faster performance and system optimisation tools, but the new feature that stands out most, Norton Safe Web, does so by harnessing the community powers of the internet.
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460,000 PlayStation 3s now in Aussie homes
2008 marks a big year in sales for Sony's flagship console; 47 per cent SingStar sale increase.
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New Nyko goodies for the Wii
Nyko has unveiled three new devices for the Nintendo Wii, including an improved Charge Station, a new Wii remote alternative and a rechargeable Nunchuk.
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Microsoft gets a better answer to Flickr
Microsoft has overhauled its Windows Live Photos service, in an attempt to rival Yahoo's Flickr.
DIYs and How-to
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DIY: Start your VoIP DJ career
Want to create your own streaming radio station? We show you how with this simple hack.
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Wireless on-line gaming with the Xbox
Can you connect to Xbox Live using a wireless network?
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Xbox support after the Xbox 360
Will Microsoft still be producing games for the old Xbox after the new Xbox 360 becomes available in Australia?
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Live it up: 10 steps to get your Xbox online
For those Xbox Live newbies out there, CNET.com.au is here to help with this handy guide to getting your console online.
Downloads
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GameGain
Modify your computer's settings to increase your gaming performance.
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ExtraMAME
Wrap GUIs of all MAME compatible games.
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Sports Fan Widget
Live sports scores & standings for multiple team sports.
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Xion Audio Player
Play music using skinnable software audio player.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
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