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Xbox 360 vs. PlayStation 3 vs. Wii: Updated

Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which game console should you buy?

The excellent Western Digital WD TV Live brings much needed Ethernet support and with it YouTube and Flickr browsing. It's the best streamer around.

Wet

This raucous bloodbath is rough around the edges, but exciting acrobatic combat and a great soundtrack make it very entertaining.
Halo 3: ODST

An awesome campaign and addictive new Firefight mode make ODST a thrilling new entry in the Halo franchise.
UFC 2009 Undisputed

This great fighting game nails the look and feel of the UFC and demands strategy as well as quick reflexes.
Battlestations: Pacific

Strategy and action merge in this complex and exciting sequel.
Afro Samurai

This gory, gorgeous action game has plenty of flaws, but it will still satisfy your thirst for blood.
James Bond: Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace will leave you shaken and stirred, but not entirely satisfied.
Kung Fu Panda

This movie-inspired action game is fun while it lasts, but sadly that isn't very long.
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.

Xbox 360: Australian price list (updated)

There are now two main Xbox 360 bundle options available in Australia.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
Microsoft gets a better answer to Flickr

Microsoft has overhauled its Windows Live Photos service, in an attempt to rival Yahoo's Flickr.
Xbox 360 gets pre-Christmas price cut

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

Wireless on-line gaming with the Xbox

Can you connect to Xbox Live using a wireless network?
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?
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.

VDW Free YouTube Downloader

Convert YouTube videos into multiple formats.
Media Keyboard 2 Media Player

Provide your media player with multimedia keyboard.
Shakespeare Reader

Read all Shakespeare plays on your PC.
Hunter Hunted demo - Minotaur missions

Represent your species and join in this deadly hunt.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.