Have you ever wondered which of the next generation consoles is the noisest? I hadn't, but somebody has wondered about it enough to run a few tests to erase any doubts people might have. The first test is the location test. The tester believed that maybe the location had something to do with the noise, as when the consoles turns hot, the fans turn on to reduce the heat. However, he didn't quite get the chance to move around his consoles to conduct this test. But, let's move on, there are other methods.

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Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg says that they are tinkering with the idea of a new specially configured Xbox 360 that would include IPTV and DVR features. On the subject of a larger HDD and DVR features, Greenberg has said "clearly the current way the Xbox 360 is designed is not for that ... we did not build this box to be a High Definition DVR." He thinks that users will at some point want to purchase an IPTV upgrade or IPTV specific 360 configuration. Besides this, he has said a larger HDD is neccessary for DVR functions only and not IPTV. So while Microsoft has not given us a positive nod for a larger HDD, they haven't denied it either.

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So, a 14 year old kid was expecting to get a chance to try out his copy of Madden 07, but boy was he is for a suprise or shock. Kolton Mahoney excitedly put the game in his Xbox 360 like any 14 year old kid would. However, what he found was pornographic images instead of the game. Now, this will make any parent sit up straight and take notice.

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Halo 3 is one of the most talked about games. It is part of an award winning series, that has gathered a massive fan following. Here, the plot bring Master Chief back to put an end to the fight against the Convenant, the flood. The entire Halo series has sold over 14.5 million copies, so you know exactly how popular and good the game is. It has also inspired action figures, graphic novels and a film adaptation. Getting the picture yet? Yes, the game is huge and it has only gotten better with time.

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It seems that being in the army does have some perks. The Halo developers have decided to give the American soldiers posted in Iraq a treat by letting them have a go at Halo 3. Maybe this is their new year's gift to the soldiers. Not only this, but the developers are also giving out various games like Gears of War. Frankly, if I was a soldier, FPS games would not be my genre of choice. But hey, to each their own. These soldiers say that the newest version is super cool, especially the weapons. The game was set up for 3 full days, and the people had access round the clock.

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Call of Duty is far too similar to COD 2, which in turn is quite like COD. Why then do people keep coming back for more? Because it is just that good or at least for those who are fans of the genre. As far as visual go, this game is amazing and even I have to admit that. COD 3 takes place during the World War II during the Normandy Breakout. Basically what you do is drive the German out of France. Yes, the story is quite like the one before, but what were you expecting? One fantastic feature of COD 3 is its improved multiplayer mode.

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I always knew Nintendo had to get back in the game at some point, and at this point, it is truly ruling the roost. Not only has the Wii sold 3 million units, but the newest Zelda game has managed to sell a staggering 2 million copies. This is indeed, a golden year for Nintendo. And they sure as hell deserve it. But Nintendo's success doesn't end here. The DS has sold over 35 million units by now. Pretty impressive huh? Take that for a comeback Sony and Microsoft!

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Modifying your Xbox seems the thing to this season. People are trying their hand at giving it a variety of looks. If you are interested in this as well, we found a wide range of images to help you in the process, and give you an idea of what you are getting into. If you are bored of the same old white, then you might want to give this a shot. However, do keep in mind that this do it yourself process is not the easiest.

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Word on the street or rather Toys"R"Us website is that Halo 3 is set to release. However, there is no confirmation of an exact release date yet. The theme seems to be that the Covenant occupation has disccovered some ancient object under the African deserts, and it is a mysterious object that no one knows anything about yet. Master Chief's companion Contana is trapped by Gravemind, a flood intelligence. The Earth forces have been beaten and are helpless now. And a civil war is seen amongst this chaos.

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We all know how Microsoft messed up the first batch of Xbox 360, and they have been criticised more than enough for it. However, they want to right their wrong now, and have offered to repair any system made before January 1, 2006 for free. So good to see this non-evil side of Microsoft! But wait, thats not all. They are even providing refunds for those customers who had to spend money on repairing their consoles from the original batch.

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Gears of war is an excellent action game for Xbox 360. It is a team based multiplayer- game and this attracts a lot of gamers. GOW is a game of hide and seek, only with a lot of heart stopping action. The hero of this game is a soldier called Marcus Fenix and the baddy is a force called Locust. The graphics are outstanding, and could possibly be one of the major reasons that rope in players. Another awesome feature of the game is its soundtrack.

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Xbox 360 and ICICI bank have teamed up to lauch their co-branded credit card. This card comes with a welcome pack of a variety of offers and benefits from well-known brands for its customers. Mohit Anand who is the country manager of the Indian Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division says, "As digital entertainment products emerge to be vital constituents of consumer lifestyles today, it is imperative to explore innovative strategic tie ups that help consumers leverage their benefits with such partnerships. With the association with ICICI Bank, this card will exclusively address lifestyle needs of the youth and the young at heart and would also offer host of benefits." So, all you Microsoft can flash your love for the Xbox 360 through a credit now.

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IGN has been kind enough to provide us with footage of the gameplay of the latest Unreal Tournament, which is to be out in 2007 on the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. The clip certainly looks promising. "Built on the Unreal Engine 3, this new entry in the deathmatch competition extravaganza features massively upgraded graphics, modifiability and other gameplay features." is what we read.

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Jacksonville Gamestop has reported that someone burrowed right through the back wall of their store. Could it possibly be giant bunnies? Oh no, it's thieves looking for video consoles of course! And they managed to rob 13 Xbox 360 consoles. However, it appears that the intention of these console thieves was to get their hands on a PS3. They ransacked the empty PS3 boxes and on finding nothing in them decided to at least get something out of this adventure.

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Data Trackers NPD have revealed that Wii remotes are leading the pack of video game accessories with a huge figure of 270,000 Wiimotes sold in the month of november alone. Besides this, 153,000 nunchucks were sold, and 476,000 Wii consoles have been purchased. As if this isn't enough, Nintendo's supremacy is apparent through the success of its handheld device as well, as the NDS Lite Starter Kit has managed to bring in a sales figure of 154,000.

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