A feature guide to current-generation gaming consoles

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arstechnica.com - 11/18/2008

A feature guide to current-generation gaming consoles

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Looking to pick up a video game console for Christmas but not sure which one to buy? Ars has your answers for what each of the big three consoles will get you and how the consoles have evolved over the years inside. Read More...

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