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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 65 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Cell Broadband Engine, 1920 x 1080

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: Mature, Action, Action - first person shooter, Historical, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 772 reviews

The Bottom Line: It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Wii - Game console, Desktop, Nintendo Wii disc, Nintendo GAMECUBE disc, IBM PowerPC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 130 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game system, Handheld, Cartridge, 2

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Now that Blu-ray has become the pre-eminent high-definition standard for discs, the Xbox 360 has yet to support it, but it still remains an excellent game console with a superior game library and online experience. Read review

Specs: Xbox 360 - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1301 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony PSP elevates portable gaming to the next level, but its multimedia functionality falls short of its full potential. Read review

Specs: Sony PSP - Handheld game system, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device. Read review

Specs: Sony PSP 3000 Ratchet and Clank Limited Edition Bundle - Handheld game system, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 153 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice. Read review

Specs: Xbox 360 Elite System - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 27 reviews

Specs: Everyone, Sports, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 107 reviews

The Bottom Line: While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great game console and Blu-ray player for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Cell Broadband Engine, 1920 x 1080

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: Xbox 360 Arcade - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: Everyone, Action, Miscellaneous - puzzle, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 20 reviews

Specs: Mature, Action, Action - third person tactical shooter, Science-fiction, 1-2 Players

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Teen, Music, Miscellaneous - rhythm music, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: A handful of notable upgrades from the entry-level model, the 80GB PS3 is superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Cell Broadband Engine, 1920 x 1080