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Top 5 Game Consoles

By CNET.com Staff

Product Review CorrespondentEvery other Tuesday

These game consoles aren't new, but they're still sure-fire consoles for keeping your favorite gamer happy all year long. But which one should you choose? Check them out to see for yourself and get your game on!



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5. Nintendo GameCube

The good: Tiny, nearly portable; less expensive than competing systems.

The bad: No DVD or audio CD support; few online titles.

The bottom line: The most affordable of the current game systems, the GameCube offers great graphics and good performance, but few extras.
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4. Nokia N-Gage

The good: Game-centric world phone; wireless head-to-head gameplay via Bluetooth; MP3 player and FM radio; mini USB port.

The bad: Small screen; back cover and battery must be removed to change games; awkward design for phone calls; pricey games; no IR port.

The bottom line: Nokia's cell phone "game deck" is a cool concept, but hardcore gamers may be put off by some design miscues and compromises.
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3. Microsoft Xbox

The good: Best under-the-hood specs; built-in broadband adapter; 8GB hard drive for music and saved-game storage; high-resolution display support.

The bad: Big and bulky; separate kit required to unlock DVD-viewing capability; no progressive-scan DVD playback.

The bottom line: The Xbox is the most versatile console and perfectly complements a home theater system.
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2. Sony PlayStation 2

The good: Sleek; lots of good games; DVD movie playback.

The bad: Still waiting for hard drive peripheral; Xbox's graphic capabilites are superior; only two controller ports.

The bottom line: The elder statesman of next generation consoles, the PlayStation 2 has the luxury of a year's head start and many solid games.
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1. Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP

The good: Stylish, compact design; front-lit screen; removable lithium-ion battery; compatible with all current GBA games and most accessories.

The bad: Can't swap in standard batteries in a pinch; no included headphone jack.

The bottom line: By including an illuminated screen, Nintendo has finally fixed the original Game Boy Advance's biggest flaw.
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Radheyan Simonpillai, or Rad, as we like to call him, is a 6’3”, 220-pound, Sri Lankan-born Tamil and a Toronto-bred film critic. He has an M.A. in Cinema Studies from the University of Toronto and publishes articles regularly in AskMen.com, NOW Magazine and FreshandFrowsy.com.

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