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CNET UK > Reviews > Gadgets and Gaming > Games Consoles

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite review

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite review

Microsoft has come up with an upgrade to its Xbox 360, less than 18 months after its initial launch. The Xbox 360 Elite is black instead of white, includes a 120GB hard drive and sports an HDMI output for easier and better quality connection to HD Ready TVs Read more

£186

2 May 2007 by John P. Falcone and Nick Hide

CNET UK > Reviews > Gadgets and Gaming > Game Controllers

Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect review

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect review

You'll need plenty of space to use Microsoft's Kinect motion-gaming system, but it's just about the most fun you can have with your hands free. It's not accurate enough to win over hard-core gamers, but it's simple and hugely entertaining. Read more

£130

4 November 2010 by Luke Westaway

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Computer Accessories > Mice

Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse review

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Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse review

Thanks to Microsoft's BlueTrack sensor, the Explorer Mini Mouse scrolls beautifully on surfaces that are usually no-go areas for a standard mouse. And, as well as being highly portable, it's extremely easy to set up and use, making it a perfect travelling companion -- as long as you're not left-handed Read more

£35

30 April 2009 by Justin Yu

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Computer Accessories > Mice

Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse review

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Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse review

Allowing you to swap seamlessly between a wired and wireless connection, the SideWinder X8 Mouse is a worthy addition to any gamer's arsenal. With a BlueTrack sensor, it works well on a variety of usually off-limits surfaces, it sports a well-sculpted design, and it won't break the bank either Read more

£50

21 July 2009 by Peter Brown

CNET UK > Reviews > Gadgets and Gaming > Games Consoles

Microsoft Xbox 360 review

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Microsoft Xbox 360 review

The first of the next generation of videogame consoles, the Xbox 360 certainly sets the bar high for Sony and Nintendo. With spectacular graphical ability and a host of multimedia features, it'll fly off the shelves this Christmas. Having said that, the launch games are nothing to shout about -- it may be worth waiting for better titles Read more

£125

21 November 2005 by David Carnoy and John P. Falcone

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Software and Web Apps

How to install Windows 8 alongside your normal OS

Try Windows 8 alongside your regular OS on both PC and Mac by downloading Oracle's free VirtualBox software and following our instructions. Read more

3 October 2011 by Nik Rawlinson

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Software and Web Apps

Windows 8 review

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Windows 8 review

Windows 8 is a forward-thinking and bold statement for the future of PCs from Microsoft, with vast security and speed improvements. Read more

17 August 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Computer Accessories > Mice

Microsoft Wireless Mouse 2000 review

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Microsoft Wireless Mouse 2000 review

The Wireless Mouse 2000 is affordable and can track on almost any surface, thanks to Microsoft's BlueTrack technology. We'd prefer the scroll wheel to be slightly less slippery, but this comfortable, travel-friendly mouse deserves consideration if you're seeking a new pointer Read more

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15 April 2010 by Luke Westaway

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Computer Accessories > Optical Drives

Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD drive review

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Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD drive review

If you want to watch hi-def DVD movies this Christmas, you've got two options: buy a £1,000 Blu-ray player or this £130 add-on for the Xbox 360. It plays HD DVDs through the console, and outputs images of a comparable quality to the very expensive alternatives Read more

£20

4 December 2006 by Rob Gillman

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How to manage your contacts and photos in Windows 8

Getting to grips with Windows 8? Here's how to get the People and Photos apps grabbing your friends' pics and info from all your services. Read more

6 June 2012 by David Nield

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