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I knew this would happen. Microsoft has banned hackers and modded console users from the Xbox live. According to Gamerscore, modded console users who try to enter Xbox Live will be auto-banned and henceforth will barred from using its service. There is no use swearing at Microsoft, as it is just taking another step against piracy, but no modded consoles = less users = lose interest = serious bummer!

Xtreme [tag]NFS[/tag] tourney is going to be held a greater Noida for all the NFS freaks. [tag]Hardware[/tag] prizes worth Rs.20,000 are to be won. The tourney will commence on May 5th.\par

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The much anticipated [tag]PS3[/tag] has finally released in [tag]India[/tag]. PS3 has the Cell Broadband Engine, believed to be one of the most powerful processors. It also has a Wi-fi connectivity and multiple memory card slots.\par
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\’e2\’80\’9cWith today\’e2\’80\’99s launch of PS3\’e2\’84\’a2, we are officially ushering in a new era in true next-generation entertainment across India\’e2\’80\’9d said Masaru Tamagawa, Managing Director, [tag]Sony[tag] India Pvt. Ltd. \’e2\’80\’9cThe innovative PS3\’e2\’84\’a2 system features powerful technologies and capabilities that have never been brought together in one system, including the [tag]Cell Broadband Engine[/tag], [tag]BD drive[/tag], [tag]HDD[/tag] and online connectivity as standard features. The results are breathtaking new interactive worlds to explore, eye-popping multimedia functionality, and a fully integrated online experience \’e2\’80\ldblquote all in high-definition clarity. The value we are providing consumers with PS3\’e2\’84\’a2 is beyond compare.\’e2\’80\’9d\par
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The PS3 is priced at Rs.39,990 which will without no doubt blow a hole in your pocket. The PS3 peripherals include [tag]SIXAXIS wireless controllers[/tag] and a blu-ray remote controller.\par
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Sony PlayStation3 Specifications\par
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CPU – Cell Processor\par
GPU – RSX\’e2\’84\’a2\par
Sound – Dolby 5.1ch, DTS, LPCM, etc. (Cell-based processing)\par
Memory – 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM\par
HDD – (60GB) 2.5\’e2\’80\’9d Serial ATA\par
I/O – USB 2.0 x4 (Memory Stick / SD / Compact Flash)\par
Communication – Ethernet (x1 / 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) IEEE 802.11 b/g\par
Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) – Wireless controller (Bluetooth)\par
AV Output Screen size – 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p\par
HDMI OUT (x1 / HDMI NextGen)\par
AV MULTI OUT (x1)\par
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (x1)\par
BD/DVD/CD Drive (Read Only)\par
Maximum Read Speed BD 2x (BD-ROM)\par
DVD 8x (DVD-ROM) / CD 24x (CD-ROM) / SACD 2x\par
Dimensions – Approximately 325mm (W) x 98mm (H) x 274mm (D)\par
Weight – Approximately 5 kg