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By Darren Gladstone
(11/15/01)
(11/15/01)
Microsoft doesn't do things small. But does it do everything right? The software maker is getting into the video game console business with its much-anticipated Xbox. The company is promoting its machine's PC guts, top-flight games, and HDTV support. We got our hands on the Xbox, all of its launch titles, and several peripherals, and we ran the system ragged.
The Xbox console
It slices; it dices; it plays DVDs and games; and it rips music CDs.
The peripherals
Here are some of the essential peripherals for the Xbox.
The top 10 launch titles
Find out about the must-have games for the Xbox.
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| | Intro | | The peripherals |
| | Xbox console | | The Top 10 Xbox games |
CNET senior editor Darren Gladstone lives and breathes video games. He also covers home theater and video for CNET. Shoot an e-mail to him.
NOTE: Hungry for more detailed information about Microsoft's Xbox? Check out GameSpot's exhaustive coverage.

