Here's a story for you underdog fans. Infinium Labs, a virtually unknown, venture-capital-funded company, is getting ready to step in the ring with juggernauts Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. And if the Infinium crew is shaking in their boots, they're not showing it. The company says the upcoming Phantom is a "console in a class of its own" and promises it "offers gamers a more exciting and compelling gaming experience than any other game console or PC on the market."

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Is this just so much hype, or is the Phantom really the next big thing? In this article, we'll tell you what there is to know about the Phantom so you can draw your own conclusions.