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What’s in a video game system? We'll explore the answers, highlighting games such as Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and the Wii, among others.
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Bonsor, Kevin. "How Xbox Works." 27 November 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/xbox.htm> 09 May 2008.
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