Possibly the most interesting feature of the Xbox is its similarity to a PC in terms of its hardware specification. Unlike other games consoles, like the Sony PlayStation2 and Nintendo GameCube, which

Gamers likely to take wait-and-see approach.

What will you be buying, using and drooling over this year? Tim Dean looks at the astounding products and technologies due to hit in the next 12 months.

First to the punch in the next generation console fight, Microsoft has previewed the Xbox 360 -- its latest fusion of technology, gaming and multimedia, and replacement for the original Xbox console.

In the shops by Christmas.

On 14 March 2002, the Xbox will hit the retail channel in Australia, with 100,000 units planned for the first three months. Microsoft announced that its initial 300,000 units on sale at launch in the

Tim Dean answers everything you ever wanted to know about the Xbox but couldnt be bothered to ask. When Microsoft decides to enter a market, it doesnt muck around. With a $US500 million m

Flextronics tops $4bn in most recent quarter, aims for $19bn a year.

Flextronics tops $4bn in most recent quarter, aims for $19bn a year.

At launch in the US there were 19 games, although there will be more when the Xbox is launched over here in March. Unlike other console launches in the past, the Xbox has not one, but several killer t

Microsoft plans to replace 14.1 million power cables for certain older model Xbox consoles, due to a potential fire hazard.

Underneath all the speculation and marketing hype, the Cell processor might actually herald a revolution in computing. Tim Dean investigates.

Software giant promises to 'democratise video game development'.

1,000 hours of entertainment just a click away.

Fans will have opportunity to play Halo 3 multiplayer over Xbox Live.

We provide the commentary on a bruising eight-round battle between Vista and Tiger.

How will you be computing in the next 12 months? PC Authority brings you 2005's big technology stories - before they happen.