Microsoft and Nintendo are making waves in the world of video games, challenging the Sony PlayStation 2's stranglehold on that market. The Microsoft Xbox ($299 list) and the Nintendo GameCube ($199 list) both offer cutting-edge graphics equal to or better than anything the PlayStation 2 can generate. Deciding which video game system is right for you, however, will come down to how much you like the games available for each platform.

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