New game machines en route

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Source: CNN.com (http://money.cnn.com/2004/01/14/commentary/game_over/column_gaming/index.htm?cnn=yes)

Sean Connery said it best in "The Untouchables": Never bring a knife to a gun fight.

I'm paraphrasing a bit there, but the sentiment is right on target. If you're going to wander into a raging war, you need a solid plan and state-of-the-art weapons. Unfortunately, the latest newcomers to the battle for the living room seem to be getting in over their head.

Last week's Consumer Electronics Show saw the unveiling of two gaming consoles – Infinium Labs' Phantom and Apex Digital ApeXtreme. Both are trying to bring a new angle to home gaming, but neither has shown any signs of making a dent in Sony's, Microsoft's or Nintendo's bottom line.

Full Article Here (http://money.cnn.com/2004/01/14/commentary/game_over/column_gaming/index.htm?cnn=yes)

[Kensuke NOL]

Not to mention Nokia's N-Gage and Tapwave's (although slightly more promising) Zodiac.

Phantom looks interesting though, despite it's predicted hefty price tag and swarming lawsuits over the horizion (last heard you can play PS2 and XBOX games on it, they probably changed it now).

I would personally like to try it out, but geesh...400 bucks? Waste it on PS3 or something, you know, something with a more reliable game lineup and stronger fanbase.