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Game X-Change

Juniper Foo | Jul 28, 2006

Looking to rent a console game? Too bad, it's not a viable option in sunny Singapore. However, Play! Entertainment's three founders believe they have the next best thing--a concept they are calling Game X-Change. Riding on the eight DVD rental kiosks already in place across the island as exchange stations, gamers can--via an integrated system of Web site search and SMS alerts, seek out like-minded gamers to trade games with. There're just a few catches. You will first have to purchase a game from a Play! kiosk to be registered as a member. All exchanges must be legitimized at any of the eight kiosks, although we're told plans are afoot to add another four more by end 2006/early 2007. Oh yes, there's also an S$8 (US$5) transaction fee levied on both parties, paid either via Cashcard or Nets. Still, it's another avenue for recreational gamers looking for a trading forum without having to fork out that S$50 to S$70 for a brand new console game. That said, only Xbox and Xbox 360 gamers need apply.

See how to transact | a typical X-change wishlist | a Play! kiosk

Price: S$8 (US$5) X-change fee
Availability: At Play! 24-hour entertainment kiosk located at eight mall locations across Singapore
Device: Games exchange service
Basic specs: Only Xbox and Xbox 360 games

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More HBO programs for less greens

Philip Wong | Jul 13, 2006

StarHub Cable TV today announced the introduction of three new HBO channels tailored for movie buffs of all genres and ages. Bundled together with its existing HBO channel, the HBO Signature, Family and Hits channels will be available under The HBO Pak package for its digital cable customers. Monthly subscription for the four channels will be priced at S$16 (US$11.52) for both existing and new HBO subscribers.
Fans of Cinemax programs can also look forward to a lighter month-end statement with the revised S$8 (US$5.76) subscription rate. Down from the current S$12 (US$8.64) charge, the new rate is effective from July 30 and will be reflected in the August billing of existing customers.

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Sony gets picture-savvy with new Bravia engine

Philip Wong | Jul 11, 2006

Following the successful debut of its Best Resolution Audio Visual Integrated Architecture LCD TVs, Sony is announcing the introduction of its next-generation Bravias starting with a new "S" series lineup. Sporting a sleek and clean-cut design, the series comes in four different display sizes ranging from 26 to 46 inches.

To enhance picture quality, the Japanese company has outfitted the series with a newly developed Bravia engine featuring picture-optimizing and noise-reduction processings. The former, combined with its S-PVA LCD panel, enables the TV to deliver an improved 1,300:1 contrast ratio performance over its predecessors.

Performance aside, the HD-ready "S" series also comes loaded with an all-digital HDMI interface for no-fuse, one-cable digital audio-visual connectivity with HD settop boxes, Blu-ray and HD-DVD players. Expect the new Bravias to hit retail shelves in the following weeks.

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