New icy-cool Pioneer A/V receivers

Pioneer will be releasing a pair of baby Susano A/V receivers worldwide this coming September. The upcoming SC-LX72 and SC-LX82 will feature the same ICEpower technology found in its S$9,999 (US$7,118.75) Susano SC-LX90 flagship model. This promises studio-quality performance plus high-power efficiency via an integrated class D amplifier tuned by THX and UK-based AIR Studios.
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Hands-on with the Summer 2009 Xbox 360 dashboard update

As first outlined at the E3 video game industry tradeshow in June, Microsoft is readying an update to the dashboard software that runs on Xbox 360 game consoles, as well as the Xbox Live online service.
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Microsoft dangles carrots to boost Xbox 360 console sales

To encourage Singapore gamers to hop onto the Xbox 360 bandwagon, Microsoft is bundling for free the Halo 3 (Platinum Hit) game together with its S$499 (US$355.26) 60GB Pro console. In Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea, the Redmond software giant is offering a different promotion that comes with its Play and Charge Kit. This accessory comprises a USB charging cable and NiMH rechargeable battery valued at S$33 (US$23.49) compared with S$39.90 (US$28.41) for the Halo.

If you're willing to wait just a little longer, the competition is going to heat up pretty soon with the rumored slim PlayStation 3 looming on the horizon. We're not expecting a fire sale from Sony, but there's a pretty good chance the "fat" PS3 may be priced lower to make way for the new model.

Upgraded connectivity for Toshiba's new AV600-series HDTVs

Toshiba has just announced a pair of HD-ready LCD TVs from its latest Regza AV600-series. The 32- and 37-inchers offer cosmetic facelifts and minor enhancements over their AV550 predecessors. Most notable are their dual HDMI terminals featuring 1080p signal-compatibility. Both panels also have larger speaker drivers that can be used to pump up the volume, though the company may have overlooked picture quality--there's negligible improvement in the TVs' dynamic contrast ratio as well as response time.

Pricing-wise, the 32AV600 and 37AV600 are slightly more affordable than some their rivals at S$1,099 (US$782.43) and S$1,499 (US$1,067.21), respectively. These models will be launched in Singapore shortly. There was no further detail on other screen sizes, as well as availability and pricing for the rest of Asia.

Wii Sports Resort has arrived in Asia

Last month, we got some hands-on time with Wii Sports Resort, the first-party Nintendo game that comes bundled with Wii MotionPlus. While most of the minigames are new, you'll recognize a few classics from the original title such as golf and bowling. That aside, there's a lot of new activities in Wii Sports Resort, all of which take advantage of Wii MotionPlus.

During our demo, we especially enjoyed our time with table tennis and archery. After playing with the final version for about a week now, table tennis remains among the highlights of the game. The capability to perform top spin and fades on the ball makes for a very satisfying experience.
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