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Does Xbox 360 mean 'game over' for Sony?

The highly anticipated Xbox 360 beat its rivals off the starting line with its Thursday debut. But can it compete with Sony's next-gen console rumored to be coming out next year?

CNET staff
After four years of playtime, the three major game consoles are all due for a revival. Microsoft beat its rivals off the starting line with the Thursday. And the new system already has the buzz factor working in its favor. In the week leading up to the 360's release, fans scrambled to get photos leaked to the Web. But does Microsoft's headstart mean the Xbox can compete with next-generation consoles from Sony and Nintendo?