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Xbox, GameCube march into war

HITTING THE ROAD Microsoft and Nintendo have taken their consoles on the tour circuit, using worms, free cars and other stunts in hopes of getting a piece of Sony's pie

BLOOMBERG , SAN FRANCISCO

While Xbox Odyssey and Cube Club may help Microsoft and Nintendo attract die-hard gamers and spread awareness of their consoles, it's unclear if either company can overtake industry leader Sony Corp, analysts said.

"It's iffy," Ung said, when asked if he plans to buy an Xbox. "I am pretty excited about Xbox and GameCube. But PlayStation 2 has the weight behind it because it has the most software."

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