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Until recently, no self-respecting home theater nut would even consider giving a permanent berth to a videogame console in his main system. But Microsoft's Xbox ($299) is suddenly finding itself cohabiting with A/V gear on component racks across the country.

It's an iPod* dock (with a remote control). It's an AM/FM radio. It's an alarm clock. It's a 2-way speaker system - paired with a dedicated down-firing 4-inch subwoofer - that boasts great detail and accuracy. And it can be yours.

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