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| May 14, 2001 | Beith, Malcolm | COPYRIGHT 2001 Newsweek, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse, distribution or alteration without express written permission of Newsweek is prohibited. For permission: www.newsweek.com. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

* Sony has a 12- to 18-month head start--a big advantage. With killer apps like Gran Turismo 3, Final Fantasy X and Metal Gear Solid 2 on the way, it'll be extremely difficult to beat.

* Nintendo, the wily veteran, is widely recognized as the world's best game company, thanks to its entertaining family ...

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