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Stores sold 4% less video-game equipment -- including hardware, software and accessories -- in October compared to a year ago, according to research firm NPD Group. While players are spending more on the games themselves, they aren't shelling out for new consoles: Sales of those systems declined significantly.

Being a video game console maker is a lot like being a movie studio: you're only as good as your last blockbuster. And these days, thanks to a lack of blockbuster game titles, fewer game consoles are moving off store shelves. The Nintendo Wii, the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft's XBox are...

The Daily Deal for January 25 is the Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for $39.99 at newegg.com. The same controller retails for $49.99 on the Microsoft Xbox site, and for $41.99 at Amazon.com. Newegg also offers free 3 day shipping on this controller.Up to four wireless controllers can be...