The emphasis on HDTV as being a key factor driving broad-based console sales kind of misses the point.

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Kinect is driving higher adoption and market share gains for Xbox in the console segment.

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You may also credit the car's Eco driving mode, accessible through a rotary dial in the between-the-seat console.

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Both console makers have taken an unusually long time to update the hardware that is crucial to driving demand in the lucrative game category.

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The 2013 Nissan LEAF is offered in three well-equipped models, the LEAF S, LEAF SV and LEAF SL. Standard features include a 6-way manual driver's seat, 4-way manual front passenger's seat, trip computer (instant and average energy consumption, driving time, outside temperature and autonomy range), Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), center console storage and 3.6 kW onboard charger.

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