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REVIEWS GOLDENEYE KILLZONE . ROGUE AGENT (Sony) 000 NEED FOR SPEED (Electronic Arts) 0 UNDERGROUND 2
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Palm of your hand
Two handhelds launched in 2005 begin a battle for domination. IAIN DAVIDSON looks at the contenders.
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