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An existing video game system is modified to include additional communication and storage capability via a modem and hard disk drive. The modification may involve the use of an expansion device coupled to a video game system port. A cable TV tuner is also included in the expansion device to assist i

An existing video game system is modified to include additional communication and storage capability via a modem and hard disk drive. The modification may involve the use of an expansion device coupled to a video game system port. A cable TV tuner is also included in the expansion device to assist in providing a unique picture-in-picture video capability. TV signals are coupled to the expansion device via the RF input from either cable TV or off-air signals. These RF signals are blended with the output signals from the video game system. A user may, for example, watch TV while viewing overlay information from the video game console. A user may receive a TV channel guide downloaded via the Internet, spot a program which the user desires to view and immediately access, via an IR input, the desired channel through the expansion device TV tuner. A user may also watch TV while simultaneously logging onto the Internet. A hard drive permits downloading from the Internet of entire games.

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An existing video game system is modified to include additional communication and storage capability via a modem and hard disk drive. The modification may involve the use of an expansion device coupled to a video game system port. A cable TV tuner is also included in the expansion device to assist i

An existing video game system is modified to include additional communication and storage capability via a modem and hard disk drive. The modification may involve the use of an expansion device coupled to a video game system port. A cable TV tuner is also included in the expansion device to assist in providing a unique picture-in-picture video capability. TV signals are coupled to the expansion device via the RF input from either cable TV or off-air signals. These RF signals are blended with the output signals from the video game system. A user may, for example, watch TV while viewing overlay information from the video game console. A user may receive a TV channel guide downloaded via the Internet, spot a program which the user desires to view and immediately access, via an IR input, the desired channel through the expansion device TV tuner. A user may also watch TV while simultaneously logging onto the Internet. A hard drive permits downloading from the Internet of entire games. lished in 2001. Fox "N" Hound Advertisement written by IGT, published in 2000. Jackpot Party Advertisements and Articles written by WMS Gaming, Inc., published in 1998. Keep Your Hat On Advertisement written by Aristocrat, published in 2001. Little Green Men Advertisement and Article written by IGT, Strictly Slots, published in 2000. MegaJackpots Advertisement written by IGT, published in 1998. Money Grab Article written by Strictly Slots, published in Apr. 2001. Money in the Bank Advertisement written by Strictly Slots Konami, published in 2001. Monopoly Advertisements and Articles written by WMS Gaming, Inc., Strictly Slots, published in 1998, 1999, 2000. Monopoly Party Train Article written by Strictly Slots, published in 2002. Neon Nights written by IGT, published in 2000. On the Money Article written by Strictly Slots, Casino Data Systems, published in Dec. 2000. Polly & Roger Advertisement written by VLC, Inc., published in 2000. Price is Right "Cliff Hangers" Description written by www.geocities.com; members.aol.com (web site), printed Mar. 21, 2001. Price is Right "Showcases" Description written by schuminweb.com (web site), printed Mar. 16, 2001. Psycho Cash Beast Club (including knockouts) written by Barcrest, published prior to 1998. South Park--Dodgeball Advertisement written by IGT, published in 2000. Spell Binder Advertisement written by IGT, published in 2000. Sphinx Advertisement written by Atronic Casino Technology, Ltd., publised in 1997. Take Your Pick Article written by Strictly Slots, published in Mar. 2001. Take Your Pick Advertisement written by IGT/Anchor Gaming, published in 1999. Texas Tea Advertisement written by IGT, published in 2000. The Deals of Let's Make a Deal written by fortunecity.com (2 pages), printed on Mar. 16, 2001. The Official Let's Make a Deal Website written by Bally Gaming System Website, printed on Mar. 16, 200