While our Stateside compatriots have already had had their mitts on it for over a month , UK gamers will finally be able to snap up the leaner, less noisy Xbox 360 Slim console this week.

If you are still not convinced that you need to upgrade from you more portly Microsoft console, here's all the essential info you'll need to decide whether to part with another sizeable wedge of your cash.

Click the links below for our Xbox 360 Slim ultimate guide

Xbox 360 Slim review

Find out if this is the best Xbox yet, and more importantly, a PS3 beater.

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VIDEO: Xbox 360 Slim noise test

Is the new Xbox as 'Whisper quiet' as Microsoft says it is? Find out here.

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Xbox 360 Slim hands-on and unboxing

We unwrap the new 360 for a closer look at those new features.

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Xbox 360 Slim first impressions

T3 caught up with CVG's Mike Jackson to find out why you may need to upgrade.

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Best Xbox 360 games to look out for in 2010

See the top ten games and pieces of kit for the Xbox 360 revealed at E3 2010.

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Microsoft Kinect first play and hands-on pictures

After the 360 Slim, next on your list should be Microsoft's motion-sensing controller.

- Click here to see our first play with Microsoft Kinect