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There's really nothing else out there quite like Sifteo Cubes. The company characterizes the product as a cross between a toy and video games, but it is a refreshing breeze in the world of either, one that should pick up velocity as more third-party games hit the system by this holiday season.

In the end, the Sifteo Cubes certainly present an awesome new way to play electronically, and their creation is a product of really innovative thinking.

For the moment, Sifteo cubes are fascinating, innovative and different. They may find a niche as educational tools. If the company can find a way to make the prices lower, the cubes more self-sufficient and the game catalog more varied, that will be a happy niche indeed.

The Sifteo cubes definitely have something unique to offer ... However, the price remains high at $149 for a set of three, especially given the technical limitations of a required companion computer and their short battery life.

Even their biggest fans will find the fact that they need to be within range of a computer to be a significant limitation. But they're genuinely new and well done, and they have great potential. Countless toys have claimed to be the future of play; Cubes could actually deliver on that promise.

Sifteo's product makes you engage with video games in an exciting and unique way, and if you're looking for something fun to give to that gadget-obsessed kid or adult in your life, then these might be the perfect match.

To succeed, Sifteo will need more games, good games at that, and perhaps a lower price.