Zune HD firmware 4.3 brings with it 3D gaming

Last week Microsoft released firmware 4.3 for the Zune HD which not only bought with it a raft of minor bug fixes and improvements but also support for "upcoming" 3D game ... well, those games are now available, and they're free.

There are six games on offer:

• PGR: Ferrari edition
• Lucky Lane Bowling
• Vans Sk8: Pool service
• Piano
• Audio Surf: Tilt
• Checkers

Games are available from Marketplace, and, as I mentioned earlier, are free.

Are free games enough to encourage buyers to give Zune a chance over a new iPod?