SplitFish Dual SFX Frag Pro Controller

Posted in Controllers by Conner Flynn on October 18th, 2009

SplitFish Dual SFX Frag Pro ControllerSplitFish, the company that sounds like it suffered tragedy on a butchers table and lost all of it’s insides, has announced that the SFX Frag Pro controller will be shipped on November 10th, 2009.

As some of you already know, the controller has a mouse section with a 2000dpi sensitivity as well as a FREVO “Fragchuck” section that functions as a gaming controller for the PC and the Sony PlayStation 3. The SplitFish Dual SFX Frag Pro Controller will cost you $90 each.

Logitech announces G110 gaming keyboard

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on October 15th, 2009

Logitech announces G110 gaming keyboardThe freshly announced Logitech G110 gaming keyboard is the followup to the G11 keyboard. This one features customizable red and blue backlighting LEDs, 12 programmable G keys, and three M keys.

It also boasts automatic game detection so that you can create custom profiles for your games, as well as integrated headset support and a USB 2.0 port. No word on pricing or availability for the G110 yet, but we’ll let you know when we know.

Audiovox puts PlayStation 2 in the back seat

Posted in PS2 by Conner Flynn on September 23rd, 2009

Audiovox puts PlayStation 2 into the back seatAre we there yet? No. Are we there yet? Soon. Are we there yet? Shut up and play your PS2 already. The VOD10PS2 is said to be the first fully integrated gaming system for the car. The overhead system not only features a 10.2-inch display, but it also boasts a PlayStation 2 console.

Here’s the thing. It costs $949.99, which is way expensive just to keep your rug rats busy. But for that price you get the box itself, a screen, a PS2, two wireless controllers, built-in dome light, a pair of fold-flat IR wireless headphones and a copy of Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando and Hot Shots Golf 3.

Toshiba intros Qosmio X500 gaming laptop with Blu-ray

Posted in Toshiba by Conner Flynn on September 23rd, 2009

Toshiba intros Qosmio X500 gaming laptop with Blu-rayLooks like Toshiba is getting the rest of it’s products up to speed with Blu-ray drives. The new Qosmio X500 gaming laptop is a good example. Just like the previous models, this one is big and bulky and for gamers.

It sports an 18.4-inch, 1920 x 1080 screen, 2.8GHz Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250MNV graphics, up to 8GB of RAM, dual 500GB hard drives, Blu-ray drive and a Blu-ray burner.

Zeemote Bluetooth gaming controller for BlackBerry now available

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on August 27th, 2009

Zeemote Bluetooth gaming controller for BlackBerry now availableZeemote’s Bluetooth mobile phone controller for Blackberry is now available and is a much better way to game than using a trackball. As a standalone Bluetooth game controller, it helps to make mobile gaming a lot easier and closer to the gaming we’re used to on other platforms.

Until now, the Zeemote JS1 was only sold in bundled kits. But now you can get it as a standalone purchase directly through RIM’s accessory shop. The controller will cost you $39.99. So now that it’s available, are you interested in buying one?

Samsung targets new SSD at gamers

Posted in Samsung by Shane McGlaun on August 13th, 2009

samsung-logo-sbThe SSD is a tough sell today. A few consumers buy them for their superior performance compared to a plain HDD. The higher levels of performance are offset for many consumers by the fact that the SSD costs so much more to purchase and has less storage space than most HDDs.

Samsung has decided to target the enthusiast gaming segment with its latest 256GB SSD. Samsung says that the fast performance is perfect for gaming. The higher performance for the SSD could mean faster load times for levels and better performance in game.

iBUYPOWER Chimera Killer Special Edition Gaming PCs

Posted in PCs by Conner Flynn on August 6th, 2009

iBUYPOWER Chimera Killer Special Edition Gaming PCsiBUYPOWER just announced two new PCs in the Chimera Killer Special Edition line that should have gamers everywhere excited. These high-end systems sport the Chimera Inferno case and some Killer specs. They feature the Killer Xeno Pro gaming network card, which provides lag-free gaming even when your frame rate settings are pushed to the max. Voice chat is also sped up.

The Chimera Killer Special Edition Gaming PCs are available in both Intel and AMD flavors and will cost $1,899 and $1,499, respectively. Both are available now if you want to hit the iBUYPOWER website.

Analyst claims first hand knowledge of Apple tablet

Posted in Apple by Conner Flynn on August 2nd, 2009

Financial Times confirms Apple Tablet September launchAccording to a report in Barron’s, a “veteran analyst” is claiming to have actually handled Apple’s rumored tablet-device. If you believe the report, the tablet is still on for an announcement in September with availability in November.

The analyst claims the device will cost between $699-$799 and will be aimed at users as a media player and gaming device. Apparently the tablet is just waiting on Steve Jobs to give it the final go. He also claims that other ODMs have put a hold on new products until they see what Apple has up it’s sleeve.

Acer Aspire G Predator desktop

Posted in Acer by Conner Flynn on July 31st, 2009

Acer Aspire G Predator desktopAcer has announced their latest M-Series desktop PC called the Aspire G. It’s also known as the Predator and a quick look at the specs suggests that it lives up to it’s name. It features an Intel Core i7-950 3.06GHz processor, 6GB DDR3 RAM (up to 12GB), Intel X58 Express chipset, 1TB SATA hard drive @ 7200rpm, Two Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 (1GB VRAM), Blu-ray disc drive, 11 USB 2.0 ports, Two eSATA ports, Multi-memory card reader, Four DVI-D ports, and Two Gigabit Ethernet ports.

This one is powered by 64-bit Windows Vista Home Premium and will run you €1950 bundled with the Logitech G15 keyboard and the G9 Laser mouse.

Zeemote announces JS1 Bluetooth gaming controller for BlackBerry

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on July 28th, 2009

Zeemote announces JS1 Bluetooth gaming controller for BlackBerryZeemote has announced a version of their Bluetooth gaming controller for BlackBerry smartphones. The Zeemote JS1 is compatible with all BlackBerrys that have a trackball, and connects wirelessly for over fifty hours of battery-powered gameplay.

You get four action buttons and a thumbstick and it isn’t just for games. It can also be used to navigate the BlackBerry’s menus. That should help you BB users get your game on. It runs on two AAA batteries. The Zeemote JS1 for BlackBerry will be available this summer, in a bundle that includes a free Gameloft title.

Razer Orochi Bluetooth gaming mouse

Posted in Mouse by Conner Flynn on July 23rd, 2009

Razer Orochi Bluetooth gaming mouseRazer has announced a brand new gaming mouse today called the Orochi. This one connects via Bluetooth 2.0, giving gamers some extra flexibility and functionality while playing. The Razer Orochi sports a 4,000dpi optical sensor that’s ultra sensitive and designed for use by both right-handed and left-handed users.

You’ll also appreciate seven programmable buttons that can be programmed to perform whatever functions you desire. The Orochi comes with a three-foot cord, but can also be powered by two AA batteries. They even throw in a carrying case.

Maingear unveils dual-GPU eX-L18 gaming laptop

Posted in gaming accessories by Conner Flynn on July 23rd, 2009

Maingear unveils dual-GPU eX-L18 gaming laptopToday Maingear has launched the 18.4″ eX-L 18 gaming laptop complete with glowing tramp stamp. The dual GeForce GTX 280M setup should allow gamers to use the highest resolution and the largest image quality/filtering available in most modern games. This laptop isn’t thin, but on the other hand it will let you put three 2.5″ hard drives in a RAID configuration.

How awesome is that? For the $3000 price, here are some of the specs: Windows Vista Premium, (Up to) Intel Core 2 Extreme, Single or Dual GF GTX 280M, (Up to) 8GB RAM, DDR3 1333, 18.4″ Display, and DVD or Blu-Ray.

Acceleglove offers complex motion control for gaming

Posted in Controllers by Conner Flynn on July 13th, 2009

Acceleglove offers complex motion control for gamingMotion detection is all the rage in the video game industry now. From the Wiimote to the Wii MotionPlus add-on and even the accelerometer in the iPhone. The Acceleglove uses aspects from all to create an awesome gaming glove.

Using the Wiimote, you can make general movements but nothing specific, like finger movements and the like. The Acceleglove puts accelerometers in the fingers of the glove so you can make more complicated hand gestures. It was developed by AthroTronix and at the moment the Acceleglove can only detect some hand motions like say pinching. But the potential is huge.

iBuyPower intros liquid-cooled Paladin XLC Gaming Systems

Posted in Desktop PCs by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

iBuyPower intros liquid-cooled Paladin XLC Gaming SystemsiBuyPower has introduced its new liquid-cooled Paladin XLC gaming system series. Each system comes packed with Asetek’s 240mm radiator liquid cooling solution for increasing component lifespan and allowing for higher clock speeds.

The machine is also powered by the latest Core i7 (920, 950 or 975 EE) processor and features up to 12GB of RAM, an Asus or EVGA X58 motherboard, up to three GeForce GTX 285 in SLI, up to 1TB of storage space and runs on Windows Vista Home Premium OS. The Paladin XLC gaming system starts at $1,399 and goes up from there.

OCZ Sabre OLED Gaming Keyboard

Posted in Keyboards by Conner Flynn on June 23rd, 2009

OCZ Sabre OLED Gaming KeyboardThe Sabre OLED gaming keyboard takes Art Lebedev’s OLED-in-each-key keyboard concept and adapts it for the mass market to enjoy. But it does have a lower price and a less impressive feature set. Only the numpad keys feature the OLED magic and the keys don’t display color.

OCZ tries to make up for the lack of OLED keys with a layered shortcut system and blue LED sidelighting. In the end we can only state the ovious, that the Sabre is no Optimus Maximus. Then again, the Optimus is huge and hard to type on. So maybe it’s for the best.





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