Posted Sep 12, 2009 at 12:20PM by Karl B. Listed in: News, FPS, Accessories, Modern Warfare 2 Tags: faceplates, Gamepad, faceplate, Mad Catz, PC Gamer, Elite
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Modern Warfare 2 - Image 1Whether you're a PS3, Xbox 360, or PC gamer, Mad Catz has you covered when it comes to Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC). The third-party peripheral maker has unveiled the new fancy controllers and accessories they have in store for the game. Images and text walls after the jump.

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Posted May 09, 2008 at 10:43PM by Ryan C. Listed in: Accessories Tags: modder, Ben Heckendorn
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Ben Heck - Image 1If your strumming hand for Guitar Hero is becoming a bit worse for wear, then good news: Ben Heck, modder of all that is next-gen, has come up with a way to make your foot do all the work instead. Introducing Ben Heckendorn's own brand of pedal controllers, a peripheral that lets you strum and whammy with the merest movement of your foot. All the details in the full article.

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Posted Apr 21, 2008 at 01:58AM by Ryan A. Listed in: News, Accessories Tags: Hong Kong, Wiimote, motion-sensing
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Hong Kong Electronics Fair: Wiimote-like controller for PC - Image 1Whether you like it or not, the Nintendo Wii has introduced a different kind of gaming experience with its motion-sensing capabilities. That is why several companies have been trying to emulate the Wiimote.

On this note, we found another one displayed at the Hong Kong Electronics fair and the controller was for PC units. Curious? More on this after the jump!

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Posted Mar 03, 2008 at 03:34AM by Jay P. Listed in: News, Accessories Tags: headset, California, Emotiv
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Emotiv EPOC neuroheadset Beta evaluators needed - Image 1It was roughly a few weeks ago that Emotiv was able to introduce their EPOC neuroheadset to the whole world.

Now we got wind that the company is looking for candidates to be the beta evaluators for upcoming brain-controlled gadget. Find out the details after the jump!

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Posted Feb 06, 2008 at 01:32PM by Glen D. Listed in: News, Accessories Tags: Wiimote, Golf, Hackers, motion-sensing, Sensor Bar
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Wiimote - Image 1If you think you've seen all there is to see when ti comes to crazy stuff that people do with the Wiimote, you're mistaken. Now, it's not only hackers who are making their own motion-sensing controller variations. Full-blown companies are getting into the act as well. Motus has announced its Darwin controller and it uses technology more accurate than Nintendo's innovative device. See the full details after the jump.

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Posted Nov 28, 2007 at 08:21AM by Karl B. Listed in: Accessories Tags: Atari, Capcom, Projector, Sensor Bar, Dream Arcades, Digital Leisure
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Dreamcade Vision 120 - Image 1 An arcade system with a 120-inch screen, a full arcade control panel and more than 145 pre-installed games? Sounds like a hardcore arcade fan's dream. Well, if you have the money to burn, you can also get this monstrosity and drop it in the middle of your gaming room thanks to Dream Arcades. Check out the Dreamcade Vision 120 at the full article.

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Posted Nov 21, 2007 at 05:37PM by Glen D. Listed in: Reviews, Racing, FPS, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, RPG, Crysis, Sega Rally Revo, Accessories Tags: Bethesda Softworks, Sega, virtual reality, Crytek, 2K Games
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Headplay Personal Cinema System - Image 1We've plugged Headplay before on some of the hottest game consoles, but this time, we're putting it to the ultimate PC stress test. The PC scene loves shooters, RPGs and racers, so we took Crysis, Sega Rally Revo, and old favorite Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and gave them the Headplay treatment. Which worked well and which doesn't suit the peripheral? Find out in the full article!

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Posted Nov 16, 2007 at 08:37AM by Isaac C. Listed in: News, Accessories Tags: Thrustmaster
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Thrustmaster Flight Stick - Image 1No more sore and calloused thumbs from flight simulator games - now it's a sore wrists. Thrustmaster has added a new controller to its lineup: the T. Flight Stick X. Priding itself as the first joystick controller for the PlayStation 3 (but also works for the PC), the T. Flight Stick sports enough buttons and features to give a real plane a run for its money. Well, maybe not, but it looks like it can be just as complicated.

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Posted Oct 28, 2007 at 10:50PM by Nicolo S. Listed in: Mods, Casual, Accessories, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Tags: Activision, Gibson, Harmonix
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As if not content with the stylish Guitar Hero controllers available in the market, one guy and his friends decided to transform an authentic Gibson electric guitar into something that should work with Activision's upcoming Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PC) or possibly even in Harmonix' Rock Band (Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360).

It took around 12 hours to strip both Gibson and Guitar Hero instruments and making the circuit board work under its new skin. First off, you'll have to take your guitars apart. After that, it takes a long process with the help of desoldering tools to take the insides of the Guitar Hero controller and make it compatible with the real thing.

There should be a hole for the strum bar, and it'll be held by the pickups which can be adjusted for stability. The frets will have to be attached to the strings, while wires run along the Gibson's neck. It goes without saying that making your custom Guitar Hero controller work can be challenging. For those who are interested, there are steps on how to do it via Read link below.

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Posted Oct 23, 2007 at 08:54AM by Sally B. Listed in: Accessories Tags: Activision, id Software, TN Games
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TN Games 3rd Space Vest - Image 1Those who want to add another level of realism in their gaming sessions (to some extent, like the simulated motions with the Wiimote) may want to look into TN Game's 3rd Space Vest, a gaming accessory for the PC that lets you feel the blows in-game to further enhance gaming experience. The accessory will cost avid gamers a hefty sum of US$ 189.

The 3rd Space Vest also lets gamers feel the G-force while flying through the virtual skies in flight-sim games. A high-tech air compression system is used to deliver the sensation of getting hit through eight contact points that deliver 10 pounds of force (ouch).

Only five PC game titles support the 3rd Space Vest for the meantime, including Call of Duty by Activision for the PC, as well as Incursion by TN Games. Doom 3 by id Software and Quake 3 and 4 will also work with the 3rd Space Vest.

TN Games doesn't plan to stop with the vest. Mark Ombrellaro, founder and president of TN Games said:

What we’re going with is basically an entire suit. Obviously, the vest is a start and then at CES we will be showing the arms, legs and the helmet that will go with it.


We wonder how gamers will look like fully armed in their living room or bedroom, shooting at virtual baddies in their screen. But if it floats their boat, why not?

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