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Splitfish unveils Fragfx Shark 360 controller system for Xbox 360

, Sep 15th 2011 Discuss [1]

We have talked about the Splitfish controllers for console gamers and computer gamers before. The last time I mentioned the company was in September of last year when the new FragFX controller system was announced for the PS3, PC, and Mac gamers to take advantage of. The Xbox 360 was left out with the last controller system from Splitfish. Read The Full Story

Sony unveils new special edition Dualshock 3 controllers for PS3 in Japan

, Sep 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

Sony has unveiled two new controller styles for PS3 players in Japan. The limited edition controllers have a special design on the top section of the controller housing. The first of the special controllers is called urban camo. This controller will hit on November 17 and will only be available for a limited time. The price for the Dualshock 3 wireless controller in urban camouflage color will be 5,500 yen. Read The Full Story

Switchblade controller for gamers with handicaps debuts and it’s not from Razer

, Aug 30th 2011 Discuss [1]

There has been talk lately of the Switchblade, the gaming notebook from Razer that looks really cool. This Switchblade I am talking about isn't a gaming notebook or from Razer. This is a concept controller that is made just for gamers that have some sort of disability. The controlled looks very complex, is from the company called AbleGamers, and is in the Adroit line. Read The Full Story

Mad Catz unveils new Major League Gaming Fightstick for Consoles

, Aug 23rd 2011 Discuss [4]

Mad Catz has been pushing controllers for console and PC gamers for a very long time now. The company is back with its latest video game controllers branded to support the Major League Gaming association. The controllers are called the MLG Tournament Edition Fightstick. The new controllers are approved by the MLG and has MLG associated artwork. Read The Full Story

Microsoft researchers show off system to turn your home into a controller for games and more

, May 11th 2011 Discuss [5]

I am with Don on the fate of the Kinect in my home. I haven't used the Kinect since the day it came into the house. The controller was just not that great for my kids and in my home and we quickly lost interest in the device. The coolest thing about Kinect to me is all the hacks that geeks have made using the motion controller. Microsoft Research is showing off a new concept that goes well beyond using your body as the controller for games. Read The Full Story

Knowles Acoustics unveils new low-power digital MEMS joystick for handhelds

, Mar 30th 2011 Discuss [0]

One of the things that most mobile phones that are used for gaming and a lot of the portable game consoles lack is a joystick. I for one would like to see joysticks get integrated into consumer devices to replace tilt sensors and virtual d-pads. Read The Full Story

Snakebyte to launch first third party PS3 Move controllers in April

, Mar 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

Snakebyte is a newer name in the gaming and game console accessory market back at CES the company unveiled a new PS3 Blu-ray remote control and it also has controls for the Wii and lots more. The latest product to be announced by Snakebyte are the first third party Move controllers to be announced. The controllers are design for the PS3 to allow gamers to get in on the motion control action. Read The Full Story

SCE Japan unveils new Dualshock 3 charging station and candy blue controllers

, Mar 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

Sony Computer Entertainment is offering up some new accessories for the PS3 in Japan that gamers will appreciate. One of the most unsightly things about the PS3 console today is the fact that you have to plug your controllers into a USB port to charge. That means that you have wires running all over the place. You can go with an aftermarket charging station, but some folks like Sony gear. Read The Full Story

X-Arcade unveils new adapters for game consoles

, Jan 24th 2011 Discuss [0]

If you are a fan of arcade gaming or just a fan of joysticks for gaming on your modern console that will last forever and have retro arcade designs you may know the X-Arcade brand. The company makes massive joysticks that will work with all kinds of games that look like they could have been stripped out of an arcade game from 1980. Read The Full Story

Razer Onza Xbox 360 controller up for pre-order

, Jan 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

Razer is typically known as a PC gaming company with all sorts of keyboard and mice for gamers to use to get their game on. Razer has other gear too and the company branched out at CES when it pulled the wraps of a new controller for the Xbox 360 called the Onza. Read The Full Story

Power Gig handmade six string guitar controller rocks

, Oct 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

I have played my share of Guitar Hero and Rock Band and playing the guitar is a lot of fun. I would bet there are a lot of people out there who wish they could play a real guitar as well as they can play Rock Band. A music game called Power Gig for the PS3 and Xbox have been out for a while now, and the game is notable for the real six string guitar controllers it uses. Read The Full Story

Shinobii Technology unveils Wii ping-pong paddle controller

, Oct 18th 2010 Discuss [0]

Wii gamers have all sorts of accessories and controllers for various sports games that allow the user more realism when playing. You can get gloves for boxing games, golf clubs, bats, and all sorts of other peripherals. The thing most of them have in common is that they are designed to hold the basic Wii remote inside for actually controlling the action on screen. Read The Full Story
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