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Zeemote JS1 Bluetooth gaming controller for BlackBerry announced

, Jul 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

Zeemote have launched a version of their Bluetooth mobile gaming controller for BlackBerry smartphones.  The Zeemote JS1 is compatible with all BlackBerry handsets that have a trackball, and connects wirelessly to offer over fifty hours of battery-powered gameplay. Update: video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Band Hero DS “Drum Grip” for Nintendo DS revealed

, Jul 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Activision have been showing off their latest peripheral, and this time they've set their sights on your pocket.  Set to be included with every purchase of Band Hero DS, the upcoming musical game for Nintendo's clamshell console, the Band Hero DS Drum Grip is a rubberized silicon sleeve that fits over the DS Lite. Read The Full Story

Sony PlayStation Eye to get facial recognition

, Jul 17th 2009 Discuss [0]

Sony have revealed plans to add facial recognition capabilities to their PlayStation Eye webcam, potentially stealing part of Microsoft's Project Natal thunder.  According to Kish Hirani, Sony Europe's head of developer services, the functionality will soon be added to the existing hardware, with developer libraries available for games studios so that they don't need to exert effort specifically coding for the new system. Read The Full Story

Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for PS3

, Jul 15th 2009 Discuss [2]

Logitech have announced their latest gaming peripheral, the Wireless Drum Controller for Guitar Hero on the PS3.  Consisting of three drum-heads with recessed rims, dual cymbal pads and a kick pedal, the system is licensed by Activision and connects to the PS3 via a 2.4GHz wireless USB receiver.   Read The Full Story

22Moo GameBone Pro controller for iPhone and iPod touch

, Jun 24th 2009 Discuss [1]

We're not entirely convinced by the name 22Moo, but now that iPhone OS 3.0 supports third-party peripherals we're sure we could find some bag-space for their GameBone Pro controller.  Intended to be used with an iPhone or iPod touch, the GameBone Pro hooks up via Bluetooth or Apple's dock-connector, and has an 8-way D-pad plus six buttons. Read The Full Story

Game Gun DIY motion-tracking FPS controller [Video]

, Jun 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

This enthusiastic man is holding what could, with a little more R&D and a big marketing budget, be the next big peripheral in first-person shooters.  The handiwork of "The Redneck Techie", the Game Gun is a modified keyboard, stuffed into a gun peripheral, with motion-sensitive tracking and an LCD display mounted on top.  Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for Xbox 360 announced [Video]

, Jun 18th 2009 Discuss [1]

Logitech have announced their latest Guitar Hero peripheral, a wireless controller for the Xbox 360.  Like the company's existing guitar controller for PS2 and PS3, the new Xbox 360 version has a wood neck, rosewood fingerboard and metal frets. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Peregrine makes for hotkey access without the keys

, Jun 4th 2009 Discuss [0]

Well this is pretty neat. It's called the Peregrine and it's a nifty little accessory for PC gamers that want a more hands-on approach to their gaming. Yes, this glove here is actually a video game controller. Read The Full Story

Sony Motion Controller for PS3 unveiled

, Jun 2nd 2009 Discuss [1]

It's not just the PSP Go!; Sony have also got something new for PlayStation 3 owners, too, in the shape of their own take on a motion controller.  A mere day after Microsoft announced their "Project Natal" system for Xbox 360, Sony's PlayStation Motion Controller offers 1-to-1 recognition by tracking a glowing purple ball on the end of a controller stick, using a PS Eye camera. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Logitech force-feedback Flight System G940 announced

, Jun 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Logitech have announced their first force-feedback flight sim controller, the Flight System G940.  Comprising a joystick with realistic force-feedback, dual throttle control and rudder pedals, the G940 summons up a huge number of programmable button options and is compatible with most PC flight simulators.   Read The Full Story

Tony Hawk Ride skateboard controller gets detailed

, Jun 1st 2009 Discuss [0]

If your interest has been piqued about the upcoming Tony Hawk Ride game from Activision, you'll be pleased to learn that the company has released a few additional details about the game and it's very unique controller. Read The Full Story

Numark SCRATCH DECK controller launched

, May 27th 2009 Discuss [2]

Numark have released details on their SCRATCH DECK controller for Scratch: The Ultimate DJ on Xbox 360 and PS3.  The controller - which can be flipped around to suit left- and right-handed gamers - comprises of a free-spinning, touch-sensitive turntable and five drum pads, used for triggering either in-game samples or those recorded using a USB microphone.   Read The Full Story

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