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Gameboy effects & sampler foot controller hack

Chris Davies, Jun 16th 2008 Discuss [3]

We've seen Gameboy mods before, but I didn't know you could repurpose one to act as a guitar effects and sample loop box. That's just what software Nanoloop does, and since you don't really want to be jabbing at a D-pad while you're meant to be concentrating on your frets, Joey Mariano has just the breakout-box hack necessary. Edit: Check out Joey's clarification of the setup in the comments. Check out the video of the system in action after the cut Read The Full Story

The Crashproof File Server Case Mod

Abby McVay, Jun 13th 2008 Discuss [0]

This mod, made out of an old little black box just goes to prove that modders go through a lot just to get the desired result. This particular modder risked lung cancer just to get his cool new PC. Read The Full Story

Huge success – 2D Portal for the DS

Chris Scott Barr, Jun 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

Portal is one of those games that I keep going back to every now and then because it's fun and is a great way to kill time. I love downloading new maps and seeing what challenges other people can come up with. I'd love to see some sort of portable version of this game on my DS, and luck would have it, someone has created just that. Read The Full Story

DIY – Rock Band Drum Kit Accessibility Mod

Chris Scott Barr, Jun 2nd 2008 Discuss [1]

Rock Band has easily become one of my favorite games, which I tend to play a lot. I'll switch out between rocking the guitar, drums and vocals, however, I feel bad that those without full use of their legs can't use the drums. Thankfully someone has created an awesome mod that will allow anyone to play the drums, so long as they have full use of their hands and arms. Read The Full Story