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Microsoft Xbox 360 hits 30 million mark

By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, May 28th 2009 No Comments

xbox360078 embed Microsoft has something to be happy about today. They just announced that their Xbox 360 video game console has sold over 30 million units since the device was released several years go.

Sales of the Xbox 360 have actually increased 28 percent this year, and over 20 million people are signed up to the Xbox Live network. Supposedly, an announcement will be made about Xbox Live on June 1st at a press event, so we’ll just have to wait and see what that’s all about.

It seems the announcement will have something to do with integrating further entertainment means into the system. Currently, the Xbox 360 is the second-best selling console in the U.S. though it’s often surpassed by the Wii.

ASUS G51 Notebook for gaming revealed

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, May 27th 2009 1 Comment

200956132348171 Need a new gaming notebook? ASUS might have just what you’re looking for with their brand new G51. This notebook is actually very similar to the Alienware gaming notebooks in terms of style, but it has a few distinct tricks up its sleeve.

This notebook features a robot design that gamers are sure to love. Plus, it has the specs to back it up like the option of a 2GHz or 2.26GHz Core 2 Quad processor or a standard 2GHz or 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo processor.

The G51 has a 16:9 widescreen 15.6-inch LED backlit display, 4GB of RAM, a GeForce GTX 260M for graphics and up to a terabyte of hard drive space. You can also add on a Blu-ray drive, a 2-megapixel webcam and a backlit keyboard. We don’t know how much the G51 will cost exactly, but pricing estimates fall between $1,300 and $1,500 with a release date coming sometime in July.

iBUYPOWER Battalion 101 CZ-10 gaming notebook announced

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, May 26th 2009 No Comments

iBUYPOWER is one of those companies that doesn’t like to sit still and today the computer gaming notebook manufacturer announced the Battalion 101 CZ-10 Premium Gaming Notebook, adding another high-powered option to their lineup.

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Gold-plated Wii is gift to Queen Elizabeth

By Brenda Stokes on Friday, May 22nd 2009 No Comments

It seems THQ really wanted to throw their hats in the “tech-gift giving to the Queen” ring and have decided to bestow upon her Majesty a Nintendo Wii. But this isn’t just any old Wii console. Rather, this one’s plated in gold.

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Nintendo Personal Trainer: Walking headed for U.S.

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, May 20th 2009 No Comments

Video game companies continue to delve into the fitness-oriented aspect of games these days and now Nintendo will be launching their Personal Trainer: Walking game in the U.S. soon for both the DS and the DSi.

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White Dual Shock 3 controller for PS3 makes U.S. appearance

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, May 13th 2009 2 Comments

Well isn’t this interesting? It seems a Walmart down in Florida has sold a Dual Shock 3 controller before they were supposed to, seemingly confirming Sony’s plans to announce this PlayStation 3 remote in white for U.S. release at this year’s E3.

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Höfner bass guitar controller for Rock Band revealed

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, May 12th 2009 No Comments

If you’re excited for the upcoming release of The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle, then you’ll be pleased to hear that you’re going to have yet another guitar controller option on your hands. This time, it’s a Höfner bass guitar controller.

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NZXT Beta steel mid-tower case announced

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, May 5th 2009 No Comments

beta NZXT announced today their latest tower case and this one is definitely targeted at the gamer crowd. Called the Beta, this steel case is meant for mid-towers and is most definitely meant for serious gamers that want a great quality and great-looking case without giving up other important features.

The Beta is all black inside and super easy to expand. It has room enough for 4 5.25-inch drives, 10.5-inch graphics cards and even 5 hard drive racks. could you imagine the beast of a computer you could make with that sort of freedom?

Expanded cooling is included with 4 120-mm fans working to keep both the processor and the video cards nice and cool. Screwless installation makes this one super easy to set up or change up. You will be able to get the Beta, an economical yet effective case, starting this month for $49.99.

Xbox set to get Wii-like with motion control

By Brenda Stokes on Friday, May 1st 2009 No Comments

Well, not exactly Wii-like. If a leaked image is to be believed, Microsoft has a new motion controlling system in the works to compete against what the Nintendo Wii is offering. However, this isn’t set up like the Wii in that you can wave around a remote and the sensor will pick up the motion. Rather, the Xbox system simply detects your body’s movements and interprets them on the screen.

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Gamer Supreme 928i soon to be available through NewEgg

By Steven Grady on Friday, Apr 17th 2009 No Comments

Hardcore gamers out there might be interested to know that the Gamer Supreme 928i from iBUYPOWER will soon be available through NewEgg exclusively for $1,299. The rig is positioned for gamers who need the performance, and have a bit of spending money. The specs are pretty nice, so make sure you check those out below.