gaming

New transforming Xbox 360 controller confirmed by Microsoft

Published on: 1st September, 2010

On August 31, 2010, Microsoft has confirmed a new Xbox 360 gamepad with a trick D-pad. The new wireless controller benefits from a unique four-point pad which has the ability to change depending on preferences; the controller can work as a fully inset, disc-shaped pad and, with a twist, can turn into as cross-shaped pad [...]

Revised Xbox 360 gamepad to be launched by the holidays

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Joystiq has recently reported that according to a reliable source, Microsoft will release a redesigned game controller just in time for the holidays. The most important change will affect the D-pad; this will be raised by about a quarter of an inch thanks to the maker twisting it 90 degrees. The change may be very [...]

New motion-controlled gaming console Ebox supported by Lenovo

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Lenovo is providing financial support and technical input for a new motion-controlled gaming console which is specifically developed for the Chinese market. The Ebox will be made and distributed by Eedoo Technology Ltd from Beijing, a Lenovo’s business arm. Funds reaching $10 million and about 40 members of Lenovo’s technical staff contributing to this project. [...]

Serious gamers to be the first to buy Kinect, says Windows

Published on: 2nd July, 2010

Ryan Moore, head of the worldwide product marketing at Microsoft, declared that Kinect would be bought first by serious gamers. He said that the so-called “hardcore gamers” are always the first to buy devices. They will also acquire the motion controller.
The company wants to diversify the range of products that are to be released during [...]

Gaming mouse and keyboard by Disney and Razer, inspired by Tron

Published on: 28th June, 2010

Disney Consumer Products and the peripheral maker Razer have introduced a mouse and keyboard which are inspired by TRON: Legacy, the upcoming movie. The mouse is featuring the high precision 5,600dpi, 3.5G sensor of Razer. The keyboard is provided with programmable keys as well as macro capabilities, when the keypad will detach. Both peripherals will [...]

Nintendo’s Wii successor to use 3D

Published on: 21st June, 2010

Satoru Iwata, Nintendo’s President, said to Japanese daily Nikkei that like the recent 3DS console, the next Wii model might have 3D capabilities too. The company is carefully watching the buying rate of 3D TV sets. The next Wii version would be released at the moment when the adoption rate for 3D TVs would reach [...]

Possible launch in July for Sony’s PlayStation Move

Published on: 29th May, 2010

Game retailer BT Games has provided an eventual clue related to the PlayStation Move and its launch schedule by means of a flyer that was posted online. A mention is made that the PS3 motion controller will come in July. BT Games does not give details about pricing or bundles.
Such leaks are subject to inaccuracies, [...]

Google plans to launch Chrome Web Store for applications and games

Published on: 22nd May, 2010

Google has announced its plans to launch the Chrome Web Store open marketplace, which can be used by developers for web-based applications distribution. A preview was shown at Google’s I/O conference and gives hints that the portal will permit the users to preview applications, rate content, report problems, read or write reviews, or directly install [...]

Nintendo 3DS expected to ship in October

Published on: 24th April, 2010

Nintendo 3DS could each the stores earlier than planned, i.e. in October this year instead of 2011, as it was promised. Sources from the British games field reveal that the new Nintendo console would gain at least three months in stores, as a probable release would be rather closer to Christmas than next year.
It seems [...]

The new ASTRO A30 Cross-Gaming Headset

Published on: 21st March, 2010

On March 16, 2010, Astro Gaming has presented its new A30 headset; this can be used both as headphones for standard digital audio players or cellphones and as a communications device for gamers who need this kind of optional device. The A30 is expected to be a more lifestyle-oriented variant of the company’s earlier released [...]

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