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17:53
June 20th, 2009
Review: Rock Thunder Guitar for Guitar Hero and Rock BandPosted By: bandit Rock Thunder Guitar for Guitar Hero and Rock Band  Overview : One guitar rocks them all! The Talismoon Rock Thunder Guitar brings you the newest in convenience. Completely wireless, and with all the features you need! It works for all versions of Guitar Hero and Rock Band on the Nintendo Wii. Features :
Talismoon has helped the elimination of having multiple guitars. The Rock Thunder Guitar for Guitar Hero and Rock Band is one guitar, for both games. The guitar comes with instructions on how to sync the guitar with Rock Band as well as an instruction manual. Like other guitars, you'll need to insert a Wii controller into it. The Rock Thunder requires 2 AA batteries and there is a USB receiver (included) that needs to be connected to one of the USB ports on the back of the Wii. After 10 mins of no operation, it will go into sleep-mode. To wake up the guitar, press the button next to the joystick. To use it with Guitar Hero, you simply insert the Wii Remote, slide the power toggle switch to GH and you're ready to go. If you are using the guitar for Rock Band, you will have to detach the Wii remote as it is not needed. Plug in the USB wireless receiver into the Wii. Turn on the Wii and the receiver will begin to flash. On the guitar, simply slide the switch to RB, press the connect button on the guitar and receiver at the same time. When the RX indicator stops flashing, the connection is complete. There are blue LEDs around the strum bar. This lets you know when the guitar is ON. If you dont see the lit up, guitar is not ON. To change between Rock Band and Guitar Hero, there is a switch "RB" and "GH", respectively. The chrome switches and the thumbstick located near the wii remote only work when you are playing Guitar Hero, and when the wii remote is plugged in. You don't have the wii remote plugged in when you play rock band, so, they don't operate at that time. You must use a separate wii remote to operate the basic game functions. If the guitar is not sync with Rockband, hold down the green fret button on the guitar while a song is starting. If the green fret bar indicator on the screen stays solid, you have a good sync. If it blinks, then you have a bad sync. Unplug the dongle from the Wii and plug it back in again. re-sync the guitar. Try the fret button test described in the first two sentences again. Syncing and getting the controller set up is not as bad as it seems. Might get annoying just removing the controller but thats no big deal at all. The wireless receiver offers a good range. What interests me is that there is a LAN adapter. Its like a phone plug. What does this do or what is it for? I have no idea. It was not mentioned as to what the purpose of this was for except that there was a LAN plug. Conclusion : Overall, the Rock Thunder Guitar for Guitar Hero and Rock Band works pretty good. It cuts down on space of having multiple guitars for multiplayer experience. For the price of $64.99, you get 2 guitar controllers. But may cost more if you have to constantly replace the 2 AA batteries. The batteries lasted a good while but I always use rechargeables. I didnt have problems syncing but switching from GH to RB, you will have to resync each time. Images via comments 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
17:07
June 2nd, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: Nyko launches Type Pad Pro for Wii, gonzo Zoom Case for DSiPosted By: bandit NYKO Announces Product Line-up for E3 2009 and Launches the New Nyko.comNo word on pricing on any of these products yet. Images via comments 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
21:05
May 11th, 2009
XCM releases final product images fo K.O Gear for PlayStation 3Posted By: bandit  Having posted news of XCM releasing a mockup of K.O. gear for the PS3, XCM has now released final product images. The K.O Gear is a controller adapter that allows you to use the PS3 controller, wired Xbox 360 controller and even the original Xbox 360 controller on the PS3. It comes with rumble support, programmable buttons as well as turbo fire. XCM K.O Gear
You can expect to find this at Divineo, Play-Asia, Extreme-Mods, ConsoleShop and ConsoleSource. Be sure to check back as we'll definitely have a video of the K.O Gear in action. For now, enjoy the pics. Images via comments. 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
14:58
May 5th, 2009
Review: Wii DDR Dance Advance MatPosted By: bandit Wii DDR Dance Advance Mat  Overview : Play your dance game with an arcade feeling with this dancing mat compatible with Nintendo Wii and Gamecube. Made of high quality material, slip proof and durable, it is perfect to enjoy dancing games to the most! Features :
The pad is made durable plastic similar to that of the official pads. Size is the same and the plug connects to the Gamecube port. The mat measures 925mm x 790mm. You have the usual UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows. On the top left corner is a "B" button and top right is a "A" button. The middle of the pad has a silhouette of Mario break dancing from the Mario version of DDR that was released on the GameCube. The Wii recognizes the dance pad and during gameplay, it does pretty well. It was able to recognize my stomps or dance, if you want to call it that. There were times where it wouldnt recognize but that could be user error as we all miss the arrows in the heat of a dance off. Conclusion : Overall, the Wii DDR Dance Advance Mat performed on par with the Official Konami dance pad. Personally, I'm the type that prefers official products. The price of an official dance pad of $40-$50 is a bit pricey compared to the $14 3rd party accessory that works just as good. I paid $60 for Official DDR pads a long time ago for my PS2 DDRs and ended up selling them for more than half of what I paid. So if you're the type to get rid of your games or trade them (via Goozex.com or Goozex.eu) and dont care if its official product so as long it works, I definitely suggest picking this up. It will save you some money. Images via comments 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
18:42
April 27th, 2009
Shinobii announces BLUE SPHERE Charging Dock for Wii™Posted By: bandit  London - April 25, 2009 - Shinobii Technologies, the new innovative videogame accessory manufacturer, today announced the BLUE SPERE Charging Dock for Nintendo Wii™. The BLUE SPHERE Charging Dock allows you to charge up to 4 Wii Remotes™ at the same time. It comes with 4 Powerful NiMH battery packs where each one provides up to 20 hours of play time and is perfectly designed to fit the Wii Remote™. The BLUE SPHERE Charging Dock features 3 top LED lights that indicates the charging status in three steps: 33%, 66% and 100%. BLUE SPHERE is powered by the official Wii™ AC adapter and includes a pass-through powercord which is simply connected between the Wii™ AC adapter and console. The BLUE SPHERE Charging Dock is fully functional even with the Wii™ console powered off. For more information about Shinobii Technologies Ltd. visit www.shinobii.comImage via comments. Source: Press Release Email 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
21:11
April 24th, 2009
XCM releases video of new Rumble Joystick for PlayStation 3Posted By: bandit XCM has released a new video of the Rumble Joystick in action.
I predict the chrome casing will be a fingerprint magnet! 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
14:56
April 17th, 2009
XCM releases Rumble Joystick for PS3Posted By: bandit  Having mentioned about XCM announcing Rumble Joystick for PS3 with Rumle, XCM has released the Rumble Joystick as well as final product images. Here are some of the features:
The final design has a chrome casing. Although it looks nice, expect to have fingerprints galore. If you're anal about things like that, you might want to think real hard if its worth it over your OCD. Images via comments 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
03:24
April 15th, 2009
KontrolFreek FPS Freek Joystick (Retail)Posted By: bandit KontrolFreek FPS Freek Joystick (Retail)  Overview : FPS Freek increases your accuracy in first-person shooter games including Halo, Gears of War, Call of Duty and more. FPS Freek was tested by professional gamers in Halo tournaments and by avid gamers across the country. The results are clear – FPS Freek enhances aiming precision and increases game performance with a minimal learning curve. The added analog stick length provides 40% more linear distance from full stop to stop. This gives you more leverage and increased control without disturbing your natural gaming feel. Patent Pending Quality/Usability : This review is an update to the KontrolFreek FPS Freek Joystick. This review is based off of the final retail product. The prototype that I received was just a piece of plastic. I had to provide my own rubberized top which was Gel Tabz. The final and retail product has a black rubberized top on it. Too attach the FPS Freek add-on, simply place the FPS Freek over the analog stick and push down until its securely in place. This adds another 1/2 inch in height to the sticks which gives you better leverage to the joystick. Even with the added height, pressing on down on the sticks feels comfortable. As mentioned, with the FPS Freek add-on installed, this gives a better accuracy and control over movement of the joystick. Putting the FPS Freek through our gameplay testing (Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, Gears of War, Rainbox Six: Vegas 2 and Call of Duty 4), we saw that we were able to make minor aiming adjustments that would cause us to move right by our target on a normal controller. Instead of shooting past enemy heads or wasting bullets trying to shoot a running target, we were able to precisely aim our crosshair/sight onto our enemies even while they were running like a chicken with their heads cut off. Having used the FPS Freek for over a year, I am still not the best at FPS games but I have improved my aiming. Conclusion : Overall, the retail product of KontrolFreek FPS Freek Joystick is just as good as the prototype. Now that it includes the rubberized top, the height is now 1/4 smaller compared to when I used the Gel Tabz. Images via comments 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
00:52
April 15th, 2009
Review: Acekard 2i AK2i DS DSi SLOT-1Posted By: bandit Acekard 2i AK2i DS DSi SLOT-1  Overview : This review is an update to Acekard 2.1 DS MicroSDHC SLOT-1. This review will only discuss the new changes in Acekard 2i as it is practically the same as Acekard 2.1 and Acekard 2. The Acekard 2i is the same size as an original cart and you don't have to flash your machine or use a passme in order to use it. Support DSi, DSL, IDSL, DS and IDS Never lost save data - Acekard 2i writes directly to the save file on your MicroSD card. No need to manually select save types nor battery. Save files are compatible with other flash carts. All you need to do is make sure the save file has the same prefix name and put it at the same directory of file. Then you can just run the software to use new save file. Perfect compatibility - Acekard 2i inherit the best quality of acekard's products. You can just drag and drop software on MicroSD card to run. *On first boot it takes some time to create save file. The loader time after save file is created is very fast. Support Homebrew programs/games - The Acekard 2i is compatible with all homebrew because of the DLDI auto-patcher. You can just copy the homebrews to the MicroSD card and run it. You can use Moonshell, one of the most well known homebrew software on DS, for multi media. Watching movie, listening MP3, reading TXT novel on DS is so easy! Please [download moonshell for AK 2 here]. Some homebrews need to be put at the root of MicroSD card for best compatibility. Support SDHC MicroSD card - Acekard 2i support SDHC and offer unlimited space for you. You can copy all you favorite software, songs and movie to one MicroSD card. Support any brand MicroSD card - Acekard 2i can be meet with any brand of MicroSD card. Do not need to worry about the speed of MicroSD card. Support Action Reply cheats. Build-in editor - Acekard 2i support Action Replay cheats in .dat, .xml and .cc format. You can select how to use AR cheats by using the build-in editor. 1, Copy AR cheats in .dat or .xml format to /__ak2/cheats. Copy .cc format file to the same directory of ROM. 2, Press "Y" to popup the editor. 3, Select "Cheat DB file". 4, Select the cheat file. 5, Select "Rebuild". 6, If you have the cheat code of the game then a list window will be shown. You can use "X" and "Y" to enable or disnable them. 7, Press "A" to save your changes and enter game for fun. acekard2 Built in "Rom Trimming" Function - The Acekard 2i has a "Trimming" Function built in. When you copy a file in the Micro SD , the Acekard 2i. will automatically trim any un-necessary data in a file. Fully touch screen operation - The Acekard 2's (and R.P.G.) utilizes the idea of the iPhone which gives the customer a totally new control experience. * You are able to use "Button Control" as well. Can be used as a Passme to boot from slot-2 flash cards. Run GBA games by using expand card - The Acekard 2 can be used as a passkey, so you can boot your slot2 flash carts with it. AK2 also support 3in1 expansion cart. You can run gba games from MicroSD card directly. *You need insert MicroSD card with OSMenu to use Passme function. *Expansion card sold separately. *There is no Slot2 on DSi Support Multi-language - You can easily change the language within Acekard 2i. There are 8 languages in the firmware, Which are Simple Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, French, Italy, Spanish , Japanese and German. You can modify and replace these languages' text as you wish. They are all in /__ak2/language/. Support Skin and Dynamic skin change - Acekard 2i use the same skin system of AK RPG. You can easily DIY Acekard 2i skin, and change it at anytime. All the pictures, buttons, text, even their coordinate can be customized. You also can add your own customer text and customer pictures. Same skin different style! You can find [more skins here]. And you can find skin editor at [at here]. You can just copy the folder of skins to "/__ak2/ui/" and enable it from "System Options" at start menu. Perfect GUI -
Support brightness adjustment Features :
I was sent a review sample of Acekard 2i so I am unable to provide any information on the package. But it should look the same as all other previous Acekard 2's packaging. The only thing I can comment is that the cart itself looks like all other Acekard 2's with the only difference being the sticker..slightly. The sticker still has a shiny look to it with "acekard" on it with the letter "i" next to it and a big "2" behind it. Underneath, it says DSi Compatible. The cart no longer uses screws/tabs to hold it in place. Instead, it is glued together. The cartridge size remains the same and feels sturdy. However, the PCB chip does not protrude out from the sticker anymore. The top feels smooth. The Acekard 2.1 has a spring loaded microSD slot and has clips on the side that holds the casing together. The Acekard 2i was both tested in a the DS Lite as well as the new DSi. The GUI menu has not changed as it still looks the same like AK2 and Acekard R.P.G. The menu still displays a Slot-2 but we all know that Nintendo has eliminated the GBA slot from the DSi. The top screen displays time, date and calendar while the bottom screens displays game list, options and directories. The usual menus and options are still there but there are some new additions... 1. Autorun under Patches/Patch Options - This allows you to load the last game you played. You can override this by holding "B" when booting the Acekard 2i. 2. Shortcut under Properties - This allows you to create a shortcut of the game in the GUI 3. Backup Save under Properties - You can create up to 6 backup saves in a game Conclusion : Overall, the Acekard 2i AK2i DS DSi SLOT-1 works just like any Acekards. Whats great is that it works both on DS/DSLite and the new DSi. The GUI looks the same with a few added features. The cart and label looks the same so when you're ordering, make sure it says DSi compatible. The only problem is that we dont know the full potential. You can play current DS games but when new DSi specific games come out or even new updates to the firmware on the DSi, no one will know if this will work. So its only good for now but when new stuff is released, this can be obsolete. Please note that none of the "upgrade" products listed in this site are endorsed by Nintendo, Sony and/or Microsoft. DCEmu Reviews and DCEmu Network does not condone piracy. The primary functions of a "modchip" and/or "flashcart" are to allow you to play imported games and homebrew software that you legally own or simply just for experimenting with hardware. We in no way endorse piracy, and encourage all users to do the right thing and support the developers/manufacturers that support them. We do not take any responsibilities for any use outside of these parameters or where the use of such a device is illegal. Images via comments 2 comments - Last Comment By DrTrunk
22:39
April 9th, 2009
XCM announces K.O Gear which allows Xbox 360, Original Xbox and PS3 controller on PS3Posted By: bandit  Not much of detailed description was released except for some features but the K.O Gear seems to be a controller adapter that supports PS3 controller, wired Xbox 360 controller and even original Xbox 360 on the PlayStation 3 with rumble support, programmable buttons as well as rapid fire/turbo button. XCM K.O Gear
You can expect to find this at Divineo, Play-Asia, Extreme-Mods, ConsoleShop and ConsoleSource. Image is a 3D rendering. We'll have images of final product when it becomes available. Image via comments 2 comments - Last Comment By bandit
22:27
April 9th, 2009
XCM announces Rumble Joystick for PS3 with rumble!Posted By: bandit  .jpg) The new XCM Rumble Joystick seems to be an update to the XCM Dominator. The XCM Rumble Joystick is a PS3 joystick with rapid fire/turbo mode built-in and the first PS3 joystick to have rumble. XCM Rumble Joystick
You can purchase this from Divineo, Play-Asia, Extreme-Mods, ConsoleShop and ConsoleSource. The images are 3D renderings and we'll have images of the final product when it becomes available. Images via comments 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
22:15
April 9th, 2009
XCM Cross Fire Converter with PS3 controller on Xbox 360 in actionPosted By: bandit The XCM Cross Fire adapter lets you connect your PS3™ controller to your Xbox 360™ console. With built in rapid fire / turbo,and tilt functions, this adapter is the ultimate in Xbox 360™ accessories. This adapter is also compatible with the Xbox 360™ and Original Xbox™ wired controllers for added Rapid Fire / Turbo functionality.
You can purchase this from Divineo, Play-Asia, Extreme-Mods, ConsoleShop and ConsoleSource. Additional images via comments. 1 comments - Last Comment By mike_jmg
15:51
April 6th, 2009
ChaseTheChuckWagon - eBay alternative for video gamesPosted By: bandit  We all know eBay has been jacking up prices of fees whether it be listing or final value fees. You can sell a videogame item for $80 and be charged a final value fee of $9! How is a person suppose to make a profit or recoup their costs? Well a fairly new site known as ChaseTheChuckWagon is helping gamers out. There is no listing fee but there is a ending fee and its a whole lot cheaper than eBay's. Here is a list of their fees from their Sellers Guide: Listing Fees
So if you're thinking of selling videogame items or even plan on buying, be sure to check out ChaseTheChuckWagon. Since the site is still fairly new, you might be able to snag some great deals! 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
03:38
March 13th, 2009
First look at XCM Cross Fire adapterPosted By: bandit XCM has provided us with the first 3D look of their XCM Cross Fire Adapter that should be available soon.
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19:46
March 9th, 2009
Review: PlayStation 3 Wireless QWERTY KeypadPosted By: bandit PlayStation 3 Wireless QWERTY Keypad  Overview : The Wireless keypad for the PLAYSTATION®3 system provides the freedom of easy to use texting and mouse input capabilities, all while maintaining full gameplay functionality in one easy-to-hold device. This Bluetooth® device attaches to any DUALSHOCK®3 or SIXAXIS™ wireless controller and enables effortless internet browsing, e-mailing and instant messaging on the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Home. The unique touch pad feature allows for convenient scrolling and mouse input on the PS3™ system on-screen display. Dedicated short cut keys provide instant access to ‘Message Box’ and other online communication applications on the PlayStation®Network. By integrating all these features in a sleek and elegant design, Sony Computer Entertainment, plans to further enhance online interactivity on the PLAYSTATION®3 system. Features :
The keypad is small, lightweight and fits over the Dual Shock or SIXAXIS controller and is held in place with a spring-loaded clap. On the face of the keypad are your typical QWERTY keypads as well as ESC, TAB, CAPS, SPACEBAR, BACK, ENTER, etc. Also on the keypad is SELECT, START and PS button. But some additional buttons that make it easier for gamers is the ability to view messages and friends list with their own dedicated buttons. With these two dedicated buttons, it cuts down on time and hassle of having to navigate through menus after pressing the PS button. Another nice feature is the touch sensitive keypad allowing gamers to swipe across the keypad surface. But the keypads themselves are a bit small and will require some getting use to. The keypad has its own battery and does not run off the Dual Shock or SIXAXIS power. So this requires a Mini-USB to charge the battery. To use the touchpad, you simply press the button that looks like a pointing finger cursor and the enter keypad becomes a touchpad. The idea is to sweep your finger over the buttons to navigate the XMB or web browser. The concept is nice but fails at what it does due to lack of a smooth surface. Conclusion : Overall, the PlayStation 3 Wireless QWERTY Keypad makes typing a lot easier. However, they keypads are a tad bit small and the touch sensitive keypad isn't as responsive as I would like it to be. Another feature I hoped that they had incorporated was taking power from the controller rather than having its own rechargeable battery. This means another item needs to be charged. Is it worth the $50? Depends on if you're a heavy texter. It would look more eye catching if the MSRP was the same as MS Chatpad ($30). Images via comments 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
16:02
March 9th, 2009
Review: Hori Arcade Fighting Stick EX2Posted By: bandit Hori Arcade Fighting Stick EX2  Overview : Now you have a complete fighting chance on your XBOX360. The Hori Arcade Fighting Stick for your XBOX360 is the premier fighting game fans' stick of choice. Stick features authentic Japanese style convex button layout & solid state mechanics. Features :
The Hori Arcade Fighting Stick EX2 does not feel heavy as it weighs a couple of pounds and is reasonably sized so that it will fit comfortably on your lap (measures 11" (W) x 8" (L) x 1˝" (H)). The casing of the EX2 is made of white plastic. On the left, you have your joystick. To the right, you have your standard buttons such as A, B, X, Y as well as LT and RT. The top contains the LB, SELECT, Xbox 360 Guide with indicators, START and RB. Towards the bottom is an expansion port to connect your communication headset. The USB cord on the stick is fairly long (approximately 5-6 feet long) that you don't have to sit so close and it features a quick disconnect cord in case someone trips over it, it wont knock your stick or your console over. Connecting the EX2 is simply plug and play. Plug the USB cord to the front of the Xbox360 and press the Xbox Guide to activate and power the stick. The EX2 works with all games but with the layout of buttons, it may be hard to play with. With fighting games, you would be able to configure the buttons to your liking while majority of games, you can't. So this should be used with fighting games or XBLA games. While playing Street Fighter IV with the EX2, the controls were responsive. I'm not that big on fighting games but I play it once in a while. I felt that the EX2 pulled off majority of the moves that I wanted to do. I also tend to be a button masher and the EX2 withstood my bashings. The joystick clicked at every location I moved it to. However, the buttons did not click like the arcades. It had a mushy feel to it unlike the arcade as it is missing microswitches. The 6 buttons also have a domed shape top to it. It would have been better if the buttons were concave. This would of made the experience better. The parts used on the EX2 are stock and good but not as great as Sanwa or HAPP parts. These parts are used in arcades and in tournaments. If you're skilled and brave enough, you can mod the EX2 with these parts but I heard the EX2 is difficult to mod (link on how to mod below). Conclusion : Overall, the Hori Arcade Fighting Stick EX2 is a sturdy arcade stick. If you're a hardcore gamer who's into fighting games, you might want to stay away from this. Either get a better high end fighting stick or get a custom one with better parts. For those who are novice or rarely play fighting games like myself, may want to look into this. However, for something you'll probably rarely use, $80 is a bit pricey. But if you can find this cheaper, it worth taking a look. Do know that this will not replace your regular controller. If you're really brave or skilled with hacking accessories or electronics, you can mod and upgrade your EX2 with Sanwa or HAPP parts by following this guide, here is another or how about this one. There are probably more guides or tutorials by searching Google. Images via comments 2 comments - Last Comment By Rocksil
19:34
March 5th, 2009
Review: Gioteck PS3 Sixaxis Real TriggersPosted By: bandit Gioteck PS3 Sixaxis Real Triggers  Overview : JUST A LITTLE TO THE LEFT AND...HAHA! OWNED! How many times have your fingers slipped off the L2 and R2, and always at a crucial moment in the game? RealTriggers put a stop to that happening ever again! Simply put... if you use a Sony™ PS3 Controller, and your serious about your gaming, you should be using these! Quality/Usability : The Gioteck Real Triggers isnt really new. Its been available for sometime exclusively in Europe. The Real Triggers are made of two plastic pieces that clip over the L2 and R2 triggers on the PS3 controller. By doing so, this makes the triggers bigger and provides a ledge. The Real Trigger has the same color, texture and feel as the actual trigger itself. This makes it feel like it was originally on the controller and not a cheap plastic 3rd party attachment. It doesnt feel out of place at all. Having tested it with a couple of racing games and shooters, there was an improvement in my controls as well as the comfort when I hold the Dual Shock. Conclusion : Overall, the Gioteck PS3 Sixaxis Real Triggers improves the L2 and R2 triggers on the PS3 controller. Whether you have a Sixaxis or Dual Shock controller, the Real Trigger will fit. This seems to be available only in Europe (at the moment) but it seems that Gioteck plans to release it globally. When? No idea but they should release it soon. The price is very very reasonable but hopefully the shipping doesnt cost as much as the triggers themselves. Images via comments 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
22:23
February 27th, 2009
mLani introduces new FPS controller for PS3Posted By: bandit  There's not exactly a wealth of information about this one just yet, but peripheral maker mLani (started by the former founder of SplitFish) looks to be doing its best to make PC gamers feel a bit more at home on the PS3 with this new FPS-minded controller which, coincidentally, looks to compete directly with some of SplitFish's own offerings. Apparently, in addition to improving your aim in Killzone 2, this one can double as a mouse for your PC and, as you can see above, it's also wireless, although it's at least possible that the cable between the mouse and the Wiimote-esque controller has been conveniently omitted. No word on a price, but this one's supposedly on track for a release in the next three months or so.Source: Engadget 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
17:59
February 26th, 2009
Nintendo reveals Wii Classic Controller ProPosted By: bandit Nintendo's Japanese site is now showing a new version of the dual-analog Classic Controller for Wii. The "Classic Controller Pro" replaces the original's tiny secondary shoulder buttons with a traditional Dual Shock style "two rows of buttons" set up, moves the two analog sticks out a bit from the center, and adds some hand grips. Hand grips are for pros.Source: Joystiq Image via comments. 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
20:44
February 19th, 2009
XCM releases Cross Battle Adapter Plus, now with RUMBLEPosted By: bandit  Within a day or two of us posting our reviews (here and here) on the Cross Battle Adapter for the PlayStation 3, we got word that XCM has released Cross Battle Adapter Plus which now supports rumble feature. Here is a video of it in action... Now those who purchased the original Cross Battle Adapter is now stuck with an obsolete product. If they want the rumble feature, they must go out and purchase an entirely new product. This was the same for XCM's XFPS lineup. Images via comments. 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
17:26
February 18th, 2009
Review: XCM Cross Battle AdapterPosted By: bandit XCM Cross Battle Adapter  Overview: Finally a way to enjoy your favorite PlayStation 3 games using your wired Xbox 360 controller! This unit allows you to connect any wired Xbox 360 controller to your PlayStation 3 with ease. Just plug and play! With built in Rapid Fire / Turbo modes for each button controlled independently. Features:
They have come up with an adapter called the Cross Battle Adapter, that lets you use Xbox 360's controller on the PlayStation 3. Yes, those who dont like the DS controller in their hands, can use their beloved 360 controller on the PlayStation 3 and play games. The Cross Battle Adapter is housed in a clear blue casing with toggle switches on the front. These switches are for the TURBO function. Each switch is also labeled to tell you what each buttons are. For instance, the [X] button on the PS3 is the [A] button the 360. The R1 button on the PS3 is the RB on the 360. The CBA connects to the PS3 via USB cable and is simply a plug-n-play. Unfortunately, this adapter does not work with wireless Xbox 360 controllers. You'll need to connect it via wire/corded controller. The moment you plug the wired 360 controller and CBA, you can start navigating the XMB immediately. Thanks to Goozex (US/CAN / EU) and trading my games, I was able to review the following games without having to waste too much money.. Little Big Planet - LBP doesnt require much except for timing. A slip of the button and you have to start at the last check point. Buttons felt comfortable. Metal Gear Solid 4 - This was my first time playing MGS with a 360 controller. It took a couple of mins for me to get accustomed to the controls but once I got it down, it was very easy to play and controlled really well. Motorstorm - When it comes to racing, I actually prefer the 360 because although its a bit clunky, it contoured my hand. Controlling the vehicle, braking and accelerating all worked without a problem. I think I actually did better with the 360 controller than I did with the Dual Shock. Resistance 2 - I think this is the genre where most of the debate is revolved around...First Person Shooters. Some PC owners will even chime in and say get a mouse and keyboard..but that is a different product ([url=http://reviews.dcemu.co.uk/review-team-xtender-xcm-xfps-rateup-116932.html]XFPS RateUp[url]) and debate. Having played Tom Clancy's Rainbox 6 Las Vegas, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, Gears of Wars 2 all on the Xbox 360, I was so use to holding the controller. How does the CBA with 360 controller work on a FPS gamer on the PS3? Pretty damn good. My 360 controllers are equipped with KontrolFreek's FPS Joystick and GelTabz for that added grip. There was no lag and the accuracy was spot on. Luckily, the developers gave the gamers the ability to map the controls to their likings. Some games dont even have this option so you would be stuck with their awkward controls. Conclusion: Overall, the XCM Cross Battle Adapter works great in allowing you to use Xbox 360 controller on the PlayStation3. However, there is no motion sensing since 360 doesnt have one built in, requires a wired controller and there is no rumble support! The TURBO feature is a nice feature but I barely used it. The price for this adapter is mixed feelings for me. I think its worth the $50 because I can use my 360 controller but the lack of rumble and having to use a wired controller makes me think that it should cost $30. But for you Dual Shock lovers and own a Xbox 360, dont worry, XCM will be releasing Crossfire Battle Adapter. This will allow you to use your DS controller on the 360. Be sure to check back as we'll have a full review on it as well. Images via comments. 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
20:13
February 17th, 2009
Review: XCM Cross Battle AdapterPosted By: $n!pR XCM Cross Battle Adapter Overview: Finally a way to enjoy your favorite PlayStation 3 games using your wired Xbox 360 controller! This unit allows you to connect any wired Xbox 360 controller to your PlayStation 3 with ease. Just plug and play! With built in Rapid Fire / Turbo modes for each button controlled independently. Features:
On to the games… Racing - WipeOut HD The controls for Wipeout HD felt suitable and I was able to get 2nd place in my first play through. The only issue I had was that the analog sticks were not quite as accurate as on the Dual Shock 3, so taken corners can be a problem. Using the left and right shoulder buttons allowed me to compensate however. Fighting - Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix This is a game where the DS3 excels, and the Xbox 360 controller lags behind. Admittedly, although I’m not very good at executing the moves, I was even worse trying to pull off moves using the analog and dpad controls on the 360 controller. Stick with the DS3 for playing games which require a lot of precision button presses. First Person Shooters - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare / Resistance 2 Because Call of Duty only has preset button layouts, I wasn’t able to feel fully comfortable with the controls, although I was still able to get first place in an online match. Resistance 2 on the other hand felt very natural, allowing me to map the buttons to my needs. This is the type of FPS that will work best for anyone who loves the feel of the 360 controller – and the very reason why the XCM Cross Battle Adaptor was created. Conclusion: For those who love the feel of the 360 controller, the XCM Cross Battle Adaptor is the perfect accessory for their gaming needs. Pro’s
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01:02
February 4th, 2009
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01:50
January 19th, 2009
XCM Dominator Joystick Video for PlayStation 3 in actionPosted By: bandit XCM has released a video of the XCM Dominator Joystick in action. Looks promising. You can purchase the joystick at Extreme-Mods, Play-Asia and Divineo. 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
16:36
January 14th, 2009
DSi to be released in North America on April 4?Posted By: bandit IGN has reported that multiple sources close to IGN that Nintendo is set to release Nintendo DSi in North America on April 4th with a retail price of $179.99. Multiple sources close to Nintendo tell IGN that the company is gearing up to debut the anticipated successor to its DS Lite handheld during the first half of this year in America. More specifically, the company has allegedly relayed to its partners that DSi will ship stateside in early April, most likely on April 4. Insiders assert that they have been told the system will retail for $179.99 when it launches domestically.Source: IGN 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
04:42
January 7th, 2009
Ziff Davis Sells 1UP To UGO/Hearst, Closes EGMPosted By: bandit Following repeated rumors to the effect, Gamasutra has learned that Ziff Davis has sold its 1UP division to Hearst's UGO Entertainment, and is shutting long-running print magazine EGM in the process. Team:Source: Gamasutra 2 comments - Last Comment By ninjashoes
23:29
January 4th, 2009
Final product image of XCM PS3 Dominator JoystickPosted By: bandit If you remember our previous news about XCM announces Dominator Joystick for PS3, well, XCM has now released actual product shots of the Dominator.   What do you think? Expect to find this at Extreme-Mods, Play-Asia and Divineo. 1 comments - Last Comment By wolfy4me
06:55
December 28th, 2008
Video of XCM Cross Battle Adapter and package shotPosted By: bandit New video and packaging of XCM Cross Battle Adapter. This is available from Play-Asia, ConsoleShop, Extreme-Mods, and Divineo. 1 comments - Last Comment By wolfy4me
17:56
December 22nd, 2008
Final product image of XCM Cross Battle Adapter for PS3Posted By: bandit XCM has released actual pictures of their Cross Battle Adapter as was originally mentioned here which had a concept art.  This is available from Play-Asia, ConsoleShop, Extreme-Mods, and Divineo. More images via comments. 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
04:05
December 22nd, 2008
XCM announces Dominator Joystick for PS3Posted By: bandit     XCM Dominator Joystick for PS3™The joystick will be available January 2009. No announcement on how much this will cost. Source: via email 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
04:39
December 19th, 2008
XCM releases concept art for Cross Battle AdapterPosted By: bandit The XCM Cross Battle Adapter for the Playstation 3 will be making its debut here within the next couple of weeks. It is an adapter to allow you to connect your Xbox 360 wired controller to your Playstation 3 console for use with PS3 games.  Dream comes true! Finally an adapter to connect your wired Xbox 360 controller to your PS3 console!Source: XCM 2 comments - Last Comment By Da_ALC
19:38
December 17th, 2008
Nintendo and Nyko settles lawsuitPosted By: bandit  Nintendo, Nyko Settle Patent and Trademark Infringement LawsuitSource: BusinessWire 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
04:07
December 17th, 2008
Nintendo welcomes Club Nintendo to North AmericaPosted By: bandit  Join Club Nintendo and get rewardedNow North Americans can no bask in the glory of being able to earn free and unique items from Nintendo just like Japanese gamers in Japan through Club Nintendo. North American gamers have been pushing and begging for Nintendo of America to offer it and Nintendo finally has. If you already have a My Nintendo account, you can transfer your account to a Club Nintendo account. 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit
19:59
December 15th, 2008
Review: XCM HDMI Blaster ConverterPosted By: bandit XCM HDMI Blaster Converter  Overview : The XCM HDMI Blaster will allow you to connect any Component Video Source to your HDTV via HDMI inputs to save those valuable Component Video Inputs for other devices or for use with sets that do not have component video inputs but do have HDMI inputs. Features :
In the package, you'll get the HDMI Blaster, HDMI Male/Male cable, HDMI to DVI Converter, Power cord and supply and instruction manual. Since I rarely read the manual to any of my electronics, hooking up the HDMI Blaster was pretty much straight forward and simple. You simply plug the component cable to the HDMI Blaster, plug the power to the wall and turn on your video game system and HDTV. The top of the HDMI Blaster contains a switch. This switch lets you toggle between Component output and VGA. Component signals are outputted at 720p and resolution of 1024x768 on VGA. Although low even though you might have a display/console that can output 1080i/p, the quality is excellent. Since I got rid of my launch PS2 and original Xbox, I had to go and borrow one from a friend who actually likes to keep everything. I did however, have some games left since the PS3 and Xbox 360 are backwards compatible. The colors were vibrant. From a normal and distant distance, the quality looks great. Of course, if you look up close, you will see jagged lines and pixels. Some will say that component will give just as good of a visual but if you're connecting component cable to the HDMI Blaster and connecting it via HDMI to the monitor, the quality is actually improved and better. Since I was testing some older consoles, I thought I would try the Wii since it outputs at 480p. Yes, I can use component but wondered how it would look. After connecting the Wii to the HDMI Blaster, the quality was a lot better just like the older consoles. I was impressed. The PSP also produced great quality but was hampered with the length of the cord so you would be sitting close to the display. Those looking to use VGA on this or computer monitor, I would not recommend this option. Using VGA would result in the quality being blurry and stretched out. If you're looking for a VGA adapter, I suggest taking a look at XCM 1080p Mega-Cool VGA Box. I would solely use the HDMI Blaster for component and DVI/HDMI. Here is a video of the HDMI Blaster Converter in action... Conclusion : Overall, the XCM HDMI Blaster is a great product for those looking to connect their old consoles and Wii via HDMI. Consoles connected via component will look great coming out of the HDMI Blaster. Unfortunately, the highest output for the HDMI Blaster is 720p and resolution of 1024x768 on VGA regardless if your console or monitor can display 1080i/p. Hopefully, XCM will release a 1080p version of this. Images via comments. 7 comments - Last Comment By tnkgun
21:21
December 8th, 2008
New Nintendo Wii board with no drivechipPosted By: bandit It seems there is a new motherboard for the Nintendo Wii. Whats different is that there is no more drivechip. No drivechip means you can not add a modchip. Here is a translation from CNGBA... In December 2008 the first major Wii platform, which is available in the market the latest version of the Wii console has been great changes have taken place in-house. The original D2x with the master chip at the bottom of the D1A into one chip, into a GC2-D3! This means that all direct-reading all the chips can not be directly used in the new version of the Wii console on. Hackers have also re-examine the GC2-D3-chip pin definitions, and then modify targeted direct reading of the bridge chip approach.Source: CNGBA Images via comments 0 comments - Last Comment By bandit |
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