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May 31st, 2007, 00:27 Posted By: bandit
Wii Sensor Bar Cobra Stand
Manufacturer: Dragon
Site: Buy from Goldenshop
Price: $8.00
Overview : Holds your sensor bar and allows you to turn any angle, bend in a different shape.
Features :- High quality 3rd party product.
- Can be bended to different shape.
- Vacuum hook - easy to fix on to or remove from any smooth surface like windows, glass, etc...
Quality/Usability : Although the Nintendo Wii's sensor bar allows you to attach it to a flat surface, it may damage your TV/stand as you try to remove the sensor bar. By removing the sensor bar off the surface, this may cause the sticky mount on the sensor bar unusable for future use. Even if you mount it or not to your TV or stand, the sensor bar may have problems reading the Wiimote.
The Sensor Bar Cobra Stand not only holds the sensor bar in place but at the same time, lets you adjust the angle of the sensor bar. You can adjust the angle and direction of the sensor bar by bending the "arms" of the stand. The Cobra Stand allows you to twist as well.
The Cobra Stand only works for the official Nintendo Wii sensor bar that came with your stand. There is no way to adjust it. There are 3rd party sensor bar whether it be wired or wireless, it will not fit unless its the same exact size as the original one.
Conclusion : Overall, the Wii Sensor Bar Cobra Stand is only good for those who does not have a flat surface near or on their television to hold their sensor bar, do not want to damage their TV/stand or needs the extra height. It would have been nice if it allowed the user to adjust the width of the holder to accommodate different sizes of sensor bars, both wired and wireless. It would have been nice if they were able to incorporate a way to tie up the excess cord on the sensor bar.
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May 30th, 2007, 19:55 Posted By: bandit
So you've heard about the Wiimotes smashing an expensive TV set, walls or even people. Then a flood gate of cases and rubber silicon gloves were being sold. Well, Elecom has taken it a step further to ensure that your wet slipper butterfinger hands doesnt let go of that remote. They have added a strap to the back of the cover to ensure that the Wiimote does not fall and slip out.
Clicking on the link below will also show you three other covers that they will be releasing. One is a cover but instead of a strap, it has grooves for better gripping. Another cover features an opening for the battery compartment. This is great for easy access to batteries rather than having to remove or lift the cover. This may also be helpful for those rechargeable battery packs with special battery door covers.
No price has been announced or a way to order but they will be available in three different colors: Clear, Black and Blue.
Source: Elecom
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May 30th, 2007, 19:39 Posted By: bandit
Nintendo has announced that they will be releasing two new colors on June 23rd. The two colors are Metallic Rose and Glossy Silver.
There is no plans for these colors to be released in North America or in Europe.
Source: Nintendo
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May 26th, 2007, 18:17 Posted By: bandit
Divineo China has now put up the G6DS Real 8Gb (1 GIGABYTE) model will retail for $64.95 (~€49/~£33) with an estimated release date of June 1st. The G6DS Real is capable of playing clean images, homebrew and other media files. Everything is stored onto its on-board memory NAND and does not use any external memory such as microSDs. Release date and pricing of the 16Gb model (2GB) and the 3in1 expansion pack still has not been announced.
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May 25th, 2007, 22:23 Posted By: bandit
Wii Remote Battery Charger & Stand
Manufacturer: PantherLord
Site: Buy from Goldenshop
Price: $15.00
Overview : The Wii Remote Battery Charger & Stand charges your Wii Remote when the battery pack is dead via USB. Not only does it charge but it also holds your Nunchuk.
Features :- High quality 3rd party product.
- Comes with a rechargeable battery for the Wii remote control - no need to take out the battery when charging.
- No need to add extra power supply - get the power from the USB port of the Wii console.
- Extra space for storing the Nunchuk.
- Light indicators to show the charging status.
Quality/Usability : The Wii Remote Battery Charger & Stand comes with a 1800mAh battery and a USB stand/dock. All these 3rd party Asian rechargeable batteries are all starting to look alike. I wouldnt be surprised if all of them work with one another.
The battery is attached to the battery cover so you will need to put away your original battery cover as it will no longer be needed. Inside the battery pack, you can see that there are two rechargeable AA batteries. On the front of the battery pack are two metal plates. This is where the batteries are charged when connected to the dock.
On the stand, the right side houses the Wii Remote and on the left side is the Nunchuk. The Nunchuk only sits there and does nothing else. Its pretty much just a holder. The Wii Remote fits securely in place when docked. Unfortunately, like all other rechargeable battery docks, it will not fit a Wii Remote with a controller glove on it. You will either have to take it off or just lift it up enough so that the metal contacts on the dock can touch the contacts on the battery pack.
When the Wii Remote is placed on the stand to be charged, how do you know if its charging or when its done? Simple. In between the Nunchuk holder and the Wii Remote, there is a LED. Its not really visible as its underneath the white plastic housing. Though, it is visible when the LED is lit up. When the rechargeable battery is being charged, a red LED is lit up and when it is done, the LED will be green.
Charge time took about 2 hours to completely charge. When the rechargeable battery is in use, it only lasted about 3-4 hours. This is pretty much standard with all 3rd party batteries that come from Asia.
Conclusion : Overall, the Wii Remote Battery Charger & Stand is no different from any other rechargeable battery packs on the market. It performed the same as all others. It even looks so much a like as all the other 3rd party rechargeable battery packs. The Nunchuk stand is pretty useless as all it does is hold the Nunchuk in place. Since they incorporated it into the stand, they should of made something for the cord on the Nunchuk as well. The cord is just either left hanging on the table or just thrown on top of the stand. Would of also been nice if the LED turns off when the battery is fully charged rather than the LED be green.
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May 25th, 2007, 01:22 Posted By: bandit
Ninjapass Evolution X9 SLOT-1
Manufacturer: Ninjapass
Site: Buy from DealExtreme / Buy from DealExtreme (1GB) / Buy from DealExtreme (1GB) / Buy from DealExtreme (2GB) / Buy from DealExtreme (1GB) / Buy from DealExtreme (2GB)
Price: $55.00
Overview : The X9TF is the real revolutionary of the DS Cartridge, support Multi Language, compatible with Homebrew and multi media function on the all DS and DS Lite (via DLDI). Duo to the X9 Smart Loader will automatically detect gamesave type and automatically create the gamesave file (support 4k, 64k, 512k EEPROM, 2M and 4M Flash). support pokemon pearl/diamond and use dsrom.lst or NOT.
Offering a SINGLE unified solution which allows you to do the unthinkable and push the limits of DS console. The Ninjapass X9 does NOT require the use of a passcard or any unsightly GBA cart, just one intelligently designed piece of kit, the same size as an ordinary DS cart, giving an unrivalled experience to any DS enthusiast.
Same size as original DS cartridge, Never stick out of the DS & DS Lite, Supports the ultra large capacity memory and Intuitively designed custom operating system which is fully upgradeable. Directly Drag‘n drop all your favourite media and homebrew into the TF (MicroSD) card. With minimal effort as the NINJAPASS X9 will be instantly recognized by your console. Support OS skinnable (Touchscreen or button operation), So you can DIY your own style interface. Built in onboard EEPROM and Flash memory chip, real save method or patch save method support.
Features :- New generation storage device (no booting tool required)
- The same size as an original DS cart
- Uses MicroSD card, FAT16
- Supports MicroSD speed Adjustment
- Supports movie/MP3/eBook/Comic Book and photo on the DS via homebrew(by DLDI)
- Supports Clean ROM, drag and drop. Works on any OS
- Built in Passcard function
- Automatically detect the save type & automatic generate saver file
- Compatible all gamesave type (4k, 64k, 512k EEPROM, 2M and 4M Flash)
- Save to onboard chip or MicroSD card, real save method or patch save method
- Supports 99.99% homebrew. (via DLDI)
- User friendly skinnable interface. Touchscreen or button operation
- Support WiFi, DS rumble pack & DS browser
- Supports Multi Language, NO language bias price
- Support User Skin DIY, Adjust the menu.txt to change the Language and OS font color
- Supports the Soft Reset* (release soon)
- Built in Action Replay function* (release soon)
- Built in WiFi Transfer function* (release soon)
Quality/Usability : Ninjapass Evolution X9 comes includes a SD/MMC USB card reader as well as the X9 in a black casing. The Ninjapass Team also included 2 additional empty casings (clear and pink) as well as 2 Ninjapass stickers. These stickers are to be placed on any of the casings to cover the exposed PCB board. No instructions or CD was included but is not needed as you can view them on their website. The quality of the cartridge is well built and the same size as the actual DS game cartridge from Nintendo and other Slot-1 cartridges on the market.
Setting up the X9 can be a bit troublesome and requires some tinkering in order to get things running. First, you will have to read their manual. It will explain what files are needed and copied over to the microSD card in order for the X9 to work. You can download the latest files here.
The Ninjapass Team has improved the look of the GUI dramatically. It looks alot better. The top screen shows Ninjapass' logo and underneath the logo shows the game logo and save type. At the very top above the logo shows the date, time and temperature.
The bottom screen shows the list of games loaded on the microSD. Not only does it shows your games, but also folders for your homebrew, DSOrganize and whatever folders you have on the microSD.
Once you have chosen your game, you are given an option of 1: Turbo, 2: Fast, 3: Medium, 4: Slow. Its best to choose #3: Medium. If you have a high speed card, you can choose either #1 or #2.
The X9 allows you to skin the GUI. You can change the skin by:
Only replace the X9 skin (BMP file need) in the "TFSYSTEM" folder
menu.txt - font colors and Language of the OS menu
barh.bmp - 256*16 pixels (256bit)
btm1.bmp - 256*192 pixels (24bit)
btm2.bmp - 256*192 pixels (24bit)
option.bmp - 256*192 pixels (24bit)
prompt.bmp - 256*192 pixels (24bit)
top.bmp - 256*192 pixels (24bit)
Note:
Do not change the bmp file's name and touch screen area. As for game compatibility, I didnt have any problems with any of the games. You can take a look at the Wiki compatibility list here. But its best to get a very good highspeed card to avoid any problems with loading of games.
The compatibility for homebrew is very good. The X9 has DLDI support which lets you run all the latest homebew with full DLDI support.
Conclusion : Overall, the Ninjapass Evolution X9 works great but falls short in some areas. There is no soft reset as well as cheat system. Swapping of the casings can be annoying as you will have to be very careful not to break the case, lose any of the pieces and put it all back together. Although its not really a big problem, it would of been nice if the list of games was more organized. You can purchase a 1GB for as low as $10! To find the best deals, visit our Online/Store Deals.
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.
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May 24th, 2007, 14:18 Posted By: bandit
A new device that allows gamers to utilize a full 1080p on any slim PC monitor, video projector and older HDTV/Plasma sets that are without a pure HDMI entry. HDFury will transform an analog display into a digital one from HDMI sources such as PS3, Xbox 360 elite, Blu-ray players and much more. For example, you have a high resolution LCD PC monitor, while it is capable of displaying a 1080p resolution, there is no way of enabling it. The HDFury turn your PC monitor into a 1080p display, so you can enjoy something like your PS3 in its fullest!
Unfortunately, it will cost $129.95. Divineo.cn should have the HDFury available in a few days.
Here is a video of HDFury in action with the PS3.
Source: HKmod
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May 22nd, 2007, 16:10 Posted By: bandit
Features:
* High quality 3rd party product.
* Easy to install.
* Convert the Wii remote to light gun.
* Socket for connect the Nunchuk controller.
Another 3rd party manufacturer made a light gun attachment. The Wii-mote attaches to the top of the peripheral while the Nunchuk connects to the bottom of the attachment. Unlike some other gun attachments, you will have to hold the Nunchuk in your hands rather than the Nunchuk attached to the shell.
Source: Goldenshop.com.hk
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May 19th, 2007, 18:01 Posted By: bandit
In order to get the DVD Playback to work on the Nintendo Wii, you will need a modified console with a modchip. So far, it has only been tested with WiiKey with all other modchips to be tested on soon.
- There is no ETA until WiiVision can confirm all attributes are fully functioning. When there are ETA's and when that time comes, people will be complaining and spreading rumors. So he would like to avoid this.
- The app will allow you to play original single layer DVD movies (store bought movies).
- The app will also work in ANY region of Wii fitted with ANY modchip that is capable of booting GC homebrew.
- The app supports both standard and widescreen TV/DVD formats.
So I really liked the MFE for GC homebrew... But its lacking in many ways.
My latest project is a new homebrew app that specificly plays DVDs. It's still bound to the GC-Linux (because we still can't load Wii homebrew), but has greatly been improved in playback quality and region support.
This new app is derived from the "proof of concept" that is MFE, but is all fresh code and loads media without the need of a FileSystem mount emmbedded on each media (eg. the DVD Drive FS mount that has to be included on all media MFE loads).
I'm still in development phase, but have tested a couple canidates with good results.
Support currently includes:
- 4.7G DVD Media (-r, +r, +rw, and of course "originals")
- Region Free
- Multi-Language Subtitle Support
The only real downside to this is that you have to load the DVD containing the app, then swap the DVD you want to watch when asked. It's going to stay that way untill we get true Wii homebrew support (and getting there is way beyond me).
Since the application is run via GC Homebrew, you will need a GameCube controller to operate the controls of the DVD UI. There is no way to run Wii Homebrew as of right now. Once there is, things will probably change.
This is the menu of the app, here it allows you to eject, play/pause, and displays the title of the dvd inserted, uses the "b" button to toggle this screen on/off and continues to play/display the dvd unless "start" is pressed to pause. (sorry the image sucks, my camera is old).
Controls:
Toggle menu: B
Play/Pause: Start
SlowMotion: A
Goto Disc Root: Y
Goto First Chapter: X
FF: R Trigger
RW: L Trigger
Next Chapter: C-Stick Right
Previous Chapter: C-Stick Left
DVD Menus Navigation: D-Pad
DVD Menus Select: Start
Eject the disc at anytime: L+R Trigger Combo
After doing more testing, I've decided to ditch the Menu UI and here's why:
System Memory usage and availability: For the app to be able to support standard single layer store bought DVD's, it has to run on top of GC-Linux. Although GC-Linux is small, it still uses quite a bit of the available ram leaving a smaller amount available for the app and its decoder/buffer. If I port my app to direct boot, we loose ALOT if not ALL of the quality and compatibility (simply because the ram and video/audio device support is very limited and mostly has to be writen from scratch).
All of the navigation controls will remain as well as the app/disc loading features.
This evening I will be testing a stripped build allowing a larger decoding buffer.
Here is a link to the video. Its kind of grainy due to crappy webcam but still visible and WiiVision talks about it.
Source: WiiNewz
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