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June 20th, 2007, 13:58 Posted By: bandit
When we first mentioned about PEGA HK's being the first to produce a Wii portable monitor, it seems that they now have competition as there will be another one coming out. Item will be available on June 25th for 14,800 YEN ($119.81 USD).
 
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June 20th, 2007, 03:34 Posted By: bandit
We had announced the release of Talismoon's tiltBoard here and the available preorder, here. Now, we were informed that there will be premodified Xbox360 controllers with the tiltBoard installed into the controller for those who cant or dont know how to solder.
 
You can purchase the black or white premodified Xbox360 wireless controllers from TotalConsole. They have been tested before being sent out. Both controllers come with a 90 day warranty against defects. Unfortunately, the price is expensive. It will cost you $99.99. Once things are more streamlined, price of controller will go down. When? No one really knows.
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June 19th, 2007, 01:11 Posted By: bandit
Wii Blue Light Charge Station
Manufacturer: PEGA
Site: Buy from Goldenshop / Buy from DealExtreme
Price: $15.00
Overview : Charge two Wiimotes at the same time. Includes 2 1800mAh battery packs.
Features :- High quality 3rd party product.
- Comes with 2pcs of 1800mAh rechargeable batteries for the Wii remote controls - 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.
- 2pcs of Wii remote controls can be charged simultaneously.
- Light indicators to show the charging status.
Quality/Usability : Yes, another review on a batter charger (COME ON NINTENDO! Where's yours?!). This time is from the popular 3rd party peripheral manufacturer, PEGA HK.
All the battery packs that we have reviewed such as Penguin United Remote Charging Dock + Rechargeable Battery, Wii Remote Battery Charger & Stand or Wii Remote Charge 'N Play, all have the same type of look...plain. Nothing stands out. Nothing fancy. Well, PEGA went and took it to the next step, lights.
The Wii Blue Light Charge Station comes with a dock, USB cable and two battery packs. Both battery packs are 1800mAh's which is pretty much standard for the 3rd party batteries.
The battery are ordinary battery packs and looks similar to Wii 1800mAh Rechargeable Battery. Instead of the 1800mAh being printed, the PEGA version is stickered. Also on the battery pack is a sticker that informs you that before using the battery pack for the first time, you must charge the battery for over 12 hours, or else the battery life will be reduced. Honestly, whether you use it first or charge it, gradually the battery life will be reduced like any other battery. I personally use the battery first and let it die out completely before doing a full recharge. Like the Wii 1800mAh Rechargeable Battery, there is a hole on the battery pack for easy access to the SYNC button.
The dock is what makes the product stand out from the rest of the crowd. Did you purchase the sweet looking Wii Crystal Blue LED Cooler Stand and change the casing of your Nintendo Wii to the Team Xtender II-Case Chameleon? Well your lighted collection isnt complete without this. Thats because the dock lights up also! No, not those cheesy small GREEN LEDs that goes on and off to let you know if its fully charged and done. All around the bottom of the dock is a clear window. This lets the lights from the LED shine through. There are 4 LEDs on the bottom of the dock. To turn on and off the blue lights, there is a switch on the back of the dock. On the top of the dock near the Wiimotes, are two more LED lights, one for each dock. When the battery packs are charging, the light will turn RED...more like pink. When the battery pack is done charging, the light turns blue.
In order to charge the battery pack, you need to have it inside the Wiimote. Sorry, but you'll also have to remove the wrist strap or the contact on the dock wont touch the contacts on the battery pack. Like all other recharging docks, it wont work with silicon skin/glove on. So you'll have to take that off as well.
Charging time took approximately 2-3 hours like all other docks but I left it on there for 12+ hours as recommended even though it wasnt necessary. During game play, I was able to get about a 4.5 hours out of a full charge.
Conclusion : Overall, the Wii Blue Light Charge Station ups the ante in looks for rechargeable docks. The blue lights look great! The battery packs? Well, they're just battery packs. Nothing special. Nice to have an ON/OFF switch for the lights on the bottom of the dock but the lights to show you if the Wiimotes are charging is permanently on. There is no way to turn them off. Placing the Wiimotes on the dock can take some fiddling around so that the contacts on the dock and battery pack touch each other. Having to remove the wrist strap off the Wiimote can be annoying for some Wii'ers. The price of the Blue Light Charge Station of $15 is fairly reasonable considering it comes with two rechargeable batteries and the dock lights up!
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June 17th, 2007, 18:41 Posted By: bandit
There have been some reports on the AVS Forums that 'The Prestige' Blu-Ray discs are having problems reading on the PlayStation 3 or any Blu-Ray player for that matter due to rots? These "rots" look like mold spots. The spots/marks which can not be cleaned or rubbed off because they seem to be under the coated layer.
What is causing this to happen, no one knows. Could it be the temperature of where the owners are placing their disc or is it just a bad batch of discs? There are various speculations as to what might cause this but none are definite. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what Sony has to say about the situation.
Source: AVS Forums
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June 17th, 2007, 17:54 Posted By: bandit
HDfury DVI/HDMI to RGB Converter
Manufacturer: HDfury
Site: Buy from HKmod / Buy from Divineo US / Buy from Divineo China
Price: $129.99-$150.95
Overview : The HDfury is a revolutionary product that allows you to use the full resolution (up to 1080p) of any DVI/HDMI device on a CRT projector, PC monitor, older HDTV/Plasma TV, or any other device without a DVI/HDMI input! If you own a high quality projector/monitor/TV that does not have a DVI/HDMI connector you need this device! Why buy a new expensive display device when your existing one can already support high definition?
HDfury module will transform any "technically able" ANALOG display into a DIGITAL display performing a perfect visual HD & Full HD fury @ 720p/1080p from any HDMI/HDCP sources such as HD-DVD/Blu-Ray players, PS3, X360 Elite, Satellite/Cable HDTV set-top boxes, HTPCs with HDMI graphic cards, to name a few! Simply plug the HDfury into your projector, your DVI/HDMI device into the HDfury, and watch! Installation takes seconds.
The HDfury delivers a razor sharp picture with absolutely NO video noise. The picture quality improvement as compared to RGBHV analog video is immediately obvious, providing an amazingly clear and detailed picture!
The HDfury is 100% HDCP compliant. It is not an 'HDCP stripper'. The HDCP copy protected digital signal is first decrypted and then the digital RGB 4:4:4 signal is converted to an analog signal.
Features- DVI-D 24p Female Port Input (100% digital).
- A HDMI -> DVI-D cable can be use to connect to an HDMI source.
- RGB 4:4:4 (8 bits) digital input (every HDMI source MUST be RGB 4:4:4 compatible).
- Compatible with non-HDCP or HDCP sources.
- Compatible with any RGB Display
- Directly connect to VGA input.
- Easy to install within a minute. (Plug & Play)
- 10 bits 175MHz triple video DAC - Inter-DAC : 2%
- RGB-H/V Male Port D-SUB 15 Output video analog signals (0,7Vpp over 75 ohms impedance)
- Ultra short Analog links (<1 cm) on the HD fury RGB 1080p for optimal quality.
- DVI video bandwidth in VGA/RGB outputs: 25-165MHz
- DVI Data Rate - Bandwidth 1.65 Gbps (Single link)
- Maximum resolutions: UWXGA (1920x1200) at 60Hz or SXGA (1280x1024) at 85Hz
- Computer compatible (PC, Mac)
- HDTV ready (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p48/50/60 compatible)
- DVI1.0 compliant / HDMI interoperable and HDCP ready
- HD-DVD and Blu-Ray Disc players compatible
- Playstation3 and X360 Elite compatible
- SAT and CABLE setbox for HDTV channels compatible
- HDCP compatible with embedded keys loaded.
- Energy management : DVI et VESA DPMS compatible.
- Ultra low power consumption in Standby (3,5mA)
- Maximum power : 0.4A under 5V (at 165MHz pixel clock)
- On-board DC/DC converter (5V) with extra-low EMI signature
- Power +5V from DVI/HDMI
- Blue LED to display active digital link.
- Safe cost solution – Single IC solution + external eeprom
- Small size : 75x56mm black cabinet
- Installation: the RGB 1080p module is DIRECTLY screwed to the back of the display (where VGA SUB-D plugs stand).
- Shortest RGB analog video link as possible
- HDCP rules compliant: no end-user access to decrypted analog video. Once screwed, this module becomes "a part of the display itself".
- Professional factory made (mass-production) using pick/place and reflow/wave solder pro. equipment.
- Gold Plated connectors, tracks and material
- Warranty: One year warranty
INPUT
1080p FULL HD COMPATIBLE- Blu-Ray / HD-DVD Player
- Playstation 3, X360 Elite
- PC HDMI Graphics Card
- SAT & Cable HDTV Box
- Any DVI or HDMI source
OUTPUT
Display a 1080p visual fury- PC monitor (CRT, tubes, LCD)
- HDTV, Plasma, LCD
- LCD, DLP, SXRD, D-ILA proj.
- 3 tubes proj Barco, Nec, ..
- Any RGB, VGA, YUV Display
Quality/Usability : HDfury allows you to display HD quality @ 720p/1080p from any HDMI/HDCP sources such as SAT & Cable HDTV setbox, Xbox360 Elite, PlayStation 3, HDMI graphic card, etc. on a analog display such as TV, PC monitor, projector, etc. Yes, thats right. HD visuals on non-HD displays!
HDfury imitates itself to be a HDCP-supporting receiver, that outputs DRM-stripped analog RGB content at the same resolution and aspect ratio as if output in digital form. The HDfury is encased in a black case with a gold plate on the front that says 1080p. On the gold plate is a window and that shows a Silicon Image chip. I presume this is where all the magic happens. Sorry, but I'm not a HT expert.
The review sample that we received only came in a clear plastic packaging with HDfury, and extended VGA cable (if there is not enough space to connect HDfury). The final packaging will include a manual. Since the HDfury is a DVI to VGA adapter, you will need a HDMI to DVI adapter or cable to connect to the HDfury.
Using the HDfury, I was able to play the PlayStation 3 and Xbox360 via HDMI to DVI-D cable to my monitor. Display was converted to 1280x1024 pixels. The visual was clean and crisp both on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox360 Elite. 1080p on the PlayStation 3 is only available in HDMI mode and when I turned on the PlayStation 3, it booted up fine. I went into the settings to confirm and indeed it was set to 1080p and the screen was displaying what was playing in the PlayStation 3. If there was ever a need to update HDfury, the eprom could be reflashed externally by dealers and manufacturer.
Here is a video of HDfury in action with the PlayStation 3:
Conclusion : Overall, the HDfury HDMI/DVI to RGB Converter is a sweet unique product. I no longer have to fight with the gf to see who gets to use the HDTV or be confined to it. I can now use my PC monitor to play my PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 Elite with HD quality visuals You'll have to supply your own HDMI to DVI-D cable, DVI/HDMI adapters or DVI to DVI cable, depending whether or not you have the cables needed already. If not, you'll have to purchase one which usually costs about $7-13 for the cable and about $5 for the adapter. The price of the HDfury is a pricey. Price can range from $129.99 to $150.95 but it is well worth it for those looking to play their HD products without the need of a HDTV.
*UPDATE*
I was informed the following from the Project Manager:
You should always use HDMI > DVI-D CABLE (without adapter)
In fact cable and adapter can work just fine, but for example if you have HD-DVD player problem and call toshiba, first thing they gonna told you is : REMOVE ANY ADAPTER
It's a known case of problem, it could work fine with many devices expect some who will need HDMI > DVI-D cable straight.
The above review is based on the BLUE version which includes HD15 VGA extender cable and tested on a Dell 2405FPW. For those who are Home Theater fiends/exotics/pros/etc., there is also a RED version which includes a Barco Port 3 Cable and a GREEN version which includes a 5-BNC breakout cable. Both of which is not available as the time of this review but they should be available late June/early July. The look and color of the HDfury will still be the same just the packaging will be in its respective color and cable.
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June 17th, 2007, 07:25 Posted By: bandit
After announcing that the press release that Talismoon is soon to be releasing their tiltBoard for Xbox360, you can now place your pre-order for the tiltBoard.
Divineo China has it available for pre-order for $35.95.
At long last it’s time for Xbox 360™ owners to feel the benefits of tilt sensation, something of which PS3™ owners have been privileged to since its inception. Moreover, the Nintendo Wii™ is a prime example of just how instrumental interactive controllers can be in providing a highly enjoyable gaming experience. Talismoon is delighted to the release the second generation of its Tiltboard controller, featuring a high quality design which is guaranteed to be even more user friendly than the PS3’s SIXAXIS™ controller.
Talismoon’s Tiltboard sports a unique u-shaped board that puts the two Tiltboard control buttons within easy reach of gamers fingers, with one button conveniently located on either wide of the wireless controller battery pack. This gives gamers the ability to make on the fly tilt adjustments during a game without even stopping. This comes in particularly handy for instances in games when it is necessary to switch between both stick and tilt control.
The Tiltboard is an intelligent piece of kit and comes pre-loaded with TiltTune ™ technology which is the most user friendly firmware available for such a device. Gamers have the option to adjust the tilt sensitivity, adjust the 0 degree in order to hold the controller at the most comfortable angle, invert the Y axis and turn the tilt function on and off. Everything required to enjoy the latest sensation in console gaming on Xbox 360™ comes in a convenient package and requires only seven wires to solder.
- Custom Fit Design
- 2 multifunction buttons within easy reach
- Requires soldering 7 wires
- "Best practice" install method eliminates control loss as controller battery life weakens
- Persistent memory keeps your TiltTune settings even if there is no power to your controller.
- The new tiltBoard comes preloaded with tiltTune technology (TM), the most user friendly firmware available, including:
1) Adjust tilt sensitivity
2) Adjust the 0 degree so that you can hold the controller at whatever angle is natural for you
3) Invert the Y axis (independently for either the stick or the tilt)
4) Turn the tilt on and off (switch between stick and tilt)
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June 17th, 2007, 04:47 Posted By: bandit
A true universal VGA box compatible with the new generation consoles on todays market (Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii) and also with Xbox.
Compatible with both PAL and NTSC system, it is available with European or US power supply. A plug and play installation will give you Ypbpr input with all consoles, now with a 1080p resolution!
Functions:
Compatible with 4 consoles.(Wii™, PS3™, Xbox 360™, Xbox™)
Works on both PAL & NTSC system.
Double scan conversion (31.5KHz for NTSC, 31.25KHz for PAL,67.5KHz for 1080p).
Output resolution ; up to 1080p
Plug and play installation.
Connect compatible YPbPr device to your VGA monitor
Integrated YPbPr to RGBHV converter
Supports 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
Applications: TFT LCD monitor, CRT monitor, Set-top box, Display projector
Works on LCD TFT monitors
Video output: VGA
Automatic video source mode detection (film/graphic)
Motion-adaptive interfiled de-interlacing
Use the power from USB port , no extra power supply needed
Come with 3pcs of XCM cables, 1. PS3™ shielded component cable, 2. XBox360™/ Xbox™ shielded component cable and 3. Wii™ component cable.
The XCM 1080P VGA box will be available for sale in next week : Compatible with 4 consoles, Xbox 360, Xbox, PS3 and Wii.
Divineo China has it available for pre-order for the price of $64.95. Expect a full review once we get our hands on a review sample.
Source: XCM
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June 16th, 2007, 01:19 Posted By: bandit
Wii Cursors v1.0
This cursor set includes 18 hand-crafted (aren't I punny?) Wii-based cursors for your computer mouse. Three of them are animated. Several variants are included. I personally prefer using the tilted cursors. These were created due to boredom over the span of a few days. They are FREE, but no selling and claiming as your own. If you like these, spread the word!
Created and tested on Windows XP.
All cursors feature (alpha?) semi-transparency, so you won't see unsightly jaggies.
Wii is (c)opyrighted to Nintendo.
Deviantart user allewun has created a set of 18 hand-crafted Wii-themed cursors for Windows XP, ready to make your PC experience as Wii-like as possible (ringy background music not included). We've got the pointy hand, the grabby hand, the open hand, the blue hand, a left-handed hand, and slanted versions of almost every one. Three of the cursors are animated, including the rotating blue ring as a loading cursor.
To install simply:
Make a copy of the folder in C:\WINDOWS\Cursors.
Example: C:\WINDOWS\Cursors\Wii Cursors
Then, go to Control Panel > Mouse > Pointers and change the cursors one by one and save the scheme.
Source: allewun (Deviant Art)
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June 16th, 2007, 00:49 Posted By: bandit
XCM II-Case Chameleon
Manufacturer: XCM
Site: Buy from TotalConsole
Price: $54.99
Overview : Stand out from the crowd with the ultimate Wii case: the ii-case that includes LEDS shining in the dark, with our Chameleon technology to rotate between colors! The ii-case is not only a full replacement transparent Wii case, but it also includes a LED system to enlight your Wii. Very complete, it includes Air Flow cover and DVD Rom cover (in metal).
The Chameleon version includes a system of color rotation for the ultimate light effect. An extra button allows you to select a specific color (Red, Purple, Green, Yellow, Blue, Apple Green or Orange) and keep it static on screen.
Includes matching color stand and special Tri-wing screwdriver for installation.
Quality/Usability : After receiving XCM's I-Case Black Knight and reviewing it, we received Team Xtender's second full replacement case, II-Case Chameleon on our doorstep (courtesy of TotalConsole). This time, it houses LEDs to make it even more unique. Those who love to have "flashy" consoles and when I mean flashy, I mean the type that will blind you, would want to read this review.
This is XCM's third? Fourth? Fifth, full replacement casing for the Nintendo Wii? I dont know, but I lost count as they have released so many ranging from chrome, to red, to blue, to even pink! As mentioned above, we reviewed their Black Knight, which is an all black casing. They have been known for slick and unique faceplates, casings, controller mods, cables and other accessories.
The XCM II-Case Chameleon includes the console shell, doors, faceplate, buttons and even the rubber feets at the bottom of the Wii which makes up the whole exterior of the Wii. To match the clear crystal case, they also included a clear stand and tools to help you dismantle the Wii! Not a single piece was left out.
Like all of XCM's products, the quality of the case is excellent and solid. Feels like it came out from Nintendo's factory. The case is clear which allows you to see all the innards of the Wii. The Crystal Chameleon also comes with a metal DVD cover which houses the LEDs near the DVD drive.
I wont go much into detail regarding installation as you can find tutorials on how to dismantle or disassemble your Wii, here. The whole installation process took approximately 50 mins. This is not to say that is how long it will take you to assemble everything. I am a perfectionist and anal when it comes to things like this. For some who are pros or better at things like this can be a lot quicker while noobs, novices or perfectionists like me, may take longer. The whole process is just time consuming and tedious. It will require some patience. It took longer than the Black Knight casing was because the metal DVD cover and Air Flow (which also has LEDs) needed to be installed and wires needed to be connected in order to power the LEDs. To install the metal DVD cover and Air Flow, you can read the tutorial here. Even though I had already installed the Black Knight case on to my Wii, you would think that the installation time would be shorter. It all depends on your skills and perfectionism.
Once installed and the Nintendo Wii put back together, the Crystal Chameleon case is fairly bright. Luckily, you have the option of turning if off but also the option of either having the LEDs fade into different colors or stick with one color.
Click here to see a video of the II-Case Crystal Chameleon case in action.
Conclusion : Overall, the XCM II-Case Crystal Chameleon is unique and flashy product but a bit pricey. But thats the price you have to pay to be unique and different amongst Wii owners. Those looking to kick it up a notch with the look of their Nintendo Wii should definitely look into purchasing the II-Case Crystal Chameleon case. You would be the cool kid on the block (HAHA, that was so cheesy). Again, the time it took me to install the II-Case depends on the person, experience and perfectionism. With the new mods for the Nintendo Wii such as the PulseVU, LED mods for both console and controllers, the Chameleon case would be able to flag a plane (just kidding). Be sure to check out the other colors that XCM has to offer if you want to be even more wild and crazy with colors!
Here is a video of the Chameleon Case with PulseVU and a few other LED changes installed: (by M37R01D)
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June 14th, 2007, 13:50 Posted By: bandit
Nyko Technologies®, a premier peripherals manufacturer, today announced that they have shipped new versions of the Intercooler EX and Charge Station specifically designed for the Xbox 360 Elite.
Nyko's Intercooler EX, the latest version of the company's incredibly popular cooling system for the Xbox 360, improves upon the original by adding a variety of new, user demanded features, including support for the wireless adapter. In addition to providing a superior cooling solution that improves air circulation away from the Xbox 360, the Intercooler EX also features a new locking mechanism that ensures an easy, secure installation. To match the Xbox 360 Elite's color scheme, the Intercooler EX comes in a black matte finish. The Intercooler EX is now available at select retailers and Nyko's online store for $19.99. A white version of the Intercooler EX is also available that matches the original Xbox 360 color scheme.
For gamers looking to provide their new Elite controllers with a renewable power source, Nyko's Charge Station 360 is also being released in a black color scheme. Included are two rechargeable NiMH battery packs, as well as a convenient dual-port charger that operates off any standard AC current, providing a faster charge then USB. With each battery providing up to 25 hours of gameplay time, dead batteries and interrupted gaming sessions are a thing of the past. The Charge Station 360's black matte finish ensures color uniformity when used with the Elite controller. The Charge Station 360 is now available at select retailers and Nyko's online store for $29.99.
"Nyko is a company dedicated to delivering what our customers want whether it is augmenting our existing products or providing new solutions that enhance their overall gaming experience," said Chris Arbogast, marketing manager at Nyko Technologies. "The Intercooler EX and Charge Station 360 compliment the Xbox 360 Elite and deliver new features that fans of the originals have been asking for."
You can read our reviews on the Charge Station 360 and Intercooler 360. Only difference is that these new ones are black instead of the white.
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