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Archive for September 2007

September 10th, 2007

Wii Zapper Bundles With Zelda Crossbow Training, Link’s Modernized Shooting Career Starts

There’s no confirmation from Nintendo if the Wii Zapper light gun will come standalone or tied up with a bundle but there are news that the Wii Zapper will come with a game called Zelda Crossbow Training (Link Crossbow Training as mentioned in some sites) and not any shooting game similar to Duck Hunt. The […]

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September 6th, 2007

Wii Launch In South Africa Next Month, That’s October

The crazy-selling video game console, Nintendo Wii, has finally made its way into South Africa in early October and will retail at R2700 ($390).
Paying more for Wii in South Africa via News24, GameSpot

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September 5th, 2007

No Bundle For Crimson Red, Onyx Black DS Lite In Japan, Bundle More Worth In US

The Nintendo Crimson Red/ Onyx Black DS Lite is selling without a bundle in Japan for 16 800 yen ($144). In the US, it’s sold as a bundle with Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day! for $149.99.
Bundle is better via Siliconera
Where To Buy:
Amazon {Nintendo DS Lite Crimson & Black with Brain Age […]

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September 5th, 2007

Wiimote FireFighting Robot, Blows Out A Candle As For Now

Now, you can use your Wiimote to fight fire, not a big one though. Modder chadphil uses the IR sensor of the Wii remote to find the fire of a candle and a C program that he came up to read data and send commands via Bluetooth.
It is mainly a proof of concept that the […]

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September 5th, 2007

PS3 Firmware Update v1.92

Sony PS3 got a firmware update v1.92 to fix compatibility and playability issues for certain titles. A search function is also under development.
This update focuses on some PS3 compatibility and playability issues for select titles. A search site for looking up compatible titles is also in the works.
Is time to fix your PlayStation 3 via […]

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September 4th, 2007

Modded Atari 2600 For Sale, Mono To Stereo Finally

Modder Benheck got a few modded Atari 2600 (he dug them out from basement spring cleaning) for sale, joysticks included. Pricing wise, you have to shoot him a mail. US shipping only.
I slapped a composite video and stereo audio mod onto one of them, using a Playstation-style cord. Now both channels of the Atari’s audio […]

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September 3rd, 2007

Xbox 360 Messenger Kit, Chatpad And Headset Unboxed

The Microsoft Xbox 360 Messenger Kit is coming your way with a Xbox 360 Chatpad and an improved Xbox 360 Wired Headset. The 360 Chatpad can be attached to your 360 controller and let you use its QWERTY keyboard to type in messages while gaming. The 360 Headset spots a volume and mute switch on […]

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September 1st, 2007

Yume Neko Smile, Furry Feline Purring

Yume Neko Smile from SegaToys Japan,, the cat with sensors in 5 different places on its body, can meow, purr, yawn and scream (when you squeeze its furry tail). But I like the cute chick better. Kitty going for 8379 yen ($73), chicky for 2310 yen ($20).
Feliness & Chickyness via Akihabaranews

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