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Archive for May 2008

May 21st, 2008

Super NES Wii Controller, Worth Your Buck For SNES Gaming

The Super NES Wii controller doesn’t come cheap (the owner bought it for around 40 to 50 bucks on eBay). But overall, the retro feel of a Super NES controller is there. Plug it into any VC games such as Super Mario or Street Fighter, and you’ll be instantly transported back to the Super NES […]

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May 20th, 2008

Space Invaders X Dokodemo Issyo, Kitties In Spacy Wear

Although it is the Space Invaders 30th Anniversary, these space creatures need not always appear by themselves. They can, for instance, marry with cats. Erm, to be more precise, cats wearing Space Invaders 30th Anniversary sweat-shirts.
Taito and Sony decide to work together on Toro and Kuro of Dokodemo Issyo fame. As we can see in […]

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May 20th, 2008

GRIN Mouse Pad, Put A Smile On Game Developers

Game developer, GRIN, together with Swedish pro gaming equipment brand Qpad, has launched an official GRIN mouse pad. The design of the mouse pad is GRIN’s official logo which is yep, a large GRIN. The pad is just one of the many upcoming gaming peripherals in the GRIN Gaming Edition series. I guess that every […]

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May 20th, 2008

25 Years Of Exergaming, Everything Before The Wii Fit

Before the Wii Fit, there are many gaming gadgets that married exercise with video gaming. Boing Boing has detailed 18 such exergaming inventions - from the early Atari Joyboard (above) to the popular DDR to the present Wii Fit. Gaming and fitness do not need to be separated after all.
Where To Gawk:
Boing Boing {From Atari […]

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May 19th, 2008

Hori Nintendo DS Lite Charging Stand, Charge Your DS Lite Sideways

The Hori Nintendo DS Lite charging stand or dock allows you to charge your DS Lite on its side instead of the usual flat-charging method. Charging a DS Lite this way may make it more elegant and refined. Available in black and white, $16.90 for one.
Where To Buy:
Play-Asia {Charge Stand DS Lite (Black)}
Image: Hori | […]

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May 19th, 2008

Mario Galaxy Plushies, Mario Is Everywhere

We have to admit Mario is everywhere, in the game, in your room, in your brain. If you don’t mind more Mario stuff, do check out these Mario Galaxy plushies. We got Fire Mario, Super Mario, Ghost Mario and Bee Mario, each is 19 cm (7.48″) tall. Yes, this again proven Mario exists anywhere, everywhere. […]

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May 19th, 2008

Motion Pro II Simulator From CXC Simulations, Speed Racing At Home

The Motion Pro II Simulator from CXC Simulations is not an innocent lamb. Featuring 505 Watt true 5.1 surround sound system with a larger-than-life subwoofer, triple-panel HD display, custom racing seat with belt, ultra-sensitive steering and full motion racing simulation, you may not want to leave the driver’s seat again.
Every Motion Pro II Simulator is […]

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May 16th, 2008

Tersumus Delete Key Eraser, Delete Non-Electronic Text Faithfully

It’s Friday again and we really hope we can delete Monday to Thursday and work only on Friday. Although the Tersumus Delete Key Eraser can’t delete workdays, it looks exactly like the Delete key on your keyboard. Amazing! The eraser can only delete pencil writing not electronic blocks of text. Just don’t delete yourself. $12.99.
Where […]

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May 16th, 2008

Cyborg Robotic Gaming Keyboard, Futuristic Enuff’

This Cyborg Robotic Gaming Keyboard looks futuristic enough. A gaming keyboard with customisable backlighting, 12 programmable gaming keys (the usual keys are metal-plated) and a cool Cyborg Mode which can disable “Windows” keys at an instant and transform into your customized gaming killing machine. If you are lost in a game, at least a look […]

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May 15th, 2008

Atari Family Trainer, A Simpler Wii Fit

Atari is going to release the Family Trainer in Europe this September and this instantly reminds us of the Wii Fit. The Family Trainer does offer a mat, something like DDR dance pad, for the player to enjoy family outdoor games such as river rafting and log jumping. Not very exciting but hey, it’s a […]

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