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June 2nd, 2008

Simple Rock Band Drum Kit Mod Makes Jamming Inclusive

Wheelchair-bound gamers may not able to play Rock Band fully due to the kick pedal play function but guys over at Kinetic Communications is able to mod the Rock Band drum kit for under 20 bucks (thanks to a doorbell). Simple mod, giant help.
Where To Mod:
Rock Band Drum Kit Accessibility Mod
Image: Kinetic Communications | Via: […]

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June 2nd, 2008

360 Rock Band Stage Kit To The Rescue, Adds More Flashy Stuff To Your Performance

Being a Rock Band star is not easy. First, you need to form a band. Next, you need to have flawless teamwork. Then, you may want some flashy stuff to make sure you all are a Rock Band. This Xbox 360 Rock Band Stage Kit may be thing you’re looking for to enhance your stage […]

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May 30th, 2008

For Gamecube/W-ii Black Pad, For Your Wii & GameCube

If you want a Nintendo GameCube controller for your Wii, here’s a black third-party accessory called “For Gamecube/W-ii” for your taking. $19.90 for one.
The buttons are springy and in our opinion, the circle-shaped d-pad on this particular pad feels better than the cross-pad on the official Gamecube pad. We attribute its superior tactile feel to […]

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May 26th, 2008

Ant Commandos Double Range Guitar, For Both Guitar Hero & Rock Band

The Ant Commandos Double Range Guitar is dual-use. This 2.4GHz wireless guitar is compatible for both Guitar Hero series (GH I, II and III) and Rock Band games for Sony PS2 and PS3. Fret buttons check. Whammy bar check. Yeh, even a Rock God wants one. Retails for $59.99.
Where To Buy:
Ant Commandos {Black Double Range […]

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May 22nd, 2008

Another Wheel For Your Wii, With Stand

After Mario Kart Wii, everything seems to be wheelized. Wheels for the Wii just pop up like mushrooms everywhere. Looking at the cover, I thought we got a Disney’s Cars game with a driving wheel but there’s only a white driving wheel (plus a stand) inside. Not very impressive. $19.99 if you want to add […]

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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

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

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 15th, 2008

Guitar Hero IV Drum Kit, Not Much Surprise

Guitar Hero IV drum kit may have 3 main drums and 2 cymbals like the one above. We are reminded that Rock Band drum kit is not allowed to go along with GH so we may get this.
Image: GameInformer | Via: CrunchGear

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May 8th, 2008

DIY Gamepad Add-On For Sony UX UMPC, Makes Portable Gaming Without Fuss

Sony’s UX UMPC is not very suitable for portable gaming but an owner, Dan Middle, has made full use of a USB gamepad to enable it for eight-directional gaming experience. Of course, the gamepad can’t work without combining it with a CF dummy card and attaching the whole mod gamepad into the UMPC’s CF port. […]

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