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Fanatec Porsche 911-PC Racing Game Wheel

gadgets — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:07:37 +0000

Watching those Nascar really intensifies the adrenaline even sitting in your couch in your home and in TV you see some whooping maneuver and crowds just cheers loud and loud for their favorite driver. If you are a true Game fan who loves any motorsports game, then Fanatec Porsche 911 will leave you with fanatic experience of a true riding adventure. The speed is more, the control is yours and the race is nothing like before, when you stir that steering, with faster speed, you can getting the pumping action of high speed drama. The excitement level is always at top when you are playing games like GT5 Prologue and Racedrive, throttling those paddles and talking with the winds.

Definitely, the leading developer of high end devices for gaming console has taken the gaming world by storm by Porsche® 911 Carrera Racing Wheel for PC and all those gaming people put their feet on realistic pedal with declining resistance and accurate control of the steers which is made of strong table clamps with quick release make a race quite different than before. The Porsche logo on the wheel makes it more, rather feels more like you are driving the real thing. Moreover, there are features like a tuning function, an adjustable turning angle up to 900 degrees and more to make your riding experience go wild. The rim of the wheel 300 mm in diameter and it is crafted with high Quality TPE rubber for easier and comfortable grasp. It is time to go join the force and if you really want to taste the speed, you better understand the need.

Oregon Scientific ATC5K Waterproof Camera

gadgets — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:15:51 +0000

Oregon Scientific, a company known for its upscale consumer electronic devices, has recently introduced its latest product called Oregon Scientific ATC5K which is a waterproof camera that has been designed to withstand various harsh elements.

This device features 1.5-inch LCD screen which is made of durable materials to make sure that this can be used in sports and other leisure activities.

One of the most impressive features is the Photo Capture Function which allows users to take beautiful images. To complement this technology, the camera also provides “hands-free” design which allows people to take pictures even when they are having fun.

Other impressive features are MAC and PC compatibility design; SD card which can be expanded up to 4GB to store more images and videos; mounting hardware for capturing great pictures; and shock resistance design which makes this product ideal for sports photography.

The camera also includes helmet where the device can also be mounted, base grip, remote control, Energizer batteries, O ring, Velcro patch, long and short Velcro strap, silicon rubber head strap, web cam stand, web cam installation CD, USB and AV cable, rubberized patch, nut, screw, silicon grease, and carry bag.

This device comes at a suggested retail price of $149.99.

Nintendo Launched Next DS, DSi- Sony PSP Killer?

gadgets — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:37:42 +0000

Nintendo Launched Next DS - with Built in Digital Camera, Music Ready

The new DS will be launched in Japan on November 1, 2008. It is slimmer but comes with bigger, better screen than current Nintendo DS and New DS Price set for 18,900 yen ($179), little higher than current Model but still cheaper than Sony PSP and Apple iPod Touch.

Well, Sony and Xbox 360 need to do something before Nintendo take console gaming market over again.

Poker Bots have the skills in poker you might wish you have

gadgets — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:19:56 +0000

Has your luck in poker run out already? Well, with the Poker Bot, that will never be a problem.

In Texas, a program focusing in poker has been made and it is called Polaris. It is a hold ‘em poker playing program which was developed by a computer poker research group at the University of Alberta. The Polaris program is composed of several robots like HyperBorean07 which is the winner of the limit equilibrium series held in the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Computer Poker Competition. The Polaris software also has defeated professional pokers such as Nick Grudzien and Ijay Palansky.

The software in the poker bots contain variations of fixed poker strategies and an adaptive component that lays out the play of the opponent and picks the best strategy to be used against the opponent. In the poker competition which the Poker Bot joined, each match was comprised of five hundred hands and the Polaris received the cards in a room while the professional players received the same cards in a separate room. That set-up is called the duplicate system where the aspect of luck is lessened and skill is the main determining factor.

New Wii Station powered by the Sun

gadgets — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:15:50 +0000

Recreational activities really have undergone a big evolution. With all the technological advances, a lot of computer and video games have been developed. One of those is the development of Wii. Playing these games has a great impact on one’s health since it is played indoors and just by sitting on a couch and pressing some buttons. Meaning, it has lesser physical movements and staying for long in that condition is not good. But with the latest design of Wii station, there will be a difference.

The Solar Powered Wii Station is not your usual Wii station. Due to the fact that this Wii station is powered by the energy coming from the sun, you will be able to play the virtual game outside your four-walled room where you can enjoy the heat of the sun. A wooden case is used to hold the Wii station. It has a high definition display, a solar panel at the top and a battery located inside the case.

Using this Wii station instead of the conventional indoor type has its healthful advantages because the player will be doing more than just sitting down and pressing buttons. Also, the player will have the time to get the amount of sunlight a person is supposed to receive. But these advantages come with a price. Approximately, you need to have $1,431.00 to attain this Solar Powered Wii Station.

Paper Mario coming to DS by the up-to-date version of N64

gadgets — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:33:11 +0000

Paper Mario, the pocket gamer is coming to DS by July in Japan. After Japan, it is US and then will turn to European countries. Just like its ride from Japan to US to Europe, this game is sure to give its player the absolute roller coaster ride. It is a port of the N64 version of the game of 2001.

Being an up to date version of N64, this game has equipped itself with all those features that lacked in the former version. The magnificent part of this new version is its implementation of hi-tech touch control technology. That is to say, it is going to give both the pleasure of playing the game to feel the characters at the same time.

Nintendo 64 though received higher approval from most of the critics, yet the version could not hit the market well. The up to date version, is performing in a far better way.
This game has attained much success on Wii’s Virtual Console, and is getting popular with a rapid pace. There is every possibility of making the players all round the world appreciate and enjoy it.

Gamercize GZ Sport

gadgets — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:57:17 +0000

The tendency for most gamers is that once they are into the game, they won’t have time for other activities until they are tired of the game. This increases the likelihood of the lack of exercise by most gamers. To address this issue, Gamercize GZ Sport blitzes its way to the world of the physically inactive gamer. This unique gadget enables the gamer to play and exercise at the same time. This device’s premise is a guaranteed success to bring the healthy lifestyle to the sedentary gamers in the world. It not only appeals to gamers, but to fitness buffs as well.

The main principle of the Gamercize GZ Sport is to keep the controller connected to the console if you are working hard enough on the device’s pedal or stepper attachment. If you are slacking off, the device detects this and cuts the control feed from your controller so that you won’t be able to play the game. You have to work on the exercise machine attachments in order to get a taste of the game. The gaming console the Gamercize GZ Sport attaches to is the Playstation2, but there are newer versions which are compatible with next generation consoles such as the Xbox360 and the Playstation3.

FPS Gaming Vest

gadgets — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:30:04 +0000

This 2008 CES has yet again provided everyone with delightful gadget experiences. There were over one thousand gadgets exhibited at CES. Some of them are upgrades, modifications, or finalizations of ideas that have been around for a time. Some gadgets are totally new. Many inventions surprised and generated occasional laughs. Th FPS Gaming Vest occasioned many wowed reactions. The people who tried it on were really delighted. In fact, they cannot seem to get over conversing about it. This gadget is truly amazingly revolutionary. The FPS Gaming Vest is sure to take your gaming experiences to a whole new realistic level.

This device looks very much like your ordinary vest. Except that first person shooting games will never be the same with this device. The FPS Gaming Vest will make you know real time if you have been shot in the game. Not only that, the vest will make you feel the hit exactly where you have been hit. So if you are playing counter strike and you got fragged on the back, the vest will make you feel that. Do not worry though because there will be no bruising involved. The device also comes with a helmet that will let you know if you have been hit in the head.

Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker

gadgets — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:02:31 +0000

Music is a language recognized universally. So of course the Consumers Electronics Show or CES organized by the Consumers Electronics Association would exhibit music- related gadgets. The inventions showcased this CES 2008 were pretty amazing. In fact, one very cool and unique concept is the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker. Any musician who prefers the guitar is sure to appreciate and have fun with this musical invention. In fact, those who are not so good with the strumming and the chords can now fulfill their guitar performance fantasies! Plus, the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker is quite fashionable.

This musical instrument is basically a belt kind of device. This cool device is completed with a magnetic pick. All you have to do is strap on the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker to your waist. In case you are confused, know that there are no strings or other things involved in this device. It is only the belt and the magnetic pick. What you will be strumming is the air, hence its name! All you have to do is swing the magnetic pick in front of the belt device. The device has a built in amplifier, so as you swing the pick, imitating a guitar- strumming movement, music will play!

So, What can you do with Old Xbox? Xbox Arcade Box.

gadgets — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:59:16 +0000

Well, Many people forgot about Original MS Xbox because of Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3. if you have old Xbox collecting dust, have weekend project to mod Xbox to make Ultimate Xbox Arcade System. It is not easy and time consuming I guess. So, What can you do with Old Xbox?

First, You can upgrade to Lager Hard Drive. Put 250GB or 300GB + drive in it. Then Put Mod Chips(search google and read instruction) such as DuoX2 modchip.
Now, fun begin. With Mod chip and Larger HD, you can backup your Xbox games, thousands of roms(games) for all these emulators.

# Nintendo # Super Nintendo # Nintendo 64 # MameOx(Midway) Arcade # FB Alpha Arcade
#Neo Geo # Neogenesis # Sega Genesis # Sega Game Gear # Gameboy Advance
# Gameboy Color # Atari 2600 # Atari Lynx # Turbo Grafix 16 # CPS1 & CPS2 # Playstation into HD(do not cross over copyright rules).
Secondly, You could use Xbox as Media Center via XBMedia. A connection to Media Center PC can take your digital entertainment experience to new heights. This add-on can help you play your favorite games while being connected to the Internet. Individuals who play online poker can also stay connected their friends through instant messengers.

XBMedia Player and XB Media Center for playing any type dvd such as Divx, Xvid,.Avi,.Mov,.Mpeg,.Mp3,.Jpeg. Also rip music from cd's to the xbox. Save pictures and home video to system as well.

Lastly, it is internet box. You could browse the internet with a broadband connection.

Isn't this amazing? Old technology dosn't means always slow and bad. This sounds fun and great project.