Gear Diary » Gaming Devices http://www.geardiary.com Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:15:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 A Quick Hands-On with the PlayStation Vitahttp://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/14/a-quick-hands-on-with-the-playstation-vita/ http://www.geardiary.com/2012/01/14/a-quick-hands-on-with-the-playstation-vita/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:00:03 +0000 Francis Scardino http://www.geardiary.com/?p=178986

  I simply could not leave CES without getting some hands-on with the new Sony PlayStation Vita. Having abandoned Sony's PSP after the original device, I was hoping to get a feel of what the Vita had to offer. Gaming on a mobile device is coming along quite well, but I still feel the need to have a dedicated portable gaming device rather than a smartphone with gaming capabilities. We found a representative to give us a short demo of the device which highlights some of the features of the Vita and the new OS Sony put together.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Sony Rep Demo

   

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Last September Apple unveiled the iPod Touch 4th Gen, with super-slim design, dual cameras, and great performance. The Retina screen and top-notch graphics clearly marked the iPod Touch as the 'gaming system to beat' - and games like Infinity Blade still defy the competition a year later! With Apple about to unveil their latest 'next big thing', I wanted to step back and take a look at the iPod Touch, the oversized MP3 player that has changed the gaming industry at a fundamental level. The Nintendo 3DS came out earlier this year, and Michael Siebenaler did a great review here. Even before it was released I had decided I wasn't Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/10/04/game-system-retro-review-ipod-touch-the-mp3-player-that-killed-nintendo-and-sonys-gaming-systems/feed/ 4 Gear Games Review: Rude GameWare Fierce 3500 Wireless Gaming Mousehttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/19/gear-games-review-rude-gameware-fierce-3500-wireless-gaming-mouse/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/19/gear-games-review-rude-gameware-fierce-3500-wireless-gaming-mouse/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:00:12 +0000 Michael Anderson http://www.geardiary.com/?p=157563

A few months ago I reviewed the Rude GameWare Fierce Gaming Mouse 2, declaring "It is perfectly weighted and balanced without feeling so game-specific to be useless in a business setting." Now Rude GameWare is back with a wireless version called the Fierce 3500 Wireless Gaming Mouse. I will give a quick highlight of features, a summary of whether or not I liked it, but mostly focus on a video review. The Hype: Free yourself from the chains of wired gaming mice forever! The Fierce 3500 Wireless Gaming Mouse gives you the performance and features you demand without being tied down. Adjustable DPI, 2.4 GHz wireless nano technology and so much more Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/19/gear-games-review-rude-gameware-fierce-3500-wireless-gaming-mouse/feed/ 1 Gear Deal: Dell Alienware m14x 14″ Core i7 “Sandy Bridge” Laptophttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/11/gear-deal-dell-alienware-m14x-14-core-i7-sandy-bridge-laptop/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/11/gear-deal-dell-alienware-m14x-14-core-i7-sandy-bridge-laptop/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:05:54 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=156721 Today's Gear Deal is a powerhouse 14" Dell Alienware m14X Laptop. It features NVIDIA Optimus graphics, weighs less than 7 lbs., has up to 6 hours battery life, offers an optional 1600 x 900 display, 256GB SSD and more. It also includes two USB 3.0 ports, a miniDisplayPort, an HDMI 1.4 port, a 9-in-1 card reader and much more. The laptop is now available starting at $1,099 less a $50 coupon code. That brings the price down to $1,049. If you really want to go hardcore our Gear Sponsor has highlighted the 14" Alienware M14x with a Core i7-2630QM 2GHz Quad-core, 8GB of RAM, a 1600x900 LCD, a 500GB HDD and 3GB GeForce GT555M for Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/11/gear-deal-dell-alienware-m14x-14-core-i7-sandy-bridge-laptop/feed/ 0 Gear Deal: Dell Alienware m11x 11.6″ Gaming Laptophttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/03/gear-deal-dell-alienware-m11x-11-6-gaming-laptop/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/03/gear-deal-dell-alienware-m11x-11-6-gaming-laptop/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:45:24 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=155808 No two ways about it, the 11.6" Dell Alienware m11x Gaming Laptop looks cool! It sports a Core i3-330UM ULV with 1GB GeForce GT 335M and 8GB RAM. It also has a 1.3-Megapixel Webcam, 802.11n WiFi, a 320GB Hard Drive, and ships with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. Normally $1,019, this Gear Deal is available for $270 off PLUS an additional $50 coupon code. That brings the price all the way down to just $699. It even ships for free! Our Gear Sponsor also found a deal on the Alienware m11x with Intel Pentium U5400 Overclockable CPU. It features an Nvidia GeForce GT 335M with 1GB graphics, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, a 320GB Hard Drive and 4GB Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/08/03/gear-deal-dell-alienware-m11x-11-6-gaming-laptop/feed/ 0 Gear Games Deals: All-Day “Lightning” Sales @ Amazon.comhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/21/gear-games-deals-all-day-lightning-sales-amazon-com/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/06/21/gear-games-deals-all-day-lightning-sales-amazon-com/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:30:17 +0000 William Herbert http://www.geardiary.com/?p=150355

Today, in lieu of it's standard discounts and promotions, online retail giant Amazon.com is offering up a full day's worth of video-game centric sales and steals. Denominated as "Gold Box" discounts and "lightning" deals, the website started exhibiting a total of eight unique markdowns on consoles, games, and accessories at 6 AM PDT. Deals are powering through until 8PM, being released every two hours, with specific time limits for purchases. For those interested, here's the link.

The icing on the cake, however, is Amazon's store-wide Deal of the Day, a bonus $100 gift card with the purchase of an Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle.

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Gamers are a funny group when it comes to controllers, and none are more particular than PC gamers with their mice. I remember years ago buying a BOX of Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0 mice ... that is 5 mice! That way I had one for any situation or possible computer I would access. The reason? The two side buttons were perfect for games like Jedi Knight II where I could assign them to Force Push and Pull. The question now: is the Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse something to inspire that sort of idiotic devotion? Read on and see! The Hype: We’ve taken everything that made the original Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse great Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/05/18/gear-games-review-fierce-laser-gaming-mouse/feed/ 0 Gear Games Rumor: Sony Stopped Production of the PSP Gohttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/19/gear-games-rumor-sony-stopped-production-of-the-psp-go/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/19/gear-games-rumor-sony-stopped-production-of-the-psp-go/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:30:05 +0000 Michael Anderson http://www.geardiary.com/?p=140359 PSP_Go_1

Let's be honest - my opinion of Sony as a corporate entity based on what I have written is pretty low. But my opinion of Sony's PSP products based on my hardware and software purchases over the last six years? Pretty high! While my DS languishes, my PSP sees weekly usage. And my PSP of choice? The PSP Go, which I reviewed (but couldn't recommend for most people) here.

Since more or less throwing the PSP Go under the bus to make it look more like an experiment and less like an abysmal failure, Sony seems to have focused on sustaining whatever market share they could with the PSP-3000 while getting ready

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A week after the arrival of Atari's Greatest Hits, I am still feeling enough of a nostalgia wave that I would surely buy this on the spot! The folks at Hyperkin are working on a handheld SNES, fully compatible with games and cartridges from the Nintendo SNES system! Called the SupaBoy, the system looks like an oversized SNES controller with a screen - and that is pretty much what it is! It has a 3.5-inch LCD screen, D-Pad action buttons and shoulder buttons from the SNES controller, and supports the original SNES cartridges. The system (still in prototype form) weighs in at 11.2 ounces and has a five hour rechargeable battery, as Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/04/13/random-cool-stuff-handheld-snes-might-arrive-this-summer/feed/ 1 Arctic Gear Review Pt 3: M571 Laser Gaming Mousehttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/03/03/arctic-gear-review-pt-3-m571-laser-gaming-mouse/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/03/03/arctic-gear-review-pt-3-m571-laser-gaming-mouse/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:29:50 +0000 Francis Scardino http://www.geardiary.com/?p=134107

Image courtesy of Arctic

For the third and final installment of my Arctic Products review we will be looking at the M571 Gaming mouse. The past 2 reviews we looked at some gaming headsets, but this time it's all about control. The K381 is a white and silver full size mouse that offers some great gaming features without breaking the bank while doing so. This mouse is an enhanced version of the earlier M551 and is targeted at the gaming community. The mouse I tested this against is my trusty Logitech G9 gaming mouse. I have been using the G9 for quite a while and absolutely love it. When Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/03/03/arctic-gear-review-pt-3-m571-laser-gaming-mouse/feed/ 4 MWC: Hands-On Photos with Sony’s Three New Experiashttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/13/mwc-hands-on-photos-with-sonys-three-new-experias/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/13/mwc-hands-on-photos-with-sonys-three-new-experias/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:50:05 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=131786

CES saw the release of the new Sony Ericsson Experia Arc, but tonight we got to see three new Experias: the neo, the pro and the long-awaited PLAY -- the Playstation phone. Oh my. I had a chance to attend the press conference where these were introduced, and a moment to fondle all three. The Experia neo: The phone I am most excited about personally is the neo; it has a beautiful screen and an amazing camera that works well in even the worst lighting situations. This phone is very media focused, and it comes equipped with HDMI support, an 8 megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash, and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera. The camera Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/13/mwc-hands-on-photos-with-sonys-three-new-experias/feed/ 0 Arctic Gear Review Pt 1: P531 USB Powered 5.1 Surround Sound Headsethttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/02/arctic-gear-review-pt-1-p531-usb-powered-5-1-surround-sound-headset/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/02/arctic-gear-review-pt-1-p531-usb-powered-5-1-surround-sound-headset/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:20 +0000 Francis Scardino http://www.geardiary.com/?p=129780 I'm pretty particular when picking out my PC gaming gear. I have been through a pretty good amount of hardware over the years and keep up my life cycle of gaming gear. Arctic sent us out some gear to check out and review a few weeks ago. I had a chance to check it all out and see how it fared on a few solid hours of Call of Duty Black Ops for the PC. I had a chance to check out some gaming oriented hardware including 2 headsets, a mouse, and a standard slim profile keyboard. Arctic offers some pretty great cooling products, but also has a nice line of headsets, headphones as well as some Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/02/arctic-gear-review-pt-1-p531-usb-powered-5-1-surround-sound-headset/feed/ 0 Gear Games News: Sony Unveils New Handheld Called ‘NGP’, Brings PSOne Classics to Android, and Makes Promises I Bet They’ll Breakhttp://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/27/gear-games-news-sony-unveils-new-handheld-called-ngp-brings-psone-classics-to-android-and-makes-promises-i-bet-theyll-break/ http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/27/gear-games-news-sony-unveils-new-handheld-called-ngp-brings-psone-classics-to-android-and-makes-promises-i-bet-theyll-break/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:00:00 +0000 Michael Anderson http://www.geardiary.com/?p=129121

As expected, during a 1AM EST press event, Sony unveiled the next generation of its portable gaming systems, called the NGP, or PSP 2 for short. I have attached full press release, but let's walk through some of the details:
  • 5" OLED 960 x 554 Screen - also multitouch capable
  • Multi-touch rear panel
  • Quad-core A9 Cortex processor
  • Dual analog sticks
  • Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass
  • Normal array of speakers, microphone, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc
  • Yet another new proprietary storage format
Of course, having the love/hate relationship I do with Sony ... I have some opinions.
  • Largely this seems like the PSP 2 they HAD to make: it
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Image courtesy of Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach is one of the oldest names in computer audio that I can remember. Back when i needed premium audio for Oregon Trail I knew who I could turn to. Now in 2011 if you want to get serious with console gaming audio, then look no further. Turtle Beach announced three new headsets for PS3, Xbox, and PC that are sure to fit your gaming needs. If you're an avid First Person Shooter fan then you know as well as anyone that hearing the footsteps of the enemy like he's right next to you is what it takes to survive. They give you some options that should do nicely with Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2011/01/05/turtle-beach-announces-a-fresh-trio-of-gaming-headsets-for-your-fraggin-enjoyment/feed/ 2 Gear Deal- Nintendo DSi Portable Gaming Console and BrainAgehttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/26/gear-deal-nintendo-dsi-portable-gaming-console-and-brainage/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/26/gear-deal-nintendo-dsi-portable-gaming-console-and-brainage/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:20:07 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=106975 Come on people, the iPod touch isn't the only portable gaming device in town. Not by a long shot. And if you want to play on a pocketable device that ISN'T an iPod our Gear Sponsor has a deal for you. Nintendo's DSi Portable Gaming Console is small but packs a punch with two cameras, voice recording and dual-LCD screens. It comes with Stylus and this bundle comes with BrainAge so you can dive right in. The package has an MSRP of $199.99 but with this Gear Deal you can get it for just $149.99 shipped. Nintendo DSi Portable Gaming Console (white) + BrainAge via LogicBUY Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/26/gear-deal-nintendo-dsi-portable-gaming-console-and-brainage/feed/ 1 Intel’s Hands Free Research Lets Your Mind Do The Typinghttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/24/intels-hands-free-research-lets-your-mind-do-the-typing/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/24/intels-hands-free-research-lets-your-mind-do-the-typing/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000 Francis Scardino http://www.geardiary.com/?p=106662

Image courtesy of nairaland.com

A few years ago OCZ introduced some technology that could potentially change gameplay as we know it with the Neural Impulse Actuator (NIA). With this device you could use facial muscles and electronic signals from your brain to control movement and common keystrokes in games and could potentially free your hands for other functions. I never had a chance to actually try out the NIA, but from all the reviews I read and videos, it looks like a piece of hardware that a geek simply must have. Intel wants to build on that technology and take it step further.
Scientists at the Intel labs are busy creating detailed maps of where activity
Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/08/24/intels-hands-free-research-lets-your-mind-do-the-typing/feed/ 2 Nintendo DS News: R4 ‘Piracy Enabling’ Carts Now Illegal In UKhttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/28/nintendo-ds-news-r4-piracy-enabling-carts-now-illegal-in-uk/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/28/nintendo-ds-news-r4-piracy-enabling-carts-now-illegal-in-uk/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:32 +0000 Michael Anderson http://www.geardiary.com/?p=103487

I think by now I've made it known that I am frothingly anti-piracy, so the new ruling in the UK that bans the R4 Revolution and similar devices thrills me.
The high court set a new precedent by adjusting that it is illegal for the R4 card to circumvent Nintendo’s security systems in order to play content on the DS.
In the US this sort of thing isn't necessarily illegal to sell, but since they are such piracy-centric devices even Amazon who used to be a big seller of the devices has stopped supplying them. Basically the R4 is an empty DS cart that will hold a SD card and allow direct transfer of game Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/07/28/nintendo-ds-news-r4-piracy-enabling-carts-now-illegal-in-uk/feed/ 7 GearDeal- Nintendo DSi Whitehttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/03/19/geardeal-nintendo-dsi-white/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/03/19/geardeal-nintendo-dsi-white/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:10:07 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=80305 My niece and nephew love playing games on their Nintendo DSi. Me, I prefer playing games on my iPhone and iPod touch. My sister isn't ready to get them one... yet ... but I have been working on her. Until then, they will have to make due with the DSi (or come visit their uncle more often).

Today's GearDeal will save you a bit of cash on Nintendo DSi. The package comes with the device itself, a stylus and a power adapter. This version of the handheld gaming device is 12% thinner than the previous generation Nintendo DS. It has two of 3.25 inch LCD screens, two cameras, an ST

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Sometimes a product does not have to be complex to be great.  Little nifty things like the 3 beads on the Zagg  Smartbuds Dan just reviewed.  It seems so simple, but makes a world of difference in its use.  Is the Wii Pedestal Base one of these products?  Let's find out. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/28/review-wii-pedestal-base/feed/ 4 Video Review: Case-Mate PWND Case for iPhone 3G/3Gshttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/24/video-review-case-mate-pwnd-case-for-iphone-3g3gs/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/24/video-review-case-mate-pwnd-case-for-iphone-3g3gs/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:00:57 +0000 LarryGreenberg http://www.geardiary.com/?p=76715

If we believe what Steve Jobs tells us (that argument's meant for a whole different discussion) the Apple iPhone OS is an built to be one of the best operating systems for gaming.  Any look at the sheer abundance of games in the iTunes App Store and you might just have to agree. Do you do a lot of gaming on your iPhone 3G or 3Gs? If you answered yes, you'll appreciate the Case-Mate PWND case.  It's a silicone case that has severely reinforced corners which make it resemble a gaming console remote control.  When playing games that rely heavily on the iPhone's built-in accelerometer the case makes for a more ergonomic feel in your hand. Available from Case-Mate for $19.99 it's not necessarily a case you'll want to rock 24/7 but if you're into marathon iPhone gaming sessions it's one you'll want to keep within arms reach. Want to learn more about the PWND case, head here. Check out my video review after the break. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/24/video-review-case-mate-pwnd-case-for-iphone-3g3gs/feed/ 4 Unboxing the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel!http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/18/unboxing-the-logitech-g27-racing-wheel/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/18/unboxing-the-logitech-g27-racing-wheel/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:36:33 +0000 Allistair Lee http://www.geardiary.com/?p=75982 Logitech G27 racing wheel is the follow up to Logitech's wonderful G25 racing wheel that came out a few years back. It is developed mainly for the hardcore gamers who love to experience every bit of the game, and play it in true sense. It is designed to provide the best racing experience to the PlayStation gaming station users and PC gamers. Having used the G25 in the past, I would say I am a very happy owner of the fantastic G25 racing wheel made by Logitech. The G27 racing wheel from Logitech is everything a racing simulation fan would ever want; leather-clad steering wheel, two motors for force feedback, manual gearbox, with clutch pedal.

I would like to thank Logitech as they are kind enough to provide me with a review unit of the G27. A full review is scheduled within the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, I would like to share these unboxing photos with you racing simulation fans out there! Take a look! Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/18/unboxing-the-logitech-g27-racing-wheel/feed/ 3 PSP Game Review: SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/17/psp-game-review-socom-u-s-navy-seals-fireteam-bravo-3/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/17/psp-game-review-socom-u-s-navy-seals-fireteam-bravo-3/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:30:46 +0000 Michael Anderson http://www.geardiary.com/?p=75786

I have had a somewhat interesting history with the PSP SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo games. When the first one came out in late 2005, I was skeptical and rented it, and soon thereafter used it as an example in my 'New Year Gaming Resolutions' article earlier this year. Here is what I said: "The SOCOM Confirmation of the Coded Arms Games Principle – SOCOM is the type of game I don’t like too much – small single player but mostly multiplayer (see Star Wars Battlefront Principle). So I rented it. Halfway through I was thinking I should have bought the game, but by the time the rental was over, I had played all of the offline modes at least once and had put enough online hours in that I felt done. So I returned it with no regrets." Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/17/psp-game-review-socom-u-s-navy-seals-fireteam-bravo-3/feed/ 7 Alienware’s m11x ‘Gaming Netbook’ Gets a $799 Base Price!http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/29/alienwares-m11x-gaming-netbook-gets-a-799-base-price/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/29/alienwares-m11x-gaming-netbook-gets-a-799-base-price/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:39:59 +0000 Michael Anderson http://www.geardiary.com/?p=73084

When I reported on the CES announcement of the Alienware m11x, all that was known was it was going to run the newest games with solid visuals, fit into the netbook size class, and sell for 'under $1000'. Typically that means $999, but Alienware has announced by way of a contest sign-up on the product page that the base price will be $799. After entering your email address you get the following message:
The Alienware M11x, with over 6.5 hours of battery life and weighing under 4.5 lbs. will start at an amazing $799! Leave it to the folks at Alienware to enable truly mobile performance gaming at an affordable price.
Of course, you can expect Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/29/alienwares-m11x-gaming-netbook-gets-a-799-base-price/feed/ 2 Look! It’s an iPhone in Game Boy’s Clothinghttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/22/look-its-an-iphone-in-game-boys-clothing/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/22/look-its-an-iphone-in-game-boys-clothing/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:20:52 +0000 LarryGreenberg http://www.geardiary.com/?p=71676

I'm not sure if this mod. for the iPhone is so wrong or so right but someone took it upon themselves to modify a Game Boy Advance casing and somehow turn it into a case for their iPhone.

Apple always seems to be touting their iPhone and iPod devices as "gaming" machines but I'm not so sure this is what they had in mind.  In any case you have to give the mod. credit for "old school" coolness.

Check out the video after the break where the iPhone does Sonic the Hedgehog.

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I was critical of the lack of DSiWare releases in my review of the Nintendo DSi last year, but don't tell the folks at Nnooo. Last year they brought us myNotebook in a variety of colors, and that is a great add-on utility that is quite useful. Now they are introducing myPostcards, another fun and useful utility for DSiWare store. Pricing is not yet finalized, but is expected to be ~200 DSi points (~$2). Read on for more details and a nice introductory video! Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/20/nnooo-announces-mypostcards-for-dsiware/feed/ 2 Battalion Touch CZ-10 – World’s First Touch Screen Gaming Notebookhttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/14/battalion-touch-cz-10-world%e2%80%99s-first-touch-screen-gaming-notebook/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/14/battalion-touch-cz-10-world%e2%80%99s-first-touch-screen-gaming-notebook/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:10:40 +0000 Travis Ehrlich http://www.geardiary.com/?p=70370

Gaming notebooks are not necessarily a new thing, but how about with multi-touch interface!?!  With iPhone gaming taking off and the new lines of tablet/slate computers, multi-touch is becoming more and more important in computing.  The touch aspect of iPhone gaming is wildly popular and the possibilities seem endless.  The Battalion Touch CZ-10 will now take this new aspect of gaming and institute it into a true gaming notebook.  The notebook starts at just $999 and is fully customizable.  Not only can you get a screaming fast gaming notebook, but also add mutli-touch gaming possibilities.  Release, photos and video after the break.

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When the Wii came out there was much consternation over the fact that it wouldn't play DVD video, compared with the HD options on the XBOX360 and PS3. Since then, both of those consoles have gotten Netflix streaming capabilities, allowing gamers to enjoy 'Watch it Now' movies through their consoles. Now - after months of rumors - Nintendo and Netflix are announcing that the Wii will gain video streaming capabilities (presumably through a 'Netflix Channel') this spring.
Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo of America, said the Wii had always been primarily about bringing video games to the mass market, including people who normally would not play a violent shoot-’em-up or pick up a
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Project Natal

Photo courtesy of HomeComputerGames

Microsoft had some interesting products last night showcased during their opening keynote. Most of it unfortunately ended up being products that we have already seen or demoed. Other than the couple of Slate PC's they introduced, I think Project Natal was one of the highlights of the whole keynote. MS is quite excited about Natal and had a nice demo video to prove it. (Although it would have been more exciting to see Steve Balmer demo is for us.) The motion sensing looks like it tracks really well and produces some pretty fluid motion and control.  MS also claims that it will be hitting the shelves by the Holiday season of this year. Natal will work Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/07/project-natal-for-xbox-360-gets-real-and-possibly-gets-you-real-tired/feed/ 4 dreamGEAR and NASCAR Team Up Behind The Wheelhttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/04/dreamgear-and-nascar-team-up-behind-the-wheel/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/04/dreamgear-and-nascar-team-up-behind-the-wheel/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:44:26 +0000 Carly Z http://www.geardiary.com/?p=67961 (image courtesy Mariana Castellana Isaza) I am a huge Mario Kart fan, but I am terrible without the Wii wheel. My hand-eye coordination (or lack thereof) requires me to have the comfortable, familiar shape as I "drive" my kart. The regular wheel is a bit boring, though. Apparently dreamGEAR thought so too, and they're partnering with NASCAR to create a more realistic wheel controller for Wii and PS3.

The press release is below, though there is no mention of whether they'll be pairing the wheel with a nice cold Budweiser for a truly realistic and refreshing experience. dreamGEAR is presenting the wheel at CES, and it will be available soon!

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