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Archive for the ‘Consoles’ CategoryRock band-type game for actual rockers: Seven45 Studios intros game with six-string guitarTuesday, March 9th, 2010
This one’s for you, guitar-player-who-thinks-Rock-Band-is-for-sissies. Game developer Seven45 Studios will be releasing a new Rock Band-type rhythm game called Power Gig: Rise of the SixString for the PS3 and Xbox 360. What’s new? For starters, this game won’t be using fake four-buttoned guitar-looking controllers; your main controller will be a fully functional six-string electric axe that can also work on its own when plugged into an amp. Sony announces Torne TV tuner for PS3Monday, January 25th, 2010
New service puts digital comics on your PSPThursday, December 17th, 2009
Nintendo announces colored “Wiimotes” with MotionPlusMonday, December 14th, 2009
The new controllers are set to launch in February, 2010. Mad Catz outs $80 Wi-fi adapter for consolesTuesday, November 17th, 2009 Gaming accessory provider Mad Catz has introduced a wireless gaming adapter for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles that lets the consoles connect to the net via a wireless 802.11n connection. Compatible with standard routers and access points, the adapter is easily configured through a PC, after which it’s ready to be used on a console. It’s not really a new technology, and it’s in no way groundbreaking, but it’s at least cheaper compared to Microsoft’s Xbox adapter (the PS3 compatibility makes it more flexible too). Sony releases 250GB Playstation 3Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Sony has just launched a Playstation 3 model with a massive 250GB internal drive in North America. Coming with more than double the previous version’s 120GB storage cap, the extra storage should prove useful for storing downloadable games and movies from the Playstation Network. Set to hit the shelves by November 3rd, the 250GB PS3 will feature the new PS3 slim body, as well as the same package as the 120GB slim PS3 for $349.
Wii could get video streaming service next yearWednesday, September 30th, 2009
Nintendo is planning to give the Wii an online video streaming service soon, according to a regional publication. With the service already lined up to launch in Japan by November, an expansion that includes North America and South Korea could begin sometime next year.
The service could help it compete with the PlayStation Network and the Xbox Live Marketplace, but like Nintendo’s games, expect to see more kid-friendly content. It falls short on native high-end multimedia playback though, but word is out that Nintendo is planning to release an HD-capable Wii in 2011.
Spawn Labs’ HD-720 box lets you play on consoles remotelyTuesday, September 15th, 2009
Spawn Labs has released a new way for gamers to play on any console from another room or on the road. The concept is centered around a small box called the Spawn HD-720 that connects between the internet or home network (via a router) and a game console. Logitech unveils wireless guitar, drum kit controllers for Wii, Xbox 360Friday, September 11th, 2009
Logitech has just announced new premium music game controllers for the Wii and Xbox 360. The update includes drum kits for both the Wii and Xbox 360, and a Wireless Guitar Controller for the Wii that’s identical to their previously-released guitar for the Xbox 360. Microsoft announces price cuts for Xbox 360Monday, August 31st, 2009
Microsoft has announced significant price cuts on their Xbox 360 game consoles to clear stock and to compete with Sony’s new slim PS3. The announcement drops the top-tiered Xbox 360 Elite’s price down to $300. The 60GB Xbox 360 Pro’s price has also dropped down to $250, while the Arcade model’s price will be maintained at $200. | ||
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Sony will be releasing a new accessory for the PlayStation 3 that’ll let you view and record digital TV programs onto a hard drive. Already made famous for packing a full-featured Blu-ray drive (as well as being an awesome gaming console overall), this new accessory gives the console even greater home entertainment potential.
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Nintendo will release two new colored Wii Remotes as separate accessories. Available in pink and blue (aside from the already existing black and white Remotes), the two new colors will both come with their own protective jackets and 
