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GAMING / ACCESSORIES

Acer Rolls Out Worlds Best HD LCD Monitor
According to Gizmag, Acer has released a first in the world with its 50000:1 HD LCD contrast ratio monitor courtesy of Acer’s Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM).


Mouse And Pad For Serious Gamers
Lunar White Razer DeathAdder is the first gaming mouse in Razer’ portfolio developed for the Mac OS X gamer.


Headset For Hardcore Gamers
Creative Labs has released a set of headphones aimed at gamers who spend considerable time at their consoles, or for those who spend a lot of time in chatrooms.


Lexar Adds Cheats To Memory Card
Lexar will include a free downloadable Xploder Lite software to its Gaming Edition Memory Stick Pro Duo and Gaming Edition SD cards. This software is designed to ‘enhance’ the gaming experience for Sony Playstation 3, Xbox 360, or Nintendo Wii owners.


Asustek Releases 3 New Graphics Cards
Asustek Computer has unveiled three new graphics cards based on Nvidia and AMD GPUs, known as the EN9800GTX/HTDP/512M, EAH3850X2/HTDI/1G and EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G.


New Sony Batteries Last Longer
Sony has revealed a new range of energy-efficient Ni-MH rechargeable batteries that have ‘low self-discharge’, along with a matching charger, allowing them to be used over the normal battery course of one year, according to the company.


Free PS3 Security Software Upgrade
Web security company, Trend Micro, has developed a ‘total web security service’ for the Playstation 3, which is supported worldwide as an upgrade version 2.00 for existing PS3s and will protect the gaming consoles from viruses and malware threats.


No Price Cut For Xbox 360 HD DVD
Microsoft has announced that it will lower the price of the Xbox 360 HD DVD player in the US by US$20 (approximately A$23.50). However, the company will not be lowering the price in Australia at this stage.


Is The New Black Xbox Coming Soon
Microsoft revealed the Elite black model of the Xbox 360 console back in March, but as yet no Aussie launch date has been. What has been unveiled, however, is a new range of black accessories for the 360, which makes one wonder if the new black console is just around the corner.


Xbox HD DVD To Arrive March 29
The long-awaited HD DVD add-on to the Xbox 360 console will finally arrive in Australia on March 29.


Marker Ski Bindings Recalled
Ski binding technology is being questioned after Ski rental shops across the USA have been forced to recall Marker bindings after skiers found the bindings failing while skiing.


Play PS2 Games In 3D With EyeFX
EyeFX is a 3D Adapter which looks like a pair of sunglasses and plugs into your PS2 controller to allow you to play existing games in 3D.


Motion Tracking On Sony PS3
Sony appears to be developing a brand new hand held controller that delivers full motion tracking for software that runs on the new PS3.


Arm Wrestling With A Shock
For a 21st century twist on the age-old way to solve a dispute, aka arm wrestling, check out Shocking Arm Wrestling, where the loser gets a shock, literally.


Nintendo Sued Over Wii Remote Control
Nintendo is being sued over the Wii controller. Interlink Electronics alleges patent infringement of the remote that is currently undr attack because the strap breaks smashing through TV sets.


Put Yourself In The Game With Xbox
Xbox is bringing a realistic edge to its Live service with a Live Vision Camera that allows you to virtually put yourself into the game.


XFX HD-Ready Gaming Graphics Card
XFX’s new GeForce 7900 GS graphics card promises gamers all the “high velocity technology, speed and power” they are looking for.


Pyramat Gaming Chair With Built-In Stereo
It looks like a mild-mannered rocking chair (well, kind of) but it is actually the Pyramat Sound Rocker S2000 – a rocking chair with built-in surround sound and bass.


Make Your PSP Boom
The Playstation Portable (PSP) is arguably the best handheld gaming device we’ve seen yet, but if you want to game without your headphones on, the sound produced by the unit leaves a fair bit to be desired.


Creative’s Ultimate Gaming Weapons
Creative Labs has launched what it calls the ultimate in gaming weapons – a professional gaming mouse and headset co-designed by world champion PC gamer, Jonathan ‘Fatal1ty’ Wendel.


Nitrogen Runners Simulate Running On Air
When a Nike spokeswoman said it took the company more than 20 years to create the latest technology for its new Air Max 360 running shoe, the first question we asked was, "What took so long?"


SanDisk Takes On Sony
SanDisk has hit the E3 show floor in LA, with several new memory cards for use in Sony’s PSP hoping, in part, to muscle aside Sony’s Universal Media Disc as the platform for viewing video on the portable gaming device.


Xbox 360 Gets The Monster Treatment
Monster Cable has released an AV pack ($229) designed to squeeze the most quality out of the Xbox 360.


Surround Headphones Land In Oz
A new range of 5.1 gear for PC, including surround headphones, has been released in Australia.


Own The Kings Cross X-Box Sign
XBox is to auction the historic Halo 2 advertisement that took over the Kings Cross Coca -Cola sign, to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.


Super Fast LCD Monitor
One of the drawbacks with LCD displays is being all but eliminated with response times getting to the point even gamers will have trouble criticizing.


New Microsoft Hardware Range
Microsoft has taken it right up to Logitech with a stunning new range of keyboards mouses and controllers.



 



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