T-Standee Charger

Accessories maker Thrustmaster has recently introduced two upcoming accessories for the new Nintendo DSi with the T-Standee Charger and T-Strap Charger. The former charges the DSi via a standard wall plug and doubles as an adjustable stand that can hold the device in either landscape or portrait orientation. The T-Strap Charger replaces the standard carrying strap of the DSi and can be removed to charge the portable gaming console from any USB port. The Thrustmaster T-Standee charger is priced at the equivalent of $17 and has a mid-June shipping date in Europe, while the T-Strap Charger is currently available, priced at the equivalent of nearly $11. Read the rest of this entry »

Nintendo DSi

Nintendo has recently launched Nintendo DSi, the newest evolution in portable gaming. This portable video game system closely follows Nintendo’s new approach of making the consoles less about a certain game and more about the playing experience in general.

Other portable gaming consoles, like the Sony PSP, largely focus on video, high-resolution games, and flashy graphics. iPhone is also rapidly becoming an amazing gaming platform, many thanks to its accelerometer and cool touch features. Nintendo is aiming to make their new release an enjoyable part of your life without packing it up with gaudy features. Read the rest of this entry »

LG Versa owners will be more than happy to play with that new game pad module which is now available. The game pad can be simply snapped-on the back of the phone and it will slide-out whenever you feel like playing a game. The 8-way directional pad comes with four dedicated SNES-style gaming buttons ready for lots of action. The upgrade will cost you $29.99 but it’s absolutely worth it.

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Sony’s director of hardware marketing, John Koller, has officially announced that the PlayStation 2 gaming console will begin selling for $99.99 starting tomorrow, April 1st. This represents a $30 price drop from the current price, roughly 23 percent, and may be the source of rumors of a PS3 price cut. Sony has consistently denied any PS3 reductions.

The PS2 was first launched in 2000, and the system is close to doubling the typical five-year lifespan of consoles. Koller attributes the longevity to a wide range of titles, set to reach 1,900 in 2009. New games scheduled to release for the system include MLB ‘09, Ghostbusters, Guitar Hero: Metallica and Motorstorm: Arctic Edge. Earlier this year, Koller also announced that the PS2 had reached 50 million in sales in North America. It is not known when the PS2 will be officially discontinued.

Sony has denied rumors regarding an imminent price drop for the PS3. The specific rumor that elicited the response had suggested the company was preparing for a Tuesday announcement which was believed to include a lower price for the gaming console or a new browser and online content. Analysts, such as Mike Hickey from Janco Partners, still expect Sony to eventually cut prices sometime between April and June.

“As we have stated previously, we do not have plans for a PS3 price drop, and any rumors to that effect are false and are the result of speculation. SCEA remains focused on the long-term momentum of PS3,” Sony’s PR Manager, Al De Leon, told CrunchGear. “With the industry’s best software lineup this year, combined with our most aggressive marketing campaign to date, we remain confident in our approach and the value we’re delivering with PS3.” Read the rest of this entry »

Computer games come and go, but the most popular ones usually are etched in a gamer’s memory. The same way happens with classic gaming consoles. Even gamers today look for a way to relive the gaming experience that the classic games and other old gaming consoles once offered. Read the rest of this entry »

For the nostalgic folks, the gaming addicts, the gaming system collectors and those who just have an affinity for 8 and 16 bit displays: rejoice, for our beloved NES and SNES gaming systems have resurrected to fulfill our gaming needs. To make their second coming even sweeter, they’ve come together as one. Read the rest of this entry »

Zeebo this morning unveiled a self-titled console which it says could bring video gaming and other Internet features to countries that previously haven’t had widespread access to the technology. The system combines a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM processor with a free, 3G link over HSPA that lets the console perpetually remain connected to the Internet without requiring a hardwired connection. Users can buy and download games anywhere the console gets coverage; the cellular link will also allow frequent system updates and, eventually, the ability to share the Zeebo’s connection with computers or other devices that might be relegated to dial-up in developing areas. The hardware will primarily focus on mobile-class 3D games and already has the support of Capcom, EA, Gameloft and other significant developers. About 1GB of flash memory provides the permanent storage, while an SD card slot lets owners add more. Control is more like a traditional TV-attached console with three full-size USB ports and one mini allowing multiple dual-analog gamepads and other peripherals. Read the rest of this entry »