Jan 11, 2011

Although the much anticipated PlayStation Phone did not reach this year's CES, a Chinese website called IT168 revealed that the device will be launched under the Xperia brand name and will come with a new game launcher called the PlayStation Pocket.

According to the online source, the PlayStation Phone will boast a 4-inch 854 x 480 resolution screen, micro USB port and include a Qualcomm Andreno 201 GPU.

Jan 11, 2011

Despite the fact that smartphones gained a large share in the gaming market, PC games with more adaptable user interface are holding the number one position, being in front of mobiles, tablets and even consoles.

Having that in mind, Razer, the popular computer peripherals developer that focuses mainly on products for gamers, has presented Switchblade.

The company's latest creation, made in collaboration with Intel, is a PC desktop concept for mobile gaming.

Jan 11, 2011

The iCADE arcade-style controller for iPad was initially an April joke but after gaining a lot of attention ThinkGeek teamed up with ION Audio to create the real thing.

The final product is a unit equipped with a full-sized joystick and 8 arcade buttons.

It would be interesting to note that the device is slightly different from the initial mockup, having the iPad, joystick and buttons slightly angled to offer a better view and more comfort.

Jan 10, 2011

If someone asks on the best gaming platform for a smartphone that one of the answers would be the Windows 7-based Unity 3D interactive gaming table.

The table allows the owner of an Android-running smartphone to play against the owner of an iPhone.

The unity 3D gaming table makes it possible for you to use your handset as a gamepad to compete against your iOS or Android operating opponent.

Jan 06, 2011

Although various touchscreen tablets, such as the iPad, have gained huge popularity, especially among gamers, there seems to be a problem linked with games that need directional input.

Gamers find it difficult to use tablets for such games as for example PacMan due to the fact that it is easy to lose track of onscreen touch control pads.

Dec 23, 2010

According to Jo Collinge, a woman living in the UK, after playing motion-based video games on Nintendo Wii she noticed that some of the symptoms of her Parkinson's disease disappeared.

The 48-year-old Collinge was diagnosed with Parkinson's a year-and-a-half ago. Soon after that she lost her ability to walk.

Then the disease started causing even more problems.

Dec 21, 2010

A group of scientists from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) decided to carry out a study that would reveal the world's most energy-efficient console.

They tested three most popular consoles: Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii.

The results of the research showed that the gaming console that consumed the least energy was the Wii.

Dec 15, 2010

Play Station Move from Sony gets a new add-on - a Move Sharp Shooter Attachment that aims at such video games as Time Crisis: Razing Storm and The Shoot

The most important fact is that the gaming device is an official Sony product, which means that its quality clearly outruns that of the products developed by third parties for Wii console.

Dec 14, 2010

10. Sidewinder X6 Keyboard

This gaming keyboard with USB port boasts a myriad of features. It has a detachable key pad, a full media key set, two-color dimmable backlighting, and much more.

9. Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard

This keyboard from Logitech has blue-backlit characters, 18 programmable G keys, and very handy media control buttons...

Dec 14, 2010

This is not an optical illusion, it's really a mouse with a built-in PC gamepad, located at its bottom.

The device is dubbed the Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1.

The mouse looks very nice and handy and it is priced at $ 55.

The Chameleon X-1 has a 5-stage adjustable 1600dpi optical sensor with 125Hz polling rate.

Dec 14, 2010

Last year the developer of PC cases, power supplies and cooling solutions, Thermaltake, presented its extremely cool Level 10 desktop, designed for real gamers.

Due to the fact that the device is a dream for any gamer - having 6 hard drives, 3 optical drives, several huge GPUs and a very large power supply, Stephen LeatherFace Popa thought about making some additional enhancements and turn the desktop into a bad-ass machine.

Dec 03, 2010

Discover the gifts that any gamer would be happy to have.

Among the large number of gadgets for PC gamers, we selected those that would really impress any player.

The list includes keyboards, joysticks and a lot of stuff for true gamers.

P.S. All of the things described in the article can be acquired on Amazon.com.

Nov 26, 2010

In an interview, Sony's Mick Hocking mentioned that the company is currently working on projects that go beyond 3D television.

"We also have techniques like holographics for the PS3 that I think will be very interesting for the future 3D games," said Hocking.

However, that is not all that the Japanese tech giant is currently working on.

Sony develops a new technology for gamers.

Nov 24, 2010

10. Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse

The mouse can be wireless or wired. It has on-the-fly DPI switching feature that the gamer can use with the help of 3 buttons that instantly switch between DPI 400, 800, and 2000.

In addition, the mouse features an LCD display where the gamer can observe the DPI settings as well as macro recording icons.

Nov 23, 2010

This protective gaming backpack is designed to help a gamer transport Xbox 360, PS3 or Wii consoles along with various gaming accessories.

It boasts a nice design and quality zippers. In addition, the backpack has a high level of protection, which means that you won't have to worry about your consoles.

The gaming backpack from X-treme Geek will keep all fragile stuff safe. It weights 4.4 pounds and measures 20 x 15 x 9.9 inches.

Nov 23, 2010

One of the leading innovators in gaming PCs, iBUYPOWER, recently announced that it adds an AMD powered system to the company's already famous super-cooled XLC (Extreme Liquid Cooling) line of gaming systems.

Gamers can now equip their Mage XLC M1 with an AMD Phenom II X6 1055T, 1075T or, 1090T six core processor.

Whatever processor you choose, it will be cooled by a 240mm large radiator liquid cooling system developed by Asetek.

Nov 22, 2010

The famous company specializing in gaming equipment, Razer, has recently presented its latest innovation, a gaming pad called "Nostromo."

The company developed Nostromo in collaboration with Belkin, the developer of audio, video and computer cables, wireless networking, desktop and mobility accessories.

It would be worth noting that the gaming pad is meant to offer active gamers such features as advanced ergonomics, tournament-grade controls, customizability, as much comfort as possible.

Nov 17, 2010

Previously LG mentioned that it will bring some upgrades to its Android Optimus line of handsets, and it did.

A new smartphone from LG boasts an 8 megapixel camera that allows you to shoot 1080p video.

In addition, the phone features two cores which make it the world's first dual-core Android smartphone.

Nov 12, 2010

A lot of gadgets today are being launched into the market and all of them required power.

This is the reason why some designers are working on devices that could help charge various gadgets using renewable energy.

One of such devices is called LiteOn and was developed by industrial designer Cindy Karimun.

Nov 12, 2010

After launching its popular Galaxy S handset and then the Galaxy Tab, Samsung decided to come up with something even more revolutionary.

Recently the company presented its brand new 70-inch 3D Ultra Definition (UD) TV that is touted as world's first.

Currently this is the largest 3D TV on the market.

It includes a nice 70-inch diagonal display and supports 240Hz resolution that enhances the 3D feature of the device.