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Fix Your Broken Game Consoles With iFixit’s Extensive Manuals [Repairs]
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The industrious folks at iFixit have published extensive manuals for 24 popular game consoles, detailing over 200 repairs and modifications with step-by-step guides and pictures. You knew there was a reason you were keeping that broken Game Gear around. Some of the consoles covered ...
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Future consoles could get integrated 3G connectivity
NTT DoCoMo president Ryuji Yamada recently hinted that both Nintendo and Sony could very well be toying about the idea of including 3G data connectivity to their portable gaming systems, namely the DS range and the PSP. Yamada did confirm that “variou…
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Nintendo, Sega controllers and carts find a new home in the RetroN 3 console
We know the hazards that can befall retro gaming enthusiasts — janky third party consoles and KIRFy handhelds not the least among them — so it’s nice to see someone put some real thought in their hardware. Available in retro-futurist red or sober, s…
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PlayStation 3 System Software Update v3.40 coming soon
PS3 owners, listen up! There will be version 3.4 of the system software coming your way in the near future, where among the new features include PlayStation Plus subscription as well as enhancements to the connection between your PlayStation Network a…
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PlayStation Plus coming via PS3 firmware 3.40 (update: now available)
At last, the first post-E3 firmware update for the PlayStation 3, and as you might’ve suspected, this one’s got PlayStation Plus packed into the mix. We’ve talked about the service a bit so far, but to recap, $50 annual nets you a 50 percent discount …
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Nintendo 3DS to share Virtual Boy warning messages
The Nintendo Virtual Boy was one of the more ill-fated consoles to come out of Nintendo’s stables (a rare occurence, we might add), as that was a migraine-inducing system that was clearly ahead of its time in terms of concept, but poor in execution since existing technology then could not convey what the hardware and software developers wanted to the gamer. With the Nintendo 3DS being lined up for a release next year, we’re stoked that 3D gaming has gone not only mainstream but portable, which means the folks over at Nintendo can dig up their old Virtual Boy documentation to include similar warning messages for the 3DS handheld whenever you boot it up – you know, disclaimers on Nintendo’s part and all.
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Review: Xbox 360 S gaming console
It’s fairly hard to review the latest crop of consoles. Nintendo, for example, just released a black Wii – it’s the same Wii, but black – and, not to be outdone, Microsoft just sent out their Xbox 360 S, a full-bore replacement for the space heaters known as the Xbox 360. Do you buy a [...]
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Activision taking a wait-and-see approach to Kinect / Move, ‘concerned’ about high prices
To hear Microsoft and Sony tell it, you’d think that there’s no question that Kinect and Playstation Move will each become as integral to their respective consoles as a regular controller is. But not every game publisher is hopping on board just yet, and Activision is now publicly voicing some skepticism about the motion controllers. Speaking to Gamasutra last week, Activision COO Thomas Tippl said that he is “absolutely” concerned about what he considers high price points for the devices, and as a result he says that Activision will “have to see how much of an install base they’re going to develop.” Tippl further goes on to say that Activision has “few franchises where we think this could be an interesting value to improve the experience for the player,” and that he doesn’t see it as “something that will be in every game, because I don’t think it’s one size fits all. It’s not going to enhance the experience for every game.” He does ultimately leave it in the hands of consumers, however, so if Kinect sells, we could well finally get a proper Air Guitar Hero game.
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Microsoft taking a loss on Kinect?
Inside sources close to the matter have said that the build costs of Kinect are near $150. When you add up all the time to write the software and the costs of the hardware, it gets expensive. This has many people at Microsoft concerned.
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Nintendo Portable Gaming Console To Offer Support For Left Handed Gamers?
Left handed gamers don’t always have it easy when it comes to gaming, as most games and consoles are designed with right handed users in mind. Nintendo might be looking to solve that issue, though, as a recently filed patent by the gaming company shows that it’s looking to make its gaming consoles friendly for left-hander’s too. With this system, users will be prompted if they are left handed or right handed, and depending on the answer, the content on the screen will be rotated 180 degrees, making it easier for left handed users to enjoy. Of course, the downside is that the physical controls obviously won’t be rotated, and how that will affect the rotated gaming experience will be a serious point to consider. Do you think that games need to be specifically catered for left handed gamers, or are left handed gamers already pretty much used to the way things are?
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Sega Looking To Get Into The Console Wars Again?
Rumor is going around that Sega could be looking to get into the console market again. According to the rumor, Sega is working with UK-based Imagination Technologies, a company that specializes in 3D and graphics technology, to come up with a next-generation console that would be a direct competitor to offerings from Sony and Microsoft. Details are still very vague at the moment, but do you think that there is any chance that Sega would be interested in entering the hotly-contested console scene at the moment, or will it stick to producing games for consoles?
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Xbox 360 Arcade reduced to $99** during Walmart Father’s Day sale
** after using your $50 eGift card on crap you’d buy anyway, like Xbox 360 games and accessories.
Xbox 360 Arcade reduced to $99** during Walmart Father’s Day sale originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Walkman Outsold iPod in Japan During August [Apple]It's party time for Sony, as the planets of consumerism aligned to earn it a unprecedented win over Apple's iPod music-playing range. It's the first time Walkman has outsold Apple's music players inside the region since iPod arrived in 2001. Sony had to make a number of sacrifices with the intention to win back musical market share, though, aggressively under-cutting the cost of its rival.![A Dual-Booting Tablet Running Android 1.6 Sounds Barmy, Viewsonic [Tablets]](http://nexgadget.com/images/A-DualBooting-Tablet-Running-Android-Sounds-Barmy-Viewsonic-Tablets_tuTo-_0.jpg)
A Dual-Booting Tablet Running Android 1.6 Sounds Barmy, Viewsonic [Tablets]After warning us last week of their impending dual-booting tablet, ViewSonic has now spilled the beans on the ViewPad 100 's specs. I don't think anyone shall be impressed by the Android 1.6 flavor, even supposing Windows 7 's also there too. I can't consider many the explanation why someone would need a dual-booting tablet, but obviously dual-booting laptops (running something like