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Nyko Charge Base IC (Wii)

After a seemingly endless tirade of Nintendo Wii charging accessories, not until now have we seen third-party manufacturers enter the world of induction charging. We've already got our hands on the Energizer 2X Induction Charge Station and we really enjoyed the convenience of not having to detach batteries and Wii...

Tags: Engineering, Nintendo Wii, Nyko, Wii Remote, charger

Product reviews 2009-10-29

Nyko Action Pak (Wii)

When we first laid eyes on the Nintendo Wii's controller, visions of light gun games danced in our heads. The unique design of the Wii remote surely lends itself to such a genre, but when played in practice, it isn't necessarily a satisfying experience in its own right. Since...

Tags: Games, Nintendo Wii, Wand, Wii Remote, pistol

Product reviews 2009-09-17

Wii MotionPlus

When Nintendo announced Wii MotionPlus at last year's E3 2008 press conference, it certainly raised a few eyebrows. First off, we wondered why this technology wasn't included in the original Wii remote to begin with. With the device debuting so late in the console's lifespan, would every game...

Tags: Games, trap door, Wii MotionPlus, Nintendo Wii, Wii Remote

Product reviews 2009-07-21

Energizer 2X Induction Charge Station for Wii

Now that Wii MotionPlus is already on store shelves, many existing Wii remote chargers are quickly becoming obsolete. Sure, removing the tiny attachment so that your Wii remote can properly charge sounds simple enough, but if you're a big proponent of the rubber jackets, removing that and MotionPlus can...

Tags: Engineering, Nintendo Wii, Wii Remote, Wii MotionPlus, rubber jacket

Product reviews 2009-06-26

Nyko Wand (Wii)

Back at CES 2009, a relatively nonexistent gaming presence was rescued by the Nyko Wand, a third-party Wii remote control that promised a complete overhaul of the Nintendo original. Most exciting of all was the device's Trans-Port technology, which allows for button commands to be transferred through the Nunchuk...

Tags: Engineering, Wand, Nintendo Wii, Nyko Wand, Wii Remote

Product reviews 2009-05-29

Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk (Wii)

Even though the Nintendo Wii makes use of wireless technology, you still need a wire to attach the nunchuk accessory to the Wii remote for selected games that require it. While many gamers agree the cord length is ample, there are a few situations where you may feel constrained. ...

Tags: Games, Nintendo Wii, Kama Wireless Nunchuk, nunchuk, Nyko, Wii Remote, wireless

Product reviews 2008-05-09

Nyko Perfect Shot (Wii)

We've seen our fair share of Wii accessories by now--most of them meaningless plastic encasings providing no real advantage over just using the Wii remote by itself. But with the Perfect Shot from Nyko, we're finally seeing a practical application for use with most Wii shooter games. The snap-on housing...

Tags: Engineering, Nintendo Wii, Perfect Shot, Nyko, Wii Remote

Product reviews 2008-04-03

Turning any monitor in to a 3D VR display

Turning any monitor in to a 3D VR displayFreaky and Far OutntMost Cool thing I have seen in awhileGeorge this has to be one of the coolest things I have seen in years. It is exciting to think of the possibilities, an the 3d effect was amazing. I can imagine...

Tags: Games, Webcam, Nintendo Wii, Wii Remote, monitor

Discussion threads 2008-01-25

Enjoying some Wii time

I don't get a lot of time for gaming, but over the past few days I've taken the opportunity to spend some quality hands-on time with my Nintendo Wii console and it's easy to see why it's such a popular Holiday gift. The Wii doesn't win any awards...

Tags: Game, Nintendo Wii, Wii Remote, Games, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2007-12-23

Nintendo cautions gamers on Wii remote safety

Nintendo cautions gamers on Wii remote safetyNintendo cautions gamers on Wii remote safetyBroken TV's won't stop me from picking up a Wii.Hmmm.... Attention morons..... don't use Wii..I suppose if you're an idiot, Nintendo will need to warn you about the hazards of using a Wii. Maybe they should just...

Tags: Games, Game players, Nintendo Wii, Wii remote safety, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Wii Remote, golf

Discussion threads 2006-12-07

Nintendo to gamers: "Do not let go of Wii Remote"

Nintendo to gamers: "Do not let go of Wii Remote"To Nintendo: Two Words Hand StrapNuff Said. :)Who were the testersI wonder if they told their testers to swing the wii-mote slowly and hold on tightly?I bet they never even tested the strength of the contact point within the wii-mote....

Tags: Games, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Nintendo Wii, Wii Remote

Discussion threads 2006-12-01

Nintendo to gamers: "Do not let go of Wii Remote"

Apparently the innovative Wii controller (or Wii-mote as its affectionately called) is so immersive that games are getting a bit out of hand, literally. Dozens of reports of overzealous gamers damaging TVs, stereos, walls, and innocent bystanders have been cropping up since the new console from Nintendo went on sale....

Tags: Wii Remote, Nintendo Wii, General

Blog posts 2006-11-30

Additional Resources

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - 120GB

Photo gallery:Sony PlayStation 3 SlimBack in 2004, four years after first launching the PlayStation 2, Sony brought out a new, much more compact PS2. Timed to come out just as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was hitting stores, the redesigned console helped breath new life into the PS2 franchise. It...

Tags: Game players, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony Playstation, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2009-08-19

Sun Blast 1.0 (Mac)

Two of the most feared enemy races joined forces to launch the ultimate attack, known as "Sun Blast". Your mission is to seek and destroy all enemy starships, which are the main threat. Prepare for combat! Features: Fast-paced arcade space shooter Mesmerizing 3D graphics Top-quality music and sound effects Addictive...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Sun Microsystems Inc., OBLONE Software, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-19

Smoothboard 1.5 (Windows)

Smoothboard easily transforms your flat screen display projected screen or flat panel into a interactive whiteboard using an IR Pen as a writing instrument. This software provides an intuitive interface that will enable users to interact with their computer directly at the screen. Smoothboard also allows you to control the...

Tags: Screen, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Boon JIn, Productivity

Software downloads 2009-08-06

Energizer 4X Charging System for Wii

We have looked at just about every Wii controller charging device ever constructed. From charging plates to docks, it's safe to say we've seen our fair share. We're now starting to see other companies throw their hats into the ring, including offerings from Energizer-branded PDP products. The...

Tags: Engineering, Energizer, Nintendo Wii, battery

Product reviews 2009-05-26

Sony HT-SS360

Photo gallery:Sony HT-SS360Home-theater-in-a-box systems have been around forever, but the latest marketing angle is the "Blu-ray ready HTIB." The new phrase simply means that the system consists of a surround-sound-speaker system and an AV receiver, so you only need to add a Blu-ray player to complete your home theater. The...

Tags: subwoofer, Sony HT-SS360, speaker, HTIB, Sony Corp., center channel

Product reviews 2009-05-21

Microsoft files 'magic wand' trademark

Microsoft files 'magic wand' trademarkSo now...The Russian Mafia can turn up your heat. Cool!RE: Microsoft files 'magic wand' trademarkYou know the Intergalatic Union of Fairy Princesses will not be pleased to read this...and you don't want to get them pissed off! :DLearning from Apple?I wonder who will...

Tags: INSANITY, patent, iLawyer, Microsoft Corp., Nintendo Wii

Discussion threads 2009-05-20

Samsung HT-AS730

These days, a home-theater-in-a-box system comes in one of three basic designs: an all-in-one package that includes a built-in DVD or Blu-ray player; a "soundbar" system that consolidates everything into a single speaker bar that can be mounted under a flat-panel TV; or a component system that basically boxes...

Tags: Home entertainment, Consumer electronics, TV & Home Theater, DVD, Samsung HT-AS730, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., HDMI, receiver

Product reviews 2009-05-15

Yamaha YHT-591

Yamaha YHT-591Overall pleased with performancePros: 4 HDMI inputs Smallish speakers (oddly shaped, but stylish) Very good sound for a smaller roomCons: Sub Woofer has no Auto Standby mode always on Receiver has no switched outlet Remote is poorly designed When the speakers are flush mounted to a wall - no...

Tags: Network technology, speaker, Yamaha Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-05-12