Gaming accessories

PHOTOS: Tony Hawk: RIDE skateboard controller

The days of mashing buttons are over when it comes to skateboarding games, as the new controller for the latest Tony Hawk game – Tony Hawk: RIDE – gives you a motion control deck.

Formed to look and feel like a skateboard, the controller features two...

Nintendo eyes inflatable cushion as next controller

If you thought the idea of standing on a pair of scales in your living room made you look like an idiot, wait until you see what Nintendo has planned for the future.

A patent filed by Nintendo shows the plans for a small, inflatable cushion with a dock for the...

Mad Catz announces premium Rock Band accessories

Mad Catz has announced that the third editions of its premium Rock Band accessories will soon be available. They'll work with Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and Rock Band: Beatles, and all but one just work on the Xbox 360.

The wireless "Fender Precision Replica Bass"...

Tony Hawk: RIDE to offer skate-balance-board

Although full-on ollies are unlikely, die-hard 'boarders will be excited to see that Tony Hawk's latest game is to offer a much talked-up peripheral for some more life-like skating action.

The game, that's due to be revealed in full at this year's E3 gaming...

Brando launches PSP Multi-shape Cobra Stand bundle kit

Brando has launched the Multi-shape Cobra Stand bundle kit for both PSP 2000 and 3000 series consoles.

The stand comes with two different fittings - a traditional vacuum hook stand as well as the multi-shape stand.

The first is 26cm long and allows...

Motion-sensing Xbox 360 and DS controllers announced

A new Xbox controller and a new stylus for the Nintendo DS family have been unveiled at the Game Developers Conference in the States.

From Performance Designed Products the Xbox accessory is the "Gametrak Freedom", an ultrasonic 3D motion sensing technology...

Sony announces new wireless SingStar microphones

Sony has announced the launch of new wireless SingStar microphones, describing them as "easy to pass around".

The lead-free accessories are coming to UK stores on 20 March, with the launch in time for the release of SingStar Pop Edition for PS3 in April.

Novint Falcon and Pistol Grip shown off at CES

Novint Technologies has shown off the Falcon PC game controller and a Pistol Grip at CES and has announced plans to bring it to the UK.

The Falcon ($199.99 in the States) and the Pistol Grip ($19.99) are designed primarily for first person shooter games.

Nintendo license wireless force feedback wheel for Wii

Logitech has announced it is releasing its brand new Speed Force Wireless wheel for Nintendo Wii today for gamers looking for more than just a glorified circle.

The wheel, which is considerably more heavy duty than the Wii Wheel from Nintendo, aims, say Nintendo,...

Sony confirms Bluetooth headset included with new game

Sony have confirmed that the Blu-ray version of SOCOM Confrontation will include a Bluetooth headset, and have even been nice enough to release some pictures.

It certainly looks a lot classier and well-designed than the one included in the Warhawk bundle a while...

Sony unveils new PS3 Eye Camera bundle

Sony have announced a new PlayStation Eye Camera bundle for the lucky gamers out in Japan.

While the PS Eye USB camera has been out for a while, the interesting addition to the bundle is a software title called Memoushon, which contains six casual interactive...

XCM's glow in the dark faceplate for PSPs

Is it a games console, is it a PMP, or is it a torch?

No, it's the XCM Magic Night Glow face plate which was created specially for the PSP Slim.

The plate will not affect your gaming abilities, and although it may prove a bit distracting if you're...

Qmotions Big Air Skateboard coming to the Xbox 360

If you haven't already got bruises from throwing yourself around your living room clutching a Wiimote, dust down your Xbox 360 and get hold of the Big Air from Qmotions.

The skateboard-stylie controller has been given the thumbs up by none other than Microsoft...

New adapter for PS2 Guitar Hero controllers launches

A clever company in the States has come up with a new universal adapter that means your PS2 Guitar Hero and game controllers are no longer null and void if you choose to upgrade to a PS3.

The Ant Commandos (TAC) saw a huge waste in gamers having to throw away...

ezStand for Guitar Hero launches

ezGear announces the ezStand Guitar Controller Stand - a new stand developed specifically for Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitar controllers.

This compact stand provides a home for your ezJam, Rock Band, or Guitar Hero guitar and is made of "ultra-sturdy" and...

Chinavision launches 7-inch Wii screen

Chinavision has launched a screen for the Nintendo Wii with the tempting claim that it will allow you to play your Wii games wherever you are.

The 7-inch TFT LCD display offers a resolution of 480 x 234 and built-in stereo speakers.

The wholesalers...

Iomega launches hard drive for Xbox 360, PS3

Iomega has announced the new Media Xporter drive, a game-oriented 2.5-inch portable hard drive that provides cross-platform media storage for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.

Iomega says that their new offering makes it easier than ever to use game consoles...

Thrustmaster launches T-Go Wii steering wheel

As Wii fans will be aware, the most famous of mustachioed plumbers will be driving by your neighbourhood soon and Thrustmaster wants to let you take control of the wheel with the new T-Go Kart NW.

Inspired by racing karts, the company says this is the first...

3rd Space "FPS" gaming vest launches in UK

Gadget gurus Firebox are now offering the 3rd Space FPS Vest. This state-of-the-art flak jacket uses patented pneumatic technology to simulate bullet hits, punches, body slams, explosions and more for PC gamers.

It can even simulate the precise direction and...

Gadget World offers Wii carry case

If you lug your Wii round to Wii-less mate's places then you might well like the look of this handy carrying solution.

Especially designed for Ninty's newest console, the bag will protect your Wii and accessories in transport.

Large enough for...

MindwireV5 electric shock games accessory launches

Electric shock gaming has arrived with the launch of the MindwireV5 system, for those who really want to feel it all when they're gaming.

The games accessory claims to give you the feeling of "all the action", with examples ranging from the sensation of a crashing...

Sony launches PSP cradle in Japan

At the same time as rolling out a limited edition matte bronze PSP in Japan, the gaming company also launched a PSP cradle for their handheld.

Ideal for anyone that uses their PSP to watch movies, the PSP docks in the cradle and is held upright so you can get...

CeBIT 2008: Razer launches Salmosa gaming mouse

Razer has chosen CeBIT as the venue to unveil the latest addition to its PC gaming peripherals range - the Razer Salmosa gaming mouse.

An entry-level effort - the first for the company - the Salmosa also launches with the claim of being one of the lightest...

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In the headlines today - prices are slashed for HD DVD players worldwide; the Hollywood studio exodus to Blu-ray starts but LG Electronics says it's going...

Headset that reads your mind

A US/Australian company is claiming to have invented a gaming headset that can read minds.

The Epoc neuro-headset from Emotiv interprets the interaction of neurons in the brain.

"It picks up electrical activity from the brain and sends wireless...