Gaming hardware

Bigger Nintendo DSi XL caters to the older gamer

Nintendo has confirmed recent rumours as true by announcing the launch of a new version of its popular DS handheld with the introduction in Japan of the fourth-generation DSi LL.

The DSi LL will, as rumoured, and contrary to the usual trends in the handheld...

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...

Daily Tech Deal: £25 off Sony PSP Go

Last week's launch of the PSP Go was met with a fair bit of excitement, adding to that is the fact that certain retailers are reducing their prices already, one of which, Play.com, is selling the console for £199.99 as opposed to its RRP of £224.99.

The console...

Revolutionary gaming co OnLive secures "major investment"

We haven't heard much OnLive news since it was announced back in March, but the company has just revealed, via its blog, that things are looking good for the future of the games service thanks to some new funding.

OnLive has received a "major" boost to its...

PSP Go arrives on shelves

Sony has announced that the PSP Go, long rumoured, and eventually confirmed, has now arrived on the shelves in Europe. It's considerably closer to the iPhone and DS in terms of functionality with the arrival of "minis" - smaller, cheaper games with a 100MB size limit.

Odroid Android gaming device due December

We've brought you news of the plans to release an Android-based handheld gaming console previously, but now have more info on a release date and a rough idea of pricing.

The Odroid console, from Hardkernal, runs the Android OS 1.5 from a memory card and should...

Creative launches "Silencing" gaming headsets

Creative has unveiled a couple of headsets aimed at PC gamers who fancy amping up their sound a little. There's the Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset, and the Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset MkII. Both have a new noise-supression technology built...

Free game kick-start with the PSP Go

PSP owners thinking of upgrading to the PSP Go can let out a little whoop of joy today with the promise of three free games as soon as their new handheld is out of the box. Sony has set up a special offer through the PlayStation Network to help ease the tricky transition...

Sony announces PSP Go peripherals

Sony has announced a couple of handy accessories for its PSP go handheld console. There's a Bluetooth headset reciever, and a convertor cable that'll let you use accessories designed for the old PSP on the PSP go's "multi-use connector".

The Bluetooth headset...

Microsoft responds over Xbox 360 failures

Microsoft has responded to a survey carried out by a website called Game Informer, which claimed that 54.6% of Xbox 360 consoles among the site's readers have failed with the infamous "red ring of death". Here's Microsoft's response in full:

"Microsoft stands...

PHOTOS: Sony PS3 Slim

Sony has announced a Slim version of the PS3 at its press conference at GamesCon in Germany and here are the official photos of the new console.

The new console, dubbed the PS3 Slim, will come with a 120GB hard drive and be 32% smaller, 30 percent lighter and...

PSP gets comic book reader to take on ebooks

Sony hopes to turn the PSP into a digital reader to compete against mobile phones and even the eBook readers following the announcement that it will launch a digital reader service in December.

The first offering is Digital Comics, with hundreds of comics available...

PS3 Slim officially outed

As Pocket-lint confirmed last week, Sony has announced a Slim version of the PS3 at its press conference at GamesCon in Germany.

The new console dubbed the PS3 will come with a 120GB hard drive and be 32% smaller than the current model.

PlayStation...

Sony to drop US prices, Kmart lists PS3 for pre-order

Sony is to drop the price of its PS3 console in the US to $300 according to adverts from retailers Sears, K-Mart, and Fye.

"New low price" reads the advert for f.y.e with the 80GB model coming down from $399.99 to $299.99 and the 160GB model with Uncharted...

Microsoft to increase Xbox 360 price?

Microsoft is rumoured to be increasing rather than decreasing its pricing in the run up to Christmas as it re-aligns its Xbox 360 offering.

Gaming site Eurogamer, is reporting that "Microsoft will increase the price of the Arcade Xbox 360 bundle to £159.99...

Sony frustrated by PSP Go leaks

Sony's US PlayStation boss has admitted that he was frustrated by the leaks of the company's new handheld gaming console, the PSP Go, just days before its announcement at E3.

“People don’t respect confidentiality in this industry,” says Jack Tretton, president...

Logitech introduces Flight System G940

Logitech has just announced its Flight System G940 at E3. It's the company's first force-feedback flight sim controller device, apparently inspired by military and commercial planes and helicopters.

The three-component Logitech Flight System G940 features a...

PHOTOS: Sony PSP Go

First is was a fuzzy video, now a collection of high res pictures has leaked out all but confirming, it seems, that Sony will release a new handheld gaming console on Monday at it's E3 conference.

The new handheld gaming console, dubbed the PSP Go will offer...

Firebox offers Sega Mega Drive twin player console

If you're hankering after some old skool gaming action then etailer Firebox now has you covered. The ecommerce site is now offering a revamped Sega Mega Drive console that's new and improved.

Smaller than the original, the Sega Mega Drive twin player console...

Microsoft launches SideWinder X3 mouse

In the States, Microsoft has announced a new addition to its SideWinder gaming products, the SideWinder X3 mouse.

Claiming to combine gaming performance and versatile design at a "value" price of $39.95, the X3 is an ambidextrous, eight-button input device offering...

Wii MotionPlus add-on to launch 12 June

Nintendo has announced that the Wii MotionPlus accessory will hit shop shelves in the UK and Europe on 12 June, a few days after the States sees it released on the 8th.

The title to showcase the Wiimote add-ons, Wii Sports Resort, the beach-themed sequel to...

Acer launches "nettop games console" AspireRevo

Acer has introduced the Acer AspireRevo, the new nettop boasting advanced graphic capabilities for "full enjoyment of multimedia contents in high definition".

The first small form factor PC to offer the NVIDIA ION platform, offering 10x faster graphic performance...

Revolutionary "OnLive" games streaming unveiled

OnLive has "emerged from seven years of stealth development" to unveil the OnLive Game Service and OnLive MicroConsole.

Announced at the ongoing Game Developers Conference, OnLive is described as "a revolutionary, on demand video game platform delivering the...

Zeebo console for emerging markets launches in Brazil

Zeebo, described as the first affordable 3D video game console designed specifically for emerging global markets, is shipping in Brazil now for around $200.

The console features a secure 3G wireless game delivery that the companies behind the system say addresses...

Daily Tech Deal: Nintendo DSi plus free accessories

A Nintendo-related tech deal for you today in the form of the new DSi.

The deal is pretty straightforward in that you pre-order your Nintendo DSi and get a DSi accessories kit bundled in.

The kit itself is worth £20 and includes a soft case, game...