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VIDEO: Sony's motion controller
Watch the live E3 demo 3 June 2009 9:25 GMT
Here is footage from Sony's E3 keynote showing the live demo of the company's motion sensing controller.

Hit play now to see it in action and we'll bring you more news on the new device - due for launch spring 2010 - as we have it.
Sony shows motion-sensing controller
Prototype demoed, due for launch spring 2010 2 June 2009 20:49 GMT
Sony has joined Microsoft in playing catch up to Nintendo by demonstrating a motion-sensing controller - albeit one that's just a prototype right now.

Sony showed its motion controller - or rather an engineering prototype of the future device - on stage at the...
USB classic joystick for PC gamers announced
Authentic 'troller for retro games 28 May 2009 11:30 GMT
Online retailer Thumbs Up is heralding a return to old school style video gaming with the launch of a USB classic joystick.

Styled on classic home arcade system's joystick (it's unlicensed, so we'll name no names), the retro controller connects to your PC via...
Motion-sensing Xbox 360 and DS controllers announced
"Gametrak Freedom" and "SmartStylus" coming soon from PDP 25 March 2009 12:32 GMT
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...
Nintendo launches Wii Classic Pro controller
But only confirmed for Japan 26 February 2009 15:23 GMT
A new controller for the Wii has appeared on Nintendo's Japanese website, which looks to provide those who love the Wii but hate the Wiimote with yet another option.

The Classic Controller Pro is very similar to the Classic Controller, but features handle grips...
Wii Sure Shot rifle and hunting game launched in US
Not going to be a PETA favourite 16 January 2009 15:01 GMT
In a game/peripheral combo that certainly isn't going to win any awards from PETA, North American Hunting Extravaganza and the Sure Shot rifle controller accessory have been released in the States.

Similarly to many other Wii accessories, the Wii Remote and...
Street Fighter IV PS3 official joysticks unveiled
With five wireless controllers available too 4 December 2008 16:51 GMT
This pair of joysticks for Street Fighter IV bring that arcade feel to the PlayStation 3.

Mad Catz has developed both official Street Fighter IV "FightSticks", one in a regular edition, the second in a "Tournament Edition" which the company has said will only...
Rockstar demonstrates the GTA IV PC video editor
Make your own GTA mini-movie 19 November 2008 11:09 GMT
Rockstar has released a set of four videos showing off what you can do with the video editor including the PC version of GTA IV, and it's really quite impressive to say the least.

The PC game, released in Europe on 3rd December, allows you to hit F2 at any time...
PS3 wireless keypad gets November 28th UK release
Will cost £24.99 18 November 2008 18:10 GMT
The wireless keypad for the PlayStation 3 unveiled at the Leipzig Games Convention is set for release in the UK on November 28th, priced at £24.99.

The keypad clips into both Sixaxis and DualShock 3 controllers and will allow gamers to simply type as if they...
EA announces Spore patch with free limbs
Plus fixes a few glitches 18 November 2008 17:06 GMT
EA has announced a brand new Spore patch that will give away free limbs to gamers as well as fix a few small glitches.

A total of 24 free arms and legs will be available for players to take advantage of, and are being dished out to mark the US launch of the...
Boy, 15, collapses after playing WoW for 24 hours straight
Suffers epileptic seizure due to lack of sleep and food 18 November 2008 16:10 GMT
A 15-year-old boy collapsed and had to be taken to hospital after he played the new World of Warcraft game, Wrath of the Lich King, for a reported 24 hours straight.

The teen from Sweden was playing the game with his friends when he went into convulsions, suffering...
Music Mogul to bring Second Life-esque virtual world to music fans
Plus give musicians a virtual stage to perform 18 November 2008 13:08 GMT
Vivendi Games executive Nicholas Longano has teamed up with songwriter and producer Rodney Jerkins to work on an online virtual world based around music.

A more basic version of Second Life, the site Music Mogul will feature social-networking functions, online...
eDimensional announces the new Access singlehand controller
Allows total control of games with one hand 17 November 2008 16:48 GMT
eDimensional has once again teamed up with modding design supremo Ben Heckendorn to create the Access Controller, compatible with the Playstation 2, Playstation 3 and PC platforms.

The eDimensional Access Singlehand Controller allows those who only have one...
Sony patent shows plans for break-apart controller
Motion-sensing too 31 October 2008 18:51 GMT
This is a recent parent application from Sony Computer Entertainment America, that seems to show some sort of break-apart, motion-sensing DualShock 3.

There were murmerings of such a controller back in the summer, but we were unsure as to whether this would...
Want to double your external Wii storage?
Simple procedure makes it possible 24 October 2008 14:51 GMT
So everyone knows that the Wii's storage is pretty rubbish, and although the console's SD card compatibility helps to some extent, that fact it cannot read any card larger than 2GB is pretty restricting.

Well now some clever CAG forum user has figured out how...
Thrustmaster launches Wiimote strap charger
No more chunky chargers... 23 October 2008 21:08 GMT
Thrustmaster has launched the T-Strap Charger NW, which replaces both the need for hundreds of AA batteries and chunky recharging systems.

In the pack comes a replacement battery compartment for the Wii remote, which contains two rechargable batteries, and a...
PSP Plus brings DualShock controls to Sony's handheld
Albeit in a roundabout way 9 October 2008 18:13 GMT
Sony has announced a new feature called PSP Plus, that will see rumble support being added to the company's handheld via the DualShock 3 controller - albeit in a rather roundabout way.

Firstly, you'll need to have a PS3 and a copy of PS3 game Resistance 2 -...
Thrustmaster launches the T-X3 PS3 Charge Hub
Provides three additional USBs and charges controllers 25 September 2008 15:13 GMT
Thrustmaster has launched its T-X3 Charge Hub for PS3, which will give three additional USB powered ports to the gaming console while also acting as a storing and charging unit for two PS3 controllers.

Current PS3s only come with two USB ports, so the T-X3 Charge...
Nintendo adds a splash of colour to the Wii
New handstraps for the Wiimote in pink, blue, green and - oh, white 22 August 2008 16:36 GMT
Just when we thought Nintendo didn't think any other colour but white existed when it came to Wii, it went all revolutionary on us and came up with these.

Ok, so it's baby steps we're talking here, but these coloured straps for your Wiimote are the first nod...
Zeekey app for Zeemote available for Nokia phones
Works with N-Gage platform 20 August 2008 13:02 GMT
Nokia is going to be the first phone manufacturer to offer the Zeemote Zeekey application for its phones.

This app basically means that the Zeemote JS1 controller can be used for powering your way round N-Gage games and other S60 applications.

According...
Nokia pairs up with Zeemote too
Will include the controller in special gaming bundles 15 August 2008 11:49 GMT
First it got Sony Ericsson on side, and now Zeemote has got Nokia on board too with a new promotion in Germany, all in the run up to Leipzig.

The company, which makes wireless controllers for mobile devices, has signed an agreement that will see Nokia advertising...
Control your canoe with a Wiimote
For the ultimate in geek 11 August 2008 19:36 GMT
If you love the great outdoors, but just don't really like the effort that comes with most of it, then some crazy developers have put together a device that means you could enjoy canoeing, without all that pesky paddling.

Take a look at the video and you'll...
Asus Eee Stick gets official
To be bundled with Eees, along with special games 6 August 2008 14:02 GMT
Asus has officially launched the "Eee Stick" as seen earlier this year at the Computex trade show.

Calling the launch a "world's first", the Eee Stick is described as an "easy-to-use yet highly versatile Plug and Play wireless controller" for PCs that translates...
Play Crysis with Sixaxis on your PS3
Configure the buttons to play like your mouse 4 August 2008 16:58 GMT
You can now play Crysis on your PS3, with your PS3 controller - or any of your other PC games for that matter.

Yes indeed. Streaming software by StreamMyGame, that enables PC games to be played on the PlayStation 3, now enables you to play PC games with your...
Sony Ericsson teams up with Zeemote to offer free wireless controllers
Netherlands customers get more when they buy W760i 4 August 2008 12:36 GMT
Zeemote and Sony Ericsson have announced a partnership to bring console-like gameplay to the W760i mobile phone.

Sony Ericsson plans to give away Zeemote's JS1 wireless handheld controller with every purchase of its new 3G handset in the Netherlands.