Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[DJ Hero 2 now available for purchase, Beck still wondering about royalty checks]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/dj-hero-2-now-available-for-purchase-beck-still-wondering-about/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/dj-hero-2-now-available-for-purchase-beck-still-wondering-about/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/dj-hero-2-now-available-for-purchase-beck-still-wondering-about/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments You seriously can't make this stuff up -- in what can only be assumed is a nod to the one and only Beck, Activision actually is shipping two turntables and a microphone with DJ Hero 2. And that bundle is finally on sale starting today. We'd heard earlier in the year that the company was aiming for a fall release, and sure enough, consumers can get their holiday shopping started early by heading to Best Buy (where they'll receive a hard-shell turntable carrying case), Walmart (where the original DJ Hero will be thrown in gratis when buying the DJ Hero 2 Party Bundle on Wii or Xbox 360) or Amazon (where Linkin Park's A Thousand Suns will be oh-so-graciously tossed in for no charge). Check it right now for $59.99 (software only) to $149.99 (the full monty).

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]]> activisionamazonbest buyBestBuycontrollerdj herodj hero 2DjHeroDjHero2e3e3 2010E32010game controllerGameControllergamingmicrophonemusicmusic gameMusicGamenow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSaleturntableturntable controllerTurntableControllervideowalmart Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:04:00 -0400 21|19679866 <![CDATA[Nintendo unlikely to significantly alter 3DS design before release]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/nintendo-unlikely-to-significantly-alter-3ds-design-before-relea/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/nintendo-unlikely-to-significantly-alter-3ds-design-before-relea/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/nintendo-unlikely-to-significantly-alter-3ds-design-before-relea/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments In an interview from this year's E3 that's only just been published, Nintendo 3DS platform producer Hideo Konno says that the upcoming handheld is in its "final shape." Reggie Fils-Aime, the company's leading North American voice, has more recently told us that, au contraire, the E3 consoles are not the final design, though parsing the two into one coherent message would suggest that Nintendo's just leaving itself room to make small changes if the need arises. Konno's chat with Wired also touches on the 3DS' screen size, with him suggesting the glasses-free stereoscopic effect could be taken all the way to the size of a TV but requires the user to be in a very precise position, which is what makes it unfeasible. Teased about potentially making a 3DS XL, the veteran game guru says Nintendo's sticking with the current form factor for portability's sake, but he clearly isn't closing the door on the idea if and when 3DS sales begin to wane. There's a lot more here, including discussion of the new handheld's analog nub and MotionPlus-like gyro and accelerator combo, so why not show the source link some love?

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]]> 3d3d gaming3dGaming3dsdesigne3e3 2010E32010gyrohandheldhandheld consolehandheld gamingHandheldConsoleHandheldGaminghideo konnoHideoKonnointerviewnintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dsproducershape Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:45:00 -0400 21|19551667 <![CDATA[Two days at E3 with a Vicon Revue life-blogging camera (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/two-days-at-e3-with-a-vicon-revue-life-blogging-camera-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/two-days-at-e3-with-a-vicon-revue-life-blogging-camera-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/two-days-at-e3-with-a-vicon-revue-life-blogging-camera-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Two days at E3 with a Vicon Revue life-blogging camera (video) Each year the video gaming Mecca that is the Electronics Entertainment Expo seems to get a little more... stale. I've been attending since 1997, back when PC games dominated the show floor, scantily-clad mascots were everywhere, and press releases were handed out in three-ring binders. Despite the increasing sameness of it all it's still a huge privilege to go, an invitation I receive every summer and wish I could share with all my gamer friends -- which is, at this point, just about all of them. This year, thanks to Vicon, who kindly let me borrow one of its wearable Revue cameras, I can finally take you all along for the ride.

Gallery: Vicon Revue at E3

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]]> alzheimersdementiae3e3 2010E32010featurefeaturedfeatureshands-onlife blogginglife-bloggingLifeBloggingmicrosoftmicrosoft sensecamMicrosoftSensecamrevuesensecamviconvicon revueViconRevuevideo Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:08:00 -0400 21|19531026 <![CDATA[Nintendo 'not satisfied' with online efforts, but no big changes in store]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/nintendo-not-satisfied-with-online-efforts-but-no-big-change/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/nintendo-not-satisfied-with-online-efforts-but-no-big-change/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/nintendo-not-satisfied-with-online-efforts-but-no-big-change/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Le sigh. For years now, Nintendo's online efforts have quite clearly lagged behind those of Sony and Microsoft, both of which have placed a priority on nailing online multiplayer and making it part of the draw for prospective buyers. Xbox LIVE is a entire universe of online goodies, and it's the exception rather than the rule to see a major title launch on the 360 sans online play; in many ways, Sony sings a similar tune. Nintendo, meanwhile, seems to keep online play on the back burner, occasionally throwing it in where it's easy enough to add but never really going out of its way to make sure the latest AAA title will allow Bobby and Jacky to play from across the street. During an investors meeting last week at E3, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata confessed that he's "not currently satisfied with the online efforts that we have made so far," and that the Big N is "working at ways to improve those." In an episode of corporate double-speak to end all corporate double-speak, he followed up with this gem: "On the other hand, I do not think that online functionality is something that we should be devoting resources to for every single product." Seriously, Iwata? You can't think of a single reason why the next installment of Balls of Fury could benefit from online support? For shame.

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]]> consolee3e3 2010E32010game consoleGameConsolegamingNintendonintendo wiiNintendoWiionline gamingOnlineGamingSatoru IwataSatoruIwataShigeru MiyamotoShigeruMiyamotowii Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:56:00 -0400 21|19526389 <![CDATA[Nintendo explains Vitality Sensor's absence at E3: show was too 'loud and stressful']]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/nintendo-explains-vitality-sensors-absence-at-e3-show-was-too/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/nintendo-explains-vitality-sensors-absence-at-e3-show-was-too/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/nintendo-explains-vitality-sensors-absence-at-e3-show-was-too/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Nintendo explains Vitality Sensor's absense at E3: show was too 'loud and stressful' At E3 this year we were absolutely sure that Nintendo would finally release the details of its finger-trapping peripheral, the Vitality Sensor. The company revealed the thing the year prior and, well, it sure seemed like time to make it official. But, that didn't happen, and Nintendo's Cammie Dunaway (star of the 2009 Vitality Sensor reveal) told Game Set Watch why: there was just too much other stuff. Yes, Nintendo "had a really packed agenda" and was too busy showing off another Metroid sequel, another Zelda sequel and, shocker, another Kid Icarus sequel to make room for something that is actually new. She continues that E3 is "noisy and adrenaline-filled, and loud and stressful, and it just didn't seem like the best environment to introduce a product that's really about relaxing." So, here we are, left sitting alone, index fingers coldly exposed to the elements, forced to find other ways to relax on our own.

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]]> cammie dunawayCammieDunawaye3e3 2010E32010nintendonintendo vitality sensornintendo wiiNintendoVitalitySensorNintendoWiivitality sensorVitalitySensorwii Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:22:00 -0400 21|19525888 <![CDATA[Nintendo 3DS will launch 'in all major markets' by March 2011, design still being tweaked]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/nintendo-3ds-will-launch-in-all-major-markets-by-march-2011-d/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/nintendo-3ds-will-launch-in-all-major-markets-by-march-2011-d/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/nintendo-3ds-will-launch-in-all-major-markets-by-march-2011-d/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments When Nintendo of Japan first announced the 3DS (think: way back in March), it promised a release of the portable by the fiscal year ending March 2011. Given the DS and DSi's six-month global rollout window, however, we weren't sure if that applied to the world or just the company's backyard -- sure, we've heard rumors of a UK release in October, but nothing's been confirmed. Cue Nintendo of America's president Reggie Fils-Aime to give a definitive answer: "The one thing, for sure, is that we will launch in all of our major markets by March 31, 2011." Well, that about settles it in our mind. Fils-Aime also clarifies that what we saw on the floor is not the final design -- something that was mentioned during the press conference -- but we wouldn't expect anything more than slightly altered button placement (for its part, the official site lists "look," battery, pre-installed software, and supported languages as TBA). But hey, if you want to believe a third screen is possible, don't let us stop you from dreaming.

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]]> 3d3dsdesigne3e3 2010E32010fils aimefils-aimeFilsAimemarchmarch 2011March2011nintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dsproto typeProtoTypereggiereggie fils aimereggie fils-aimeReggieFils-aimeReggieFilsAime Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:42:00 -0400 21|19525240 <![CDATA[GAEMS suitcase is the solution for bad-spelling, frequently-travelling Xbox 360 gamers]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/gaems-suitcase-is-the-solution-for-bad-spelling-frequently-trav/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/gaems-suitcase-is-the-solution-for-bad-spelling-frequently-trav/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/gaems-suitcase-is-the-solution-for-bad-spelling-frequently-trav/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments GAEMS Suitcase is the solution for bad-spelling, frequently-travelling Xbox 360 gamers Schlepping your Xbox 360 around in your carry-on is a hardly ideal solution for platinum-level frequent fliers. Not only does it take up a significant portion of your roller, but once you get where you're going there's no guarantee that your hotel's wood-paneled tube will know what to do with your high-end gaming machine. Enter the GAEMS Portable Console Gaming and Entertainment System, which carries not only an Xbox but also a 15-inch, 720p LCD in the lid, and speakers to boot. Flip open your console and you're good to go, though we're wondering whether there's room in there for the power brick too. We do know that your controllers will not fit, which seems like an unfortunate design choice if you ask us. The GAEMS suitcase ships sometime before the end of the year for around $250, and yes there are PS3 and new Xbox 360 versions coming too.

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]]> e3e3 2010E32010gaemsgaems suitcaseGaemsSuitcasemicrosoftmicrosoft xbox 360MicrosoftXbox360portable console gaming and entertainment systemPortableConsoleGamingAndEntertainmentSystemsuitcasexboxxbox 360Xbox360 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:35:00 -0400 21|19522930 <![CDATA[Entelligence: The aftermath of E3]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/entelligence-the-aftermath-of-e3/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/entelligence-the-aftermath-of-e3/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/entelligence-the-aftermath-of-e3/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.
Last week's E3 show was pretty wild. All the major players upped their game quite a bit -- pun intended. Here's my breakdown of the show.

Microsoft: The folks in Redmond led the way with an intro launch party featuring a custom performance from Cirque de Soleil. That was just to warm things up -- when it came to actual announcements, Microsoft took a two-tiered approach. On one hand it's building on the success of long established titles like Gears of War, Fable and of course, Halo. On the other it's taking the time to re-boot the Xbox 360 with Kinect, which brings controller-free gaming to the platform, as well as adding voice and gesture controls. I think Kinect is a major leap forward in the gaming experience that will appeal to both mainstream and casual gamers. With a streamlined new Xbox 360 and an impressive set of launch titles debuting alongside, Kinect is more akin to a console launch than a peripheral. Overall, I'd say Microsoft is in the lead post-E3 and very well positioned for holiday.

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]]> 3dscolumncolumnse3e3 2010E32010entelligencekinectmicrosoftmovenintendoplaystation movePlaystationMoveps3sonywiixboxxbox 360Xbox360 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:01:00 -0400 21|19523146 <![CDATA[Hori's PS3 MMO Controller is large and in charge]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/horis-ps3-mmo-controller-is-large-and-in-charge/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/horis-ps3-mmo-controller-is-large-and-in-charge/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/horis-ps3-mmo-controller-is-large-and-in-charge/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Hori's PS3 MMO Controller is large and in charge With a name like "PS3 MMO Controller" there's probably not much more that you need to know about this monstrous creation from Hori. It isn't exactly Final Fantasy themed, but seems to be targeted for those who will be chocobo breeding in XIV. Its main component is, of course, the big white keyboard, but there's also that extension on the left side, replicating the left portion of a Dual Shock and looking like something found on a Battlestar Galactica set (the original, natch). On the right side of the keyboard lies the other analog stick and full complement of buttons. We're thinking we'd rather tackle the denizens of hell for real than attempt God of War 3 with this thing, but for the massive crowd it should do quite well -- whenever it actually ships. Hori didn't have a price in mine just yet either.

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]]> controllere3e3 2010E32010game controllerGameControllerkeyboardmmoplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sony playstation 3SonyPlaystation3 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:35:00 -0400 21|19522926 <![CDATA[OnLive's MicroConsole coming by end of 2010]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/onlives-microconsole-coming-by-end-of-2010/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/onlives-microconsole-coming-by-end-of-2010/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/onlives-microconsole-coming-by-end-of-2010/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Now that OnLive's beta is (kind of) out the door -- a "bumpy takeoff" as coined by founder Steve Perlman -- the company is talking about its future plans. One of those happens to be a piece of hardware dubbed the MicroConsole that'll serve as the link from the service to your TV. Talking with Joystiq at E3, Perlman said it expects to push the device out "by the end of 2010" and that beta users are already using it. So, when can we get in on that beta?

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]]> e3e3 2010E32010micro consoleMicroConsoleon liveOnLiveperlmansteve perlmanStevePerlman Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:00:00 -0400 21|19522786 <![CDATA[ForceTek XIO: the gaming controller that hurts you, not the TV (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/forcetek-xio-the-gaming-controller-that-hurts-you-not-the-tv/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/forcetek-xio-the-gaming-controller-that-hurts-you-not-the-tv/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/forcetek-xio-the-gaming-controller-that-hurts-you-not-the-tv/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Forget the Wiimote, PlayStation Move and Kinect; here's a controller that actually makes you feel the games. At E3 earlier this week, startup firm ForceTek was seen demoing its XIO Virtual Gaming System -- a rather fancy name for a force-feedback arm exoskeleton that "provides a controlled resistance" to your arm and wrist movement. The rig sure looks like a great addition for action games -- imagine feeling a virtual basketball bouncing, or your virtual machine gun recoiling, or even the reaction force from a virtual punch. Want it now? Try next year, when the XIO will apparently ship at a "competitive" price comparable to that of a guitar for Guitar Hero. See the controller in action after the break, and try not to wince.

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]]> controllere3e3 2010E32010force feedbackforce feedback armforce feedback gamingForceFeedbackForceFeedbackArmForceFeedbackGamingForcetekforcetek xioForcetekXiogaminggaming armgaming controllerGamingArmGamingControllervideoxio Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:03:00 -0400 21|19522170 <![CDATA[Turtle Beach Ear Force Z2 ears-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/turtle-beach-ear-force-z2-ears-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/turtle-beach-ear-force-z2-ears-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/turtle-beach-ear-force-z2-ears-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments With its Ear Force line, Turtle Beach has turned the gaming headset from niche product into must-have accessory for many serious gamers -- particularly those engaging in some warfare of a modern variety. The wireless, 7.1-channel X41 model sits on the high end, but Turtle Beach is now offering those on a bit of a budget a new option: the Ear Force Z2. At $69.95 it isn't exactly cheap, but compared to the other products on the segment it is something of a bargain. Click on through for our impressions.

Gallery: Turtle Beach Ear Force Z2

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]]> e3e3 2010E32010ear forceear force z2EarForceEarForceZ2featurefeaturedfeatureshands-onturtle beachturtle beach ear force z2TurtleBeachTurtleBeachEarForceZ2 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:38:00 -0400 21|19521819 <![CDATA[Razer Starcraft II and Xbox 360 peripherals hands-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/razer-starcraft-ii-and-xbox-360-peripherals-hands-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/razer-starcraft-ii-and-xbox-360-peripherals-hands-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/razer-starcraft-ii-and-xbox-360-peripherals-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Razer Starcraft II and Xbox 360 peripherals hands-on Razer's meteoric rise from second-tier mouse maker to top-shelf peripheral guru has been nothing short of incredible, and its success has enabled it to start to focus a little more on the niche groups. Such is its latest addition: a keyboard, mouse, and headset designed just for RTS gamers, and specifically for Starcraft II. We spent some time sampling their APM-enhancing abilities, and checked out the latest revision of the company's upcoming Xbox 360 Onza controller too. It's all after the break.

Gallery: Razer at E3 2010

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]]> apmbansheecontrollere3e3 2010E32010featurefeaturedfeaturesgame controllerGameControllerhands-onkeyboardmaraudermicrosoftmicrosoft xbox 360MicrosoftXbox360mouserazerrtsspectrestarcraftstarcraft 2Starcraft2xbox 360Xbox360 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:49:00 -0400 21|19521755 <![CDATA[Nox Audio explores audiophile options with Scout mini headset, we go ears-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/nox-audio-explores-audiophile-options-with-scout-mini-headset-w/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/nox-audio-explores-audiophile-options-with-scout-mini-headset-w/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/nox-audio-explores-audiophile-options-with-scout-mini-headset-w/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments When the Scout in-ear headset launches this fall, it'll actually be Nox Audio's second debut product -- the first is the Specialist we just reviewed -- but unlike that pair of supra-aural cans, these little devils may actually have quality sound. Even in the hustle and bustle of the E3 2010 floor, we were able to make out clear, nuanced audio from their balanced armature drivers, and were impressed by the build quality as well. The silicone tab attached to each phone kept them more easily affixed to the ears, and both the in-line microphone and send / end button for calls were so tiny a Nox rep had to point them out -- at first, we thought they were part of the cord. At an estimated $70, though, we'll be eager to see how they compete with Klipsch, not to mention Apple's model.

Gallery: Nox Audio Scout ears-on

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]]> E3E3 2010E32010earbudsearphoneshands-onheadphonesheadsetNoxNox AudioNox Audio ScoutNoxAudioNoxAudioScoutScout Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:38:00 -0400 21|19518074 <![CDATA[Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro guitar controller and MIDI-Pro adapter eyes-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/rock-band-3-fender-mustang-pro-guitar-controller-and-midi-pro-ad/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/rock-band-3-fender-mustang-pro-guitar-controller-and-midi-pro-ad/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/rock-band-3-fender-mustang-pro-guitar-controller-and-midi-pro-ad/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We still can't get time with the Fender Mustang Pro guitar controller while actually playing Rock Band 3, but the gang at the Mad Catz booth were fine enough with us letting us toy around on its own, sans game. So, how does it feel just silently going through chords and scales? Sturdy as can be, sure, and the 100-plus buttons for the neck feel like they'll stand up for a good bit of time. That said, it felt harder than a real guitar locating the strings and frets -- especially a pain for faster chord changing. Also a burden? No ability to bend strings -- not that you'll be able to bend on the Squier Stratocaster either, as it turns out, but that's a whole 'nother issue. We also got some eyes on the MIDI Pro Adapter for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii; there isn't much to look at for now, but if you get your kicks from plastic dongles, hey, we've got all the photos you need below.

Gallery: Fender Mustang Pro Guitar Controller hands-on

Gallery: Mad Catz's Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro Adapter

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]]> e3e3 2010E32010eaelectronic artsElectronicArtsfenderfender mustangFenderMustangguitarguitar controllerGuitarControllerhands-onharmonixmad catzMadCatzmtvmtv gamesMtvGamesmusicmustangpropro guitarProGuitarrb3rock bandrock band 3RockBandRockBand3 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:08:00 -0400 21|19519575 <![CDATA[New Xbox 360 shows up in the wild, gets unboxed, torn asunder and modded]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/new-xbox-360-shows-up-in-the-wild-gets-unboxed-torn-asunder-an/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/new-xbox-360-shows-up-in-the-wild-gets-unboxed-torn-asunder-an/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/new-xbox-360-shows-up-in-the-wild-gets-unboxed-torn-asunder-an/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Hey, look at what we have here -- it's the new Xbox 360 that was just debuted a few days back -- and there's a lot going down with this one which has somehow made its way into the wild. We get the full unboxing treatment, a detailed teardown, and finish up with some delicious, light-paneled modding. While we can't really gather much beyond what we already know, the drive appears to be a Philips Lite-On DG-16D4S -- just in case you were wondering about that one. There's a video below showing off this one's new, modded exterior.

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]]> consolee3e3 2010E32010gaminghackhackslightsmicrosoftmodmodsnew xbox 360NewXbox360teardownunboxingvideoxboxxbox 360Xbox360 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:44:00 -0400 21|19521099 <![CDATA[Razer shows off Starcraft II series of gaming peripherals]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/razer-shows-off-starcraft-ii-series-of-gaming-peripherals/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/razer-shows-off-starcraft-ii-series-of-gaming-peripherals/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/razer-shows-off-starcraft-ii-series-of-gaming-peripherals/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Razer has been teasing these for months, but it's just now given us our first look at its new Starcraft II series of gaming peripherals. Those include the Razer Spectre gaming mouse, the Razer Marauder gaming keyboard, and the Razer Banshee gaming headset, which all boast the same Starcraft-themed designs complete with blue LEDs, and all the gamer-friendly touches you'd expect from Razer -- 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response on the keyboard, 5600 dpi resolution and button force adjustment on the mouse, and a detachable mic on the headset, to name just a few features. Of course, they'll also demand a bit of a premium price -- look for the Spectre mouse to run $80, and the Marauder keyboard and Banshee headset to each set you back $120 when they roll out sometime in the third quarter of this year (presumably alongside Starcraft II). Head on past the break for the complete press release, and hit up the gallery below for a closer look at the whole lot.

Gallery: Razer Starcraft II peripherals

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]]> bansheee3e3 2010E32010gaming headsetgaming keyboardgaming mouseGamingHeadsetGamingKeyboardGamingMouseheadsetkeyboardmaraudermouserazerspectrestarcraftstarcraft IIStarcraftIi Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:46:00 -0400 21|19520834 <![CDATA[Kinect guide: a preview and explanation of Microsoft's new full body motion sensor]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We've become so familiar with the "Project Natal" codename over the years that our tongues are still having a little trouble wrapping around Microsoft's new Kinect moniker for it. Still, what's in a name? Microsoft has finally shown us what matters with real games, real gameplay, and real hardware, and after spending some time with it using our very own human flesh to control the on-screen action, we feel like we're starting to get a pretty good grip on the experience. Follow after the break as we break down the complicated workings and emergent gameplay of Kinect.

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]]> e3e3 2010E32010full body motion controlFullBodyMotionControlkinectmicrosoftmotion controlmotion controllerMotionControlMotionControllervideoxboxxbox 360xbox 360 kinectXbox360Xbox360Kinect Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:02:00 -0400 21|19520665 <![CDATA[DualShock can be used in lieu of Navigation Controller]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/dualshock-can-be-used-in-lieu-navigation-controller/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/dualshock-can-be-used-in-lieu-navigation-controller/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/dualshock-can-be-used-in-lieu-navigation-controller/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Remember that rumor a couple years back of PS3 motion control gaming being based around a pull-apart DualShock 3? Well, perhaps it wasn't such a wild idea after all. No DualShock 3s have been harmed in the making of Move, but Joystiq has just confirmed that you can actually use the existing controller for Move gaming instead of springing for the Navigation Controller if you'd like. Obviously, you'll be one-handing the DualShock, not quite as comfortable as the Move's tiny, dedicated quasi-nunchuck, but it saves you $30 for your hassle. You'll only have access to the d-pad or four face buttons, depending on which side you choose, but interestingly, the Nav Controller's X and O buttons are redundant with the full Move wand, so hopefully this won't impact gameplay too greatly.

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]]> dualshockdualshock 3Dualshock3e3e3 2010E32010motion controlmotion controllerMotionControlMotionControllermoveplaystation 3playstation movePlaystation3PlaystationMoveps3sony Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:36:00 -0400 21|19520312 <![CDATA[Thrustmaster unveils its perfect replica HOTAS Warthog flight controller, we go hands-on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/thrustmaster-unveils-its-perfect-replica-hotas-warthog-flight-co/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/thrustmaster-unveils-its-perfect-replica-hotas-warthog-flight-co/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/thrustmaster-unveils-its-perfect-replica-hotas-warthog-flight-co/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Thrustmaster unveils its perfect replica HOTAS Warthog flight controller, we go hands-on (video) Flight sim aficionados tend to be a fanatical bunch. It isn't good enough if it isn't as realistic as humanly possible, and as technology improves more and more things get more and more possible. It's now been 10 years since Thrustmaster released its iconic HOTAS Cougar, a near-perfect replica of the F-16's Hands On Throttle and Stick, and now the company is following up with an even more realistic version for a very different sort of aircraft: the ground-pounding A-10C Warthog. It's as close as you can get to the real thing without getting commissioned, and we took it for a test-flight. Click on through for our impressions and some impressive footage of the thing in action.

Gallery: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog

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]]> e3e3 2010E32010featurefeaturedfeaturesflight controllerflight simflight simulationFlightControllerFlightSimFlightSimulationgame controllerGameControllerhands-onhotashotas warthogHotasWarthogsimulationthrustmastervideo Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:35:00 -0400 21|19518226 <![CDATA[Sony PlayStation Move hands on at E3: these lollypops don't lie]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/sony-playstation-move-hands-on-at-e3-these-lollypops-dont-lie/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/sony-playstation-move-hands-on-at-e3-these-lollypops-dont-lie/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/sony-playstation-move-hands-on-at-e3-these-lollypops-dont-lie/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sony's PlayStation Move was hardly the surprise of the show, after all we've been seeing it waved around in various forms for years. Likewise the price ($99 for a bundle with an Eye Toy camera and a game) wasn't exactly a shocker. Still, the release date of September 19th is earlier than anticipated, and the wealth of titles supporting the gadgets was a little unexpected too. We had a chance to sit down (and stand up) with a few of the best, and we're generally pleased. Move on after the break for our full impressions.

Gallery: Sony PlayStation Move at E3

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]]> e3e3 2010E32010featurefeaturedfeatureshands-onplaystationplaystation 3playstation movePlaystation3PlaystationMoveps3sonysony playstationmoveSonyPlaystationmove Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:29:00 -0400 21|19519628 <![CDATA[New Xbox 360 loses ability to flash a red ring, can still probably die a fiery death]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/new-xbox-360-loses-ability-to-flash-a-red-ring-can-still-probab/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/new-xbox-360-loses-ability-to-flash-a-red-ring-can-still-probab/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/new-xbox-360-loses-ability-to-flash-a-red-ring-can-still-probab/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It's a color we know so well, but it looks like Microsoft would like to dissociate itself from its RROD heritage, or perhaps just ran out of red LEDs: the new Xbox 360 only has a green ring around its power button, so even if you wrap the thing in a blanket and set it on fire, it won't be flashing red to tell you how it feels. This was unearthed in a spec sheet that Joystiq received from a tipster, along with all the other fancy specs you can see above. Overall the console is 17% smaller, which really goes to show that Microsoft was much more interested in noise and heat reduction than sliding the new 360 into a smaller crevice of your home entertainment center.

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]]> e3e3 2010E32010green ringGreenRinggrodmicrosoftnew xbox 360NewXbox360rrodspec sheetspecsSpecSheetxbox 360Xbox360 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:50:00 -0400 21|19519615 <![CDATA[PlayStation 3 in 3D impressions: almost, but not quite]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/playstation-3-in-3d-impressions-almost-but-not-quite/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/playstation-3-in-3d-impressions-almost-but-not-quite/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/playstation-3-in-3d-impressions-almost-but-not-quite/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments There are plenty of opinions to be had on 3D, and while many of the staff at Engadget could take it or leave it, this particular writer is a pretty firm fan of the concept. Notice the word "concept." 3D is hard to pull off well. We've all had to come to grips with the dimming effect of most 3D tech, due to the fact that we're only seeing about half the potential brightness of a display, and 3D gaming presents a whole different ream of problems. Follow after the break as we walk through some of our experiences with the PlayStation 3 in 3D and see if it can measure up to our hopes and dreams for a world with one extra dimension.

Gallery: PlayStation 3 in 3D

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]]> e3e3 2010E32010killzone 3Killzone3motorstormplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sonywipeoutwipeout hdWipeoutHd Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:41:00 -0400 21|19519496 <![CDATA[Check out our new Xbox 360 hub!]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/check-out-our-new-xbox-360-hub/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/check-out-our-new-xbox-360-hub/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/check-out-our-new-xbox-360-hub/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Did you hear? Microsoft just unleashed a new Xbox 360! You can get all the info we have on it at our new Xbox 360 hub!

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]]> e3e3 2010E32010hubhubsmicrosoftnew xbox 360NewXbox360xboxxbox 360Xbox360 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:26:00 -0400 21|19517568 <![CDATA[PlayStation Move shooting attachment in pictures: the ray gun you always dreamed of]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/playstation-move-shooting-attachment-in-pictures-the-ray-gun-yo/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/playstation-move-shooting-attachment-in-pictures-the-ray-gun-yo/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/playstation-move-shooting-attachment-in-pictures-the-ray-gun-yo/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We heard a mention of the PlayStation Move shooting attachment in Sony's Move E3 press release, but now that we've seen photos of the thing we think we're in love. The trigger of the attachment locks in with the analog "T" trigger button of the slotted-in Move controller for some sweet, shoot-tastic shooting, while the face buttons of the controller remain accessible thanks to a window cutout up top. But while we're sure it works great and all that silly nonsense, we're just totally enamored with the looks: it's like a 1950's ray gun, and with a light-up ball on the end and the future of motion gaming at your fingertips, perhaps that's not so far from the truth. The ray gun part. The 50's were actually a pretty bad year for motion controlled console gaming.

Gallery: PlayStation Move shooting attachment press shots

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