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Rock Band Stand Reviewed, Declared Decent

In most households, Rock Band has destroyed any semblance of a classy living room. But this stand by Dude Thing Creations hopes to organize your life and justify your tax bracket with their Rock Band stand (for everything but drums). Running $55 and constructed of wood, Gizmodo had a hands-on and declared, "It works! propping up your guitars against this thing is much classier than leaning them against walls, cabinets, chairs, dogs or ottomans. There's even two sets of hooks on either side so you can wrap your cables around them for even more neatness."

Anticipating the comments, I'm going to point out that, yes, you could make such a contraption at home for less money. But given what we've already spent on Rock Band, what's another fitty?

Lightning Review: Rock Band Stand Keeps Your Guitars, Controllers and Mics in Check
[Gizmodo]


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Space Invaders Tumbler Can Be Your Cup

You sit in His cubicle every day. You do His work. On His computer. While drinking His coffee. We'd say that your life sucks, but your life isn't even your life. It's His life. The Man's life. And yeah, it sucks.

So keep one thing for yourself. Drink His coffee out of your own damn cup. Available in 3 different colors, the Space Invaders Tumbler will cost you $10.90 of His money. Enjoy.

Space Invaders Tumbler
[NCSX via Play Gadgets]


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GelaSkins Arrive For PSP And DS

Most laptop fans will have heard of GelaSkins, protective/decorative covers that can be stuck and unstuck to your favorite gadgets with extreme ease. Now GelaSkins has just announced that they'll begin selling DS and PSP cases as well. For $20 a pop, the covers aren't super cheap, but they really are well-printed with very rich colors. Also of note: PSP and DS GelaSkins include clear screen protectors and PSP versions include matchy-matchy seamless wallpaper. Oooooh! Fancy! More shots after the jump:
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Yes, We Could Use Adorable Classic DS Covers

I'm generally pretty good about restraining from DS accessories purchases, but these classic Nintendo cases from an Etsy seller are a little piece of fantastic. Constructed of hand-sewn felt, the pieces are far from polished, mass-produced products, but that's precisely what makes them so charming in the first place. Pick one up for $13 or both for $21. In continuing with my fast food metric of the day, that's anywhere from 3-5 value meals.

Classic Nintendo DS Lite Pouch Pack
[Etsy via technabob]


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Triforce Cutting Board, Now You're Playing With Flour

For Kotaku's ever-growing chef contingent, this Zelda-inspired cutting board is built from the finest (we don't really know if it is the finest, but it sounds good) walnut and hard-maple wood for chopping as many leafy vegetables as it takes for gems to pop out. We know the $125 price tag will prove too hefty for some, but for what is surely the world's first foray into unlicensed, triforce-themed cutting blocks, we can't complain too much. Besides, we'd drop that amount in a heart piece if it included a bundled Master Sword Ginsu. We apologize for the lame puns. We're all done now.

Triforce End-Grain Cutting Board [Etsy via HawtyMcBloggy]


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Buy Some Wii Crap For Your Wii Fit

Wii Fit's coming! Means that, along with it, will come a load of crap aimed at prying some extra cash from gullible Wii owners. Crap like this crap here. Above are two examples of Subsonic's line of Wii Fit "merchandise". Some of it looks barely practical. Some of it makes snake oil look like a Swiss army knife. On offer are silicon mats (so you don't slip!), a rechargeable battery pack for the balance board (OK, that's somewhat useful), a carry bag for your balance board (let's work our fat thighs off at your place!) and, best of all, a "microfiber spray and dust cleaner for special electronic materials"!!!!!! No, thanks.
Subsonic Wii Fit Accessories

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RumbleSeat, The Gamer's Loveseat

We've all seen the seats with built-in speakers, but they are severely limited. While a couch is multifunctional—prepared for an impromptu nap or make-out session—current gaming chairs offer a more narrow seated existence good only for one person in one position.

The $248.95 RumbleSeat offers vibrate-y gaming for two. While not hooking directly to your console, it will serve as an additional set of speakers for your television. And just imagine sitting next to your best friend after beating Army of Two, your rears sweating on the baby blue microfiber cover, the musk of another's Cheeto breathe entering your nostrils...good luck capturing that awkward sexual tension on a unicycle.

RumbleSeat
[Boomchair via Crave]


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Scary, Scary Mario Bros. Bootlegs

One Hong Kong retailer gives us a taste of just what Mario and Luigi would look like if Miyamoto went mad and decided to co-brand the franchise with Nightmare on Elm Street flicks. Seriously, these plush toys are freaky—we're talking clown freaky, or even Cher's cheeks no longer move when she talks, freaky (people still listen to Cher, right?). Plus, we're finding it more than a little gross that the curtains don't match the nose drapes, if you know what we mean.

Thanks Andy, sorry I called you Jason!


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Phantom Lapboard Finally Released?

Infinium Labs Phantom console will never see the light of day, but it seems that it's finally going to release something as the long-in-development Phantom Lapboard—a wireless keyboard and mouse combo—is available for purchase and may actually ship sometime soon. For $130 US, your pointing, clicking and typing needs can be met easily from the comfort of your lap should you choose to risk a purchase from the Phantom online store.

Caveat emptor and all that.

A Gaming Miracle [Just Press Play via Game|Life]


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Saitek Devoured By Mad Catz

Finally Mad Catz can offer some decent PC peripherals, and it only cost them $30 million. The video game accessory giants have acquired flight stick masters Saitek in a deal to further establish MC as the place to go if you want to make something on a screen move without a keyboard and mouse. Saitek's employees are expected to join Mad Catz and get much more dynamic t-shirts for trade shows.
Eric Winkler, Saitek's founder, commented: "Joining Saitek with Mad Catz is a truly complementary step that leverages the strengths of each side, gives the combined business a new scale, and strengthens the relationships with both suppliers and customers. I am proud of what the Saitek team has achieved in its 28 years and I thank all those who made it possible.
I've long been a fan of Saitek's stuff, as it not only works well, but generally looks awesome as well. Here's hoping the flourish under their new rule. More »

only in hong kong

Limited Nike PSP & Nintendo DS Cases

You may remember Hong Kong lifestyle mag Milk from its recent limited edition Xbox 360s that were very easy on the eyes. It appears that Milk is doing another gaming collaboration alongside their newest issue, giving away a pair of Nike and Milk designed cases that hold a PSP and Nintendo DS in a brown and pink, respectively, suede-like sheath with issue #329. They may not be the prettiest cases, but someone, somewhere is going to eat these up, if only for the brand association. Have your friends on location grab you a copy of the latest issue, just in case they start fetching big bucks on eBay or the Hypebeast boards.

Milk [via High Snobiety]


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High Score 100 In The Wild

Even while on vacation in the wilderness of Arizona, as I was this weekend, I still keep an eye out for my two most passionate hobbies...video games and Transformers...so when I spotted High Score 100 at a Wal Mart in the middle of nowhere, I had to pick him up. Part of the Real Gear Robots line of TF toys, High Score here is a master fighter, having learned martial arts moves apparently by being touched by master warriors. If this actually worked, there would be master warriors hanging out on every street corner and the world would be a much happier place. McWhertor's original sighting at Comic Con 07 didn't do justice to the figure's fragility, as those two little shoulder buttons popped right off as soon as I tried to move them. Still a nice little addition to the line. I also spotted a Tech Transformer that changed from a game controller into a cannon, but I believe that unless it turns into a robot it doesn't count, so nya.

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A Master Chief To Hide Your Porn

Yes yes, I know. Another Halo post, but at least this time it's a relatively cute one. Mimoco has taken the USB flash drive and made it somewhat buyable by combining the utility of portable storage with the quirkiness of custom vinyl toys. Capitalizing on the current Halo craziness, series 1 of their Halo collection is coming October 18th and come in 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB for $49.95-$109.95. They come preloaded with Halo goodies including sound bytes, art, excerpts from the new Halo novel and a special episode of This Spartan Life. If Halo isn't your style they also carry Star Wars and Happy Tree Friends versions, so if you need your USB storage to look like something, there you go!

mimobots Art Toy USB Drives [Mimoco]


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React Brings Guitars For The Holidays

After the warm reception their red and black Reaper model received earlier this year, React is introducing two new models of wireless guitar controllers for the PS2. The blue, green and white number is called the Odyssey and is pretty enough, but The Legacy is the one that has me drooling. Not only does it have a very classy wood grain finish, but it also comes with a pair of wireless foot pedals. One pedal controls star power, while the other acts as a whammy bar. Perfect for those of us who constantly screw themselves up while flailing about to get star power going. Both new models should be available from Best Buy in November. More »

only in china

Get Your Ninetudo DS Accessories

ninetudoadapter.jpg Two summers ago, a friend of mine went to mainland China for a vacation - unluckily for her, she forgot her DS charger in Taipei. Fearing she'd have to go a day without checking in on her Animal Crossing village, she didn't realize that the wonderful world of Chinese bootlegs would be coming to her rescue: the Ninetudo DS power adapter! Those jokes about the Sonya PS3 didn't seem so far-fetched. Wonderland posted this photograph of the actual article (from a Flickr photostream by Crys) - so if anyone's stranded in China with no DS charger, fear not: it's Ninetudo to the rescue.

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Take-Two Sells Joytech

Take-Two today announced that they have sold "substantially all" of their Joytech video games accessories company to Mad Catz Interactive as part of a previously announced plan to ditch "non-core" businesses.

"The sale of the Joytech assets is consistent with one of the key goals we established in our 100 Day Plan: to develop strategic alternatives for any operations that we determined to be outside our core publishing business," said Ben Feder, Take-Two's Chief Executive Officer. "We are particularly pleased that we accomplished this goal in a manner that will allow substantially all of our Joytech employees in the U.S. and U.K. to join Mad Catz, which is a highly respected provider of video game peripherals."

They like that "substantially all" phrase don't they?

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Announces Sale of Joytech Video Game Accessories Subsidiary [Take Two]


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Xbox 360 Chatpad in the House

I haven't had a chance to really playtest it yet, but the new Chatpad for the Xbox 360 feels like it won't really get in the way while you're gaming. And texting with the thing will be a breeze for anyone who is used to thumbtyping. I'm a big fan of this device so far, I'll let you know how I feel after a few hours of intense gaming.


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360 Messenger Kit, Halo 3 Accessories Hit Next Week

The Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers and Headset and the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit both hit on Sept. 4, Microsoft announced today.

The wireless controllers, which feature Covenant Brute and Master Chief art by Todd McFarlane, sell for $60 a pop. The Spartan green and gold wireless headset also sells for $60.

The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit includes a backlit Chatpad that pops on to the bottom of your controller and a special headset that attaches to it. The two sell for $30, which seems like a pretty great price to me.