The Strangest Wii U Peripheral of 2013 Looks Like a Toilet Plunger
It's called Mike Cover for Wii U. And yes, it really looks like a toilet plunger.
The Hori Gem Pad May Just Make You a Better Fighting Gamer
Hori as a company has been making video game controllers for years. These have ranged from joysticks and FPS controllers to a mouse for console gaming. Their newest controller, the Gem Pad, is specifically designed for those who think fighting games are best played with a pad, and not a stick.
Everything You Could Want In A $275 Final Fantasy Keyboard
Behold the limited edition Final Fantasy XI XIth Anniversary keyboard, nearly $300 worth of Moogle-embossed enter keys and FF-fonted F-keys. It's so beautiful.
Aaahhh, Don't Do That To A Vita Screen!
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I don't care if this is the Japanese PlayStation equivalent of a ShamWow commercial, it's still captivating/horrifying to watch.
The Fastest Way To Ruin A Wii U Controller Is With These Hideous…
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Japanese peripheral company Hori, in their infinite widsom, have decided that the otherwise classy Wii U pad needs a little spicing up. So they've released a range of decals to help transform your expensive piece of consumer electronics into something that looks like a cheap Chinese knock-off.
This FPS Controller Will Shoot You in the Face
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Two big shooters fired out this fall: Halo 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. If you are into shooters (I mean, really into shooters), maybe you are looking for an edge. That's exactly what Japanese peripheral maker Hori hopes it can offer with its controller designed especially for FPS games on consoles. But does the…
The Hori Fighting Edge is a Beast of a Stick
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Persona Sure Makes a Lovely Arcade Stick
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The Case of the Foul-Smelling PS Vita Case
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Those pretty plastic peripherals can be painfully pungent, as commenter Hongo found out after his recent purchase of a place to keep his PS Vita. It's Stink Up on Kotaku!
What Were Japan's Favorite Peripherals of 2011?
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You Can Take This Wheel for More than One 3DS Game
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We're a little late reviewing Hori's official Mario Kart 7 Wheel peripheral, but I'm somewhat glad we are, thanks to some of the non-racing games I played with it on a whim. If this was just a piece of plastic meant for one game, the wheel is a $13 novelty at best, a luxury at worst, and not something where any…
Here’s a New Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Fight Stick to Kick…
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Serious fighting game players demand high-quality controllers and Hori's got a reputation for making some of the best. The Japanese accessories company's just released a controller tied to Capcom's Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, with varieties for PS3 and Xbox 360. If you're in need of a new whuppin' stick or just want …
Kicking Faces With HORI's Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Stick
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Real men (and women) who play games (well, fighting games) don't use control pads. Those are for children. Real men (and women) use sticks. And some of the best around are HORI's sticks.
Hori's Bringing an Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom Fight Stick, Don't Worry
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Though the game may have released this week, the official fight stick for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom isn't too far behind, says stickmaker Hori. It reuses some, eh, old MvC art and clocks in at $160, but hey, it's official, right? It'll be in stock sometime this month. A BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend stick also is…
Hori's TAC3 Brings a Mouse and (Tiny) Keyboard to the PS3
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Play a first-person shooter on a PC and you get the precision of a mouse. Play a first-person shooter on a console and you get the precision of a small plastic thumbstick, which is nowhere near as precise as a mouse.
How about a Steering Wheel for Your 3DS?
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When Mario Kart hit the Wii, Nintendo released a goofy plastic steering wheel that was supposed to simulate driving. Mario Kart 7 is around the corner. Know what that means?
This Is a Very Large Controller
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This past spring, Japanese peripheral maker Hori said it would make a specialized Miku Hatsune rhythm game controller if enough people pre-ordered it. Enough people did, and Hori made the controller. And it's huge.
Putting On 3DS Protective Film Is No Easy Task
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About a week ago, I purchased the Key's Factory 3DS protective screen. I took it out of the packaging, which reads "Easy to apply", and after seeing the number of steps needed to appeal the screen, I promptly played my 3DS without it.
The Return Of Radiant Silvergun Spawns A Pricey Arcade Stick
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Beloved, coveted Sega Saturn shoot 'em up Radiant Silvergun is coming to Xbox Live Arcade in 2011, thanks to developer Treasure. So too may a Radiant Silvergun arcade stick from Hori, but only if you really, really want it.
A Look At the PS3 High-Def, Snap-On Video Screen
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We haven't had a chance to take Hori's HD LCD Monitor 3 for the Playstation 3 for a full test run yet, but I wanted to give you a look at this high-def video monitor in action.