The Xbox One Controller Costs $60; the Headset is $25.
Microsoft finally got down to officially telling everyone the official price of an extra Xbox One controller, and it's $59.99. The Xbox One's headset—which isn't included in the box—is $24.99.
Sounds like peripheral company Performance Designed Products (PDP) is in trouble, and that in turn is affecting its sponsorship of fighting game outfit Team AfterGlowElite (Team AGE).
Razer Doesn't Make PS3 Accessories Because Its Boss Rarely Plays One
Interesting moment of candor earlier today from Min-Liang Tan, the CEO and "chief gamer" of Razer, maker of peripherals, laptops and other gaming hardware. On Twitter, Tan offered that he was "dusting off my PS3" to play The Last of Us. That dust, he said, is the reason Razer doesn't make products for that console.
Ultra-Real Assault Rifle Controller Pushes Ahead Despite Uproar
We first got wind of the "Delta Six," a super-realistic assault-rifle controller for those who like to put the FP into their FPSes, back in October. Predictably, the gun's purpose and look didn't play well in mainstream coverage, so it was pulled off the market. Now it's back, after a successful $200,000 Kickstarter.
How to Choose the Best Mechanical Keyboard (and Why You'd Want To)
Mechanical keyboards, or keyboards with full, individual switches under every key, have exploded in popularity recently, although the technology inside is as old as the keyboard itself. There's really no substitute for that solid, clicking sensation under your fingers as you type, and the satisfying sound each key…
Razer Accidentally Offers 90% Discount Coupon, Will Honor Most…
Earlier this week, a coupon "generated by a third party to test our shopping cart" was made available on peripheral company Razer's UK store. That coupon offered 90% off products at the store.
Razer's League of Legends Collector's Edition Peripherals Did Not Help…
When they aren't busy making tablet gaming computers, Razer has been known to toss out the odd gaming peripheral. Today the company assembles a team of official collector's edition League of Legends peripherals that, despite my hopes, did nothing to improve my in-game performance.
It's Kinda Like a Power Glove for Couch Potatoes
Japanese peripheral maker Thanko is releasing a wireless gesture controlled mouse that you can strap to your hand and, along with Thanko's Android-enabled TV converters, allow you to sit on you sofa and flick your finger around.
The Headphones That Didn't Screw Up a Second Chance to Succeed the…
Say this for Performance Designed Products, makers of the Afterglow Wireless Headset, a slick, luminous gaming accessory which promises universal functionality and evokes the costume design of Tron. They are very confident this will work, right out of the box, the very first time. Yet that has never been my experience…
Coming This Fall: A New Generation of Wacky Wii Peripherals
Without the Wii, human beings would not have invented the Wii bowling ball, the Wii steering wheel and other debatably useful pieces of plastic. With the Wii U comes mankind's next great leap in this sort of thing, as proven by the new products revealed today by peripheral-maker Atomic Accessories.
A Gaming Mouse and Keyboard Combo Made to Play Together
The mouse and keyboard are the sword and shield of the PC gamer, an alliance of hardware bent on game domination. They're both integral to the PC gaming experience, but rarely are they built to play together. There are plenty of matched sets, but rarely does their synergy extend beyond outward appearances.
Behold the Retron 2, A Machine that Is Both an NES and a SNES
There is a machine called the Retron 3, released last year by the gaming hardware folks at Hyperkin. That thing was a combo Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis.
The FUS1ON Pro Gaming Controller Makes My Tiny Xbox Thumbsticks Feel…
I'm a big fan of the Xbox 360 controller. Just recently, when Jason and I did our whole spiel about controllers, I noted my preference for Microsoft's controller, and even opined that the company had perfected the ergonomics of their not-so-great original Xbox controller.
Time to Play "What the Hell is This Thing Sony Just Patented?"
What the hell is this? A steering wheel? A jet fighter's yoke? It's certainly a peripheral for the PlayStation Move, with swing-wing handle grips out at the side. Why is that feature necessary?
Why is Razer Making Another Left-Handed Mouse?
After a successful Facebook PR campaign, peripheral manufacturers Razer have announced they'll be making a left-handed version of their Naga mouse.
The Greatest Achievement of This Console Generation is... Warm Hands?
What's the single greatest achievement of the current generation of video game consoles? While some might say motion control or the rise of online multiplayer, in today's Speak Up on Kotaku commenter Aikage is just happy to keep his hands under the covers.
Behold: Nintendo's Most Pointless Peripheral In Years
I possess an official stand for my Nintendo 3DS.
How Stretching Your Thumbs Could Make Your Games Feel Better
The University of Utah News Center reported today that their engineers are hard at work developing a new video game peripheral that stretches the skin on your thumbs.
The Case of the Foul-Smelling PS Vita Case
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!
A Bluetooth Gamepad, Daisy Chaining Headset, and Other Things…
The annual Consumer Electronics Show is the time for gaming peripheral makers to shine, and not many are quite as shiny as SteelSeries. They're doing up CES 2012 big with a tiny Bluetooth gamepad, some travel-friendly headsets, and mice, mice, mice.