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Skateboard, Other Controllers Coming to Xbox 360

Is Microsoft answering the Wii Fit's Balance Board with some quirky accessories of its own? Qmotions, a subsidiary of a company called Actiga, announced it's partnering with Microsoft on a range of officially-endorsed third-party peripherals that use the Xbox 360's wireless tech.

Among these will be a Big Air action game controller to be launched in the second half of 2008, which Qmotions says is "a full size skateboard that operates with the Xbox 360 and is compatible with popular skateboarding games." The company had such a product, albeit wired, for the first Xbox compatible with SSX3 and Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

The companies didn't reveal other peripherals beyond the skateboard, nor did they say which games would be compatible with the upcoming products. But Xbox 360 owners, take heart: You, too, will soon be able take off your shoes and stand on something when you want to play video games.

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12:20 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Leigh Alexander
3,157 views, 42 comments

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Wireless GHIII Guitars Dated, Priced

Since Guitar Hero III's launch back in October, I have been on a quest for standalone wireless guitar controllers. Having purchased the game by itself thinking I would be satisfied playing while tethered to my Xbox 360, the videos of GH fans jumping off furniture soon swayed me to the wireless cause. My quest hit a snag when I realized the wireless controllers weren't out yet, but Activision promised they would be on the shelves in early 2008, and now they may be delivering on said promise. According to a source over at Primotech March is the month in which retailers will begin receiving shiny new standalone wireless guitar controllers for Guitar Hero III, with the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions running $69, and the Wiimote-embedded Wii version $10 cheaper at $59. Then shortly after we all run out to snag ours, Activision will no doubt reveal all new guitars for GHIV that will make us feel like idiots for buying these. Woot!

Guitar Hero 3 Standalone Guitars Priced, Dated, Pictured [Primotech]

Update: Activision reminds us that they have not actually officially announced anything about new wireless guitars but have confirmed that this information isn't accurate.

9:40 AM on Thu Jan 31 2008
By Mike Fahey
4,021 views, 59 comments

Latest by Hugoku: @mindinrewind: Sorry, I meant the current RB guitars. They are wired, open standard, yet they made it so it would not work in GHIII. What would stop them from changing configurations so their new wireless Les Paul would not work more »

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Corinex High-Speed Wireless Network For Gamers

Corinex has decided it feels bad for all you console users without a wireless network in your home. So, to alleviate the pain and limitations that come with a wired network, Corinex has come out with GameNet, a wireless, two-part networking solution to connect all of your consoles to the Internet. Here's the deal: connect one part to your broadband modem, and plug it into the wall. Then plug the wireless adapter into any console with an Ethernet port. And according to Corinex, with that two-minute process, you now have a connection to the Internet that's better than wireless, at 200 Mbps. If that really does sound like the perfect solution for you, a wire-free (er, reduced) and speedier world can be yours for US$169.99.

Gamers Get Leg-up on Opponents With Corinex's GameNet [CES Press Office]

11:00 AM on Tue Jan 8 2008
By torif
2,503 views, 62 comments

Latest by aldreams: GUYS, GUYS, I'm so sad, looks like gamers are NON technology people. In some cases is like you are comparing different stuff. Example: you compare another powerline adapter witch is 14Mbps vs 200 Mbps Corinex piece, its like comparing wireless more »

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Mad Catz To Make Wired, Wireless Rock Band Gear

Mad Catz just announced they signed a multi-year deal with Harmonix and MTV to start cranking out peripherals and "other products" for Rock Band worldwide.

The company has the rights to manufacture, market and sell game accessories including wired and wireless bass guitars, drum percussions sets and a wired microphone. They expect their first controllers to hit by the first half of the year.

"This agreement with MTV Games represents a natural opportunity for Mad Catz to combine our core competencies of producing and distributing high-quality accessories with the entertaining experience of Rock Band's interactive controllers," said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. "Mad Catz will produce premium instruments, allowing gamers and music fans to experience music in an entirely new light while taking on the personality of their favorite music idols."

"The addition of the Rock Band license is consistent with Mad Catz' stated goal to align ourselves with the most attractive brands and highly-anticipated software releases while seeking additional accessory opportunities to further diversify and grow our revenue base. With the ability to appeal to both hardcore and casual gamers alike, Rock Band is one of the most highly acclaimed releases of the 2007 holiday season and beyond."

I have very mixed feelings right now, VERY MIXED.

8:40 AM on Fri Jan 4 2008
By Brian Crecente
8,279 views, 73 comments

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VoIP-asaur, I Choose You!

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl are a little over a month away, and Nintendo has confirmed VoIP (voice over IP) support for players battling their bulbasaurs via a wireless internet connection for the North American version. According to the press release, players will be able to chat before, after, and even during the battle...so pretty much as long as they are connected together. VoIP will only be available to players who have exchanged friend codes, so your children will be perfectly safe, unless of course a pervert somehow finds them on the internet and convinces them to exchange friend codes with them. Like you'd ever find a middle-aged pervert on a Pokemon message board. More »

2:00 PM on Thu Mar 15 2007
By Mike Fahey
5,318 views, 32 comments

Latest by PapaBear: @Dorcas: You either learn to live with certain cartoons when you have a three year old, or you die crazy and white haired. Honestly, though, I like the show for the same reason I like Monty Python: It's random, crazy, more »

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Xbox 360 Wireless Headset Conflicts With Older Controllers?

This video illustrates an issue some Xbox 360 owners are experiencing when using their original Xbox 360 wireless controllers alongside the recently released wireless headset. Anyone out there in Kotakuland running into this problem? The official Xbox forums are rife with complaints about buggy behavior with the new accessory, but we're not sure how widespread this may be. Hopefully MS is working on a solution for those affected. More »

5:40 PM on Thu Dec 7 2006
By Michael McWhertor
11,693 views, 25 comments

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Wireless Guitar Hero Controllers Announced

Finally! Tripping over the wire when you're rocking out to Godzilla in Guitar Hero and shattering your front teeth across the upper edge of your television screen will be a thing of the past: RedOctane has announced that the Guitar Hero controllers are going wireless next month. More »

1:40 PM on Fri Oct 27 2006
By brownlee2
6,486 views, 20 comments

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"Wireless 360 Controller" is French for Bliss

Wires, cords and cables? Blech, no thank you. Wireless gaming is pure happiness. And even happier when it's in French and features a spinning controller. Cute TV spot. No, really. Brian Ashcraft More »

1:25 AM on Mon Oct 9 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
133 views, 18 comments

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Sony's FCC Filing: PS3 WiFi/Bluetooth Do Not Transmit Simultaneously

Over at Aeropause, they spotted this worrying paper submitted by Sony to the FCC. In the paper, Sony claims that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules in the PS3 do not transmit simultaneously. This is doubtlessly meant to assuage some sort of FCC requirement. More »

6:00 AM on Mon Sep 18 2006
By kotaku.com
3,982 views, 20 comments

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Hell, Make Your Own Wireless Guitar Hero Controller, Why Dontcha?

If you're too dang cheap to spend $53.96 on some wireless Guitar Hero controllers, you've got another option: you can rip apart your current one and plans a wireless mechanism deep within its belly. More »

7:00 AM on Fri Jul 21 2006
By brownlee
4,187 views, 2 comments

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Wireless Guitar Hero Controllers!

Yesterday, we asked for our readers — whom we see as a vast armada of guinea pigs with money far less valuable than our own — to tell us what they thought of the DDRgame third-party Guitar Hero controller. No one did. But! Someone mentioned that there actually is a wireless Guitar Hero controller. We've been swabbing out our belly buttons ever since. More »

6:00 AM on Fri Jul 21 2006
By brownlee
7,947 views, 9 comments

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Play Xbox 360 Games in Your Pool

Gamerscoreblog posted up this video of two Aussies playing Project Gotham Racing 3 on their Xbox 360 in the pool. All it took was an outdoor TV set-up, two wireless controllers and four ziplock bags. Man, I wish I had a pool. That looks like fun. Brian Crecente

11:00 AM on Wed May 31 2006
By Brian Crecente
249 views, 7 comments

Useless Product of the Day: PSP Wireless Headset Not sure just how useful this would be, but Thanko is making a wireless headset for the Playstation Portable. Now you can extend your arms... completely. PSP Wireless Headset [PSP Vault]