Gamertell

This was originally going to a two separate reviews, one for the Opticon OPN-2100 handheld laser scanner and another the IntelliScanenr Mini handheld laser scanner. After using both with Collectorz Game Collector (and Movie Collector) software, however, I could not find any discernible differences in physical design or performance. The… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Opticon and IntelliScanner Mini photos

Announced by Tony Hawk at the Microsoft press conference, the wireless skateboard controller is smaller than a standard skate deck and “full of technology.” Thanks to two internal accelerometers and four infrared sensors (two on each side), it will recognize foot placement for tricks, hand movement for grabs and recognize… Continue Reading »

The press conferences for the Big Three - Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft - put at least partial rest to months of speculation, rumors and artist renderings of supposed motion control devices being released by each company. The good news is that all three were able to perform live demonstrations of… Continue Reading »

In a three-way battle for wireless, motion-controlled gaming, Sony threw its prototype in the ring at its E3 2009 press conference (June 2, 2009), The controller’s prototype looked like a wand with a glowing ball on the end that works in conjunction with Sony’s latest game system camera, the PlayStation… Continue Reading »

Product: Peak’s Starpex wireless guitar controller Systems: PS2, PS3 Price: $189.99 Rating: Two thumbs up; 98/100; A; * * * * 1/2 out of five. Pros: Feels great, works perfectly and looks amazing. Easy to connect and great action on the buttons. Cons: A little pricey and could use a… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Peak's Starpex PS2/PS3 Guitar Controller

Product: Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router Price: $149.95 Rating: Two thumbs up; 95/100; A; ****1/2 out of five. Pros: Super easy to install, fast download speeds, easy-to-use on-board mini screen and nice security features. Cons: A little tall for some users’ setup. Overall: A great investment for anyone who wants… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router photos

Speed Force Wireless that is. Hitting stores November 2008, just in time for both the holiday season and the launch of Need for Speed Undercover, is the new Logitech wireless racing wheel. Before this, Wii users were pretty much stuck using the Wii Wheel or Brando’s multi-axis racing system .… Continue Reading »

I swear to Jimi Hendrix, this was my initial reaction when a Peak Products rep told me they are producing the first ever full-size, all wood guitar game controller: 1. About friggin’ time! 2. Won’t that be heavy? 3. Well, duh, real guitarists hold those things for hours at a… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Peak Products' Starpex guitar controller

My wife was getting an oil change the other day and my baby gamer wandered into the dealership’s Videogame Room. Kudos to them for providing such a room. Sadly, it only has a slimline PS2 and four games (I think I saw Madden NFL 2002 in there). But, there was… Continue Reading »

Game developer Hands-On Mobile announced today that there have been “nearly 1 million downloads” of Guitar Hero III Mobile (including monthly subscriptions and across all providers) since the game’s December 2007 release. It was initially released as a Verizon Wireless exclusive and opened to more providers and Blackberry devices. According… Continue Reading »