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Sony has filed a patent for several attachments that could be released for the firm’s upcoming Motion Controller. The patent details an Expandable Control Device Via Hardware Attachment” and shows a number of accessories that enhance the controller’s abilities, according to Kotaku. One example shows an attachment that joins to …

Blue Ocean has released the first Wii and DS peripherals under the No Fear brand. The accessories division of Koch has signed a new deal that allows it to use imagery and logos from extreme sports label No Fear on its products, with the first items hitting shelves this month. …

Official peripherals for smash hit kids’ franchise Peppa Pig are to arrive at retail later this month. Blue Ocean, the accessories division of Koch Media UK, has entered into a partnership with P2 Games and E1 Entertainment to develop accessories for the Nintendo DS. The first item to be available …

Venom’s newest recruit David Davies has spoken out on the importance of peripherals at retail, encouraging retailers to take advantage of the various opportunities they present in order to survive the recession. Everyone’s adapting to the current financial climate and our customers are understanding the benefits of focusing on accessories …

New peripherals based around Microsoft and Sony’s upcoming motion-sensing controllers are expected to drive the accessory market forward. At least that’s according to the specialists, who are already turning their attention to Microsoft’s Project Natal, as well as Sony’s new motion-sensing controller, which were both revealed at E3 earlier this …

Own-brand hardware giant Lygo has unveiled its third party division, Hubb. The new peripherals label, which has sales offices in Southampton, will produce and distribute Hubb-branded products, including accessories for PSP, DSi and Wii Fit. Kits for other platforms will follow later this year. Trilogy has been signed as distributor. …

The release of the first colour variant always marks a significant point in a console’s lifecycle, so considering the Wii’s slowing sales in Japan news of a new look for the machine is hardly surprising. Kotaku has pictures of a new black Wii variant, which will be released on August …

Peripherals specialist A4T has dropped the Bensussen Deutsch and Associates (BDA) range from its line-up. The firm has stated that the accessories have been dropped so it can focus on the launch of two new licensed programmes, while the current strength of the dollar compare to the pound has also …

Peripheral specialist Mad Catz has secured a license from Ubisoft to produce and distribute Petz accessories in North America. There are seven different Petz games on store shelves, with two more scheduled for release before the end of the year. There’s currently no news on if these new accessories will …

Microsoft claims it bases its success on wallet share and not units sold, reports investor.com. "We’re very proud that our share of wallet is disproportionately larger than either of our two competitors," said corporate vice president of global marketing for Microsoft’s interactive entertainment business, Jeff Bell. Bell cites the 360’s …