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Konami’s stealth-action franchise is one of gaming’s greatest – and 2015 marks the biggest entry in the series yet. MCV gears up with the latest MGS merchandise There are few games franchises as iconic as Metal Gear Solid. Whether it’s the blaring red exclamation mark of alerted enemies, the man-sized …
Read More »Accessories Update: SmaAcc Power Bank for DualShock 4 and Hori’s Zelda Mario Kart 8 Wheel
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, PS4 pads can bank on SmaAcc for power and Hori has a golden delight for Zelda fans SmaAcc Power Bank for DualShock 4 Controller No player likes it when their controller runs out of battery mid-game, …
Read More »Accessories Update: Gioteck LP-01 headset and Roccat Taito Control mousepad
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Gioteck talks up its latest headset and Roccat takes control with a new mousepad Gioteck LP-01 headset For players looking for a more compact alternative to an over-ear headset, Gioteck is offering its latest single-ear Bluetooth …
Read More »3DS Amiibo Reader/Writer arriving in Europe in October
Owners of older versions of the 3DS will be able to use Amiibos with their systems this autumn. Nintendo’s NFC Reader/Writer accessory will be released in Europe on October 2nd. It will arrive slightly earlier in the US on September 25th. While the New 3DS and New 3DS XL comes …
Read More »Licensed keypad and mouse controller coming to PS4
Those thirsting for a bit of keyboard and mouse tomfoolery on PS4 will soon have an officially sanctioned solution. Amazon is carrying a listing for a HORI branded peripheral called the Tactical Assault Commander 4. It comes in two parts – a mouse and truncated keyboard. The wired mouse appears …
Read More »Logitech rebrands as Logi because ”tech’ doesn’t say anything’
PC accessories specialist Logitech is dropping the latter half of its name in an effort to reflect today’s tech-filled times. From now on, the firm will be known simply as ‘Logi’, with an updated, cleaner logo to match a new focus on design aesthetic. Tech is everywhere,” VP of brand …
Read More »Accessories Update: PDP Afterglow Anka headset and Datel Amiibo PowerSaves
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we examinePDP’s new glowing headset for Xbox One and power up our Amiibo with Datel’s latest Action Replay Afterglow Anka Wireless Headset for Xbox One Hot on the heels of its Kral wireless headset for PS4, …
Read More »Logitech reveals new PS4, Xbox One and PC racing wheels
Racing fans will soon have a couple of additional options when it comes to next-gen ready racing wheels. Logitech has unveiled the G29 for PS4, PS3 and PC along with the GP20 for Xbox One and PC. Both feature force feedback and a dual-motor force feedback transmission and a pedal …
Read More »Accessories Update: Recreated ZX Spectrum and Razer Firefly mousepad
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, a slice of gaming history returns and Razer brings a splash of colour to its new mousepad Recreated Sinclair ZX Spectrum One of the UK’s best-selling games machines ever made has been resurrected for the modern …
Read More »Accessories Update: Audio-Technica ATH-PDG1 headset and Calibur11 PS4 battery pack
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Audio-Technica has a brand new headset on shelves and Calibur11 charges up its PS4 Battery Pack Audio-Technica ATH-PDG1 Gaming Headset Complementing its ATH-PG1 closed-back counterpart, Audio-Technica’s ATH-PDG1 gaming headset features an open-back design. This means that …
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