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A designer working on a new racing game controller says the UK peripherals market is inaccessible to outsiders. Dr. Edmund Jephcott has created the Pegasus racing game control system, a device designed to make the steering of existing controllers more managable. But Jephcott has found the peripherals market too closed …
Read More »Venom planning PAL region expansion for PS3 peripherals range
Gaming accessories and peripherals manufacturer Venom is planning to expand its business operations throughout PAL territories, which includes India. UK-based Venom is a certified PlayStation peripherals maker and has a new PS3 line-up in the works. The company is being tight-lipped on what that line-up includes, but has promised to …
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: PDP
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with PDP. Performance Designed Products Sector:Gaming Accessories and MerchandiseYear Established:1990Number of employees:160Address:Siena Court, Broadway, Maidenhead, SL6 1NJ Key contacts:Chris Spearing, Managing Director – Europe: chris.spearing@pdp.comDavid Nelson, Sales Manager – UK: dave.nelson@pdp.comDavid Cornwell, Sales Manager – Europe: david.cornwell@pdp.comRuta Gavrilkeviciute, …
Read More »Gioteck: ‘We’re the most successful unheard of brand in UK games’
UK peripherals specialist Gioteck wants to become one of the best-known brands in accessories. The firm’s high-end products are some of the best-selling third-party peripherals on the market, but Gioteck remains largely unknown. We are the most successful unheard of brand in the UK games market,” Gioteck’s GM Alan Jones …
Read More »GameStick dev kits to ship next week
SDK to enable development with 'the minimum of fuss'
Read More »Ouya controller gets redesign ahead of release
Hardware interface for Android-powered console gets rejig based on developer feedback
Read More »Logitech to exit console peripherals market
Established peripherals firm Logitech has announced its intended departure from the console sector. The move follows a 14 per cent dip in sales in its 2013 Q3 to $615m and an operating loss of $180m. Net losses hit $195m. Sales were down 20 per cent in EMEA, 11 per cent …
Read More »Hot for headsets: Audio accessories special
MCV lists the must-have audio products for gamers during peak season in our mammoth audio peripherals guide. Check out the latest audio hardware from the biggest brands and distributors. Venom01763 284181 Venom has all bases covered with its VX Comm series, a range of headsets that promise immersive audio, exceptional …
Read More »Accessories boom for Dixons
Electronics group Dixons Retail plans toramp up its support for gaming accessories. The firm, which owns Currys and PC World, described itself as the sleeping giant” of the peripherals sector and is keen to grab a bigger slice of sales going forwards. We have over 500 stores in the UK …
Read More »Gem signs Mad Catz deal
The new range of Tritton headsets will be distributed to major UK retailers by Gem Distribution. The distributor and retail services provider will supply its retail partners with the latest Xbox 360 headsets, which comefrom peripherals giantMad Catz. Initial products in the range will include the 40mm Trigger Stereo Headset, …
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