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A new range of shiny controllers is heading to Xbox 360 this summer. The limited edition Chrome Series wireless controllers will arrive this May and are available in red, blue or silver. However, Microsoft has warned that "colour availability will vary by region", according to Eurogamer. The pads feature a …
Read More »Venom signs official 3DS peripherals range
Peripherals specialist Venom will distribute a range of officially licensed 3DS peripherals. The firm has the exclusive UK and Ireland distribution rights for Project Sustain’s 3DS range. There are nine products currently on offer, including mushroom ear buds, folio cases and in-car chargers. These are available now and are already …
Read More »Avenger controller coming to PS3
Peripherals firm N-Control is releasing a PS3 version of its bizarre Avenger controller later this year. The device is technically an external adapter that houses the existing Sony joypad, adding a number of new controls that will help gamers react to in-game situations quicker. Through a series of levels, pulleys …
Read More »Mad Catz to publish 360 games
Peripherals manufacturer Mad Catz has signed a publishing agreement with Microsoft to produce games for Xbox 360. The news comes following the firm’s opening of in-house developer ThunderHawk Studios which is working on a flight simulator game. Other details on its first Xbox 360 games have not yet been revealed. …
Read More »Sony seeks official accessory partners
SCEE wants to expand its official accessories range and has called on third-party peripheral firms to help. The platform holder will grant companies use of the PlayStation logo, provide quality assurance checks and tech support, as well as allow them to access privileged” information on upcoming Sony products. Those who …
Read More »New Rock Band 3 instruments priced
Core music fans aren’t being left behind as MTV Games has priced its Rock Band 3 products for the UK. The latest entry in the series will be released on Friday, October 29th and will be accompanied by more than 10 official products from Mad Catz. These include a new …
Read More »Razer hits Xbox via Realtime
Popular PC peripherals firm Razer is launching its first console products in the UK. The firm has signed a deal with distributor Realtime, which will launch the new pro gaming Xbox 360 controller – Razer Onza – at retail. The Onza has an RRP of 49.99. Yes this is their …
Read More »Latest PS3 update blocks accessories
A number of third party devices have been rendered redundant following the release of Sony’s latest PS3 firmware update that, amongst other things, introduces some new security measures to combat the recent spate of PS3 piracy devices. Specifically, it looks a number of accessories that connect to console via its …
Read More »Move, Kinect to lift peripherals market
Kinect and Move might herald a new era for peripherals and accessories firms. Companies such as Exspect, Venom, Pinpoint and Hubb are planning to refresh their ranges to fit the new Microsoft and Sony devices. E3 opened up a whole new world of possibilities for accessories,” Venom’s business development manager …
Read More »Rock Band 3 details revealed
Set list, DLC and new keyboard accessory announced
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