Most Gaming consoles use USB as either a connection method or interface for more storage and it’s become popular enough I needed a category for it.
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Need to save more than 12 hours of game saves, or how about 4,000 pictures so you can view them on your PSP? SanDisk to the rescue with their new 4GB Pro Duo Game Card for PSP. This Pro Duo Memory Card is in response to the growing demand from power users on the PlayStation Portable. “The PSP has clearly become more than just a gaming device,” said Wes Brewer, SanDisk’s vice president of consumer products marketing. “Since there is no internal memory for the PSP, a Memory Stick PRO Duo flash card is the only way to store large amounts of entertainment (more…)
The Microsoft Xbox rumor-mill is at it again because of some new information surfacing about the Xbox 360 HD DVD drive. Without being too specific Microsoft indicated their new 360HD DVD drive will be available sometime during the 3rd quarter of ‘06 and failed to point out whether the unit will support the HDMI interface in its HDCP anti-piracy system. (more…)
The new standard for PC shooting games is the ACT Labs arcade light gun with deadly pixel accuracy. The sleek pistol connects via USB but also a TV version is available so you’re not left in the cold. ACT Labs’ latest technology works with non-CRT displays. The Sengital Gun senses the user’s gun motion and calculates the target point on the display. (more…)
Nintendo confirmed their new console, Revolution, will have a USB port for expanded memory capacity such as USB flash drives and hard drives. With USB connectivity we now understand how Nintendo will compete with it’s drive toting rivals like PlayStation and Xbox. (more…)
Nintendo recently unveiled a new WiFi USB connector as part of their latest attempt to release a line of Nintendo-branded wireless products. As soon as you insert this dongle into your PC (no Mac-compatibility at this time — bummer), a window will open to establish a link between it and your DS. After going through three option screens, you’ll be online. The dongle is jointly developed with Buffalo Technology, which will also release Nintendo WiFi Station access points to stores in Japan, to create instant DS “hot spots.” The WiFi connector dongle will go on sale in Europe in November for about ?30, though there’s no word on availability stateside. Source via Gizmodo
The MERC is a full-sized keyboard with a game pad built onto its left side. To conserve space, the numeric keypad has been combined with the arrow keys and editing keys, which switch functions depending on whether or not the num lock is on. The benefits MERC offers is greater communication through an large keyboard (as compared to the smaller Zboard) and the versatility to go straight from day-to-day usage to gaming. (more…)
Most Gaming consoles use USB as either a connection method or interface for more storage and it’s become popular enough I needed a category for it.
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