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wii light gun neither a light nor a gun

filed under: video games

Wii Light Gun

One of my favorite importers of cool gadgets from the Far East, Brando, has started to sell this attachment for the Nintendo Wii controller which makes it work kind of like a light gun.

Perfect for games that involve shooting, the $19 Wii Light Gun attachment cradles your Wii controller to improve your targeting. The thoughtfully designed add-on has a pass-through to keep your Nunchuck attached…

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May 22nd, 2007 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

radio controlled pterodactyl flaps wings to fly

filed under: just plain fun

radio controlled pterodactyl

Here’s the ultimate modern stone age gadget. It’s a remote controlled winged lizard that actually gets airborne by flapping its wings.

Instead of using some sort of propeller or engine, this guy just uses good old fashioned wing power. The $69 R/C Flying Pterosaur can fly indoors or out, and has a foam-cushioned body to prevent damage from crashes…

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May 18th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

robods: nintendo ds based robot kit

filed under: robotics | video games

RoboDS Robot Kit for Nintendo DS

This kit from natrium42 lets you build a custom robotic device that’s controlled by the Nintendo DS portable gaming system.

The $119 RoboDS is an open robotics platform for the Nintendo DS, designed to let you remotely control your robot through the DS’ brains and on-board Wi-Fi connection…

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May 9th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

zero tech 3 racing controller coming for ps3

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Hori Zero Tech 3 Racing Controller for PS3

Japanese game accessory maker Hori has revealed their upcoming racing controller for the PlayStation 3.

The Zero Tech 3 controller features a trigger-grip design with a sideways mounted analog steering control. The unique design allows players to use their left hand to control the accelerator and brake triggers, while the right hand controls steering…

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May 1st, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

takaratomy helibot toy helps man fly

filed under: cool toys | gadgets | just plain fun

Tomy Helibot

This new toy from TakaraTomy Japan features a little humanoid who can fly. The little guy wears a backpack with a helicopter-like set of rotors to propel him into the skies…

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April 30th, 2007 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

radio-controlled mario kart racer

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Giant R/C Mario Kart Racer

Everyone’s favorite little plumber, Mario has arrived in the real world with a brand new gadget. This time he’s on wheels, and ready to roll.

The $50 Giant R/C Mario Kart Racer is a 12″ long radio-controlled vehicle inspired by the Nintendo game of the same name…

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April 25th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

the worst remote control ever

filed under: home entertainment | just plain fun

Sesame Street Elmo Remote Control

If you’re looking for the ultimate gag gift for the home theater buff in your life, you’ve gotta check this remote control out. This new universal remote control is guaranteed to make ‘em cringe.

The $15 remote control features the likeness of Sesame Street’s most annoying character of all time, Elmo…

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April 2nd, 2007 5 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

sunwave src-3200: the universal remote goes technicolor

filed under: home entertainment

Sunwave SRC-3200 Universal Remote

With all of the universal remote controls out there, it’s getting pretty tough for remote makers to differentiate themselves. This new remote from Sunwave does a good job standing out from the crowd by offering multi-color LED backlighting for its touchscreen interface…

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January 21st, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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