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I love playing video games because they give me quantifiable proof of my progress, unlike in real life where sometimes (cue violins) you just don’t know where you are, what you’re supposed to do and where you’re going (stop music). Tactical RPGs are my favorite because in my opinion they’re the ones that provide the…
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September 10th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: hacks + mods technology video games
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These handmade cases may look just like an old Nintendo Game Boy, but they’re actually designed to keep your Nintendo DS Lite or DSi safe and sound.
Each one is handmade out of felt by crafter Janis13. While they’re designed specifically for the DS Lite and DSi, you might even be able to cram an…
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July 18th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft retro video games
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Want to quickly flip between your favorite games on your Nintendo DS Lite? Check out this handy accessory that lets you choose from 3 different games with just the flick of a switch.
The BLAZE 3-in-1 game selector has triple cartridge bays, and a single ribbon connector that plugs into your DS’ cartridge slot. Sure,…
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July 11th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: mobile tech technology video games
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There’s one thing you can always rely on Japanese game companies for, and that’s weird games. Lots and lots of weird games.
Oshaberi Oumu for the Nintendo DS continues that tradition by putting the fate of a digital bird in your hands. It’s your job to care for and nurture your avian plaything – feeding it,…
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May 8th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: strange + wonderful video games
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In a perfect world, there wouldn’t be any female gamers, but instead, just gamers. Instead, sadly, we live in this world, and someone thinks girl gamers feel the need to disguise their gear as clutch bags and makeup. That’s the knee-jerk reaction for most geek chicks, anyway.
But manufacturer Thrustmaster just may know what they’re doing…
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December 25th, 2008
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author: alisha k.
filed under: video games
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There are plenty of replacement cases out there for the Nintendo DS Lite, but this one has a nifty trick up its sleeve.
The new XCM Hyper Gear case for the DS Lite not only gives your handheld a new look, it turbocharges your games. See that little switch that says “N”, “1.4X” and “1.7X”…
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November 5th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: hacks + mods video games
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I used to think that today’s handheld gaming systems were small enough. But now that I’ve seen these tiny little Nintendo DS Lite and Sony PSP doppelgangers, I’m wondering if playable consoles could get even smaller someday.
While you can’t really play any games on these mini versions of today’s popular portable consoles, they do…
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September 29th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets just plain fun video games
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These clever cases may look like retro Nintendo technology, but they’re actually designed to keep your spankin’ new Nintendo DS Lite safe and cosy.
Artist janis13 creates these great classic Gameboy and NES Controller pouches which are just the right size for the DS Lite. Each case is made from felt with hand-sewn felt appliqués…
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April 10th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft mobile tech video games
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Why anyone would want to do this, I don’t know… Some guy with a lot of time on his hands decided to set up their Nintendo DS Lite so it could run Wii games on its tiny little screen.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8428393713999279735
I suppose they just wanted to be able to say it could be done. Go…
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January 12th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: strange + wonderful video games
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With all of the cool control possibilities that the Nintendo Wii has opened us up to, it’s no wonder that someone has started to explore the possibilities with Nintendo’s other darling, the DS portable gaming system.
The DS Motion Card plugs into the DS or DS Lite card slot and features a three-axis accelerometer and…
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January 6th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: mobile tech video games
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Our favorite modder of all things video game has to be Ben Heckendorn (aka “Ben Heck”.) He’s brought us portable Xbox 360s, Atari 800s and the original portable version of the Atari 2600 VCS.
Ben’s latest endeavor was to take his original Atari VCSp (his first portable 2600,) and update it into a cleaner more…
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December 21st, 2006
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author: technabob
filed under: mobile tech retro video games
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Until now, most carrying cases I’ve seen for the Nintendo DS Lite have been either ugly, impractical, cheaply constructed, or all of the above. One company has finally realized that there’s a huge market for a quality carrying case for the popular portable gaming console.
The $39 WaterField DS Lite bucks the trend by offering…
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December 20th, 2006
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author: technabob
filed under: mobile tech video games
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