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Arcadie Adds Arcade Joystick to iPhone and iPod Touch on the Cheap

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There are already a couple of add-ons on the market or in the works to equip your iOS gadgets with a joystick. I actually have one of the original iCade units for my iPad and it’s pretty cool. However, most of the joysticks out there are pretty expensive, and they…

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May 22nd, 2012 by: Technabob

Analog Joystick for Mobile Devices Spares Touchscreen, Covers Cameras Instead

3-axis analog joystick by keio university

We have seen a handful of attempts to add analog control to touchscreen devices, but these solutions are either bulky or take up a significant amount of the screen. Precise control is nothing if you can’t see what you’re controlling. Fortunately, there’s a new joystick being developed that sits not…

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April 2nd, 2012 by: Lambert Varias

PS Vita Fight Stick Mod is Like Having an Arcade Cabinet with a Tiny Screen

The new Sony PS Vita portable gaming console recently launched worldwide, so if you are lucky enough to have one you have probably been enjoying games like Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3…. Whether you like the Vita or not, here is a cool fight stick mod that you will

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March 1st, 2012 by: Conner Flynn

ION iCade Spawns Family With iCade Mobile, iCade Jr. and iCade Core

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If you’re into classic arcade style gaming, you might already have picked up an iCade cabinet for your iPad. If not, or if you want some tactile controls for your iPhone or iPod Touch, read on. ION Audio just outed three new gaming options for your iOS devices and they…

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January 8th, 2012 by: Technabob

Hori Fight Stick for Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Now Available in the US

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Do you like Marvel? Capcom? Like to see those characters fight each other? Of course you do, and now US gamers can deliver the best possible smackdown via Hori’s Fight Stick for Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3,… as the game controller is now available in the US market.

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December 23rd, 2011 by: Conner Flynn

TRON Siren PS3 and Xbox 360 Controllers: A Little Late, But Still Awesome

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These TRON inspired controllers look pretty sweet. They come in both PS3 or Xbox 360 versions, from PDP. If you are familiar with the films, you might notice that they are designed after Gem, a sexy Siren program from TRON: Legacy.

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December 19th, 2011 by: Conner Flynn

Future Fossils: Relics from a Recent Past

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Strangely enough, we’ve already featured two geeky examples of fossilized artwork. The first one featured robots, while the other one had rocky renditions of popular gadgets. Here’s a third from art and design studio Bughouse, featuring retro devices rendered in cement.…

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December 11th, 2011 by: Lambert Varias

KontrolFreek Clip-on Mods for PS3 and Xbox 360 Thumbsteeks

kontrolfreek clip on thumbstick mods for xbox 360 and ps3

Ever wished that the thumbsticks on your PS3 or Xbox 360 controllers were a tad taller or had more grip? Aside from taping a stick or duct taping your hands to your controllers, here are cheap ways that address those complaints, courtesy of KontrolFreek. They have two kinds of clip-on…

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November 10th, 2011 by: Lambert Varias

Atari Arcade Duo iPad Joystick Now Available

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We broke the story about the Atari Arcade Duo Joystick last month. This compact joystick lets you play classic Atari arcade games on your iPad and iPad 2. Well, now you can purchase one for $59.99(USD) and for that price you also get a free copy of Missile Command.… The

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October 3rd, 2011 by: Conner Flynn

Gears of War 3 Xbox 360 Controller from Evil Controllers Ready to Take on The Horde

Gears of War fans are going to love this new Gears themed controller from Evil Controllers…. Are those bullet buttons? Why yes they are. I love how the skulls on red background look nice and dimensional as well. You’re ready to buy it right now aren’t you? Me too.

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September 12th, 2011 by: Conner Flynn

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