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joytron singibigi joystick gives your ps3 some wood

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The Joytron Singibigi joystick is pretty unconventional looking for a home arcade controller. Instead of the typical black plastic box that you usually find these joysticks wrapped in, this one has a nice looking wood finish, reminiscent of the control panels on Japanese arcade machines.

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September 22nd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design retro video games

casestation: playstation 2 in a briefcase

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So what do you need to throw down for a little goodtime fun with a PlayStation 2? Screen, console, controller, games (and snacks optional), yeah? That’s the list (sans popcorn) that one industrious modder came up with… and then he packed it all into a briefcase.

Behold! The CaseStation 2, a classy black briefcase packed…

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June 23rd, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: hacks + mods just plain fun technology video games

tiny felt playstation controllers to hang on your gadgets

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There’s something just so wrong it’s right about these tiny little Sony PlayStation controllers that you can hang all over the place.

As shown in the picture above, these miniature felt PlayStation controllers look perfect hanging from your Sony PSP (or even better yet on your Nintendo DS). Created by textile artist RabbitRampage, each keychain-size…

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May 28th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: technology

logitech wireless guitar controller: for virtual virtuosos

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The guitar controllers that come with Guitar Hero or Rock Band games are made of plastic and have a cheap feel. Then again they were probably made like that so you – and your kids – can jump around with it with ease. But what about the prodigies who post videos of themselves online, exhibiting their perfectly…

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May 14th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: video games

technabob quickpix: when a picture is worth 1000 words

playstation soap: gamin’ in the bathtub, la de de de dee

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Digitalsoap’s Playstation Dual Shock controller soap doesn’t play games, but it does help you keep squeaky clean. Plus, it’s most definitely wireless.

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February 7th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft quickpix video games

dreamgear warbeast ps3 guitar perfect for metal heads

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For all you headbangers out there, the guitars that come with the Rock Band and Guitar Hero games probably seem kind of tame lame. Well now you can truly rock out with this axe that’s more appropriate for your thrashing tendencies.

dreamGEAR’s new WarBeast controller for the Playstation 3 has the looks of a serious heavy metal…

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January 3rd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

guitar hero custom wood guitars rock

Guitar Hero Art Guitars

While games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band are a blast to play, their out-of-the-box guitars don’t have a tremendous amount of personality. Now you can get your hands on some beautifully handpainted guitar controllers that’ll have all of your friends green with envy.

Each limited edition $399 ArtGuitar is individually painted with logos and imagery from…

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March 23rd, 2008 comments (11) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

the ultimate guitar hero case mod

Marshall Guitar Hero Case Mod by Kneivel

Rocker/ Case Modder Kneivel put together this ingenious home arcade cabinet by taking a stack of Marshall amp cases and transforming them into a Guitar Hero themed gaming system.

The system is made from 3 individual cabinets which can be disassembled in case he wants to taking the show on tour. Gaming is powered by a…

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October 15th, 2007 comments (33) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: hacks + mods video games

ps2 & ps3 holiday price drop, 40gb model rumors

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The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and rumors are starting to emerge that the video game console market is about to get a lot more competitive. The guys over at Opposable Thumbs are reporting that a reliable source has given them details on some significant pricing changes coming down the line for…

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September 9th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment video video games

rock band song list makes me want to jam

Rock Band Special Edition Box

Electronic Arts has started to circulate a list of 30 tracks that are currently on the playlist for their upcoming multiplayer music game Rock Band. The list includes a number of classic rock tracks, but also offers up some great alternative and more edgy tunes. There are likely to be a few more tracks announced…

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September 6th, 2007 comments (18) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

playstation 2 white singstar bundle announced

Sony PS2 SingStar Bundle

Regardless of whether or not the Sony PlayStation 2 is “last-generation,” there’s still plenty of interest out there in the console, thanks to its huge game library and bargain-basement pricing. To reinforce that the PS2 isn’t going anywhere, Sony has just announced this great new bundle.

At its core, the PS2 SingStar Bundle is a…

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August 29th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment video games

the clone wars: xbox 360 vs playstation 2

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You’ve got to hand it to these junkmeisters for their creativity. Check out these slightly familiar video game consoles from a schlock shop down in Mexico.

I’m not sure whether I like the X-Game 360 or the PowerStation 2 better, but these cheap packaging copies are clearly designed to fool some unsuspecting buyer into thinking…

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August 16th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

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