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mirror’s edge gets flattened into 2-d

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Mirrors Edge 2D

It looks like the new hit 3-D action platform video game Mirror’s Edge has just gotten a makeover as a 2-D Flash mini-game you can play right in you web browser.

The guys over at Borne Games have created this flattened version of the game (in partnership with EA), and it’s kind of reminiscent of classic Prince of Persia type of game when squished into just 2 dimensions…

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November 20th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

xcm crystal makes xbox 360 controller clear and bright

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XCM Xbox 360 Crystal Clear Controller

The guys over at XCM are at it once more with another cool mod you can buy to make your Xbox 360 just that much better.

The new XCM Crystal Controller Kit not only redresses your 360 controller in a spiffy clear skin, but it also adds a brand new oversize D-pad that’s designed to prevent you from mistakenly pressing it in the wrong direction…

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October 17th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

the mac os-x-box 360 [casemod]

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In a surprise announcement, Microsoft revealed that the Xbox 360 will now be capable of running Mac OS X. Now that I’ve got your attention, what we’ve really got here is an Xbox 360 that’s been gutted and replaced with the brains of a Macintosh.

Under the hood of this Xbox 360 case is the motherboard from an old Apple PowerBook G4…

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October 16th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

gears of war xbox 360 casemod kicks ass

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Gears of War Casemod by DFW Monkie

Here’s a dark and disturbing Gears of War Xbox 360 casemod that would make Cliffy B. himself proud.

Modder DFW Monkie, the same guy who brought us this creepy alligator Xbox 360, has outdone himself this time with his new Gears 360.

The case features an intricate sculptural Gears of War logo, complete with a skull and gear that glows in an ominous red light up when the console is on…

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July 30th, 2008 5 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

xbox 360 pro 60GB price and release date announced

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Xbox 360 Pricing

Microsoft today confirmed that it is preparing to release a new Xbox 360 model, the Xbox 360 Pro. The console will hit U.S. and Canadian stores in early August, and will be priced at $349. The new model triples the storage from the current Xbox 360 Premium to a much more usable 60GB, offering plenty of space for downloads from the Xbox Live Marketplace…

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July 13th, 2008 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

hori real arcade pro ex: serious control for xbox 360

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Hori Pro Arcade EX Xbox 360 Joystick

The Xbox 360’s standard controller has an excellent reputation, but sometimes you just want the heft and precision of a real arcade joystick. So if you’re looking for a really substantial controller for your 360, Japan’s Hori is about to bring the answer to your prayers…

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July 10th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

xbox 360 glows in the dark thanks to xcm

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Xbox 360 Glow Case from XCM

Who says your Xbox 360 has to overheat and catch fire in order to glow? This new replacement shell from XCM lets your 360 glow green when the lights go down.

The case replaces the entire exterior of your 360 to produce an out-of-this-world green glow when placed in a darkened room…

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May 24th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

xbox 360 gator casemod rises from the swamp

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Gator Xbox 360 Casemod

Here’s an amazing Xbox 360 that looks like it just crawled its way out of the Everglades. The alligator-themed 360 is covered with a lizard-textured skin, and even has an realistic alligator eyeball in place of its power switch.

Rest assured, no actual alligators were harmed in the making of this console…

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May 10th, 2008 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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