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gaming

Razer vs. SteelSeries PC Gaming Gear Battlemodo: Which One Made Me a Better Gamer?

Not to be a prick, but I'm a better gamer than probably 80 percent of you. At any given first-person shooter, I will probably kill you more than you kill me, and by a decent margin. The point is, I'm good—but I'm no pro. I've actually always been skeptical about "pro" gaming gear, and the sliver of an edge you might gain by paying a lot more. I put complete setups from both SteelSeries and Razer—using my beloved, well-worn five-year-old Logitech gear as a control—through a rigorous multi-day Battlemodo to definitively answer a single, fundamental question: Will pro gaming gear make me a better gamer? More »

Feature

9:00 PM on Tue May 6 2008
By matt buchanan
32,492 views, 79 comments

Latest by gifurocks: You forgot to mention which of the three headsets is most comfortable. Positional audio accuracy is going to blend at some point for all of us and 5 hour gaming sessions require comfort the most I would think. Steelseries isn't that more »

iphone sdk

iPhone SDK Beta 4 Now Available, Comes with OpenGL ES 3D Graphics Support

The latest iPhone SDK is now available, and unlike last time, it actually comes with an awesome new feature: OpenGL ES support! Now the iPhone simulator can render OpenGL ES that "mirror behavior on the iPhone and iPod Touch." The ES in OpenGL ES stands for embedded systems, and is the official graphics API in both Symbian and Android as well. As a side note, Open GL ES 2.0 is also supported by the PS3 as "an official graphics API" according to Wikipedia, in case you're playing the world's nerdiest game of Trivial Pursuit. [iPhone]

11:37 PM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By Jason Chen
9,040 views, 38 comments

Latest by shorty6049: its a friggin telephone, people! STOP WORSHIPING IT! more »

psp blu-ray transfer

Blu-ray-to-PSP Movie Transfers: How It's Gonna Work

When we heard about Blu-ray-to-PSP movie transfers getting all official we got pretty excited, even though the announcement was a little skimpy on the details: How big are the files? How long will it take to download a movie? How odious is the DRM? Most importantly, when? Well, we've got 'em all right here. More »

Feature

4:46 AM on Thu Jan 10 2008
By matt buchanan
46,327 views, 49 comments

Latest by CruJones: As soon as this is released, I'm picking up a PSP. Fo sho. more »

all giz wants

All Giz Wants: A Gaming PC With the Soul of a Console

As grown-up and burly as this generation of consoles has become, we still like doing some of our gaming on the PC, especially when it comes to first-person shooters. But our ultimate gaming PC isn't what's come to typify the phrase "gaming PC." We don't want some tricked out, neon Barad-dûr bullshit dominating our desktop. More »

4:40 PM on Tue Dec 18 2007
By matt buchanan
15,976 views, 72 comments

Latest by bryctucker: Wi-Fi isn't bad i have a crapy rosewill wifi chip that doesn't go far but with my psp i can get my wifi all over my block, but back to the topic i had the connection shared then set up more »

psp vs ds

8 Reasons the PSP Will NEVER, EVER Overtake the DS

Our own pantsing expert Jason Chen recently wrote up 8 Reasons Why The PSP Might Overtake the DS. It was a fascinating article with some worthwhile arguments. But alas, he was completely, entirely wrong. Jason's logic is the consumer electronic equivalent of Zeno's Paradox, perfect in theory...but clearly fallible in real world testing. So here are my 8 reasons the Sony PSP (though a great handheld system), will never, ever take over the might Nintendo DS.

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Feature

3:00 PM on Sun Dec 2 2007
By Mark Wilson
103,707 views, 150 comments

psp vs ds

8 Reasons Why The PSP Might Overtake the DS

Dual emotions of surprise and confusion hit our faces when we heard that Sony's redesigned PSP-2000 had shipped 1 million units in Japan in just about two months. Wasn't the DS the portable gaming machine everyone preferred, especially in Japan? Then there's the fact that DS sales (in Japan) might actually be slowly declining, allowing the slightly thinner and slightly more silver PSP to just about catch up. So we did a little research into the portable gaming space and—this is news to you as it is to us—came up with eight reasons why the PSP could be poised to overtake the behemoth money printing machine that is Nintendo's DS. More »

Feature

1:00 PM on Thu Nov 29 2007
By Jason Chen
108,906 views, 148 comments

Latest by ywontudiekid: PSP IS THE BEST YOU TREE HUGGING FOOLS. ds has the poorest cpu power ive ever known. and the battery is tiny. SO LITTLE MEGA HERTZ!!!!! The psp's graphics and cpu power completely overpower the ds by a long shot. more »

gaming

Wiimote, Rocking Horse Combined to Create Makeshift Racing Sim

These kids are little future modders, using household objects to take their gaming to the next level, and we salute them. By simply attaching a Wiimote to the back of a rocking horse, they've created some sort of crazy horse/motorcycle arcade game in their own basement. Sure, you have no access to the buttons and it only works on the kind of mediocre game that requires only the most basic of controller-twisting, but it does look like fun. And the little dude's got an admirable amount of control over his vehicle. Ride on, young modders. [Glumbert]

9:00 AM on Thu Nov 29 2007
By Adam Frucci
14,919 views, 40 comments

Latest by GoredBushed: They need to sooo make a race horse/competition/rodeo game now!!! more »

black friday plan

The Gizmodo Ultimate Black Friday Deal Guide

Here's the problem with Black Friday. Other than the one of two clearly awesome deals per store, it's tough to know if standing your butt in the cold all night will actually save you more money than doing some online comparison shopping from the comfort of your own, very warm home. But the truth is, Black Friday does have incredible deals and it can save you hundreds of dollars on big-ticket electronics—if you play your cards right.

So we have sorted through the deals for you, listed the real savings (based upon comparative online searches, none of this retail priced crap) and categorized the best stuff for you to consider. Hit the jump for the Ultimate Black Friday Deal Guide—we wasted several hours so you wouldn't have to.

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Feature

9:45 AM on Tue Nov 20 2007
By Mark Wilson
214,498 views, 67 comments

Latest by riverrunner: Savannah's Circuit City ad "$1299.00 46" Sharp Aquos" was a scam..I looked on line Thurs & early Fri;"out of stock", even after they "updated" their site; our local newpaper ad said "limited supply; no rainchecks" we called at 5:15 on more »

dealzmodo

CompUSA Black Friday Ad Features Computers, Video Games, and Loads More

Here's yet another Black Friday ad, this time from CompUSA. It's got loads of stuff in it, including an Envision 22-inch widescreen LCD Monitor for $150 and
a HP Pavilion Notebook with a 14.1inch display for $500. There are also boatloads of video games, digital cameras, memory, and all sorts of other tech items. Check out the full rundown after the jump More »

11:33 PM on Wed Nov 14 2007
By Adam Frucci
39,165 views, 33 comments

dealzmodo

Toys R Us Black Friday Ad Leaked, Deals on Gadgets and Video Games

The Toys R Us Black Friday ad has been leaked, and it has some gadgety goodness on top of the deals on toys that you'd expect. You can grab an original Zune for $80, those Zelda and Nintendogs DS Lite bundles for $150, and a compact DVD player for $20. Hit the jump for the rest of the tech-related deals. More »

12:54 PM on Tue Nov 13 2007
By Adam Frucci
32,592 views, 21 comments

best auction ever

Ultimate 1,700+ Piece OCD Video Game Collection Up for Grabs on eBay

Sweet merciful crap. A seriously obsessive gentleman spent 30 years of his life collecting video game consoles and games, and now he's selling his entire 1,768-piece collection on eBay in one shot, presumably at the command of either the courts or a lady. Just the system list is insane, not to mention the games. Check out these pictures then follow me to after the jump for a sampling of the goods offered.
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10:40 AM on Tue Nov 6 2007
By Adam Frucci
29,233 views, 74 comments

Latest by masser: This collector obviously spent lots of time and money on these items. Sadly, Strider is right: ultimately, it will clog a landfill somewhere.I like Giz as long as the brats are not allowed to run amuck. more »

mods

Ben Heck's Definitive Atari Mod Mega Timeline

Console modding extraordinaire Ben Heckendorn is up to it again; reminding us that, yes, he is still selling his sexy revision 5.1 Atari handhelds for $350 and a sacrificial 2600. The Atari Rev 5.1 really is his most complete system yet, including built-in paddle controller, difficulty switches and player 2 port for multiplayer games. And it's a mere one inches thick—no small feat when you realize there's an entire vintage console in your hands. All in all, the 5.1 really may be Ben Heckendorn's definitive Atari 2600 project.

So we thought it was about time we looked back on over 18 of Ben Heckendorn's fantastic Atari projects that got him to this point, so we've put together this awesome, spectacular, fantabulous timeline fit for any console modder's wet dream.

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9:32 AM on Sun Nov 4 2007
By Haroon Malik
10,913 views, 22 comments

Latest by yougottabekidding: Cool idea, but not really practical in today's gamer market where players demand more from their games than old atari games can provide. Sure there are some fun games still to play, but most of those can be downloaded legitimately more »

gaming

Initial D Takes Arcade Driving Sims to the Next Level

At the Sega Joypolis, a 3-story arcade and amusement park at Tokyo Decks Beach (the same place as Muscle Park), they have a gigantic setup of the Initial D racing game. What makes this arcade driving setup different and much, much better than any other? The fact that you ride in real cars while you play. Yes, you get fully strapped into a Subaru Impreza WRX, Mazda RX-7 or the Tofu car from the series, which then move around realistically while you drive. It'll set you back 600 yen a ride (about $5.25), or it's free if you have an unlimited day pass, which I did, allowing me to ride it over and over again. [Sega Joypolis]

12:15 PM on Wed Oct 31 2007
By Adam Frucci
23,175 views, 27 comments

Latest by bugstomper2: It looks like those crappy arcade games from the 80s where the interface is awesome, but the screen is still just a screen! more »

rappin' geek

Buy Mii a Wii, Would Ya? BlackNerdComedy Creates Instant Rap Nerd Classic


On the fence about getting a Nintendo Wii? Don't miss "Buy Mii a Wii," stand-up comedian André Meadows's parody of T-Pain's "Buy U a Drank." We like this guy, laying out the nerdousity and geekitude in his inimitable style. It's infectious. So now we're playin' Ninten-Do, oh, oh, oh, oh! [BlackNerdComedy, via BB Gadgets]

11:00 AM on Mon Oct 29 2007
By Charlie White
24,972 views, 57 comments

Latest by ausetkmt: @bjmorch: Here Here !! it's time for some Honest Innovation. I still love Weird Al Yankovic - for his comedy genius. White and Nerdy was the shiznit. more »

fake games

Game Bank is Your One-Stop Shop for Chinese Videogame Knockoffs

Game Bank is a small, crowded shop in Akihabara that sells video game equipment. But you won't find any PS3s or Xbox 360s here. No, it specializes in Chinese knockoffs. So if you're looking for a Dr. Boy, an XB 360, a TriStar 64, or accessories for your Nintendo Wü, this is the place to come. It also had piles of red masks, including ones of Osama bin Laden and George Bush, and some other strange stuff tossed in for good measure. This is Akihabara weirdness at its finest.

2:00 PM on Wed Oct 24 2007
By Adam Frucci
9,477 views, 17 comments

Latest by drsmith: ok, I *get* that you wanted to take a vacation. Do I *have* to read about it, too? ;-) more »

japan adventure

Osaka's Super Potato is a Retro Gaming Mecca

Bashcraft of Kotaku fame just took me on an amazing guided tour of some of Osaka's best geek haunts, including Super Potato, probably the sweetest video game store I've ever been in.

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4:30 PM on Mon Oct 15 2007
By Adam Frucci
8,341 views, 28 comments

Latest by schweino: This is better than pr0n..... more »

challenge

Gizmodo vs. Kotaku: It's On

The Contestants: Five from Gizmodo, five from Kotaku.
The Time: Friday, October 12.
The Arena: Halo 3. Best of 7.
The Prize: Unlimited splices for a day.
No shows mean immediate disqualification and that team forfeits the match.

8:00 PM on Fri Oct 5 2007
By Jason Chen
7,654 views, 70 comments

Latest by Amsterdaam: No, Halo has no observe feature. What's more, how are they going to set this game up? Halo 3's matchmaking system doesn't really allow for this. If they do a custom game, then players will be put more »

arcades

Taito Touchscreen Arcade Card Battle Game Looks Like MS Surface

Japanese arcade fans should get ready to pull out their lightning bolt, lightning bolt, lightning bolt, because this Taito touchscreen arcade game looks pretty awesome. The Engrish Google translation leaves us wondering at how exactly the game works, but from what we can gather, you put real cards onto the virtual board, which makes stuff happen on the video screen up top, which then determines whether you win or lose the battle. We're going to guess lose, since that's the only way the game will force you to plunk down another 500 Yen for four new cards. [Impress]

2:50 PM on Mon Sep 17 2007
By Jason Chen
6,125 views, 12 comments

Latest by kronik: I saw a commercial on these whilst I was in japan, and it kinda works like a RTS game, where you have to move around your cards on the screen to make the characters move. Looks pretty nifty. And yet more »