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NES Controller Coffee Table

May 9th, 2008 by Mark R in DIY Gadgets, Gaming Gadgets

NES Controller Coffee Table

As you know, Coolest Gadgets has several categories for its subject matter. Even though I flagged this article under “DIY Gadgets” and “Gaming Gadgets”, I should have categorized it as “I just couldn’t resist reporting on this”.

I’m sure you can see why from the photo. For young inventor Kyle Downes (not the person in the photo) has actually perfected shrink-ray technology, and has reversed the process to create a giant NES controller.

Just kidding. Mr. Downes may be smart, but he’s not that smart. He has fashioned a cool coffee table that is shaped like an old-school NES controller. I’m sure we would all have to agree that the boy’s got skills.

Not only does the coffee table look like an NES, you can play it like an NES. That’s right, feel free to plug in Super Mario Brothers or Battletoads and have a big-button frenzy.

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Warcraft Millionaire: The Blueprint to One Million Gold

May 9th, 2008 by Edwin in Gaming Gadgets

warcraft-millionaire.jpgI suppose if you’re an angsty teen who frequents gadget websites such as CG, then chances are you also fall into the demographic where video and computer games play a very big role in your entertainment life, much to the chagrin of your parents I presume. After all, if you have passion for something and spend plenty hours on it, why not turn it into a career? Apparently this is what Brad Johnson has done. His chosen cash cow? Blizzard’s World of Warcraft. His first product, Warcraft Millionaire: The Blueprint to One Million Gold, is a self-proclaimed “complete gold making solution for the world’s most popular MMORPG”. With millions of World of Warcraft (WoW) players from all over the globe providing feedback in recent months on how to turn WoW into a money making enterprise, Brad Johnson seized upon this opportunity to compile what can be considered the world’s most complete WoW gold guide, specially designed to integrate the top gold making techniques from multiple strategies into a thorough package of tips, strategies, and resources.

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Marine Catcher Matches Claw for Claw

May 7th, 2008 by Mark R in Gaming Gadgets, Miscellaneous Gadgets

Marine Catcher Matches Claw for Claw

This is one of those coolest gadgets that just screams of irony. Yes, what you see in the photo is true: the Marine Catcher is one of those claw games that lets you catch a pair of claws. The water on the bottom isn’t there for a challenge, but to protect the prize: a lobster.

As far as I know, this Marine Catcher can only be found in Osaka, Japan’s Namba district. I’m not certain how much yen a player has to insert for this crustacean gamble.

In case you are wondering, the machine has a plastic bag in case you actually catch one of these lobsters. That’s good, because I wouldn’t want one of these lobsters squirming around in my backpack.

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Tamagotchi Familitchi rolls out

May 5th, 2008 by Edwin in Childrens Gadgets, Gaming Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets

tamagotchi.jpgCould the release of the Tamagotchi Familitchi bring about yet another craze which we saw so many years ago?

So say konichiwa to Tamagotchi Familitchi, an all new wave of the world’s favorite handheld virtual pets. In a nutshell (or should that be eggshell?) owners hatch and then raise their pet by pressing buttons throughout the day. The more your Tamagotchi matures the more games you can play and the more areas of Tamagotchi Town you can visit on the web. You can even travel to foreign destinations, visit your Tamagotchi parents and meet the Tamagotchi King!

What makes this version different from the ones of old is the ability to acces new passwords in Tamagotchi Town, earning precious Gotchi points which can then be redeemed for virtual items such as food, travel tickets, toys and clothes among others. You can also meet Tamagotchi fans from all over the world when logged on. The new Tamagotchi Familitchi will retail for £12.95 a pop.

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QMotion hope to create wireless controller for Xbox 360

May 3rd, 2008 by Edwin in Gaming Gadgets

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QMotion recently announced that it will be working on a new wireless skateboard-style controller that will be used in Xbox 360 games in the near future. What do you have to say to that? I personally think this is a positive development in the right direction, but the big question is this - will it sell? Even if the answer is in the affirmative, will it sell well at all? After all, QMotion has to recoup the research and development costs in addition to marketing it across worldwide. Hopefully there will be some sort of skateboard game that will be released on the Xbox 360 console which will see sales figures of this wireless controller take off - after all, title-specific hardware rarely sells well unless it is bundled along with the game itself (like Mario Kari Wii’s steering wheel) or is a pre-requisite with a whole lot of followers (Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises).

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Driver’s Ed for Nintendo DS

May 1st, 2008 by Mark R in Gaming Gadgets

Driver’s Ed for Nintendo DS

Every kid wants to learn how to drive a car before he or she even goes to school, but Driver’s Education is any kid’s least favorite class. I never thought driving could be made so boring.

Fortunately, teenagers today can now learn Driver’s Education from this great game on the Nintendo DS called Drivers Ed Portable. Developed by DreamCatcher Games and JoWooD, it offers a “fun way for new drivers to study the material”.

This game features two modes: Test and Train. The Test mode has some sample tests from all 50 states for the written part of the driver’s license examination. It also has tests from 13 Canadian provinces and territories, as well as tests from other countries such as Spain, Italy, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. As players take these tests, the game tracks a player’s progress so that he or she knows what areas are needed for improvement.

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Price revision for Xbox 360 and PS3 in Asia

April 30th, 2008 by Edwin in Gaming Gadgets

pricecuts.jpgI don’t know about you, but somehow many people still equate Asians, especially the Chinese, to be too thrifty for their own good. I suppose it is payback time for Microsoft as they are working on price cuts for its Xbox 360 console in Asia, trimming the recommended retail price by a measly 5% to nearly 20% in a quartet of areas throughout the region. South Korea benefits the least with a 5% cut, while Taiwan’s 20GB model will receive a 17% discount. Singapore benefits the most from this price revision exercise with a 19.5% drop. As for Sony, they took the opposite route in Singapore by raising its 40GB PS3 price to $394. Guess accountants from those two companies are busy trying to predict the impact of these price moves, while Nintendo execs sit back and continue smiling smugly knowing that their Wii and DS will still sell well at the current pricing that has remained unchanged for a fair bit now.

Source: Crave

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Virtual Console USB Duplicator: 60 Ways To Go To Jail For Pirating

April 28th, 2008 by AndrewD in Gaming Gadgets

Virtual Console USB Duplicator
The music industry has evolved into a Xerox machine, of sorts. A copy upon a copy upon yet more copies. We’re waiting for the point where the major music labels throw up their hands in confusion and admit to their defeat. Because you know that’s what is happening. The music companies have already lost as an industry. It’s just a matter of discovering a way to cut their losses and work out a deal with the people behind the copies.

If we’re heavily invested in the music industry, we’d be turning to companies that make products such as this Virtual Console USB Duplicator. Capable of duplicating 60 1GB USB flash drives in under two minutes, the Virtual Console is the music industry’s worst nightmare. This easily allows the average home music pirate to create a 1GB music sampling for 60 of their closest friends. Take into account that their friends could very well be making copies themselves, and musicians have a real problem on their hands.
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