Join Razer introduces Synapse 2.0
Razer also wants in on the cloud bandwagon with their latest release for gamers and gamers only – if you’re looking to stash all your extra files from your hard drive online, look somewhere else. We’re talking about the Razer Synapse 2.0 which is touted to be the world’s first application for storing your personalized peripheral settings in a cloud environment, so that your gaming settings are always accessible to you just about anywhere and anytime. This is clearly a vast improvement compared to the late 1990s when I carried around my Quake config file on a 3.5″ disk so that I need not re-bind all the relevant keys with each new computer I use.
Glad to know that the next iteration of Synapse is an improvement over its predecessor, where that proved to be the world’s first onboard memory feature for gaming peripherals which was introduced half a decade ago. Basically, with version 2.0, you are now able to store gaming macros, key binds, and profiles directly to the cloud – letting you gain full access to your entire repertoire of peripheral hardware settings. Just make sure that there is a decent Internet connection in the vicinity before you are able to harness the power of Synapse 2.0, of course.
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Logitech answers the call of duty
Video gaming fans would definitely have heard about the Call of Duty franchise before, and surely many of you out there are huge fans of it. For those who feel that they need to openly declare their allegiance to the franchise, you can always purchase hardware that bears the name of it. Trust Logitech to come up with a couple of accessories for those rocking to a PC as their gaming platform of choice, where you are able to choose from the Logitech Laser Mouse G9X and the Logitech Gaming Keyboard G105, where both of them are respectively the official keyboard and mouse of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, delivering enhanced precision and customization so that you are able to go one up on the competition should your skill levels be nearly on par.
Let us concentrate on the keyboard first – it will sport half a dozen programmable G-keys, where each of them will come with a trio of mode states, allowing you to configure up to 18 possible macro combinations no matter the kind of game you play. Heck, you are even able to record new macros on the fly if you so desire. Boasting an optimized key matrix that was specially designed to enable you to use more keys simultaneously in FPS games, one-touch controls also deliver instant access to volume, start, stop, pause, forward and back functions.
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii
The Nintendo Wii isn’t doing exactly well in terms of number of consoles sold each month lately, despite the strong start that it had over the PS3 and Xbox 360 when first released in Japan and the US. Well, I guess that is because time has caught up with the rather limited hardware of the Wii, not to mention the fact that Nintendo’s home console seem to be on the receiving end of far more shovelware compared to its counterparts.
I guess first party software from Nintendo always does well, and Nintendo pays no attention to how long fans must wait or how much they have suffered in the name of patience. In fact, anticipation has been building up over some time already with the announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii. Having said that, here are more information concerning the upcoming title that might interest you in yet another swashbuckling adventure that you steer Link through.
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SteelSeries and Gunnar Optiks team up for SteelSeries Desmo
So we know that SteelSeries is very serious about delivering quality gaming hardware to the masses with their collection of mice and keyboards in the past, but perhaps there is a new market for the hardware company to expand their business? I guess they figured out the niche market of gaming eyewear worth looking into, having worked with Gunnar Optiks to deliver the SteelSeries Desmo.
Yes sir, this particular range of eyewear was specially designed for competitive gamers not only to make them look good (I assure you, that is just a secondary byproduct of their objective), but will also help improve visual efficiency, endurance, and recovery during gaming sessions. You can opt from either one of two color options – Desmo Onyx or the limited edition Desmo Snow that sports a semi-rimless design.
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SteelSeries is back again with World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse: Legendary Edition
If you’re going to walk over to the sales counter the next time you drop by a computer store (which is reasonably well stocked, I would assume) and pick up a gaming mouse, make sure you take a nice, long breath. This will of course, apply only to those who want to pick up the SteelSeries World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse: Legendary Edition. Don’t you think that that is a mouthful to speak? Heck, my fingers groan at the thought of typing it out in full, thank the heavens for Ctrl + C!
This is the latest gaming mouse that was specially given the SteelSeries treatment which will target Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft MMORPG. This custom peripheral is set to be a boon for World of Warcraft players, where this finely crafted “weapon” of precision intends to achieve a balance of style and function in a single piece of hardware. Not only does it look sleek, it is also far more compact than normal so that you can get your game on even on a notebook.
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Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500
Love all things racing, and can’t get enough of burning digital rubber on your console and computer at home? Surely you would have a decent steering wheel setup in your living room, and if you are currently on the lookout for an upgrade, might we interest you in what Thrustmaster has to offer with their latest Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500? This new racing solution will come with a wheel replica of the Ferrari 150° Italia alongside a pedal set.
Not only does it work with the Sony PS3, it will also play nice with the PC as well, boasting the life-size replica steering wheel of the F1 Ferrari 150° Italia that is accompanied by a powerful base that holds the racing wheel’s motor and a pedal set so that you are able to use great hardware to close the gap on the computer’s lap records (or even set new ones if you’re skillful enough).
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CyberpowerPC Gamer Scorpius line announced
CyberpowerPC has just announced their latest Gamer Scorpius range which will comprise of a bunch of desktop gaming PCs that will be powered by AMD’s new FX-series “Bulldozer” CPU series. Having said that, you know that raw computing power won’t be in short supply with what CyberpowerPC has thrown into the mix, so rest easy knowing that no matter which model you decided to drop some serious coin on, it will be able to cater to your basic gaming needs without batting an eyelid.
The new Gamer Scorpius series will rely on a combination of AMD’s new FX CPU, Socket AM3+ (900 series chipset motherboard), and AMD Radeon HD 6000 graphics that is said to deliver more than 50% performance over the previous generation of AMD desktop platforms – all without breaking the bank. The new AMD FX CPU is capable of delivering fully unlocked processor clock multipliers so that maximum speed is achieved at most times, even when you are running on a multi-display gaming setup.
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Razer Naga Epic MMO Gaming Mouse
We have reported on Razer’s products before, and I got a chance to try out the Naga Epic MMO Gaming Mouse. I have seen mice that are wireless, mice that are ergonomic, and mice with many buttons, and the Razer Naga Epic seems to do them all.
I’ll go ahead and start with the buttons. There are 17 of them in all, which include the 12 on the side. These buttons allow you to “organize your key binds and character abilities for any game by enabling you to fully remap and assign macros”. You can also get downloadable in-game add-ons and in-game support for popular games like World of Warcraft, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, and City of Heroes. By the way, you can also use the numbers on the side for simply typing in numbers.
As you can see here, the Naga Epic comes with a cradle, and this is so you can charge the battery inside for use as a wireless mouse. You can also just plug the Naga Epic in a USB port for wired use as well.
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