The world is divided into two types of people – those who absolutely love Star Wars and all of its nuances and those who loathe this piece of fantasy science fiction with a touch of mythology and hokey religion. Thankfully, there are way more of the latter that keeps the Star Wars merchandise machine going for decades ever since Luke Skywalker graced the silver screen almost 30 years ago. Hammacher is currently carrying the Star Wars version of the classic board game Battleship for a $59.95 price tag. Unfortunately, those who are living out of the Continental U.S. and Canada won’t have any luck bagging one as Hammacher will not ship it anywhere else.

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So everybody and his dog has already had a go at the motion sensitive Nintendo Wii but you, and you are desperate to jump on the bandwagon without any success as new arrivals of Wii consoles get snapped up as soon as they make their way into gaming stores and electronic boutiques everywhere. Fret not, as there is still some hope in the form of the upcoming DS Motion Card. This unique plug-in is a revolutionary motion sensor which is compatible with both Nintendo DS and DS Lite handheld consoles. It comes with a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope combination that aims to bring handheld gaming to the next level (as if the touchscreen experience is not enough to differentiate it from other gaming systems).

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XYZ Computing has an extensive review of the new gaming keyboard produced by Ideazon. The keyboard is called MERC which combines a standard keyboard with a Fang gamepad on the left side. Check out some of the features announced on Ideazon’s website.

Dedicated Gaming Terrain
-MERC’s dedicated gaming terrain combines 34 gaming keys, a deadly central butterfly layout, three thumb keys and 11 weapon keys

Sleek Ergonomics
-Sleek ergonomic game pad tilts 11 degrees to match natural wrist position while providing hours of comfortable gaming
-Core game commands are labeled for quick access, including run, walk, jump, crouch and reload

Multimedia Controls & Hot Keys
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Is a weak arm or physical stamina keeping you from taking your Nintendo Wii gaming experience to the next level? Perhaps you should look into getting the Nintendo Wii Nunchuk Controller. This accessory adds even more innovation to the next generation of gaming and does it all with less physical movement.

Contoured to perfectly fit a players hand, the Nunchuck controller builds on the simplicity of the Nintendo Wii Remote controller. The Nunchuck contains the same motion-sensing technology enabled in the Wii Remote but also includes an analog stick to help assist in character movement. This analog stick can be a godsend if you feel like physical motion is keeping you from your optimum gaming performance (see video called Crazy Girl on Wii).

Many games will allow you to control your character’s movement with the Nunchuck in your left hand, while your right hand is free to execute the action movements with the Wii Remote. For example, the Nunchuck comes in extremely handy for games like Wii Boxing. You can use the Nunchuck to hit with your off or weaker hand, while you use the Wii remote to punch and jab with your primary hand. Hardcore gamers may even want to use two Nunchuck controllers to gain a competitive edge.

Rather use the Nunchuck in your right hand? No problem. Because the Wii Remote and Nunchuck controllers are only relatively dependent on each other, players are free to hold them in whichever hand is most comfortable. The ambidextrous nature of the Wii controllers grants accessibility seldom seen in previous game controllers.

Also, the Nunchuck controller doesn’t need its own power – it plugs into the Wii Remote controller when it’s in use. So there’s no worry about charging up or expensive batteries.

Adding a Nunchuck to your Nintendo Wii system will definitely help you open the doors to the next level of gaming. Just be careful you don’t accidentally smack your wife or punch your dog while using your Wii controllers like these guys.

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How many times have you had your opponent in your sights only to miss at the most crucial moment due to sub-par gaming equipment? Say goodbye to those frustrating moments with the new Razer DeathAdder. No, this DeathAdder isn’t some reptile or end game boss in the classic Golden Axe, but it is actually Razer’s latest offering for the gaming masses. Long renowned for their prowess in coming up with superior gaming peripherals that will give you an edge over your opponent, the DeathAdder high precision gaming mouse comes equipped with third generation infrared sensor technology that ought to enable you to make faster, more decisive actions accurately.

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Nearly every kid in Britain looks forward to those Saturday afternoon kick offs at stadiums all over the country to see their favorite soccer stars in action, and would love to be in the shoes boots of someone earning an obscene £50,000 a week. It is then that they can pick up cool gadgets like the 100″ Home Video Arcade Center without blinking an eye, and get the entire neighborhood gifts for Christmas while having enough left over to purchase an exotic sports car after saving up for a few months. Unfortunately, not everybody has the skills required to make it to the top level, but you can still have your soccer fun minus the adoration of female groupies who want to have your babies with the Connectv Football game.

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Most ladies would abhor such a huge set up in the living room, but blokes who were weaned on video games instead of milk would just go nuts at the sight of having one in the house. The 100″ Home Video Arcade Center from Dream Arcades is just the perfect thing to get for the man in your life, but be prepared to be ignored for weeks on end as he showers more love on the joysticks than romancing you with flowers, chocolates, and a lovely dinner downtown.

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World of Warcraft has take the world by storm for the past few years, and it shows no signs of abating. This MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) from Blizzard has captured the imagination (and wallets) of many a soul, that some players have even gone through a divorce or dropped out from school due to their unwavering devotion to this game. WidowPC, a computer manufacturer, is also obsessed with this game as they have come up with a special World of Warcraft PC that was specially built from ground up to cater to this mind-bendingly addictive online game.

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