Gaming Hardware

We could see it from a mile away, where the Xbox 360 today will experience a price cut from August 28th onwards, where it will receive a $100 price cut from the original $399.99 to hit the $299.99 price point which is similar to that of the new PS3 Slim. Of course, this pricing detail is limited to just units in the US only. The Xbox 360 Pro console too will experience a price cut of $50, where the new price stands at $249.99. As for the bottom tier Xbox 360 Arcade, this model will retail for an extremely affordable $199.99 a pop. In addition, those who are worried that the Xbox 360 might end up obsolete in the near future need not do so, as their “Project Natal” that boasts controller-free gaming will be compatible with the current batch of Xbox 360s.

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Rumors of the PS3 Slim have been circulating around for quite some time already, and this has proven to be true finally as Sony unveiled its latest iteration of the PS3 – the PS3 Slim, also known by its model number CECH-2000A while coming in charcoal black color. You won’t have to worry about the PS3 Slim’s surface getting all scratched up or having fingerprints plastered all over since it comes in a matte finish, and will feature a 120GB hard drive within as well. Expect to see the new PS3 Slim hit retail stores this September 1st for $299 (the same figure in Euros if you’re living across the Atlantic), while Japan will get theirs a couple of days later. This doesn’t mean Sony will discontinue the older PS3 line, as they will still retain the 80GB PS3 for $299, while the 160GB model is going for $399 from August 18th onwards.

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It is a no-brainer actually, this strategy to take advantage of the Nintendo Wii’s amazing user base by releasing accessories that are meant to enhance the Wii gaming experience in your living room. After all, why play tennis with just a Wiimote when you can have a plastic version of a racket to add a touch of realism? Poorer gamers might want to tape their Wiimote to a discarded, real tennis racquet, but that’s a different can of worms altogether that we won’t touch for today. Sakar has heeded Nintendo’s clarion call by releasing a new line of accessories for the Wii MotionPlus range.

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At long last, dubbed the “worst kept secret in E3″ by Kaz Hirai himself, the PSP go is announced on an official basis after making its rounds across the rumor mills over the past few weeks. Does this signal the death knell for the PSP-3000? Apparently not, as there will still be significant amounts of both consoles being churned out in the coming months, but perhaps all of that will change when the PSP go seems to do infinitely better in terms of sales compared to its older PSP-3000 sibling. Well, in any case, dive in to the specifications right after the jump!

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It had to happen – DJ Hero will follow in the footsteps of Guitar Hero by featuring famous artists to grace their decks – and we will have both Jay-Z as well as Eminem bringing some of their best loved tunes to the DJ Hero title in a special branded edition of the game which will be accompanied by an advanced version of the game’s turntable controller alongside a metal traveling case which is more than ready to double up as a performance-ready DJ stand, alongside a couple of exclusive music CD compilations that carry the greatest hits and new mixes from each artist. In addition, Jay-Z and Eminem are generous enough to provide downloadable content later this year so that DJ Hero fans will have more tracks to master by then, offering maximum replayability value.

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Rock Band is a totally unique gaming experience for folks who love rhythm-based games, and most people who have given it a go before would gush about the playability of it alongside the way it makes gaming more social physically. Well, who would’ve thought that such a title would actually make its way to the portable platform? Harmonix and MTV Games have come together alongside EA to ship Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP in both North America and Europe beginning from today, so make a beeline to the nearest video game store if you want to check out what this is all about.

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Gears of War is one of those games that helped pushed the number of Xbox 360s sold internationally, and it is not hard to see why. Excellent graphics coupled with superb gameplay, Gears of War made the Xbox 360 an even more desirable gaming console to have in your living rooms, and the addition of great AI as well as multiplayer support over the Internet made the game fresh each time you boot it up. For those who are living down under, we have good news for you – Microsoft Australia has just announced that they will be rolling out a special limited edition Gears of War bundle in that part of the world, featuring an Xbox 360 Pro console as well as both copies of Gears of War 1 and 2 in a swanky looking blood red box.

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Everyone loves a limited edition version of something – after all, those have more value compared to a regular, stock model, right? Same goes for video game hardware, and Sony is painfully aware of this fact, hence rolling out the limited-edition Dissidia Final Fantasy PSP Entertainment Pack that will be available only exclusively at GameStop locations across the United States. This package will be out when August 25 rolls around, retailing for $199.99 a pop that includes not only the Mystic Silver PSP-3000 itself, it will also be bundled with the highly anticipated Dissidia Final Fantasy 3D action game to boot. Other goodies inside the box include the CGI film, FINAL FANTASY VII Advent Children, on the soon-to-be-defunct UMD format and a 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo.

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Lawn darts have been banned for 21 years already since it is classified as the world’s deadliest backyard game, but this game is back better than ever in local bars. Target Toss Pro: Lawn Darts offers all the fun associated with lawn darts, albeit taking out the risk involved in flinging heavy metal spikes directly at loved ones.

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If you’re in the market for affordable gaming mice, then look no further than OCZ Technology’s Behemoth and Eclipse. Both of these models were specially designed to offer a solid design, maximum functionality, and programmable customization unique to each user without breaking the bank. Perfect for gamers who are currently undergoing tough times economically and yet want to own a piece of advanced gaming equipment.

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