Archive for August, 2008

Microsoft Sidewinder X6 Gaming Keyboard

Following the announcement of the slightly underwhelming Sidewinder X5 gaming mouse, Microsoft have more for gamers in the shape of the Sidewinder X6 Gaming Keyboard.

While not the most handsome of keyboards, the X6 is packed with features that should make it a very tempting choice for buyers.
The first, and most unusual feature, is the removable [...]

Microsoft Sidewinder X5 Gaming Mouse Review

Microsoft were busy at the recent Leipzig Show, bringing with them two new bits of PC gaming hardware. The first was this, the Microsoft Sidewinder X5 Gaming Mouse, and the other was the Sidewinder X6 keyboard.

Laser Sensor
Under the skin the Microsoft Sidewinder X5 is identical to the previous Sidewinder, powered by a 2,000 dpi laser [...]

Nova Killer 2 Mousepad Review

The Nova Killer mousepad is a big favourite of mine, and now there is a new and improved version - the imaginatively titled Nova Killer 2.

Sticking with the unusual shape of the original, the Nova Killer 2 is roughly the same size (337×307mm now, 320×320mm before) and is just as thin thin at only 3mm [...]

Roccat Taito Mousepad Is On Its Way

The Roccat Taito mousepad has just been announced on the Roccat website. Named after the Lone Ranger’s American-Indian assistant, the Roccat Taito (*) is “a symbiosis combining the latest technology optimized for the needs of the modern gamer, with the most possible level of comfort.” Symbiosis? Really??

The Roccat Taito is basically a cloth mousepad, although [...]

New Microsoft Sidewinder Keyboard?

Could this be the new Microsoft Sidewinder keyboard?

If speculation is correct, this odd-looking keyboard is going to be the latest addition to the Sidewinder range, following on from the Sidewinder mouse.
Officially known as the Microsoft Sidewinder X6, the keyboard is expected to be announced in September. As can be seen in the picture, the number [...]

Roccat Kone Is Finally Gold

Check out the Gaming Weapons Roccat Kone review.
After what seems like an eternity, the Roccat Kone is finally going into production.

As excitedly pointed out by 7ucker, the Roccat website is now declaring that the Kone is Gold! With the beta phase out of the way the production run can finally begin, and Roccat are promising [...]

MSI Launches GX620 and GX720 Gaming Laptops

Two new laptops have entered the gaming arena - the MSI GX620 and MSI GX720.

Both systems are housed in a stylish black case that features red highlights. Targeted at gamers, they feature a choice of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and up to 4GB of DDR2 memory.
The main difference betrween the two laptops is the [...]

GoLive2 Stix Controllers Bring Wii-mote To PC

It’s not that long ago I bought a Wii console, and I have to say I was pretty impressed with the Wii-mote controller. Easy to use and robust, it really is an essential part of the Wii gaming experience that makes it so much fun. Now PC gamers can have a go at it in [...]

Zero-Gee Computer Chair

Do you spend hours in front of the computer either working or gaming? Do you spend those hours sat in an uncomfortable old chair that gives you a numb backside? Do you long for something more comfortable to ease those pains and help you relax a bit more? Then why not try the Zero-Gee chair?

I’ve [...]