Category: Gaming
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Backbone One x Death Stranding Controller
Hideo Kojima is a video game auteur, best known for the Metal Gear series. His latest masterpiece, Death Stranding, is ready to make its mobile debut. To note the occasion, his studio Kojima Productions has partnered with Backbone on a limited edition version of their acclaimed Backbone One controller. Built from high-quality materials, the controller…
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Xbox Remix Special Edition Controller
From the power-hungry servers needed for cloud services to the minerals mined to build hardware, the gaming industry isn’t known for sustainability. Xbox is taking a step in that direction with the Remix Special Edition Controller. A third of the controller is made with a mix of reclaimed materials and regrind (ground plastic) made from…
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Bigscreen Beyond VR Headset | Uncrate
Bigscreen VR has launched its own VR headset with a very unique feature — it’s made specifically to fit your face with a scan from the iPhoneXR’s TrueDepth sensor. The most noticeable thing about the Beyond headset is its small size, weighing in at 127 grams or 4.5 ounces, compared to the Oculus Quest 2…
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Atari x MyArcade Gamestation Plus Console
Atari has made retro consoles before, but by teaming with MyArcade, the Gamestation Plus might be the best yet. Details on the upcoming release are slim, but it will include titles from the Atari 2600, Atari 7800, and Atari Arcade, accessed through an easy-to-use interface. Controls come in the form of two Bluetooth joysticks, rechargeable…
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Arduboy Mini Gaming Console | Uncrate
As much a gaming device as it is an excuse to tinker and code, the Arduboy Mini is an 8-bit console on a roughly matchbox-sized circuit board. Arduino compatible, it includes over 300 games, with a USB-C port that provides both access to the software and power. To keep costs down, it ships without a…
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JK500 Artist Edition Watch – COOL HUNTING®
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Atari, the creative platform Misfit tapped acclaimed artist JK5 (aka Joseph Ari Aloi) to imagine the dial for a limited edition wristwatch inspired by the beloved gaming console. Only 500 pieces of the 42mm quartz watch have been produced. Each also features a custom commemorative caseback. Added: Posted on December…
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Analogue Pocket Gaming Adapters | Uncrate
Instead of relying upon emulation, Analogue’s Pocket uses an FPGA to play Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. It’s this same technology that allows it to play a variety of other cartridges using Pocket Adapters. There’s already an adapter for the Game Gear, and in 2023, adapters for the TurboGrafx-16, PC…
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Meta Quest Pro VR Headset
Meta has released the Quest Pro, its latest virtual reality headset that promises 50% more power and improved comfort. Powered by the new Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 1, the Quest Pro has 50% more sustained power and 30% better thermal management over the Quest 2. 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and 10 high-res sensors…
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Logitech G Cloud Handheld Gaming System
Cloud gaming services are starting to hit their stride, leading to a growing market for handheld access. Logitech G’s Cloud is their take on the concept. Developed with Tencent Games, it’s an Android-based gadget offering support for Xbox Game Pass, Nvidia GeForce Now, Steam Link, and the Google Play Store. Spec-wise, it’s powered by a…
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Next Level Racing GTElite Ford GT Gaming Cockpit
Ford’s eSports division, Team Fordzilla, and Next Level Racing have partnered for a special edition of NLR’s top-level GTElite sim racing cockpit and seat. The GTElite Ford GT frame uses blue anodized aluminum extrusions and laser-etched Ford logos to support up to 551 pounds of driver and equipment, with an ergonomic layout specifically for sim…
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Sega Genesis Mini 2 Console
Consoles of the ’90s had some weird peripherals. Perhaps the most widespread was the Sega CD, which sat next to the Genesis. For their second release of the Genesis Mini, Sega is beefing up the power enough to play games like Sonic CD and Virtua Racing. In total, over 50 games will be included on…
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Marvel x adidas ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Pack Release Date
Following the release of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy video game last October, Square Enix and Marvel team up with adidas on a footwear collection that celebrates the intergalactic superhero team. The team’s leader, Star Lord, is highlighted with two variations of the classic adidas Forum. Much like his taste of vintage pop-rock, the adidas…
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Supreme Mortal Kombat Arcade Cabinet
Arriving as part of the streetwear brand’s Fall/Winter 2020 collection, this Mortal Kombat arcade cabinet is the latest item to get the Supreme treatment. The cabinet can play Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 on its 17-inch LCD screen, with two sets of buttons and joysticks for two-player action. Supreme branding…
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Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Combining the benefits of Microsoft’s traditional Xbox Game Pass service with those of Xbox Live Gold, the Ultimate tier would already be a good deal for many gamers. On September 15th, it’s going to get a lot better, thanks to the rollout of cloud-based gaming. The service will support most high-end Android devices with access…