Game Controllers

Splitfish's FRAGFX SHARK Xbox Controller Coming in August

by jessica on Wed, 2011-05-25 05:00

Splitfish has a new mouse hybrid Xbox 360 controller that makes playing FPS games like the upcoming Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 better than ever!

The FRAGFX SHARK 360 gives you both precision mouse aiming and a fully programmable analog stick, allowing you to enjoy your favorite shooters on Xbox 360, Mac or PC. You can aim with the mouse and adjust sensitivity on the fly as well as use functions like button remapping, turbo, wrist flick melee and more.

The FRAGFX SHARK 360 is optimized for FPS shooters, but also has the functions of a regular XBOX 360 controller - so it can be used for all games. Also, the FRAGFX SHARK 360 touts a super long battery life of 50 hours of gameplay and 500 hours of standby on 2 AA batteries.Read more

Logitech Announces Premium Drum Controller for Guitar Hero

by Justin Hubbell on Thu, 2009-07-16 14:24

Logitech's Wireless Drum Controller features premium drum heads with recessed rims – making it easy for you to play like a rock star. It will feature three fully adjustable drum heads and two cymbal pads. Each piece can be positioned to fit your reach and suit your style.

Offering a unique playing experience, the new Logitech Wireless Drum Controller provides quiet, responsive heads that deliver a lively feel, won't distract you from the music, and is designed to let you take advantage of all the latest features of Guitar Hero games.

The kick pedal uses a stainless steel surface and an adjustable spring, too. The controller also offers up to 50 hours of battery life on two AA batteries. The premium drum controller will be compatible with the PS3 and PS2, and it uses a 2.4 GHz wireless USB receiver.

The Logitech Wireless Drum Controller is expected to be available in the U.S. beginning in July and Europe beginning in August for a suggested retail price of $229.99.

Sony's E3 Press Conference Rundown

by Justin Hubbell on Wed, 2009-06-03 00:30

God of War III was shown off at Sony's E3 press conference and will be ripping apart stores this March!

The PSP GO became official, featuring 16GB of internal memory. It will be available October 1st for $249. The Massive Action Game, MAG was shown off, too, with 256 people playing against one another online. MAG will drop this Fall.

Rejoice! Final Fantasy VII is available for download on the PSN Store! A new IP was unveiled, Agent, where you'll play as a 1970's assassin. Final Fantasy XIV was announced as a PS3 exclusive title and will be available next year. This looks like it will be a new Final Fantasy Online title.Read more

Logitech Unveils Black Wireless Guitar Controller for PLAYSTATION 3

May 12, 2009 — Logitech today announced the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems. Featuring authentic materials – including a wood neck and body, a rosewood fingerboard and metal frets – the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller is for gamers who truly want to play like a rock star.

Following the introduction of the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller, Premiere Edition (previously available only in select markets), the new black guitar controller is expected to be available worldwide later this month. The Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller is licensed by Activision Publishing, Inc. for the award-winning Guitar Hero franchise.

"Logitech's new guitar controller delivers the same unparalleled Guitar Hero experience offered by our previous premiere edition to an even broader group of gamers and at a great value," said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. "Everything about the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller is premium – from the authentic wood material and flawless black finish, to the noise-dampening design of the strum bar and buttons, to the authentic accents provided by the metal frets." Read more

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Activision Standalone Guitar Hero Controllers Available This Weekend

February 12, 2009 – Guitar Hero gamers looking to upgrade to the best Guitar Hero guitar controllers yet or expand their band to include the drum kit controller need not wait much longer, as Activision Publishing, Inc. announced today individual guitar controllers and drum kit controllers will be available on North American store shelves beginning February 15th.

Playable now with Guitar Hero World Tour, and later this spring in Guitar Hero Metallica, the wireless drum kit controller features three drum pads, two raised cymbal pads and a bass kick pedal, and velocity-sensitive drum heads with soft rubber construction to deliver that certain bounce when struck with a drum stick that drummers are used to and is easy to set up, move, break down and store. The drum kit controller can be expanded with a second bass kick pedal allowing expert gamers to rock to double bass pedal charts in Guitar Hero Metallica. The Guitar Hero World Tour guitar controller, which features a touch-sensitive slide on the neck, is compatible with all previous versions of Guitar Hero and will be compatible with Guitar Hero Metallica. Read more