Gaming Accessories

Europe's SUBSONIC has a cool new gaming accessory out called Racin' Pro.

The Racin' Pro is compatible with PS3 and PC games and platforms, and features a padded, upholstered seat, steering wheel and pedals adjustable for height, depth and inclination. Other product highlights include DualShock3 compatibility with two vibration feedback motors for realistic circuit shocks and bends, programmable buttons and pedals and a portable design that transforms into a bag for convenient mobility and storage.

"The launch of the Racin' Pro fills a void in the marketplace for a high-quality product to maximize gaming experience in the racing genre," said SUBSONIC's partner FAME CEO Alison Morrison. "The scrupulous levels of quality control and attention to detail by the SUBSONIC team of designers and engineers will be made evident from the moment the player sits in the seat until they store the product away for later use."Read more

Gaming peripherals and accessories maker, Razer, has just unveiled three new gadgets carrying the Transformers 3 brand. This includes specially painted versions of the company's DeathAdder mouse, available in yellow, red, silver and purple. The former two colors are festooned with the Autobot logo, while the latter are only available with a Decepticon symbol.

Razer, who partnered with toymaker Hasbro on the gear, also introduced a dual-sided Vespula mouse mat. One side is meant to enhance speed and sports an Autobots theme, while the other has a control-enhancing surface and a Decepticons layout.

Finally, the two companies introduced four colors of notebook sleeves dedicated to the movie. They mimic the mouse colors and represent Megatron, Shockwave, Bumblebee and Optimus Prime.Read more

Razer, a high-end precision gaming brand, has announced the Razer BlackWidow Stealth Edition mechanical gaming keyboards. Both the Ultimate and Standard versions of this hardcore mechanical keyboard have been refitted with a keyset that offers tactility but with a quieter feedback for the true silent assassins of gaming.

The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition also comes with extreme anti-ghosting. This is an improvement over the traditional anti-ghosting matrix when it allows up to 6 simultaneous key presses anywhere on the keyset.

"Where the first Razer BlackWidow can be likened to a barbarian ploughing through enemies with ease, the Stealth Edition of this mechanical keyboard is the ninja who sneaks up on opponents unexpectedly to take them down in a quick blur," said Robert "RazerGuy" Krakoff, President, Razer USA. "Quieter feedback on the keys, lighter actuation force, extreme anti-ghosting on the Ultimate version, and a new matte black finish make the Stealth Edition of the Razer BlackWidow keyboards the best choice for the unassuming but extremely deadly gamer."Read more

This fall, PlayStation 3 gamers will have a new option when shopping for a wireless headset. Sony just announced that the official PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset will be joining the PlayStation 3 accessories family in September 2011.

Featuring 7.1 virtual surround sound, the Wireless Stereo Headset lets you hear in-game audio crystal clear - whether you're in the middle of a firefight in a first-person shooter game or racing for the checkered flag in Gran Turismo. Volume controls and microphone mute are easily accessible too, so you never have to interrupt gameplay to fumble for buttons. On-screen headset status updates also display battery status and sound controls. Just want to listen to music or play a single player game? The mic is retractable, so it's out of your way.

The official PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset will be available for $99.99 at retailers nationwide this September.

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

There are computer headsets and then there's gaming computer headsets. While you might think there's not much of a difference…just ask any gamer. The latest gaming headset from Harman - the AKG GHS-1 - sounds so good, it will seem that explosions, blasts and more are taking place right in the room.

Lightweight and portable, the headset features a cardioid (directional) boom microphone which filters out background noises, and passive noise reduction seals out most ambient sounds for a clear voice signal. The in-line microphone is also designed so that the volume can be adjusted right on the cable, allowing players to keep their mind on the game instead of messing with another volume source.

The AKG GHS-1 portable headset is available now in three color combinations: black and orange; white and green; and camouflage and blue for $79.95.

Earlier this year we told you about Casio's Green Slim projector line for gamers. This week Casio added four new models to the line - the XJ-A255V, XJ-A250, XJ-A155V and XJ-A150 - that are equipped with the world's first mercury-free, laser and LED Hybrid Light Source. The new Green Slim projectors have increased brightness with 3000 lumens, 2X optical zoom, HDMI input, and project images larger than 100 inches! The models are super-portable too, weighing in at just 5 pounds.

Two of Casio's Green Slim Projectors (XJ-A255V, XJ-A250) tout native WXGA resolution at 1280 x 800 pixels (16:10), with the XJ-A255V featuring a USB input for PC-free use. The XJ-A255V also comes with a 802.11b/g/n wireless adapter, allowing you to wirelessly connect up to 32 Windows PC's simultaneously with up to 4 PC's displayed on screen at one time.Read more

Sony introduced the official Bluetooth Headset for the PS3 back in 2008. Two years later, they are bringing us a new version of the official Bluetooth Headset for the PS3 system. Available later this month, the new Bluetooth Headset will sell for $49.99 – the same price as the original.

The new Bluetooth Headset is 30% smaller than the original model and now includes built-in noise cancellation for filtering out ambient noise. Additional features include a dual-microphone design, automatic pairing via USB cable with the PS3, an in-game headset status indicator, a microphone mute button, and a charging cradle which can also be used as a desktop microphone. A High-Quality (HQ) mode is also included for crystal clear voice chat while gaming.

Giving you more bang for your buck, the new Bluetooth Headset isn't just for gaming. The mobile phone feature support has been improved, allowing you to use features such as three-way calling and call waiting.

The new Bluetooth Headset is compatible with devices with Bluetooth 1.1 or higher. It will be available for $49.99 later this month.

Sony just announced at E3 that they will release an all-in-one Surround Sound System with subwoofer built-in this fall for the PlayStation 3.

The CECH-ZVS1 is just one speaker, but uses Sony's S-Force PRO Front Surround Sound technology to give it full surround sound. It has 10W per channel and uses two active 65mm subs and four passive radiators. It supports the new PlayStation Move controllers, Blu-ray movies, as well as stereoscopic 3D content; and is compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG-2 AAC, Linear PCM (2 ch) formats. The speaker features one analog input for connecting devices like the PSP, and one digital optical input.

Available this fall, the CECH-ZVS1 Surround Sound System will sell for $199.

Adesso just announced a new full-size mechanical gaming keyboard with a USB hub and audio jack. The MKB-135B has a standard full-size keyboard layout with 104 keys and features mechanical key switch technology for accurate typing. The mechanical gaming keyboard can handle 20 million keystrokes, and is able to register each stroke in real time to a user's system.

Adesso MKB-135B main features:

• Mechanical key switch technology for improved tactile sound and fast feedback
• Lifecycle of 20 million mechanical keystrokes for extended use
• N-key rollover function for multiple keys pressed at the same time
• Standard full-sized keyboard featuring 104 keys
• Integrated USB hub and audio/microphone jack

For more info, visit www.adesso.com.