Video Game Accessories

Gamers can easily record, edit, narrate and share their gaming experiences online with the new Game Capture and PC Game Capture hardware/software solution from Roxio. Game Capture records in real time and even includes video editing software to turn raw footage into videos which can be shared online on YouTube, Facebook and other gaming sites.

Roxio Game Capture is a hardware/software combo for console gamers. It allows real-time capture of game play videos from Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles. Users may play games in full HD on the TV, while recording the content to the PC. The USB hardware capture device includes component video and stereo audio inputs, and ships with a component, RCA audio, and USB cables*.

Users can record game play in 480p and output to AVI, WMV, DivX, and MP4. Still image screen shots can be saved as JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP or GIF file types. Roxio Game Capture is priced at $99.99.

Roxio PC Game Capture is a software solution that allows users to record PC game play footage in real-time. Video sequences and still images can be captured in HD at full screen resolutions. The application supports DirectX 8-10 and OpenGL based PC games. Roxio PC Game Capture includes features for capturing, editing, and posting in one complete package and enables gamers to spend less time managing and posting files and more time playing. Roxio PC Game Capture is priced at $49.99.Read more

The new Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3 is what SMK-Link calls an "advanced-learning" remote control for the PlayStation 3. Not only does it control your PS3, it can control your home entertainment system. Blu-Link offers easy setup using pre-programmed device codes as well as remote-to-remote button learning.

Blu-Link is the first universal remote with both infrared and Bluetooth wireless built-in to simultaneously control the PS3 and other home entertainment devices. It supports more than 400 brands of televisions, 150 VCR brands, 200 satellite receiver models, 100 cable TV receiver brands, 50 DVR models and 200 home theater surround sound systems. And, with non-volatile memory storage, the Blu-Link remote retains all button assignments even when the batteries are removed.

The Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3 is available now at retail stores as well as www.blu-link.com for $49.95.

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.

The new Rock Band Kick Pedal with Double Bass Adaptor lets players use two Rock Band kick pedals at the same time for double the drumming fun! It works with all Rock Band and Rock Band 2 games as well as being compatible with Guitar Hero World Tour and Guitar Hero: Metallica when used with a Rock Band drum set.

The Rock Band Kick Pedal with Double Bass Adaptor is now available for $24.99 and is compatible with Rock Band drum kits for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and the Wii. Be warned though…in doing a quick online check, it is already backordered on some websites.

For more info visit www.rockband.com.