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Fashion works the same way as video games – there is always room for retro to make its mark. It is said that you should not throw out your fashionable clothes, as you can never quite tell just when it might come into fashion once again, many decades down the road. When it comes to computer games, however, older games will never come back in vogue as technology progresses, but one thing is for sure – there will always be folks who do not mind playing games from an older era. This is where the $149.99 a380 Pocket Retro Game Emulator comes in handy, where this handheld gaming system that contains a slew of classics in your pocket.

We are talking about thousands of games in your pocket here, as the piece of hardware looks a wee bit like the GameBoy Micro, but it is capable of so much more. We are talking about the likes of NES, SNES, GBA, Sega Genesis, and Neo Geo ROMs running on a piece of hardware that loves nestling in the palm of your hand. The a380 Pocket Retro Game Emulator would sport 4GB of internal memory with a microSD memory card slot for expansion purposes, while doubling up as a portable media player to boot. Just in case you get sick and tired of your MP3 playlist, you can always rely on the built-in FM radio for some random entertainment. The a380 Pocket Retro Game Emulator comes with a 3.2” WQVGA LCD display at 400 x 240 resolution with a 500MHz processor and USB 2.0 connectivity.
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When it comes to no-nonsense gaming peripherals, you know that you won’t go wrong with the name Razer emblazoned across your device. Well, this time around Xbox 360 owners might want to sit up and take notice as Razer has just announced that beta testing of their Razer Atrox Arcade Stick is over, which means it should be more than ready to hit the market very, very soon. Just what the heck is the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick anyways? This particular Xbox 360 specific peripheral has gone through rigorous testing by some of the world’s best pro-gamers and Fighting Game Community members worldwide, and has been specially built to target modders and tournament gamers. It will carry premium quality Sanwa components to get your game on, sporting 10 highly responsive buttons and a precision eight-way joystick so that gamers are allowed to strike instantly without sacrificing on peak performance and reliability.

The Razer Atrox Arcade Stick is an extremely moddable controller, where opening it up is a snap as all it takes is a touch of a button on the outside, Once the innards of the Atrox Arcade Stick is revealed, it is a snap to customize it as you can swap your own personal designs for a unique, one-of-a-kind look, in addition to gaining access to the internal compartments that boasts of a honeycomb structure that paves the way for easy screw mounting. The easily accessible internal compartment of the Razer Atrox would boast of dedicated slots that allows you to stash away an included alternate bat top joystick, in addition to a detachable cable, and a screwdriver for modding.

The Razer Atrox Arcade Stick will retail for $199.99 in the US, although if you so happen to live across the pond in Europe, you would have to fork out €199.99 for it, which is more expensive after conversion. Why not ask a family member or friend living in the US to purchase one for you before he or she drops by for a visit? Those who are interested in bringing home the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick later this month can place a pre-order on Razerzone.com when May 21st rolls around, and folks living in the Land of the Rising Sun will be able to get theirs within this month as well. As for the rest of the world, a wee bit more patience is required, as you will have to wait until June to pick yours up.

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[ Razer Atrox Arcade Stick announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

When it comes to gaming, there is one name that would definitely resonate with gamers – whether they are casual or hardcore, it does not matter. Razer is a name that has rolled out its fair share of hardware, be they mice, mouse pads, or keyboards (and even tablets recently), not to mention marrying such high-tech hardware to software apps that get the job done. Well, Razer’s latest effort would come in the form of the Razer Comms that is currently in Beta format, where it will help to connect gamers around the world. Let us learn more about Razer Comms in the extended story.

In a nutshell, Razer Comms is an all-in-one communications solution for gamers. After taking in feedback that were gleaned from a community-based closed beta program, Razer Comms will now see the incorporation of VoIP client, instant messaging and IRC-chat features, where it will enable gamers all over the world to hook up to a single service, all without having to fork out an additional cent. After all, times are hard, and this is another example that there is a free lunch after all. Not only that, Razer Comms also boasts of an in-game overlay that will seamlessly integrate with PC games, delivering uninterrupted gameplay while at the same time typing or talking with friends.

Razer Comms will rely on the implementation of complex audio algorithms as well as an ultra-fast server infrastructure in order to deliver precise, crisp and clear communication without any danger of timeouts or lag spikes. Not only that, it also features advanced noise reduction and echo cancellation, which will definitely be a boon to the millions of PC gamers around the world.

The history of Razer Comms is a rather interesting one, where it came about as an internal project that was built on the spare “10 percent passion time” of a couple of engineers (sounds a bit like Google, no?). After taking in their fair share of fan requests to make it widely available, Razer Comms is now a fully supported project with a specially designated team working on it. Let’s hope that when Razer Comms is no longer in beta, it would be a game changer, pun not intended.

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[ Razer Comms Beta connects gamers around the world copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Everyone loves video games, and other than parents who feel that video games are of the devil and teachers who think that kids are better off burying their noses in some revision book or another, video games exist to entertain, and it has grown to such a size that it would be folly to dismiss its importance in popular culture. Well, here is the $59.99 Adventure Time BMO Interactive Buddy that might catch your interest, especially for folks who own an iPad mini, as it is powered by such a tablet, allowing the BMO Interactive Buddy to play video games with you.

Bear in mind that this is a fully licensed piece of Adventure Time electronics device, and it allows you to enjoy just about every single game that you have ever seen from Adventure Time. All you need to do is own an iPad mini first, slide it on top of the BMO, and you are good to go, as the iPad mini will get the apps up and running in no time. Needless to say, these apps are free to download, where you can select from memorable titles such as Conversation Parade, Fighting Lincolns, Adventure Master, Guardians of Sunshine, Horse vs. Two Fighters Game, and That other one among others.

[ Adventure Time BMO Interactive Buddy copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

When it comes to gaming peripherals, I am quite sure that many folks would have the name Razer clearly embedded within their kinds, and for obvious reasons, too. Well, here we are with something that most folks tend to overlook as they concentrate more on the hardware power underneath the hood, in addition to the size of their monitor, and of course, who can leave out a thumping audio system to complement the awesome graphics? You will also need a decent gaming keyboard that has enough memory for a plethora of macro controls, while a gaming mouse which works best to the genre of games that you play is also important. Having said that, the kind of surface which your gaming mouse glides over is also important, and this is where Razer’s latest achievement, the Razer Megasoma 2 Mouse Mat, comes in handy.

The Razer Megasoma 2 Mouse Mat is said to be a revolutionary hybrid gaming mouse mat that comes with two kinds of surfaces – hard, as well as soft. In a nutshell, this hybrid gaming mouse mat will bring together the best of both worlds, combining the stability and performance of a hard mat with the flexibility and comfort of a soft surface.

Since it works that way, you as the gamer will enjoy the benefits of both hard and soft surfaces, where the silicon remains taut and stable for consistent mousing performance and precise motion control. While doing so, it is also flexible, just like a soft mat, so that users are able to enjoy a cushioned feel underneath their hands thanks to its cloth-top layer. Other improvements found in the Razer Megasoma 2 compared to its predecessor include an ergonomically thinner profile, an anti-static treated surface and anti-fraying edges which will go great lengths in increasing its durability. The Razer Megasoma 2 mouse mat is now available worldwide for $39.99/€39.99 a pop.
[ Razer Megasoma 2 Mouse Mat copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]