Nov 09

The NCube: probably the best portable Gamecube of all time (video)

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Oh sure, we’ve seen a few “portable” Gamecube systems over the years, but we’ve yet to set our eyes on anything as glorious as this. Not surprisingly, the NCube’s creator is yet another Ben Heck apprentice, with the case being a heavily modded Datamax Kid’s Delight and the display an unmodded Zenith PSone. There’s a 2-way switch for running off of batteries or the AC outlet, a relocated memory card slot and a rear-mounted disc drive that’s just begging to be broken. Hit the read link for a look at 90 grueling hours of work, or just jump past the break for a celebratory video.

[Thanks, Jonathan]

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The NCube: probably the best portable Gamecube of all time (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 06

Netflix instant streaming demoed on PlayStation 3 (updated with more video!)

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Aw, suki suki now! Those Netflix instant streaming discs that started floating out to anxious PS3 owners yesterday are obviously splashing down, with YouTube user (and avid Engadget reader) otimus posting up a stellar walkthrough showing everything in action. We’ve got to admit — the whole thing looks exceptionally sleek, but given the PS3’s multimedia prowess, we didn’t really expect anything less. He stated that he didn’t notice any stuttering as he sifted through films and mashed play, and that any jitters you see in the video (after the break) can be blamed on the janky TV capture device. So, any others receive their disc today? How’s the experience?

[Thanks, Otis]

Update: Our best buds over at Joystiq got some quality hands-on time with this (video is now after the break), so be sure and check it out!

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Netflix instant streaming demoed on PlayStation 3 (updated with more video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nov 06

Controller Brings Skateboarding and Snowboarding to the Living Room

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It’s always a great day when an outdoor activity becomes easier to simulate inside. Thrustmaster, the expert at mastering thrust, has released the T-Freestyle NW. This controller gives a more realistic feel to skateboarding and snowboarding on the Nintendo Wii.

Practice your maneuvers and stunts, and slide from one rail to another. The T-Freestyle NW is made of maple wood and bears a skull emblem for that extreme look. It’s made to offer a combination of flexibility and resistance, giving you the same sensations as if you were outside having a real-world experience. It allows for lateral movement, but not so much that you could tip over, and attaches to the Nintendo Balance Board. Look for it to go on sale at the end of November for $29.99.

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Nov 06

Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime squashes Wii HD rumors… again

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Oh, brother. Here we go again. Just over a year after Nintendo’s own Reggie Fils-Aime denied the existence of a forthcoming Wii HD, the bigwig is having to make that very same denial again. Naturally, a few new rumors of an HD-enabled Wii have surfaced since that fateful day in October of 2008, and with the recent price drop, it made sense to think that the Big N might actually be looking ahead. Instead, it seems that it’s perfectly content selling hundreds of thousands of consoles that want nothing to do with modern amenities like “HDMI,” “1080i” and “things that the PS3 and Xbox 360 have offered since day one.” The man’s exact quote?

“I don’t know how forcefully we can say there is no Wii HD.”

And Reggie, we don’t know how much more forcefully you can continue to break our hearts.

[Via Joystiq]

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Oct 30

How would you change Sony’s PlayStation 3 Slim?

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For the most part, we’d say that Sony addressed the concerns of many when it introduced the PlayStation 3 Slim. The console was smaller, cheaper and easier on the eyes, and of course the 120GB hard drive didn’t hurt matters either. That said, we know that the redesign didn’t please everyone, and we’ve heard more than a few PS3 diehards complain about the new design. If it were you designing a newer, less expensive PlayStation 3, what would you have done differently? Kept PS2 backwards compatibility? Colored it white? Added HD DVD support? Don’t be scared to get a little crazy — besides, they call that “innovation” in the corporate world.

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Oct 28

Netflix streaming purportedly hitting Nintendo’s Wii next

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Mmhmm. We see precisely where this is going. First came Microsoft’s Xbox 360, then came the PlayStation 3. Now, the beast that is Netflix‘s “Watch Instantly” is coming to Nintendo’s Wii… or that’s the scuttlebutt, anyway. According to StreamingMedia, an undisclosed source close to the project has confirmed that the Big N is currently testing Netflix streaming on the Wii, and that it’ll be rolled out to the public “very soon.” Our initial reaction is to think that “very soon” will translate into “before the holidays,” though we all know that only time will tell. But hey, when you’ve been waiting for this to happen since March, patience comes naturally.

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Oct 21

SplitFish Dual SFX Frag Pro pairs button-enriched mouse with ‘fragchuck,’ ships November 10

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For those of you not paying attention in class, SplitFish is a peripherals maker that, true to its name (or half its name, anyway), offers PS3 controllers that split the left and right hand controls into separate parts. The Dual SFX Frag Pro, its latest, comes with a 2,000dpi laser mouse to tempt those last few PC gamer holdouts to the dark side of consoles, and a three shoulder button-equipped directional pad for navigation. What can we say, it looks weird as hell, but the more we thought about it, the more we wanted to get our hands on a set to see just how games played with this unorthodox control scheme. Should you share our interest, you’ll also want to know that pre-orders are being taken now for a cent under $90 in the US or a penny short of £80 in the UK, and shipping starts November 10.

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Oct 20

Nintendo shipping black Wii to Europe in limited edition bundle

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Why, Nintendo — why? Americans have been buying your underpowered, kid-centric console faster than you can ship ’em here for years now, and yet you ignore our innermost desires to see a Wii in some color other than white. Have we not made ourselves clear? Are our voices going unheard? Clearly, you’ve an ear for those in Europe, as folks in the UK and Ireland will be able to procure a dark Wii starting on November 6th as part of a limited edition bundle that includes Wii Sports Resort and a Wii MotionPlus dongle. The rest of mainland Europe will see the same bundle on November 20th, and as if that wasn’t enough, a black Classic Controller Pro and a slew of black Wii accessories will also accompany the package for those looking to stock up. Naturally, there’s no mention of a price, but considering that you’ll pay anything to join the still-limited black Wii party, it (likely) matters not.

[Via Engadget Spanish]

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Oct 18

Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 bundle nabs November 10th release date

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Call it coincidence or call it fate, but precisely a week after Sony’s extra-capacious 250GB PlayStation 3 Slim hits the States for $349.99, Microsoft’s 250GB Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 bundle will arrive with a game and a pair of black wireless controllers for $399.99. Both Costco and Amazon have a November 10th ship date listed for the package, though oddly enough, neither site lists the machine as coming with a component cable. It’s standard def or bust, y’all.

[Thanks, Manoj]

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Oct 14

Sony’s 250GB Uncharted 2 PlayStation 3 Slim bundle on sale in Spain

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See that there? That’s a whole gaggle of 250GB Uncharted 2 PlayStation 3 Slim bundles ready and waiting for owners in a Spanish retailer. Of course, SCEA won’t mention if this thing is ever coming to US soil, but hey, that’s what importers are there for. Anyone managed to pick one up yet? Let us know in comments!

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