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Psyko Audio, remember those guys? No? Can’t say we blame ya — after all, they first introduced these very headphones at CES in 2009, and we’re just now seeing the first sets ship to consumers in North America. We’re just as curious as you as to what caused a nearly 1.5 year delay, but hey, if you’ve been longing for 5.1 channels of audio in a package that requires nothing more than a source and your dome, we suspect you’ll be in the “better late than never” camp. And yeah, the company is indeed charging a borderline insane $299.99 for these, but considering that said outlay buys you an “unfair advantage over the competition through precise 3D sound that drastically heightens awareness of your gaming surroundings,” it’s fairly easy to justify. Oh, and the public humiliation that’ll come with wearing these outside of your basement is on the house. Huzzah!

Update: So, we found out that these have been slipping out in limited quantities since last August to those who pre-ordered, but the flood gates have just now opened up.

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Psyko Audio finally ships outre 5.1 surround sound headset originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nothing like coming through on a promise, right? You bet. If you’ll recall, the Big N assured us all back in January that the jumbo-sized Wii Classic Controller Pro would begin shipping to America in April, and sure enough, that’s exactly what it has done. After giving the Japanese a few months head-start, both the white and black accessories are now shipping from none other than Amazon for the tidy sum of $19.99 apiece. And yes, gift wrapping is available for a nominal fee.

Nintendo ships Wii Classic Controller Pro to sweaty-palmed Americans originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our watches may be off by a few hours or so, but April 18th it ain’t. Evidently that matters not, as Barnes & Noble’s Nook is now up for order on Best Buy’s website, a full five days earlier than we were expecting it. ‘Course, in-store pickup still isn’t available, but those who plunk down the plastic online should see it ship out within a day or so. If you’re still fond of these e-reader things, and you’re kosher with a few quirks, the big yellow sticker would be happy to craft a shipping label with your name on it for $259.99.

[Thanks, Absolution]

Barnes & Noble Nook now up for order at Best Buy’s website originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re guessing that if you haven’t bought a pico projector by now it isn’t because they’re just too big, but Microvision is doing its part to help make ’em smaller nonetheless. The company has begun initial shipments of its PicoP Laser Display Engine, found inside the Show WX, for other companies who want to make their own projectors — or rifles. The circuitry that’s half the size of the tech in competing pico projectors while still managing WVGA (848 x 480) resolution and a 5000:1 contrast ratio. No word on cost but we’re guessing there’s a discount if you buy in bulk, and shipping ought to be cheap.

Microvision lets others sample its PicoP Laser Display Engine originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We noticed a minor textual change on the JooJoo order page just a few days back, and apparently it was no mistake — Fusion Garage has announced today that its long-awaited tablet PC has started to ship from the factory. For those who pre-ordered (and stuck with it), they’ll get theirs as early as March 29th, while everyone can get in line by plopping down their $499 after the fact. So, who all here is fully anticipating seeing their Joojoo arrive on Monday? Anyone taking a sick day in order to enjoy it? Don’t fret — we won’t tell.

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JooJoo tablet now shipping, should greet US consumers on March 29th originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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