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Chrome I-Case for Nintendo Wii

Posted by Anton on March 21st, 2007

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Now the Wii can look fun as well as play fun with this Chrome replacement case development especially for the mighty popular Nintendo Wii console. I-Case is a complete, high quality and colourful replacement shell for the Wii. It’s perfect for those gamers who want to inject their Wii with further healthy dose of fun and make their console stand out from the rest. Boasting a simple installation procedure, virtually anyone from young gamers to your Gran could install the I-Case! Cesides the Chrome model, there are also a Crystal Blue and Black shells available.

The price of the Chrome I-Case for Nintendo Wii is about $38.

- For more information about the Chrome I-Case for Nintendo Wii…
- An in-depth review of the I-Case published by Metku Mods here…

Nintendo Wii in November/December

Posted by Anton on September 15th, 2006

Nintendo Co., Ltd. has specified that it will release its “Wii” game console onto the Japanese market for ¥25,000 on December 2, 2006. Satoshi Iwata, Nintendo’s President, announced this at the company’s “Wii Preview” event held at Makuhari Messe, Japan.

The Wii package includes one dedicated Wii Remote controller and one Nunchuck remote controller. To add options, a Wii Remote is offered for ¥3,800, while a Nunchuck controller is for ¥1,800. Nintendo also provides the “Classic controller” for ¥1,800, which is used when playing Nintendo’s previous platform software downloaded through network.

Compatible software to be released coincidentally with the Wii’s launch extends to 16 titles from 10 companies, including “Wii Sports” that has already drawn attention at demonstration at exhibitions and other events, “the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess,” which Iwata calls “the ultimate Zelda series title,” and “WarioWare: Smooth Moves” that allows users to experience and enjoy the Wii Remote controller’s unique operation through microgames. Compatible software is expected to increase to 27 titles from 14 companies, added with … [ Read the rest of the story ]

Pink Sony PlayStation 2 in Europe

Posted by Anton on August 22nd, 2006

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced the expansion of the PlayStation 2 line-up in Europe with the introduction of a new colour - Pink. The new, limited edition Pink PlayStation 2 will be available from selected retailers throughout Europe from 8th November 2006 and will come complete with two Pink Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK 2) and a Pink Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2).


Pink PlayStation 2 Specifications
Product Codes: SCPH-77003 PK (UK and Ire), SCPH-77004 PK (EU)
Included: Two Pink Analog Controllers, 8MB Pink Memory Card


The price of the Pink Sony PlayStation 2 is €159.99 (euro) or about $205, it is expected to be available on November 8th.

- For more information about the Pink Sony PlayStation 2…

XB/GC/PS2 3 in 1 VGA BOX

Posted by Anton on August 8th, 2006

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This 3 in one VGA box allows you to use Xbox, GameCube and Playstation 2 consoles on your computer monitor. It will accept any PAL or NTSC system video input and convert it into RGB output for any VGA monitor.

It will accept any PAL or NTSC system video input and convert it into RGB output for any VGA monitor. the device can be connected in a series between the computer and any PS, XBox, GC system so you can use your computer and the Game console (one of the three, not all at the same time) system without disconnecting or reconnecting any cables. It can also be conected in a series between the stereo speakers of you computer system so they can be used for your computer and your Playstation 2, XBox or Game Cube system.


The price of the XB/GC/PS2 3 in 1 VGA BOX kit is $52.99

- If you are interested in purchasing this device…