You want some gaming gear? We got your gaming gear. Well, actually, Mad Catz does. Many gaming-related accessories graced the CES 2012′s halls and hotels, but no company matched the variety that Mad Catz showcased. From fight sticks to MMO mice to flight sticks (and beyond!), Mad Catz had plenty of wares on display. But enough of our yappin’; check out the gallery below for some most excellent shots of Mad Catz’ new merchandise.
Memorex, owned by Imation, has come to CES 2012 with a nice-sized handful of gaming accessories mostly targetting Nintendo consoles. The more interesting 3DS product was the Universal Game Selector. It attaches directly to the 3DS and allows for instantaneous game switching via a slider on the rear. The entire unit is sits on the back and holds 3 games.
Samsung is ready to take the fight to the Razer Blade (aka, the “world’s first true gaming laptop”) with the upcoming Series 7 Gamer, a 17-inch laptop built specifically for gaming. Although we spotted the rig running Battlefield 3 on the CES 2012 showfloor Samsung had no official time period for the machine’s release as it’s holding off production until the next Intel processors roll out.
Need an extra controller for your kids, but don’t want them to ruin your $55 Dualshock 3? Have small hands and the PS3 pad design just doesn’t cut it? Power A has the solution! Overall, PowerA did a fantastic job with the Mini Pro Elite Wireless PS3 controller. I’m not typically a fan of smaller controllers, but this one really fits well in the hands and does a good job of being one step ahead of the other third-party Playstation 3 controllers.
The X-Arcade Tankstick + Trackball is a man’s joystick that can withstand petty much any abuse you toss its way. After several days of using it, I can see it being an active part of my gaming universe, outlasting many of the consoles to come. There’s a high price of entry for sure, but the usability and quality is well worth every dollar.
New hardware is always cool and the 3DS definitely has a “wow factor” that its competitors don’t. It’s still a fun machine despite its flaws. It’s perfect for kids, Nintendo’s target audience. Adults with big, cramped hands and high standards may want to wait or borrow one. I hear that Super Mario 3D Land is totally tubular.
The GT750E is rated at 3,000 lumens which means that it casts a bright image. In fact, I gamed against my off-white bedroom wall with the lights blaring, and I had no issue keeping track of the fists, feet, and projectiles. Killing the lights, naturally, improved the image and improved the overall experience. Even better, the GT750E sports s a short throw lens, so I could sit close to the image without casting shadows onto the gameplay. I saw a few minor rainbow effects during testing, but nothing that popped up on a regular basis to dampen the experience.
TekNmotion has given gamers a piece of the luxurious life at a budget price with the Blaster Amplified Universal Headset for the Xbox 360 and PC. Featuring terrific audio quality and comfort, it brings home a 2D-X Excellence Award.
Infinity Blade 2 is slated for arrival on December 1st. But to get the most out of the game, you’ll need an iPhone 4S.
