The original Crysis was the de facto title to test your computer rig with. If it didn’t run Crysis, your setup just wasn’t leet enough. This time around, Crytek is bringing its sequel to both PCs and consoles alike. While PS3 owners and PC owners should be safe, I worry about the ability of the 360’s hardware. Can it handle Crysis 2 in all its HD glory? We’ll eventually find out.
Like it or not, Microsoft has managed to dominate the console market in just a few years. The company just announced that it has sold over 30 million Xbox 360s around the world. In addition to that impressive number, Microsoft has 20 million Xbox Live subscribers. By comparison, Activision-Blizzard’s World of Warcraft has around 12 million. Talk about a cash cow.
Ever walk into a nice deli and get an everything bagel? You know, the one with all the seeds, wheat and tasty goodness glued to the outside? It reminds me of this Chinese console called the CVFH-N03-4G. Boring name, I know, but this fucker can play games (read: ROMs) from the NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Neo-Geo and Capcom CPS1 and 2 arcade systems. Yeah. All that.
Now, what if I told you it had a sick 2.8-inch QVGA screen that can be output to your TV? Even more exciting, it has 4GB of storage built-in with the ability to add more via SDHC. FM tuner, e-book reader, MP3 player, etc. Essentially, it does everything. To top it off, it only costs $88. Better hurry before these sell out quick.
Nothing is more fun than taking a broken video game console and putting it to good use. Years ago, I turned a Dreamcast into a guitar amplifier, which was one of my favorite DIY projects. Now we have some hardware hackers turning NES and SNES systems into bedside clocks. Hollow out some cartridges, turn ‘em into a clock and lock and load. That’s the idea here. If you want to make your own, hit the link below and try to piece together what was used to build the clocks. Gotta run. It’s Burger Time.
UPDATE 5/21: Make sure to check out this post, too: Sorry to Disappoint, Fanboys.
The console wars were more ferocious than any other war in history. You could say they top the Vietnam War, but you won’t. Many companies would rise and fall through the video game crash of 1983, yet only one would prevail to be the most terrible. And now, dear reader, I present to you the 10 worst systems of all time.
Did you know that gaming consoles can contain materials hazardous to the environment? Of course you did. How else would a Playstation 3 crank out those sick graphics without some kind of processing unit that’s guaranteed to rot the earth.
Then, in comes Greenpeace to spoil everyone’s fun. This year, it tested the Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3 and Xbox 360 for its “Playing Dirty” report. Surprisingly, all the new consoles contain no mercury and only trace amounts of lead. Of course, Greenpeace found plenty of PVC and plastic softener to bitch about. What re-design for these consoles would you prefer, Greenpeace? Perhaps a biodegradable pile of cow shit with the guts of an Xbox 360 in there? I think I’m supposed to plug this CAT-5 cable into the port some dude painted on the grass.
I was browsing one of my private torrent sites today when I came across this torrent called “Nintendo VS SEGA EP” from the Remix Artist Collective or RAC. The album features four tracks consisting of classic Nintendo remixes. All your favorites are here: Link, Mario and Sonic. It’s pretty decent dance music and would go over well at the Maker Faire I’d imagine. Or Crobar Miami. Whichever is up your alley.
Here’s the tracklisting. Click the “Link” button at the end of this post for the official website where you can download the whole EP legally:
01 - Super Mario Bros (RAC Mix)
02 - Sonic: Labyrinth Zone 5 (RAC Maury Mix)
03 - A Link To The Past (RAC Mix)
04 - Sonic: Spring Yard Zone (RAC Maury Mix)
First, they brought you Snakes on a Plane. Now, coming to a Norwegian Cruise near you, the Wii is attacking. But in all seriousness this is pretty cool. Norwegian Cruise Line has just announced that the Wii will be available on all of their ships within the next few months. The consoles will be equipped with Wii Sports, Wii Play, Excite Truck, and WarioWare: Smooth Moves. The cruise line plans to use the Wii to attract whole families, from child to grandparents, to come on their boat and enjoy the console.
The Wii is already installed on the Norwegian Pearl, and will be installed on the rest of the ships soon. Also, the Wii stations will feature huge displays which look like a lot of fun. More pics after the jump. (more…)
