Airfoam Pocket Controller Case
Manufacturer: Dragon
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Price: $14.95


Overview : A stylish, tough and practical carry bag to go challenge your friends on Wii with your own controllers! Available in 5 fashion colors, and easy to carry with its included carabiner or on your belt, it is the perfect companion for players on the go!

- Airfoam design to protect against shock and scratches
- Can hold one Wiimote and one Nunchuk
- Comes with carabiner and belt strap

Features:

• Prevent any shock and scratch
• Place with Wii remote controller and Nunchuk pad
• Come with carabiner for hanging or carrying on the belt

Quality/Usability : There has not been many cases out on the market that will protect the Wiimote and Nunchuk from dust and scratches. Dragon aims to help solve that problem.

The case is very big but at the same time, it gives ample amount of protection from its thickness. Placing the controllers into the case feels just right and snug. If you have a silicone case on your controllers, it will make it a bit more tighter.

Inside the case is a middle divider that separates your Wiimote and Nunchuk. I had to play around with how to place the controllers as well as how to place the wires and wrist strap. With the Wiimote in the case, it reaches near the top so you'll either have the strap on top or at the bottom of the case. With the Nunchuk, I placed the wires in first and then the Nunchuk itself. Since the case is somewhat of a tight fit, the joystick on the Nunchuk had to be moved from its default position (middle). This can also hold two Nunchuks or two Wiimotes...nothing more.

Conclusion : Overall, the Airfoam Pocket Controller Case protects the controllers very well. But the size may be a big turn off to some as they want it to be as portable as possible.

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Daid directed " gb4gb "Game Boy Emulator / Game Boy Color / Super Game Boy for Nintendo Wii.



I know the name is very silly, and I should name it something like "gb4wii" or something.

But it's my gameboy emulator. Which has as main highlights:
-Supports Gameboy, Gameboy color and SuperGameboy games.
-Runs up to 4 gameboys side by side!
-Gameboy 1 and 2 are linked with a link cable, so are gameboy 3 and 4.
-This linking works for pokemon trading!

The UI is a bit tricky right now, the Wiimote that clicks on the "load ROM" button is the one associated with that ROM. So if you want to play pokemon red, and pokemon blue at the same time, linked. Then do the following:
-Have wiimote 1 click "load ROM" and select pokemon red.
-Have wiimote 2 click "load ROM" and select pokemon blue.
-Click on "run emulation" with any of the wiimotes.

Just a huge list of 'problems':
-Zelda: Link's awakening seems to be dog slow.
-Speed for other games is to high.
-Supergameboy support isn't perfect, but works ok for pokemon.
-Kirby's dreamland 2 doesn't do anything.
-Sound sometimes has a high pitch in it which should be there.
-Graphics in zelda intro and ninja gaiden shadow (AKA Shadow Warrior, AKA Ninja Ryuukenden) are messed up at a few places.
-No scaling options.
-No button config options.
-No other controller support then wiimote.
-Saves to the same location as the ROM is loaded from.

It isn't finished yet, but posting it here to catch the early bugs and get a few tips about what I should add.

http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?12,64060 ...

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Harpet pg- directed " Astronomy , "Information utility on astronomy by date (position of the planets, eclipses, etc ...) fully coded in Lua for Wii with LuaFWii .

This program calculates the position of the sun, planets and moon, eclipses and a starchart for a given date.
It is programmed in LUA and is totaly free.

http://www.harpet-pg.nl/ ...

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tueidj directed " Corsix-TH ", a port on the Wii most excellent game management in a hospital on the same PC name.

For those who haven't heard of it: Corsix-TH is an open source reimplementation of Theme Hospital, using Lua and SDL. It requires the assets from the original game (the demo version is included in the above package) and isn't quite complete, there's a few diseases and scenarios missing. It's definitely playable, although this build has audio disabled until I can free up about 20MB of memory somewhere.

Just dump the files onto your SD card as is (the CorsixTH dir must be in the root).

http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?12,64148 ...

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EmuCenter2 is a simplistic interface that combines the best emulators *
cfor video game consoles with greater simplicity

* Console emulation: enables a computer to run games like a video game console

Highlights :

- A simple interface that combines all your games (emulation, pc or internet).
- Brings together the most popular console emulators for both 32 and 64 bits.
- Sets all emulators for immediate use with good settings.
- Brings together the most common settings for all emulators on the same page.
- Automatically sets the controller for all possible emulators. (plug and play
- Automatic and regular update of EmuCenter2 and its emulators.
- Download the game covers with a few clicks.
- Automatic seeking of description and a slideshow of the game (Work in progress to make the last 2 points automatic)

Supported consoles :

- Nintendo : Nes, Super nes, Gameboy, 64, Gamecube, DS and Wii
- Sega : Master system, Genesis, Gamegear, Saturn and Dreamcast
- Sony : PlayStation 1, 2 and PSP
- Other : Neogeo and arcade systems (Capcom CPS, Taito, Sega model 2, Arcade LaserDisc, ...)

version 1.5.8.0 (Complete / Full)
- Ajourne emulateur PCSX2 (PS2) -> SVN 0.9.7 build 4271
- Ajourne emulateur Dolphin (GAMECUBE / Wii) -> SVN R 6954 x86/x64
- Fixed some games appearing in the wrong section

Version 1.5.7.22 beta (partial)
- Prevents automatic search of covers more than 3 times per day
- Fixed various bugs
- Improving the filter before renaming a search (pouches, descriptions)
- Add passive mode to share games MD5 (avoids an error)
- Add a delay of 3 sec. before applying an update
(Supposed to fix an error when updating: s)

1.5.7.8 (partial)
- Allows a large amount of ROM to be displayed without problems
(Multithread)
- Option to display a list of games in list
- Redisplays description when the cursor returns to the game
- Add a search function pocket auto
(Uses a database being created)
(Option to share the results are output to enlarge the database)
- Removes extension displayed in the title description
- Attempts to correct aspet ratio pockets Nintendo DS (110px/100px)

1.5.7.4 / 1.5.7.7 (partial)
- Fixed interface colors applied even if cancel
- Attempt to filter the name of the game before finding description
- Adjourn translations (Français corrected: fredi125-> [email protected])
- Google Images.nl for Dutch language
- Corrects the name of a language Deutsch -> Dutch (Netherlands)
- Improved search function description and slideshow
- Fixed bug: Unable to delete a file storage for Megadrive
- Add support for missing extensions (*. rom; SEGACD *. mp3, ...)
- Fixed refresh after adding faulty games (PS2, Sega Genesis)
- Straighten resolution does not MAMEUI modifiée

1.5.7.3 (partial)
- Added option to change the language interface
- German Language added Thank tom9358
- Allows the addition of several storage directories games section
- Recursive Search games in their cases
- Adds a 1900x1080 resolution 16 / 9
- Fixed bug when adding bios when there is already
- Try to avoid having the residue icon JoyToKey
- Add support for missing extension (PSX, Fusion)
- Fixed window Desmume partially hidden for small resolutions
- Saving window position before leaving EmuCenter2
- Compact the interface principale
- Copy inftead move the games when adding

1.5.7.2 (Partial)
- Adds search function automatically description (EN) and slide show of a game
(To function, the name of the game must be perfectly written)
- Adds a description and a slideshow (5 images max) for games
- Allows the addition of several games in one section of a sudden
- Fixed location of the backup bios Saturn
- Improves various things

1.5.7.1 (Partial / Partial)
- Fixed an error in the update
- Simplifies the operation of the daphne emulator in EmuCenter2
read:
'.\EmuCenter2\EMULATEURS\daphne\roms\README - daphne roms PART1 (Arcade LaserDisc emulator).txt'
'.\EmuCenter2\JEUX\Arcade\README - daphne roms PART2 (Arcade LaserDisc emulator).txt'

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Tantric and rodri offering version 1.1.2 of " Wii ™ "media player for the Wii. Successor MPlayer EC, it is recommended to install the IOS 58 prior to use media that is on USB. The update is automatic from the Wii if you have a wireless connection.

Version 1.1.2 has been released along with an updated WiiMC Channel that has better USB compatibility. This release is primarily a patch release, but does have one notable new feature – ext2 support! Full changelog:

* Synced to MPlayer r32815
* Fixed broken audio/subtitle switching
* Fixed “Exception (Alignment)” crash
* Changed from mpg123 to ffmp3 (fixes some audio-related problems)
* Added ext 2/3/4 support
* USB compatibility improvements
* Improved performance (set L2 cache to 64bit)
* Large file (> 4GB) support
* Fixed relative playlist paths
* Paired-singles enhancements (thanks Extrems!)
* Added whitelist IOS - Warning from the Will now appear IF You are not using IOS58 or IOS61
* Disable dvdnav over SMB (it’s too slow!)
* Added Tamil translation (thanks dpandian!)
* Other minor optimizations and bug fixes

http://www.wiimc.org/2011/01/29/vers...1-1-2-released ...

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First version available for the GameCube's multimedia player " MPlayer EC ", a combination of MPlayer Team of Twiizers and Geexbox .







r648 - January 30, 2011

* Upstream sync. [FFmpeg d33ed7b]
* Enabled several Broadway-specific L2 cache features.
* Added paired single optimized H.264 plane prediction.
* Various minor optimizations.
* Initial GameCube port.

Previous

* Upstream sync. [MPlayer r32724 / FFmpeg r26068]
* Improved performance and quality.
* Added support for mono audio output.
* Added Dolby Surround mixing on any 4/5.1 channels sources.
* Added disc light VU meter.
* Any synchronized Wiimote or connected GameCube controller can now be used.
* Added support for USB keyboards.
* Added hardware analog volume control.
* Added blip.tv playlists.
* Added support for IOS58's USB 2.0 interface.
* Added direct DVD drive access with HW_AHBPROT.
* Extracted DVD encryption keys are now cached on the local storage device.
* Wiimote timeout now depends on the battery level.
* Improved resume accuracy.
* Improved video scaling.
* New VI initialization.
* Added support for the title element of some playlist formats.
* Added support for international text encodings on file systems.
* Cache and memory information have been moved to a new OSD level.
* MPlayer's messages are now available over USB Gecko.
* Removed Nintendo Channel content.
* Deprecated gx_zoom, hor_pos, vert_pos and horizontal_stretch.
* Fixed crash when stopping while using libdvdnav.
* Fixed crash when stopping while a scaled DVD subtitle is displayed.
* Fixed crash related to text subtitles.
* Fixed VP6 decoding.
* Many more bugs fixed.

http://code.google.com/p/mplayer-ce/ ...

Drivers who regularly play videogames are nearly twice as likely to be stopped by police while on the road, according to a new study.

The survey, carried out by Continental Tires and reported by Jalopnik, polled 2000 motorists between the ages of 17 and 39, half of whom were regular gamers, about their driving habits.

The results showed, among other things, that 22 per cent of gamers have been stopped by police, compared to 13 per cent of non gamers.

31 per cent of gamers claimed to have run a red light, compared to 14 per cent of non gamers, while 30 per cent had claimed on insurance for an accident, as opposed to 15 per cent of the non-gaming population.

That said, it seems gamers are more likely to pass their driving test first time out and suffer fewer prangs.

Here's the full run-down of results, with gamers' figures in bold:

% stopped by police: 22/13
% who use mobile when driving: 19/12
% ever made a claim for an accident: 30/15
% ran a red light in last 12 months: 31/14
% driven wrong way down one-way street: 13/10
% hit stationary object when parking: 22/13
% accidentally clipped a car but kept quiet: 19/11
% take risks (accelerate too quickly, overtake): 44/21
% suffer road rage: 45/22
% who speed: 25/13
% scare others with their driving: 26/11
Attempts before passing test: 2/3
No. of prangs to their vehicle in last 12 months: 1/2
So, where are all those Gran Turismo 5 fans going wrong?

"It seems that while gamers develop useful skills and are more confident, they need to apply some balance with a sensible assessment of risk," said Continental's Tim Bailey.

Peter Rodger from the Institute of Advanced Motorists chimed in too, offering the gaming populace a firm finger-waggling.

"I am not surprised that regular gamers find themselves making the same decisions and judgements when driving for real as they do when in the virtual world," he said.

"The issue is that when actually driving, our actions lead to 'real' results, and mistakes have very real consequences."

Expect The Daily Mail to be all over this little gem in 3, 2, 1...

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...rrible-drivers ...