k8pmp writes with news that iFixit, a website known for Apple gadget teardowns and repair guides, is expanding into the game console market, launching a series of troubleshooting and repair guides to help gamers fix their own machines. They're also starting to sell replacement parts and the tools necessary to work on them.
"Right now there are repair guides for 24 gaming consoles, including 206 repairs and upgrades. Some of these fixes deal with major issues, such as the infamous Red Ring of Death from the Xbox 360, but others are simpler. For instance, right now there is no easy way to clean out the fans inside your console. 'I think this is probably the number one cause of overheating these days now that manufacturers have mostly gotten their act together,' Wiens said. 'This is routine maintenance, and it's mind-boggling that the manufacturers don't provide people with an easy way to open the case up and blow it out.' You'll also learn how to replace broken LCD screens on your portables, replace the motherboard on your PlayStation 3, and do just about anything else you might want to do to these systems, from the simple to the harrowing."

http://www.ifixit.com/Browse/Game_Console

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The rumoured Ultimate Edition of Battlefield Bad Company 2 is official, and it's out this Friday (or today if you're in US, you lucky reader) on PS3 and 360.

The inclusion of the four-player co-op Onslaught mode tops the list of new features. You also get the entire Battlefield 1943 game which was previously released on XBLA/PSN, plus all of the vehicle and weapon upgrades that were previously exclusive to the Limited Edition version of the game, such as vehicle alternate fire, the M1A1 Submachine Gun, the M1911 Pistol and a bunch more.

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Update: The new pad will be out on November 9 in the US - where it will cost $64.99 - and February 2011 in Europe. Check out a video of it through here, or look at the pretty pictures below.

Microsoft's just confirmed to CVG that a new, first-party Xbox 360 pad will be released next year - and thrown over a few pics of the device.

"The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with Play & Charge Kit - with Transforming D-pad will be available beginning early 2011 in the UK," said a spokesperson.

As rumoured earlier the d-pad raises up when rotated 90 degrees - which will assist fight fans with their combo-tapping arse kickings.


The format holder has improved the D-pad in the past. It released a Limited Edition Pro Evolution Soccer-themed controller back in 2008.

Maybe we're getting a controller for every genre. Who knows?

What would YOU change about the current Xbox 360 pad, readers?

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To coincide with the upcoming launch of Sony’s motion-sensing Move game controller, Hyperkin has announced the release of two new accessories designed specifically for PS Move. The Sports Victory Set and the Special Ops Shooter are both designed to work with the new motion sensing controller and promise to bring added fun and immersive realism to PS3 games.

Hyperkin, an emerging developer of video game peripherals, has developed both accessories in order to compliment the motion-sensing experience of PS Move. Each product provides added comfort and operational advantage to games like Time Crisis and Sports Champion.

"The new motion sensing technology that Sony has developed is astonishing," stated Steven Mar, Hyperkin's Marketing Director. "Our goal is to offer consumers a complimentary selection of peripherals that enhances the experience of using PS move. The Sports Victory Set and the Special Ops Shooter are made from durable material, are moderately priced and offer an excellent advantage to a variety of game titles."

Special Ops Shooter:
Lock and load with the Hyperkin Special Ops Shooter for the PS3. The Special Ops Shooter snaps directly to the Move motion controller, improving your aiming accuracy for shooting games like The Shoot! and Time Crisis: Razing Storm

• Improves Aiming Accuracy
• Compatible with The Shoot!, Time Crisis: Razing Storm, SOCOM and Similar Titles
• SRP $24.99
• *PS3 Controller Not Included

Sports Victory Set:
Arm yourself with the best armory on the PS3! Designed for the PS Move motion controller, the Sports Victory Set enhances your game play experience on PS3 Sports Champion and other PS Move compatible games.

• Compatible with Sports Champion and Similar Titles
• Includes Archery Bow, Table Tennis Paddle, Dagger, Shield
• SRP $29.99
• *PS3 Move Controller Not Included

Source: Hyperkin

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To coincide with the upcoming launch of Sony’s motion-sensing Move game controller, Hyperkin has announced the release of two new accessories designed specifically for PS Move. The Sports Victory Set and the Special Ops Shooter are both designed to work with the new motion sensing controller and promise to bring added fun and immersive realism to PS3 games.

Hyperkin, an emerging developer of video game peripherals, has developed both accessories in order to compliment the motion-sensing experience of PS Move. Each product provides added comfort and operational advantage to games like Time Crisis and Sports Champion.

"The new motion sensing technology that Sony has developed is astonishing," stated Steven Mar, Hyperkin's Marketing Director. "Our goal is to offer consumers a complimentary selection of peripherals that enhances the experience of using PS move. The Sports Victory Set and the Special Ops Shooter are made from durable material, are moderately priced and offer an excellent advantage to a variety of game titles."

Special Ops Shooter:
Lock and load with the Hyperkin Special Ops Shooter for the PS3. The Special Ops Shooter snaps directly to the Move motion controller, improving your aiming accuracy for shooting games like The Shoot! and Time Crisis: Razing Storm

• Improves Aiming Accuracy
• Compatible with The Shoot!, Time Crisis: Razing Storm, SOCOM and Similar Titles
• SRP $24.99
• *PS3 Controller Not Included

Sports Victory Set:
Arm yourself with the best armory on the PS3! Designed for the PS Move motion controller, the Sports Victory Set enhances your game play experience on PS3 Sports Champion and other PS Move compatible games.

• Compatible with Sports Champion and Similar Titles
• Includes Archery Bow, Table Tennis Paddle, Dagger, Shield
• SRP $29.99
• *PS3 Move Controller Not Included

Source: Hyperkin

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SCEA has released pictures of its Limited Edition God of War: Ghost of Sparta Entertainment Pack, which has confirmed for launch in the US on November 2nd.
The SKU will include a two-coloured red and black PSP-3000, a copy of the game, a voucher to download a full copy of God of War: Chains of Olympus, a 2GB Memory Stick Pro Duo and a copy of movie Kick Ass on UMD.
God of War: Ghost of Sparta is scheduled for a release in the UK this Q4, most likely on November 5th.
MCV is awaiting confirmation from Sony regarding the possible UK availability of the SKU.
UPDATE: SCE UK has confirmed to MCV that the bundle will not be released in the UK.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/40677/God-...undle-pictured ...

Dildo attachments for Wii Remotes. They exist.

That's almost all you need to know, but we'll fill you in (*pun No.1*) anyway.

The Wii dildos are made by Mojowijo and "able to transform the varying motions of the control into appropriate vibration signals".



But don't worry - Nintendo hasn't lost its mind. The devices work with PCs - not the Wii itself - and allow two users to send good vibrations (*No.2*) to each other.

We don't want to get something as important as this wrong, so here's the blurb from the Mojowijo website:

"The device is attached to the accessory port on a Nintendo Wii Remote control. The control is then connected to a bluetooth enabled PC running Mojowijo software."

"Using Mojowijo's patent pending Motion2Vibration technology, the device is able to transform the varying motions of the control into appropriate vibration signals and send them to another selected device - in the same room or over the internet. (Wii gaming console NOT required)... Essentially turning your Wii Remotes into shared, remote controlled vibrators (aka Wii vibrator or Wiibrator!)"

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The company behind the controversial PSJailbreak, a device that allows users to play homebrew and pirated code on PS3 for the first time, has asserted its position in the face of Sony’s legal challenge to the product.
Last week Sony was been granted a temporary injunction preventing the importing or sale of the device.
However, PS3News reports that the manufacturers claim the challenge is nothing more than a “scare tactic” and that “'nothing illegal has been done – there is no copyrighted code, and we have not interfered with any intellectual property law”.
“This is not OzModChips Vs Sony. This is not OzModChips, Quantronics, Modsupplier Vs Sony. We would go as far as saying that is not even everyone in Australia Vs Sony. This will effect everyone that plans to buy such a device world wide,” a statement reads.


“It already sets a dangerous precedent. Everyone that was using OtherOS, everyone that has had a faulty PS3 laser and those interested in PS3 custom firmware and homebrew applications. We cannot do it alone, we need the support of everyone the homebrew community, the media, engineers that understand the inner workings and anyone else that can provide support.”

The retailer has also pledged to receive all orders it has received if Australian courts decide to uphold the existing ban.
In addition, Kotaku reports that the court hearing to access the temporary injunction previously scheduled to take place today has now been postponed until Friday September 3rd. The sales ban will therefore remain in effect until at least then.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/40674/PSJa...ony-injunction ...

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Wololo and his team are pleased to present the rev99 their famous Half - Byte Loader. A new version that you will probably only happiness !

News / Corrections :

- The emulator will be faster on all models of PSP, previous revisions of HBL did not allow that on the PSPgo .
- Fixed some problems that occur in response to the homebrew supports some buttons .
- Fixed bug "button HOME PSP " on your PSP .

Key features :

A brief summary is necessary: HBL is a loader that allows on ALL PSP models (the latest PSP GB included) until firmware 6.20 included, enjoy the many proposed homebrew on the console.

Depending on your firmware , here is a non -exhaustive list of compatible homebrew .

- It is in any case possible to run commercial games in HBL.
- Sony has recently released versions 6.30 and 6.31 of its firmware, which suppress the fault Patapon 2 , making it impossible to execute unsigned code . However a Hello World has just made its appearance. See related news GX - Mod !

Installation:

To take advantage of the loader, you must download and install :

1. The demo for Patapon 2 (directory " UCUS98734 " in " PSP / GAME ").
2 . The feat Patapon 2 ( directory " UCUS98732_DATA02 " in " PSP / SAVEDATA .
3. The loader (HBL " h.bin " and directory " hbl "to the root ) .
4. Homebrew compatible.

- Once the hack correctly installed , simply run the demo Patapon 2, to " continue " and select the backup hacked . Once the backup and the level loaded , pressing the R button will start the loader. ...