Items tagged with 'Controller'

Logitech's G940 System: The Pilot's Joystick

Logitech's G940 System: The Pilot's Joystick

Over in Los Angeles, Logitech is getting in on the E3 action by introducing an all new flight stick that's definitely one of the most realistic we've ever seen. The Flight System G940 is far more sophisticated than the joysticks of yesteryear, and it's actually the company's first-ever stick with force feedback. If you're... Read More
Asus Makes Wii-like Controllers for PCs

Asus Makes Wii-like Controllers for PCs

Not content to let Nintendo Wii owners have all the fun with motion-based, wireless game controllers, Asus has just announced its own Wii-like controllers for Windows PCs, called the Eee Stick. It seems that Asus is putting the "Eee" moniker on all of its new products lately, such as the Eee PC and the Eee Box. In fact,... Read More
OCZ's NIA Brain-Computer Interface Controller

OCZ's NIA Brain-Computer Interface Controller

OCZ lays claim to being the first company to bring a "brain-computer" interface to the retail market and they have aimed it squarely at the gamer. The device is called the NIA, which is an acronym that stands for Neural Impulse Actuator, and instead of buttons, sticks,  gyroscopes or motion sensors, it reads the body's... Read More
NZXT Unveils Sentry LX Fan Controller

NZXT Unveils Sentry LX Fan Controller

NZXT Unveils Sentry LX High-Performance Fan Controller New Aluminum Fan Controller Features 5 Temperature Probes, Alarm System, Intuitive Interface and LCD Display El Monte, CA – July 1st, 2008 – NZXT, a company built on realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to announce the Sentry LX, a high-performance aluminum... Read More
Toddler Beaten, Killed with Game Controller

Toddler Beaten, Killed with Game Controller

A sad statement on humanity, as in Pennsylvania a two-year-old was beaten and killed by her mother's boyfriend - with a video game controller.  Still worse, it was reported that the boyfriend had abused the child previously, yet the mother had not left him.It was clear from the bruises and other injuries on the little... Read More
X-Arcade Tankstick Dual Controller with Trackbal

X-Arcade Tankstick Dual Controller with Trackbal

We've just posted a new article here at HotHardware, in which we evaluate X-Gaming's very cool, very retro, X-Arcade Tankstick Dual Controller with Trackball.  Just seeing this thing will take you back to your earlier years when gaming meant stopping by the local arcade and dropping quarters into a slot on your... Read More
X-Arcade Tankstick - Dual Controller With Trackball

X-Arcade Tankstick - Dual Controller With Trackball

Many of us have fond memories of playing video games in the arcade of a local bowling alley, popping 25 cents into the machine on a regular basis to keep the fun going.  Back then, that was the main way to get your game on, displaying your skills for all to see.  If you can remember dropping quarters... Read More
Device That Reads Hands Could Banish Controllers

Device That Reads Hands Could Banish Controllers

A group of Australian researchers have reportedly developed a device that allows people to manipulate their TVs, DVD players, and other electronics with a simple wave of the hand. The controller box has a built-in camera that can identify seven simple hand gestures and can be used with up to 8 different devices. The development... Read More
Nintendo Faces Lawsuit Over Wii Controller Strap

Nintendo Faces Lawsuit Over Wii Controller Strap

Nintendo's new console has been a blast for the lucky few folks who were able to get their hands on one of them, however the new technology isn't without a few teething problems. The strap that is supposed to secure the controller to your wrist has been having some problems, and of course, someone has decided... Read More
No Glove, Plenty Of Love; How The Wii Controller Works

No Glove, Plenty Of Love; How The Wii Controller Works

The Wii controller is sweeping the nation, while a portion of the nation is sweeping up the glass from broken things when you accidentally let go of it. But how do they work? Scienceline explains the advances in accelerometer technology, and how the Wii controller made them work for fun. The accelerometers used in the Nintendo... Read More
SST Announces Single-Chip Controller Targeting Portable Applications

SST Announces Single-Chip Controller Targeting Portable Applications

SST Announces Single-Chip Controller Targeting Portable Applications Mobile Platform Controller Combines Keyboard Controller, Power Management Controller and 8 Mbits of LPC Firmware Flash SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- SST (Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.), a leader in flash memory technology, today announced the industry's... Read More
Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Review

Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Review

While many of you probably haven't been able to get your hands on an X-box 360, that doesn't mean you can't get your hands on one of their controllers. The crew over at Techgage report on using the X-box 360's controller with windows."Have you ever wished that you could use your consoles controller on your PC? Usually,... Read More
Thermaltake XController, Razer Gaming Mouse and More

Thermaltake XController, Razer Gaming Mouse and More

Good afternoon friends, NJ here with your weekend update.  Looking at the supply of news in my inbox, it seems some people have been swayed by the warm weather.  However, there are a few tasty articles for you to sink your teeth into.  So, go grab a cold drink and settle in for a while.  Here is your... Read More
Cheat the Cheaters, ATi Interview, X-Arcade Controller and More

Cheat the Cheaters, ATi Interview, X-Arcade Controller and More

Good morning everyone :)  Well, it is holiday time up here in Canada; the so called "May Two-Four" weekend (you can guess what activities occur during this time).  Though I was unable to go away camping as I have in the past, I think it worked out for the best.  Last night we got pounded with a... Read More
Mouse Grips, Power Supplies and Controller Card

Mouse Grips, Power Supplies and Controller Card

Good morning friends, how are you?   After pounding out some benchmarks last night I decided some downtime was in order, so I fired up my new game, Hitman: Contracts.  If you haven't played this series, think of a cross between Splinter Cell and Max Payne.  In the game you play an assassin that gets... Read More
ABIT Fatal1ty Press Release, Coolers, Controllers and a Bag...

ABIT Fatal1ty Press Release, Coolers, Controllers and a Bag...

Good afternoon friends :)  Things around the HH labs have been very hectic over the past few weeks.  Between weddings, moves and the launch of our new site, I think everyone is looking forward to a weekend of R&R (though some will undoubtedly not find it).  Nevertheless, before yours truly gets too comfortable... Read More
Seagate Barracuda V and SATA 150 Controllers

Seagate Barracuda V and SATA 150 Controllers

  Seagate's Barracuda V and SATA 150 Controllers Welcome to Serial ATA - A Performance Analysis By Dave Altavilla January 14, 2003   The day has finally come, where we have Serial ATA Hard Drives becoming available on the market.  Never has there been such anticipation regarding a new Hard Drive technology. ... Read More
Abit's SA6R  i815E With Highpoint ATA100 RAID Controller

Abit's SA6R i815E With Highpoint ATA100 RAID Controller

Abit's SA6R - i815E With Highpoint ATA100 RAID Controller The i815E board with an attitude and a 1GHz. Flip Chip to back it up By Dave "Davo" Altavilla 11/1/00   Motherboards mature, like fine wine as the months go on, after a new chipset is released.  Intel has had the highly anticipated i815E integrated... Read More