Category: Hardware

Hauppauge on hand to help grow your mobile experience

5/3/2014

Although not strictly gaming related Hauppauge are beginning to roll out a series of devices that will help you use your mobile devices (iOS and Android) more efficiently. With the size of games and other media formats growing and the size of internal memory of devices shrinking due to operating systems a useful alternative seems like a product that could really take off. So depending on your desires Hauppauge have created the 4 devices below to help set your mobile free. We have listed the My Galerie specs below but clicking on any of the images you will go to the Hauppauge website to find out more.

My Galerie

Key Features

Streaming video, music, photo and document wirelessly to your mobile device via Wifi
Support SD Card (SDHC class 6 above) up to 128GB storage
Micro USB 2.0 for data transfer
Support simultaneous connection 3 device to read file. Support Bridge Mode
Built in Lithium-Battery, up to 4 hrs playback
Support Photo upload and download
Upload record video from your device’s library
Supports send a document as mail attached
Supports iOS and Android application
Supports 3rd party MKV, AVI player for more video format choice.

CES 2014 Announcement; Zotac bringing PC Gaming to the Livingroom with their very own Steam Machine

7/1/2014

Zotac have jumped in on the Steambox drive for late 2014.
We will be getting more details closer to release but the base list of credentials is still enough to peak most gamers interest. I'm most excited by the new Steam Controller and the opportunity to play any game from the comfort of my sofa, But with Carsten Berger, senior director, ZOTAC International promising. “Gamers can expect the latest Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics processor in the upcoming ZOTAC ZBOX Steam Machine for stunning visuals and world-class features.” then holding off on purchasing that next gen console may end up being the best move I have made in a while.

General details

·         ZOTAC Previews ZBOX Steam Machine

·         Intel Core processor (TBA)

·         NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics processor (TBA)

·         Other details TBA

·         Final naming TBA

·         All-black 3rd Generation ZBOX chassis

·         Orange lighting

·         SteamOS preinstalled

·         Steam Controller bundled

·         Coming 2H 2014

Hardware; ZOTAC Elevates ZBOX nano With Quad-Core Processing Power

12/12/2013

The future of computers and consoles receives a lot of attention at the dawn of a new generation. When I think about the future, and how I see things going, I can only imagine things going in one direction. I envision nondescript boxes, clamshells and tablets; connecting up through a mobile internet connection to a server where a simple login process gives the user complete access to everything they need. Operating systems won’t be stored locally and computers won’t need to meet system requirements in order to run games. Everything will be sent to us from this central location, where the server has already handled all the processing and is simply delivering it to the computer sitting in front of you, using a single subscription.

I have a weakness for Chromebooks and external graphics cards for laptops, and I’m always interested in technology that I can imagine fitting into my future. But we’re not there yet.

ZOTAC’s ZBOX series have been offering computers in tiny boxes since 2006, and the company have just announced a new addition to their mini-PC lineup. The ZBOX Nano AQ01 is a palm-sized, quad-core computer using AMD’s A4-5000 APU, which makes it a close relative to the APU found in the Sony Playstation 4 and Xbox One. While you probably can’t expect this little guy to push Battlefield 4 or Crysis 3, it’s sure to be enough to cruise through older games and most tasks outside of gaming and video editing. Included in the box along with the chip is a 500GB hard drive, 4GB (up to 8) of RAM and a 802.11ac Wi-Fi chip, making this little unit a perfect choice for streaming or as a media centre.

While ZOTAC’s ZBOX Nano AQ01 might not be what I see at the end of the road, it looks like a great rest-stop.

The Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket looks to make recording gameplay accessible for all

19/11/2013

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Recording gameplay and commentary is huge at the moment. From LevelBf’s Below Radar Cup, to tips and tricks on Grand Theft Auto 5 and even live streams of Crusader Kings II, if you haven’t got a Personal Video Recorder connected to your computer or console of choice, it feels like you’re being left behind.

But what PVR do you go for? Will you have a computer hooked up to it to record to?

Shipping online from the 2nd of November, Hauppauge launches the HD PVR Rocket, a standalone unit, which when coupled to a USB connected external hard drive or flash drive can record gameplay while simultaneously recording commentary.

Without needing to hook up additional hardware to record to, the Rocket will fit anyone worried about space and at £139.99, setup costs.

Using a PVR myself, the hardest thing about them is storing the hours of gameplay that can come out of a single session. The Rocket’s different. Using H.264 to compress the footage, Hauppauge claim to get 4 hours of gameplay onto a 16GB USB drive without sacrificing video quality. Gamers can do all this while recording a commentary track through the inbuilt audio mixer with either a microphone or headset through the microphone input.

After all this is done, all you need to do is edit the footage, which can be done through the Hauppauge Capture software, and post it on Youtube

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Nintendo Going After The Younger Market With A Stripped Back Handheld.

28/8/2013

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The Red and White Skew of the 2DS

Today Nintendo have sounded that a new style handheld will be coming to the market in October 2013. The 2DS is a stripped back version of their market leading 3DS.
The 2DS looks more like a tablet then it's Clam style sibling and with its reduced cost should prove popular come the Autumn.
Some have questioned the move but what Nintendo are showing here, is the desire to capture the entry level gamer at a young age. This is a great move for both the company and the industry as market growth is vital for gaming to grow as an entertainment medium.Below you can find the full Press release.

Nintendo today also introduces a new member to the Nintendo 3DS family - Nintendo 2DS***, which will arrive in Europe on 12th October 2013. Offering you additional variety and value in your handheld gaming options, the Nintendo 2DS is a streamlined version of the Nintendo 3DS that will play games available for Nintendo 3DS, as well as Nintendo DS in 2D.
The Nintendo 2DS retains many of the same hardware features as the Nintendo 3DS including the same Nintendo 3DS gameplay controls, backwards compatibility with the vast existing library of Nintendo DS games, as well as wireless connectivity features such as access to Nintendo eShop as well as StreetPass and SpotPass functionality. However the console takes on a new distinctive fixed, slate form design, and will play all packaged and download Nintendo 3DS games in 2D. The new console is designed as an entry point into, or a new way to enjoy the Nintendo handheld experience and will be available at launch in two colour combinations, White + Red and Black +Blue, with a Nintendo 2DS Carrying Case (in either Red or Blue) that can be purchased separately.

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Madcatz & Tritton ready to ship the Kunai for PC and MAC

9/8/2013

The new Headset skew was announced at E3 2013 and it is now ready to ship. Bringing the unique styling we associate with Tritton (see attached picture).
Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. stated,

“Our TRITTON Kunai range proved popular at E3 thanks to its clean aesthetics and impressive audio. We are confident that passionate PC and Mac gamers will appreciate the performance and value synonymous with the brand.”

The Tritton Kunai are a firm favourite of our resident Battlefielder and Community Manager AK and you can read his article on how to maximize the use of these headsets here.

Interview with Mad Catz Senior product manager Richard Neville.

9/7/2013

From Headsets, to Mice and nearly every other peripheral available, Mad Catz are a dominant force in gaming.
Aaron (aka AK) spent some time chatting about the past, present and future of the companies range.
Hit the link to find out more.

Article; What is the future of the Vita?

7/6/2013

For some the Vita is a flop but for most of those who own the powerful games machine its an amazing blend of technology and games.
In this article we look at the directions the Vita may be heading in and also where we hope it will soon be. Hopefully E3 will tell us more but for now have a read and feel free to comment.

Hauppauge on hand to help grow your mobile experience

My Galerie

CES 2014 Announcement; Zotac bringing PC Gaming to the Livingroom with their very own Steam Machine

Hardware; ZOTAC Elevates ZBOX nano With Quad-Core Processing Power

The Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket looks to make recording gameplay accessible for all

Nintendo Going After The Younger Market With A Stripped Back Handheld.

Madcatz & Tritton ready to ship the Kunai for PC and MAC

Interview with Mad Catz Senior product manager Richard Neville.

Article; What is the future of the Vita?

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