The Setup
Turtle Beach Announces PX5 Wireless Headset for Xbox 360, PS3
No the PX5 is not a new AB workout series. Apparently this new headset by Turtle Beach is the first ever to have dual radios. What this means is that for PS3 chat usage it has a bluetooth radio built in. The other RF radio is used for general RF sound data communications for game audio on both Xbox 360 and PS3 systems. Another promising feature is the three different types of sound presets on the ...[Read More]
ASTRO A*STAR In-Ear Headset Review
ASTRO A*STAR In-Ear Headset is the latest product from Astro, makers of the official MLG licensed video gaming headsets. This new headset is aimed at portable devices. It currently retails for $79.99 and is compatible with iPhones, smart-phones, iPads, laptop computers and hand-held video gaming devices such as Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portables. Basically any device with a standard 3.5mm headp...[Read More]
Astro A40 Headset and Wireless MIXAMP 5.8 Review
If you find yourself frequently wanting to be able to chat while playing games with out having to turn down your surround or television speakers this may be a product of you. Also if you play games at night or have received complaints from anyone you live with or neighbors then you may also want to consider a headset for gaming. I have been particularly interested in wireless solutions because the...[Read More]
Wheel Stand Pro Review
With all of the racing games being released this season you have have given though to or already purchased a steering wheel. Playing with a wheel on your lap is no fun trust me. You need something sturdy and just the right height for your driving game experience. Gran Turismo 5, Midnight Club Los Angeles, Need for Speed Shift all have steering wheel support with force feedback. Hopefully soon even...[Read More]
Astro Announces Wireless Headset System with MixAmp 5.8
This new MixAmp is compatible with both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems. Just a week or two ago I posted about the new Sony gaming surround headset that was announced rather quietly. I was bummed out a week ago to find out that although they look great they are for PC only and not wireless. Luckily Astro Gaming has just announced their A40 headset and new wireless MixAmp 5.8 system compatible w...[Read More]
Looking Forward to These New Sony Surround Headsets
In a few weeks on October 15th Sony will be releasing two new surround headsets. I am looking forward to this release hoping these are not crap and also that they also work for the Xbox 360. • DR-GA500 model features 7.1ch digital surround sound perfect for first person shooters (FPS) • DR-GA500 and DR-GA200 have 40mm drive units for premium gaming sound quality • Both showcase unique ‘triple enfo...[Read More]
Review: Sony MDR-RF6000 Wireless Surround Sound Headphones
The What Wireless surround headphones? The last few people that came over my place and saw them sitting on the dock each said exactly that. It doesn’t sound possible or that it would be a gimmick plastered all over the box just to get you to buy it. I saw some online one day and after some Google research I decided on these Sony MDR-RF6000 wireless surround Sound headphones. They cost anywhe...[Read More]
THE SETUP: Game Consoles on Multiple Displays – VGA / Component
This article will show you how to connect a Wii, PS3, PS2, and Xbox 360 to an HDTV via component AND a LCD computer monitor via VGA at the same time. Both displays will show the exact same thing. The sweet thing about this setup is that you will not have to unplug or switch any wires when you want to use a particular display. At some point you may find yourself wanting to have ALL your game consol...[Read More]
REVIEW: High-Box Component to VGA Converter
You may finding yourself needing a Component to VGA converter at some point as I did. In my case I also wanted to be able to run my game consoles on my computer LCD display in addition to my HDTV. The thought of buying VGA cables for each console sucked. Also running all the extra VGA wires and switching to VGA cables every time I want to play on the Computer LCD did not sound ideal. I had all my ...[Read More]