The very nature of gaming creates competitiveness, this means that not only does the gamer want to win; they need to have the best tools available to them too and to the gamer it could mean the difference between winning and that other thing that cannot be mentioned (Losing!). Therefore, in this Top Five we are going to be looking at some cool gamer’s gear that could give the gamer the edge over the competition, which is all that matters in the end.
Cool gaming hands
As gamers will know, holding onto the controller tightly for hours on end can mean sweaty palms and that is not a good thing by any stretch of the imagination. However there is the Air Flo controller, this channels cool air onto the palms of the gamer making sure that they are in control all of the time.
Here are the main features for the cool air flo controller;
Air Flo ergonomic controller with attached 10ft/3m cord for extended reach
Switch on the built-in 2-speed fan and keep your palms cool with patented Air Flo technology
Reverse analog sticks for precision game control and improved comfort and game play
Dual rumble motors for an enhanced gaming experience
Priced at $36
Source [Coolest Gadgets]
The Steel Series 7H Fnatic Limited Edition headset
Sometimes I worry about limited editions as they are usually the same as the normal edition but may with a flash of colour etc and a price hike for the pleasure and it seems that could be the case here. These limited edition headsets are not that much different from the standard variety and yet the normal price is $70! Sure, the limited edition has dynamic drivers and cool look cushions, but is that enough for the gamer, probably!
According to Kim Rom, who is the Steel Series Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) he said;
“We sponsor and work with a number of incredibly talented professional players and are proud to say that the Fnatic team is part of that family,” – “We have been supporters and collaborators with, as well as fans of, the talent that makes up the Fnatic squad for a long time now. We felt that it was the perfect time to introduce co-branded peripherals – that their players helped us design, regularly use and win with – to their immense and passionate fan following.”
Priced at $115
Source [Geeky Gadgets]
Gaming in the bathroom
Here is an interesting if not slightly disturbing idea from the Exhibit Bar in London (Where else?) where going to the loo, can mean spending longer than anticipated as gaming takes on a new and not very tempting location to get your game on.
These urinal games consoles are the idea of Captive Media, which certainly lives up to its name! The games are very basic but have the unique control system, simply aim and fire, moving from side to side to alter the direction and to make just a little bit worse, you can post your result on the games Twitter feed!
Source [Technabob]
Retro gaming DIY kit
Take a step back in time to when the ultimate in hi-tech gaming was two vertically moving paddles and puck, this is gaming 1970′s style and you know, it’s quite exciting too because you get to build it yourself. Once completed you get to test it out by connecting to your TV, how cool and retro is that?
Here are the details on the Classic Video Table Tennis Kit;
Now however you can cobble together your very own Classic Video Table Tennis Game with a little determination and some basic soldering skillz. This kit contains a pre-printed circuit board and 39 various resistors, diodes, and capacitors. Solder everything together (following the instructions we hope) and plug the audio and video into any standard TV for instant Table Tennis action. You can play against another lowly human or challenge the computer at four different skill levels.
Priced at $19.99
Source [Think Geek]
Take to skies with this Flight Simulator
If you are going to be into certain flight simulator games, then why go whole way and get yourself a proper piece of kit that actually makes you feel as you are flying the plane. Everything is here, the monitor, control panel, controls and of course, the pilots chair! Sure, this is on the rather more expensive side of things, but if you have the cash then why not go for it in a big way!
These are the specs for the cool Cockpit Flight Simulator;
Microsoft’s Flight Simulator X Gold, the world’s pre-eminent flight simulation software for PCs, comes on the included Dell Studio XPS computer with Windows 7. The software includes 23 flyable aircraft ranging from the ubiquitous Piper Cub to the daunting Boeing 747-800, challenging players to complete over 70 simulated flight missions, all geographically and topographically correct. The missions range from dropping bags of flour onto waterborne targets from an ultra light to taking off from an aircraft carrier aboard an F/A-18 Hornet. Realistic graphics are displayed by a 28″ wide-screen LCD monitor that provides 1080i high-definition resolution. A second 20″ LCD monitor sits below, providing instrument panels that simulate a faithful flight experience. Ages 14 and up. 57″ L x 32″ W x 53″ H. (110 lbs.)
Priced at $7,000
Source [Hammacher and Schlemmer]
