TwistDock is the PS3 organizer for M. Night Shyamalan fans
By Tim Stevens 
posted June 14th 2010 5:40AM
posted June 14th 2010 5:40AM
VOGEL'S LAUNCHES TWISTDOCK AT E3 EXPO
Essential Docking Station for PS3 – Connects, Docks, Expands & Charges
Keeps Gaming Area Stylish & Neat -- Controllers Always Charged & Ready
Winner of "Best Accessory Award" RetailVision Europe 2010
June 12, 2010, Eindhoven, Netherlands -- Vogel's www.vogels.com, the leading European market leader in Audio/Video & TV mounting solutions, announced today TwistDock www.twistdock.com, the highly-anticipated new essential docking station for the Sony PlayStation®3 (PS3TM) gaming and entertainment system. TwistDock connects, docks, expands, and charges the PS3, keeping cables and controllers organized and neat for a home entertainment center that looks clean, stylish and sexy. A must-have for all PS3 users, TwistDock will be shown in the U.S. for the first time at E3 Expo, June 15-17, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA – Vogel's Meeting Room #5356 West.
Controllers Always Charged & Ready to Go – Even when the PS3 is Off
Already the winner of the RetailVision Europe "Best Accessory Award" May 2010, gamers will love TwistDock's ability to keep controllers organized at their fingertips and always charged, since stopping to re-charge a controller can mean the difference between winning and losing a game. With TwistDock, controllers are always ready for action, continuing its high-speed charge even when the PS3 is turned off.
Docks PS3 Original & PS3 Slim – Additional 2-6 USB Ports Keep Peripherals Always Connected
The first product in Vogel's new line of essential gaming products and accessories, TwistDock esthetically blends with the PS3's sleek design, docking both the PS3 Original and the PS3 Slim models for a beautiful entertainment center that enhances a home's décor. TwistDock expands on the PS3's capabilities, keeping PS3 USB peripherals (such as an extra hard drive) always connected with TwistDock's additional 2 USB charging ports, as well as its optional 4 USB Hub accessory. In addition, there is an optional TwistDock CableSet accessory for an extra set of high quality cables that are designed to blend with the PS3.
"TwistDock is a must-have for the gaming enthusiast, who will love its combination of style and functionality that makes the PS3 even more enjoyable to use," said Albert Zeeman, VP Innovations and Alliances, Vogel's. "TwistDock expands and charges more peripherals, keeping the PlayStation 3's unsightly cables neatly concealed in TwistDock's sturdy pedestal. With the introduction of TwistDock, Vogel's is launching a whole new line of gaming accessories to complement its successful worldwide product line of TV and mounting solutions."
TwistDock – Essential Docking Station Features for the PS3:
CONNECTS:
Easily connects all cables, including HDMI port to TV
Keeps controllers and gaming area neat and organized
EXPANDS:
Keeps USB peripherals always connected, no need to plug and unplug peripherals
Features 2 USB charging ports
Optional USB Hub features 4 additional USB ports for connecting more peripherals
DOCKS:
Docks PS3 and controllers for a neat esthetic display
Works with both versions of PlayStation 3: PS3 Original and PS3 Slim
CHARGES:
High-speed charging of controllers and USB peripherals for continuous play – even when PS3 is off
LED indicators show charging status
TwistDock pricing will be available summer 2010 with product availability in the U.S. starting 4Q 2010 in time for the holiday season. For more information, see the websites: www.twistdock.com and www.vogels.com.
About Vogel's
For over 35 years, award-winning Vogel's has been internationally producing Audio/Video mounting solutions. The European market leader with a distribution network that spans the globe, Vogel's is one of the most trusted and well-known experts in the mounting solutions business with many prestigious international awards, including the Red Dot Product Design Award, RetailVision Award 2010, and many more.
Vogel's designs, develops and sells support and mounting solutions for LCD and plasma screens, audio and video equipment and projectors. In 2010, Vogel's has begun expanding into new categories, such as the gaming market with TwistDock for the PlayStation 3, the first product in this new area. Based in The Netherlands, Vogel's has national sales organizations located in the U.S., U.K., Italy and Spain, and is supported by a local distribution network around the world. Vogel's stands for innovation, quality and reliability. For more information, see www.vogels.com.
Looks interesting.
@j2daake
yes, the ps3 is now completely wireless and inoperable.
What a twist, Engadget! I see what u did there ;)
@j2daake
TIMBEEEEEER!!!
very nice, but i suspect it'll cost more than it's worth
@mrqs indeed... also they should have released this long time ago.
I know this isn't the right place to post this but I just have to know...
Is there such thing as a Yahoo fanboy? I mean are there ANY? I've googled the term and nothing comes up.
@TheHypnotist
I have no idea why you're asking this question, and suspect that your personal problems are bizarre and complex.
In the immediate instance however, surely your mistake has been to 'google' for information on the issue.
@TheHypnotist
You should have "Yahoo'd" for the info instead.
@TheHypnotist Yahooligans I suggest
@TheHypnotist no Only xbox hahaha
If not too much, I'd definitely buy one.
Sure this was announced a couple weeks ago.
Given the size of a PS3 this could only work with the setup pictured i.e. on a top shelf by itself. I know my TV stand would not be able to cater for a PS3 on it's side.
Besides... it's looks stupid anyway IMO
You know what... I really like that...
I'm liking the rotating function even more, though I imagine it has the potential to become a real inconvenience with all those cables hanging out your ps3s bum.
There should be better stands out there, I want one. I'm not convinced that this is the one i'm after though. I don't get the whole tilt thing. USB hub great. Controller charger, sure. Tilted stand, why?
@davedrastic
More like why not?
That the coolest and most usless thing I've ever seen. I want it now!
Although still have big ass first gen PS3
@kutt
Me too. I wonder if it's compatible with the phatty?
@krisq: it says it is in the article.
The problem is, it might not look so sleek is all.
Yes this was on Joystiq a couple weeks back. I liked it but would I spend €80+shipping on it? Probably not.
There’s also the fact that my girlfriend probably doesn’t want my PS3 becoming an object d’art in our front room.
I do like the pass-through ports for power and HDMI though, nice and clean. It’s missing a cradle if some sort for the official blu-ray remote but maybe that would be overkill.
Their main site is here but there’s not much of it: http://twistdock.info/
Sexy
The PS3 rotates slowly to reveal the weapon in the back.
JUDITH IS THE KILLER!
No John, it was a game all along...
A FILM BY M. Night Shyamalan
@pintozoz
Such a twist*!
Not gonna lie though, it looks damn nice. And the fact that it has passthrough for power and HDMI is a big plus. I was concerned on the cables sticking out at the bottom. Hmm... Don't know if want. If only the PS3 logo was right side up...
€79,- here in the Netherlands, so that's just below the $100,- mark I guess. Tough Vogels products have an excellent build quality in my experience, that is still a lot of money...
looks pretty small, I didn't think anyone could picture the PS3 small
@henkvandervelden Because of the huge empty space, and the corner of the TV which makes it seem like its a 52 inch TV.
Angles and illusions.
@pintozoz the same way the always let the PS3 look like it's slim and not at all high? ;)
Under $40 and it's mine.
@cjwild you are dreaming buddy - its going to at least 100 bucks...
hopefully not! I WANT ONE! :/
I'd buy one as I hate all the cables being on display. Does make you question why the hell Sony didn't put USB sockets at the back on the PS3 Slim!?!
I can't believe that I'll have to wait til the end of the year to get one.
@DVS
To make it more accessible to connect the USB charging cables for the PS3 controller, as well as any flash drive you might want to plug in. If you have the PS3 placed in a location where the plugs might be hard to reach in the back, the amount of complaints they'd get would be through the roof.
@pintozoz
It just looks messy though imo. I have PlayTV and having USB sockets at the back (for something I never remove) would make more sense. One of the original PS3s had sockets at the back (as well as the front).
@DVS Yeah they could have added some in the back, I don't know why they scrapped it. I won't lie, it's something that bothered me at first, but since I have my PC directly next to my PS3, it doesn't bother me having the controllers charging through my PC's USB connection and leaving the PS3 clear of extra wires.
@DVS
your cables will still be on display. you have to power the damn thing and get it connected to your tv, right?
@gunboatD
I got discreet (flat) cables for power, network and HDMI so they aren't seen.
@gunboatD If you haven't taken time to hide your cables behind your wall. I have y setup very nice. TV seems to be floating and you can't see any cables connecting any of the peripherals.
if only it had slots to charge the Move Controllers....
looks pretty cool i think.
this video i found of it sealed the deal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZdSWXSmIJk&feature=related
@jrdjarrold That is by far the sickest ad for an add-on I have ever seen.
Also, explains why it's so expensive. They torn down a PS3 to build it.
Damn, I want one, but not at that price tag.
That looks really nice, if I had a PS3 Slim I might consider it.
But, I have a 'fatty', which I know is supposed to be compatible but I doubt it would look as nice.
That and my only other potential issue would be that I'd prefer to have the controllers charging on the other side of the room by the sofa, not all the way over there by the TV.
While checking their website, it show's it should be available here in july from Netherlands :
https://dynabyte.nl/artikel/7124161/Vogel's_TwistDock_voor_PS3
79.99 Euros = 97.763778 U.S. dollars
If there is a disk in the PS3, and it's slanted in that position, isn't it going to scratch it or something?
@MarcinK
lol I have a Slim and have picked it up and turned it on its side without any problems. It ain't no Xbox 360 :D
[Directed By M. Night Shyamalan]
i like
It won't look as good with the 2 cords (Power and HDMI) hanging off the PS3. Oh shit. And I have the optical off of it for the surround sound. Dammit its gunna look stupid
@elckicker NVM i didn't know it had sexy cable managment with it
Robot Chicken!