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Datel's latest controller for the Xbox 360 is inducing waves of nostalgia, with a curious LCD display channeling the ghost of the Sega Dreamcast's VMU. The Turbofire EVO also packs in button mapping and fine-tune rumble options alongside third-party controller staples like turbo button settings. These can all be tweaked through the 1.7-inch screen, with extra custom profiles available if you connect the proudly unofficial controller to a PC. Check the video after the break and if a baked-in display presses your buttons, it's available now direct from Datel.

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New Datel Xbox 360 controller packs LCD screen, parties like it's 1998 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Bill]

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Datel claims new Action Replay works on PSP Go, we hope cautiously originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action replayaction replay pspaction replay pspgoActionReplayActionReplayPspActionReplayPspgocode junkiesCodeJunkiesDatelhackhomebrewplaystationplaystation portablePlaystationPortablepsppsp gopspgosoftwaresonyFri, 25 Dec 2009 08:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Datel sues Microsoft, wants its Xbox 360 market back]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/datel-sues-microsoft-wants-its-xbox-360-market-back/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/datel-sues-microsoft-wants-its-xbox-360-market-back/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/datel-sues-microsoft-wants-its-xbox-360-market-back/#commentsSeems like we just can't go a week without some corporate power plays or mudslinging making our pages. Back in October, Datel promised it would "remedy" the situation created by Microsoft's forthcoming (now present) Dashboard update locking out its higher capacity memory modules. The accessory company was the first (and only) third-party supplier of memory cards for the Xbox 360, but it seems that MS took a dislike to the MicroSD-expandable Max Memory units and has since taken the unusual step of downgrading the console to being able to read only chips up to 512MB, essentially taking Datel's 2GB+ wares out of commission. Yeah, classy. Datel's retaliation is in the finest Anglo-Saxon legal tradition, namely to assert antitrust concerns and to claim its right to act as a competitor to Microsoft in the memory market for Redmond's own console. It all sounds rather silly to us too, and could probably have been avoided by a rational compromise, but what's the fun in that?

Datel sues Microsoft, wants its Xbox 360 market back originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>360accessoriesantitrustconsoledashboarddashboard updateDashboardUpdatedatelgaminglawlawsuitmemorymemory cardmemory cardsMemoryCardMemoryCardsmicrosdmicrosoftthird partyThirdPartyxboxxbox 360Xbox360Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Datel reportedly looking to 'remedy' Microsoft's lock-out of unauthorized memory units]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/datel-reportedly-looking-to-remedy-microsofts-lock-out-of-una/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/datel-reportedly-looking-to-remedy-microsofts-lock-out-of-una/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/datel-reportedly-looking-to-remedy-microsofts-lock-out-of-una/#comments This brouhaha isn't officially on just yet, but MaxConsole has what it says is a letter from Datel's UK distributors, which details the company's response to Microsoft's locking-out of unauthorized memory units in the upcoming (and currently previewed) Xbox 360 dashboard update. While it's a bit short on specifics, Datel reportedly says that it is "aware of the changes that are required to remedy this problem and will shortly release a solution in readiness for this potential update." In the meantime, it's apparently telling retailers that they can send back the affected memory units if they like, and promises it will replace them with updated units in time for the dashboard update.

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Datel reportedly looking to 'remedy' Microsoft's lock-out of unauthorized memory units originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After ages of monopolizing most of its add-on market for the 360, it looks like Microsoft is letting up a bit. Datel just came out with two new MAX Memory cards that are compatible with the console, in 2GB and 4GB capacities. That's all well and boring, but the potential excitement here is that cards can also be augmented by a microSD slot, with support for up to 16GB cards, for some trippy card-within-a-card hijinks, and what might be one of the best portals for hackers yet. Or perhaps not, since it seems likely that Microsoft wouldn't open up what it knew to be a major security hole, and given the numerous other interfaces with the console, the 360 is still pretty well on lockdown for the average user, after almost four years on the market. At least this should provide a slightly more flexible hard drive alternative for folks who don't want to shell out for Microsoft's overpriced humps. The Datel cards start at $40.

[Via Engadget Spanish]

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Datel gets first stab at third party memory card for Xbox 360, supports microSD expansion originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 May 2009 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If dropping 80 bones on a Wii Super Famicom Classic controller sounds a wee bit insane, how's about a Jackson for a Famicom Wii controller? Datel's Old Skool Retro Controller (seriously, how great is that name?) works with any game that supports the Wii Classic Controller, and the unique "rapid fire" mode should really keep things interesting when firing up the Virtual Console. Can't really go wrong at $19.99, right? Right.

[Via OhGizmo]

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Datel kicks the retro up a notch with Famicom Wii controller originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSP 3000 finally, inevitably hacked by Datel's Lite Blue Tool originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Surely the whole point of purchasing a commercial product to run a few homebrew games or activate a few cheat codes is that there's no soldering required: that's not the case with the Datel Drive Doctor for Wii. The $34.95 Drive Doctor is designed to allow Wii owners to connect their console to their PC with a USB 2.0 cable, enabling you to review the internal statistics of the Wii, eventually run homebrew games, and even inject code "into the data stream ... it's fun!" Unfortunately, the press release mentions that it'll require a little soldering of wires in order to get the little box that clips on the back into a working state. Most people won't find that fun, but then again most people wouldn't find the idea of accidentally injecting code that kills their Wii fun either. We're left thinking that this one's strictly for the intermediate or pro hacker, so stay away if your coding and soldering isn't up to scratch. Us mere mortals will wait for something a little more dumb-consumer friendly, thank you very much.

[Via Nintendo Wii Fanboy]

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Datel Drive Doctor for Wii does statistics and code injection, requires soldering originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2007 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Xbox 360 Fanboy]

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Datel's Bluetooth headset unhooks your 360 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 22:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That 12GB partition on your Xbox 360 not doing it for you? Datel -- the company that's carving out something of a niche with console storage peripherals -- has what looks like a unique solution. The XSATA connects to your 360 and your PC, letting you back up your console data to the PC, freeing up space on the 360. Once your 360's content is on your PC, you can also email unlocked files. Oh, and it has a blue glowing LED base, just 'cause. Expect to pay about $40, which is a lot less than you'd pay for an external drive for your 360 (though if you must have one, Datel would be happy to oblige).

[Via Gadget Review]

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Datel XSATA connects Xbox 360 to PC via USB originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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