Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.O. 7 gaming mouse hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/mad-catz-cyborg-m-m-o-7-gaming-mouse-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/mad-catz-cyborg-m-m-o-7-gaming-mouse-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/mad-catz-cyborg-m-m-o-7-gaming-mouse-hands-on/#comments Mad Catz M.M.O. 7 Mad Catz' Cyborg RAT series of adjustable computer mice has seen its fair share of minor revisions, and while wireless upgrades and whitewashed DPI tweaks have given consumers a hair of choice in transforming desktop pests, the differences between these devices has been modest, at best. Until now, at least. Enter the Cyborg M.M.O. 7, the outfit's latest addition to its aggressively styled line of gaming mice, minus the RAT moniker. Despite shedding the name of its predecessors, Mad Catz' latest point-and-clicker is as much of a RAT as the mice that came before it, but distinguishes itself with more buttons, more features and more color. Read on to see what's new, what's different and what should have stayed the same.

Gallery: Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.O. 7 gaming mouse hands-on

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Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.O. 7 gaming mouse hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gamers looking for some hardware assistance can breathe a sigh of relief; Mad Catz's latest eye-catching forays into gaming mice and headsets are almost, if not already, upon us. The Cyborg M.M.O.7 mouse ($130) manages to offer up 78 definable commands beneath those eye-catching metallic hues and is available to buy now, while its F.R.E.Q 5 headset ($150) has hit pre-order on the manufacturer's site. Acronym-loving thrill-seekers can check out both at the source below.

Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.O.7 gaming mouse now on sale, F.R.E.Q 5 headset hits pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: MLG Pro Circuit controller review


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Mad Catz MLG Pro Circuit controller review (PS3) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pro-gamers need more than just a tasty controller setup. Well, Mad Catz are more than happy to oblige with its Cyborg F.R.E.Q 5 Pro Gaming Headset, which consists of a metal headband and two cans powered by 50mm neodymium drivers. Naturally, there's a mic in tow, and it's styled to match the rest of Mad Catz's Cyborg family. Check the family colors at the source, but we're still waiting to hear on pricing and release dates.

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Edgar Alvarez contributed to this report.

Gallery: Mad Catz Tritton Primer gaming headset ears-on

Mad Catz/Tritton's Primer gaming headset arriving this week, we go ears-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mad Catz / Tritton ship 5.8 Ghz wireless headset for Xbox 360, dub it Primer originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Tritton Wireless Bluetooth Headset FCC

Tritton's latest Bluetooth headset lands at the FCC, hopes to find refuge with PS3 owners originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tritton's $50 Trigger headset now shipping, lets budget-minded FPS players keep their wallets fat originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mad Catz goes massively multiplayer with Cyborg M.M.O.7

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If you're a fan of arcade-style fighting games, you're surely hip to MadCatz's FightStick Tournament Edition for PS3 and Xbox 360. As it's done with Street Fighter in the past, the company is back with another variation of the arcade stick, this time officially themed for the upcoming Soul Calibur V. Launching near the game in January 2012, the Soul Calibur V Arcade FightStick Soul Edition features the usual masher-friendly eight button with joystick layout, but sports a casing endowed with visuals inspired by the game -- and an extremely unfortunate mix of hues. The crazy Cat hasn't announced a price yet, but considering these have gone for about $150 in the past, we'd imagine this one won't be too far off. Full details in the press release after the break.

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MadCatz proves its soul still burns with Soul Calibur V Arcade FightStick Soul Edition originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PS3 owners have been sportin' their own official gaming headset for a few weeks, and now -- after months of teasing -- Mad Catz is finally granting Xbox 360 owners a similar privilege. The company's announced that its Tritton / Microsoft co-branded Detonator Stereo USB gaming headset is available and shipping, priced at $80. Positioned as the first of a trio of its upcoming headsets -- including its wireless brethren, the stereo Devastator and Dolby 7.1 Warhead -- the Detonator keeps it to the FPS-pwning essentials. The cans are loaded with massive 50mm drivers and along its cord you'll find an inline remote for adjusting game / chat volume, voice monitoring and mic muting. Impressively, aside from its detachable boom mic, the inline controller is also removeable, allowing you plug straight into your PMP when you're done trash talkin' on Xbox Live. We're still anxiously waiting for the Warhead (scheduled to ship this holiday season), but if wired stereo is your thing, hit the PR past the break for more info.

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MadCatz now shipping Tritton Detonator headset, official Xbox 360 stereo sound for $80 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's be honest, balancing coursework with recreation is just as important as maintaining a balanced food diet -- perhaps even more. After you spend countless hours hitting the books, cramming for tests, and writing papers, you're just going to need something to turn your brain to mush. Don't worry, we have just the thing: video games. It doesn't matter how many midterms you have, we're sure we can find something to help you slack off. Of course, it's not going to be easy; you'll have to wait until next semester (at least) to get your hands on the PlayStation Vita, but that doesn't mean that you don't have options now. Jump past the break -- we can probably help you find something to get you through mid-terms with your sanity intact. Don't want to shell out cash to have fun this semester? Enter our back to school sweepstakes! Simply leave a comment below for a chance to win, and drop by our giveaway page for more details.

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Engadget's back to school guide 2011: gaming originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If we didn't already know those cats were mad about customizable controllers, we just got a reminder: the Mad Catz Major League Gaming Pro-Circuit Controllers. These professional-grade PS3 and Xbox 360 controllers allow competitive gamers to adjust the gamepad's weight and swap out key components -- such as exchanging the controller's analog stick for a D-pad. Want your PS3 controller to have a Xbox 360 layout? No problem. If the insane kitty's ambitious Onza competitor isn't your thing, check out the MLG Tournament Edition Fightstick, featuring the same Sanwa Denshi components used in Japanese arcade cabinets. It may not have its sibling's stick-swapping action, but its 13-foot controller cable, classic layout, and left-right stick toggle mode (for emulating the missing analog thumbstick) still aims to please. The Arcade Fightstick can be had now at the GameShark store to the tune of $160, but the Pro-Circuit gamepads aren't due out until closer to the end of the year. Hit the break for a pair of extra pictures and the standard PR.

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Mad Catz Major League Gaming controllers offer swappable thumbstick layouts, fancy arcade buttons originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Cyborg Rat Albino first hands-on

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Mad Catz Cyborg Rat Albino first hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mad Catz gears up for Gears of War with branded audio gear... gear. originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, some flight-sim junkies want to imagine themselves dogfighting with an F-16, afterburners screaming as they climb into the sky. But for virtual pilots less interested in white-knuckle air warfare, Mad Catz has unveiled a product line based on that ubiquitous trainer, the Cessna 172 Skyhawk. The company's Saitek brand now offers a Yoke ($200), Trim Wheel ($50), and Rudder Pedals ($210), all officially licensed from the airplane manufacturer. Buy them all together and you'll receive a free Flight Switch Panel, thereby completing your cockpit ensemble. Remember, though: you're in this for the pure, majestic joy of simulated flight. It's not a competition, so don't let this guy and his $300,000 flight simulator get under your skin. Cool?

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Saitek flight gear replicates Cessna 172 Skyhawk, lets you simulate lazy Sunday flyovers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mad Catz brings Mac support to R.A.T. gaming mice originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mad Catz' co-branded Xbox 360 / Tritton headsets: eyes-on

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Mad Catz co-branded Xbox 360 / Tritton headsets: eyes-on, ears-off originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7.1audioDolbyDolby DigitalDolby HeadphoneDolbyDigitalDolbyHeadphonee3 2011E32011eyes-ongaming headsetGamingHeadsetheadphonesheadsetMad CatzMadCatzMicrosoftsurround soundSurroundSoundTrittonvirtual surroundVirtualSurroundvoice chatVoiceCVoiceChatTue, 07 Jun 2011 22:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Mad Catz' exclusive Xbox 360 wireless headphones revealed: integrated voice chat, 5.8GHz base station]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/mad-catz-exclusive-xbox-360-wireless-headphones-revealed-integ/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/mad-catz-exclusive-xbox-360-wireless-headphones-revealed-integ/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/mad-catz-exclusive-xbox-360-wireless-headphones-revealed-integ/#comments Remember how Mad Catz scored the exclusive rights to produce Xbox 360 wireless headphones? Here's the deal: these cans don't need to be tethered to your controller for voice chat or plugged into a wall to charge. According to IGN, the new Mad Catz Warhead 7.1 will get everything it needs from a base station connected to your console. String USB and optical cables directly from the Xbox 360 to that tiny tower above, and you'll reportedly get enough 5.8GHz bandwidth to deliver virtual Dolby surround sound to four pairs of headphones at once -- plus wireless Xbox LIVE audio chat thanks to some native support from Microsoft. What's more, the USB base station will also give you an on-screen battery readout, and if the Warhead runs out of juice, you'll find a second swappable battery pack sitting in the base station's charger. If that sounds too rich for your blood, the Devastator will ditch the surround sound and rechargeable batteries while retaining the same connectivity and 50mm drivers of its premium brother. How much that'll cost you is still to be determined, though Mad Catz told IGN they'll all ring up under $300 this holiday.

Mad Catz' exclusive Xbox 360 wireless headphones revealed: integrated voice chat, 5.8GHz base station originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Jun 2011 22:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7.1audioDolbyDolby DigitalDolby HeadphoneDolbyDigitalDolbyHeadphonegaming headsetGamingHeadsetheadphonesheadsetMad CatzMadCatzMicrosoftsurround soundSurroundSoundTrittonvirtual surroundVirtualSurroundvoice chatVoiceChatwirelesswireless headphonesWirelessHeadphonesXbox 360Xbox LIVEXbox360XboxLiveSat, 04 Jun 2011 22:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Mad Catz snatches up exclusive rights to Xbox 360 wireless headphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/mad-catz-snatches-up-exclusive-rights-to-xbox-360-wireless-headp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/mad-catz-snatches-up-exclusive-rights-to-xbox-360-wireless-headp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/mad-catz-snatches-up-exclusive-rights-to-xbox-360-wireless-headp/#commentsThe crazy kitties over at Mad Catz have signed yet another licensing agreement to further sink their claws into the world of gaming peripherals -- they've just sealed a deal with Microsoft to be the exclusive supplier of Xbox 360 wireless headphones, as well as non-exclusive rights for wired 360 headphones. All products under the agreement will bear the Xbox logo, as well as the signature "T" from Mad Catz's recently acquired Tritton series, but don't go out looking for them anytime soon -- these cats won't mark their territory until Christmas 2011.

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Mad Catz snatches up exclusive rights to Xbox 360 wireless headphones originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>headphoneslicenselicensinglicensing agreementLicensingAgreementmad catzmad catz headphonesMadCatzMadCatzHeadphonesMicrosofttrittonwirelesswireless headphonesWirelessHeadphonesXboxxbox 360Xbox360Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Mad Catz rolls out Mac-compatible Tritton See2 series USB video cards, See2 Xtreme for Windows]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/mad-catz-rolls-out-mac-compatible-tritton-see2-series-usb-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/mad-catz-rolls-out-mac-compatible-tritton-see2-series-usb-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/mad-catz-rolls-out-mac-compatible-tritton-see2-series-usb-video/#commentsIt's been quite a while since Tritton last cropped up on our radar, but the company was acquired by Mad Catz last summer, and it's now announced a new range of Mac-compatible, 720p-supporting external video cards. That includes updated versions of its existing SEE2 UV150 external VGA video card and SEE2 XD300 Xpress Docking Station (with VGA, Ethernet, four USB ports, and mic and speaker ports), along with the all new SEE2 Xtreme UV250 external video card, which packs both VGA and DVI ports and supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200, but is apparently only compatible with Windows. Look for it to be available in April for $100, while two Mac-compatible devices will be available next month for $60 and $100. Full press release is after the break.

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Mad Catz rolls out Mac-compatible Tritton See2 series USB video cards, See2 Xtreme for Windows originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sonic the Hedgehog will charge your Wiimote inductively, but he won't like it originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mad Catz ships Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro adapter, gives your keyboard and drum set new life originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 03:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryadaptercontrollerdrumsgamingguitarinstrumentkeyboardmad catzMadCatzmicrosoftmidimidi promidi pro adapterMidiProMidiProAdaptermusicmusic gameMusicGamenintendoperipheralplaystation 3Playstation3PS3rock bandrock band 3RockBandRockBand3sonywiixboxxbox 360Xbox360Sat, 04 Dec 2010 03:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro guitar review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/rock-band-3-fender-mustang-pro-guitar-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/rock-band-3-fender-mustang-pro-guitar-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/rock-band-3-fender-mustang-pro-guitar-review/#comments Next week's Rock Band 3 launch marks a giant step for the franchise, with the pro mode edging its gameplay closer to actual musicianship. The keyboards and drums are easier transitions to make, given what's essentially one-to-one mapping for notes and logical input solutions. But what about a guitar, arguably the genre's flagship instrument? We've seen and tried two solutions to the pro guitar input conundrum: the Squier Stratocaster, an actual guitar that's still not ready for primetime, and the Mad Catz Fender Mustang, a 102-button replica more reminiscent of peripheral than instrument. Still, with a mid-November release date, the latter's likely to be your only official option for pro guitar rocking this holiday. So, how does it fare? Read on to find out!

P.S. For all your other Rock Band 3 queries, check out Joystiq's exhaustive review!

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Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro guitar review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fenderfender mustangFenderMustangguitarguitar controllerGuitarControllerharmonixmad catzMadCatzmtvmtv gamesMtvGamesmustangpropro guitarpro guitar controllerProGuitarProGuitarControllerrb3reviewrock bandrock band 3RockBandRockBand3Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Exclusive: Mad Catz Cyborg Rat 9 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/exclusive-mad-catz-cyborg-rat-9-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/exclusive-mad-catz-cyborg-rat-9-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/exclusive-mad-catz-cyborg-rat-9-review/#comments In a world full of the shapely blobs we call computer mice, the Cyborg Rat stands out. It's skeletal, metallic, and almost completely asymmetrical. Though most mice are one-size-fit-few, the Rat lets you transform the hardware itself to fit the shape of your hand. It's got two scroll wheels and a special button that lowers DPI while it's held -- and this new Rat 9, due out November, is completely wireless as well. Whereas Razer, Microsoft and Logitech all built their premium wireless gaming mice from scratch -- and with cord-based charging in mind -- the Rat 9 instead integrates a hot-swappable battery pack and a 2.4GHz radio into the same modular design. Is it a half-baked attempt at wireless bliss, or do we have a new king of mice? Find out after the break in our full review.

Gallery: Mad Catz Cyborg Rat 9 unboxing and hands-on

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Exclusive: Mad Catz Cyborg Rat 9 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read - GamingBits
Read - IGN
Read - Amazon

PlayStation Move accessories charge controllers, keep your pesky imagination in check originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mad Catz's Black Ops PrecisionAIM controllers, hands-on

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Mad Catz's Black Ops PrecisionAim gamepads and Stealth mouse hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Saitek keeps flight simulation alive with new gear, no word on robot air hostesses originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Combat Rudder PedalsCombatRudderPedalscomputer gameComputerGamecontrollerflight simflight simulatorFlightSimFlightSimulatorgaming controllerGamingControllermad catzMadCatzpedalpro flightPro Flight Backlit Information PanelPro Flight Combat Rudder PedalsPro Flight TPM SystemProFlightProFlightBacklitInformationPanelProFlightCombatRudderPedalsProFlightTpmSystemsaiteksaitek pro flightSaitekProFlightMon, 26 Jul 2010 08:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops controllers aren't stealthy enough to avoid pre-release detection]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/black-ops-controllers-arent-stealthy-enough-to-avoid-pre-releas/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/black-ops-controllers-arent-stealthy-enough-to-avoid-pre-releas/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/black-ops-controllers-arent-stealthy-enough-to-avoid-pre-releas/#comments Another autumn is fast approaching, which to FPS gamers mean only one thing: time to prepare to heed the next Call of Duty. In a repeat of last year's controller bonanza, Mad Catz is producing a litany of licensed Black Ops peripherals -- for the Wii, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC -- and we've now got the first imagery of their appearance. The new gear hasn't been made official just yet, but what you see here should be a good representation of the final product. Above is the 360 controller, which will share a major new feature with its PS3 brother: precision aiming. It's a simple lowering of the analog sticks' sensitivity when you want to do some more precise work and will be toggled by the use of "combat" buttons on the controller's back. MSRPs are expected to land at just under $50 for the console pads and $100 for a rebadged Cyborg Rat PC mouse and accompanying 2GB USB dog tag. You'll find a video and more pictures after the break.

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Black Ops controllers aren't stealthy enough to avoid pre-release detection originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Fender Mustang Pro Guitar Controller hands-on

Gallery: Mad Catz's Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro Adapter

Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro guitar controller and MIDI-Pro adapter eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As unfair as it is, what initially gave us hesitation about Mad Catz and Squier's Stratocaster Pro guitar controller was that, well, it's Fender's second-tier brand. Despite these prejudices from our youth, Harmonix pretty much sold us on it with one pretty badass trick: the ability to simultaneously play Rock Band 3 on Pro Expert and rock the same tune through an amplifier. Bonus: in the presentation we saw, extra notes and added fills didn't seem to affect score. So, that just about turns the uncanny valley of plastic peripherals on its head. Just make sure you crank your TV's sound system to 11 to not be drowned out from what's likely an even worse screw-up sound. See for yourself in the video after the break (caution: a few naughty words contained within).

Gallery: Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro and Squier Stratocaster guitars, up close and impersonal

Continue reading Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster plays both real and virtual guitar... at the same time (video)

Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster plays both real and virtual guitar... at the same time (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Wireless Keyboard: That MIDI port many of you spotted is for output, letting you plug the two-octave (C3 to C5) velocity-sensitive keytar directly into MIDI sequencers for non-gaming use. It'll set you back $80, with an optional stand to be sold separately (no price given) alongside the game's launch. Buying the keyboard / game bundle will be $130, or about $10 off individual purchases. Oh, and if you want to feel a bit more techno, this puppy can be used as the guitar / bass input.
  • MIDI PRO-Adapter: Want to use your own keyboard or electronic drum set? Here's the mediator you need, from MIDI to USB to console, and it sports the D-pad and other necessary gamepad buttons as well as velocity sensitivity adjustment controls. Asking price is $40.
  • Pro Cymbals Expansion kit: three cymbals, apparently rejiggered from RB2's offerings for quieter play and a pre-defined 10 degree angle. It's $40 for this hi-hat, crash, and ride pack.
  • Wireless Fender Mustang Pro Guitar Controller: Not the Squier hybrid we saw, this one actually sports a multitude of buttons for each string, spanning 17 frets (102 buttons in all). Actual strings are used for the plucking and strumming, and here's something interesting -- the axe has a MIDI output for software sequencers. This behemoth is $150, or approximately 1.5 Benjamins in your local currency.
Pictures of each instrument -- and the yet-to-be-priced Squier -- in the gallery below, as well as a few screen caps of Pro mode so you can get an idea how exactly it'll "correct you" on proper Bohemian Rhapsody finger picking.

Gallery: Rock Band 3 hardware and screenshots

Continue reading Rock Band 3's gear priced: keytar and Pro guitar sport MIDI out, adapter lets you use any keyboard / electronic drum set

Rock Band 3's gear priced: keytar and Pro guitar sport MIDI out, adapter lets you use any keyboard / electronic drum set originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Rock Band 3 gets 'Pro' mode, real guitar hybrid controller and keytar revealed -- Devo be praised

Rock Band 3 gets 'Pro' mode, real guitar hybrid controller and keytar revealed -- Devo be praised originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rock Band 3 purportedly gaining keytar peripheral, infinite amounts of our love originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 May 2010 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 For over thirty years the computer mouse ruled over the kingdom of computer navigation. Despite losing its rubber ball and cord over the years, the peripheral lived a long, full life of being pushed across desks and tables getting the cursor where it needed to go. It died today from neglect as it was abandoned en masse for touchpads and touch-based computers.

Many tech pundits have already started drafting an obituary of the computer mouse like the one above, but let's be clear: we think the death of the mouse is greatly exaggerated. In fact, we're so convinced the mouse isn't dead that we've been testing some of the best on the market for the last couple of months. Click on below to find out why we think the lowly mouse has more than a few good years left, and which ones out there deserve your attention.

Continue reading The mouse ain't dead...yet: five of the best mice reviewed

The mouse ain't dead...yet: five of the best mice reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anywhere mouse mxAnywhereMouseMxAppleapple magic mouseAppleMagicMouseEclipse touchmouseEclipseTouchmouseExplorer MouseExplorerMouseimperatorlogitechLogitech Anywhere Mouse MXLogitechAnywhereMouseMxMac OS XMac OS X 10.6MacOsXMacOsX10.6MadCatzMadCatz Eclipse TouchMouseMadcatzEclipseTouchmousemagic mouseMagicMouseMicrosoft Explorer MouseMicrosoftExplorerMousemousemouse computerMouseComputerrazerRazer ImperatorRazerImperatorreviewTouchMouseTouchPadwindows 7Windows7Tue, 25 May 2010 14:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Mad Catz courts Xbox 360 dogfighters with pricy F.L.Y. 9 flightstick]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/01/mad-catz-courts-xbox-360-dogfighters-with-pricy-f-l-y-9-flights/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/01/mad-catz-courts-xbox-360-dogfighters-with-pricy-f-l-y-9-flights/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/01/mad-catz-courts-xbox-360-dogfighters-with-pricy-f-l-y-9-flights/#comments Yo, Mad Catz. We both know there aren't a lot of good flight sims on the Xbox 360, but that's no excuse for releasing a bargain-budget stick like the Aviator as your first foray into the console space. It doesn't do Saitek's reputation justice, and fliers like us won't stand for it. We want something a little more substantial. Something like your fancy Cyborg X flight stick for PC... What's that, you say? You've done it? Fan-tastic. With nearly all the bells and whistles of the original stick but added buttons, a removable lap rest and completely wireless functionality, the Cyborg F.L.Y. 9 looks like just the stick to strafe our Xbox 360 budget this spring for $100. But hey, that's not cool -- what's with doubling the original Cyborg X's $50 price? Press release after the break.

Continue reading Mad Catz courts Xbox 360 dogfighters with pricy F.L.Y. 9 flightstick

Mad Catz courts Xbox 360 dogfighters with pricy F.L.Y. 9 flightstick originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OK, dudes -- we don't want to freak you out or anything, but the Wireless Litetouch Keyboard has cleared the FCC. Brought to you by Mad Catz, this bad boy (and its wired companion) was first unveiled at CES this year. Featuring an programmable LCD touchscreen with three different sets of "buttons" (number pad, media mode, and the user configurable MyEclipse mode) the latest entry to the Eclipse line has is sure to get admiring looks from the drone in the cubicle across the aisle. Compatible with Mac OS X as well as your many flavors of Windows, this bad boy will be out soon -- wireless for $129, or wired for $99. Jaw-dropping video after the break.

Continue reading Eclipse Litetouch wireless touchscreen keyboard clears the FCC, on its way to retail (video)

Eclipse Litetouch wireless touchscreen keyboard clears the FCC, on its way to retail (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mad Catz Cyborg Rat at CeBIT 2010

Continue reading Mad Catz Cyborg Rat: a guided tour (video)

Mad Catz Cyborg Rat: a guided tour (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mad Catz Cyborg Rat hands-on

Mad Catz Cyborg Rat hands-on: true customizable mouse madness originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mad Catz adds mice to Cyborg PC gaming line

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Mad Catz adds mice to Cyborg PC gaming line, (doesn't) blend human and mouse DNA originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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