NINTENDO 3DS sells 371,326 units in 2 days

Nintendo's new hand-held gaming device NNITENDO 3DS which is now available in the market from 26th Feb hits 371,326 consumers in only two days.  The best-selling software for the device was "Layton-kyoshi to Kiseki no Kamen", selling 117,589 units.
The 3DS is the NINTENDO DS successor and boasts 3D-imaging that can be viewed without special glasses. These qualities have made the ground-breaking device the talk of the season. Consumers had high expectations for the 3DS, as could be seen in the long lines forming outside of large electronics stores right before it went on sale.
The NINTENDO 3DS was released first in Japan, and should be released in America and Europe in late March.
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HOON Neo Legend Joystick

The new joystick from French design shop HOON is definitely the attractive device. The each one joystick is handmade in a Parisian workshop, using lacquered oak, and wrapped in ostrich leather, and loaded with a high-quality set of Sanwa hardware that works for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC gaming.
This amazing joystick will be available from February 18th,2011, but no word on Pricing yet.
If you want to reserve one, then drop an email to order[at]hoon.fr to get on the pre-order list.

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Razer’s new gaming keypad Nostromo

Razer has just released a brand new, high-end programmable keypad for gamers. Co-developed with Belkin, the Nostromo gaming keypad boasts excellent ergonomics and controls, extreme customizability, and maximum comfort. It features a 16-button Hyperesponse keypad layout, fully programmable thanks to its onboard chipset, driver software and improved user-friendly interface, allowing players to program macros of unlimited length. The eight-way directional thumb pad can also be programmed to be used either for movement or to access auxiliary commands. Players can switch instantly between eight keymaps and up to twenty gaming profiles. The wrist pad can be adjusted for more comfort and the keypad and scroll wheel are backlit to ease gaming in dark conditions.

Price: US $69.99 / €69.99
Available now worldwide


Via: Akihabara

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Razer’s new gaming keypad Nostromo

Razer has just released a brand new, high-end programmable keypad for gamers. Co-developed with Belkin, the Nostromo gaming keypad boasts excellent ergonomics and controls, extreme customizability, and maximum comfort. It features a 16-button Hyperesponse keypad layout, fully programmable thanks to its onboard chipset, driver software and improved user-friendly interface, allowing players to program macros of unlimited length. The eight-way directional thumb pad can also be programmed to be used either for movement or to access auxiliary commands. Players can switch instantly between eight keymaps and up to twenty gaming profiles. The wrist pad can be adjusted for more comfort and the keypad and scroll wheel are backlit to ease gaming in dark conditions.

Price: US $69.99 / €69.99
Available now worldwide


Via: Akihabara

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Gigabyte Aivia K8100 gaming keyboard review

Nothing wireless, everything wired to wipe out latency, customizable and programmable macro's, good weight responsive keys and looks that somehow resemble Ferrari's and Lamborghini cars. See the products as tested are offered in a variety of colors, Ferrari Black and Red, and Lamborghini Yellow. Now of course Gigabyte does not admit that they 'lend' that idea from the car makers licensing wise, but ... well you'll see the resemblance.

So the design concept was simple, make a cool looking keyboard targeted at gamers that actually qualifies for gamers in functionality and looks. It should appeal to you and be very functional. Gigabyte certainly succeeded as the K8100 as tested today will at the very least interest you. Functionality and looks is what it's all about with this 69 USD costing, Aivia K8100 keyboard.

Price: $69

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