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Gamertell Review: Opticon and IntelliScanner Mini handheld laser barcode scanners
This was originally going to a two separate reviews, one for the Opticon OPN-2100 handheld laser scanner and another the IntelliScanenr Mini handheld laser scanner. After using both with Collectorz Game Collector (and Movie Collector) software, however, I could not find any discernible differences in physical design or performance. The main differences in the products are tiny cosmetics, the accompanying accessories and the prices.
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PS2 turns nine, Sony says system’s “life cycle will continue”
Forget everything Sony has said about a 10-year life cycle. Sony will stand behind the system as long as it can…
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Maybe Blu-ray for You: Microsoft’s Ballmer talks about Blu-ray for the Xbox 360
Microsoft, which had sided with HD-DVD and then HD digital downloads in the late, great high-def format war of 2008, has basically flipped a corporate assertion that Blu-ray would never be playable on the console.
Sony announces 250 GB PlayStation 3 console for US
Today (October 15, 2009), Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) officially announced that it will be making available a 250 GB PlayStation 3 on November 3, 2009, in the US for the suggested retail price of $349.99. The increased hard drive is intended to allow PS3 owners to download even more… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Sony’s PSPgo handheld game system
At the asking price of $249, the PSPgo is a Siren of game devices, offering a lot of sexy style without a lot of substance. There’s no UMD backwards compatibility at this time, leaving anyone with a large collection out in the cold or having to be re-charged admission. Opening… Continue Reading »
Toshiba to release Intel Core i7-based Qosmio X500 laptops
FROM GADGETELL - The Intel Core i7 laptops keep coming. Toshiba just announced its new Qosmio X500 series laptops with the Core i7 that will arrive on October 22, 2009 (a.k.a. Windows 7 launch day). What’s the rundown on this new series? Blu-ray drives, a monster 18.4-inch screen, harman/kardon speakers, HDMI out, DDR3… MORE »
Head- and hands-on with Vuzix’s Wrap 310 wearable display
FROM GADGETELL - Vuzix just recently introduced its Wrap line of wearable displays. The Wrap 310 is supposed to float a 16:9 55-inch screen in front of your eyes at a resolution of 428 x 240. The biggest difference between the Wrap and other models from Vuzix is the styling. These glasses look… MORE »
Mad Catz’s Marvel VS Capcom 2 tournament edition arcade fightstick controller
Mad Catz creators of some very cool gaming accessories, is releasing their newest item for PS3 and Xbox 360, the Marvel VS Capcom 2 Arcade Fightstick: Tournament Edition. The new controller is designed to give fighting game enthusiasts the feel of actually being at the arcade. It uses arcade quality… Continue Reading »
How To: A modern guide to Sega’s Dreamcast
In light of this year’s Dreamcast anniversary I’ve decided to write up a guide for many of you who either are just diving into Dreamcast or rejoining the Orange Swirl Society. I’ll try to cover as many aspects as I can about the system but if I miss some burning… Continue Reading »
Mimobot’s making a fancy Hello Kitty USB Flash drive
Mimobot, makers of fancy USB Flash drives, today (August 11, 2009) annoucned the upcoming release of a Hello Kitty themed Flash drive. The drives will be available early September 2009, pre-empting Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary on November 1, 2009. The drives will feature Hello Kitty imagery and range in capacity… Continue Reading »
Special Effects: A few fanciful game industry predictions
There’s no doubt that the current economic recession is having an impact on the video game industry. Companies are downsizing, consolidating or closing (which means games are getting delayed or canceled), games stores are cutting back and game-related publications are also feeling the pressure. Of course, a recession cannot last… Continue Reading »
Comic Con 2009: Gettin’ telekenetic with Mattel’s Mind Flex
Have you ever thought you had telekinesis? Well it turns out everyone does! I didn’t believe it myself until I tried out the new Mind Flex game by Mattel at Comic Con this year. I was introduced to a nice man who told me I was about to play a… Continue Reading »
Palm looking to release game-friendly webOS framework?
FROM GADGETELL - As the iPhone App Store continues to grow, Palm Pre owners are stuck with a rather slim selection of apps so far. The recently released SDK will help alleviate that problem, though there are some major differences between the Pre and iPhone SDK. The biggest difference is that the webOS… MORE »
Live Coverage of E3 2009
The Gamertell team brings us live coverage from the E3 Expo.
Important Importables
Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.






