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CES 2007 Video: MX Talks Blu-ray Network Games On The Bus

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gizmatic, Short Bytes, CES, CES 2007, Features, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Video Games, Videocasts

Both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD feature advanced technologies to provide interactive features to consumers. We interviewed Ole Lutjens on the bus to CES and he told us about some upcoming network aware games coming to Blu-ray discs.


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Unofficial USB Network Dongle For Wii Found

Posted by Christopher Sasaki Categories: Hardware, Mods/Hacks, Nintendo, Wii

Wii owners with wireless networks have support out of the box, but those still operating with wired networks have had only a couple options: either purchase the USB WiFi dongle for one of their PCs, or wait for Nintendo’s official USB wired network adapter. Now, there is a third option. Some forum members from Nintendo’s official forums have found a USB network adapter that will work with the Wii. According to posts on the forum, the KINAMAX USB 2.0 to RJ45 Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Network Adapter will work correctly when connected to the USB port of the Wii. The adapter runs about $20, and should be a good option for those too impatient to wait for an official solution from Nintendo. One of the forum members has uploaded a video showing the adapter in action to YouTube, linked above. Of course, as a non-official solution, users with this adapter should not expect to get any support from Nintendo should any issues arise.

Read More | Nintendo Forums via Game|Life


Unboxing Live 008: Belkin N1 Wireless Router & N1 Wireless Notebook Card

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Features, Networking, PC, Videocasts

We show off the Belkin N1 MIMO Wireless Router in this episode of Unboxing. We were thoroughly impressed with the way they box their product and have everything nice and labled. Completely appropriate, even for novices. Come to think of it, more manufacturers should focus a bit more effort into the way they package their products, and think about the experience the consumer will have when unboxing their purchase. It makes a big difference when you look at how nicely Belkin has packaged their N1 equipment. We also show off the N1 Wireless Notebook card as well.

Let us know what you think, or what you want us to unbox next!


PS3 Online Network Service Preview

Posted by Christopher Sasaki Categories: Internet, PlayStation 3

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Not a whole lot is known about Sony’s online functionality for the PS3. The service has been announced as free, and Sony promised to support functionality similar to that of Microsoft’s Xbox Live. Eurogamer was able to get a more detailed preview directly from Sony, as to what gamers can expect when they get their console online. Previously published reports have shown off the cross-bar, the PSP-like UI for the console. Sony’s Phil Harrison also described the included web browser, which should be a fully standards enabled browser to allow access to rich content on the Internet.

Eurogamer delves a little more into how users will be managed on the console. Sony has a concept of a master account and associated accounts. Master accounts have full access to their content, while an associated account can be restricted to allow kids access to the machine. Sony says that this will be a single sign-in for all of the network enabled games. How this will integrate with third-party back-ends like GameSpy and Xfire was not discussed.

Finally, Eurogamer also got a preview of Sony’s online store system; there are some interesting concepts for the store that are discussed, including Sony’s online walleting system. Interestingly, Sony has indicated that all store items will be priced in local currency rather than an ambiguous points system. While there isn’t a ton of new information in the preview, it is interesting to see more of what Sony has planned for their online ambitions.

 

Read More | Eurogamer

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