Delta Six controller for home gaming systems

The Delta Six controller for home gaming systems has been launched on Kickstarter. The device is a gun controller that promises to make first person shooter games a lot more real. The Delta Six controller for home gaming systems is compatible with current gaming systems including the Ouya. (Image credits: Kickstarter)

David Kotkin and his team are building on the success of their Avenger product with the release of the Delta Six. Here is some of the reasoning behind the project.

When I designed Delta SiX, I wanted to create a product that combines motion control gaming with a hardcore First Person Shooter methodology. It has been my goal for years to design a product that will take gaming—online and off to the next level.

People shell out money on big 3D HD TV and digital surround sound (or expensive top of the line headsets) to feel the intensity and urgency of a game in the way the developer intended. However, this is lost when you shoot and you are still only holding a controller, not something that feels like a gun. Delta SiX will change this without sacrificing performance or control. It will enhance both.

For as little as $89 you can snag your own Delta Six controller. However the models shipped out will be all white with an orange tip in order for it not to be mistaken for a real firearm. The company will also now provide models in black if requested closer to the launch date.

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The Delta Six controller for home gaming systems has complex parts in it. Moving and aiming is controlled by gyroscopes in the controller. The system is able to replicate small, quick motions which provide fine grain control over aim.

According to Nathaniel Wattenmaker -

Face buttons are on the grip of the controller, each one finding its respective place under the natural position of one's fingers. There is a pressure sensor near the scope, and when you look down the sights, the game will transition accordingly, causing your digital self to do the same. The controller is quite obviously designed to replicate using an actual weapon. As fine as dual analog control has become, the Delta Six stands a chance of making the experience of playing the game deeper.

While we expect that the immersion factor will be high with the Delta Six gun controller, responsiveness and accuracy is yet to be determined and make the difference in capturing the imagination of first person shooter game players while playing. Let us know what you think of the Delta Six controller for home gaming systems in the comments below.

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Microsoft Surface in home network - maybe just not yet

A recent release by Microsoft has people speculating on Microsoft Surface in home network - maybe just not yet. The company has been mum on the price, that is until now. (Image credit: Microsoft store)

The prices released on the online store state that the 32 GB model without the cool Touch cover will be $499, the 32 GB model with Touch Cover will be $599, and the 64 GB model will be $699. The Touch Cover is about $119.99, and the Type cover will be $129.

To encourage sales of Microsoft Surface in home networks, marketing for the Surface has already begun in certain cities with street art and official invitations a Surface launch event set to take place on October 25. From the price one would guess that Microsoft is wanting to compete head-to-head with the leading iPad, which starts at $499.

Microsoft has released a new commercial showing off the features of the new Surface, Windows 8-powered tablet, which you can see in the video below.

It looks as though the keyboard is going to make quite a difference. These prices are on the high end and not exactly designed to compete with the Kindle Fire as we originally thought might be the case. It looks like the tablet wars between the iPad and Surface will not be price based. Microsoft Surface in home network - maybe just not yet, tell us what you think in the comments below.

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Beats Pill portable wireless speaker

Taking aim at the Jawbone Jambox the company Beats has released the Beats Pill portable wireless speaker. The device is a small bluetooth enabled speaker priced at $199 and a special focus on sound quality. (Image credit: PR Newswire)

According to the press release -

At Beats, sound is king. From the placement of the drivers to the materials of the grill, the Beats Pill is specifically designed to optimize sound quality and maximize volume. The Beats Pill is the first product to be fully integrated with the company's patented Beats Audio algorithm and also features exclusive speaker modules to provide the highest quality portable listening experience.

The Beats Pill is also the first wireless speaker to hit store shelves with tap-to-pair NFC and apt-X technology for easy and instant Bluetooth audio. More features include:

• All call functions - including speakerphone when paired with your smartphone


• Four speaker system with Beats unique sound profile


• Rechargeable lithium ion battery provides 7 hours of continuous play


• AC Power adapter with USB receptacle for charging


• Auto shut-off after 30 minutes of no signal detection in order to conserve battery life


• 3.5mm line out for connection to an external speaker system


• Built-in mic for hands free conferencing


• Echo cancellation for call clarity and feedback control


• 8 Bluetooth profiles

The Beats Pill will be available in the Beats by Dr. Dre signature colors black, white and red with additional color options coming soon.

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We are hearing that it sounds better than the Jambox and the extra features do make it an attractive option even if a bit pricier than the Jambox which is now available for $179. We believe it could make for a very nice portable house party sound system solution. The Beats Pill portable wireless speaker should ship at the end of October.

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Bose Solo TV Sound System for Home Theaters

The problem with soundbars is that they are expensive and don't do too much for over all aesthetics when they need to sit in front of your flat panel TV. The Bose Solo TV sound system for home theaters is an all-in-one home theater audio system that fits in a single box. The sound system has a stronger cabinet than most soundbars and so can be used as a stand for medium-sized TVs (up to 37-42″ max.) Or to be more precise, it’ll hold any TV with a stand no larger than 20″(W) x 10.25″(D), and no heavier than 40 pounds. It can also sit nicely on a console table underneath your larger, wall-mounted flat-screen. (Image credit: Bose)

According to the press release on the Bose Solo TV sound system for home theaters -

It delivers detailed, wide, even sound using proprietary Bose digital signal processing and Bose speaker array technology. Owners will hear program audio clearly and naturally, even at lower volumes. And regardless of what’s being watched, it can now be heard with the intended impact –- the whispered conversation between two actors, the powerful vocals of a talent show, the music supporting a drama, or the crack-of-a-bat for a game-winning home run.

Set-up and use is simple. The Bose Solo TV system connects to a television with just one cable and one plug to the wall. No additional equipment, wiring or adjustments is required. A remote control is included, and the system can also be operated by most universal remotes.

“People will enjoy the Bose Solo TV system every day,” said Lankford. “It’s not a product reserved for special occasions, or movie night -- and that’s what makes it so exciting. Every time you watch TV, the Bose Solo system improves the experience.”

Check out the promo video below for more of an idea as what this system can do.

Reviews seem to indicate that the device does a great job for reasonably sized rooms and clear dialogue, The Bose Solo TV comes with multiple full range drivers and a dual ported bass enclosure. This isn't as good as having a dedicated subwoofer but does take up less space.

You'll need to bear in mind that the Bose Solo TV Sound System for home theaters is an audio only device offering only digital optical, coax and analog RCA connections. The Bose Solo TV sound system refers to your TV as the switching device, and leverages the audio output found on most modern HDTVs. Also this device doesn't provide surround sound. The Bose Solo TV Sound System for home theaters does however give you better sound than you would find on your TV. So for clean living room home theater system on a low budget you can get the Bose Solo TV Sound System for home theaters for $399 on Amazon.

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Boxee TV a home theater cord cutting solution

The Verge is reporting on leaked photos of the Boxee TV. The Boxee TV a home theater cord cutting solution could be the new reality. The device it is said aims to combine over-the-air live TV broadcasts, DVR functionality, and web apps into a single home theater solution. (Image credit: Wikipedia)

According to Chris Welch -

The new hardware (also manufactured by D-Link) sheds Boxee Box's angled black cube in favor of a form factor that resembles competing products from Apple, Roku, and others. But what Boxee's latest gadget loses in character, it stands to gain in functionality. Whereas the current Boxee Box requires a separately-sold dongle to watch live television, the new box carries a TV tuner (complete with coax input) right inside its matte black casing — an external antenna is also said to be included. It's here that Boxee seems to be launching a full-scale assault against the traditional cable model, imploring users to "watch more free tv" and "stop spending money on stuff you don't watch" on the device's packaging.

The report also says that DVR capabilities have been thrown in as well which would allow one to watch content across multiple devices most likely via the Boxee app. Network streaming abilities will also allow you to play 1080p video as well.

Another change in the Boxee TV is said to be the remote. The Boxee TV a home theater cord cutting solution will mean a simpler non QWERTY remote with buttons for play/pause, home, back, menu, and a four-way directional controller. According to their source there is a lot of work to be done before the Boxee TV a home theater cord cutting solution becomes a reality.

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Wireless Smartphone Photo Printer for Home Networks

A wireless smartphone photo printer for home networks seems almost like a logical product given that we can take and edit photos on our smartphones and tablets. Well someone has finally brought out just such a device to the market. (Image credit: Hammacher Schlemmer)

The wireless smartphone photo printer for home networks is available via Hammacher Schlemmer. The printer receives the pictures on your mobile device wirelessly via Wi-Fi or if you have an iOS device via the dock connector on top of the device. Having said that it works well with Android devices as well and both iOS and Androids have apps suited for the purpose. What is bit of a highlight with the wireless smartphone photo printer for home networks is that it does not require ink cartridges. Instead it uses special photo paper that has yellow, magenta and cyan dye crystals embedded.

The biggest obstacle though may well be the price. It is priced at $219.95 and 12 prints would set you back $24.95. It is a new and novel way of printing photos though and hopefully as more wireless smartphone photo printer for home networks appear on the market the price will drop making it a must have in home networks.

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Kinyo Phyre PA-550 2.0 multimedia home network speakers

The Kinyo Phyre PA-550 2.0 multimedia home network speakers are speakers designed to provide full sound to anything with a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The Kinyo Phyre PA-550 2.0 speakers are small and sleek in design and are able to produce a pretty good sound at 20 watts. While its not a big sound it does sound pretty good when hooked up to a smartphone, laptop or PC. (Image credit: Kinyo)

The device has been engineered to provide improved sound performance compared to most conventional computer speakers. The Kinyo Phyre PA-550 2.0 multimedia home network speakers also has Bass-Renu™ technology incorporated that produces a deeper bass and power. It also has conveniently placed volume/power controls right on the speakers and a headphone jack for going down that option. Pricing from what we have seen is around the $60 mark but it is best to shop around.

Let us know if you prefer to use external speakers like the Kinyo Phyre PA-550 2.0 multimedia home network speakers for your smartphone in the comments below and do share this with your friends on Facebook.

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