Hauppauge is taking its HD component capture card internal

It wasn't that long ago that recording HD from just about any source on a PC was cost prohibitive. Then along came Hauppauge's HD PVR and while it isn't without its issues and limitations, it gets the job done at an affordable price. One of those limitations is the rather large external enclosure and the wall-wart that powers it. Now Hauppauge has addressed those nit picks with the release of an internal PCI-E capture card for $159. The single card can record up to 1080i from either component or unencrypted HDMI and will start shipping later this month. The support is very similar it its external brother, in fact other than the form factor, the two are very similar in most every other way. Another pictures and technical details after the jump.Continue reading Hauppauge is taking its HD component capture card internalHauppauge is taking its HD component capture card internal originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Missing Remote  |   | Email this | Comments

REVIEW: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Review

The Farce is strong with this one. 
By and large, I enjoy the portable versions of Star Wars games. Granted, I may be biased, judging by the electronic R2-D2 that sits in the corner of my room (just next to the Yoda cut-out). Yet ever since the Game Boy Star Wars games, I have felt that the handheld renditions of Star Wars were crafted well - and yes, I enjoyed Star Wars Episode II: The New Droid Army. Star Wars the Force Unleashed II, however, is the video game equivalent of Jar Jar Binks.In his review of the Wii version of Force Unleashed II, Neal Ronaghan noted that the game was crippled by poor controls, weak storytelling, and pervasive monotony. The DS version manages to bring all the flaws of its console big brother onto the portable system, without having to shrink them down to size. In fact, with the exclusion of the Wii version's multiplayer, the game loses what Neal described as its only saving grace.
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ASUS O!Play Mini player ditches the USB 3.0 but keeps the 1080p

The O!Play HD2 may be the first media device to support USB 3.0, but we're guessing that hasn't exactly inspired too many of you to run out and buy the things -- assuming you can actually find one for sale. Maybe a slimmer, shaplier form factor would do the trick. That's the new O!Play Mini, a much more petite entry into the series that makes do with a single USB 2.0 connector along with an SD/MMC/MS/XD card reader up front. Around back are optical audio and an HDMI 1.3 connector, through which it will pump 1080p video and up to 7.1 audio in Dolby Digital AC3, DTS 2.0+, even TrueHD and DTS-HD, plus a variety of other formats. There are also RCA outputs if you prefer your digital steam in audio. File format support looks pretty legendary, including all the usuals plus less commonly supported extensions like MKV, MTS, OGG, and FLAC, even RighTxT subtitles. No word on price or availability yet, but with the HD2 clocking in at $129.99 we wouldn't be surprised to see this slotting in somewhere under $100.ASUS O!Play Mini player ditches the USB 3.0 but keeps the 1080p originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Engadget Spanish  | Email this | Comments

Review of the Wiikey Fusion wii chip

There are plenty of good, quite recent products coming on the market every week. A few of these may be promising, worth an additional look. Some of these have distinguished themselves amongst their users, are increasingly being spoken well of around the forums , and they are growing rapidly in user acceptance. Among those that appear to be really good inside the product group of wii modchips, is one called wiikey fusion.

This product is obviously developed by team wiikey. What makes the wiikey fusion stand out from similar products allready available on the market? Well, it allows for a completely solderless, plug-and-play installation..

It supports loading games from SDHC, SD, and MicroSD cards.

Wiikey fusion is compatible with DMS, D2A, D2B, D2C, D2C-2, D2E, D3, D3-2 and D4 drive chipsets.

With wiikey fusion chip installed you can run Wii and Gamecube import and backup games.

And blunders regarding the setup? Well, the primary disadvantage for the wiikey fusion setup is most likely the registration process at wiikey.cn that is required to be able to download firmware for your modchip.

In conclusion, wiikey fusion has a really good product with a good amount of excellent features. It could be well worth spending the time it will require to have a closer look at it, maybe even try it out. Full details are available at the official site wiikey.cn

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Docks and Alarm Clocks

Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Portable media players: from grandma to the nieces and nephews, it seems like everybody's got one. But if they're only using it on the road, they're not getting their money's worth. That's why we've assembled this selection of alarm clocks and docks for every locale and every budget, with the features your loved one will need to get the most out of their device.Continue reading Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Docks and Alarm ClocksEngadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Docks and Alarm Clocks originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

Have fun playing MotionPlus game titles with no need of additional adapter

A full controller-set for The nintendo wii made by Shinobii. Total ControlPak contains new, groundbreaking Xcross Remote 2 equipped with built-in XtraMotion Technique and the Xcross controller that provides you with increased control options.

Xcross Remote 2 is compatible with ALL nintendo wii game titles, application additionally the built-in XtraMotion Technology lets you to enjoy Motion Plus games without the require for additional add-ons or adapter. Xcross Controller can be connected into the Xcross Remote's expansionport for extended control features and enables full compability with nunchuk supported game titles. The two controllers will come in a smooth black finish.

Total ControlPak is all you will need for the maximum gaming experience on Wii.

Features include things like: An extensive controller-set for Nintendo wii, Includes Xcross Remote 2 that have built-in XtraMotion Technology, Comes with Xcross Controller -- Providing extra control options, Enjoy Motion Plus games without any need for additional adapter, Enjoy all Nintendo wii games that supports Nunchuk, Designed in sleek black finish

PS Jailbreak - The 1st PS3 modchip

PS Jailbreak is a USB plug and play solution that installs in seconds, keeping your valid warranty seal in tact. Easy to use installer and GUI takes you step by step. Compatible with all production models FAT and SLIM. Supports all regions: USA, JAP, PAL and KOREA. PS Jailbreak disables forced software updates and will never brick your console.

Supports all games (it does not allow backups of bluray movies , dvd movies , or past consoles games)

Backup games to your internal hard drive or external hard drive through USB, and boot directly off GUI. Eliminating the need for expensive blueray burners and costly blank media. Play backups off your hard drives 2x as fast as off the blueray drive. This eliminates lags and glitches to provide you with smoother game play. Open up your console to a new generation of homebrew applications. Load homebrew apps/games off any USB hard drive/flash drive.Fully updatable with new features/updates by connecting PS Jailbreak to any computers USB port.

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