Lexar expands its Gaming line with the new Gaming Memory Stick Micro (M2) and Gaming SDHC memory cards. Lexar Gaming M2 is intended for Sony PSP Go while the Gaming SDHC card is for use with Nintendo Wii and DSi. These cards will available in 4GB and 8GB.

Lexar brings also the Gaming Memory Stick PRO Duo card, comes in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB, for Sony PSP and PS3. There is laos a 2GB Gaming SD card.

The 4GB and 8GB Gaming M2 are priced at $27.99 and $69.99 repsecitvely while the 4GB SDHC costs $24.99 and 8GB SDHC costs $44.99.

[businesswire][lexar]

• SanDisk intros new Gaming Flash Memory Cards
• SanDisk 16GB microSDHC and Memory Stick Micro
• Sony announces Memory Stick PRO-HG
• Sony Memory Stick XC Gets Detailed
• Lexar 16GB microSDHC Memory Card

Asus officially announced its G51J 3D gaming notebook that is equipped with NVIDIA 3D Vision and bundled with specially designed 3D glasses. Powered by Intel Core i7-720QM processor, the G51 3D sports a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX260M graphics card and up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM.

The Asus G51J 3D packs up to two 500GB 7200RPM hard drive and either DVD burner or a Blu-ray combo drive. It has a 15.6-inch 1366×768 LED-backlight display, a 2 Megapixel webcam, WiFi, Altec Lansing speaker and media card reader.

Thanks to the NVIDIA 3D Vision, the G51J 3D brings users ultra-realistic 3D images with clarity, brightness and depth-of-field (DOP) at full resolution. The 3D gaming notebook is pre-loaded with 64-bit Windows 7. It starts at $1699.99 and will be available soon.

[asus]

• Asus G51 Gaming Notebook
• Asus G60 Gaming Notebook
• Asus G70 Gaming Notebook
• Asus G70 Notebook available in the UK
• Asus G60J and M60J Notebooks get Core i7-QM

A new PC builder called Origin PC has just introduced two gaming machines, the GENESIS desktop and the EON18 laptop.

The GENESIS can be powered by Intel’s Core i7/Core i5 or AMD’s Phenom II processors. It is equipped with ATI or NVIDIA’s graphics cards and can get up to triple 1GB NVIDIA GTX285 cards. SSDs in RAID 0, Blu-ray burner, Sound Blaster X-Fi High Definition Surround Sound Audio, liquid cooling are available as options. The GENESIS starts at $1699.

On the other hand, the EON18 is boosted by Intel Core 2 processors up to Core 2 Extreme Quad QX9300 CPU, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM and single or dual 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M graphics card. The notebook packs up dual 256GB SSD in RAID 0 configuration and either a DVD burner or Blu-ray combo or Blu-ray burner. The EON18 has a 18.4-inch 1920×1080p Full HD LCD display. It starts at $2599.

• Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec
• Chinavision CVFH-N03-4G Gaming PMP
• Origin Storage Data Locker Enterprise Hard Drive with 256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption
• Ainol V2000 Gaming PMP
• Nintendo Revolution Emulates Genesis and Turbo Grafx 16

Activision and Tony Hawk launches the new Tony Hawk: RIDE game and the skateboard controller. Tony Hawk: RIDE takes the popular action sports video game franchise in an all-new direction. The wireless skateboard controller was designed in conjunction with the game to offer a dynamic gaming experience built from the ground up.

The Tony Hawk: RIDE is available for XBOX 360, PS3 and Wii. The game/controller package is priced at $119.99.

[prnewswire]

• NES Clone inside NES Controller
• Nintendo Wii Classic Controller PRO
• Sony SRX-S110 SXRD 4K Projector powers “The Simpsons” ride
• Nyko Wing controller for Wii
• Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for PS3

Mad Catz announced its Wireless-N Gaming Adapter for use with Microsoft XBox 260 and Sony PS3. Like Microsoft’s offering, Mad Catz adapter also supports WiFi 802.11n standard and 802.11b/g.

The adapter connects to the Ethernet WAN port of XBOX 360 and PS3 allowing users to enjoy online play and download online content. The Wireless-N adapter offers Quick Setup button which provides seamless gaming console integration when used in conjunction with a router or access point featuring WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup button).

The Mad Catz Wireless-N Gaming Adapter is priced at US$79.99, just $9 cheaper than Microsoft’s Wireless-N adapter. You may want to get this if you have both XBOX 360 and PS3.

[madcatz]

• Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter Available Now
• X-Arcade Playstation 2 to Xbox 360 Adapter
• Mad Catz Rock Band Wireless Fender Telecaster Player’s Edition for Xbox 360
• TRENDnet TEW-647GA Wireless N Gaming Adapter
• Microsoft XBox 360 Red Wireless Controller

Besides the eneloop stick booster, Sanyo brings another new eneloop product, the eneloop contactless charge set for Wii Remote (model N-WR03S). The contactless charger is able to perform contactless charging of the Wii Remote, even with the Wii MotionPlus still attached to the bottom of the remote and covered by the jacket.  Custom charger attachments are included allow Wii Remotes can also be charged when the MotionPlus is not attached.

Of course, in order to charger contactless-ly, you have to install the included custom rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride battery pack to Wii Remotes. The charger set can charge one or two Wii Remotes, by accessing power through the USB port on the Wii console.

Sanyo’s N-WR03S is made under license from Nintendo, is equipped with a ‘charge failure detection function’. It is now available in Japan.

[sanyo]

• Sanyo eneloop C- and D-sized Rechargeable Batteries
• Sanyo Eneloop lamp Rechargeable Interior Light
• Sanyo eneloop bike – Electric Hybrid Bicycle
• Sanyo eneloop bike CY-SPK227 and CY-SPJ220 electric hybrid bikes
• Sanyo eneloop stick booster Handy Power Source

Razer introduces the new Abyssus gaming mouse, which is made “to give competitive gamers access to gaming grade hardware without breaking the bank”. The Abyssus features 3500dpi Razer Precision 3.5G infrared sensor, two large non-slip buttons, and three programmable Hyperesponse buttons.

The gaming mouse offers 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time, On-The-Fly Sensitivity adjustment, 16-bit ultra-wide data path, 60-120 inches per second and 15g of acceleration. It provides a mechanical on-the-fly dpi switch and a polling rate switch.

The Razer Abyssus comes with Zero-acoustic Ultraslick Teflon feet and a 7-foot non-tangled cable. It is priced at US$49.99.

[razer]

• Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse
• Razer Orochi Bluetooth gaming mouse and Kabuto Mouse Mat
• Razer Naga Gaming Mouse and Megasoma Mouse Mat
• Razer Lycosa Mirror and Arctosa Gaming Keyboards
• SteelSeries World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse

Microphone launches the XBox 360 Wireless N adapter in the US. The adapter basically adds support for dual band  802.11n as well as 802.11a/b/g to the XBox 360 gaming device. Thanks to the adapter, you can now enjoy wireless network gaming as well as HD video streaming from your PC to the XBox 360.

The Wireless N adapter has two antennas for improvded coverage and reliability. The official price is $99.99 but you can get one from Amazon for just $87.99.

• Mad Catz Wireless-N Gaming Adapter for XBOX 360 and PS3
• X-Arcade Playstation 2 to Xbox 360 Adapter
• Microsoft XBox 360 Red Wireless Controller
• XBox 360 Wireless Microphone
• Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for Xbox 360

Thrustmaster introduces the T-Charge Stand Contactless+ NW and T-Charge Quattro+ NW charging devices for Nintendo Wii.

The T-Charge Stand Contactless+ NW, as its name suggests, is a “contactless” charging stand. It can charge two Wii Remotes and holds your Wii Console. To charge the remote, simply out your Wiimote on the stand and the charing starts immediately.

Thrustmaster’s Quattro+ NW, on the other hand, is a compact charging device for up to four Wii Remotes. It features a stand for two Wii Remotes, four packs of rechargeable batteries and four battery compartment covers to equip the Wii Remotes for recharging. Simply place your Wii remotes in the slot, two at a time, and play with one pair while the other is charging for endless hours of uninterrupted gaming.

These T-Charge stands are powered by USB and are compatible with Wii MotionPlus. THey are priced at $39.99 and $34.99 respectively.

[thrustmaster]

• Sanyo eneloop Contactless Charger Set for Wii Remote
• Thrustmaster T-Standee and T-Strap Chargers for Nintendo DSi
• Tangent Quattro MK 2 Internet Radio
• Thrustmaster Ferrari Gamepads
• 2010 Audi A4, A5 and Q5 get priced

Lenovo brings us the IdeaCentre B500 all-in-one desktop PC that has a sharp-angled design. The B500 sports an Intel Core 2 Quad processor, up to 8GB RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce GTS250M graphics card making it one of the most powerful gaming and multimedia all-in-one PC.

The IdeaCentre B500 has a 23-inch 1920×1080p Full HD display for high-quality viewing experience. The all-in-one can be equipped with optional Blu-ray drive, TV Tuner and up to 1TB of hard drive. It supports Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity and comes with a motion-control remote.

The Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 starts at $649. It gets Windows 7.

[lenovo]

• Lenovo IdeaCentre K300 Gaming Desktop PC
• Lenovo IdeaCentre K210 Desktop PC
• Lenovo IdeaCentre K220, K230 and H200 Desktop PCs
• Lenovo IdeaCentre C300 Atom All-in-One Desktop PC
• Lenovo IdeaCentre D400 Home Server

Nintendo officially announced the DSi LL that comes with dual 4.2-inch LCD displays. Basically, the DSi LL is identical to the original DSi, except for its large display, compare to DSi’s 3.25-inch screen. The lower display will be a touchscreen.

The DSi LL mearuees 161 x 91.4 x 21.2 mm and weighs 314 grams, compare to DSi’s 137 x 74.9 x 18.9 mm and 214g. The device will be available in Japan on 21 November. It will also be released in Europe as the DSi XL in Q1 2010.

[nintendo]

• Nintendo Wii 7-inch LCD Monitor
• Metallic Silver Nintendo DS on 7 September
• Nintendo Wii Classic Controller PRO
• Nintendo 2GB SD Card for Wii
• Nintendo DSi with Two Cameras

PowerColor introduces the Liquid Cooling Solution (LCS) HD5870 1GB GDDR5, a liquid-cooling graphics card. Based on ATI’s Radeon HD5870 GPU, the LCS HD5870 has a core speed of 875MHz, 1250MHz memory speed and 1GB of GDDR5 memory.

The LCS HD5870 gets a full water block mounted on the card and a high-flow 3/8″ and 1/2″ fittings (barbs) to maximize water flow with captured o-rings to prevent leakage. The HD5870 supports DirectX 11 and offers Dual DVI, HDM and DisplayPort.

PowerColor’s LCS HD5870 includes the DiRT2 game. It will be released on 6 November.

[powercolor]

• CoolIT OMNI Universal Liquid Cooling for AMD Graphics Cards
• BFG GeForce GTX295 H2OC and GTX285 H2O+ Graphics Cards with Self-contained Liquid Cooling
• CoolIT Systems Extreme Liquid Cooling for Radeon HD 4870 X2
• CyberPower LAN Mini H2o Liquid-Cooling SFF Gaming PC
• Dell XPS 625 and XPS 630 PCs has Liquid Cooling

X-Arcade introduces the Playstation 2 to Xbox 360 Adapter that basically allows you to use supported X-Arcade PS2 controller on XBox 360 gaming console. The adapter works with X-Arcade Solo, Dual and Tankstick controllers.

The X-Arcade PS2 to XBox 360 adapter is priced at $14.95 without the X-Arcade Playstation 2 adapter or $29.95, including the PS2 adapter.

[xarcade]

• Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter Available Now
• Mad Catz Wireless-N Gaming Adapter for XBOX 360 and PS3
• Skin Your Wii, PS3, Zune, Xbox 360, PSP
• Nyko Intercooler TS for Xbox 360 and PS3
• Spawn Labs HD-720 allows remote console gaming

Polk Audio unveils the HitMaster, a new speaker designed to “take Rock Band and Guitar Hero game-play to a new level of depth and detail.”  The gaming speaker includes two 2.5-inch x 5.5-inch horns with two 1-inch neodymium tweeters surrounding a 6.5-inch woofer.

Polk’s HitMaster offers 80-Watt max output, 60-watt RMS, and 40Hz-20kHz frequency response. It features a single-point stereo design that “produces a wide, immersive soundfield that brings a live concert sense of realism to the latest crop of music-based games”.

The Polk Audio HitMaster offers 3.5mm input jack and a 3.5mm output jack. It is priced at $99.99.

[prnewswire]

• Polk Audio PSWi225 Wireless Subwoofer
• Altec Lansing Stage-Gig Gaming Speaker
• Audio-Technica AT-SP700TV Wireless Speaker for your TV
• Grace Audio Aqua Sounder Floating Wireless Speaker
• MSI Syren Series Sound Card / Headphones / USB Speakers

Altec Lansing launches the Stage-Gig amplified gaming speaker designed to works with just about any gaming consoles. The speaker features 40-watt of power output and a 6.5-inch woofer.

Altec Lansing’s Stage-Gig has a tough and portable design. Like the company’s other speakers, the new gaming speaker includes the Audio Alignment technology that balances drives, enclosure and electronics for optimum sound.

Altec Lansing Stage-Gig is compatible with Sony PlayStation, Nintendo Wii and Microsoft XBOX 360. Several Stage-Gig speakers can be linked together for “ultimate stereo sound”. It costs $99.95.

[altec lansing]

• Altec Lansing inMotion iM414 Zune Speaker System
• Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021 PC Speaker System
• Altec Lansing InMotion Classic iMT620 iPod/iPhone Speaker System
• Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus FX3021 Speaker System
• Altec Lansing inMotion MAX iPod / iPhone Sound System

Nintendo announced in Europe Limited Edition Black Wii bundle that includes Wii, Wii Remote, Wii MotionPlus and Nunchuk, all in black. The new Wii Sports Resort and Wii Sports games are also included.

Also launching in Europe as part of the black range of accessories will be the new black Classic Controller Pro – an enhanced version of the Classic Controller. These Black Wii and accessories will be available in UK on 6 November.

[nintendo]

• Nintendo Wii Sports Resort Limited Edition with two Wii MotionPlus
• i-toc black aluminium limited edition watch
• Nintendo DS Lite Final Fantasy XII Edition
• Guitar Hero DS Lite Special Edition
• 2007 Lexus LX 470 Full-Size Luxury SUV Limited Edition

Sony is going to release 250GB version of the PlayStation 3 Slim gaming system. The $349.99 system will have built-in 250GB hard drive.

[sony]

• Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Stand
• Sony PlayStation 3 now Slimmer and Lighter
• PlayStation 3 Price announced
• Sony New PlayStation Portable PSP-3000
• Audiovox VOD10PS2 PlayStation 2 Rear-seat System

A company called Lenkeng Technology Limited, based in ShenZhen, China, offers LKV8000 PSP to HDMI converter box. The converter is able to take PSP2000/3000’s 480P video output, upscale to 720p and show the image on your HDTV in full-screen via HDMI 1.3 connection.

With Lenkeng’s LKV8000, you can play your PSp at home with a large screen and HD resolution. The converter even include the Motion Compensated 3D Wavelet Video Coding Technology for removing screen jitter and tailing phenomenon and provide natural and rich color, according to the company.

[product page]

• LancerLink GrandTec GHC-U2H USB to HDMI Converter
• Atlona AT-HDPiX USB to HDMI Converter
• Atlona AT-HD530 HDMI Down-converter
• Atlona AT-DP200 DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter
• Blue Microphone icicle XLR to USB Converter

SplitFish introduces the new Dual SFX Frag Pro wireless controller combo (model SFE-200-PRO) for PS3 and PC gaming. The combo includes a 2000dpi gaming laser mouse and a REVO “Fragchuck”.

The controll offers programmable button configurations and the mouse is adjustable and ergonomic. SplitFish’s controller is priced at $89.99.

[splitfish]

• SplitFish Dual SFX Evolution and Dual Frag Pro Controllers for PS3
• ezJam Combo Guitar for Wii
• Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for PS3
• PS3 Bluetooth Wireless Keypad and Dual USB AC Adaptor
• Microsoft XBox 360 Red Wireless Controller

Blaze announced the PS3 Motion Freedom 3D Controller, which is the first Motion Sensing controller for Wii style action on PS3. The Motion Freedom controller actually looks like the Wiimote. It offers full PS3 function with direction pad and full button control.

The device includes “super sensitive movement sensors detect your every move” and “intuitive full function button layout keeps you in control of your game”.

[blaze]

• Blaze PS3 Controller keyboard
• PDP Gametrak Freedom Wiimote-like controller for XBox 360
• Blaze PS3 Wireless Rock Guitar
• Sony intros PS3 Motion Controller (Video)
• Motorola Blaze for T-Mobile