MotionPlus to be bundled with EA Sports games

Last week Nintendo announced a June 8 release date for MotionPlus, an attachment device that promises more accurate and precise motion control. While you can't use the technology with preexisting Wii games, you'll certainly be able to take advantage of it with the 2010 EA Sports lineup of titles.

In fact, EA has just revealed that MotionPlus will be bundled with select games from the publisher. In the UK, you'll be able to purchase Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and Grand Slam Tennis with the accessory, but only with the Tiger Woods game in the US (We've not gotten any confirmation on similar bundles for Asia.)

We'd imagine the bundled games will go for a bit of a premium and, of course, you'll be able to purchase the game separately without MotionPlus. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 ships on June 15 and looks like it will be the first game available to make use of MotionPlus.

Via CNET Crave and Kotaku.

Netgear's media streamer goes into overdrive

Netgear did not christen its new Digital Entertainer media streamer "Elite" for nothing. This cunningly nonchalant-looking A/V box is capable of handling well over 30 music, video and photo formats. Most notable are the onboard MKV, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio support for Blu-ray wannabes. To provide the extra bandwidth for smoother playback, the EVA9150 offers dual-band wireless connectivity based on the high-speed draft-N Wi-Fi standard.

Its key features, however, are Web content download and a built-in 500GB harddisk. The former covers popular social-networking sites such as YouTube and Flickr, plus Internet radio, RSS feeds. The extra storage also lets users import multimedia files through its dual USB ports for direct playback via HDMI with 1080p video upscaling. For idiot-proof operation, this Netgear streamer will automatically "crawl" your home network to search and index your family's media library.

The Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 has been launched globally. Check with your country's representatives for local pricing and availability.

LG HB354BS: Both pretty and cool. So, pretty cool then

Blu-ray players look to have turned a corner this year--until now, they've been overpriced, badly specified, and worst of all, tedious to use. The LG HB354 is the latest to raise the bar, promising to bring a touch of glamour to the proceedings with its attractive styling and impressive features.

Clearly, this system is designed for people who want to de-clutter their lives. While the four-box 2.1 system does add some extra hardware to your home cinema system, it could, in theory, replace a small hi-fi, a DVD player, and a few other bits and bobs. Its iPod dock will appeal to anyone with a compatible device, and could form the basis of a likeable lounge audio system.
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Official new Blu-ray chart puts Max Payne top of the pops

Having won the format war over a year ago, Blu-ray appears to be going from strength to strength, and now it's only gone and got itself an official chart. The league table appears at blurayrevolution.co.uk, a cross-industry site promoting the format to viewers in the UK.

The hit pa-ray-de, compiled by the Official Chart Company, gathers information from hundred of independent shops and the major retailers including Amazon, Play, LoveFilm, supermarkets and the high street. Is there anybody even left on the high street? We haven't bought anything in a shop since 2002.
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Pioneer debuts networked stereo receiver

The piano-black Pioneer PDX-Z10 is a highly versatile kit that performs the job of a stereo amplifier, disc player and radio tuner. It packs a respectable 50W x 2 amplification and can playback both regular and super audio CDs. To maximize its music playback potential, Pioneer is also giving the PDX-Z10 extended multimedia compatibility. It'll support MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV and data compression-free FLAC files via its onboard USB and Ethernet inputs. The latter even allows remote streaming from DLNA servers such as PCs and network attached storage devices.

Furthermore, the PDX-Z10 can be upgraded with an optional, proprietary Bluetooth adapter for more robust wireless connectivity with compatible handsets and music players. It will be launched in Japan in May for a pricey 150,000 yen (US$1,520).

Via Newlaunches.com

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