Xbox 360 coming!
Philip Wong | Jan 27, 2006
The agonizing wait is over! Singaporean gamers will be able to grab their set of Xbox 360 from March 16. Two flavors are available: A S$660 (US$434.21) Xbox 360 and a S$535 (US$351.97) Xbox 360 Core System.
The Xbox 360 will include a 20GB hard drive, wireless controller, Xbox Live headset, Hi-def A/V interconnects and network cable, while the Core System features a wired controller and composite A/V interconnects.
If you are interested in accessorizing your shiny-new Xbox 360, check out pricing details for the optional accessories.
| First- and second-party game titles | S$69.90 (US$45.99) |
| Xbox Live premium pack | S$69.90 (US$45.99) |
| Wireless controller | S$75.90 (US$49.93) |
| Wired controller | S$59.90 (US$39.41) |
| Play-and-charge cable and NiMH rechargeable battery pack | S$33 (US$21.71) |
| Rechargeable battery pack | S$17 (US$11.18) |
| 20GB hard drive | S$159 (US$104.61) |
| 64MB memory unit | S$59.90 (US$39.41) |
| Universal media remote | S$49.90 (US$32.83) |
| Wireless network adapter | S$129 (US$84.87) |
| Wired headset | S$33 (US$21.71) |
| Xbox Live one-/three-month subscription | S$13.90 (US$9.14)/S$34.90 (US$22.96) |
XaviXPORT
Juniper Foo | Jan 27, 2006
Here's a sweet idea that really works if you have a TV screen as big as your garage door (i.e. if you have one). Japanese company XaviX is betting the XaviXPORT is so simple, even video-challenged gamers will get hooked. Just plug the console directly into a TV. Insert game cartridge. Place the optical sensor on the floor in front of the telly. And, voila. Go golfing, bass fishing, bowling, boxing, tennis, baseball or even master Jackie Chan's moves, all within your living room. Do ensure that pets, parents and passers-by are safely out of range of your swings and smashes. Hardcore gamers, though, will consider this baby stuff and likely opt for thumb twiddling on the PS2 or Xbox 360.
Play ball with the family here
Price: US$74.99 for port; from US$49.99 a game
Availability: See XaviX Store
Device: Interactive TV-based gaming console
Basic specs: N.A.
Nintendo saves gamers' pockets
Edvarcl Heng | Jan 26, 2006
After the success of the Nintendo DS, the Japanese gaming giant goes the miniaturization route with a tinier DS. Dubbed the DS Lite, this gaming baby retains the features of its bigger predecessor, but measures a pint-sized 133 x 73.9 x 21.5mm. It weighs just 218g compared with the original DS (149 x 85 x 29mm and 255g). To be launched on March 2, it's too bad this diet DS will be available only in (surprise, surprise) Japan. To be priced at 16,000 yen (US$138.11). Update: The correct price is 16,800 yen (US$144.28).
More info here
[Via Nintendo Japan]
Malaria Monitor wristwatch
Juniper Foo | Jan 26, 2006
It's hard to know what's worse. Being stabbed by damn moskies. Or by a wristwatch that's supposed to do the deed four times a day. But if it's a question of life or death, what's an annoying little prick every few hours? Enter South African inventor Dr Gervan Lubbe's digital timepiece. This lances the wrist with a tiny needle four times a day and tests the blood for malaria parasites. If the parasite count tops 50, an alarm sounds and a brightly colored mosquito image flashes on the watch face. The wearer must then take three tablets. As backup, the watch's radio frequency transmits the wearer's information to a central computer, so health departments can ensure that those at risk take the tablets. Here's a Fear Factor trivia to take away: Malaria kills over one million people yearly, while making 300 million wretchedly ill. (picture from artist impression)
See more details of watch here
Price: 1,700 rand (US$280)
Availability: Next month
Device: Wristwatch monitor
Basic specs: N.A.
B&O pyramid speakers
Philip Wong | Jan 25, 2006
If you think you've seen it all, guess you never set your sights on a pair of pyramid-shaped loudspeakers. Mount them on the wall, ceiling or desktop and be inspired by the cute form and striking colors--available in red and blue, too.
What is more intriguing is that the Dutch manufacturer has managed to pack a 35W digital amplifier, 19mm fabric dome tweeter and 100mm woofer into a compact 215 x 197 x 205mm cabinet. Even better, your investment is safely guarded by built-in protection circuits just in case you go wild blasting over the top.
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