CES 2009 was a wonderland of wacky gaming gadgets
Posted 01.15.2009 at 3:51 pm
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Ah, irony. When we predicted that 2009 would be a year of innovation for the video game business, who knew it would start by pushing the boundaries of silliness? As a visit to the Gaming Showcase pavilion at last week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) proved though, chuckles were in no short supply.
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Entertainment & Gaming, Playing Around, Scott Steinberg, CES, ces 2009, gaming, joysticks, peripherals, VIDEO GAMES, videogamesHere are just a few of the quirkier and more exotic products being marketed to joystick lovers.
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Steel Battalion! The only peripheral that had any use when it came to gameplay. Hopefully the reported rumor is true:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171905
"Game company "C" [as in Capcom] is reportedly prepping an Xbox 360 sequel to original Xbox game "S" [as in Steel Battalion], famous for its gigantic limited edition controller. The 360 version of the controller is said to be wireless."
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