audio
PC

First True 7.1 Surround Sound Headset Makes Me Want A Better Sound Card

Back in 2002 I dropped a large chunk of change on a pair of “true” 6.1 surround sound headphones. They were essentially a pair of normal headphones with extra speakers extending out to either side of each ear cup. They looked ridiculous. I loved them.

March 6, 2012
Nintendo

How The NES Made That Funky Echo Sound

Ever wonder how NES games like Ducktales were able to make that distinctive “echo” sound? Wonder no more, with this handy explanation.

January 20, 2012
In Real Life

Wired For Great Sound, Just Not For Convenience

Making a consumer recommendation on a video game is rather simple: new ones typically cost $US60, so the question is whether the thing is worth that. Hardware and peripherals are a bit trickier as a manufacturer can pile on features and conveniences, jacking up the price but, inevitably, making a recommendable luxury.

September 29, 2011
In Real Life

This Is What I Want In Modern Warfare 3 Earbuds

I’m not the sort of gamer who likes to wear his playing predilections on his sleeve. When I wear or use something game-branded, I prefer the enigmatic over the brazen. Give me a Meat Bun tee over a Hot Topics design, a pair of Invader shoes over Super Mario kicks any day.

August 13, 2011
PC

Does This Sound Like The Year 2027 To You?

To capture the sound of the year 2027 for Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Eidos Montreal recruited a man with hair so glorious the music composer had to be bald to balance it out.

July 21, 2011
News

Gears Of Wars 3 Gets Its Own Damn Throat Mic And Headsets

When the guy on the other side of your multiplayer game runs a chainsaw attachment for the umpteenth time, you’re going to want to make sure he hears what you call his mother clearly and succinctly. Mad Catz’s Gears of War 3 audio range is here to help.

March 26, 2011
PlayStation

Fistful Of Dollars Gets You Earful With Turtle Beach’s PX5

Like cleavage, the $US249.95 price tag is front, centre, and something always on your mind even as you list off the other good reasons you want to spend time with Turtle Beach’s Ear Force PX5.

March 11, 2011
Retro

You’ve Never Heard Tetris, Pac-Man, Mega Man Sound Like This

Composer and sound designer Jake “Virt” Kaufman follows up his Super Mario Bros hi-def sound design experiment by giving 8-bit games like Tetris, Pac-Man, Mega Man, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda and Contra the “ultra nextgen AAA” sound design treatment.

February 12, 2011
Uncategorized

The Razer Ferox Are Sci-Fi Speakers That Fill A Room, Like It Or Not

If you are going to use portable speakers, sparing your ears of headphones, you may have a few demands. These speakers need to be easy to transport, a cinch to connect, sound good and… that’s it? What if they emit sound in 360 degrees?

December 26, 2010
In Real Life

Nice Home Theater! We’ll Help You Set It Up

Christmas victory! You’ve just obtained the final component for your ideal home theatre set-up. Now it’s time to hook everything up and turn your living room into that badass entertainment zone you’ve always envisioned. We’ll guide you through the basics.

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