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This Xbox 360 Controller Dispenses Hot Pockets

4:05PM January 25, 2012 | Luke Plunkett

It’s…it’s like a dream come true. More »


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Massive Original Xbox Controllers Transformed Into Xbox 360 Controllers, For Halo

2:30PM August 27, 2011 | Stephen Totilo

As promised, Microsoft’s Halo team is bringing Duke to their big Halofest celebration this weekend — that is, the massive Duke controller that originally sold with the original Xbox. More »


In Real Life

Watch A Master Modder Split An Xbox 360 Controller In Two

12:40AM August 9, 2011 | Mike Fahey

In the latest episode of The Ben Heck Show, master video game console modder Benjamin J. Heckendorn creates an Xbox 360 controller for folks that can’t bring their hands together in front of their bodies. How does he do it? More »


Retro

What Do You Get When You Cross An Xbox 360 With An Atari 2600?

4:00AM March 22, 2011 | Mike Fahey

Modder supreme Ben Heck marries Microsoft’s current-generation console with an Atari 2600 to create the lovable monstrosity known as the Xbox 360 1977 Edition, making us wonder why faux wood panelling ever went out of style. More »


In Real Life

This Is One Extremely Rugged Portable PlayStation 3

3:40AM December 22, 2010 | Mike Fahey

Legendary console modder Ben Heck’s creations are normally quite elegant, but when a couple in Afghanistan asked for something rugged, he gave them this majestic beast. More »


In Real Life

Duct Tape And A Bag Of Rice Helps Disabled Man Get In The Game

5:30PM June 8, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

Steve Spohn suffers from muscular dystrophy, leaving him physically limited. But thanks to duct tape, a bag of rice and an Xbox 360 controller, he can still get his game on. More »


In Real Life

The Amazing Bill Paxton Pinball Machine

2:30PM March 18, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

The incredibly talented (and patient) Ben Heckendorn, hacker and modder extraordinaire, has revealed his latest and greatest creation, a built-from-scratch pinball table based on the works and quotes of actor Bill Paxton. More »


News

Infinite Bits: Miami’s First Video Game Convention

2:20AM October 14, 2009 | Mike Fahey

Next weekend in Miami you can enjoy live music, tournaments, world record competitions, special guests, a costume contest and a video game museum at Infinite Bits, South Florida’s “first major video game convention”. More »


In Real Life

Make Your Own Modded Console Handhelds

10:30PM May 5, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Console modder Ben Heckendorn has made quite a name for himself chopping machines apart and making them smaller, sleeker, more portable. Now you can do as he does. More »


In Real Life

If Only There Were More Of These Commodore 64 Laptops

10:30PM April 6, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Heeeeyyyy. It’s Ben Heckendorn, console modder extraordinaire. What ya got for us this week, Ben? A Commodore 64 laptop? Oh yes.

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