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Put the Pedal to the Metal with CSR Elite Pedals

Getting a premium steering wheel game controller is just winning half the race. To totally dominate the competition, you need a complete controller set up, and that means getting some serious gaming race pedals like the new Fanatec CSR Elite Pedals. The CSR Elite Pedal features a completely revamped design that’s more ergonomic and realistic than its predecessors. It uses pressure sensitive Load Cell brake technology that focuses on the amount of force exerted on the pedal rather than travel when the foot pedals are engaged. This technology allows the CSR Elite Pedals to have a real-life feel and responsiveness to it. Furthermore, its brake, clutch, and accelerator pedals are manufactured from high-quality lightweight aluminum for that solid feel especially when you’re pushing the pedal to the metal so to speak.

The CSR Elite Pedals are fully customizable; the pedal positions, sprint tension, and pedal angle can be adjusted for optimum player comfort and gaming performance. This pedal set is also the first of its kind to offer optional Inversion Kit so that gamers can invert the entire or each pedal to suit their driving style. The CSR Elite also features removable pedals that can be outfitted to custom racing cockpits.

This pedal controller supports most known racing games and can be used with any wheel controllers when connected to a PC via USB. It can also be directly connected to the latest Fanatec wheels excluding the original 911 Turbo model.

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Forza Motorsport CSR Elite Wheel Offers Ultra Realistic Racing Experience


Playing a world renown racing game like Forza Motorsport on a gamepad or keyboard is a so-so experience that borders on the lame. To really put the pedal to the metal, you need more than just regular game controller – you need the new Forza Motorsport CSR Elite Wheel. This Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios officially licensed steering wheel game controller promises to enhance your Forza Motorsport 4 experience to an ultra-realistic level without the fear of slamming to a concrete barrier or getting a speeding ticket. The Motorsport CSR Elite Wheel supports the latest game console generations, you can use it to play your favorite racing game such as Forza on your Xbox 360, gaming PC, and Playstation 3. It uses wireless technology to connect to a 360 and uses a USB cable to connect to a desktop or PS3. The Forza CSR Elite Wheel is compatible with most standard “clutched”, Clubsport, CSR, and CSR Elite gaming pedals. Using an adapter, it can even be used with the Logitech G25 and G27 pedals. This gaming steering wheel, like all descent controllers, comes with a force feedback provided by two 120W motors and two vibration motors located at the steering wheel’s rim.

Racing is can be a competitive experience, even when done inside a game. That’s why the Forza Motorsport CSR Elite Racing Wheel is loaded with features that offer you no excuse to come in a second place. The wheel’s base is constructed pure metal with carbon fiber and Alcantara wheel rim giving it a solid feel. A sensor with DirectSensor technology is installed directly on the steering axis eliminating the common interference and performance problems seen on belt and gear drives that have motor mounted sensors. To keep heat down large silent fans are used for superior cooling, a must have for long races. Other unfair features includes a precise-feedback metal belt drive mechanism and ball bearings, tuning functions (turning angle, force feedback, vibration, sensitivity ) with LED display, and five tuning drift-mode pre-sets .

Get the latest wireless racing controllers here and get your engines started!

Explorer Touch Mouse – Sleek, Sassy, and More

If you are looking for a new computer mouse to pair with your PC desktop or your laptop, then consider getting this all-new sleek and sassy Explorer Touch Mouse. Designed with the ability to touch, flick, click, and go, you will surely find this gadget accessory a lot more convenient to use than your ordinary computer mouse. It also features an 18+ month of battery life, so you don’t have to worry about running out of juice when using this even for extended periods.

The Explorer Touch Mouse is out to show the world what one-touch scrolling is all about. Gone are the days when you need to exert a lot of effort clicking, and flicking up, down, and side to side to navigate your screen. With this one-touch scrolling feature, you will quickly realize the power harnessed right at your fingertips. Not only that, this also features BlueTrak Technology that effectively combines the power of optical with the precision of laser for remarkable tracking on virtually any surface. And since this has an 18-Month Battery Life, you can enjoy using this for up to 18 months on a single battery.

But wait, there’s more! This gadget accessory also provides you wireless freedom, so you can say goodbye to annoying tangled wires while you use your laptop or PC. Also, this has five customizable buttons that you can take advantage so you get to have quick access to programs, media, and files that you use most often.

So need to say more? Or want to see more options? Then, feel free to check out these related Microsoft Touch Mouse products.

Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 – Easy on the Eyes, Easy on the Hands

Repetitive Stress Injuries or RSIs are injuries that occur when sustained stress is exerted on a part of the body. These are usually caused by rhythmic tasks, forceful movements, and poor posture. The resulting injury often leads to inflammation, muscle strain, and even tissue damage. RSIs are common work-related injuries and are often experienced by those who spend a lot of time using computer keyboards or those who spend too much time playing computer games. A more specific form of RSI is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which occurs when the median nerved is compressed at the wrist, causing radiating pain, muscle weakness, or numbness. Not a pretty picture. The good news is that RSIs and carpal tunnel syndrome can be easily prevented with good posture and ergonomics. Simply switching to a more ergonomic keyboard like the new Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 goes a long way in helping prevent RSI and increase task execution efficiency.

The aforementioned ergonomic keyboard has been designed by the ergonomist and usability experts of Microsoft to provide a more comfortable and more productive computing experience. Other than slim profile and glossy finish, Comfort Curve 3000 also features special key arrangement and curved shape. This promotes proper and more natural arm, wrist, and hand alignment providing relief and additional comfort. What’s more, all the keys have uniform size and are in their original position to give that familiar user-friendly feel. Additional Easy-Access media keys have also been integrated into the keyboard to control music and videos, and launch calculator with a touch of a button.
The Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 uses a USB connector and supports Windows 7, Vista, and 32-bit Windows XP.

You might also want to look at Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 (B2L-00002) here.

Mad Catz and Microsoft Teams Up for the Ultimate XBOX 360 Headphone


Any alliance between leading electronics industry names can mean only one thing – gadget geeks and freaks will have something new and exciting to look forward to. This time, that something will be coming from the official partnership of Mad Catz Interactive, a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, and Microsoft Corporation (a company which needs no introduction). Both came to an agreement to produce a series of officially licensed, co-branded audio headphones under Mad Catz’s Tritton and Microsoft’s XBOX 360 brand.

With the deal done, Mad Catz got the exclusive right to manufacture, market, and sell co-branded wired and wireless stereo headphones as well as Dolby 5.1 headphones for the XBOX 360 system. The two companies will be working hand in hand to develop headphones proudly bearing the Triton and XBOX mark on both the packaging and the device itself – a first for XBOX 360. Triton is known for its innovative headphone design that offers gamers and audiophiles’ unbeatable gaming and listening experience. Mad Catz is also known for its other brands for videogame systems and PC accesories namely Mad Catz for casual gaming, Saitek for simulation, Cyborg for pro gamers, and Eclipse for home and office. Gaming geeks can look forward to the range of licensed, co-branded Triton-XBOX 360 headphones this coming 2011 holiday shopping season.

Other 3rd-party XBOX 360 accessories that officially entered an agreement with Microsoft are the infamous Razer Onza tournament and standard controllers and of course the well known Kinect.

You could also check the Tritton AX Pro Dolby Digital Precision Gaming Headset here.