If you have an old NES or Sega controller lying around, this could be a fun project to revive it: using it as and you’re looking for a fun project to bring it back to life, consider adding an mp3 player like retro gaming forum System 11 user burgerkingdiamond (BKD) did. More »
Need footstools or window seating but want something a little unusual? Nonny Mouse at IKEA Hackers details how to use the $39.99 Solsta Pallbo footstools and a chopped-up $14.99 Hampen rug to create Minecraft-inspired furniture. More »
Overclocking is a great way to eke a bit more gaming power out of your computer, and Windows users have quite a few tools to help them do it easily. Our favourite of the bunch is the insanely easy to use, feature-filled MSI Afterburner. More »
While it won’t likely mean your old video card can magically run the latest games on ultra settings, overclocking your video card is a solid way to eke a bit of extra gaming performance out of your computer. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it properly. More »
The Microsoft Kinect is a great gaming accessory for motion and exercise games, but if you have a small living room or apartment, it can be pretty tough to use. One easy way to put some distance between you and the lens so your Kinect sees you more easily is to mount it on the ceiling or in another high place over the television, instead of right on top or below. More »
There’s been a lot of controversy in the last week over new terms of service for Sony’s PlayStation Network which require customers to opt out of any option to participate in class action lawsuits against the company. Sounds nasty, but Tracey at Kotaku has confirmed the changes won’t apply to Australian customers. Phew! [Kotaku]
We’ve already noted that Red Bull Mobile looks like a fairly decent deal, and it’s now a slightly more accessible one: EB Games will be selling the offer in all its stores from September 29. A game store arguably isn’t the first place you’d seek a mobile deal, but given our near-saturation market, it’s not an unreasonable strategy to attempt.
Dear Lifehacker, After living what some (read: most LH readers) would call a deprived childhood without a gaming console, at the ripe old age of 20 I finally picked up a PS3 today at its newly reduced price. Anyway, now I need some fantastic titles to feed this baby and I’m a bit lost as to where to start! More »
