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New Xbox Controller, with better D-Pad announced

New Xbox Controller, with better D-Pad announced 

Microsoft has announced a new Xbox game controller that has a tweakable directional pad (D-Pad). By rotating the D-Pad, it can be turned from a “Disc” design to a “cross” design. That’s a very welcome change for former PlayStation users (like me) who got used to having a cross design. Now everybody is happy and [...]

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Xbox Live Prices Raise, But Ireland Prices Remain Same!!

Xbox Live Prices Raise, But Ireland Prices Remain Same!! 

Microsoft has today announced that, as of November 1, 2010, it will be raising the price of Xbox Live subscriptions in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. In the United States, twelve months of Xbox Live Gold will now cost $59.99 instead of $49.99. A three-month subscription will cost $24.99 instead of [...]

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More iHype: ‘Major’ Apple Announcement coming Sep 1st

More iHype: ‘Major’ Apple Announcement coming Sep 1st 

Get ready for some more iHype. Apple sent out invitations on Wednesday for a special event on Sept. 1 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco — the same venue where in January Steve Jobs unveiled a little device called the iPad. As with all Apple launches, there is no official [...]

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Mr Steven Cooper and celebs team up for Halo: Reach Elite Spartan Squad

Mr Steven Cooper and celebs team up for Halo: Reach Elite Spartan Squad 

Launching in less than four weeks, Halo: Reach, is set to be one of the biggest entertainment launches of 2010, and will be available exclusively on Xbox 360. To celebrate the upcoming launch of Halo: Reach, Irish rugby star Jamie Heaslip; TV presenter Baz Ashmawy; our very own Superstar Presenter and DJ Steven Cooper teamed [...]

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Canon launches the IXUS 1000HS, PowerShot S95 and SX130 and SELPHY CP800

Canon launches the IXUS 1000HS, PowerShot S95 and SX130 and SELPHY CP800 

Canon marks ten years of its stylish IXUS digital camera series with the launch of the incredible IXUS 1000 HS – a high-performance model combining advanced Canon optics with leading technology in a luxurious metal body. A completely new addition to the IXUS series, this model takes the range to new heights, fusing high-tech features [...]

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Vodafone / GAA “Hill 16″ iPhone App.

Vodafone / GAA “Hill 16″ iPhone App. 

Like GAA and have and iPhone, well, have we got the App for you. To mark their sponsorship of Dublin GAA this year, Vodafone announced a new Hill16 iPhone application designed to provide Dublin fans on the move with all the latest GAA information for their club and county. The iPhone app, which can be [...]

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Sony Computer Entertainment Gamescom Announcements

Sony Computer Entertainment Gamescom Announcements 

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today welcomed media to a preview event at gamescom, Cologne and while setting out the vision for the coming year, announced two new models of PlayStation®3 (PS3™), with larger hard drives, to replace the current models.  Also announced for the first time were six new catch up TV channels, a whole [...]

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Fifa 11 to feature 11 vs 11 multiplayer!!

Fifa 11 to feature 11 vs 11 multiplayer!! 

The headline says it all… Here’s the official Press Release: NOW FANS CAN PLAY AS THE GOALIE IN EA SPORTS FIFA 11 All 22 Players on the Pitch Can Be Human Controlled in Online Team Play 17 August 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that EA SPORTSTM has developed a new feature [...]

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EA SPORTS NAMED OFFICIAL SPORTS TECHNOLOGY PARTNER OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE

EA SPORTS NAMED OFFICIAL SPORTS TECHNOLOGY PARTNER OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE 

EA SPORTS NAMED OFFICIAL SPORTS TECHNOLOGY PARTNER OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE Exclusive Partnership to Deliver Enhanced Experiences for EA SPORTS Football Gamers and Fans of the Barclays Premier League July 22, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and the Premier League today announced that EA SPORTS™ has become the Official Sports Technology Partner of [...]

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iPad on sale this Friday and iPhone 4 coming soon to Ireland!!

iPad on sale this Friday and iPhone 4 coming soon to Ireland!! 

From Friday we will be able to order the iPad both online and through Apple Authorised Resellers here in Ireland. Here are the Prices for the different models €499 inc VAT (€412.40 ex VAT) for 16GB, Wi-Fi €599 inc VAT (€495.04 ex VAT) for 32GB, Wi-Fi €699 inc VAT (€577.69 ex VAT) for 64GB, Wi-Fi [...]

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