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The
new high tech Xbox controllers are out. These Xbox accessories are bound
to make your video games as pleasurable as they can be.
Third party accessory manufacturers MadCatz and Thrustmaster
have improved on the standard controllers and accessories
offered from Microsoft. There's handheld controllers, adapters,
cables and other add on devices sold separately and as part
of special value packages that give you more for your money.
The Xbox
is great even with its standard controller, but these accessories
offer improved sensitivity and interactivity that makes
a big difference. With them, you'll experience the Xbox games more realistically and
have more fun. New Xbox controllers and accessories are
becoming so ubiquitous, we'll be wondering how we ever played
without them.
Xbox
Accessories can be grouped into:
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Xbox
Controllers
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MadCatz
Standard Handheld Controllers
Madcatz
is a creative and innovative developer of high quality Xbox accessories.
The Madcatz standard controller has all the features of
Microsoft's standard controller.
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MadCatz
Control Pad Pro Controllers
The MadCatz
Control Pad Pro is the best controller for the Xbox system
and provides the best control and interaction. Look at these
incredible features:
- rubberized
grips to improve handling
- increased
vibration capability that lets you feel the action
- two
dual analog joysticks
- fully
analog pressure-sensitive action buttons and direction
pad
- two
expansion slots for memory cards
- macro
programmability for complex moves
- increased
vibration capability that lets you feel the action
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MadCatz
Racing Wheel
MadCatz
produces several Xbox accessories and one of the best is
the MC2 Racing Wheel And Pedals. Drive like an Indy pro
with this amazing kit that comes with a lifetime warranty.
Officially licensed by Xbox. $60.
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MadCatz
Light Blaster
Shooting
games don't get more real than this. The light blaster has
vibration kickback, rapid-fire, automatic reload capabilities
and an LED-powered light-up barrel.
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Thrustmaster
Freestyler Board
Snowboarders,
surfers and skateboarders are going to get as close to real
skiing and boarding as they'll get in their living rooms.
It holds up to 269 pounds and features a built in tilt sensor
to simulate left to right motion and a non-slip surface
to let you carve turns like a professional. For $80 you
get a one handed controller added on.
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Radica/Gamester
Pro Racing Wheel
This is
the only hand held racing wheel and gives pressure sensitive
driving control. The kids will love this one.
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Xbox
Adapters
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S-Video/Audio Cable
If you
have an older television you may need this RCA adapter to
link with the S-Video capabilities of the Xbox player. It
provides maximum resolution, rich, bright color and high
quality stereo sound. At $13, it is really worth the improved
performance it provides.
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Universal
Ultra AV Adapters
The ultra adapter can be used with XBox when you don't have
a video port on your older style television. This adapter
allows you to switch from TV to Video Game quickly. Sells
for around $20.
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Xbox
Broadband Modems
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For fast online gaming, Microsoft boasts two new broadband
modems. This is the future of online gaming as players are
wanting to play against their friends or those who just
want to play.
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Memory
Cards
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MadCatz has some handy
add on memory cards for saving games or storing music or
anything else you want Xbox to access. Comes in several
colors and sells for about $30 ea.
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Xbox
Carrying Cases
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ALS
Game System Carrying Case
A L S
Ind Inc. has a handy carrying case which you can buy at
Amazon.com. Check
it out.
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Xbox
Special Value Packs
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Microsoft
Adrenaline Pack
For $500
and a small shipping charge, Microsoft (or Amazon), offers
the Xbox Adrenaline Pack. It includes console, several games
and a second controller. Other value packs are available.
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Additional
Articles on Xbox
Xbox Consoles · Xbox Games
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Contributing
Writer: Gord Collins
Note:
XBox™ Microsoft Corporation
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