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 PC > hardware

Audio System:

RumbleFX 3D Sound Amplifier
Review: A nice, cheap boost for game sound... as long as you don't mind some bugs and hiss.

Cable:

Mad Catz Camera Link
Review: This is one of those "it's about time!" peripherals -- a utility to transfer your Game Boy Camera pictures to the PC.

Controller:

Gravis Destroyer Extreme
Preview: If you're looking for a budget USB controller, then Gravis may be your savior.

Gravis Destroyer Tilt
Preview: A little bit of tilt is all you need.

Gravis Destroyer Tilt
Review: Well, at least it looks like you're practicing Tai Chi.

Gravis Eliminator GamePad Pro
Review: Gravis comes out with another solid and responsive controller.

Gravis Exterminator Force
Preview: We get a look at Gravis' force feedback gamepad.

Gravis GamePad Pro
Review: A good gamepad for a good price.

InterAct AxisPad Color
Review: Anyone want a very average pad with a pretty new look?

Interact GoPad FX
Preview: The gamepad you can stuff into your pocket...

Interact Hammerhead FX
Review: It rumbles, it wiggles, and it bakes bread. InterAct has created a solid dual-analog controller for those of you with console envy.

Interact Pool Shark
Preview: No need to get your hands all dirty with chalk with this little electronic poolstick.

Logitech WingMan Force 3D
Review: Smaller size unfortunately means smaller force for this feedback stick.

Logitech WingMan Gamepad
Review: Logitech's new line of controllers has been spotty at best. Is the gamepad any better?

Logitech WingMan Strike Force 3D
Review: It's not a powerhouse, but it's a good middleweight contender.

Logitech Wingman Precision Gamepad
Review: A very cheap alternative to a good controller.

Microsoft Dual Strike
Review: How can you beat the tried and true combo of a mouse and keyboard? So far, you can't.

Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB
Review: They finally brought back the old design after enough demand, but it comes with a couple of changes.

Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick
Review: The new Sidewinder force joystick is a sensitive brute. That's a good thing.

Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad
Review: The classic finally gets an IGNPC review.

Microsoft Sidewinder Game Pad Pro
Review: The replacement for the Sidewinder is caught between a rock and a soft place.

Microsoft Sidewinder Plug & Play Game Pad
Review: We love you, little Plug and Play. We just wish you had more buttons like your older brother.

Microsoft Sidewinder Strategic Commander
Preview: Microsoft's making a controller aimed specifically RTS games.

Microsoft Sidewinder Strategic Commander
Review: Nigh invincibility can be yours for around 60 bucks.

Saitek Cyborg 3D USB Joystick
Review: This is the stick that put the "adjustable" in "adjustable joystick."

Saitek GM2 Action Pad and Mouse
Review: Saitek asks you to imagine what it would be like if your keyboard only had 12 keys.

Saitek P1500 Rumble Pad
Review: A little syle and creativity doesn't make a great controller.

Saitek X36 Control System (USB)
Review: It's still not the total solution sim enthusiasts have been seeking but it's darn close.

The Claw
Review: Here it is. The Claw. Are you excited? Terrified maybe?

Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power
Review: It'll be hard to get better than this.

Thrustmaster TopGun Afterburner Joystick
Review: A good mid-range solution for simmers&if; you're into that kind of thing.

Thrustmaster TopGun Fox 2 Pro Joystick
Review: It's nice if you just want something to hold but if you want real performance you'll have to look elsewhere.

Headphones:

RumbleFX Headphones
Review: Evergreen Technologies scores big with these excellent force feedback headphones.

Mouse:

Logitech Cordless MouseMan Optical
Review: I said cordless is all about freedom.

Logitech MouseMan Wheel Optical
Review: Logitech scores big again with this outstanding optical mouse.

Logitech Mouseman Dual Optical
Logitech's latest shiny new offering is gamer bliss, but is it for the casual crowd?

Logitech iFeel Optical Mouse
Review: More than a great mouse for a great price. Not much more, but more.

Wireless Intellimouse Explorer
Review: Microsoft's take on both the wireless and optical markets? But is it good for Quake or just Mortyr?

Sound Card:

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Series
Review: Open your ears to the next leap in sweet, sweet audio technology for your computer.

Creative Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Series
Review: We take a look at the Sound Blaster Live! Platinum, X-Gamer, and MP3+ 5.1.

Guillemot Maxi Sound MUSE
Review: More for less? Nah, it can't be....

Hercules Game Theater XP
Review: It's probably more sound card than you'll ever need, but at half the price.

Hercules Gamesurround Fortissimo II
Review: This versatile card is the perfect price and package for your wallet.

Turtle Beach Santa Cruz
Preview: Turtle Beach shows off their latest sound card at the big show.

Turtle Beach Santa Cruz
Review: Not quite a sonic boom, but close.

Speakers:

Altec Lansing ADA890 Multimedia Speakers
Review: They're pricey alright, but you're still not going to find any better speakers.

Altec Lansing AVS200
Review: We run Altec's new multimedia speakers through the ringer. No wonder they're so cheap!

Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theater 5.1 DTT3500 Digital
Review: Creative offers up a complete Dolby Digital 5.1 solution for under 300 smack-a-roonies.

Klipsch ProMedia v.2-400
Review: One of the best THX-approved surround systems you can get for your computer.

Logitech SoundMan Xtrusio DSR-100
Review: Logitech's latest four-point surround setup offers up a lot of boom for your buck.

MidiLand 7100 Plus
Review: Surround sound for the living room or office, an excellent and affordable 5.1 system.

TDK Tremor S150
Review: We take these new top-of-the-line flat panel speakers to task. Do they sound as good as they look?

Steering Wheel:

Logitech WingMan Formula Force GP
Review: Logitech replaces the incredible Formula Force champ with a lightweight.

Saitek R80 Sports Wheel
Review: It may be soft on the features, but it's cheap, small, and functional! Did I mention cheap?

Thrustmaster NASCAR Pro Digital 2
Review: It may not have force feedback, but it's got enough to satisfy serious racing fans.

Video Card:

3dfx Voodoo5
Preview: Well, there went next month's rent...

3dfx Voodoo5 5500 AGP
Review: Yet another long wait for gamers is over as the powerhouse of 3D graphics has unveiled its newest creation.

ATI Radeon LE
Review: Costs a little, does a lot.

Creative 3D Blaster Annihilator 2
Review: Creative's solution to getting your GTS fix...cheap.

ELSA Gladiac 920 GeForce3
Review: How much performance can you buy for $400? Quite a bit, it would seem.

Hercules 3D Prophet 4000XT
Review: It's $60... That's like, cheap.

Hercules 3D Prophet 4500 64MB
Review: A budget video card with a couple of new tricks.

Hercules 3D Prophet II GTS 64MB
Review: Hercules shows its muscle with its latest addition to the graphics hardware shelf.

Hercules 3D Prophet II GTS Pro 64MB
Review: Fantastic card, big price.

Hercules 3D Prophet II MX
Review: Suddenly the budget shelf doesn't look too shabby.

Hercules 3D Prophet II MX 400
Review: It's a somewhat faster GeForce 2 MX.

Hercules 3D Prophet III
Review: Insider: Rumors of this card's demise have been greatly exaggerated.

NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS
Review: We take a close look at NVIDIA's latest 3D graphical beast.

NVIDIA GeForce2 Ultra
Preview: Prepare your drool cups, NVIDIA has done it again.

NVIDIA GeForce2 Ultra
Review: Got half a grand to spend? If so you might want to check out this smokin' card.

Voice Command Controller:

Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice
Review: To speak, or not to speak...that is the question.

Microsoft Sidewinder Game Voice
Preview: Who really wants to type anyway?




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