Ion Audio Drum Rocker
Ion Audio worked with the electronic drum experts at Alesis to build a premium drum set and equipped it with an adjustable aluminum drum rack, quiet velocity pads, up to 3 cymbals, and an all metal kick pedal. And when you're ready to step it up, you can swap out the game controller module for an Alesis drum brain to convert it to a professional electronic drum setup. Link: $300 / Source
PDP Rock Band Drum Silencers
We're big fans of Rock Band at Acquire, but there's always been one problem we've had with and I'm sure a lot of you know what we're talking about when we mention that incredibly annoying plastic tapping sound when you're hitting the drums. Thankfully PDP is releasing officially licensed drum silencers which fit over any Rock Band Drum set and use a thick foam rubber that should be able to withstand your nightly Metallica tribute sessions. Link: $20
Golden Tee Unplugged 2008
There's nothing like gettin' loaded with your buddies and playing a good game of Golden Tee. The bar staple has a new version with Golden Tee 2008 and the folks at On The Fly have them in stock ready to get shipped to your game room. Golden Tee 2008 features 20 courses, seasonal course conditions, and character customization. Link: $5000
Indiana Jones Pinball Machine
Celebrate the upcoming release of the new Indiana Jones flick with a brand new pinball machine for your gaming room. The game includes table features from the original trilogy of the the Indiana Jones films such as the Ark of the Covenant, the Holy Grail, and the skull from the latest film, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Link: $4,375
Colorware Custom Guitar Hero Guitars
Colorware has opened up their custom coloring studio to all you wannabe shredders with a custom paint program for Guitar Hero Guitars. Custom coloring will be available for the 360, Wii, and PS3 versions of Guitar Hero and while you can't go crazy building a Van Halen-style Frankenstrat — almost everything on the guitar can be colored from an availble palette of over 30 colors. Link: $109-$198+
Blazing Angels: Squadrons Of World War II
Sure, you could go out right now and grab a copy of Blazing Angels for less than twenty-bucks, but we think you'll agree that playing on your couch will be nowhere near as fun as playing Global VR's specially built cabinet. Adorned with a full on WW2 style paint scheme, the game features a 42 inch screen, 5.1 Dolby Digital Suround, realistic flight controls, and Force Feedback seating. [$9,475]
Emotiv EPOC
Name a few of your dream gadgets from any of your favorite Sci-Fi movies (Johnny Mnemonic anyone?) and one of those gadgets is bound to be a brain controller of some sort. Emotiv takes us a step closer to that with their EPOC controller. The EPOC uses sensors to detect thought, feelings, and expression which it then uses to affect gameplay. [$300]
VRX Mach 4
That picture just says it all. That is 3 37'' Sharp Aquos Displays connected to four Xbox 360s complete with Bose Surround Sound, 1500 Watt Vibration Feedback System, 1900 Watt Amp, Sparco Racing Seat, LCD Rear View Mirror (that's what the 4th Xbox is for, if you were wondering) and to top it all off, two Honeywell Fans that operate as a Virtual Wind System. [$25,000]
Dreamcade Vision 120
Dreamcade went all out with their latest home arcade system, the Dreamcade Vision 120 by including a projector and 120 inch projection screen. The cabinet features authentic joystick controls, lighted trackball, spinner, and even a wireless Wii adapter. Games include Atari, Midway, Capcom, and Namco Arcade Classics. [$4,500]
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TAB Austria Virtual Pinball
So you're in the market for a pinball machine for your new game room, but you don't want to deal with the mechanical problems or maintenances that goes with owning your own pinball machine? TAB solves that problem with their "Virtual Pinball" machine that replaces the physical table with a digital one inside a vertically placed 42'' plasma display. Virtual Pinball features 6 games which include 3 virtual pinball games, 2 action games, and 1 strategy game. The table also features a realistic shock sensor and can be updated with new games via the internet and then downloaded to the Virtual Pinball's Hard Drive. [$TBD]
Dream Authentics Katana Video Arcade Cabinet and Digital Jukebox
The Katana Arcade Cabinet and Digital Jukebox has just about everything to make this a great addition to any game room or bachelor pad. To make your retro games as authentic as they were back in the day, the control deck has a variety of different control styles to play the classics just as you remembered them. [$2,495]
Buffalo BGC-UDM801
The Buffalo BGC-UDM801 is a great little compact gamepad that's perfect for you emulation fans who want a portable controller on the go. The controller itself has 8 buttons which should just about cover any possible control layout you throw at it and it also includes a retractable USB cord for extra portability. Available in Silver or Black [$35]
Novint Falcon
Upon first glance, Novint's Falcon looks like some odd Research and Development prototype that was never meant to see the light of day. So what is it? The Falcon is an innovative gaming controller that is operated by holding the center grip and moving it around, pushing it forward, and pulling back. All of these motions let you experience "haptic" sensitivity meaning it allows you feel realistic resistance and feedback. [$189]
Saitek X52 Pro
When you want to pull Top Gun style maneuvers in your favorite flight sim, a mouse and keyboard isn't exactly going to provide the best experience when you're going into an intense dog fight. The Saitek X52 Pro provides realistic controls as well as an array of customizable buttons to create the perfect gameplay experience. [$199]
Nintendo Mini Classics
Forget the Nintendo DS, its all about the old school LCD based handheld games from the 80s that started it all. The Nintendo Mini Classics are miniaturized keychain versions of the popular Game & Watch classics like Zelda and Donkey Kong and play just like we remember them. [$8.99]
