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The 8BitDo wireless adapter is now available for purchase from Play-Asia, but right now it’s only for NES controller ports, so it only supports two main action buttons despite working with all 8BitDo wireless controllers (this is according to the source, Analogue; you can get more details here). I guess we’ll have to wait for a Super […]

After hearing raves about this controller from gamers I trust, I just had to give the Buffalo Classic USB Gamepad a try for myself. While I personally plan on using it with my Retro Freak console, it also works with a PC or most other devices that are compatible with standard USB gamepads. The Buffalo Classic […]

ODB-II ports are found on almost all US production cars after 2004 and import cars after 2007. This evolution of the ODB standard provides a candidate list of vehicle parameters to monitor, along with how to encode the data for each. In short, this is the type of information that your car polls to provide […]

If there’s one thing we know smartphone users like, it’s taking photos, and taking photos often means taking selfies. Unfortunately, taking a good selfie is often difficult because of the lack of light, with few phones having a sufficiently bright screen or a front-facing flash. The Cyxus Portable Mini Spotlight Flash for Smartphone is a solution […]

Available in black or white, the Bukm 6 Outlet Surge Protector with 8 USB Ports is a well-built and compact multi-strip outlet. The cord is six feet long and has a velcro tie to keep it neatly organized when not in use. In the box is the multi-strip outlet and a small instruction card with […]

The Enco ET-09 Clip on Guitar Tuner is a tiny, clip on headstock tuner with vibration detection and fast response for guitar, bass, and ukulele instruments. The built-in LCD display is easy-to-understand, even if, like me, you don’t know much of anything about how to properly tune an instrument on your own. Basically, you just […]

If you have a pool, hot tub, or bath tub that you’d like to add a light show to, the Multi-Color Underwater Disco Ball from iPool Accessories delivers. There are five different operating modes controlled from a single button where the various LEDs alternate on and off states and various color patterns. In the box […]

The Playtoy RC Remote Control Train Toy for Toddlers is deceiving. The packaging screams of cheap Asian knock-off, the kind you’d find at a flea market kiosk or in a dollar store. Fortunately, as the old saying goes, it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and what’s on the inside is something worth the asking […]