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XMAS PERIPHERALS: SPECIAL FOCUS MERONCOURT THE UK distributor will be delivering a wealth of peripherals to shelves this Christmas from various vendors and labels, such as the Roccat range featured in MCV (02/10). Another notable Meroncourt label, Speedlink, has also got a number of promising items that should sell well in the festive season. The Wii Fit Protect & Carry 4-in-1 Bundle certainly holds potential given the imminent arrival of Nintendo’s Wii Fit Plus. The package boasts everything a Wii Fit user could want in terms of storage, transportation and power.
The accessories come in a special bag designed to carry the Wii Balance Board, and includes a rechargeable battery pack, silicone skins for the Wii Remote and Nunchuk and a soft mat that sits atop the Board to make workouts more comfortable. Next, the Duo Microphone Kit for Wii bundles two microphones together for karaoke titles such as U-Sing and We Sing. The mics have been developed to suppress background noise and sit comfortably in players hands. The three metre cable ensures players have enough freedom to move while crooning.
Nintendo owners will also enjoy Speedlink’s DSi Carry Case. Built to fit the DS Lite or DSi, this padded storage case and hard plastic exterior protects the handheld from damage while in transit. The case features a cute design of a sleeping tiger. PlayStation 3 gamers have also been catered for with the label’s 5-Port USB Expansion. With today’s models of the PS3 featuring only two USB ports rather than the original four, this innovative gadget allows users to connect up to five USB devices to their console.
Designed to complement the PS3’s style, this sleek black attachment blends into the console and enables gamers to use an external hard drive, TV tuner, USB Controllers and Guitar Hero or Rock Band instruments simultaneously. Finally, Speedlink’s Flexible Arm for PSP will be ideal for drivers who use their handheld as a SatNav system. The adjustable arm houses the PSP (both the 2000 and 3000 model) and attaches it securely to the dashboard or any similar surface, allowing for clear display of the Go!Explore navigation system.
Meroncourt offers accessories for PSP, Wii Fit and more
MERONCOURT: 01462 680 060
PDP’s roster for Q4 includes Pokemon and Nerf-branded products
PDP IT’S NOT JUST the locals that will dominate the shelves in the coming months. American firm PDP – which, incidentally, stands for Performance Designed Products – will also have a strong in-store presence as Christmas arrives. One of the many products the firm will be pushing during this busy time is its range of Energizer Power ‘N’ Play Station chargers. Devleoped in conjunction with notable battery manufacturers and bunny fans Energizer, these charging systems are available for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.
Each device charges two controllers simultaneously in just two and a half hours, although the PS3 iteration can charge up to four joypads using USB cables and a separate Wii version is available that houses four Remotes. While the PS3 and Wii editions come with special rechargeable battery packs, the Xbox 360 edition is also compatible with Microsoft’s official rechargeable battery. PDP also has close ties with familiar toy label Nerf to create such products as the Nerf Wii Wheel. Like many racing wheels for Nintendo’s best-selling console, this
comfortably houses the Wii Remote. However, crucially, the wheel boasts a thick layer of authentic Nerf foam to make it the most comfortable of its type on the market. Similar Nerf accessories are also available for Wii, including a Nerf Wii Sports pack, which features tennis rackets, golf clubs and baseball bats, and the Nerf Resort Swords Two Pack, which features shells modelled on the red and blue swords seen in Wii Sports Resort. Of course, the company has plenty of non-licensed products to offer, and is
expecting good things from its DS range in particular. For example, the DS mini backpack allows gamers to take their DS or DSi systems wherever they go. The backpack features a safe slot that holds the handheld, as well as plenty of extra storage for games. It comes in a range of colours. There is also a range of Pokémon stylus pens available. These each feature a sculpted Pokéball and a model of a Pokémon on top. Given the hundreds of Pokémon available, there are plenty of pens to choose from, ensuring that every monster-hunting fan will be satisfied.
PDP: 01908 847 580