PlayStation 3 gamers looking for keyboard and mouse controls on first-person shooters will soon be able to use any combination of their choice. Penguin United is getting ready to introduce PS3 gamers to the Eagle-Eye Converter. Although the PS3 supports USB devices, very few games actually support keyboard and mouse control (are there any outside of Unreal Tournament III?). With Penguin United’s Eagle-Eye Converter, you’ll be able to configure a USB mouse and keyboard for FPS games like Modern Warfare 2, Borderlands, MAG and more.
Here are the Eagle-Eye Converter features, as noted by Penguin United:
- Customized Key Mapping Feature Transfers Command Data to Keyboard and Mouse.
- Same Data Transfer Rate as Original PS3 Controller for Greater Dexterity.
- Optional Turbo Mode for R1, R2, L1, L2 and the 4 Primary Action Buttons.
- Supports 2 USB Ports for Standard HID Keyboard and Mouse.
- Provides Turbo Function for Standard PS3 Controller when Not Using Keyboard/Mouse.
- Suggested retail price: $49.99
"One of the drawbacks with playing first-person shooters is the lack of speed and accuracy offered by traditional controllers," stated Richard Huang, President of Penguin United. "We found a simple solution by bypassing the controller and transferring the button features directly to the computer keyboard. The Eagle-Eye offers an amazing alternative for fans of shooting games."
Will the Eagle-Eye provide an edge over other FPS gamers using a Dualshock 3? Watch for a demo of the Eagle-Eye Converter at CES from January 7-10, at Booth #5413, North Hall.
Look for more details from penguinunited.com.
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Silent Hunter 5 will put you into a new perspective from a submarine simulation. Ubisoft today announced the upcoming PC game, Silent Hunter 5. The submarine sim will give you a first-person perspective as you play a submarine captain.
Watch the teaser trailer below.
Details from Ubisoft:
“Silent Hunter 5 ventures into uncharted territory and takes players behind the periscope of a German U-boat to take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. For the first time in the history of the series, players can live the life of a submarine captain from a first-person view and lead a crew in a critical campaign.”
Features:
VIEW AS A CAPTAIN: Walk through highly detailed submarines in the new first-person view and access every part of your U-boat.
BECOME A REAL LEADER: Interact with your crew, watch them perform their daily jobs and experience the tension and fear inside the U-boat through the new advanced order system.
WAR STRATEGIES: Choose your own strategy and select your targets with a new objective-driven, dynamic campaign.
ENEMY REACTIONS: Open new locations, upgrades and resupply possibilities, while the Allied ships adjust dynamically to your approach. Your actions will directly impact the evolution of the campaign.
NEW USER INTERFACE: Prowl the waters with a brand-new user interface. Now, every beginner can successfully command a sub while remaining free of confusion. In expert mode, experienced players will be provided all the necessary information and controls to command the sub completely on their own.
CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE: Experience the most realistic and immersive Silent Hunter ever created. Improved environment graphics create a powerful level of immersion as you operate authentic, highly detailed U-boats and fight against surface ships.
Silent Hunter 5 is in development by Ubisoft Romania and is estimated for a 2010 release for the PC platform. Watch for more details on the official website at www.silenthunter5.com.
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