Nyko Type Pad for Xbox One Now Available at Major Retailers

QWERTY Keyboard Attachment Features Mini-Analog Nub and .Com Shortcut for Fast, Intuitive Typing

LOS ANGELES – October 27, 2015 – Leading console accessories manufacturer Nyko today announced the release of the Type Pad for Xbox One, a full QWERTY keyboard attachment that easily snaps onto the bottom of Xbox One controllers and streamlines textual communications, both in-game and out. The Type Pad improves upon two areas that gamers have demanded, with a mini-analog nub for quick menu navigation, and a “.com” shortcut button. You can find the Type Pad at GameStop, Amazon, or the Nyko online store today for $34.99.

“Traditional console controllers have been honed and optimized for modern play, but textual input remains fairly cumbersome,” said Chris Arbogast, Nyko’s head of sales and marketing. “The Type Pad aims to make some improvements in the areas of navigation and convenient, streamlined input, all in an attractive design that doesn’t detract from the gameplay.”

The Type Pad is compatible with original and new style Xbox One controllers, with support for headsets through a retractable 3.5” headphone jack, and allows players to simply switch between spoken and textual communications. It can also be used to make non-Xbox headsets functional with an old controller without the need for an adaptor. Additionally, the device acts as an Xbox headset adaptor, which provides complete access to both volume and mixer controls when using a new controller featuring the 3.5” headphone jack and a standard headset. The Type Pad communicates with the console via a small USB dongle (2.4ghz) and is powered directly by the controller.

CELEBRATE THE 80s WITH NEW ROCK BAND 4 TRACKS FROM DEPECHE MODE, INXS, AND NAKED EYES

Boston, Mass. – October 26, 2015 – Harmonix is excited to announce today that a selection of classic 80s tracks will be coming to the Rock Band™ 4 Music Store this Tuesday, October 27th for Xbox One and PlayStation ® 4, including music from Depeche Mode, INXS, and Naked Eyes.
Rock Band 4 players can celebrate the 80s with these classic tracks, starting with Depeche Mode’s “People Are People,” the group’s first breakout single in the United States, release in 1984. INXS’s 1985 Billboard Hot 100 hit “What You Need” will also be added to the Rock Band Music Store. Finally, Naked Eyes’ popular 1980s take on the catchy “Always Something There To Remind Me” rounds out this week’s Music Store releases.
Each track can be purchased individually for $1.99.

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) also announced today the start of pre-orders for the all-new Rock Band 4 USB Microphone, expected to ship in time for Holiday 2015.
Designed to enhance the award-winning Rock Band 4 gameplay that enables up to three vocalists to harmonize in-game, with the stage-grade Rock Band 4 USB Microphone players can jump into music and join the fun. Boasting a wide dynamic range and high Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), the Rock Band 4 USB Microphone provides a studio like experience for at-home singing sessions. Upgraded frequency response provides distortion-free vocals, ensuring that your voice is heard with utmost clarity, and the extended-length 15 foot USB cable provides plenty of room to rock around your living room!

HALO 5 Release Trailer

The launch of “Halo 5: Guardians” is nearly upon us, with just two short weeks left until fans can finally hunt the truth. On the heels of announcing that the game has gone gold, 343 Industries has released a new launch gameplay trailer for “Halo 5: Guardians.” Check out the video to see more gameplay and cinematic footage from the most ambitious “Halo” campaign in franchise history.

“Halo 5: Guardians” launches exclusively on Xbox One on Oct. 28, and stay tuned to Xbox Wire and Halo Waypoint for the latest updates. see trailer here https://youtu.be/TAi1pKfmGfs

PS4 Hard drive

Ps4 reportedly will allow the 500gb hard drive to be accessible to the owner of the system.The move gives the PS4 another big advantage over the Xbox One, which makes the hard drive inaccessible to consumers.