BlackHat Success: Never give up!

Author Michael Jeffreys personally interviewed 15 top motivational gurus in 1997 for his then upcoming book. After talking to gurus from Brian Tracy to Dr. Wayne Dyer, he distilled 8 Secrets to Success they all agreed upon. These secrets are still good today and are as follows:

1. Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life – In a society where people blame everything from their parents to the government for failure, those who don’t buy into this mentality or succumb to the “victim” thinking succeed. To blame something or somebody outside yourself is saying they have control of your life and not you. Someone else’s opinion of you doesn’t have to become your reality.

2. Live Your Life On Purpose - What separates motivational thinkers from the unsuccessful is that they believe they’re doing what they were put her to do. The difference between this and just living, is that the latter is just getting through the week with the least problems. But when you live your life on purpose, your main concern is doing the job right. For the entrepreneur this means finding a cause you believe in and building your business around it.

3. Be Willing to Pay the Price - Be willing to pay the price for your dreams. Wanting a big house, a luxury car, and a million dollars in the bank is all very nice, and everyone wants these things – but are you willing to pay the price to get them? This is one of the major differences between the successful and unsuccessful.

4. Stay Focused – Every day we’re bombarded with hundreds of tasks, phone calls, messages, and everyone competing for our time. Focusing requires giving up something in the present because you are investing your time in something that will pay off big-time down the road. Jack Canfield and Mark Hanson were turned by 30 publishers when they submitted the first “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book. Instead of giving up, they stayed focused on their goal and did four or five interviews per day for radio, TV, and newspapers, for five days a week for a whole year. Eventually, a small publisher decided to take a chance, and of course now it’s a best-seller that spawned an entire series that have sold more than 10 million copies.

5. Become An Expert in Your Field One striking factor all successful people have in common is how seriously they take their profession. They strive to be the best at what they do, and do almost anything to improve. If someone followed you around all day with a video camera at your business, would it be a tape you’d be proud of or embarrassed about? Make the decision today to work at being the best in your field. How? By finding out what the “best” in your field are doing, and do what they do.

6. Write Out a Plan for Achieving Your Goals - Write out an action plan/map for how you’re going to achieve your goals. Trying to reach your goals without a plan is like trying to drive from Los Angeles to Chicago without a map. A goal that isn’t written down is merely a wish or fantasy.

7. Never Give Up - Never, never, never give up. When you’re fully committed to achieving your goal, giving up is not an option. You must be willing do whatever it takes to make it happen. The power of perseverance is an awesome force. As someone once said, “inch by inch it’s a cinch”. Think of the lowly inchworm – if it pondered the length of the trip from start to finish before it started, it probably would never move. To a worm’s point-of-view, the garden path must look like a trip to Mars. Never give up! Keep on going like the Eveready battery bunny, and pretty soon you’re there.

8. Don’t Delay - Nobody knows how much time they have left to accomplish their dreams, and we must remember that we don’t have forever. The clock is ticking, and sooner or later your number comes up and you’re gone. Successful achievers know this too, but they don’t view it as a “negative”. Achievers use it to “spur them on”. They go after what they want as energetically and as passionately as possible, for as long as they have.

I had a friend who used to say, “Today is a check – cash it! Yesterday is an I.O.U. – forget it! Tomorrow is a promissory note, don’t bank on it!” I think that’s a pretty good summation of life, so go out there and cash in on that “today” check.

How to Connect a Nintendo Wii With a Linksys Wireless WRT160N

The Nintendo Wii game console allows users to connect to the Internet using the system's built-in Wi-Fi adapter. Although the Wii is compatible with almost every wireless router available, certain routers--including the Linksys WRT160N--require gamers to make minor adjustments to the Wii and the router in order to get a stable wireless connection.

Instructions

 Customize the Linksys WRT160N Settings

 1. Use your computer to log into the Linksys WRT160N wireless router by typing "http://192.168.1.1" into a web browser's Internet address bar.

 2. Enter your user name and password to access the Linksys WRT160N's options.

 3. Select "Basic Wireless Settings," then click the "Wireless" tab.

 4. Change your "Channel" to either "1" or "11."

 5. Log out of your Linksys WRT160N by closing the web browser.


 Connect the Nintendo Wii to the Linksys WRT160N

 1. Click on the "Wii" icon on the bottom left corner of the screen on the Wii's main menu.

 2. Select "Wii Settings."

 3. Choose the "Internet" option. It is the third option from the top of the list.

 4. Open the "Connection Settings" menu.

 5. Pick any available "Connection" on the list, and choose the "Wireless" option for that connection.

 6. Click the "Search for an Access Point" button.

 7. Choose the Linksys WRT160N wireless connection once the Wii displays a list of available connections. Your Nintendo Wii will immediately connect to the wireless router.

Review: AmpliTube iRig

Connect the iRig to your iPod or iPhone and combine the Amplitube parts in different ways. You can create a host of sounds to use in various music styles.

Last month IK Multimedia announced AmpliTube iRig for iPhone iPod iPad. It became available zeromartz.com for $16.34 recently, and looks like one of the truly unique products for budding musicians. This hardware and software set up gives you a mobile guitar amp with sound effects software.

 

The Hardware

The simple hardware, the iRig interface adapter, looks plain, but packs a punch. It uses a 1/4" mono instrument input, feeds the signal into an iPhone or iPod touch, and sends the resulting output to an external source via a 1/8" stereo jack.

It is roughly the size of a standard guitar slide, so you can easily be throw the iRig into a guitar bag without taking up much space, which allows you to bring the device wherever you take your guitar. The overall build feels solid and I can’t imagine it breaking from the normal wear and tear of lugging it around with my other guitar gear.


iRig Next To Guitar Slide

The Software

I am a long time fan of IK Multimedia’s desktop amp modeling software, Amplitube, so I am excited to see how the experience transfers to a mobile platform. I must admit, the first time I launched the application I had low expectations, but was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality of the default clean setting. While obviously not a substitute for a real amplifier, Amplitube can create a variety of very usable sounds. After taking some time to become familiar with the software’s interface, I created several different tones that sounded similar to those that I could create with my own equipment.


Amplitube Main Display

I tested the full version of the modeling software, AmpliTube, which includes 11 stomp box effects, 5 amp models, 5 cabinet models, and 2 microphone simulations. By combining the various parts in different ways, you can create a host of sounds to use in various music styles. I think that Amplitube’s strengths lie in its clean settings, as many of the distortion sounds tend to sound similar, with more of a fuzz sound then a classic overdrive. I do not mean to say that the overdriven sounds are unusable. With the right tweaking I was able to get some great sounding Blues tones with just a little bit of distortion, in addition to some Jimi Hendrix-esque fuzz sounds.


Amplitube Settings

Luckily, to go along with the thousands of effect combinations, IK Multimedia has included a system for storing and recalling presets. You can store up to 32 different presets, which allows for a wide variety of tones. It would be nice if you could add custom names or tags to distinguish the tones, but presently they are only numbered. After I added more than 15 presets, it was too easy to forget which number is associated with each tone.

In addition to the tone modeling features, Amplitube includes a built-in metronome and tuner. This application’s best use may be for practicing, so these two tools are extremely handy. The tuner rests in the bottom tool bar and you can see it at all times for quick tuning changes, while the metronome rests in the dedicated “Tools” window. Unfortunately, the metronome lacks features and only offers tempo settings ranging from 60 BPMs to 240 BPMs, with no options for beat division. However, I appreciate the inclusion of a tap to set the tempo feature. Also included is the ability to import songs, so you can play along, with the added functionality of looping sections. Unfortunately, they include no direct iPod access, which means you must import songs into the application separately over a Wi-Fi connection.


Amplitube Tools

At the end of the day, what it all really comes down to is how the software sounds, and in Amplitube for the iPhone, the results are surprisingly good. I did not believe that I could use my phone to create such workable guitar tones. While I will not hook the iRig into my setup for a live performance, the overall quality and expandability blows away any other portable, practice rig that I have come across. I can easily see myself using this setup nightly to extend practicing hours.

 

 

 

5in1 Camera Connection Kit Card Micro SD USB for iPad 2

Have you seen that most iPad/iPad accessories from Apple do one thing and one thing only? Why can’t they fit a camera connection kit, the AV dock, the card reader to one device and charge a little bit more for that? It all has to do with profits, of course: why sell one 45$ accessory when you could sell three dedicated ones for 30$ each, right?

Well, I kind of hate that and that’s why I’ve decided to tell you about the third party 5-in-1 Connection Kit from an unknown iPad accessories manufacturer. It’s available at zeromartz.com for $25.50

So let’s see the main functions of the 5 in 1 Connection Kit for iPad:

• TV connection for Video Playback (not HDMI)
• SD card reader for Data transfer (needs a  DCIM folder to be able to transfer data)
• Micro SD (T-Flash) card for Data transfer (also needs a  DCIM folder to be able to transfer data)
• Computer for Data Sync / USB Port for charging
• Keyboard for data input / DC for picture and video input

That’s a lot of functions this small dongle can do and it’s compatible with the iPad and iPad 2 running iOS versions 4.1.0, 4.2.1 and 4.3. Other firmware versions won’t work, so make sure you have updated you iPad to one of these. Also consider the fact you can only connect one device at a time, but that’s hardly an issue.

1900mAh External Battery Cover For iPhone 4

1900mAh External Battery Cover For iPhone 4

This External Power Battery Pack Air and integrated case for iPhone 4 / 4G is an ideal and powerful companion for your endeared iPhone4. It acts both as a protective case and also as an excellent external battery pack. The potent built-in 1900 mAh Lithium-ion Polymer battery can be engaged using the On/Off switch button at your will and it is able to provide additional talk time by up to 6~7 hours for your iPhone4 and stand time by 5 days. This case is stylish and portable with textured Black non-slip finish: 2 in 1 battery & Docking as well as provides full body coverage for your iPhone4.

Bluetooth Wireless Slide Keyboard Hard Case for iphone 4


This Bluetooth Sliding Keyboard Case for Apple iPhone 4 frees you from the pains of having to use an on-screen keyboard! It pairs over Bluetooth using wireless connectivity and features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that includes Home and Search buttons. It's powered by a lithium rechargable battery and is charged via its USB mini B port. Its on/off switch lets you conserve its battery life, too! Simply snap in your iPhone 4 (AT&T or Verizon), pair your devices, and you've got a fully functional keyboard ready to slide out whenever you need it! Get yours today!

AmpliTube iRig interface adapter for iPad iPhone iPod

AmpliTube iRig is a combination of an easy-to-use instrument interface adapter and guitar and bass tone mobile software.

With AmpliTube iRig, you can plug your guitar into your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad and jam anywhere with world class guitar and bass tone right in the palm of your hand - from the leader in studio-class guitar and bass software.

Simply plug the iRig interface into your mobile device, plug your instrument into the appropriate input jack, plug in your headphones, amp or powered speakers, download 'AmpliTube FREE' version for iPhone or for iPad, and start rocking!

You'll have at your fingertips the sound and control up to 4 recombinable simultaneous stompbox effects amplifier cabinet microphone just like a traditional guitar or bass stage rig!

Add amps and effects as you need them - you can expand your rig with up to 11 stomps, 5 amps, 5 cabinets and 2 microphones in the AmpliTube iRig app custom shop.

3-Channel MiNi Metalic RC Helicopter Play With iPad iPhone iPod

This is a 3-Channel Mini Metal RC Helicopter for iPad iPhone, and iPod Touch, to enjoy flying helicopter with your iPad iPhone, and iPod Touch, this is it! The remote helix helicopter features ultra-micro size and light weight, perfect for indoor flying. With high quality balance beam and blades, the rechargeable helix helicopter flies stably. In particular tail and undercarriage designed to be easily achieved progress, from top to bottom, left and other basic manipulation. And the rechargeable helix helicopter is with super light-weight and strength shell with fancy finishes detailing, which provides great protection and attractive shape. Great fun for you, do not miss it, you will get more than you paid!

Best iphone 4 Accessories

Bluetooth Wireless Slide Keyboard Hard Case for iphone 4

 

This Bluetooth Sliding Keyboard Case for Apple iPhone 4 frees you from the pains of having to use an on-screen keyboard! It pairs over Bluetooth using wireless connectivity and features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that includes Home and Search buttons. It's powered by a lithium rechargable battery and is charged via its USB mini B port. Its on/off switch lets you conserve its battery life, too! Simply snap in your iPhone 4 (AT&T or Verizon), pair your devices, and you've got a fully functional keyboard ready to slide out whenever you need it! Get yours today!

1900mAh External Battery Cover For iPhone 4

 

1900mAh External Battery Cover For iPhone 4

Brand New,High quality
Original Package

Description:

· Portable, compact and simplicity.
· Sealed design and very convenient to use.
· Non-slip and comfortable grip design.
· One LED charge status indicator light.
· Custom fit for the contour of iPhone 4G precisely.
· Designed for use on the go or in an emergency.
· Prevent your iPhone 4G from scratches and dust.
· Used for charging your iPhone 4G anytime and anywhere.
· Extend the working time of your cell phone.


Feature:

· One switch on/off button for easy operation.
· Come with a foldable stand for supporting your iPhone easily.
· Compatible with iPhone 4G.
· Battery type: lithium-ion battery.
· Capacity: 1900mAh.
· Standby time: up to 230 hours.
· Talk time: up to 6 hours on 4G,up to 8 hours on Wi-Fi
· Internet use: up to 5.5 hours on 3G, up to 8 hours on Wi-Fi
· Audio playback: up to 30 hours
· Video Playback: up to 8 hours
· Input voltage: DC 5V.
· Output voltage: DC 5V.
· Weight: 105g  (original package)
· Cover Size:12.5*6.3*1.6 cm
 

GEVEY Pro iPhone 4 4G Turbo Unlock SIM Card Jailbreak

 

Features:

    * 100% Brand New and High Quality!
    * Fashion design, Easy to Slide.
    * Type: Unlock Turbo Sim Card & Unlock Sim Card Tray
    * Name: Gevey Pro
    * Fits Product: All Apple iPhone 4
    * Firmware Compatibility: iPhone 4G 4.0, 4.1, 4.2.1, 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3 Version
    * Baseband Compatibility: 1.59.00, 2.10.04, 3.10.01, 4.10.01
    * Latest Version has No Cutting Involved!
    * iPhone 4G is not included

After Opening the Package:

    * Open the SIM tray of Phone by ejection tool
    * Put the SIM unlock into the slot of SIM tray
    * Attach SIM card together with SIM unlock
    * Slide the SIM tray into the Phone SIM cabinet

Iphone 4 Wireless Charger

Features:

1. Wireless pin touch charger
2. Simply place your iPhone on the case and stick on the charging pad and power up
Specifications:
For iPhone 4
Input Voltage: 5V
nput Current: 800mA(Max)
Output voltage: 5V
Output current: 1A(Max)
USB output voltage:5V
USB output current: 1500mA
Capacity: 2700mAh
Packing saiz::15.3*9.1*5.8(CM)
warranty: 12 months

 

 

 

 

Wireless charger for Iphone 4

Introduction:

Wireless charger works on the principle of transferring power through electromagnetic induction.It is designed for iphone series products,also for rechargeable battery and other chargeable devices.It includes an AC adapter,a charging base and a wireless receiver case.Via AC adapter as power supply,power on the charging base.Put your chargeable device into the wireless receiver case and place it on the charging base.The wireless charger will operate normally.
*  Fits anywhere
VT-104 Wireless charger is the perfect solution for mobile phone charging in multiple locations in the home and office
*  Easy to use
Simple place on the charging base to charge your phone,no plugging and unplugging

It's available at http://www.zeromartz.com/iphone-4-wireless-charger-p-1099.html of $49.95

Features:
*  Input:DC 18+0.5V
*  USB port Output:DC 5V+0.2V/500mA
*  Wireless output:DC 5V+0.2V/500mA
*  Low standby current
*  LED indication
1)Power ON :red LED light up
2)Blue LED light up means charging state or preparing for charging
3)Over temperature red LED flashing
*  Power efficiency:>=70%
*  Operating Temperature range:-10°C---+40°C
*  Storage Temperature range:-25°C---+85°C
*  Comply with FCC/CE standards

How to use
Wireless receiver case as a safeguard for your phone's case.One time replasement of your phone's case,formfitting design that mirrors your phone's original design.
AC adapter as power supply,power on the charging base red LED light up.Place your phone on the charging base,it will chaege your phone automatically.At the same time the blue LED in the charging base light up.
You can use "USB output port" to charge your chargeable device with USB cable.
This charger built in temperature detect function,when temperature is over request it will shut off and red LED will blink.When temperature revert to normally it will restart to charge automatic.
Please uplug the AC adapter when this charger don't operate.

3-Channel MiNi Metalic RC Helicopter Play With iPad iPhone iPod

This is a 3-Channel Mini Metal RC Helicopter for iPad iPhone, and iPod Touch, to enjoy flying helicopter with your iPad iPhone, and iPod Touch, this is it! The remote helix helicopter features ultra-micro size and light weight, perfect for indoor flying. With high quality balance beam and blades, the rechargeable helix helicopter flies stably. In particular tail and undercarriage designed to be easily achieved progress, from top to bottom, left and other basic manipulation. And the rechargeable helix helicopter is with super light-weight and strength shell with fancy finishes detailing, which provides great protection and attractive shape. Great fun for you, do not miss it, you will get more than you paid!



Full function 3 channel radio control (Left /Right, Forward/Backward, Hover, and Lands)
With Gyro and battery safe-guard
With lights ( can be switched on/off )
Real life helicopter styling
3 channel digital proportional control
The 3 channel Mini metal helicopter
Battery:3.7V 200mah battery( Safe guard) (included)
Charge time: about 40 minutes
Flying time: about 5 minutes

2010 I-device, parrot AR. Drone. Famous on CES. It makes us enjoy the feeling of fly with our handset-iPhone, iPad and iPod tune. Now, we have the new I-device for you, simpler, smaller and more controllable

Static Evaluation
Well packaged, get well protected, the i-helicopter comes in good condition to you. And we always do our best to make sure that our customers can get the best products

The coaxial RC helicopter has 2 sets of main rotor blades mounted one above the other. The main blades spin in opposite directions to each other, thus cancelling out each other's torque force. So, because there is no torque when both rotors are spinning at the same speed, the fuselage of the helicopter has no tendency to spin round in any particular direction. And that makes the RC helicopter while on hovering will be more stable

The use of yaw control in RC helicopters is made easier by a gyro which is an electronic device that is connected between the receiver and the tail rotor control. The gyro senses any rotational movement of the helicopter that isn't result of a signal to the receiver, and it makes fine adjustments to the tail rotor speed or blade pitch to suit the torque force at that precise moment, hence dampening out any unwanted yaw. Gyros make these calculations and corrections at lightning speed, so much so that the pilot doesn't notice anything other than a stable helicopter

High quality material with great design, the Tail rotor can well offset the propeller’s torque force. Keeps the helicopter in balance and provides great steering force



Switch your helicopter power to OFF. Connect slot of USB line to the CHG. USB remains being lighting-OFF during charging time. When the USB lights ON, charging is completed

Like charging your helicopter, plug the slot of USB line to this CHG. During charging time, the USB light-ON. Charging finished when lighting-OFF
App Down Load And Install

Login on APP Store, search I-Helicopter. You will see the image like this photo. And please choose the PHISON presented which is free for download

Choose PHISON’s I-helicopter, you will see the left image above. And touch the INSTALL, the app will be installed



Touch the “i- helicopter” on your screen, this photo appeared. A cute Happy Cow

Following Happy Cow, i-Controller is coming. Click RED “Go” to choose your helicopter

This is 777-170, 3-Channel, Gyroscopes System included. Please choose the one in the RED circle
I-Control Interface Instruction

How to Fly Smoothly

Make sure you plug in the transmitter and maximum volume before flying

Choose your channel. Switch OFF to ON. Then put your finger on throttle stick, direct “UP”. Then the helicopter is rising


Let's have a look at some picture to show the status of the helicopter.

Brief Summary

    As we play with this new i-device. It is so controllable and interesting. It is designed for the i-fans who are over 14 years old. The disadvantages are that the flying time just 5 minutes and there is no camera which the Parrot Ar.Drone has. If you have expiercence of RC device, you could enjoy it quickly, if not, no matter, this is a first step RC device to make you get into the RC WORLD.

Package Included:

• 1 x Helicopter Glider Aircraft
• 2 x Tail Propeller
• 1 x Transmitter
• 2 x Rotor Blades
• 2 x Link Connector
• 1 x Manual
• 1 x USB Charger

How to Fix PS3 Online - Simple Steps of PS3 Online Repair

In this article you are going to learn how to fix your PS3 online using simple tips and techniques that mean even the least tech-savvy gamer can repair their console in the comfort of their own home. Don't spend $150 on having Sony fix your PS3, and don't risk your console's safety with any other 3rd party repair centers. Keep reading instead to learn about cheap PS3 online repair that you can use to help fix your console today.
If you want to learn how to fix your PS3 online then you will be relieved to learn that there are a few basic steps you should always follow first when trying to fix any PS3 error. Here they are:
1. Remove the hard drive from your PS3, and then carefully re-install it. A lot of errors on the PS3 platform are caused by a loose HDD connection, so by reconnecting it you may be able to solve the problem. However, you need to be very careful that you do not accidentally damage your console's hard drive while handling it!
2. Update the software and firmware on your PS3. If you cannot do this from the console itself, then go to the Sony website on your computer, download any available updates, place them on a USB drive, and then upload them to your PS3 this way. Ensure that you accurately follow all instructions right down to the letter, as you do not want to mess up a software installation.
3. Simply leave your console switched off for a while before turning it back on. A lot of PS3 error codes are caused by overheating, so by giving it time to cool down you can often temporarily fix the problem. This is a critical thing to remember to do when learning to how to fix your PS3 online; however, it is often overlooked by many gamers as being "too simple".

 

How to connect an iPhone or iPad to HD TV

HDMI 1080p to TV Adapter Dock for iPad iPhone4 iTouch 4

Feature:
• 100% brand new and high quality!
• Support to transmit the video and audio to HD TV or your HDMI to dock for iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, used to not only transmit video, data but also be as charger.
• Support 702P/1080P HD digital signal output
• Support videos, movies, MTV, broadcast, etc
• The HDMI adapter is a small, just like the camera connection kit for ipad, and it's very easy to carry to anywhere
• Plug and play, no need power supply, no need jailbreak
• Additional USB port can transmit data and charge

Specifications:
• Size: 5.1*5*1.1cm
• Weight:36g
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Silver White
• Support Port: HDMI / USB2.0

Compatible with:
• For iPad / iPhone 4 / iPod touch 4
 
It's available at zeromartz.com of $35.65

can your play Nintendo DS games on a Nintendo Wii?

 Unfortunately, you cannot simply play your Nintendo DS games on the Nintendo Wii. However, there are a number of ways that the DS and Wii can interact. Some Wii games allow you to use the DS as an alternate controller or to add content to games for each platform from the same series. The Wii's online store also allows you to download and purchase games and demos for the DS. So while you cannot simply play your portable DS games on the Wii, there is plenty that you can do with both consoles.

 Wii/DS connection

 * The Wii and DS are made to connect to one another automatically. To connect them, make sure that both consoles are on. You will have to make sure that the Wii's wi-fi is turned on. To do this, choose "Options" from the main Wii menu, select "Settings," and then choose "Connections." Make sure that the wi-fi option is enabled. Your DS should automatically find the Wii through its automatic wireless connection, and you should not have to configure anything. Note you can only save downloaded games or demos from the Wii on the Nintendo DSi. Earlier versions of the DS will be able to use all the other functions, but only the DSi has a memory card on which you can save.

 Game interactions

 * Some Wii and DS games are made to support specific interactions between the two consoles. For example, the DS game "Pokemon Battle Revolution" uses the Wii's internet capabilities to allow you to challenge players in different locations, a function you can only use when the DS is connected to a Wii with an active Internet connection. Other games, like Pokemon Diamond or Pearl, allow you to use the DS as a controller for the Wii version, rather than the standard Wii controller. Some games, like "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time," have been released on both platforms. and you can transfer data, such as saved games or other advancements, between the Wii and DS versions.

 Nintendo Channel and the DS

 * The "Nintendo Channel" on the Wii's main menu is an online store. You can purchase demos and games here for both the Wii and the DS. In order to play the purchases on a DS, you must first download them to your Wii and then transfer them to your DS using the onscreen instructions for each game.

US$22.99

Nunchuck and Remote Controller for Wii

US$14.80

MotionPlus for Nintendo Wii

US$7.93

Classic Controller for Wii

US$56.00

250GB HDD Hard Drive for Xbox 360 Slim

Top 5 Playstation 2 Accessories

The PS2 is one of the most popular consoles ever produced and has some excellent accessories for PS2 gamers. Any gamer looking to properly accessorize their system should seriously consider these five must-have PS2 accessories.

The PS2 You Love & The PS2 Accessories You Want

Sony’s PS2 is arguably the most popular gaming console of all time. It was the PS2 that brought gaming out of the basements and bedrooms of America and proved that video games could be a mainstream pastime. With over 74 million units sold worldwide, the PS2 is the standard to which all modern consoles aspire. It’s safe to say that there are still quite a few people enjoying their PS2’s in spite of the introduction of newer consoles like the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. With a much lower cost of entry and a huge library of PS2 games, there’s little chance people will stop buying PS2’s anytime soon.
For those looking for PS2 accessories, here are some of the most useful addons that will help you get the most out of your PS2 console.

Sony PS2 Memory Card 64MB

Saving to the games themselves is a concept that died along with the cartridge-based games of the N64 era. Today, gamers who want to be able to pick up their game where they left off must save their game to a separate memory card. No console is complete without one.  

I highly recommend avoiding third-party memory cards. Sony’s original 8 meg card is still the safest and most reliable way to ensure that your PS2 game data is not lost or corrupted.

Sony Playstation 2 DVD Remote Controller Kit

One of the PS2’s biggest selling points when it launched was the built-in DVD playback capabilities. This appeal hasn’t diminished with time, and those who dislike having multiple devices cluttering up their living rooms might prefer to use their PS2 for both gaming and movie watching. Controlling playback with a Dual Shock controller is awkward, however, so I recommend a separate DVD remote. Again, the first-party remote is the best way to go. Third-party remotes don’t always give you full functionality and tend to be of much lower quality. So, when you're looking for PS2 remotes, I would recommend going with the Sony brand that was created for your PS2 specifically. It's well worth the money.

Sony PS2 Component AV Cable

Anyone with a modern LCD or Plasma TV is going to want the highest possible picture quality from their PS2. Hooking your console up with component cables is one of the easiest ways to ensure that the picture is as sharp as possible on modern televisions. I recommend the first-party component cables for PS2 consoles if you can find them. Monster also makes a very nice set of PS2 component cables for those willing to pay a bit more.

Sony PS2 Multitap

Unlike the Gamecube, the PS2 only has two controller ports. Those who wish to engage in four-player gaming sessions are going to need the Multitap add on. Once more, I heartily recommend the first-party Sony Multitap for PS2 consoles if you can find it. Be careful though, the “slim” and “original” PS2 models require different multitaps. Make sure you’re getting the correct one for PS2 consoles that you own before you place your order. The multitaps are excellent additions for PS2 consols though as it easily allows you to play some great games with three friends instead of just one.

Logitech PS2 2.4Ghz Wireless Controller

The sole exception to my aversion to third-party accessories is the excellent wireless controllers produced by Logitech. These are among the most solid and responsive controllers I’ve ever personally used. The quality of the Logitech controller is easily equal to that of the Dual Shock 3. The response time is amazing, and the batteries seemingly last forever in this controller. I whole-heartedly recommend it for anyone looking to purchase a second controller for their system. Once you’ve used the Logitech wireless PS2 controller, you’ll never want to go back to your Dual Shock 2.
Just remember that its wireless. There’s no cord to stop it if you become especially frustrated after losing to the final boss in Tekken 3 and throw it across the room. This is a lesson I learned the hard way
Any of these five accessories would make an excellent add on to a new system purchase or gift for the Playstation 2 gamer in your life. Those wishing to get the absolute most from their system need look no further.