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Gamer Overcomes Disability with Custom PlayStation 3 Controller

by Engadget Staff, posted Nov 11th 2008 at 3:14PM

Yeah, we may be hardened cynics -- our cold, black hearts have closed off to all but the most extraordinary tech-related stories, and we don't talk about the triumph of the human spirit a lot, but PlayStation 3 forum user KitsuneYume has us stepping outside our usual box today. With the help of an engineer, he made an "adaptive controller" that allows him to game with the pros despite serious disabilities. 20 out of 25 functions are accounted for by the system, and he uses his fingers, toes, and even his tongue to play -- your regular, everyday controller mod it ain't.

The creator said he uploaded the pictures to make sure folks who might need it are aware the technology exists, as he contacted Sony a while back and they weren't able to tell him where to look. We hope this helps gets the word out, because we think everyone should have and chance to lie, cheat, and steal their way through 'Fallout 3.'

[Thanks, Jason]

Downloadable 'GameBoy' Theme Gives iPhone a Retro Console Look

by Tim Stevens, posted Oct 29th 2008 at 1:54PM

Custom iPhone Theme Brings Shades of GameBoy

Anyone who spent their childhood playing on one of Nintendo's original GameBoy portable devices has that system's iconic pea-green colored screen permanently etched into their mind. It may have been ugly and low-contrast, but it is also a legend in the portable electronics world. Now, another pocketable icon has been updated to bring back shades of Nintendo's first handheld wunderconsole: A custom GameBoy-styled theme for the iPhone.

It's called iGameboy and was created by Rob Sheridan. There are two formats, one that shows the gray plastic surrounding of the screen and the GameBoy's various buttons, and another one (pictured above) that fills the entire screen with a soupy green and low-res icons. Sadly you'll need to have unlocked your iPhone to install this, and if you have custom applications you're on your own for making icons to support them (though the included list of icons is growing). If you're a fan of all things retro, this is a must-have add-on. [From: MacThemes, via: Boing Boing Gadgets]

Wearable Art: Put Your Photos On A Pair Of Shoes

by Will Safer, posted Aug 19th 2008 at 7:20PM

Kids have been drawing on their Keds sneakers for years. In fact, some artists use them as their canvas – but what if you don't have an artist's eye? Fret not (we know that's what you do), for customizable photo sneaks are here.

The folks at Zazzle.com have added Keds sneaks to their catalog of customizable products, and you can upload images and place them on the different panels of the shoes.

Some ideas:

photos of your toes.
photos of someone else's toes.
photos of your cat's toes.
perhaps a photo of one large toe.

You get the idea. Basically, if you've got the digital image then you've got a shoe design element. To test it out, we uploaded some pleasing nature shots. It's a pretty simple process, with preview screens and the ability to see the shoe from all angles. (See our handiwork above.)

The fancy footwear will run you $50 or more depending on style choices. [From Photojojo.]

Man Builds DIY Drive-In Theater

by Darren Murph, posted Aug 12th 2008 at 3:03PM

It's one thing to craft a home theater that keeps guests coming back weekend after weekend, but it's another to create one that keeps them rolling (literally) in by the dozens. Kevin Van fulfilled what we can only imagine was a mid-20s fantasy by building his very own backyard theater, complete with an Epson 77c projector, homemade 6-foot retractable screen and 8 vintage drive-in speakers rigged up to deliver 5.1 surround sound on his deck and 2-channel stereo around the pool.

There's also a concession stand, a homegrown outdoor subwoofer being pushed by 1,100 watts and a whole slew of other audio / video components. Those cruising through Fraser, Michigan should seriously look this guy up -- sounds like a great way to spend a few hours. [Via UberReview]

New, Smaller T-Mobile Sidekick -- Now With Custom Faceplates!

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jul 30th 2008 at 9:03AM

After all the buffoonery over what exactly T-Mobile intended to call its newest entry-level Danger handheld device, the carrier has ultimately decided to just go back to basics, drop the acronyms, and christen its new phone simply "Sidekick." Make no mistake, though -- this little puppy, which launches today, is a far cry from your daddy's Hiptop launched way back in 2002, thanks to a 400 x 240 WQVGA display, 2 megapixel camera with video recording capability, stereo Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, and a microSD slot.

Though it's being billed as the iD's spiritual successor, the Sidekick comes dangerously close to LX territory, so it should see some solid movement at the $149.99 asking price on a two-year contract. What's more, the Sidekick becomes Danger's first device with user-customizable shells (use everything from pre-made patterns to designs incorporating your own pictures, doodles, logos, insignia, etc), which are available directly from sidekickshells.com for $14.99 a pop (we've got both a really bad and a really frickin' great feeling about the ridiculous sorts of designs people are going to be coming up with there).

The whole shebang just went on sale today. 'Course, if you can't get out to a well-stocked T-Mobile store for the next few hours, be sure to check out our quick impressions and gallery on Engadget Mobile, yeah? [Source: T-Mobile]

Softbank Colors in 20 New Phones

by Tom Conlon, posted Jun 21st 2007 at 11:57AM

It seems Japanese phone maker Softbank is chasing leprechauns, hoping to score a pot of gold with its rainbow line of new phones. The phones are available in an unheard of choice of 20 Pantone colors. Pantone, for those who don't know, is a color scheme heavily used in print publishing and graphic design.

The phones feature Bluetooth, a two-megapixel cam and dual screens. But U.S. women hoping to add a few of these babies to the wardrobe are out of luck -- the phone is only available in Japan.

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