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Geekscape Tech Review: Titanfall 2 Wired Controller, Talon Wireless Controller, and Wired Marauder SRS Headset

by GadgetManDecember 6, 2016

Well, here is another time that I get to write about PDP products, and this time, I’m going to talk about PDP’s gaming accessories for the Xbox One. Two of them are the Titanfall 2 related, and one is the Wireless Remote.

I’ll start with a Titanfall 2 related product with the controller. It is a wired controller, but it features a detachable cable. You will notice that wonderful military camo color paint job, but it is more than just the new coat of paint.

The Titanfull 2 controller has a soft-touch finish as well as some responsive analog sticks. You can also get a gaming advantage with up to 6 different actions. By the way, you can adjust the game and chat audio levels without interruption.

Let’s see, what else does it have? Well, it has the dual rumble motors and impulse triggers, not to mention a 3.5 mm headset jack. But enough about that, doesn’t it look sexy? By the way, it is also good for the PC as well.

Yeah, you know that you want to put this in your hands. You can purchase it on the PDP site for about $59.99.

As for the Talon Wireless Remote, I will have to say that this is worth owning as well. After all, the Xbox allows for a lot of control for video content, so it is actually much better to have a remote control.

I know that there are times when the Xbox controller can get bumped and then your video skips…a lot. You might as well have better control of your streaming video, Blu-ray, or whatever you are watching.

The best part about this is that no setup is required, and it comes with the 2 AAA batteries that you need. By the way, you can control the channel and volume of the TV with this, and it has a soft rubber texture. It also has some great motion-activated backlit buttons.

So yes, there are a lot of great features, and it can be purchased on the PDP site for $19.99.

Let’s close with the Wired Marauder SRS Headset. I would imagine that Titanfall 2 has been doing pretty well since the end of last month, and so it makes sense that there are all kinds of accessories with that theme from this very popular gaming franchise.

This headset has 40 mm Neodymium dynamic haptic audio drivers, as well as the obligatory flexible boom mic. Like the LVL 5 Plus for the PS4, it has very easy to access controls at the ear cup. Speaking of ear cups, these are quite comfortable and the headband is adjustable as well.

By the way, it has the PDP trademark lights, and look at the Titanfall paint job (similar to the controller). The Titanfall 2 Marauder SRS Headset for the Xbox One is available for $69.99 on the PDP site.

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Geekscape Tech Review: PDP Afterglow AG 9 (PS4), Afterglow LVL 5 Plus (PS4), and Titanfall 2 Backpack (with OGIO)

by GadgetManDecember 5, 2016

If you have heard of PDP, then you know that they make some great video game accessories. These particular accessories, made for all three consoles, have a habit of glowing, which has become their trademark. I’ll talk more about them tomorrow, but today, I’m going to cover two headsets for the PS4 and a specially made Titanfall 2 backpack made in partnership with OGIO.

I’ll start with the Afterglow AG 9 wireless headset, and it has powerful 50 mm drivers with two distinct audio modes of Bass Boost and Pure Audio. It also has a unique headband design for adjusting for comfort, and it has the blue lights. The wireless capability is achieved thanks to the included USB transmitter.

Another feature is the boom microphone that is flexible and removable. Yes, it is made for making conversation online while you are playing on the PS4.
You should be able to purchase the Afterglow AG 9 on the PDP site for $99.99.

As for the Afterglow LVL 5 Plus, it has 40 mm Neodymium drivers as well as a dynamic haptic driver. This great sound will be on your on your head in the form of a comfortable headband design, and you can drown out the rest of the world with some over the ear cups.

While I’m on the subject of ear cups, PDP was smart enough to put the volume and mute right on the ear cup of the Afterglow LVL 5. There is also a nice and adjustable boom microphone.

You should be able to find the Afterglow LVL 5 Plus on the PDP site for $49.99.

Oh, and by the way, both PS4 headsets have the lights. They are blue because it is the PS4. I think the model for the Xbox One is green. I wonder if the color of the lights is some kind of standard for gaming systems.

Time to change gears and talk about something Titanfall 2 related. This Licensed Titanfall 2 PDP product is also an OGIO Backpack, and I have to say that it is not necessarily for hardcore Titanfall fans only. PDP apparently had some kind of partnership with OGIO, who makes some really great backpacks.

Most backpacks designed for laptops usually do 15-inch ones, but this one is good for 17-inch laptops, and the padding will keep not only your computer safe, but you can slip a tablet in there as well. Yes, a lot of backpacks have this, and this is just the first zippered area. The second zippered-off area is good to stuff quite a few things in.

Then there are two zippered pockets on the outside, and they can store a lot of pens, calculators, as well as accessories to your laptop and tablet. Hey, you got to put those charging cords and other things somewhere.

Yes, you could just get an ordinary laptop backpack for that, and there are a lot to choose from. However, does your backpack have Velcro patches from Titanfall 2? I’m just going to say no.

Now, I couldn’t find the Titanfall backpack on either the PDP or OGIO site, but I was able to find it on Amazon for $90.22.

E3 2016: Display Your Amiibo In Style With These Nintendo Themed Stands By PDP

by Josh JacksonJune 27, 2016

As anyone who has been caught up in the Amiibo craze can tell you, after spending a small fortune on all the Nintendo themed figurines, it becomes hard to store all of them. If you were hoping for some kind of relief, that was squashed the second the company decided to announce new Super Mario Bros and Legend of Zelda figures coming out in 2016 and beyond. With this in mind, PDP had some really cool stands on display that will let you take your fandom to the next level.

First, the Spinning Fire Bar Display reminds us of some of our most frustrating moments from the NES days with 30 years of nostalgia to make us remember it fondly. With an actual spinning plastic flame in front of your Amiibo of choice, it’s a pretty great way of making your villainous characters seem all the more intimidating. The Fire Bar Display retails for $14.99.

Then again, I don’t know anyone who only has one Amiibo, which is why the Donkey Kong Display will be able to hold as many as you can squeeze under your roof. Modeled after the 1981 arcade classic, the standard package holds up to nine figures, with three on each row of scaffolding held above each other with sets of ladders. When asked, PDP confirmed that you’ll be able to buy multiple sets and stack them even higher. Do you think my landlord would be okay with raising the ceiling a couple of feet? The Donkey Kong Display will release at a $19.99 price point.

Amiibo collecting isn’t all about Mario though, which is why a new Master Sword Stylus Display was revealed alongside the rest of this impressive lineup. Perhaps the most exciting product of the bunch, this stand serves both as a great way to display your favorite amiibo, while giving you an envy inducing stylus to use with your 3DS. If that wasn’t enough of a reason to get excited, the display makes a pulling sound when you take the Master Sword out, while an insertion sound effect plays when it’s put back in. Obviously designed to go with the Legend of Zelda line of figures, you can technically use them with any amiibo you want, finally giving us a glimpse of what Callie or Marie might look like as Heroes of Time. Like the Spinning Fire Bar, this stand will be $14.99.

Rounding out PDP’s Nintendo related products are some non-amiibo goods, which feature two familiar franchises. First, the Pop N Display Question Block mimics the in game blocks their modeled after by housing our most prized possessions, which in this case, is our 3DS games! Folding out to hold ten at a time, I would love to bring this with me when I’m out so I can show off my Mario fandom while not having to scramble to find all my games. Just don’t be an idiot like me and leave it somewhere! That’s a lot of stuff to lose at once that could send you into a downward spiral. The Pop N Display Question Block will cost you $9.99.

Lastly, if you want to protect both your games AND your handheld, Toon Link has us covered with the Legend of Zelda Slim Storage Armor. This green New 3DS XL case displays the Wind Waker protagonist in the heat of battle, keeping our handheld safe from drops and scratches. The armor has an extra compartment to hold three games, two standard sized styluses and a cleaning charm, the latter of which also comes with the package. Setting us back $14.99, it’s a small price to pay to shield ourselves from our own clumsiness.

All of the above products are releasing in August. Which ones are you looking forward to the most? Sound off in the comments, and keep checking back for more news from the E3 show floor!

‘Zelda’ And ‘Metroid’ Inspired Fight Pads Lead PDP’s Second Wave!

by Josh JacksonDecember 9, 2014

Need more controllers to fill up those 8-player Smash fests? PDP has you covered.

Following the popular Gamecube inspired Fight Pads featuring designs for Mario, Luigi, Peach and Yoshi, Wave 2 will feature a wider range of Nintendo’s all star roster. Representing Link from The Legend Of Zelda, Metroid‘s Samus Aran, Wario and his classic color scheme, and the iconic ape, Donkey Kong, these Nintendo licensed fight pads will not only help you represent your main as you tear through the competition, but they will work with any title that supports Wii Classic Controls. But most importantly, a Gamecube adapter is NOT REQUIRED to use them! All you need is a Wii Remote to plug them into and you’re good to go!

Pre-orders are available now, with a tentative release set for early 2015 at $24.99 each. Is your favorite character represented? Who would you like to see get the controller treatment next? Can it be Pit? Please, let it be Pit!