XIM Technologies have announced the availability of the latest device in their line of mouse and keyboard adapters; the XIM Edge. The high precision console mouse and keyboard adapter allows console gamers to adapt their gaming PC peripherals for use on the PS3 and Xbox 360. This allows players to game competitively in the console circuit using the hardware that suits their gameplay.
The XIM Edge is fully customisable and easy for console gamers to use. The device is a multiplatform input adaptor that uses the Smart Translator of its predecessors to provide new precision in console shooters. A XIM Edge can be used on both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 without the need for other hardware.
The requirements for the XIM Edge are as follows:
• Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 Gaming Console.
• Official Wired Xbox Controller or PlayStation Dualshock 3 with USB cable.
• Supported wired or wireless gaming Mouse, Keyboard, Joystick, and Gameboard.
• Wireless Sony Move Navigation Controller requires supported Bluetooth adapter.
• Windows PC (XP/Vista/7 x86/x64) with USB connection.
XIM Technologies have stated that the device offers better precision than its competitors. XIM uses its Smart Translator technology to adapt keyboards and mice for use on consoles.
XIM Smart Translators are created for each game and is available at no charge from XIMEdge.com. Smart Translator support is provided for a range of popular shooters such as COD: Black Ops 2, Halo 4, And COD: Modern Warfare 3, Uncharted 3, Crysis 2, Resistance 3, Gears of War 3 and many other games. The Smart Translator game list is constantly expanding. Smart Translators are normally provided within days of release of popular titles.
The XIM Edge allows gamers to play with whatever peripheral they are comfortable with . The XIM Edge supports a wide variety of wired and wireless mice, keyboards, gamepads, and joysticks. It even supports use of the Sony Move Navigation (“Nav”) Controller wirelessly. Gamers can combine the Nav with a wireless mouse and a rigid mouse surface to create a comfortable yet precision gaming experience. The device also allows Xbox gamers the ability to continue using their existing wired headsets and chatpads. The XIM Edge also allows gamers to use their PS3 controller for their Xbox (or vice versa.).
The XIM Edge is available at XIMEdge.com in their XIM Store.
The devices RRP is $89.99. The site also offers worldwide shipping.
