Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

New gadgets for gamers, bloggers and music fans

CONTROLLING YOUR Wii

Get the most from your gaming and avoid Wii accidents with a range of brand new accessories from Thrustmaster.

T-Protect: Slick silicone casing that gives your Wii Remote and Nunchuck maximum protection from wear and tear and prevents the controller from slipping from your hand and damaging your home, pets and partners! (£7.99, stockist: www.amazon.co.uk)

T-Charge: Never run out of juice mid game again with the T-Charge, four rechargeable batteries and a charging station, which allows one set of batteries to be in use while the other set charges for uninterrupted. The T-Charge draws its power from the Wii via USB. (£11.99, stockist: www.amazon.co.uk)

T-Care: Don’t get your wires crossed again with this sleek storage stand, which sits alongside your console. Less time untangling, more time gaming. (£11.99, stockist: www.amazon.co.uk)

BLOG VISION

According to recent research, fewer than one in ten young people keep a traditional diary whereas 47 per cent share their innermost thoughts by blogging.

Designed with the web blogger in mind, the Hercules Webcam Blog gives you everything you need to get the most out of your blog, manage pictures and interact with your friends over the internet including:

•30 frames per second, smooth video capture at 640 x 480 resolution
•5 mega pixel photo capture as standard
•Shoot photos in burst mode
•Travelling zoom that follows you round the room
•Automatic file conversion so you can send pictures and videos iPods, PSPs, blogs and more
•Windows VISTA ready
•One of the cheapest on the market at £29.90
•Stockist: www.amazon.co.uk

PC DJ – EXPLORE YOUR TUNES WITH NEW REMOTE

Take control from anywhere in the home with Tunes Explorer, a handy iPod sized wireless remote comprising of an integrated LCD screen and scrolling wheel for navigating and playing the iTunes library on your computer. (£39.99, stockist: www.amazon.co.uk)

For more info, image and sample requests please contact the Thrustmaster & Hercules press office on:

Tel: 020 7553 4111
Email: thrustmaster@mischiefpr.com / hercules@mischiefpr.com