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Pelican's "The Cooler" for Xbox 360 Review

The Xbox 360 is known as a somewhat finicky console, prone to SCDS (Sudden Console Death Syndrome)--the Red Eye of Death. Microsoft has never directly addressed the issue of why 360s tend to burn out rather often, but as with all high end electronics, heat is the most likely cause. Shortly after the 360 launch, peripheral designer Nyko had the Intercooler 360 (review) on the market. Nyko's approach to keeping the 360 alive was based upon strapping three extra cooling fans on the 360's rear vent. We reviewed the product well, however, over the past year there have been a few cases of the Intercooler, which is powered by passing through the 360's power cord, short-circuiting and welding itself to the 360, effectively killing the console.

Nyko has acknowledged the issue, noting that it is a rare occurrence, and has offered to replace any 360s broken as a result. The short-circuiting issue, however, inspired various other peripheral designers to develop alternative cooling solutions powered via USB. The newest is the rather loftily titled "The Cooler" from Pelican.

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SuperSaiyan46271d ago

I have had this product for over a year now!! It does its job I guess never had any problems and is not that loud at all.

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil19h ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai13h ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing697m ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

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Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth II - PC Wore it Better

Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth II was an intriguing and unique RTS title, that sadly suffered in its console port.

dadavis199210h ago

Was just thinking about this game and wishing I had a way to revisit it. The way EA scrubs these titles from existence once their licensing runs out is horrid.

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Final Fantasy 12 Has The Worst Cid, Says Ben Starr

Clive actor Ben Starr plays kiss, marry, kill with Final Fantasy characters, and decides to off Cid from Final Fantasy 12.

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CrimsonWing691d ago

I’d give it to 8, but whatevs.

mastershredder14h ago(Edited 14h ago)

Ew VO actors and their cringe core. Fiverr voice actors could out perform this chump.