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Hey Microsoft, what am I supposed to do with all these Xbox 360 faceplates now?

One of the cooler aspects of the soon-to-be-extinct original Xbox 360 was its removable faceplates. Though the customized look never really took off, there were a ton of (yes, usually overpriced) snap-on faceplates available, representing everything from sports teams to iconic game characters. There were even a couple of kits that allowed you to design your own faceplate, print it out, and slide it into a faceplate shell.

The most common use for faceplates, in my experience, was as a promotional item given away by game publishers. In my collection, I've got promo faceplates from Namco's Soul Calibur, … Read more

Lacie USB speakers choose fashion over function

Testing out a set of PC speakers is practically begging for an interoffice dance party, so when Lacie's USB speakers arrived at the office, we couldn't wait to bust open the box and get it started. Unfortunately, the speakers don't sound nearly as good as they look, and the high price tag is the final nail in the coffin.

French designer Neil Poulton helped Lacie design this set of PC speakers that use USB connectivity alone for both power and audio. We're typically all for a product that lets us chuck another wire out of the … Read more