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GAEMS G155 game unit saves a marriage

OK, the above headline is admittedly a little dramatic, so maybe we should knock it down a peg: "GAEMS G155 aids a marriage by letting an overgrown-kid husband get his gaming in without hogging the TV."

The GAEMS (Gaming and Entertainment Mobile Systems) G155 is a self-contained gaming unit that essentially transforms any Xbox 360 or PS3 Slim into a console in a briefcase. It combines a sturdy carrying case with a 15.5-inch 720p LED-lit monitor, an HDMI connection, stereo speakers, and dual 3.5 mm headphone jacks--all for $299.

Unique so far in design and function, it's advertised as a way for young gaming fanatics to take their Modern Warfare with them wherever they gather with other gadget-obsessed hipsters. I wouldn't be surprised to find one at the core of Occupy Wall Street. But I wanted to see if I could put the GAEMS unit's capabilities to use another way. … Read more

GAEMS G155 sets your game consoles free

We've seen some rather ingenious Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 mods in the past. The PlayStation 3 Slim Laptop and Xbox 360 Slim Portable by renowned amateur modder Ben Heck, for example, are some of the notable ones.

For those of us who aren't technically inclined enough to assemble a custom rig, the Bothell, Wash.-based company GAEMS (Gaming and Entertainment Mobile Systems) has a more consumer-friendly solution. The G155 is a well-thought-out carrying case that fits the Xbox 360 (original and 360 S models), as well as the PlayStation 3 Slim.

The "case" is fitted with a 15-inch 720p LED-lit monitor, small integrated stereo speakers, and two 3.5mm headphone jacks, which should be good enough for the gamer on the road. While the unit doesn't provide power to your console of choice, it has sufficient storage space for the power adapters and cables you'll need. … Read more