Turtle Beach offers a new headset for Xbox 360 gamers. The firm introduces its Ear Force X3 unit, which is the first wireless headset to boast independent volume control of amplified chat and game audio. The headset features “dynamic talkback expander” feature which automatically adjust incoming Xbox Live chat levels during loud gaming moments. What’s more, the Ear Force X3 also sports automatic shut-off, bass boost, and a stereo expander to provide a “wider sound field.” The Turtle Beach Ear Force X3 Xbox 360 headset starts shipping early next month with a retail price of $99.95.

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Sony turned its Playstation booth at the Games Convention into a bathroom for this year’s Games Convention in Leipzig. Visitors sit on toilet seats to play with Playstation 3. The Games convention runs from August 22 to 26, 2007. One more pic after the break.

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The new Logitech G51 5.1 Speaker System features 360-degree surround sound with dual Matrix modes that offers all the benefits of 360-degree surround sound and makes it available with or without a multi-channel audio source. With Logitech’s dual Matrix technology, gamers can create a 5.1 surround-sound experience from any common two-channel stereo source. The G51 speaker system produces 155 watts of total RMS (root mean square) power and is optimized to deliver high-performance audio experiences. The company has equipped the G51 speakers with an improved control pod that includes both headphone and microphone jacks. The control pod also allows gamers to easily mute the game audio, or mute only the microphone – or both. The Logitech G51 Surround Sound Speaker System is expected to be available in October for a suggested retail price of $199.99.

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2K Games has announced that Mafia 2 is in development. It is a sequel to the original that sold more than two million copies worldwide. The Mafia 2 is being developed by Illusion Softworks for next-gen consoles and PC. See more screenshots after the jump.

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Here is a new trailer of Rayman: Raving Rabbids 2. The Rabbids try to infiltrate the Game Convention in Leibzig. What a funny video! Hit the jump to watch the trailer.

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