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Freek Review: Cideko Air Keyboard Conqueror
By Trevor Roppolo
1/18/2012 4:44:00 PM  



“Cideko Air Keyboard Conqueror” is a long and confusing name for a controller. Nowhere in the four-word-title is there anything alluding to the fact that it’s a sweet multiplatform gaming controller. So, just to make sure we’re clear: It’s a controller. It’s sweet. And you can use it for the PS3 and PC. We’ll get back to the gaming thing in a bit.

At its very core, the “Conqueror” (that’s what I’m unofficially, officially renaming it to) is a wireless keyboard/mouse combo. The USB AIR dongle—which stores within the controller body quite awesomely—just plugs into your PS3 or PC for easy setup and use. The full QWERTY keyboard, complete with function keys and everything else you’ll ever need, works great for web browsing and other light-to-medium typing duties. The motion sensing gyro mouse also works really well and completes a perfect setup for those with HTPC’s or those who like to kick back on the couch while browsing.

For gaming, the Conqueror worked better than expected. Playing through some of the more casual games in my Steam library, like Beat Hazard and Super Meat Boy, the dual analog stick controls, d-pad and face buttons all seemed responsive and even let me beat a few times in SMB—not saying it was the controller, but it surely didn’t hurt me. Not wanting to solely base my review on casual games, I switched over to my PS3 to try out some Battlefield.

You’ll all be very excited to learn (as I was) that the Cideko Air Keyboard Conqueror is compatible with KontrolFreek’s entire range of gaming products. This is good news, of course, and it’s been added to our controller compatibility guide which makes it official.

Things on the Battlefield went well. I was doing my thing and the controller didn’t miss a beat. The build quality and battery life is excellent and it feels really good in the hands. My only (minor) complaint is that the triggers aren’t perfectly positioned—but hey, neither are the DualShock3’s triggers and no one seems to care about that. I didn’t expect it to necessarily be a “performance” controller anyway; so I was pleasantly surprised it performed as well as it did.

For $99.99 the price of the Conqueror may induce some sticker shock at first—but once you take in to account that it’s replacing a mouse, keyboard and video game controller for PC and PS3, it all of the sudden doesn’t seem so high. Combine that with the fact that you can use your existing collection of FPS Freeks, and you’ve got yourself a winner.




Tags: Air keyboard, cideko, compuexpert, cideko conqueror, ps3 controller, pc controller, joystick, gamepad, air mouse
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BF3 Finale + vVv Gaming
By Trevor Roppolo
1/9/2012 8:57:00 AM  
JANUARY 2012 EDITION
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Happy NewLike us on Facebook Year!  Whatever good stuff this year may bring—new car, graduation, weight loss, travel, KD ratio increases—we wish all of you great success in 2012! To start the year off right, why don’t you “Like” us on Facebook? We’ll be giving away something MW3 related in a couple weeks and we’d hate for you to miss it…

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VIDEO OF THE MONTH

The Controller: Battlefield 3 Finale

Three teams are left standing and $50,000 is up for grabs. This time the noobs have a little help in the Battlezone. Watch who takes the cake in the Finale of The Controller: Battlefield 3.

*Spoiler Alert* Other competitors won’t let pro player, Proofy, use his FPS Freeks. What happens after that is unbelievable… Bet you didn’t see that one coming!

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FREEK OF THE MONTH
Cody

via Twitter

“Love my new Freeks! I can't even play NHL or Skyrim without 'em! You guys deserve some sort of prize. Nobel Peace Prize? Yes.”

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Tags: BF3, Battlefield 3, vVv Gaming, Kelly Kelley, Mrs Violence
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FPS Freek CQC is SOLD OUT… sort of
By Trevor Roppolo
11/30/2011 4:33:00 PM  

CQC

It’s true. After a week of insane holiday deals from us, our entire stock of FPS Freek CQC has been decimated like the surface of Reach after the Covenant invasion. Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, apparently every serious gamer on the planet decided that they were going to treat themselves to a set. We don’t blame you and we’re not complaining, but this means that some of you procrastinators won’t be able to experience how great CQC’s are.

We do, however, still have a small amount of holiday bundles left that feature FPS Freek CQC as part of the package deal and at discounted prices. Our Perfect Arsenal and GamerPack Recon both feature the CQC and are available for purchase right now (while supplies last, of course).




Tags: holiday deals, CQC, ELITE, SNIPR, FPS
Categories: FPS Freek, KontrolFreek, New products, SNIPR, ELITE, CQC
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Why FPS Freek CQC?
By Trevor Roppolo
11/16/2011 12:23:00 PM  

CQC and FPS Freek

As many of you FreekNation loyalists already know, last night we officially released the FPS Freek CQC. We are very excited to get this great attachment on your controller, but first, I wanted to take a few minutes to explain some of the benefits and reasoning behind the new CQC.

Since the very beginning, customer feedback has been our number one source of determining the products that we bring to market. Without you, we’d probably still be working on developing time travel mouse pads or adamantium implants for domestic pets—so, we thank you for all of your input and direction over the years. FPS Freek CQC was developed just for you!

Some people have small hands—not freakishly small or anything—just small. Female gamers and 13 year-old boys, for example, have smaller hands than NBA players do, generally. So it makes sense that there should be an FPS Freek that’s more accessible for people with different hand-spans.

FPS Freek CQC isn’t only for those with smaller hands, though. Testing has shown that our current FPS Freeks have a slight adjustment period that varies from person to person. That period is almost nonexistent with the lower rise of the CQC, making it a great “in-between” FPS Freek. Moving to the FPS Freek from the CQC is again less dramatic, causing adjustment periods to go away almost completely.

Using the CQC alone also brings your thumbs back closer to the controller’s face buttons without sacrificing precision control. This creates a more natural feel while also adding an insane level of grip and comfort over stock Xbox 360 or PS3 thumbsticks. Trust me when I tell you that you will leave the CQC attached to your thumbsticks all the time, no matter what game you’re playing. They are that good!

Another great reason to try a set of FPS Freek CQC is that they are fantastic when mixed and matched with other FPS Freek products. Use a single CQC on your left or right thumbstick in-step with your favorite FPS Freek on the opposite stick and discover a custom combination of deadly accuracy that’s just right for you. Try out some different combinations and be sure to tell us about your favorite on our Facebook wall.

Honestly, no matter how you play, CQC is another FPS Freek you’ll be glad to have in your arsenal.

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Win $500 + Gamer Girl Mrs Violence
By Trevor Roppolo
10/31/2011 9:29:00 AM  
OCTOBER 2011 EDITION
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It's no secret that the professional gaming scene is a male-dominated one. Even so, Kelly (Mrs Violence) has strived to represent female gamers in a respectable way throughout her career. A member of team High and Mighty, part of Quantic Gaming, Kelly will happily blast you to bits in any Call of Duty, Gears of War or Halo game. Her gaming career hit a high note when she was selected as one of the first contestants on WCG Ultimate Gamer--one of the first video-game-themed reality shows--in 2009. Now she's back in the spotlight and ready for a new challenge. Check her out in her new reality show, The Controller right now on GameSpot.
 
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FREEK OF THE MONTH
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“I gotta say that I was skeptical at first but my KD went from below 1 (new at FPS games) to a 1.9. Great stuff.”

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KontrolFreek Launches Perfect Arsenal Of FPS Accessories this Holiday Season
By Sharina
10/18/2011 8:26:00 AM  
Specialized Gaming Gear to Improve Gunplay for Battlefield 3, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Close Quarters Combat

Atlanta, GA – October 18, 2011 - KontrolFreek, creators of the popular FPS Freek®, Speed Freek™, Rcade Freek™ and other performance gaming gear, today announced plans to release the “Perfect Arsenal” of first-person shooter (FPS) controller accessories for this holiday season’s most highly anticipated games—Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The FPS Freek SNIPR™, FPS Freek ELITE™ and FPS Freek CQC™ are the latest FPS products created for gamers to improve control, accuracy and ultimately, K/D ratios.

Designed to improve gunplay at all ranges and to increase maneuverability and comfort, each product in KontrolFreek’s “Perfect Arsenal” is tailored to the different needs of FPS gamers.

Available for purchase starting today, FPS Freek SNIPR is designed as a tribute to Battlefield 3 and other similar franchises, and is a trusted companion for gamers looking to perfect their mid-long range weapon skills with sniper rifles such as the M24 and assault weapons like the M27. The FPS Freek SNIPR brings a convex, laser-etched crosshair design, arming players with the maximum grip surface available to efficiently take down enemies with precision during every engagement.  The FPS Freek SNIPR is available today for $13.99. 

The perfect accompaniment for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, FPS Freek ELITE helps players take control of Delta Force Operatives as they carry out their mission to find and eliminate Vladimir Makarov. Staying true to the fiction, the FPS Freek ELITE features a Delta Force insignia featuring the credo, “Swift, Silent, Deadly.” Both Call of Duty multiplayer and campaign fans gain an advantage with FPS Freek ELITE, slated for release November 8, 2011 and priced at $13.99.  

FPS Freek CQC is a completely new controller accessory dedicated to “Close Quarters Combat” in FPS titles. The lower “rise” of the FPS Freek CQC increases accuracy with each action, particularly during close proximity encounters, when both melee and weapon based attacks are essential. FPS Freek CQC plays favorably to shotguns, SMGs, and those trusty knives. Also works well mixed and matched with other FPS Freek products. FPS Freek CQC will be available starting November 15, 2011 for $9.99.

“Given the extraordinary success of our previous shooter-inspired products, adding this depth and breadth to our lineup will undoubtedly provide FPS gamers with additional benefits this season” said Ashish Mistry, KontrolFreek president and CEO. “Gamers will be truly blown away by the added maneuverability and comfort that these new products, and especially CQC, will give them.”

The FPS “Perfect Arsenal” will be available online at www.kontrolfreek.com as well as in Microsoft stores nationwide.  Visit Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and product releases from KontrolFreek.

About KontrolFreek
KontrolFreek is the leader in creating performance gaming gear for the active gamer lifestyle.  A rapidly growing company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, KontrolFreek makes premium accessories that give players at all levels the competitive edge. Since 2007, the company’s range of highly acclaimed products for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have incorporated the latest in ergonomics, engineering and materials technologies. KontrolFreek has cleverly merged the simplicity of design with performance boosting features to improve accuracy, maneuverability and comfort for gamers of all levels and gaming genres. For more information, visit KontrolFreek.com or join FreekNation on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.





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KontrolFreek Awarded Patent for Innovative Control Stick Adaptor
By Sharina
10/11/2011 8:43:00 AM  
                  Performance Gaming Gear Maker Continues To Hit Growth and Success Milestones
                                         

Atlanta, GA – October 11, 2011 - KontrolFreek, the leader in creating performance gaming gear for the active gamer lifestyle, today announced it has been awarded a new patent, US Patent # 7993203, by the US Patent and Trademark Office for its gaming control stick adaptors. In addition, KontrolFreek anticipates the future approval of additional patents related to its performance gaming gear.

KontrolFreek’s ergonomically designed controller add-ons were created to provide improved comfort, grip and maneuverability to gamers playing on Xbox and Playstation consoles. In 2007 KontrolFreek introduced its first product, the Speed Freek® controller add-on for racing games, followed soon after with FPS Freek®, designed to serve the needs of the large and rapidly growing First Person Shooter audience. KontrolFreek now produces and sells more than 10 controller add-ons individually designed for shooter, sports and arcade game franchises.

“This patent highlights important key differences in our products and validates the unique contributions KontrolFreek is bringing to the console gaming market,” said Ashish Mistry, President & CEO KontrolFreek. “KontrolFreek’s commitment to innovation is demonstrated through our continued efforts at improving the gaming experience for hundreds-of-thousands of enthusiast, competitive and professional gamers worldwide.”

In addition to the patent award, KontrolFreek has continued to achieve top-line business growth, surpassing 400 percent year-over-year sales growth, and expanded distribution into key retailers via partnership with Microsoft Stores. 

In addition to new products that will be announced before the end of the year, KontrolFreek’s continually expanding portfolio of gaming controller accessories currently includes:

First-Person Shooter

  • FPS Freek – KontrolFreek’s flagship controller accessory was created with the sole purpose of better precision and accuracy in first-person shooters via greater leverage, better control and less force.
  • FPS Freek EPIC - Created as a tribute to the Gears of War franchise, with a crimson emblem and concave thumb surface designed for optimum comfort and grip.
  • FPS Freek LEGENDARY - Extended controller thumbsticks let Halo players make smaller adjustments to track and hit targets faster and more accurately.
  • FPS Freek PRESTIGE - Aim is dramatically improved and thumb-fatigue alleviated while playing games like Call of Duty: Black Ops.


Sports

  • Football Freek™ – The convex, Euro-style football design is intended for maximum grip and superior ball control in football games including FIFA 12 and Pro Evolution Soccer.
  • Speed Freek - This “U” shaped attachment allows for tighter turns and faster lap times in racing games.
  • Speed Freek APEX - The racing controller has been updated with improved design features and ergonomic comfort to ensure maximum control across tracks or terrains and at high velocity. 
  • Tee Freek™ – Golf ball-like thumb grip and added analog stick height increases range of motion for straighter drives and more accurate short games.
  • TD Freek™ - The convex, laced thumbstick grip virtually eliminates thumb slippage. A must-have for fans of Madden and NCAA Football.
  • Hoops Freek™ - Basketball-textured thumb pad increases accuracy through a 40% increased range of motion.


Arcade

  • Rcade Freek™ – Retro-inspired analog stick enhancements are perfect for side-scroller, platformer, shoot 'em up or classic 2D arcade games.
About KontrolFreek
KontrolFreek is the leader in creating performance gaming gear for the active gamer lifestyle.  A rapidly growing company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, KontrolFreek makes premium accessories that give players at all levels the competitive edge. Since 2007, the company’s range of highly acclaimed products for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have incorporated the latest in ergonomics, engineering and materials technologies. KontrolFreek has cleverly merged the simplicity of design with performance boosting features to improve accuracy, maneuverability and comfort for gamers of all levels and gaming genres. For more information, visit KontrolFreek.com or join FreekNation on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.



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