All the Hardware We Saw at E3 2016 (Day One)

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While E3 is largely known as a gaming trade show, there's plenty of tech and hardware at the convention every year and E3 2016 is no exception. In the following slides, we'll walk you through all the hardware we saw on the showfloor on day one of the event. Keep in mind that this isn't all the tech E3 2016 has to offer, expect follow-up galleries for day two and three of E3.


Alienware Aurora


Alienware's Aurora mid-tower system is designed for 4K performance and VR. It can be outfitted with Intel's latest Skylake processor and can be equipped with up to two Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics cards. What makes the chassis unique is that its PSU swings out from the case and it's completely tool-less. Alienware says that there aren't even thumb screws for the GPUs. The Aurora can also be equipped with water cooling and can come overclocked right out of the box.
For more information on the Aurora, check out our video interview with Alienware.



Xbox One S


Revealed at Microsoft's E3 press conference, we got an up close look of the Xbox One S on the E3 show floor (for more pictures of the Xbox One S, click here).


Xbox One S Controllers


We got to hold Microsoft's new Xbox One S controllers, and other than the fact that it comes in a wide variety of colors (you can see some of our custom creations here), it features an almost sandpaper-like textured grip this time around (although much smoother). The controller also features internal components that double the wireless range and it now supports Bluetooth.


In Win Case


To highlight the push for Windows 10, Microsoft's E3 booth featured a lot of awesome high-end PCs. This one in particular uses In Win's crazy Transformer H-Tower, which is motorized and opens/closes at the press of a button.


Glove One


Shown to us at Razer's E3 booth, Glove One are gloves used to get your hands into virtual reality. Rather than using laser sensors (like the HTC Vive's light houses), Glove One uses gyroscopes for motion tracking and features an array of tactile actuators for haptic feedback. It's more than just gloves, however, as there are straps for your arms and one that goes across your chest for upper-body tracking. Despite this, however, the company tells us that this is only the beginning of getting your body into VR.
When we tried it, we could reach out and swipe out at floating objects in the demo and we could also pick up objects using our thumb and index finger. There was also a section of the demo that allowed us to put our hands under rocket fire, and the gloves rumbled appropriately. While it added a sense of immersion that isn't possible with a traditional controller, the tracking wasn't perfect as our in-game hand position didn't align exactly with our real hand. Glove One says that this could be due to a calibration issue, and, to be fair, the device is still in a relatively early state. For more information on the Glove One, check out our video interview with the company.


Alienware Free Roam VR


In an attempt to solve the dangling cable issue with VR, Alienware is working on a VR backpack. Dubbed the Free Roam VR, the backpack is a self-contained VR system with a combination of desktop and mobile components. The device will weigh 4.5 pounds and will come with a built-in battery and will come with hot-swappable batteries, which will will slightly under a pound each.
The device is far from ready, however, and Alienware is tailoring the device more towards virtual arcades and commercial applications. The company is also looking for feedback on the device.
No specific specs were revealed, but Alienware did say that it will feature AMD's Polaris graphics. For more information on the Free Roam VR, check out our video interview here.


Alienware Alpha R2


Originally conceived out of the Steam Machine initiative, the Alienware Alpha R2 represents the second revision of Alienware's console-sized gaming PC. This iteration will come with Intel's Skylake desktop CPU and will support DDR4 RAM. Alienware is also giving buyers the choice of going with either AMD's 470X graphics, which is a mobile-based graphics card or Nvidia's desktop GTX 960, which is a desktop GPU. New this time around is the fact that you'll be able to throw both an SSD and HDD in it. The Alpha R2 will start out at $599 and launched today. For more information on the PC, check out our video interview with Alienware.


Alienware 13-inch gaming laptop with OLED display


Alienware showed off its 13-inch gaming laptop, but this time, it features a gorgeous OLED display, which features a much higher contrast ratio with deeper blacks and brighter whites. It also has an improved color gamut and makes colors look more vibrant, as a result. Check out our video interview with Alienware here.


Nyko SpeakerCom


In the event that you didn't want to use a headset to hear audio and chat to your online friends, Nyko has made a device for you. The company's SpeakerCom is a speaker/mic that attaches to your game controller. While it's pictured working with Microsoft's Xbox One Elite controller here, it will work with the traditional Xbox One controller, too. There's also a variant for PS4 controllers as well.


Nyko VR Guardian


See those four little squares on the floor? That's Nyko's VR Guardian system. Paired with Nyko's motion band, which you wear on your wrist, the idea behind the system is that the wrist band will vibrate when you're near the boundaries of your walkable space. It offers differing levels of vibrating granularity, too. This means that it will vibrate more intensely the closer you get to the edge of the walkable boundary.


Nyko Data Bank


If you have a PS4 but want more storage, Nyko unveiled its new PS4 Data Bank, which will allow you to install 3.5-inch hard drives to the console.


Nyko Intercooler Grip


Nyko's Intercooler Grip definitely isn't for everyone, but if you find your hands sweating a lot from heavy controller use, it may have its appeal. The device attaches to your controller of choice (There's variants for both Xbox One and PS4 controllers) and gently blows cool air at your hands and fingers.


Turtle Beach Elite Pro, Stealth 350VR Headset, and Stream Mic


Turtle Beach revealed two new headsets at E3 2016. The first of which the company is calling the Elite Pro. Tailor-made for competitive gamers and esports pros, the $200 cans feature sound isolation and has sliders that allow you to adjust the fit of the over-ear headset. The ear cups also use a combination of leather and gel material, which feel cool to the touch.
Turtle Beach also revealed its Stealth 350 VR headset. What makes it a VR headset? For starters, it's wireless, which helps clear up the clutter. It's also got cut-outs and extra spacing for the straps that you'd find on a VR headset. In addition, it's very lightweight. The Stealth VR will release this fall will retail for $80.
Turtle Beach also unveiled a new mic for streamers. Appropriately called the "Stream Mic," the device features directional audio and will retail for $100 this fall.



Nyko Charge Block


Nyko unveiled its Charge Blocks, which allow you to dock and charge your controllers (there are respective blocks for either the Xbox One or PS4. The image above showcases two charge blocks that are daisy-chained together and you can daisy chain up to four of them together.


Phillips Hue with Razer Chroma lighting


Phillips Hue lights aren't anything new, but Razer revealed at E3 that the two companies were working together to get the lights to support Razer's Chroma lighting, which means it will light up in tandem with Razer RGB peripherals and laptops. The feature is not out just yet, but it will be free when it launches.




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