Not everyone will appreciate the TankStick game controller, which offer frustrating set-up options, massive size, and no Mac software. Still, for gamers who long for an authentic coin-op experience straight out of the Golden Age of arcade gaming, the ...

Plays just about any arcade game imaginable ; works as a mouse in a pinch

Requires engineering degree to operate ; eats two USB ports ; huge beyond words ; no Mac software

The TankStick weighs about 20 pounds and measures almost 30 inches across. This is not a lightweight controller-this has to sit on a desk or, perhaps, if you're truly serious about recreating a gaming experiencing, a custom cabinet of your own design. ...

Mac gamers with an Xbox 360 connected to their home network should take a look at Connect 360, a $20 application that makes it possible to stream unprotected audio, video, and photos from your Mac to your Xbox.

Simple to use and set up ; works with a variety of audio and video formats

No support forums to talk with other users ; connection to Mac can be hard to rouse

Microsoft, like Apple, is more focused on making its own hardware work well with its software, so it's no surprise that out of the box, the Xbox 360 can't communicate with the Mac. But it's a lead-pipe cinch to connect the device to a PC running ...