Core Gamer

Core Gamer Inc. was a video game accessory marketer and manufacturer. In 2007, they signed a licensing agreement with Hasbro to produce video game accessories based on the Transformers brand and the 2007 live action movie.

Their line of video game accessories is the ideal compliment[sic] to Activision’s TRANSFORMERS: THE GAME title and other products that celebrate the franchise.Jeff Burdeen, Vice President of Digital Media for Hasbro Properties Group, Press release for Core Gamer's licensing agreement

Products

Generation 1

Handheld

• DS Lite Conversion Kits

Available in both Autobot and Decepticon styles, each kit came with the following: a high grade polycarbonate DS Lite protection case, 12 sets of interchangeable faceplates and backplates for said case, 3 Autobot or Decepticon logo DS game cases, a 2-in-1 screen wiper and a wrist strap. Every faceplate used a character's robot mode as part of its front design and the same character's alternate mode was used for the matching backplate.

• PSP Travel Kits

Also available in Autobot and Decepticon styles, the PSP kits came with an array of items similar to the DS kits: a high grade polycarbonate PSP protection case, 12 sets of interchangeable faceplates and backplates for said case, 2 themed UMD cases, a 2-in-1 screen wiper and a wrist strap. Every faceplate used a character's robot mode as part of its front design and the same character's alternate mode was used for the matching backplate.

Console

• Chrome Xbox 360 faceplate packs

Like most of Core Gamer's Transformers products, these packs came in both Decepticon and Autobot varieties. The faceplate included with each pack is of a two part design. The first part is a plain white faceplate with chrome detailing. Then a clear plate snaps onto the white one. In between, the user can place one of 12 Autobot or Decepticon themed cardboard inserts. The faceplate features a power button with the logo of the given faction. Since button is made of transparent plastic, the logo lights up when the system is turned on. The insert designs include 5 sets of character robot and alternate modes, the respective faction logo and 1 bonus secret collectible design.

Transformers

Handheld

DS/DS Lite

Finally, something you and your cat can transform.

• Magic Roller Game Case

The Magic Roller game case has room for two Metal Extension styli (included) and four DS games. By rolling the case, the outside design can be changed from Autobot to Decepticon.

• Metal Extension Stylus (two pack)

In addition to being packed in with the Magic Roller game case, these styli were offered in a two pack. Both packages came with one Autobot logo-topped stylus and one Decepticon logo-topped stylus. By pulling on the top of the stylus, a chrome metal extension can be revealed.

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• DS Premium Travel Kits

These kits came in both Autobot and Decepticon themes with each kit containing a transforming DS Lite case. The case could turn into a sun visor, gaming grip, and game storage case in addition to the default DS Lite protective case configuration. The kits also included a 2 in 1 power link cable which could charge off a computer USB port or plug into a car charger adapter, transforming metal bass boost headphones, a stylus, a carry-all bag and 12 interchangeable faceplates for the DS case.

• PSP Premium Travel Kits

Like the DS kits, both Autobot and Decepticon themes were available. Also like the DS kits, they had the same assortment of items included: a transforming case, a 2 in 1 power link cable which could charge off a computer USB port or plug into a car charger adapter, transforming metal bass boost headphones, a stylus, a leather carry bag with "console organization" and "portable travel storage" modes, and 12 interchangeable faceplates.

Console

PS2

• Bumblebee Wireless Controller
• Megatron Wireless Controller
• Optimus Prime Wireless Controller

Wii

• Polycarbonate Protection Case Set - Autobot
• Polycarbonate Protection Case Set - Decepticon

• Chrome Xbox 360 faceplate packs

Just like the Generation 1 faceplates, these packs came in both Decepticon and Autobot varieties. The faceplate included with each pack is of the same two part design as the G1 plates. The first part is a plain white faceplate with chrome detailing. Then a clear plate snaps onto the white one. In between, the user can place one of 12 Autobot or Decepticon themed cardboard inserts. The faceplate features a power button with the logo of the given faction. Since button is made of transparent plastic, the logo lights up when the system is turned on. The insert designs include 5 sets of character robot and alternate modes, the respective faction logo and 1 bonus secret collectible design.