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Okay so these things aren't made to take a real beating, that's a gimme but they feel like they will last a bit longer than the similar products sold here on Amazon. So with these expectations met I was happy to see that they were well thought out and easy to use. There are no directions but assembly for the paddles was pretty easy. The package was a bit misleading as it shows the sword with its own handle but then it would be a (six piece kit). You will need to switch with a ping pong paddle handle when using the sword. The size of the accessories would be perfect for a child under 10 which I kinda figured would be the case. If you can get over that there are some neat features to these accessories.
Sword; I love the sword, always been a big fan of scimitar style blades and its different than the other kits available for the Sports Champions game. As I wrote above the handle for the sword uses a ping pong paddle handle. It locks in place and is held by a spring release button located near the alignment arrows at the connection point like the paddles. It feels sturdy enough now but who knows after my kids start whaling the crap out of each other with it. (all these pieces would last long in adult hands I am sure)
The Shield; it works well in game and is kinda fun, the controller just snaps right in after you route the wrist strap through the hole in the bottom of the unit (as with all the pieces).
Ping Pong Paddles; The paddles feel realistic and are easy to use with the game. I felt like I had better control than just a naked Move controller.
The Bow; This thing is a bit on the small side but for a 7 year old kid it works. It is fairly sturdy too.
The reviews for the other Sports Champions accessory kits like this were pretty abysmal, I decided to take a chance and I'm glad I did.
I'd give it four stars for the misleading picture but I can count and it is what it says, a five (5) piece kit.
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The product is what it purports to be, but I wouldn't order it again if given the chance. It's about what you'd expect for the price, but honestly I don't find that it adds to the game. Rather, it tends to be a distraction and the shield and sword don't feel as responsive in the game when we're using the add-ons.I was eager to get the most out of sports play with my PS3 so searched a few different brands of similar products. I don't know how the "locked" position of the sword attachment became "unlocked" but it flew off the connector piece and luckily into the wall instead of my 42" LED TV, so I haven't used it since. I was hoping the ping pong paddle would help me keep it in a straight up and down position during play, as I tend to somehow turn my motion controller to the horizontal position several times during a game. This didn't stop that. I haven't tried the bow yet, so I can't really give an opinion. The shield is so small that it doesn't really enhance the experience for me. I could definitely see where a child may find these to be fun add-ons, but once I get into a game, I forget that I don't really have a paddle, sword or shield so these attachments are not necessary. I may get whimsical and try using them again, but that soaring sword still makes me a bit uneasy.
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