Playseat Evolution Gaming Seat

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Racing games need a wheel, and wheels need to be fixed to something steady. I missed playing racing games because the standard controllers just do not fit the bill. The good news is that the seat is allowing me to rediscover racing games.

Despite being 6ft3 200+ lbs the seat is comfortable; I can even slide my 6 year old in, and play with him steering and me on the pedals. Both the pedals and steering wheel attachments are adjustable with its max range out of the comfortable reach of my legs. If anything, they should make it work for smaller folks like my 6 year old, who cannot reach the pedals. He is 4ft, I expect you need to be at least 4ft6. The seat folds, but think twice if you want it to pack away discreetly in a tight corner; in this regard the manufacturer's photos are accurate. The only thing that I would really add are channels to enable the wires to be discreetly routed; with just 3 cables for the wheel, it still looks like a mess of spaghetti. The steering wheel attachment could be a bit stiffer, but I do not notice this when playing. They also include loads of Velcro and ties to keep things attached. Bottom line, if you like racing games, and want to treat yourself, this seat will fit the bill.

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I use this with my XBox 360 wheel for both Forza 2 and PGR3. You'll never go back to using a stupid desk or fold-up table like I did after using a chair like this.

I have hard tiled floor, no carpeting, no padding. If I pay attention during transition periods between game play, the stem is a little wobbly but when I'm deep into racing and throwing my body every which way, I don't notice the wobble. I suppose if I want super solid stem, I could have paid for a $1000+ unit from a competitor. Not me! I'd rather save it for my next "necessity" ... three-panel set-up for my Forza 2! Bottom line -GREAT value ... unless you have alot of free time to make your own rig.

One more thing, the mounting bracket sucks if you have a Microsoft XBox 360 Wheel. That's because the metal mounting panel is too small for this wheel. If you don't have any wood panel scraps in your garage, you'll need to make a trip to the local hardware store ... cut yourself a 8" by 18" panel from half-inch thick particle wood board, drill a couple of holes for bolting onto the pre-drilled holes in the metal mounting panel and then use some plastic cable ties to strap in the wheel to your wood board in addition to using the flimsy mounting clamp on the bottom of the 360 wheel. Shouldn't take more than half an hour to do even if you're sub-par at carpentry skills ... I'm a geek software programmer and it was a breeze for me (but then, I was highly motivated to get the set up done so I could start racing ASAP Forza 2 in style).

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Edit (Feb 8, 2008):

I ended up getting a Logitech G25 wheel + 6-spead shifter so that I could practice manual shifting on "GTR 2: Realism Redefined" using my new gaming PC on the same LCD TV that I use for my XBox 360. Turned out that attaching the G25 wheel to the Evo mount panel was MUCH simpler than attaching the XBox 360 wheel.

The Evo has pre-drilled holes that line up with the bottom of your G25 wheel platform and your G25 pedal platform, though you will have to offset the Evo pedal panel mount quite a bit to the left (from the perspective of a sitting position) to where it's strange looking but not impractical from a functional standpoint.

If you have a G25, look into buying the additional Playseat Evo attachment for the G25 shifter. I don't think Amazon sells it ... I ended up getting that attachment from MaxWho.com.

I never drove with manual transmission in real life so I can't tell you how legit the Playseat + G25 shifter arrangement is. But a friend of mine who track races and is into the street culture scene tried it out and said it was pretty close to reality. He ended up "testing" my set up for hours ... I had to kick him out because it was getting to be past my bed time!

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I bought my Playseats Evolution Gaming Seat back in 2007 around the time that Forza 2 came out for the Xbox 360. I also purchased the Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless racing wheel. I also own a PlayStation 3 and a Logitech Driving Force Pro wheel that I have used with the seat.

I can't recommend this seat for the following reasons:

1. The included "seat" that gets mounted to the whole thing is very cheap and not even close to a real car seat. It comes "folded up" and you basically unfold the back section. Because of this, there is a metal rod that runs across right where my backbone hits the chair. Since this is a "cheap" chair, it does not have very good lumbar support and after a few races my back really begins to feel the metal rod.

2. The steering wheel mount is designed to pivot up and down, but it is very hard to get the bolt tight enough to keep it from pivoting up and down when you're actually using the seat. Occasionally you'll have to yank up on your wheel to pull this mount back into position.

3. Wheel support & Nickle and Diming. The Xbox 360 racing wheel I purchased with the seat didn't mount well and I had to hack together a solution using some foam material (craft store) and particle board. Eventually I made it work. Since I bought my seat, I see that Playseats has introduced a 360 wheel mount solution (for extra money) as well as seat rail sliders, stick shift holders, etc. For $300 all of this stuff should be included. Especially with how low quality the seat actually is.

The Xbox 360 pedals work fine w/ the pedal mount if you jam them back under the lip which causes some scuffing and wear to the pedals. The Logitech Driving Force Pro wheel works well with the steering wheel mount but there is no reasonable way to attach the pedals. I don't believe zip-ties and velcro are an acceptable mounting solution (though PLENTY are included).

4. This may come down to personal taste, but, the between the legs design results in a very flimsy, unstable feel to the whole thing.

As some other reviewers have mentioned, I also wondered if I received a "used" product. My box was very badly damaged (but everything inside was okay).

If you can pick this up for $150-200 and are willing to put some work into it (replacing/fixing the seat rod issue, welding the steering wheel mount so it doesn't pivot, etc) then it might be a decent value.

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Bought two of these seats to race my 10 year old son with his old PS2 and new XBox 360 games. Both racing wheels fit nicely and seats adjust fine for me 6'3" and my son 5'. Changing steering wheels is tedious because of the wires but the seats are incredibly great. I still can't drive a virtual car as well as my son but using a steering wheel I can at least compete. Has been great father son time indoors now that its 20 degrees outside. Buying two seats seemed expensive till my wife reminded me of the cost of the XBox originally. Solid construction and they fold and dissasemble partially for storage in a closet. they get an A+ in my book.

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I am a 40+ year old female who loves racing games, Gran Turismo being my all time favorite.

I use to use a Logitech Force Feedback steering wheel mounted to a small table while sitting in a dining room chair. UGH! That set up actually caused a lot of discomfort and fatigue when playing for any real length of time. My braking foot needed to hover in a very uncomfortable position and my legs just ached. Try as I may it was very difficult to mount/place everything at just the right distance and angle for any long term fun.

When the Evolution Seat went on sale for $239 thru Amazon with free shipping I couldn't resist.

Quality and comfort are both excellent and of course it makes racing even more "simulator like" than before.

The bottom of the chair (it's metal frame) is smooth and slides easily and damage free across my living room carpet, which is fairly important as it's a little too heavy to lift and move single handed. If you needed to store it you do have the option of folding the seats back down after removing the pins. You can also remove the steering and foot mounts from the center crossbar to shorten. Luckily I have just the spot for it as I do not think I would care to make such an effort.

Next is comfort...no complaints here! You can adjust the foot pedals and the steering wheel to just the right distance meaning no more foot fatigue or discomfort in my arms from overly bent elbows. The chair itself is extremely comfortable and I am 6' tall and actually eat. :)

I can easily sit for 2 or more hours and never feel the least bit uncomfortable. The seats comfort is equal to that of my Honda and exceeds that of my Ford.

If you really enjoy using a wheel with racing games then this is certain to enhance your enjoyment and realism. If you rarely play racing games with much enthusiasm then this will probably end up collecting dust and taking up valuable floor space, which leads me to measurements.

MEASUREMENTS

From the seats floor frame to the end of the pedal mounting plate is roughly 50" (this is adjustable for your height). The chairs height from floor to top (headrest) is 40" (this is stationary though the seated can fold forward). The top of the seats cushion is approximately 12" off of the ground, which places this at an ideal seating height to view my LCD TV which is placed on a TV stand. At it's widest point it is about 20".

MOUNTED A BUTTKICKER

For a little more fun I added the Buttkicker gamer to the chair. In order to mount it I made a metal X frame from 2" wide, 1/8" thick flat steel which I sandwich and bolted in between the seat and it's floor frame. In the center of that X frame I welded a 3/4" OD steel pipe with a threaded end. I of course used the pipe for the Buttkicker's mount. I also installed a metal cap to the threaded end of the pipe to keep the Buttkicker from vibrating down and off of the pipe. This is a convenient way to mount the Buttkicker and it distributes the vibrations well WITHOUT any changes or alterations to the chair or Buttkicker themselves. Now there is force feedback in both the steering wheel and the chair itself.

You get the idea I kinda like this stuff ah? :)

**** UPDATE 3 1/2 YEARS LATER ****

Oh yeah, I'm still driving my little heart out. The biggest issue I have with the Playseat is where the steering wheel support post is mounted (right between your ankles). Be aware that they now offer a Playseat Limited Edition Gran Turismo® 5 Revolution Gaming Seat where the post comes from beneath the seat, I would assume this would be a favorable change though I am upgrading to a rig that has no center post.

After moving up to the Logitech G27 (with clutch) and then to the Thrustmaster t500 I found the bar to be a real pain! If you are a heal/toe driver then this creates a problem. My ankles feel bruised after a long session using the clutch. I've hard mounted my pedals to avoid movement and must unbolt and move them depending on what I'm driving... have the post between the gas and brake for left foot braking (Rally, F1) have the post between the brake and clutch for right foot braking (using clutch).

My other gripe has been the non-adjustable pedal plate. When my foot is off pedal my foot is pulled back in an extreme angle. This creates some shin splint like pain after long races. I eventually got the MIG machine out and bent the pedal plate to a far more comfortable angle and tacked that in place.

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Sony PS3 Controller Decal Style Skin - Confederate Flag

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OK.. So I only gave it 4 stars because they didn't have 6 and nothing is absolutely perfect. Although.. This comes VERY close.

The material is incredibly durable and colorfast. My son was recovering from surgery and put a rather ridiculous amount of time into his PS3. That being said this was on there the whole time and has stood up better than expected.

Thanks for an awesome product..

Would I recommend it.. ABSOFREAKINLUTELY.

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I recommend this product to anybody that wants to customize the look of there ps3 system or controller. I give it 5 stars!

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i appreciate being able to support my redneck heritage. this matches my rebel flag and comforter on the bed. Thanks

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Driving Force Wheel for PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3

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. . .but whether or not you are truly a "wheel person" at all. The Logitech Driving Force Pro is a highly-regarded accessory for the PS2. Many serious enthusiasts of racing games will tell you that it's the only acceptable controller for the ultra-popular "Gran Turismo" and "Need for Speed" series. I'm not here to dispute any of that this is far and away the finest wheel available on the market today. However, given the number of impracticalities that come bundled with any wheel controller, anyone who's not a purist should honestly consider whether or not they'll get enough return on this hefty investment.

The chief impracticality is that any wheel must be anchored to something absolutely immovable in order to get the full effect out of it and how many among us happen to have a chair directly in front of the TV that is angled like a car seat AND a table in front of it that's oddly enough taller than a coffee table but shorter than a dining table? Exactly almost no one. Why do you think that stands custom-made for the Driving Force Pro sell on EBay for $80 and entire steel-framework cockpits with pre-set mounts are available at $500+ per? Your only other alternatives are to cook up a half-solution yourself. I've read how other reviewers have crafted lap desks out of boards or modified TV tables to be sturdier, but again, it raises my chief concern with any wheel controller: will you use/enjoy it enough to put in the extra money and effort necessary to properly use it?

The easiest solution is to sit on the floor and bolt the wheel to a coffee table, but that eliminates the possibility of using the pedals, which severely limits the realism. Plus, you'll feel more like an old lady hunched over the wheel about an inch from the windshield rather than a highly-skill professional guiding a performance vehicle toward the finish line. Finally, even this watered-down option won't work without cutting some foam to fit the base of the wheel; otherwise, its hard plastic will almost immediately scratch your tabletop.

The second issue is with gameplay the wheel has a very steep learning curve in the beginning. I consider myself an expert-level player in GT3, but making the switch to the wheel with GT4 almost took all of the fun out of the game for the first several days. It was difficult to even drive in a straight line, much less execute the maneuvering necessary to succeed in any worthwhile driving game. The purists will say that once mastered, it becomes second-nature just like riding a bike and that's true; however, the road to achieving that level of mastery is a frustrating one, and if you're a casual gamer who enjoys more of an arcade racing experience, the Driving Force Pro may simply be too demanding for you.

The third issue is that when you consider the wheel, the pedals, and whatever mounting apparatus you choose, it's going to eat up a lot of storage space. The pedals are even too tall to simply slide under the couch when you're not playing, so no help there. And given the number of cords (AC power, wheel-to-PS2, pedals-to-wheel) that are required, just leaving it around when not in use looks pretty sloppy and would be easy to trip over.

Once you've finally gotten your physical setup in order and gotten acclimated to using it, the wheel is excellent. It is solidly constructed and the force feedback is a real treat. The 900-degree mode offered in select games like "Gran Turismo 4" creates a new standard in realism; however, given the stoutness of the resistance in the motor and the relatively compact size of the wheel (other reviews have hit it right on the head it's sized like an Indy car, not a street car), your hands, wrists and/or forearms can get fatigued pretty quickly playing that way. Its motor is also pretty loud, which will be annoying to anyone else in the room not interested in hearing a never-ending symphony of mechanical grinding sounds.

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The Driving Force Pro represents the best of the wheel controllers for both console and PC gaming. However, all but the most avid racing gamers would be hard-pressed to justify the undertaking of mounting, configuring and learning how to use the wheel on top of the steep price tag.

PROS

* Solid construction and nice rubber wheel wrap

* 900-degree turning really immerses you in the driving experience (for the handful of games that support it)

* Also compatible with many PC driving games via USB port

CONS

* Absolutely needs to be mounted in order to use to its fullest, often requiring a weird work-around or expensive add-on solution

* Creates a messy maze of cords when in use; very bulky to store when not in use

* A steep learning curve may frustrate more casual gamers who prefer an arcade racing feel

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I wasn't very sure of my purchase at first, given the price tag on this PS2 Wheel.

As the racing game freak I am, I decided to give it a try.

A couple of years ago I bought a MadCatz racing wheel for PC, I played with it for two or three weeks, and decided that it was easier and, in fact, more fun, to play with the keyboard instead of the wheel.

This totally changed when I got the Driving Force Pro.

The looks of this wheel is the first thing that let you realize that you made a good purchase, it looks really cool, and feels comfortable in every way. It doesn't feel like a cheap wheel at all.

Hooking it up is really easy because of its clamp system, which makes it very solid if you attach ot to a table...in my case I put a board across the arms of my Tv chair and attached the wheel to it. I works pretty good like that. The pedals feel real, the brake pedal is a little harder, just like in a real car.

When you connect the wheel and restart our PS2, it automatically turns left and right and finds the center point for you.

Once playing it takes a little while to get used to it...it took me about 1 hour to start matching my times on Grand Turismo 3, and about 2 to start cutting time down.

Now I'm playing Pro Race Driver, and it can't be better...I can't wait for the release of GT4 to test this baby on 900 degree mode!.

If you are thinking about buying a racing wheel for the PS2 this is the way to go, the money you pay for it is totally worth.

There's only one thing I didn't like too much about this wheel: there's too many cables hangin' around the pedals (power, connection to the wheel, and connection to the PS2), and sometimes you get those around your legs....no big deal though, just try to put them away, on the side, and you won't have anything to complaint about.

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This thing rocks when it comes to driving games. There are a few things I wish were changed though.

First, the clamping mechanism needs to open just a wee bit wider. I mean, like 1 mm. That's all I need to be able to attach the thing to a countertop. However, even having it on a countertop would not work really well, so I need to find something else to mount it to.

The other problem is the manual there really isn't one. This caused me a bit of confusion when I hooked it up the first time to play Gran Turismo 4 The thing powered on, did it's self centering, then proceeded to be ignored by the game. Only after some time spend messing around did I figure out that you need to remove the Player 1 joystick from the console when you want to use the wheel.

Other than that, this thing is killer.

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I'm a wheel newbie, but I liked the looks of this wheel when I saw it in a local retail store. It's very well made and solid, and includes gas/brake pedals and a +/gearshift as well. The diameter of the wheel is a bit small, but it doesn't really detract from the experience. Besides, I've noticed Indycar wheels are small.

The wheel is a little hard to turn, feels like manual steering. But you get used to it quickly. I'd rather have some resistance instead of just a freely-spinning wheel anyway. The force feedback effects are great. In Grand Turismo 3 when your car is going close to it's limit, you can feel the car lose adhesion to the road and pull left and right irregularly. If you pop over a hill and go airbourne for a second you can realistically feel the wheel lose turning resistance.

Burnout 3 and Grand Turismo 3 are a BLAST with this wheel.

Here are my tips:

1. You must have a table or similar surface to mount it to. Something flat and around 2 or 3 inches thick and sturdy, I would guess. You cannot hold it in your lap. I've got mine mounted to a wooden chair turned sideways for now, not an ideal setup but still fun nonetheless.

2. Plug it in the top USB port on your PS2, otherwise some games will only want to use it for player 2. I don't think the picture "manual" tells you that.

3. This wheel also works on a Windows PC. Download drivers at I'm not clear whether force feedback can/will work on a PC but I tried it in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 with good results. I've heard you can get the 900 degree mode working in a PC but haven't got that far yet.

4. You'll need to plug in the wheel to a standard electric outlet, so plan for that.

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All right, let my start by saying that this is indeed the best wheel on the market, but that doesn't say very much since 95% of the wheels out there suck. The Driving Force Pro and the Mad Catz MC2 are really the only ones worth paying for. If you are shopping for a wheel I'd suggest looking at the MC2 also. It is a lot cheaper and has a few better qualities than the DF Pro, although it doesn't have force-feedback or 900-degree steering.

The Driving Force Pro is Logitech's second attempt at a steering wheel for a game console. Its most notable feature is the 900 degrees of steering, which is something that no other wheel on the market has. However, the 900-degree steering is only compatible with certain games. I am not sure which yet, but I do know that Gran Turismo 4 (scheduled for release in January/February 05) will. It will automatically switch to 200-degree steering for games that do not support 900-degree. The wheel's other big feature is the force-feedback. It is a little loud, but it really brings the game to life. Since it has force-feedback it has to be plugged in, so make sure you have a free outlet.

Other features include a textured rubber grip, easily adjustable clamps for your table or set-up, very nice styling with a steel GT (Gran Turismo) logo in the center of the wheel, paddle shifters which move with the wheel, L3 and R3 buttons, a sequential stick shifter, USB connection to the PS2 (Works with PC's too, but I haven't been able to get the Force Feedback to work with it yet), and a very functional carpet gripping system for the pedals. I do have a few complaints about it. For one, the wheel is a little bit small at 10 inches in diameter. The MC2 is about 11. It also doesn't have dual-shock (vibrating motors) like the MC2, but this is made up with the force-feedback. The addition of a sequential stick shifter is good, but I personally feel that they put it a little too close to the steering wheel. It also doesn't have much movement when you shift, which kind of takes the fun out of it.

Pros:

-900-Degree steering

-Force Feedback

-Nice design

-Steering unit and pedals stay in their respective places well

Cons:

-No Dual Shock

-Shifter leaves something to be desired

-No calibrating controls or throttle guage

-Price

I should also mention that I had a little bit of trouble with it freezing up briefly while playing GT3. It has happened a few times, but I'm not sure if it's a defect with my unit or an actual incompatibility with the PS2 or GT3. I plan on exchanging it for a new one soon to see if this is a universal problem. I hope this has helped.

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Sega Rally Revo (Jewel case)

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Got this yesterday and its awesome !! Fast great framerate amazing graphics outstanding gameplay ! Its not DIRT and its not supposed to be ! Dirt is more of a sim this is more of a arcade racer and a great one at that ! Ill be playing this for a longtime ! If you like arcade style offroad racer get this you wont be sorry !!!!5 out of 5 for me !!!!!

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Just like any other Sega Rally this game is excellent. I loved the controls, cars and track and the game itself is fun. although as a really game it would've been much batter if they have released an update to make it compatible with DS3, which they didn't and this is the only con for this game besides the game menu. Overall I really think that this game is worth buying specially for those who loved the previous Sega Rallys.

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Sega Rally Revo is a great fun game for the bucks spent. Granted its not GT5, but for me it's a must have for hours of non stop fun, and enjoyment.

Try it you'll like it.

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I purchased this game because I like rally games and it was cheap. You get what you pay for. Having owned serveral rally games for the PS2 and Xbox, I have never played a game with such loose controls. It was very frustrating having to fish tail through much of the races. The game does not seem very deep as there are not that many tracks and very little as far as customization of your vehicles. But if you can handle the controls, there can be some fun in the game. It is a PS3 game so there are some nice graphics to be had(especially the track surfaces). The tracks were fine, but being on the more arcade side, they should have made the tracks a little more crazy with big jumps. I was fighting the controls the whole time while finishing 6th(last)most of the time. I could not enjoy this game and will sell it to get credit to purchase Dirt and/or Pure as the reviews for those have been good and hopefully the controls are tighter, which I like.

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It is kind of like playing Dirt except that the track is muddier and harder to control your vehicle.

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Ridge Racer Unbounded

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This is the first Ridge Racer game I've ever actually played. It looked pretty interesting from the trailers so I decided to pick it up when a copy finally arrived at my local Best Buy 5 days after it was supposed to be out (Gamestop, Amazon and every other outlet seems to have also gotten the ps3 copies late). The game features destructible environment pieces scattered around the track that can either serve as shortcuts or means to wreck racers surrounding you. If that sounds familiar, it's because it totally is!

First of all, the game is rather frustrating at times. You start out with 1 car available to you and you stand no chance of catching up to any of the AI racers and will see yourself in the bottom 4 until you unlock 1 or 2 more cars. What keeps it from being an annoyingly frustrating game is that it's actually really fun to "frag" other racers. It doesn't really do much to help you overall since the lead car has probably already lapped you though. The biggest problem I seem to have is the controls.

I'm used to Hot Pursuit's excellent drifting controls. This game is much like Blur in the sense that it's much harder to control and often times just pointless. One minute you'll be just fun going to drift around a tight corner and the next you'll find yourself completely turned around (in other words, don't floor it after you drift into the wall and stop for a second). If that doesn't happen, you'll find yourself wrecking often. There's been several instances where I fill my boost/frag gauge up and go to smash through a building and my boost will end 2 ft before the wall and wreck. Also, no matter how much of a lead you think you have, if you wreck, you're going to end up at the end of the pack. You'll also frequently notice the AI rebuilding boost at an incredible rate. To fill your boost meter, you can go really fast, drift, catch a lot of air (it is possible to fill your boost meter from a long distance jump alone), or drafting. There are lots of other in-game perks to doing this stuff as well.

To keep you interested in the single player races, the game has a lot of in-game awards for random things you can do during a race. Things like jump distance, amount of racers fragged, number of objects destroyed, reaching ludicrous speed, and even drafting for long periods of time will net you awards which are the most effective way to earn XP early on since you won't exactly be placing 1st right off the bat. Outside of all of this stuff, the game also offers online multiplayer with a slight twist.

You have your standard racing modes but what's kinda cool about the online component in Unbounded is you can create your own city. It's a very basic track editor but you can create several events across it. What's also pretty cool is to publish it, you have to race on it and while doing so, you will earn xp and various awards. I found this method to be quite useful in not only netting myself some trophies but also leveling up a little faster. You can view and participate in other users cities as well and try to beat their times. It's a cool extra feature you don't see in a lot of racing games. But outside of that, the game really isn't anything super special that you haven't or can't find in another game and to top it off, the online community is almost non-existent and there is NO local split-screen multiplayer. So unless you have a friend with another ps3 and tv in the same room as you, you'll probably just be playing this by yourself.

Overall, this game is cool if you're used to racing games and are looking for a little more of a challenge. Everything this game does is something other games like Split/Second, Burnout: Paradise, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Gran Turismo 5 and Blur do on a better scale. It's certainly not a horrible game by any means but without an online community and sketchy controls, it's hard to recommend it over the other games in the same genre that offer you more bang for your buck (and by now, at a cheaper price point).

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I have enjoyed this game a lot, but it is very difficult. I do have experience with arcade racing (previous Ridge Racer game is one of my favorites) but it seems like for Namco, fun means frustration. Seriously, I play games to relax, not to get more stress... that does not mean that I do not like challenging games, but challenging does not mean frustrating.

I will continue playing it, as a matter of fact this game is really fun, but I do not know for how long, since the AI is TOO good (sometimes it feels like it cheats) and if you do not accomplish goals, you cannot unlock new content.

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To a large extent, game reviews are extremely subjective. How you feel about a game depends on what you expect in the way of gameplay, and what I dislike might be fun for you.

That said, I dislike this game. I've played all the RR games, and they've gotten better with each iteration. Great graphics, consistent (but completely fake) physics, and lots of speed. This version has lots of speed. Everything else has been replaced with lots of flashing lights and explosions. And major crashy things. So if you like lights, explosions and crashy things, you might really enjoy this game.

And I'm not putting down explosions, flashing lights and crashy things. In some games, that's what I go in looking for. In RR, I go in looking for good clean arcade racing fun, and I didn't get that with this iteration of the game. I hope that next time out of the gate (if they survive this version) they'll get back to more fun, less explosions.

And yes, I miss Reiko. There, I said it.

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i just got it and played today and i really like it! this is arcadae and not a simulation so if you like burnout series or need for speed most wanted or underground series will love this game. im usually dont buy new and always buy used but i thought create your own enviroment race tracks really make me buy right away. ill probably play for long time online multiplayer easpecially tons of people going to make their own race tracks and race with other people. by the way gran turism 5 is the real driving simulation!!!

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Love the game, cant stop playing. grt graphic. such games are hard to find these days. would recommend this game. But dont miss ur prayers for games.

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PS3 Lime Green Full Parts Set for Playstation

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They're buttons. Not much more to say.

The color is pretty true to the picture, maybe a bit more green and less yellow. Plastic is typical quality, feels fine when playing. I appreciate that the buttons actually have the X, O, R2, etc. on them as others I've purchased before were not labeled (which looks a bit weird in my opinion).

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Great parts, they work like the original (with two minor exceptions) and the thumb sticks are rubberized, not plastic like you find in some of the third party controllers.

Small tip, for the R2/L2 buttons, you may have to use the inside piece from the original as the one provided was a bit longer and didn't allow the buttons to work properly. The other thing I did was use the original "PS" button and just cut the start and select pieces off to fit. this was only because the one that comes with it has a slightly lower profile that I did not like.

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Only giving it a 4 because i had some issues installing the L2 and R2 bumbers and the Start/Select doesn't make a good connection to the controller so i kept the normal Black start/select buttons but still looks sick on my controller

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L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition

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I bought this game on Xbox 360 back when it was first released. Immediately the DLC cases started rolling out, so fresh out of the gate, you have incomplete game. I am starting to grow very tired of this kind of behavior from game companies. DLC that is worked on and released well after the game is released I can see, and actually look forward to. DLC that was clearly done before the game was released and could have been included with the game is shameful, and just clearly a money grab.

When this version came out, I decided to buy it for $30 and sell my Xbox 360 copy, instead of buying the DLC which would probably be around $30 for it all anyway. Plus the Xbox 360 version has 3 discs which is annoying to say the least. Every single case is included in this version, and even the special suits and guns which were preorder incentives. This is the version of LA Noire to get.

As for the game itself, if you are expecting 1940s Grand Theft Auto, look elsewhere. While the game is open world drive anywhere like GTA that is where the similarities end. This game focuses completely on investigating and solving crimes. You are a good cop, so you can't pull your gun on civilians, you can't run people over (99% of the time they jump out of the way just in time), you can't commit random crime at all. You are a good uncorrupted cop in 1940s LA, and the game makes you play that way. Some would complain that it is too linear, but that's just how the game has to be to tell the story it does. The graphics are among the best this generation, and the face capturing technology is very impressive. I even caught myself recognizing actors, which impressed the heck out of me.

All in all this version of the game is well worth the price tag now, so if you were on the fence, now is the time. This game isn't for everybody (FPS/TPS crowd I'm looking at you), but I feel everybody should give it a try at least. The graphics and face capturing tech are sure to impress if nothing else.

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I really enjoyed the atmosphere in this game. But, definitely do not fall victim to the temptation to use online guides. You will spoil the experience and clue finding. You will want to sit back and enjoy the cases. The graphic details are magnificent and the game is well written. You actually find yourself wanting to just spend hours running around or driving through the areas to see what you can find.

The only problem I had was the fight and chase scenes. I'm an FPS player and this style made it really tough for me to do well.

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This game is so awesome, totally different than anything out there. Every game out there now is kill kill kill whether its a FPS or 3rd person. Perhaps I'm biased because I love police procedurals yet I absolutely loved this game, the clue finding and interrogations specifically, that's the gem. The facial animations are amazing as well.

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There was SO much potential for this game. It was a great premise (be a detective) set in a fantastic time and place (post-WW2 L.A.). But Rockstar ultimately didn't live up to the (admittedly) enormous potential that was there.

Pros:

Technically, it's marvelous. The sound, visuals and acting are stellar. What they did with facial animations was like watching the actors themselves, and hopefully more games use the process in the future. I can't even count the number of famous actors they used. I'm not talking A-list, but a good half the characters had faces where I thought, "I know that person!," so Rockstar should be applauded for not skimping on actors.

Using guns of the era (especially the Tommy Gun) produced awesome sound and light effects (in dark places) that were reminiscent of Hollywood gangster films. I just loved that.

The setting was like you'd been dropped into 1940s L.A. Toward the beginning, I enjoyed simply driving around and enjoying the scenery while listening to the radio. The cars handled like you thought they should, and driving the "special" cars (one looks like the Batmobile) was a blast.

I loved the last homicide case, which was, unfortunately, how I hoped more of the game would be.

Cons:

The fun of driving wore off though, and outside of the cases, there wasn't a lot to actually do. Street crimes (of which there are 40) were fun, but lasted literally 2-3 minutes each. Looking for simple collectibles, like badges, film reels and landmarks felt ultimately pointless. They didn't improve your character at all, and really didn't add any extra content. (I was hoping the film reels would feature trailers with (main character) Cole Phelps as the star of the film you'd found.)

The game was kind of a "jack of all trades, master of none." There was running, shooting, inspecting, interrogating, driving and exploring, but none of them ultimately stood out. The interrogations were the most challenging and fun, but also the most frustrating. Trying to determine the difference between "doubt" and "lie" often left me angry.

The main character was fairly unlikeable and unrelateable, and the way the main story unfolded was also frustrating.

SPOILERS: Two main desks homicide and arson featured a number of cases in which you KNEW the perp you charged was innocent. You didn't have a choice though, and had to charge someone to complete the case.

Conclusion: I play most games twice before selling them. This was a one off. I'd definitely give it a shot if you can get for it for under $20. There's enough to enjoy to make it worthwhile. I did all the cases and street crimes, and my playing time amounted to about 30 hours. Rockstar really pushed the envelope with this title, but only pulled off some of it.

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My husband and I are always looking for something to do together and LA Noire was right up our alley! Love the cases and the story lines...only thing was the game glitches...you never knew when they'd happen. Most of the time they were funny. Another great game by Rockstar!

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Batarang Wireless Controller for PS3

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The controller is great in almost every way. I like the offset/reverse thumbstick layout.

Pros:

Great look and appearance, I got this controller pretty much just for the fact that it's Batman related and made by Power A.

The buttons are responsive and I prefer the stiffer L2/R2 triggers.

The controller is wireless with no noticable lag or dead zones playing Batman AA, and has a built in rechargable battery.

The D Pad is also responsive and I had no issues selecting items in the diagonal directions.

It lights up, has some rubber on the grips, and includes an On/Off switch with a power save function.

Cons:

My only issue with this controller is the placement of the LED Color selection button and Battery Power Indicator button being located inline with the Start and Select buttons. If you use this controller to play any other games, that use those buttons some what often, you will find yourself switching the LED Colors randomly when you try to pause the game, or you will be constantly checking the battery power level (no biggie there), unless you look down at the controller to find the buttons.

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Pros

This controller feels similar to xbox 360 controller for anyone who like's that layout.

The batarang controller has 7 LED colors you can choose from.

The controller feels Great and very natural too grip on and the Buttons are accurate.

Cons

But Using The batarang controller on Arkham City, MW2, Uncharted 2, I felt some delay on the right analog stick when I was playing.

So I switch back with the Dualshock 3 to compare it was way better and accurate.

And with the batarang controller you can't turn ON the console with the controller but you can turn OFF the system.

So Overall it's 3/5 stars for me

It's worth a try if your looking for a 360 controller for an alternative.

but I would say just stick with the Dualshock 3 if you want your controller accurate.

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I've been playing with this controller for a few days now, and I have to say I like it very much. It feels good in the hands even with playing for long periods of time. It has a very solid feel, and I like the sculpt of the grips. The triggers (L2 & R2) are also very good, certainly much better than those on the standard PS3 controller. All of the shoulder buttons, as well as the D-pad, have a texture to them that's a little more noticeable than the texture on Sony's controllers, which I also like. The D-pad is serviceable and is better than the standard XBox360's D-pad, but not as good as the standard PS3. The lights on the controller certainly look cool, but I play with them turned off because I find it annoying to have a colored light shining in the periphery of my vision.

The main problem with the controller comes from the analog sticks. They do have a dead zone. Reading the other reviews, I was expecting a much larger dead zone than the controller has. Personally, I wasn't bothered too much with this issue. I think that the quality of your experience with this controller will largely depend on the types of games you play. For most strategy, role-playing, and general action games, this controller will work great. However, if you play many games that require great precision and very small adjustments of the analog sticks, such as driving games and first-person shooters, you might want to pass on this controller. I definitely would NOT suggest buying this controller for use in any kind of competitive play. For general gaming, though, it's great.

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This is by far the best controller I've ever owned. I ordered it about 5 months ago and so far I've had zero major complaints. I've never owned a non-sony controller so I was hesitant that it would be worth it, but I'm glad I placed the order. Needless to say I've never owned a controller with a joystick configuration like this, but it didn't really take any getting used to.

Here's some things I love about this controller:

-It's sturdy and all the buttons are extremely responsive especially on games that require that like Dark Souls

-instantly turns on, whether your using the very handy on/off switch or the home button after inactivity it instantly turns on unlike even the Dualshock 3

-the previously mentioned on/off switch

-the display power button has four levels and is more accurate than the Dualshock

-the R1 buttons are flawless and don't make the annoying clicking sound that 360 controllers do

-the R2 buttons are triggers

-it's super comfortable

-it lights up! (but unless I'm showing off I leave them off to save battery

the few minor things I don't like:

-the face buttons fade over time

-the stuff on the back fades almost overnight if you remove the stickers

-the biggest complaint is with the button placement at the top, it's vey easy to hit the home or power display button when aiming for the select button// hit the light button or the home button when aiming for start

Overall I think this controller is better designed than both the PS3 and 360 controllers (since it's basically the best of both thrown together) and as far as I know cheaper than both as well.

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I did not buy this from Amazon though I wish I had (their return policy is far more lenient than where I did purchase it.)

2 stars for getting some things right:

The wireless works well, no noticeable lag from input to action on your TV.

Buttons are all accurate, easy to press, though the extra buttons for the light and power status are conspicuous and might get in your way when you are trying to press select or start.

Cool design, and comfortable in my hands.

Minus 3 stars for continuing the 3rd party controller curse of questionable quality:

Analog stick DEAD ZONES ARE HORRIBLE, Sure you may not notice it if you... well... I don't know how you wouldn't notice it. Tested the controller with Uncharted and Dead Souls and in both instances the right stick simply would not operate as intended. Small movements in the camera are incredibly hard to make and usually end up with you overshooting your target or not moving it at all. It's horribly distracting and after a couple hours of trying to "train" myself to use it, I decided it just wasn't happening and just went back to my Dual Shock 3 *which felt fantastic afterwards.

Sure, Batman is cool and all but that made zero difference with me in purchasing this controller. My search is for a good 360 style controller for PS3 but sadly there has been none worth my time to this point. I had hope for this controller because of some other reviews saying they didn't notice the dead zone. Oh well, at this point it's a shame on me scenario because this is my second Power A controller with the same dead zone issue.

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PlayStation Move Golf Club

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cheap and does the job.indoor golf is a great way to save money those green fees.club performs like it should.

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This is an inexpensive and fun way to enhance the Tiger Woods 2013 experience!

Makes the game feel even more lifelike!

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I got the PS3 with the move and the Tiger Woods game for my husband and he and my 22 yr old son love it. I bought this club and a longer one and they love the longer one and never use this one at all. Since this club was so inexpensive I wasn't upset, but I'd recommend just spending $20 on the longer club.

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Afterglow Universal Wired Headset - Green

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As a more casual gamer, I never really understood the necessity of wearing a headset while playing on the Playstation Network or Xbox Live. The Afterglow headset definitely helped me cross that line. I have become familiar with several other gaming headsets through my roommates and other friends, but never was impressed enough to pull the trigger for a pair of my own. I am very happy to have had these given to me as a gift, because I may have never experienced them otherwise.

When it comes to sound quality, as an owner of a pair of Bose QC Headphones (which coincidentally crapped out on me right after the one year warranty expired) and a pair of V-Moda Crossfades, I am very particular and value headphones with crisp, clear sound and solid bass. When I first took this set out of the box, I plugged them directly into my iPod rather than my Xbox. I was astonished with the sound quality, something I didn't quite expect from a pair of headphones built primarily for gaming. Although I still take my Crossfades out the door with me (they are a bit more streamlined) I have found myself using my Afterglow headphones as my primary music listening headphones while at home. The sound is fantastic whether the volume is cranked up or you're listening at a whisper level. Vocals are very clear, and it is easy to separate the sounds of instruments in the music or footsteps and gunfire while gaming. While they are not noise-cancelling, the quality design of the headphones helps block out a fair amount of outside noise, which I find to maximize the sound experience.

One of the most attractive features of these headphones is the inner headband design. Unlike anything I've worn before, at first I was very skeptical of the suspension style strap. I quickly found that it maximizes the comfort of the headphones, while also eliminating the need for the more common click-slide size adjusters (which I now find irritating) found on most other headphones. This headband makes it so there are no noticeable pressure points on the headphones, which is ideal when you find yourself on a multi-hour gaming or music bender. All other headphones that I have used extensively begin to irritate my ears or head after a couple of hours, I have yet to experience that with this set. Additionally the earcups are large enough to fit my oversized ears comfortably without being bulky, a compromise that I generally find lacking in most headphone designs. The only other notable design feature is the retractable microphone, a great feature which makes these headphones a lot less clunky than similarly priced gaming headphones, without sacrificing any quality. Other than that, the design is very effective, nothing too flashy, but much more than you would expect for the reasonable price.

Another feature I find extremely valuable about these headphones is the multi-platform capability. Unlike many other gaming headphones, these are compatible with all major platforms, something that is very useful as all of my roommates/friends seem to prefer different gaming platforms.

Overall, I definitely recommend these headphones for the casual to serious gamer who is looking for a lot of bang for their buck. I have yet to have any issues with this Afterglow set, and would definitely be interested in hearing what people have to say about the wireless set, which I'm sure will be my next gaming headphone purchase when the time comes. Comfortable design and great sound quality make for a great pair of headphones. The lighting effects are just a bonus! Hope this was helpful.

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Having used many headsets over many consoles, i can gladly say that the afterglow headset can be placed on the top of my list. The sound quality is amazing compared to other headsets at its price and can even be compared to headsets twice the amount paid for it. Every game I have tried with these did not disappoint with the sound quality i received. The only problem I had with them was the tightness I had when I first used them. But after a week of using them they started to mold and fit snug around my head so it wasn't really a problem.

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I am not normally used to wearing headphones, but when my gamer son recommended I try his new Afterglow Universal Wired Headset Blue, I was sold. Not only do they look totally cool with the glowing blue light (especially awesome in the dark), but they feel fantastic, almost too comfortable to take off. "I will never wear annoying ear buds again," claims my son and now I understand why. Plus the sound quality is terrific. My hearing's not great so with Afterglow on I go high on volume and low on disturbing the family. Everybody's happy. Finish off with the fact that these are so very affordable compared to a lot of other headsets on the market that I'm inclined to think we should all have our own!

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Although the headphones are great! They didn't fit the persons I was buying for. So I had to return them

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They sound ok. They aren't very adjustable, if you have an above sized head stay away from these for sure.

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PRO V Gamer 200 10ft.

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I haven't been able to test this HMDI cable in a quantifiable way yet, but the cable seems be good quality. I do know that cheap cables cannot provide the same bandwidth as more expensive cables. Buying a $400 Blu-ray player and connecting it with a $10 HDMI cable is a total waste of money for the Blu-Ray player. I was trying to find a cable that was reasonably priced but could provide the necessary bandwidth for a Blu-ray player. This cable appears to be able to provide the necessary bandwidth.

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Raven Motion Sensing Wireless Controller for PS3 (Alternate Layout)

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The GOOD:

Nice soft plastic feel.

Responsive comfortable L2/R2 triggers.

Shares the dimensions of the Xbox 360 controller.

Nice force feedback / SixAxis tilt capability.

The BAD:

Analogues have very noticeable "dead zones."

D-Pad is vague.

Face buttons intermittently do not respond.

Requires one USB port for the wireless receiver.

Requires another USB port in order to charge. (Cannot play via USB cable in lieu of receiver.)

Bottom line:

If you're looking for a comfy controller to use with shooters, platformers, driving games, or ...any game that requires responsive analogue inputs from the player, this isn't a good controller to own. I'm sorry. I had my hopes up too, but at least you still have your money :P

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This controller is a waste. Only a couple of days of light use and the L1, R1, and L2 buttons are unresponsive. The D pad was laughable from day one. The company and warranty are simply a joke. Save your money or buy another ps3 controller. It's no secret third party controllers are junk and this one is no exception.

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I started playing MW2 on Xbox and thought the Xbox controller felt really natural. I moved over to PS3 for numerous reasons, but found the DS3 controller terrible for MW2 and Black Ops.

I found the Nyko Raven and really liked the way it felt in my hand. The triggers felt awesome. The reversed left analog stick feels perfect. I really wanted to love this product.....BUT it is is impossible to use with first person shooters. There is a VERY noticeable lag/dead zone.....whatever you want to call it. On someone that was really far away, it literally took me 15 secs to get the crosshairs on him. Completely unacceptable. Supposedly this is because it communicates via 2.4 ghz instead of bluetooth. Apparently if you are using it for other games it is great, but for FPS it is definitely worthless. Also tried playing with the included mini USB cable and no luck...it still has the lag issue.

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I owned this controller for a few months before I finally got rid of it. Overall, it wasn't very impressive. Both analog sticks have significant dead zones: over 1/4 of their total movement range from the neutral position doesn't register. The face buttons (square, triangle, circle, X) require a lot of force to register, as do the L1/R1 buttons. The controller itself seems comfortable to hold at first, but the ergonomics for it are really strange, and led to hand cramping after an hour or so of use. The rubberized finish also felt really cheap and seems like it would have started to flake off eventually.

There weren't many positives to this controller: the d-pad is decent, the force feedback is adequate, and the hardware option to switch L1/L2 and R1/R2 mapping is neat, but that's about it.

Nyko usually makes some decent quality producs, but unfortunately, this isn't one of them.

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I have had this controller for about 5 hours now! It's slick its smooth and it feels xbox. If your like me and are sick of the ps3 controllers than this is the product for you. The only con is having to sacrifice one of your USB ports

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Medal of Honor Warfighter Battlefield 4 Project Honor Edition Plus Documentary

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it was fun but my copy was brand new but it froze literally every 15 minutes and that got really irritating I hade it from Christmas to yesterday and never got past the first mission.

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Enjoying playing it and have the collection. Very good game play and I am enjoying the game very much everyday.

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my husband found this for me and I got it, it was 20$ cheaper then getting it at walmart, I dont understand why men love these games so much, but if it makes him happy, then I am happy ;)

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If you want me to talk about shipping, do not read, I didn't buy this off amazon. This is the most realistic video game ever!(that doesn't say much) . It still isn't very realistic, you can create/join a platoon, choose to be American or froiner, you can't be a marine, but u can be in the army, gun customization is good, but u can't customize ur self :( talk about a let down, that's all in multiplar. Graphics ar amazing! By, have a wonderful day!

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PLAYSTATION 3 EYEPET MOVE BUNDLE GAME + CONTROLLER + EYE CAMERA

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This is such a cute game. It's fun and interactive and my child has such a great time playing with it. It is a little hard at first getting through all the challenges and she needs some help from Mom and Dad but for the most part it's a great way to just have some fun and teach a little bit about 'caring' for an animal.

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