Assassin's Creed II Complete Edition (Playstation 3) Limited Edition

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Fallout: New Vegas Collector's Edition

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Fallout 3 fans won't be disappointed!

Game starts off brilliantly, it sinks it's hooks into you and doesn't let go.

In New Vegas you'll find wide open spaces much like Fallout 3, however the areas are more lively and interesting. The people you come across seem to have more depth than those in FO3. The main quest line in New Vegas is much larger than FO3's and isn't nearly as linear and the story telling along the way is just superb. The choices available run the course of the game, not just towards the end, and every choice is important and carries consequences or rewards. The weapon modding system is fantastic and really allows you to tailor a weapon that is right for your character, whether it be a hardcore mercenary or a silver tongued trader. The VATS system is very crisp, the companion feature makes it much easier to manage and utilize your friends.

Customization of your character is still somewhat stale with no real changes from FO3 which was a little disappointing however for some this could be considered trivial. With my experience so far the game has remained stable, I've experienced a few glitches and one crash so far as well as noticing a few bugs. Mainly NPCs falling through the floor :(

Overall any fan of Fallout 3 will enjoy this game very much. Even those who have never experienced any of the Fallout titles will enjoy hours upon hours of fun and enjoyable gameplay!

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This edition of the Fallout series is great. It keeps all of the things that made Fallout 3 awesome, fixed a lot of the things that were annoying and added a lot of things that were missing. Some of the great things added are the use of iron sights, weapons mods, combining certain things to make meds that have different effects and the character interaction wheel. New creatures are great. I love that not all of them are hostile to you initially unless you tick them off by trying to harm them. The reputation system is great and can have great benefits in certain areas. If you loved Fallout 3 as much as I did, you will absolutely love Fallout: New Vegas!

The collector's edition is mediocre though. The hard cover comic is neat with great art inside. The Lucky 38 chip is a little underwhelming and I wish it looked like it does in the first pictures we saw of the CE. I really expected a heavier, chromed coin but this seems to be a cheaper tin-like coin. The poker chips from the different casinos are very well made. They are made exactly the same as real poker chips from real casinos are made. Heavy and good quality. The cards are nice too though being what they are, I wouldn't use them for actual games. They are much better quality than the cards Rockstar had made for Red Dead Redemption. Overall, it's a toss-up if the extra money was worth the collector's edition goodies. Very few CE goodies are worth the extra cash. I mean, look at the DeadRising 2 CE. A cheap pen that looks like a syringe and a band-aid? The Fallout 3 survival edition seemed pretty cool but the Pipboy that came with it was worthless and broke easily. The CE for Fallout 3 was better with a bobble head and a lunchbox that looked like the ones in the game. I wanted something like a laser pistol that made the sound effect like the one in the game. Anyway, it's really up to you if you think the CE is worth the money. I'm a sucker for Collector's Editions of games...that's my fault!

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I don't often buy collectors editions since they rarely appeal to me. With the Fallout: New Vegas Collector's Editioni just had to have it... I have always loved the Fallout series(despite the bugs)

Contents: The chips are high quality with the look and feel of authentic casino chips, the cards are well illustrated, the comic is very well designed & written, and the DVD will be interesting if you enjoy the behind the scenes stuff. The details are fun... i found that the Platinum chip has Morse Code on it... I'll let you find what it says.

Price: The retail price is great i think @ $79.99 As we all know Collector editions of games are usually priced in the $100.00 range. Would i have liked more in the set? For sure! But don't we all want more?

Game: I have read the reviews on the regular edition for all platforms and i understand that some are upset that the game has a few bugs... i have encountered a few but nothing major that makes me hate the game. I got the game knowing it would have bugs and deal with it. I have auto save so i am covered in-case anything happens that i need to restart(have not had to reset my PS3 yet)

The few hours i have put into the game haven't been exciting... but it's the beginning of the game! The usual BS... learning the new features, designing your player, meeting the people in the town, etc...

The look of the game is different but still very comfortable because the look is the same as Fallout 3. The colors and vegetation really add a pop to the game.

Creatures: Now i haven't encountered all of the creatures in the game but i looked at the variety in the game guide and they really expanded the creatures. For example Deathclaws have multiple versions, all having a slightly different look strength( don't want to spoil the creatures) I know Fallout 3 had different versions of some creatures but not to this extent.

***Now i will add more to this review after i get farther in the game. I can't really comment on most areas since i haven't had experience with them in gameplay.

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In a game this huge bugs are expected, they were in Fallout 3, they were in elder scrolls as well. The difference in Fallout New Vegas is the quantity and size of the bugs. In the arena the monsters won't fight and lock out all quest options, I had a group of Deathclaws pop in right in front of me, walk into the strip and oh wait the game froze. Guess I better load my auto save.....oh wait that's corrupted. Suffice to say that every time I turn around there's a problem (p.s. this is post patch)

I really want to love this game, I love the new companion system, the gameplay hasn't changed from fallout 3 and I couldn't be happier about it. The world seems as large and rich as other Bethesda offerings but I can't spend 60+ hours in a world this broken.

Sorry to say but I'll be waiting to read reviews before I purchase another Bethesda game.

Edit 1/30/11: I've finally came back to the game. I downloaded the new patch and the game is "playable." I can play more than a few hours without it crashing or a game breaking bug. Still not worth 60 dollars. I truly hope that the Elder Scrolls 5's new engine will get rid of the many bugs in this game.

Edit 7/7/11: Played the game on the Xbox 360 & although I experienced some bugs, I didn't run into any major bugs. Once that problem was solved I enjoyed the game so much I bought and finished all the DLC that's out.

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Bought the collector's edition because i looked forward to the game and the little knick knacks that came with it.

Started to play the game, no problems ..in fact quite amazed by the scenery. Then i spoke too soon! Game started to stutter every so often and when going between loading screens..BAM crash! Alright i said..no problem...restarted the game. Played a bit more, got engaged in a battle ...BAM another crash! I figured eh what the hell... 2 crashes in 2 hours, can't complain..lemme play some more. Then it crashed again an hour or so later.

I mean seriously Obsidian needs to do their job and test this crapware before they make us their unofficial alpha-pre-beta testers for $60!

And for those that say "oh you must have an old ps3" "stop placing the ps3 in a confining place" my ps3 is the new 120gb version AND it has plenty of ample space.

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PlayStation 3 Verical Stand

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This product is great for people who stand their PS3 vertically. Protect your investment from being knocked over and potencially broken. This stand also makes a great game holder.

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NBA 2K13 (Dynasty Edition)

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This will be a review on the extra contents of the Dynasty Edition, if you want a review of the game, check out the standard edition reviews. For 40 extra dollars, you get some very nice items with the game. When you first open the box, you see Skull Candy headphones, which retail at 25 dollars (all prices are based on my local Walmart). These headphones have the 2k logo on the side, and a nice sound when you listen to them, just the fact that their skullcandy buds should prove their worth. Next up is the basketball, an average full sized basketball retails for 25 bucks, this ball is from spalding, the official ball of the NBA. After that, there is the controller skin. The skin has the feel of a basketball, and also provides a comfortable grip, a skin from skinit usually retails for 5-15 dollars. Lastly, there is the All-star DLC, for people who were unlucky enough to not preorder, (like me), you would not receive this DLC with the standard game, the DLC includes things like the 3 point Shootout, and the dunk contest. 2k is rumored to release this as add on content for 10 dollars. All in all, this was an excellent deal, at least for me. The game and all this extra content at least retails for 130 dollars, these are also collectors edition exclusives you cannot find anywhere else. For 40 extra dollars, this is well worth the buy.

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This is the best NBA game ever! It has a lot of features. It has the USA Team and the 1992 Dream Team. It also has all the old teams in Jordan's time and the Celebrity Team. The stuff in fhe box are so good. I loved the customised ball, the skullcandy headphones by 2k sports and the skin for the ps3 controller from skinit.

The only thing that I was disapointed about was the all-star downloadable content. I tried redeeming the code that I got but it didn't work. That was the reason why I got the Dynasty Edition. There is no point of me preordering NBA 2k13 if the Dynasty Edition also included the add-on content with a headphone, a ball and a skin for controller.

Overall, this the best NBA game ever! Hope they still make NBA games in the future.

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I love the game and the ball and earphones but was really disappointed to find out that the Houston pack was invalid. I was wondering if they would send me a new one or something.

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I am really happy about the product. I found out that there is a code missing. I didn't resieve a redeem code for All star game play in the cd cover. Hope it is possible to get that code?

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It seems that they allowed A LOT more scoring in this years version than in the past two 2K games I have played. All in all it could be better, but there are some nice additions of legendary teams and throwback jerseys that add a nice touch.

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Ear Force DSS 7.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound Processor

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If you are traveling, and you need something that can handle optical 7.1 channel audio, this is a fine item to bring along. It's a little smaller than a pack of smokes and can be run off of a usb to ac adapter. I live in a small apartment in Japan, so I don't have space for a huge sound system. Also, I suffer from insomnia, and sometimes I want to play a game or watch a movie late at night. This gadget allows me to hook up some good headphones and enjoy my movies and games without being a pain to my roommates or neighbors.

It's also worth noting that the surround sound, even on standard headphones, is remarkably well-done. I have been testing it with Metal Gear Solid 4 on my ps3, which I connected to the unit with an optical cable. I'm hearing things I never noticed before in the game, and I really can sense the location of enemies and other things by sound alone with this device.

I think audiophiles would prefer other DACs for listening to cds or lossless music, but if you want a surround sound system that can fit in your pocket or go with you on a trip, or want to be able to listen to surround sound without disturbing your neighbors or flatmates, this is what you've been waiting for.

My only other suggestion is to use good headphones with this unit. It'll work with whatever you hook into it, but better headphones will reveal the high-quality bass, mid, and treble sound that this unit produces.

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Like any self respecting gaming/movie buff college grad, one of my top priorities for survival after graduating was a solid entertainment system. To this end I got myself a PS3, hooked it up to my TV and z-5500 5.1 surround sound speaker set (I know, fancy right?). This set-up was pretty fantastic, especially for the price of entry, and served me well for a couple years.

Then, one stormy night, lightening struck way to close to my apartment complex. Actually, it might have even hit our complex, I don't know as I wasn't actually at home that night. Unfortunately, that managed to fry some of my stuff. I even had one of the Ethernet ports on my PC get zapped, because (and I did a little research on this because I thought it was so weird) the Ethernet cable was so long (coiled up 25' cable) and the lightning struck so close the it acted like an antenna and picked up a ton of EM. FYI, I guess it happens.

Anyway, the z-5500s were also a casualty. I decided that since I had an excuse I should maybe just invest in serious speakers. In the mean time, I definitely needed something to provide sound! TV speakers just don't cut it for gaming. After doing a ton of back and forth on the Astro A-40 mix-amp vs. cans with multiple drivers, I settled on a virtual surround processor with "real" headphones as the answer. Instead of the Astro mix-amp though, I decided to give this new kid a shot. Because this is cheaper. Hah.

The Ear Force DSS itself feels well put together. It doesn't have the heft of a serious gadget, but really it's just a processing chip after all. Actually, it is pretty much feather light. No rough edges on the matte plastic case, and it fits together nice and snug. The volume knob has some nice resistance that gives it a pretty good feel. Overall it still feels like a quality item despite being plastic and light.

Stereo headphones plug in one end, and the optical audio cable in is on the other end. It has a mini-USB port for power on that end as well. I have the power supplied by my PS3 and it works fine, but it does eat up one of my ports (only 2 on those new PS3s). I haven't tried one of those generic AC adapter to mini-usb port plugs, but since usb should have a standard power spec I think this should work if you don't have any other source. As I have it set up, it turns on and off with the PS3. I don't think you can hook a USB mic in through the DSS, but I just use the PS3 Bluetooth so it isn't a big problem.

With AD900s hooked in, the DSS sets up a pretty convincing soundstage. AD's sound pretty open, like the sound is coming from further away than next to your ear (this is a plus, because the point isn't to feel like the sound is in your head) and hooked into 5.1 the effect is pretty phenomenal. Immersive and enveloped in sound. Competitive FPSs like the COD and BFBC series benefit a lot, as general awareness of footsteps and gunshot position gives a huge advantage. Going from a 5.1 speaker set (which worked great for this purpose) to TV speakers back to 5.1 (headphones this time) I could hear a big difference.

I would give a pretty strong recommend to a pair of AD700 headphones (terrific bang for buck there) and this Ear Force DSS for the gamer that:

a) doesn't have room for a full surround sound speaker set

b) needs a night time / quiet time gaming or movie set-up

c) doesn't have the money to buy a full out set ( I would say to get equivalent quality of sound and experience would take significantly more budget.

Actually, I would say that I will probably keep gaming with the headset DSS combo whether I get a full speaker set or not. While I miss having the rumble of a subwoofer, the experience of having the sound stage enveloping my head in this way is probably not something I'll be able to replicate with full speakers for quite a while, given what I'm willing to spend. This isn't even accounting for any weird room acoustics or space issues with setup.

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Well, teamed up with my px21s this little box is a dream. It actually does work, and my game play has gone up by loads on Black Ops.

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Thought I would update now that I have spent some time with the device. I am still loving everything about it. I took a while to find the perfect balance between the px21 settings and the dss setting, but I have found it and the sound is amazing.

All I have played is Black Ops and as we know the sound with the game still has some issues, but even so it works a treat. I can hear enemy footsteps/rc car engine from afar and also what direction it is coming from. I can not count the amount of times I saved myself from a certain death by knowing which way the enemy is coming from.

My kills have also shot up, where as before I was a very below average player, I end up now in the top three much more often than not. My K/D ratio has gone from .45 in MW2 to 1.25 in B Ops. And all of this changed since the day I started using the headphones and the DSS.

So yes I am 100% convinced this little gadget was worth the buy and I would recommend it 100%.

It works very well with turtle bay headphones.

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I got one of these things to go with my pair of Turtle Beach Earforce X12s.

I tested them out with Call of Duty: Black Ops, Call of Duty MW2, Dead Island, and Gears of War 2. All on the 360. On PS3, I tested Resistance: Fall of Man, Uncharted 2 and Killzone 2.

It really does give a sense of surround sound in the video games. (Esp. Dead Island) I was very surprised.

But that is the only thing I like about it.

For movies, I tested Entangled, Batman The Dark Knight, Batman Begins and 28 Days Later. Lets just say that I was underwhelmed at the amount of surround sound for those movies. Is there a difference in the sound with the DSS on? Yes, its slightly more crisp, but NOT WORTH the price they charge for it.

For music, I tested a wide variety, from reggaeton, rap, Rock, metal. In my opinion, the music sounds better with the Dolby Bypass. I do not personally like the sound of the music through it. But, to each his own.

Bottom line,

If you like to play video games and want surround sound in them, then this thing is for you. I don't play games without it! However, if you expect to get surround sound during movies, or better music quality, then keep looking.

Try it at a friends house, or find it used.

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Overall, the Turtle Beach is great little Dolby Headphone surround sound processor for gaming/movies/etc.

Dolby Headphone surround scales up nicely with nicer headphones. However, know that some headphones work better than others for gaming and surround sound. You want to pair this with headphones that have a large "soundstage" with good positioning within that soundstage. These will give you the best surround sound effect. There's more information on the interwebz about this if you look for it, but 'll list a few solid headphone recommendations below...

Good Headphones for gaming:

Koss KSC75 not bad for $15 :)

Sennheiser HD558/598/PC360 Headset

Audio Technica AD700

Beyerdynamic 880/990/MMX300 Headset

AKG K701/K702

I also own an Astro Mixamp 5.8, and I've compared the two. A lot of people debate which to get so I'll give you some info on them both:

Sound quality wise they are essentially the same. They both have the same Dolby chip in them, so the surround quality is identical. I will say that the Ear Force DSS has a more powerful bass boost and its adjustable, while the Mixamp 5.8's bass boost is more subtle and simply on/off.

Functionality wise they are different. You are paying more for the Astro mixamp for better build quality, features, and functionality (and its wireless!). The DSS is a cheaper bare bones processor but it does a fine job for what it was designed to do. It doesn't have good support for microphones and voice chat. Its designed to be paired with Turtle Beach headsets, and third party headsets can't use their mics with it. The Astro mixamp however adds voice/game mixing features and is compatible with third party headsets.

--> If you don't need voice (don't play online/just play single player) the Ear Force DSS will be a good choice.

--> If you do need voice or wireless, an Astro mixamp will be a better choice for you.

I use my DSS when playing single player because I slightly prefer its sound over the Mixamp.

When I play multiplayer w/voice I switch to the Astro Mixamp.

I'm giving the DSS 4 stars. I knocked off a star because it doesn't support non-Turtle Beach headsets.

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PS3 - Eye Stand - black - Move Camera Mounting Clip / PS3 Slim

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This mount is great! I have a Panasonic...50" something and from what I read about the other PlayStation camera mount, it wouldn't work on my TV. It was simple to set up and stays in place. Certainly would recommend it to a friend, in fact, I already did!

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I got the Eye Stand and mounted it on my Mitsubishi DLT 65" TV. It worked great! DLT's are wider than flat screen TVs and I thought it might be a problem. It wasn't. It's way better than the duct tape that used to hold the camera!

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this was so ease to install i would recommend it to any one that has a PS3 cam great price too!!!!!!

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He calificado cinco estrellas a este producto debido a que me llegó en buenas condiciones sin ningún tipo de novedad al respecto, lo recomendaria a familiares, amigos etc. Gracias

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Tomee PS3 Wired Controller

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It comes off as a great priced controller at ten bucks...but you get exactly what you pay for in this case: a cheap third party controller(if you can even call it that) that will work for a couple weeks if you have better luck than myself. This controller had quite a few problems, but a few big ones. First Off, this controller is a PS3 controller and it has no PS button, so you have no access to the main menu (XMB) while in-game, and sometimes you need to access the XMB for online games for inviting friends and etc. Then there is the buttons and analog sticks, the buttons require you to press way to hard down on them to process a button hit and they feel very poorly put into the controller almost as if they can just fall right out. Not to mention the controller is an exact replica of a PS2 controller and not a PS3 one. A few of the minor problems: the cord is way too short, likely the length of a standard USB cable. It is very light to the point that it literally feels as if there is nothing inside it. I took the cheap route to try and get a decent controller and I should have known better. Its only 10 bucks so its not exactly the end of the world, but most certainly dont look this way for a controller purchase. I dont even think PS3 knows of this controller. It's so cheap that is actually says "Compatible with P3 game system", yes P3. Sometimes you just have to pay a little more if you want decent hardware. That's the case here.

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This is the single worst controller I have ever used. First off, it's so light and cheap in your hands that it feels like it will break. The cord is so painfully short that you nearly have to sit with the system in your lap (it's maybe 18 inches long; shorter than the recharge cable for the system). The buttons don't visibly appear to stick, but their functions inside do. When you press a button while playing a game, there's a fair chance that it will stick and your character will keep doing the pressed action, like jumping (for a face button) or turning (for one of the joysticks). If you press more than one button at a time, the controller barely seems capable of handling multiple functions and one of them just might not work. I was playing Trine and about 80% of the time I couldn't jump or move at the same time. I had to choose one or the other! Also, sometimes it would seemingly lose it's connection to the PS3 even with the cord plugged completely in; it would just lose the signal. I know it's not the PS3, because I just bought it brand new a week and a half ago and the Dualshock 3 that came with it and the second Dualshock 3 that I bought work like a dream.

I purchased this so I could have a third controller without shelling out $50 like I did for the second one, but no. No. This piece of junk isn't even worth $0.99. At least with $0.99 you could buy a burrito at Taco Bell and that would assuredly be the better value. Trust me when I say that you're better off with no controllers than with this one. It's a huge waste of money and will only serve to infuriate you. I am seriously going to look into some quality control issues on Amazon to see if you can get products banned, because this -should NOTbe on the market. It may as well be considered theft.

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The one time I make a purchase without 1st reading reviews, and it really bit me in the ass. Can't remember the last I was so disappointed in an amazon purchase. Of course, the obvious complaint about the controller is the lack of the PS button, but it also plays stiff as hell!!! You practically fracture your thumbs trying to use the thing effectively. I'd love to have been able to send the thing right back, but I let my temper get the best of me and ended up shattering the thing in frustration...

I guess it's really my own fault for neglecting to read reviews, and being blinded by the cheap price. damn though, times are hard!!!

I guess the moral of the story is, if something looks to good to be true...well, you know the rest.

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At first I was really happy with this product , I got it for my son for Christmas. it was priced cheap and was here in time for christmas..... But after my son started to use the controller, it has already fell apart and broke...... the thumb controllers will not work at all,,,,,, so overall was a total waste of money.

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this is the worst controller it broke in less than a day and is really stiff and almost impossible to use. do not buy this controller.

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Hoops Freek by KontrolFreek (Vipr)

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I like these little things very much I play alot of sports games and they help me very much now I can't play without them

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Accuracy in shooters is my benchmark for controllers. I've bought many products to try and make the PS3 have a usable and accurate controller that is comfortable in my hands (I'm 6 feet tall, not that I have particularly large hands); the best combo for me is to use these and a silicone controller cover on the dualshock 3, using only my index fingers on the bumpers and triggers (no 4 finger configs). These (and I assume the legendaries) excel where I had issues with the FPS freeks because the Dualshock 3 tends to creep up into the palm of my hand and I end up pressing on the side of the FPS freeks rather than let my thumbs sit IN the cups as they were designed. With these I can crank up the sensitivity much more and my thumb settles easier and stays on the tip of the analog more consistently. I also find it easier to use them in non-shooters as well. I've also finally been able to headshot more consistently and feel that I am one large step closer to mouse-level controls on a console (it's a personal dream you may share). As a side note, I've had so many problems with controllers this gen that I'm considering going over to Xbox next gen just for the controller. I've scrapped 3 3rd party controllers including the Logitech (incredibly stiff triggers that I tried to modify and gave up on), the Dreamgear shadow (poor analogs), and the NYKO zero (trigger springs started sticking badly). Sadly, there are no decent third party controllers and this with a silicone cover seems to be the best bet.

I'm rating this a 4 and not a 5 for one simple reason: softer silicone analog covers like grip-it react less to sweat and really stick to your thumb whereas these are harder and are slightly slicker. The grip-it's don't fit well on these because they are too small.

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NASCAR #11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Video Game Racing Seat

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Same issue as prior review. I just could not get the logitech car pedals to line up properly. Playseat sells an out of stock replacement that lets you adjust the angle but it's too expensive. They should have included it standard for the price of this chair. Other than that, it's very well built and of good quality.

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I just could not get the logitech GT pedals to sit in place on the provided stand. It was too expensive as well. One could get a real sparco seat for this kind of money!

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KES-410ACA Laser Lens Replacement Repair Part for PS3

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I had my PS3 for three years and mostly used it to watch movies. After getting my hands on IronMan 2 in blu-ray I tried to play the movie only to find out my PS3 wouldn't read the disc. After multiple attempts, including other movies and games, my PS3s' disc reading abilities was dead. After lots of research I found out that a number of units' lasers go bad and Sony wanted $200 to fix it when it's out of warranty. Luckily I found that it could be easily replaced, which lead me to finding this product. Not only was it cheap, but it arrived very fast and was truly easy to install. After putting everything together, my PS3 could now read discs again. I would recommend this to anyone who had the same issues I had with my PS3. Boo Sony for not acknowledging this issue and offering a fix similar to what Microsoft did with the red ring of death.

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I am typing up this review a mere day after replacing my dysfunctional stock PS3 bluray lens (on an older 60GB PS3) with this product. Bearing that in mind, this review only reflects my initial thoughts and may be subject to change pending the ongoing performance of the product; I've been hearing that some of these replacement kits (not necessarily this model) tend to go bad very early in their life.

Installation was quite easy if you are patient and do not rush. I initially made the mistake of disassembling the bluray drive to find that I left a disc inside the drive. Do NOT disassemble the drive with a disc inside of it. Some of the mechanisms, specifically those repsonsible for insertion and ejection of the disc, are in a state of tension with a disc present and will not go back together easily. Youtube is a good source for DIY videos regarding lens replacement.

The only comment I can make regarding product performance is that it is working normally, and that is all I asked for. If it holds up, then I'll stand by my initial assessment that this is an excellent, cost-effective alternative to other fixes available at the moment. For roughly $30, it's at least worth a try before exploring other options.

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No problem while installing the new lens. I just followed a tutorial found on YouTube

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Works great no problems the guy with the one star that said there was so model number was wrong and needs to open his eyes a bit good buy pretty happy with it

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Installed this about a month or two ago. It was easy, and I haven't had any problems since. I'll update this review if the laser goes bad.

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SMK-Link PS3 Blu-Link Universal Remote Control

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Before I get into my thoughts on the Blu-Link remote, I'll start by saying that I've purchased and returned two Logitech Harmony universal remotes. The Harmony Xbox 360 remote and the almighty Harmony One to be precise. These are the only products I've ever returned on Amazon.com. They were nice enough remotes to look at, and the computerized setup was convenient. I just couldn't get past the delay in button presses. No matter how you set the inter-device or inter-key delay for the remote, there is a noticeable delay between pressing a button and seeing the result. (For example: Holding down the volume button for an A/V receiver for a few seconds would result in about 3-4 extra commands after you let go of the button. Annoying) I am far from the only user to be bothered by this, as a quick Google search can yield innumerable results on the topic.

The Blu-Link remote doesn't have a computerized setup, a display, or a charging station. I give it 5 stars nonetheless. It does what it's supposed to do, and does it at a reasonable price. Using the supplied codes, I had my PS3, Samsung TV, Onkyo A/V receiver, and DirecTV HD-DVR up and running MOST of the way within a couple of minutes. I then spent 5, count 'em, 5 minutes using the remote's "learning" feature to fill in the remaining functionality. Notably, I ran into the same problem that another reviewer had with my A/V receiver, in that it would power it on, but not off. Teaching the Blu-Link the Onkyo remote's power code directly alleviated this problem. Various other commands were learned from my old Onkyo remote, but the DVR and TV were good to go using only the supplied codes. The volume master feature works as it should, sending all volume commands to the AUX input, the Onkyo receiver. The manual also explains how to set up a master volume device, but to also be able to control the TV's volume when you're on the TV input. (I mention this after seeing another reviewer's frustration with trying to do that)

Now, for the reason I was so excited about this remote in the first place: The ability to control the PS3. I can tell you that it works flawlessly. Power on, power off, video/music playback, menu navigation, just about everything you can do with the PS3 controller can be done with the Blu-Link remote. To power on, you simply hit the PS3 input selector. To power off, you hold the "Home" button, just like you would on a PS3 controller, and select "Power off device". Simple! The only ommission I've seen is the lack of "L" and "R" buttons. The only use I would have for them is webpage back/forward keys, (which is still easily done by hitting "triangle" and selecting it from the menu) but since I don't do much web browsing on the PS3 it's not a big deal.

The finish of the remote is very attractive, and I find the button layout to be very comfortable. Be aware that the buttons are quite small, namely the number keys and transport buttons. (FF, RW, etc.) Those with large hands may have problems.

I spent less than 10 minutes setting up this remote to control all of my components, and have been loving it in the time since. Yes, I have to manually adjust inputs when watching a movie instead of hitting a singular "Activity" key, but I also don't have to deal with the delays present in Logitech remotes. The PS3 control is fantastic, and you can get the Blu-Link remote for $10 less than the price of the Logitech PS3 adapter alone!

If you're unhappy with Harmony remotes, and you're a PS3 owner, this is a no-brainer. Buy it now!

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Edit (4/15/2011):

I bought this remote a year ago, but it didn't do its job well for more than six months. It continued to function as a universal remote, but the bluetooth became so spotty to the point of worthlessness. It wouldn't remain connected to the PS3 for more than 10 seconds, so it would connect and I'd have to quickly scroll through menus before it'd disconnect. Then I'd wait another 10 seconds for it to reconnect and I'd start the mad shuffle again. Not a fun way to live life. I tried calling and emailing customer support on many occasions, but they've gone dark. So, I got a Harmony remote with their bluetooth adapter and haven't looked back. It's a far more expensive option, but I've had no difficulties with it, and I'm pretty sure Logitech will answer my calls. I don't like saying it, but I recommend looking elsewhere for your PS3 controlling needs.

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I really want to love this remote, and I almost do. There's just a few kinks that I'm really having a hard time living with. Let me break down my loves and hates:

Love:

Almost eliminates 6 remotes/controllers (the "almost" is explained below)

"Teaching" commands is a breeze

Has a wide variety of buttons so I can logically assign buttons

Feels good in my hand (I don't think the buttons are too small, and I have normal sized guy hands)

Hate:

Only 50 programmable commands, globally. This means you can only "teach" the remote 50 new things across all devices. I ran out before I even got to my receiver's remote, so I've had to go back and pick and choose which commands I'll actually need regularly.

If you leave the remote in PS3 mode for a long time (60 minutes?) it will stop controlling the PS3 until you turn the PS3 off/back on. I re-paired, too, but I don't know if that's a necessary step all of the time.

As to my first complaint, I called the company's support number and talked to the fella there (very nice guy) and he confirmed that there are only 50 programmable commands. I asked him if I could request a feature and that it be more memory for the next model. Perhaps if enough people request it we'll get our wish. The company's site .

For my second complaint, I recommend doing what you have to in PS3 (Bluetooth) mode and then change to some other mode. The Bluetooth probably just goes to sleep to conserve battery power, but it's very frustrating. So switch modes and I think everything will be okay.

Overall, I really do like this remote because it's one-of-a-kind. Why hasn't anyone else thought of making a IR/Bluetooth remote? Who knows. But they haven't, so this is the best there is for now. It's definitely first-gen, but a great attempt. Hopefully they'll iron out the bugs and the next version will completely rock. I know I'm game to get an update.

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I recommend this remote for anyone that has a PS3. For only a few dollars more than the standard PS3 Bluetooth remote, you also get IR capabilities to control other devices. I also wanted to echo a previous reviewer that pointed out that this remote does not have a delay when you press the buttons so refreshing. I'm also using this on a PS3 Slim and it works perfectly so I must have one of the newer versions.

If you're looking for a remote that can configure macros, this does not have that feature. I didn't need that feature since everything I have is connected through HDMI and is using HDMI CEC for synchronizing power state everything turns on and switches to the right input automatically.

These are the devices I am controlling: Onkyo TX-SR607 A/V receiver, Panasonic TC-P58V10 58" Plasma TV, PS3 Slim & Windows 7 HTPC running Windows Media Center and Media Player Classic Home Cinema.

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This remote was on my Christmas list because Sony doesn't provide a remote for watching movies on the PS3. (Don't expect to use this remote as another game controller even though it has some controller buttons.) The universal remote capability was an added bonus. I was pleased with it until it stopped working with the PS3 Slim. During the middle of the first movie I watched it suddenly wouldn't control any PS3 functions. I found out from the manufacturer (and other reviews here) that this is a problem with the first 1,000 made which is apparently all that Amazon carries. (I think Amazon should note the Slim issue in its description.) Sony apparently changed the firmware on the PS3 Slim model making this remote inoperable. I like this remote so I am awaiting a replacement with a firmware update but I will have to pay return shipping for the old one. On the plus side this remote operates my HDTV and TiVo HD with no problems. It learns your other remote functions easliy if you want to change them. It is a little small but buttons are generally laid out well. I still find myself using my TiVo remote frequently because I'm so familiar with it but with practice this remote would function almost as well. A back light would be nice, too. All in all I was pleased with this remote but if you need PS3 Slim functionality make sure you find one with the newest firmware unless you want to pay additionally for return shipping.

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Was fairly happy with this remote when I first got it. It was easy to set up with all my devices and worked fine for my PS3(not slim). Not that it is without problems. The buttons are way too small, there are no page up and down buttons, it's impossible to use in the dark, the blinking blue light when in PS3 mode is annoying, but at least it worked with the PS3.

After a week it stopped controlling my PS3. I called and left a message with customer support and emailed them, but have not received a reply. I'm stuck with a useless remote. Save your money.

Update: Company finally responded to my service request and sent me a new remote. It paired fine and controlled the PS3. However, I will not be able say whether it continues to. I bought the Sony remote, which I love, and am using that instead.

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PS3 3-Port USB Hub Controller Expander with SD Card Reader

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This thing works just like you'd expect it to. I haven't tried the card reader... Also, you get a USB cord that has a male and a female end... so you can plug this in to the cord to have it away from the system for some reason, or you can do like I did, and extended my charging cable for when I need to charge a controller while playing.

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Turns one USB port into three, so I can hook up my Move camera and still have three free ports for what ever I need.... PLUS it has a SD card reader, so you can upload pics, files etc. that are on an SD card! Great Product!

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Perfect for families big enough to have all the instruments in Guitar Hero or RockBand going at once. We found it to work well and it allowed all of us to play at once. Good product that seems well made and functions as it is advertised to do.

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It works. But really slow. Put an SD card in and put pics or videos on your PS3 and you better go do some dishes or take a nap. It will get the job done but at a snails pace.

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Needs the usb "extension" cable to work. No need for extension but clearly I have no option but to use it otherwise.

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PS3 Camo Controller Skin (Twin Pack)

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I gave this three stars before I got the second shipment... now I might give it two because only one worked. This is a good sleeve when the materials are thick enough, but I, like the other reviewer had these rip on one side. However, the one that was thick through and through fit very snug over the controller (no problems). So, out of three... three bad, one good. I guess it's quite a gamble. It really is hard to find a good sleeve these days. I wonder what ever happened to the ones made by Sony...

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As did the two other reviews mine tore when i was trying to fit it on the controler, it is very cheap quality and no matter how gentle you are trying to put it on your controler, it will still be ripped.

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I only have one word for this product: GARBAGE!!!!! I am telling you now do not buy this product from this company I purchased it and they both tore before I could even get them on the controllers. They absolutely suck. I thought I was being careful on the first one and it tore. So I was extremely careful with the second one and didnt even get it half way on before it tore also. So I would highly suggest buying from another company. Dont make my mistake.

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Both these skins ripped as I was gently trying to put them over the controller. I have used silicone skins before. These are simply too thin and too cheap. You may be able to get them over the controller but I ripped mine in 3 different spots.

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I wished i would have read all the reviews first. It arrived on-time, and the first one went on great, but the second one ripped before i even got a chance to try to put it on. For the price you pay for two and then only end up getting to use one, its not even worth buying.

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Elite Quad Charging Bay for PlayStation Move Controllers

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I received the charger and decided to run a test to verify what the manufacturer told me (see original post below). I connected a DualShock controller to each of the 4 USB ports and noticed that their red lights started blinking, which means they are charging. No Move controllers were connected/docked during the test since they are still in the original packages waiting for Christmas. Some of the controllers were charged (the blinking red lights turned off) in about an hour and the most discharged controller (had not been used in months) took a little over 2 hours. I also charged my generic MP3 player but my iPhone 3GS does not detect the charger.

All this means that the manufacturer's customer support was wrong, (why am I surprised... ). This little charger can take care of not only both types of Move controllers but of ANY PS3 controller and possibly blue-tooth headsets and many other USB-based charging devices, with the exception of iPhones.

I upgraded the rating to 5*. By the way, the Move receptacles charge the controllers via metal pins, not USB mini B plugs. That is a good thing since the USB mini plugs tend to break easily and are more difficult to engage.



Just a cautionary note. I ordered this charger thinking that the USB ports would charge my 4 DualShock controllers. I tried to confirm that capability on the CTA Digital website and on Google to no avail. I emailed CTA Digital but they took more than a week to reply; a couple days after I ran out of patience and ordered the charger. In their email, CTA Digital said that the charger is not capable of charging the DualShock or SixAxis controllers via the USB ports, and referred me to another of their chargers.

I took out a star for misleading advertisement (I think it's malicious to make a charger for the PS3, which charges the regular controllers via the USB, and not mention that the USB ports in the charger CANNOT charge the regular controllers) and another star for the design (does not match the PS3 design lines/appeareance).

Apparently the reviewer before me made the same assumption I made (that the USB ports could charge the SixAxis and DualShock controllers) without testing that functionality. To be frank, I haven't tried either because the charger has not arrived yet. I'm just reporting what the manufacturer itself is claiming. If I find out that the USB ports can indeed charge the regular controllers I will update this review.

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No complaints; works fine, but would have been better with an on/off switch, as you don't want to keep charging your controllers every time (better for maintaining the batteries).

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Having a separate charging base for my Move controllers and additional USB ports to charge the Sixaxis controller (or any other USB charged device) is a huge plus for keeping everything ready for action and out of the way. My controllers are charged so the device works. I don't know what else to say! The price is reasonable and while it doesn't seem very "substantial", it doesn't get much wear and tear so it should be fine.

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