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PlayStation Network Card / Ticket (10000 YEN / for Japanese network only)

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If you have a J PSN account, this card is a must have! ¥10000 translates to $100... And everything on the J PSN store is considerably cheaper! Plus, when you make a J PSN account, you are automatically a psn+ member! :) so 4get the cost in $$, and think about the new stuff you gan get :)

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UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves - Game of The Year Edition

UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves - Game of The Year Edition - Playstation 3
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I've only had a PS3 for a few months and to be honest, I wasn't initially that interested in the Uncharted games. But a friend of mine told me that they were the first games I should be playing, saying they were like Tomb Raider with a Gears of War cover system and with voice acting that made it seem as if you were watching a movie. Well, he was right.

While Uncharted was a really fun game, Uncharted 2 surpasses it in every way and wowed me enough to inspire writing this review. While number one took me a couple hours to really get into, number two hooked me from the very beginning. Trying to climb up a train that's slowly working its way to sliding off a cliff in the opening sequence was intense and I enjoyed how the story jumped backward and let you play the events that led up to that point. The story and the characters in this game are also more interesting. Plenty of new and old faces, great dialogue, sarcastic wit, betrayals and everything you could want from a game about pillaging ancient treasure.

What really makes Uncharted 2 shine is the gameplay itself. The fighting feels much more fluid with a lot more variety. Having only six or so weapons in the first game got to be a little boring considering how many freaking guys you had to kill (yes I know it's a video game but how many pirates can possibly be on one island? Even if they found El Dorado, were they planning to split it 500 ways?) In this game, there are plenty more weapons to choose from and a larger variety of enemies to use them on. And the sheer amount of enemies at least makes more sense, being an army led by a mad general and not just some treasure hunting brigands.

The environments were also much more various, as well as the action sequences. The train sequence alone almost makes the game worth playing. Rather than jumping and climbing from one tropical environment to another, you're climbing mountains, jumping through caves, dodging helicopters on rooftops and... well there's also some tropical jungles but, aren't there always when you're hunting fabled treasure?

Graphically... easily the best looking game I've ever played. Sound like a bold statement? Well it's true. What really sold me were the water effects. While everything else looks great as it is, the water was the most outstanding and I've never seen its like in a game. In one of the levels in the city, there is a swimming pool on top of a roof that you can jump in (try it, Drake tries to play Marco Polo with Chloe) and I just sat for a good minute looking at different angles of that pool and marvelling at how amazing it looks. In a game as fast moving as this one, that's saying a lot.

Finally, what has to be said about the Uncharted games is the character of Nathan Drake himself. He is easily one of my top 5 favorite video game characters (maybe just a little bit behind John Marston.) The character's humor, irreverent dialogue, sarcasm and off sense of morals make him just plain likeable. I'd say that I would love to see him portrayed in a movie, but if Marky Mark is going to play him, I'm boycotting. Nathan Fillion should be Nathan Drake in my eyes. (If you don't agree just watch a compilation of Drake quotes and compare it to Nathan in Firefly/Serenity. He even looks like him.)

This game rocks. Looks great, plays great, story is great and so on and so forth. Play it!

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(UPDATE: This review was put up right when the game came out in October of last year to notify current owners who had an interest in the new edition like myself. Item is still a Great Package for newcomers, except that now it comes in a red case for being part of the Greatest Hits Collection now. Red cases are ugly in my opinion. Game can be described as a hight quality cinematic action title at its best. It mixes cutscenes and gameplay very well at a great pace that will make you want to keep on playing. If you don't like long drawn out games, this is quite the opposite. You can probably finish it in 2-3 sittings, but since there are chapters and tweaks you can unlock after beating the game. It has a lot of replay value. There's also online multiplayer for the hardcore gamers, so its got the complete package. It's a game that I like to go back to from time to time.)

Uncharted 2 Game of the Year Edition is a Must Buy if you've never played the game before as it includes almost all downloadable content that later came after its release (Sidekick Skin Pack not included). If you have the original case, beware for you're just buying the same game with a code to get all the dlc. I sold my original copy to get this version and realized there really wasn't much of a difference besides having a new maybe better cover.

If you have the original game, no need to get this version for you really don't lose out. Here's an example. I sold my original copy for 25$. This version costs $49.99 plus tax which comes out to be like $54 bucks or something. That's a difference of $29.00. This edition comes with extra content that values up to $35. If you do the math I really only saved $6 by getting all this content. It'a deal, but not much. Also who knows if you can even get a value of $25 dollars for your original. Gamestop was only going to give me 12 bucks for it. Of course I didn't accept and gave them a big "you know what".

I actually don't mind this purchase at all for I never bought any of the add ons, but I can imagine others who might have or just some. You'll probably be a little peeved after the purchase. To make my point, New Buyers for sure get this version. This game is awesome and it's a Great Deal. Original game owners, just keep your game with the content you bought.

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UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Game of the Year Edition.

The DLC content codes shipped with the game expired 9/5/2012. The only reason I purchased this particular version was to get the DLC.

This is one of my first PS3 purchases for the first PS3 bought for the kids.

Very disappointed in my VIP Group Corporation purchase. Really wish I had seen the customer review who already had this issue prior to ordering the game. Buyer beware!

Now I am hoping that the game which arrived on disk is playable and I don't have the problems I am now seeing and reading about on Amazon which others are having once loaded on the PS3.

***UPDATE BELOW*********2013-APRIL-22nd****************>>>

After receiving a comment from another buyer for this same title who was able to activate expired listed codes in his game I tried again last week and the expiration is clearly September 5th 2012 but entering the codes which came with the game NOW DO WORK. I hope this helps someone else who purchased this title if the codes did not originally work. The content appears now, is downloadable and useable.

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GOTY Edition review

Apparently Sony thinks that GOTY edition just means including a code inside the case thats only good for a limited amount of time to redeem for the extra content. Problem is, they put no indication on the outside of the box saying its a limited time offer. Once you open the case you will find out the only way to get the extra content is to redeem a code and that theres an expiration date on the GOTY content, and if you buy it anytime after Oct 2012, then you never will be able to get the $35 worth of extra content that was advertised.

Just save your money and buy a used copy of the standard edition. Sony should be ashamed at the bait and switch tactics used

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There is no DLC on the disc itself, all DLC is accessible through a code that comes with the game. All of the codes for Uncharted 2: Game of the Year Edition expired in 2010. In other words, this product NO LONGER EXISTS as advertised. It is simply the standard Uncharted 2 in a different case now. Please be forewarned.

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Playstation 3 Motorola Bluetooth Gaming Headset

Playstation 3 Motorola Bluetooth Gaming Headset
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Bought it for my son to use with his PS3. I've used Motorola before and liked them, although I have to say PLantronics makes a clearer unit.

Well, my son used it for a day, then stopped. When I asked him why, he said it "doesn't stay connected" to his PS3. I watched what he did and indeed it drops the bluetooth connection.

Motorola has been zero help.

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Pros

Setting up this device with my PS3 was easy.

Its fun to chat with friends and in game.

Cons

The mic is almost satisfactory, the audio is muffled a bit.

The fit is terrible. I feel as though I have to sit still in order to keep this thing clipped to my ear.

Overall, I think I might check out a USB mic to see if I can get better audio quality and a better fit.

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Playstation 3 Controller Charge Kit

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This product is great at what it is. BUT BE WARNEDit is not a self charging station. It basically is just another miniUSB cable (like the one that comes with the ps3) and a holding dock. You still need to turn on your ps3 to have it charge the controller.

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I suggest this product to everybody that gets a PS3 get 2 cords. works great holds controllers fine low cost quick ship.

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15ft. CableMax USB Extension Cable - PlayStation Move

15ft. CableMax USB Extension Cable - PlayStation Move
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My PS3 is in my theater room, where it is a good 10+ feet away from the center of the room. So, this cable did a perfect job in extending the connection of my PS Eye to the console. Worked as advertised.

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Demon's Souls Black Phantom Edition

Demon's Souls Black Phantom Edition
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Demon's Souls is hands down my favorite game of all time. The art book/soundtrack CD are both very nice and well done. The strategy guide is very nice but it is NOT hardcover like the picture shows. The picture clearly shows a hardcover on the strategy guide and even shows the 2 edges of the cover extending slightly beyond the end of the pages but again this is very misleading. Infact the strategy guide is softcover and the 2 edges of the cover are FLUSH with all of the pages. I'm pointing this out so someone does not purchase this game based upon the picture and think that they are getting a hardcover strategy guide because this is not the case because the picture is wrong. Despite the fact that the strategy guide is softcover it is extremely well done and contains very useful information that helped me out greatly while playing this game.

Only buy this game if the price is right. Please do not pay 4 times the retail price that I paid for a new sealed copy when it was released in Europe last year (I live in the U.S. and imported it on the release date). Everything in the strategy guide PLUS much more can be found by simply visiting the demons souls wikidot website (google it).

If you are a collector and want this strategy guide then I think you should definitely buy this game at a reasonable price only. My only complaint against the strategy guide is that it provides the address to their demon's souls wikidot website on a few topics because they ran out of room (presumably they needed to keep the number of pages low enough so it can fit in the Black Phantom Edition box which includes the game case, artbook/soundtrack cd, and strategy guide).

If you can live without the hardcopy strategy guide then I recommend that you buy the normal U.S. release of Demons Souls (it is more than 1 year old now and pretty cheap) and just use the demons souls wikidot website (google it) as your strategy guide! You will thank me later when you realize how much money you saved by doing this.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Controller Faceplate - Camo

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Controller Faceplate - Camo
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I like the look of it but it is more difficult to pop onto than the black ops one. I think this is because the black ops one is newer and higher quality, for example the paint on the mw2 one flicks off in the creases.

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GTMax For Sony PS3 Move Motion and Navigation Controller Black 2 Pieces Silicone Skin Cases

GTMax For Sony PS3 Move Motion and Navigation Controller Black 2 Pieces Silicone Skin Cases / Clear 2 Pieces Silicone Skin Cases + Live My Life - Yellow Wristband
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Very good product , the quality is good , it is a recommended product my kids love to play with

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These skins are great for the Playstation move. They definitely help keep the controllers clean & scratch free. They are a little tight but they work!

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Famlies Are Forever Craft Kit

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It's hard to believe that a video game can change your life!

I received this cross stitching simulator about a year ago for Christmas and it sat on my shelf because I was afraid of boredom. Face it: this game, with its typo in the title ("Famlies are Forever") doesn't come across as an exciting, appealing, or entertaining adventure.

Let's just say that first impressions can be wrong. Never judge a book by its cover, or a game by its amazon product photo! I am glad to have had the opportunity to explore this game because it has changed my life. The patience involved in solving the puzzles makes this a prize winning investment. After a while, I settled into the knowledge that this is the game that my great great grandmother enjoyed as a teenager (although she probably used a different console since the ps3 didn't come out til this century) and had an unpredictable connection to the past. Learning how to thread a needle with floss (that's what the string is called) for cross stitching is your first challenge and it will not leave you disappointed! I won't spoil the rest of the exploration for you, but I hope you give this game a fighting chance since it can be both helpful and informative.

I have no idea what the cotton balls are for, if not cleaning the disc when your adventure has come to an end. Top notch educational, I give it 5 stars!

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God of War Origins Collection

God of War Origins Collection - Playstation 3
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I love the God of War series, and its one of my all time favorite game series, alongside such other series like BioShock, Half-Life, It's easily one of the best action franchises to ever grace the medium of Video Games, and it's no secret that all Sony game systems benefit from having God of War on it. The highlights of the PSP's game library were definitely the two God of War games, so naturally I was very excited when I heard the two GoW games were being ported over the PS3. I've played both games on the PSP before, but ever since my aging PSP died on me, I was definitely bummed I would never be playing the two God of War PSP games. Rest assured, two of the PSP games are now available on the PS3, and they are better than ever.

First off, the games themselves. What exactly do these two new games offer for God of War fans? Are they worth the journey? The short answer is YES!!! (OK, that's pretty obvious, but read on anyway). (Minor Spoilers Ahead).

Both games have their own original plots, with CoO being a prequel to the whole series, and Ghost of Sparta being set after the second game. Both stories are well written and bring out entirely new elements and subtexts, filling out plenty of back story and developing the characters, especially Kratos. In particular, Ghost of Sparta does an amazing job at really setting the tone for the rest of series. More members of Kratos family appear, and it's the suffering and the negativity about that is caused by the gods, that really give an understanding of the agonizing ten years he spent serving the gods. It actually doesn't QUITE explain why Kratos went on a killing rampage in the beginning of the second game (it's actually because he was betrayed, in game, in the cell phone game God of War:Betrayal), but it really lingers on Kratos own suffering and more intimate feelings, really showing you as to WHY he's so pissed off. Chains of Olympus is an excellent prequel as well, highlighting the seemingly never-ending quest of serving the gods. At the end, it all comes to a deadly conclusion that would ultimately lead to the most harrowing journeys in video game history (at least for Kratos). In particular, the revelation near the end of the game is the light bulb moment if you always wondered why Kratos made the ultimate sacrifice at the very end of the series.

The games basically follow the same GoW formula, as you will perform combat, solve puzzles, execute quick-time events, and collecting red orbs in order to level up and gain new abilities. The same action-based, combo-stringing, combat is here and works as great as before. You will still gain access to awesome magic and weapons, including my favorite new weapon, the Arms of Sparta. You will be able to combine and use a single combat spear with a heavy duty shield. As a matter of fact, the two games contain some of my favorite magic and weapons. I also love the Djinn, which let's you summon a fire genie that pounds flames into the ground, and The Horn of Boreas let's you wield the name sake, with the ability to freeze enemies in a whirlwind of Ice and wind. However, I'll let you explore all of the new abilities yourself. The controls have also, actually, improved a bit thanks to the PS3 controller. The addition of rumble is a nice feature, and the the DualShock 3's extra buttons provide for easier controls as well (rolling with the analog stick, for one), since the PSP didn't have as many buttons.

Most of all though, those who enjoy the game series for it's awesome level design, excellent stories, great writing, emotional content, and the GoW experience will love these games like the rest of the series. None of the games feel redundant; they are always fresh in it's execution of its world. From exploring the monumental Helios temple, exploring the Pits of Tartarus from the very deep, being present during the seize of the city of Attica, and watching the world crumble beneath a stone pillar, I've always played these games knowing exactly why I treat this game series the ways fantasy fans do The Lord of the Rings. You will not regret playing these games, as you will gain more insight into the unique GoW series, understand the characters even more, and the God of War universe itself. After all, one main reason I play these games is because you love the art of the game, and all of the games here would be utterly indispensable to the series in my eyes. They are just that important to the series.

As you all wanted to know though, God of War Collection, besides giving a wider audience a chance to play these two games, is known for it's "remastered graphics". The team responsible for the previous collection did an excellent job with remastering the visuals for the first collection, as it was one of the big selling points of the first collection. For those of you unfamiliar with the process, the HD remastering adds better texture, speeding up the frame-rate to a constant 60fps, and cleaning up the rough edges and shoddy textures of many PS2 games. It really cleans them up and makes them look more vibrant enough they can hold their own against today's visuals. While these PSP games obviously show some graphics shortcomings due to the fact these are PSP games, they still look excellent. In particular, I personally think Ghost of Sparta looks terrific. Ready at Dawn used excellent graphic technique, and it honestly is the second best-looking GoW game, with the third with the lead. Colors look amazing, the liquid and particle textures looks ultra clean and dense, and the backdrops are stunning and slick. Chains of Olympus is a bit more rough around the edges, but it still looks great and much of the rough edges have been cleaned up.

Perhaps the best upgrade, however, is the HD experience. This may just be a selling point for those who still are able to play their PSP versions. While it's plenty possible to connect your PSP to your PS3, the image will not be very pretty, and it's definitely not as easy and you might end up spending around the same amount of money to do so. But with this collection, the crisp High Definition picture, the pounding, visceral, earth-shaking sound design, all work together and can truly floor your home theater system and your own God of War experience. This is what the medium/art game gamer mindset LIVES for! Besides, these games SCREAM epic treatment. You don't play GoW on a little portable handheld that only has a 4.3 inch screen. You play it with a TV, a home theater system. With astounding sound design, larger than life, awe-inspiring visuals, these are the types of games you buy a Home Theater system for. Thanks to this collection, you can finally translate the PSP games to the area it's truly known for.

On top of that, God of War Origins also features a lofty new addition for people who really enjoy such a thing (nothing wrong with that): 3-D. Alright, fine, I admit it. I did not get any time to check out the 3-D first person. I don't own a 3-D TV, and I agree with such figures as Roger Ebert that 3-D is largely unnecessary and a complete gimmick. However, I can definitely understand why people like the effects, and from what I heard, the 3-D works fine and really helps amplify many effects such as fog and other material. However, I'm definitely hear to tell you that It really shouldn't detract you either way from purchasing this, as 3-D or not, it should not disappoint. If you like it, great. If you don't, also great. It's not a make or break decision in buying the collection, as the main feature here are the games themselves.

As far as bonus features go, you can also unlock trophies. watch documentaries, and spend some time with the DLC. I didn't find the bonus features to be a "must-buy factor", the games included are, but they are fun and interesting. The DLC is definitely interesting and fun, and most GoW fans will definitely find some use and value in it. The Forest of the Forgotten is a brand new arena challenge similar to previous ones, and you will get all new objectives to solve in the vein of Super Smash Brother's challenges, like most of the challenges. The Kratos Legionnaire is basically a costume where you play with a very Golden Spartan soldier, complete with awesome helmet. The roundtable video is where all five creators of the series all meet together and discuss the franchise together. You also get Trophies, which are mostly just virtual bragging rights and a way to compare each others skills. Well, skills predetermined by the software company, but hey. Personally, I'm not a big fan of trophy achievements (I find them trivial and I never go out of my way to achieve them, I just achieve them unintentionally), but some people like them and they aren't too difficult to unlock, as you get them for activities such as beating the game on higher difficulty levels, using items for a particular amount of time, or achieving/completing/coming to certain plot points.

I easily give this five stars for what it is, as all God of War fans who haven't played one of the games here would be fooling themselves if they didn't own this one. The games here are essential to the series, and if you don't have these games, then you should buy this collection as soon as possible. It's true that, if you own the PSP versions, the value of this collection may not be AS obvious (although I don't think many would regret it, given that you can play these PSP games on an awesome Home Theater System). For everyone else, you will be spending your hard earned money very well. I can't think of a single God of War game not worth playing, and this collection is just as essential as God Of War 3 is. The games are, in many ways, more intimate, more personal, and emotionally satisfying, especially Ghost of Sparta, which has one of the best story lines in the series. Really, I'm running out of things to say here, just get it, and you will not be disappointed.

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I don't own a PSP, so this is the first time I've played these 2 games.

I'll keep it short.

Pros:

Well, it's 2 God of War games in 1 disc, it's fun, and it's in HD. That pretty much sums it up.

The games are kinda short and have little less contents than their 3 bigger brothers, but not by much, so I don't count this as a con. You could finish both games, on Normal difficulty setting, within 10-12 hours. Not too short, in my opinion.

Cons:

The puzzles can be unclear and get you stuck at times, so are the things you need to do in some boss fights.

The worst enemy is the camera. It's not so bad on Normal, but it will get you killed a lot on God Mode, and also be a part that makes you stuck on puzzles.

Chains of Olympus look just passable. They didn't redo any models or textures. It looks like a Playstation 1.8 game with a better rendering and anti-alias. The shadow casting doesn't look right in places.

Ghost of Sparta, on the other hand, looks quite a lot better.

In conclusion:

If you have never played these 2 games before, go for it. These are bite-sized God of War, but it's definitely a mouthful bite.

If you have never played any God of War before, then what have you been waiting for?

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*** This doesn't affect the score ***

God Mode in Ghost of Sparta would probably make you want to stab your finger through your ear, and gouge your brain out, Kratos style.

I got stuck in one fight for 4 and a half hours, and I haven't been able to get pass it. Playing God Mode and Challenge Mode in both games could extend the play time up to 20 hours or more. Ghost's God Mode is harder than Normal Mode in Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Chains' God Mode is hard, but not as much.

Anyway, that's up to your skills. So if you're a casual gamer, like me, be warned. The frustration could easily turn a normal guy into The Hulk.

So, if you love to unlock everything, you'll get your money's worth. Though you may need some anger management sessions later.

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What else to say? The GoW series is a piece of true beauty, and FINALLY a 3D experience with Kratos. I see that people here have given a lot of decent reviews about this collection, so needless for me to say much about the gameplay itself. I see no one here has written anything about the 3D effect yet, so I would like to share some 3D experiences about these two games. I have played all GoW games on PS3 except for the ghost sparta. I own a Samsung D7000 series 46'' 3DTV, I got this collection on the second day it came out and have gotten platinum trophy on the Chain of Olympus, but I havent touched the ghost of sparta neither have I played it on the PSP. First of all, these two games are in full HD (1980*1080p), but that is if you play it WITHOUT 3D! When you enable the 3D the graphic degrades a bit into 1280*720 and the game becomes just a bit laggy compare to gameplays without 3D. However, the experience is completely different when you do play it in 3D, the depth the 3D offers is simply astonishing. It is like you are looking out of the window and watching Kratos smashing those monsters! The effect has to be seen to be believed. I also find something that is really interesting and that is, since the 3D adds depth to the graphic, so when Kratos happens to have to jump from a lower level ground to a higher level with a big gap in between (scenes like you will fall and die if you fail the jump), the 3D creates an illusion in which the gap seems a lot wider than it is in 2D, and as a result of that, I fail those jumps so many times simply because the gaps just seem impossible to jump over, and that makes me always look around for props to aid my jumps when in fact it is not necessary. Epic fails on me lol. And also, the 3D in these two games only applies to the gameplay, the in-game movies are still 2D. Anyway, off to my Ghost of Sparta!!!

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I have to write this review because it deserved to be written and published for worldwide audience. I have played all God of War games except Ghost of Sparta since I no longer own a PSP. At the time when GOS came out I wanted to own and play the game but was thinking it is not worth forking out $$$ for a new PSP just to play the game. Contrary some might say it is worth the price and I would agree on that now after just having finish playing GOS on my PS3!

GOS is Grand and Epic in its entirety. For a PSP game to have such an over the top and jaw dropping visuals and game play for GOS is incredible. I felt like I was playing GOW4! Remastered for HD what else GOW fans want? 2 magnificent games on 1 blu ray and for 40 bucks! Thats a steal.

Chains of Olympus is another stellar game. I used to play this on PSP beating all difficulty levels and I must say that I had a blast! I had hope I would be able to play it on the big screen. And now? Big screen with HD visuals it is. I will enjoy this game like I used to enjoyed it. No complaints. Full of praise for Origins Collection.

For those who have not played the PSP games, I highly recommend you to get it. Your experience with GOW games will never be the same. Stunningly done for PS3 owners and available for worldwide GOW fans. GOW is the only series that is available on 1 exclusive platform PS3. 5 GOW games for the PS3. This is definitely a treat for gamers and especially GOW fans.

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Origins Collection includes both Chains of Olympus, a prequel to the series, and Ghost of Sparta, which takes place between the first and second games of the series.

If you already own Chains of Olympus, then there really isn't much new to look at here. The graphics look clean, the frame rate is constant and smooth, but the fact of the matter is that the new HD look brings out the simple look of the environments. It is worth the price of admission if this is your first time playing it, and while it still remains my second favorite God of War game, the fact of the matter is that right now it is the worst looking game of the saga. Again, not bad by itself, but if you are just buying this collection for the updated graphics and already own Chains of Olympus, then you won't find anything new here.

Ghost of Sparta, on the other hand... wow. Truth be told, it is my least favorite God of War game, followed closely by the second one, but it still is a fun game. And here is where it shines the most, the game looks amazing, with updated lightning effects, a few retouches on Kratos' model and an outstanding improvement to the sound quality. Even if you already own Ghost of Sparta (I do), the collection is worth it alone for how good this one looks. To put it simply, it looks better than God of War 2.

So, is this worth it? Well if this is your first time playing both titles, you'll find that they are both excellent action games. The gameplay and controls are tight, and while the level design and story in Ghost of Sparta feels like a mess, it is not a bad game. Chains of Olympus has better story and dialogue, and while it doesn't look as good as Ghost of Sparta, it looks clean enough and the framerate is a solid 60 per second in both titles.

If you already own both titles (I do) but got money and time to spare, I recommend it. If this is your first time then, what are you waiting for!

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The Rock Band Triple Guitar Stand is PERFECT for Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitars!! It doesn't take up much room, is easy to assemble and is a nice addition to the room. Instead of tripping over a guitar or knocking one over, you can easily place the guitars on the Stand, and when you want to get a different one, it will be right at your finger tips. It definitely makes a nice gift or a treat for one's personal collection. It is too small to hold full size guitars, which makes it all the more special for the Guitar Hero/Rock Band Super Star, as it was made just for them. Rock On!

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I was happy this tree could hold 3 guitars since that's how many I have now. I'm guessing it was designed this way for stability and it worked. The hooks and guitar rests are nicely padded; no worries over your guitars getting scratched. The stand also fits very nicely in tight spaces. This is a very useful product if you're looking for a way to protect your guitars from damage and get them out of the way when they're not being used.

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This stand is not huge so it doesn't take up a lot of space. It looks nice and it keeps our Rock Band guitars neat and from getting hit or kicked. Since Rock Band is set up right in our living room we needed to make our accessories look a little better when not in use.

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Purchased this guitar stand along with the Dreamcast Warbeast guitar controller. I already have two RB2 strats in my collection and adding the Warbeast made this guitar stand a necessity.

The stand itself is built well and looks to be a quality product. Good weight makes mounting 1, 2, or 3 guitars possible with no worries of tipping over. Because the height is adjustable, the Warbeast fits perfectly... so don't hesitate buying if you are worried it is too short for this full-sized replica guitar controller. I'll post pics soon!

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Wow what a difference, no more guitars leaning against the wall on top of each other. The Rock Band Triple Tree Guitar Stand can securely and safely hold up to 3 guitars without worrying about scratching or damaging them. The guitar's neck hangs off soft padded hooks and the backs are kept away from the stand by another padded bar that rests against the back of the guitar. Since the stand's height can be easily adjusted, this can be used with different gaming guitars. I personally use it for the Guitar Hero gaming system.

Made of heavy duty metal, it will securely stay in place without any worries of it tipping over. Much better "eye pleaser" to see the guitars nicely hanging on the stand than just laying around. Great buy!

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Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition

Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition - Playstation 3
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I'll review the "Resident Evil 5" game at the end of the review. I want to address this Gold Edition for new buyers.

Simply put, I think getting the original standard release is the better buy, especially if you're not going to play this game online. If you're only going to use the single-player options, the bonuses that you're getting from this Gold Edition are:

* Extra Costumes who cares?

* Online Versus Mode you're not going to use it

* Updated Mercenaries Mode it's not that big of an upgrade

* Two Bonus Episodes these are solid 1-hour add-ons, but not worth the extra money

Let's address the two bonus episodes. "Lost In Nightmares" and "Desperate Escape" were originally downloads that are now being included on this disc. They're fun extras, but they're not worth 20 dollars if you're playing offline and/or alone. Similar to the bonus content in "Resident Evil 4", these are fun diversions, but not must-play experiences.

If you're a multiplayer gamer, jump right into this Gold Edition. There is a ton of content for you to enjoy. But offline users would be better served to get the original version of "Resident Evil 5", which (as of this writing) is only 20 bucks. Everyone should play this game, but this Gold Edition was meant for co-op or versus play.

The Gold Edition is also compatible with the PlayStation Move. I haven't tested the Move with anything, but if it plays as well as I've heard from a few others, then that's really the only catch for single-player gamers. Personally, I'm willing to bet that most gamers prefer a controller in their hands.

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As for "Resident Evil 5" itself, there's really not a whole lot to say. It's basically "RE 4" in Africa with co-op elements. That's not to dismiss the hard work that went into this game, but it's a very similar experience. The over-the-shoulder gun combat hasn't changed, and the animations aren't that different either. Enemies will stumble, attack, and fall very much like they used to. You will upgrade your weapons, manage your inventory, find treasures to trade in for cash, solve simple puzzles, and try to survive a truly intense experience from start to finish.

Where "Resident Evil 5" takes a strong step forward is in its co-op gameplay. Franchise hero Chris Redfield is joined by Sheva, an African agent who tries to solve the mystery of how her homeland has been taken over by a virus. Whether you're playing alone or with a friend, the two characters will have to work together to solve puzzles and strategically take down enemy attackers. While the AI for 1-player could be a little better --Sheva always uses the handgun first, and doesn't condense inventory well enough --it's still a great experience no matter how you play it. The inventory management isn't done through a pause menu; you'll have to exchange ammo and health herbs in real-time, while you're fighting to survive. Sheva does a good job of keeping herself (and you) alive, only faltering in a few forgiveable instances.

The only areas where "RE 5" failed to surpass "RE 4" are in its plot and atmosphere. I'm not gonna call "Resident Evil 4" a brilliant story or anything, but it was remarkably well-told, and you were mostly aware of where you were trying to go. In "RE 5", Chris & Sheva pretty much have the same goal from start to finish, making any detours in the plot feel like excuses for more action. As for the African setting in "RE 5", not only is it less interesting, but about halfway through the game, it didn't even feel like I was in Africa anymore. Crypts, laboratories, and fortresses don't exactly look African. In "RE 4", the Spanish flavor was constant, from the small villages to the religious cult architecture.

"Resident Evil 5" establishes its own identity through the African backdrop and through constant action. If you're looking for the chilling scares and horror of "RE 4", there's not a lot here. Quite frankly, "RE 4" was a terrifying experience with a great blend of action & horror. "RE 5" skips the horror factor, and goes for balls-to-the-wall action. But make no mistakes These two games are very different in style & tone, and they deserve to remembered for their own merits. To compare this game to its predecessors is nitpicking. Fans of action gaming must play "Resident Evil 5", pure and simple.

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**As a special side note please be aware that ONLY the PlayStation 3 version includes all the content on 1 disc, the 360 version of Gold Edition comes with a download voucher, which requires High speed internet access and a Xbox Live account to download the extra content without those you can not access the extra content on Xbox 360**

This game is essentially a HD version of RE4 with a co-op (2 player) online or AI (computer controlled) partner. This game is best with another player controlling Sheva but its perfectly fine as a single player game too. This Gold Edition re-release includes the following:

Lost in Nightmares bonus mission

Desperate Escape bonus mission

Mercenaries Reunion battle game

Barry Burton, Rebecca Chambers and Excella Gionne as playable characters in Mercenaries Reunion mode.

4 new costumes (2 for Sheva and 2 for Chris)

Extra in game figures to collect

Online player vs player Versus mode.

Overall this is a very good deal for those that passed on the original release.

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While I believe that this game is inferior in mood and setting to RE4, I felt a need to give this a 5 star rating for adding co-op in RE5 as well as PS3 Move support for this Gold edition.

Because it wasn't touched on in any of the reviews that I read before purchase, I want to point out that you can configure the Move controls to function exactly the same as the Wii version setup for RE4. This provides for a much more approachable but no less intense experience that I particularly appreciated. RE4 was the only shooter-type game that I could ever get my wife into and that was mostly because of the intuitive control scheme with the Wiimote and nunchuck. As such, this gold edition was a perfect purchase for my wife and I.

If you want in-depth opinions on the campaign, I think several other reviews touch on that better than I could hope to. I just wanted to applaude the efficiency and care given to implementing move controls for this title.

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If you are familiar with the Resident Evil series you will no doubt have played most of the series, especially the main series, if however you have never played any of the series or any of the series except Resident Evil 4 then you will be blown away by this game which will be one of the big releases of 2009. However if you have played Resident Evil 4 you may be somewhat disappointed that this is not an improvement on that game or is no where near as good.

Yes the graphics are stunning, the sound is crystal clear (especially when played through a 5.1 amp) and the cut scenes are great. But when compared to Resident Evil 4 you feel something is missing that would make this a truly great game, maybe they set the bar too high with Resident Evil 4 which was a breath of fresh air when it was released in 2005.

The game itself is enjoyable as you control the returning Chris Redfield who has bulked up since we last saw him and he is now joined by a new partner Sheva who will accompany you throughout the game, so you will have to make sure you keep her alive as well. She will also pester you for ammo so keep her topped up but keep the good stuff for yourself and use her to carry other items like first aid spray and bullets.

The game uses the same over the shoulder view that was used in Resident Evil 4, and you will as always have a good variety of weapons that you can find and buy throughout the game. The game is set in Africa so the locations are stunning, the enemies are the same type that were in Resident Evil 4 as in that they are no longer zombies and can run at you and attack more freely than the zombies ever could. There are different bosses scattered throughout the game but you shouldn't have to much trouble dispatching them. As in Resident Evil 4 when you complete the game you get the mercenaries game which is good and you can also play as Sheva in the main game, but she doesn't affect anything so you still get the same cut scenes.

The days of Resident Evil being a survival horror are gone and it really is more action adventure. Its a decent game in its own right but falls short of greatness when compared to Resident Evil 4.

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Resident Evil 5 is the latest instalment of the Resident Evil series, and like it's predecessors, has you running around fighting bloodthirsty zombies who want to eat your brains, and any other juicy organs they can get their rotting teeth on. Like it's predecessor, "5" continues the shift from survival horror to action horror, in which you no longer have the turning speed of a drunk hippopotamus and are no longer constrained by cameras glued to odd portions of a room by duck tape. And where Resident Evil 4 took place in Europe, "5" takes place in the hot plains of Africa. It's a definite change of pace, and to some degree the game really isn't all that scary, seeing as most of it takes place in brightly lit areas in the daytime, which sucks out a lot of the fear factor. Add in the fact that you now have a partner with you at all times, along with enough guns and firearms to wipe out a small third world country, and it's not surprising to hear that people say RE5 has strayed too far from it's roots and has RUINED THE FRANCHISE FOREVER.

However, I don't think that's entirely true. Although the game is no longer a survival horror, it exchanges outright scares for tremendous tension. It's not uncommon to be running around, surrounded by a dozen zombies, many of whom are carrying axes, machetes, and other sharp instruments of death. Coupled with the fact that you take damage pretty quickly, and that you're frequently fairly low on ammo, makes for tremendous tension. There were many times when I was literally starting to sweat, and my heart was pounding while I desperately tried to hold off some particularly powerful monsters while waiting for an elevator to arrive. Having a partner also reduces the horror element, but again, this ties into the tension factor, as you have to keep her alive, as if either of you die, it's game over.

Personally, I think there's a lot to enjoy here. The run and gun gameplay (though this is kinda incorrect, in that you can't move while shooting) works well, and the gunplay is lots of fun, especially when using some of the more powerful weapons, such as rocket launchers, gatling guns, and grenade launchers that shoot off nitrogen rounds, which freeze enemies, allowing you to blast them into tiny, frozen chunks. There's a huge variety of monsters out to eat your brains, ranging from your standard zombies and dogs, evil chainsaw lunatics wearing burlap sacks over their heads, to all sort of giant nasties. There's also a lot of variety in the locations you'll visit, from abandoned shanty towns, to marshlands, to underground laboratories. Coupled with the amazing graphics, and you've got a lot to love here.

Special mention must go to your partner, newcomer Sheva. While most AI sidekicks have the IQ of a head of lettuce, Sheva is amazingly enough, actually pretty capable of taking care of both herself and you, and more once She'll come to your aid if you're dying. I also felt confident having her run around and gun down enemies on her own without having to worry about babysitting her, a feat virtually unheard of in video games. However, she's not entirely perfect, because she seems to have an almost religious devotion to her pistol. Equip her with a shotgun, machine gun, grenade launcher, and a pistol, and she'll use the pistol at every opportunity, even when facing a gigantic, multi-story monster that is clearly being unharmed from tiny pistol bullets. If Satan himself emerged from the bowls of Hell to destroy the planet, I wouldn't be surprised to see Sheva whip out her pistol and try to kill him with it, instead of doing the sensible thing and launching a tactical nuclear strike.

With regards to length, the single player campaign is just about right, and while shorter then previous entries, the game never feels too short. And to add icing on the cake, you can also go through the entire game with a buddy in co-op mode, and I highly recommend doing this, as it makes the game much more fun and enjoyable. Once you're done with the single player campaign, the game has a lot of replay value, with different costumes to unlock, the ability to get infinite ammo for all your weapons, the ability to play the game in black and white, and the return of the Mercenaries mini-game. All in all, there's a lot to keep you occupied, and coupled with the already fun campaign, this makes Resident Evil 5 a lot of fun to play many times over.

This version of the game, dubbed gold edition, features some new additional content that wasn't present in the original release of the game. You get two mini-games, four new costumes for Chris and Sheva, a Versus mode, and new characters for the Mercenaries mini game.

The biggest addition to this edition are the two new mini-adventures, "Lost in Nightmares" and "Desperate Escape". "Lost" takes place before the events of the main game, and feature Chris and Jill Valentine sneaking around a creepy mansion while avoiding large, powerful creatures who want to kill them. It's a throwback to the classic RE survival Horror structure, as the atmosphere is dark and creepy, and a heavier reliance on puzzle solving, rather then outright combat. "Desperate Escape" takes place near the end of the main game, following two characters (I won't say who, to avoid spoiling it for those who haven't played the main game yet), as they struggle to escape from a heavily infested compound with their lives. It won't be easy, considering that they're outnumbered almost a hundred to one. Both adventures, while short (you can complete each one in under an hour or so), are still a lot of fun and definitely worth playing through, especially "Escape", as enemies swell up and explode with such frequency that it becomes downright hilarious, especially enemies who's giant backpacks swell up as well, which, while impossible, is pretty damn funny.

The other big additions to the gold edition are the versus and Mercenaries reunion mini-games. I haven't played Versus mode, so I won't comment on that, other then to say that it allows you to go head to head with other players online to try and kill each other. Mercenaries Reunion is essentially the same as the original, complete with the same stages, only with new characters, including classic RE faces such as Rebecca and Barry (I LOVE you Barry!). While I normally despise Mercenaries mode, here you can select any character from the start, which means you get access to some very heavy fire power, rather then a dinky pistol and average shotgun. As a result, I actually had fun, something that I thought was impossible with the Mercenaries mode, so this addition gets a thumbs up from me.

The last additions are four new costumes. Heavy Metal and Warrior for Chris, both of which scream, "Mad Max Cosplay", and Fairy Tale and Business attire for Sheva. You also get some new figurines to unlock and admire. All in all, the new additions are a lot of fun and are definitely worth looking into.

In the end, is Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition worth it? If you haven't played the game yet, then I would recommend getting this version, as you'll be getting a lot of goodies that you wouldn't otherwise receive. For those who already have the main game, you can buy and download the new content from the official playstation store online, which means that you won't have to go out and buy a new disk to see all the new stuff. So all in all, if you're a fan of the series, even if the focus on Action horror has RUINED IT FOREVER, Resident Evil 5 is definitely worth a look.

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Well folks, now that the dust has settled from the Sony vs. Immersion lawsuit, Playstation 3 owners are finally able to feel the vibe again!

I purchased this controller today and I knew the only way to properly road-test it was on the game that made the Dualshock famous, Metal Gear Solid. After booting up the game, I walked down the hallway and got spotted by a guard. As he shouted, "WHO'S THAT?" the controller jumped in my hand and I knew this was a smart purchase. As the guards shot at me, I felt the feedback of the bullets, just as I had 10 years ago on my Sony Playstation.

I picked out another old school Playstation game, Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. From Ayame's blades to Rikimaru's sword, each sword swipe and jump had excellent feedback.

Okay, so my Playstation games worked out. But what about my Playstation 2 library?

I popped in God of War, knowing I had to feel the swing of the Blades of Chaos. The controller vibrations felt a little lighter here, but the vibrations still occurred at the appropriate times.

Then I chose Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction. Who better to test a vibration controller than the Sultan of Smash? All the power jumps and smashes had the vibrations intact, but they still felt a little on the light side.

All right, so far I was two for two with my Playstation and Playstation 2 test subjects. But what about my Playstation 3 games? Could I possibly hit a trifecta?

I put in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and I decided to jump right into a heated firefight. The controller gave me feedback while shooting weapons and getting hit by enemy fire, but I knew my purchase was justified when Drake was near death: I FELT THE DUALSHOCK 3 PULSING IN SYNCH WITH DRAKE'S HEARTBEAT. It's one thing to hear that noise and know he's near death, it's quite another to feel the pulse in my own hands.

Okay, so the feedback on the older games was there, but a little lighter than I remember. The reason? Well, when I decided to go wireless on my Playstation 2 system, I bought a Logitec Dualshock controller. It turns out, that controller takes two "AA" batteries, and the vibration motors inside the controller handles are slightly larger than the ones in the Dualshock 3. That's where I felt the difference.

The Dualshock 3 vibrations may be slightly less than the Logitec controller, but it doesn't require the purchase of batteries.

The Dualshock 3 may be slightly heavier than the SixAxis, but it doesn't take up any extra space at all.

Sure, the price is about $15 more than the SixAxis, but it's a worthy upgrade for the Playstation 3 gamer who kicks it old school as well as new school. The only other drawback is the lack of an additional USB cable but we can use the one that came with the system itself.

So what's the final verdict?

Order it, plug it in, charge it up, and get ready for the inevitable downloads from the Playstation Store to make the older PS3 games Dualshock 3 compatible.

I wouldn't recommend a feedback peripheral without providing my own feedback...

Enjoy!

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I was already extremely happy with the Sixaxis controller, but I could not resist getting the DualShock 3. Not only do you get the rumble, but also, it feels much better in your hands, even for those games that do not use this feature. The rumble function is fun, but on top of that, it helps with gameplay, because "feeling" what is happening provides a lot more feedback than just watching how your character or car reacts to the environment.

The biggest surprise of all was that the rumble works with PS 2 games in the PS 3 system. I am currently playing through "God of War", a game which had the rumble capability in PS 2. I thought that it was unlikely that I was going to get this feature with this new controller in the PS 3, but it worked perfectly.

I know that having to buy a new controller and basically discard the one that came with the system is not the ideal situation, but I have to say this product is really worth shedding the extra bucks.

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The Playstation 2's highly regarded DualShock 2 controller was considered by many to be the best videogame controller of all time. So when you've got a winning design there's no need to change anything. However, because of a legal battle with Immersion over rumble technology, Sony was forced to offer their Sixaxis controller without rumble. The Sixaxis had the same Dualshock design but it felt too lightweight and cheap. Thankfully the lawsuit has been settled and rumble has come back to the Playstation.

For the most part, the DualShock 3 is almost identical to its PS2 precessor. But it has all the features of the original Sixaxis controller in addition to rumble. The controller is still wireless, can be charged by plugging it into your PS3 (or PC), rumble is compatible with all PS1 and PS2 games, and the PS3 supports up to 7 controllers at the same time via bluetooth. Rumble in the DualShock 3 seems more responsive in regards to the location of its vibration depending on which side you get hit on during the games. I don't know if this is something in the design or if it's the developers doing it for the games but I welcome it.

All in all this is currently the best designed controller on the market right now. The PS2's DS2 was incredible so "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here. I'll be enjoying rumble in my PS3 games from now on.

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For the past year and a half something has been missing. You don't know what it is but theirs a void and somehow you want to fill it if only you could figure out what it is. You've played Resistance, Warhawk, Heavenly Sword, and Uncharted but something doesn't feel the same. Well worry no more your fears can now be relieved. Rumble is back to bring many of the PS3 best games to life. Granted we shouldn't have had to wait for this controller and its been a painful wait for Sony to settle the lawsuit and get the dualshock 3 into our gamer hands. But at least now its here and without it your truly missing out on that last bit of immersion games have been giving us for many years now.

Its not a new feature, of course, but its a necessary one. As a PS3 owner I've missed it and I've taken issue with Sony leaving it out of the sixaxis. No we can have our rumble and feel it too. The controller has a great weighty feel to it. Still includes the motion sensing of the original sixaxis controller. The rumble works on all of the best games, except for Call of Duty 4 but I'm sure a patch will be available in the future. You really can't ask for more. Its rechargable without the need to buy anything extra. Consider all the batteries you don't have to buy and it pays for itself.

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So I don't speak or read Japanese but I'm a huge fan of the arcade version they have of the game in the US. Although the console version was only released in japan i had to have it. Must say quality is great and could not be happier. The item was delivered a week or so ahead of schedule which was a nice surprise. Would definitely buy from seller again.

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