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Looks even better on my ps3 paddle. Resticks easy enough if you made a little mistake but once you smooth it out its on! Love the colors. Will buy again.
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Sony PS3 Controller Decal Style Skin - Camouflage Purple
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Looks even better on my ps3 paddle. Resticks easy enough if you made a little mistake but once you smooth it out its on! Love the colors. Will buy again.
PS3 Controller Charge Station
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the Charging base for two PS3 controllers works very well. it did not state in the Add that it was a USB charger. it did state that it was BOTH USB and plugs into the wall. the charging station is bulky and takes up a lot of space while plugged into the PS3. wish i could return it! instead i now have to go and buy a wall adapter for USB.
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This is a great way to charge your controllers...not too bulky stays put tucked away. Charges only when system is on...Buy PS3 Controller Charge Station Now
I am disappointed with this product because it only charges one controler even though the light is on on both of the controler chargers.Read Best Reviews of PS3 Controller Charge Station Here
Bought this to go with the PS3 I bought my husband for Christmas and it's perfect. He loves the entire set up!Want PS3 Controller Charge Station Discount?
This item works great when charging the controllers. The lights on it are awesome. It looks really cool in the night.My only issue is that i could not get it to register new controllers. I had to plug the usb cable directly into the controller. In any event, this is not an activity that is done very often.
Taketwo Interactive Fallout 3
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This game is like Grand Theft auto in design, with Mad Max thrown in. Only in this world it looks all beat to hell. bridges with sections missing, empty shells of buildings, and radiation pools, radiation affected animals and occasional people. You start out being born underground in Vault 101. Your mother died giving birth to you and the only person left is your father. Life seems fine but sterile down below, until dear old dad ends up missing with only a note. And with the items collected, from dead guards and the "Overseer" (the dudes a pinhead). you venture out into the world described, into the D.C. wasteland. My favorite moments are less with the "President" Loved the Three Dog segments. Especially when he mentions one of two people who have left the vault. (one of them is yours truly). I especially like the phrase "whats actually happening there? Revolution? Vacation? Somebody Fart??? Your guess is as good as mine. Until next time chiiiiiiilllldran!!! (I started busting up) Warning to user. Beware the Fire ants. They produce flame. Takes some ingenuity but you can kill them. That and other side missions should keep you busy for hours. I guage how good a game is by how early in the morning it is when I finally put the controller down. I can see why this game got a sequel. The characters sometimes met coudl have been a bit more thought out. They could be a tad bit cardboard and loaded with cliches.
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It was a good game, fairly long, and real fun. The only problems were the game was glitchy and slow load times. Well worth it.Buy Taketwo Interactive Fallout 3 Now
I played all of the "other" Fallout games. One & two plus tactics. Even played that farce of a game for PS2. This is an awesome game. The "Vats" concept is one of the best ever. After you blow a raiders head off in a spray of eye stems & chunks of brain & in slow motion, mot everything else pales.One big complaint is that the game freezes up WAY too much. But good story & characters & weapons.
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this game has a great story easy controls and is easy to swap between first person and back to seeing through the eyesyes i whould recamend it espatialy to people new to the first person shotersWant Taketwo Interactive Fallout 3 Discount?
This is one of my favorite RPG's, and the price is better than Gamestop or Best Buy. If you like games with a great storyline and easy to play pick this one up!
Playstation 3 Charge Base
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If you have an entertainment center where you prefer not to have wires spilling out the front, this is the perfect product for your PS3. It conveniently (and quickly) charges up to 4 PS3 controllers at once. But it does have a bad point that doesn't make the product terrible, but might give you pause before you purchase it.
The Goods:
1) Power Source: It's handy to be able to plug this into the wall instead of the PS3 via a USB cable. You don't have to have that wire hanging off the front of the unit all the time, which kept the glass door on the front of my entertainment center from closing.
2) Design: It can charge up to four controllers at once and has LED indicators to indicate if the controller is charging or fully-charged. It has a slim design that allows you to put it anywhere convenient.
The Bad:
1) It can be a bit tricky to plug the controller's USB socket into the one on the charge base. Out of the six or so times that I put my controllers on the charge base, there hasn't been a single time where I got the controller to easily slide on without having to gently manipulate both the charge base and controller. It can take about a minute to line up the sockets and get the controller in place, and you need to do this GENTLY.
Overall:
To me, it's worth it because of the slim design, the wall-power source, and the convenience of being able to charge 4 controllers at once. But since it can be tricky to get the controllers in to the base, I wouldn't recommend this product to kids who might get impatient when the controller doesn't slide in quickly.
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After reading several reviews about this product, I was a bit concerned that it would be difficult to insert and remove a SIXAXIS controller, but that concern proved to be unfounded.Yes, it does take a bit of lining up to get it to work, but it's so trivially easy to do that I got used to it within the first three times I inserted the controller.
What makes it tricky is that there are spring-loaded plastic nubs that are intended to hold your controller in place, and you have to push the controller past the nubs before you reach the connector. So you push a bit, then make sure the controller is lined up with the connector--which is easy to do since the USB socket on the SIXAXIS is recessed. Once you can feel that the connector within the recession, a gentle push completes the connection.
The device includes scratch-prevention stickers that you can apply to your SIXAXIS, but they really aren't necessary. Just be a bit patient the first couple times you do it, and it becomes second nature.
If you've got multiple controllers, this is an ideal product to have--it allows you to charge them in a place that may be more convenient for you than having them tethered to your PS3. If you're looking for a convenient way to charge your controllers--up to four of them--don't let concerns about how "tricky" it is to insert the controller dissuade you from purchasing this.
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The product works great, it even looks great. I really like that it allows me store the controllers in one compact location. However, there is the major design flaw that everyone mentions: It is Very difficult to seat the controllers USB recactacle port onto the chrgers USB plug!!! I am very patient and gentle with the thing, but it takes me at least a good 1-2 minutes to get it to seat properly. I have already damaged the port on one controller. I design electronic products for a living, they could have easily made this product better with very little added expense.Read Best Reviews of Playstation 3 Charge Base Here
The charger is almost an essential add-on; charging your controllers via the PS3 can take time and if you only have a single USB cable, forget it. The charger charges the controllers quickly and doesn't take up a lot of room.Never once have I gotten the controllers plugged in without an argument. I figured it would be something that would get easier over time as I did it more, but it hasn't. You would think, given how fragile both the male and female components of the USB connectors are, that the designers would have ensured an easy slide in/out, but they didn't.
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Having not purchased a new gaming console since the NES, I am fascinated with the advancements made in gaming, as well as the peripherals. Fear not, adding a few wireless controllers doesn't detract from the sophisticated appearance of one's entertainment system. Integrating the Nyko Charger into the system only contributed to the ease of the system's maintenance. Before purchasing the charger, I was charging my controllers while using the computer via USB cables, given the system must be on to begin charging. Additionally, there is very little downtime, as it takes about an hour to fully charge the controllers. Some may find it appealing that the charger is a self-contained unit, meaning it doesn't need to be connected to the console. Thus, allowing the console to focus on what it does best without having to bear the burden of allocating energy for the controllers.There are a few inherent drawbacks in the charger's design. However, they shouldn't be vexing enough to prevent anyone from purchasing it. Similar to everyone else's comments, it is difficult to plug in. I can't throw the controllers in the charger haphazardly. Admittedly, I read the comments prior to purchasing it, and just shrugged it off. As mentioned above, the charger provides you with a few stickers to place around the USB port, which affords you some protection against possible scratches.
The slots are very slim allowing only the controller to be inserted. If you have a silicone cover, it will need to be removed before performing the arduous task of aligning the controller for insertion. Regardless, it is still valuable tool that will integrate nicely.
Playstation 3 Jeli Grips
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The only grip I've seen that is better than this one is the Sony brand grip they use to sell at Target but don't anymore. The grip from Target fit tight on the controller, came in different colors. This one isn't tight and only comes in two toned blue and black. For now it's the best grip out there.
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This grip fits perfectly on the PS3 controller and feels awesome. It doesn't move around at all and the material is very durable. Not sure if its worth $10 for just one but I'm glad I bought it.Buy Playstation 3 Jeli Grips Now
Not to be too graphic, but I was starting to get what appear to be micro-sweat blisters on my hands after playing late night online games with my Killzone 2 buddies. I started to feel that it might be related to the hand's contact with the controller, and cleaning the controllers thoroughly didn't help. So I started looking for the Sony PS3 controller covers and I come to find that they have been discontinued. After searching for a while, I happened upon the Jeli Grips and the positive reviews. Now I too can say WOW! They have a nice snug fit, a cool black silicone top design, an excellent feel, and they cover all the areas that normally would contact your hands. I purchased 2 and now two weeks out and I haven't had a single blister. If you are looking for a cover for your PS3 controller, this is a great one to get.Read Best Reviews of Playstation 3 Jeli Grips Here
I usually have problems with my hands getting sweaty when playing video games for any length of time. this controller cover feels great even after hours of playing.Want Playstation 3 Jeli Grips Discount?
The Jeli Grips for PS3 controllers contour to the controller exceptionally well. And it seems to eliminate the sweat build up when playing intensely.
Binary Domain
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The "Yakuza" series is one of the most underrated franchises globally. It's story, character dynamics and renovations of typical brawler conventions are all amazing reminders of just how intricate and fun video games can be. With the franchise taking a shooter-style vacation this year with "Yakuza: Dead Souls", it's development team focused their efforts on a new IP with their signature flair for character and narrative, all on top of the increasingly-tired third-person shooter market. That new IP is "Binary Domain", and it's here to prove that Japanese developers not only can hold their own against Americans when it comes to action games, but surpass the gamut of them.
"Binary Domain"'s plot unfolds similar something by authors like Philip K. Dick or Harlan Ellison. In the early 21'st century, i.e. present day, humanity's downfall began. Global warming peaked and the economy collapsed, resulting in a one-two punch of cataclysmic events. The earth flooded, destroying three-quarters of the world's major cities. Only the corporations and governments with abundant resources could survive such an event, and conveniently, the most well-off ones were in the United States. This led to America becoming an international superpower by default. In order to rebuild the world which was now pretty much it's oyster, the government and technology corporations began to construct robots that could get the job done faster and more efficiently than the weary masses could.
However, this came with a price. Soon, the concept of intelligent robots who truly believed that they were human was brought to the table. This was an immediate threat, and thus the President of the United States put into motion the New Geneva Convention, which forbade any type of fully-aware robotic entity. But in 2080 a humanoid robot breaks into the building of the top robotics manufacturer in the world and attempts to kill the president of the company. That robot, known as a "Hollow Child", was built by a rival Japanese corporation, and was in violation of the new Convention. To put an end to this threat, the US Government sends two Special Forces operatives into Japan, which is being ravaged by these thinking machines. Their mission is to topple the corporation and take out any enemy robots along the way.
These two soldiers are the two most enjoyable protagonists I've played with in a game since I met agent Francis York Morgan in the 2010 cult masterpiece "Deadly Premonition." Their nonstop banter is very reminiscent of that shared between the protagonists of the "Army of Two" series, except in this game, the dialogue feels more natural and not overly wrought. It's like the best buddy cop movie imaginable, only set in the future and with armies of humanoid death machines out to kill said buddies. Killing wave after wave of enemies never feels tedious with these two guys around for chemistry and laughs.
Then again, the excellent dialogue isn't all that makes shooting these baddies special. Yakuza Studios implemented a damage system similar to the one found in the "Dead Space" series. Killing robots isn't only a matter of pointing and shooting, but rather a strategic and methodical takedown of each squad. Shooting the legs off of a robot stuns then, but they'll quickly crawl around and start shooting at you again, making a nuisance of themselves in a firefight. Blasting the head off of one fries their optics and brain, causing them to shoot at anybody, including fellow bots. Tearing through the chest is straightforward, but takes more time. How you handle each opponent is an integral part to "Binary Domain", making it more enjoyable than your average "Gears of War" clone.
What also makes each battle more enjoyable is the character relationship system, which not only affects dialogue, but character behavior on the battlefield as well. Depending on how you choose to react in battle, how you respond to questions, and your gameplay style in general, the AI partners will change accordingly. With other characters added to your party later on, you have to be conscious of how you treat your fellow fighters. One response may please a certain partner, but irk another. This will change their willingness to follow orders and help you out in the middle of a fight, so it's not just a throwaway gimmick to keep people interested. It's an important facet of the game, and one that more developers should definitely use in the future.
Visuals in this game are top-notch. While they never reach the level of something like, say, "Modern Warfare 3", they're certainly nothing to scoff at, something to be expected from a developer who accurately rendered contemporary Japan in the "Yakuza" series. The character models are impeccably rendered, and the scenery is fantastic after the first hour of gameplay kicks in. The futuristic Japan put on display is a true feast for the eyes, and a blast to barrel through and blast enemies in. Comparisons the aforementioned billion-selling shooter and other major action franchises are unfair, really, because "Binary Domain" has more originality bleeding out of it's designs than anything to come out of Infinity Ward, DICE or Epic Games.
What some might notice, though, is that the shooting mechanics are rather basic. They're a more raw-bones version of the "Gears of War" school of TPS games, and while that's certainly nothing bad, it may come across as not "innovative" enough. However, keep in mind that everything works the way it ought to, and the shooting mechanics are perfectly adequate. Same goes for the upgrade system which is basic, yet adds more noticeable firepower with each weapon level than most other systems I've worked with. It's a nice little component to an already nice game. Basic mechanics being fairly typical is nothing to complain about in this day and age, however. What most gamers look for in a game is originality in concept, design and execution as opposed to distinct moving and/or shooting mechanics. By this standard, "Binary Domain" is a roaring success.
However, it should be noted that by typical standards, this game is not perfect. In comparison to blockbuster games, it's graphics could use more detail. When held up against major shooter franchises, the mechanics could perhaps be a bit more fluid. And when put up against writing by studios like Rockstar, the banter might come across as cheesy or contrived. But in spite of these potential minor gripes, this game is hardly possible to dislike.
It makes me disillusioned with the current game criticism system that a game like "Binary Domain" is awarded a 6 or 7, while a game like "Battlefield 3" is awarded a near-perfect score. BF3 has a campaign that is utterly dull, a contrived war story punctuated by explosions and firefights with mechanics that are aped from many other FPS games. The redeeming feature of the game is it's multiplayer, which in truth should be a knock off on a score, not *the* reason to buy a game. In contrast, "Binary Domain" has tight controls that aren't anything revolutionary, but makes up for it with sheer creativity in AI interaction, narrative progression and feasible visions of what a robot post-apocalypse might look like.
Instead of sticking itself inside of a box and doing one thing that everybody on the market is doing, Yakuza Studio threw dozens of unique ideas behind "Binary Domain." There is absolutely nothing else like it on the market; it's a wonderful experience, with breathtaking action sequences and moments of true humanity among the cast. With way above-average graphics and sound backing it, this excellent concept work hits every sweet spot that a game should. One of my favorite critics, Jim Sterling once said that a game should be judged on "how often it made you happy, how much you laughed or became excited, and how you long you spend thinking about it after it was finished." I could think of no better standard to judge "Binary Domain" by.
Story: A+
Gameplay: A-
Graphics: A-
Sound: A-
Overall: A(9.0, Excellent)
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Forget all the reviews from gaming websites. This game is awesome! It feels so good to shoot those robots!I am surprised by Sega's Yakuza series development team to create this hardcore TPS. I also imported Yakuza of the end from Japan, and to be honest; both games are just so amazing. Graphic is really nice from the moment u start; the control needs a little to getting used to, but u can change to COD style control the option menu if that is what u r used to it.
If you are on the edge of deciding wether to buy this game or Mass Effect 3... buy this one! ahah well, I ordered both. The shooting mechanics for this game is much better than ME3 in my opinion. I'm talking about Uncharted and Gears of Wars level fluid gameplay experience and shooting mechanics.
Don't wait! Buy it! NOW!Every once and awhile a game comes out and leaves a person baffled, surprised, frustrated, but ultimately wanting more. These mix of emotions define what a game should offer to it's consumer base. Now while it may not be THE definition of what that current genre is about, such as and FPS or RPG, it does something different enough that leaves you satisfied and most importantly respecting the craft that the developers have made. Don't know what I mean yet? Well, let me explain.
Binary Domain is a game developed by Sega, a game set in the future of 2080. This game takes place in Tokyo, a city that is, much like every popular city during this time period, suffering from flooding due to global warming. You play as Dan Marshall, an ex-marine from the US. You are accompanied by your partner Bo and try to make your way inside the tokyo walls to discover if a man, known as Yoji Amada, is producing robots called Hollow Children and bring Amada in for questioning. These Hollow Children are robotic organisms that are indistinguishable by humans and have no idea that they are robots themselves.
You meet with other team members, and international group of people, one from China, Japan, France, and two others from England, each one having a distinct speciality, such as being able to snipe or using a rocket launcher to take down heavy enemies. The interesting part is that throughout the game, you can choose different allies to accompany you and help you carry out your mission. What's even more interesting is that the team you choose will respond negatively or positively to whether or not you do a good job as a player. If you help them out, they will respond well to orders you give them such as giving cover, but if you do a poor job, they'll do things themselves, and during boss battles, this can be very frustrating.
You'll be facing robotic enemies throughout the entire game, which is of no surprise. the most fascinating, and addicting part of binary domain is how you take these enemies down. If you shoot an enemy in the leg and it blows off, the enemy will limp towards you. If you damage the legs enough, the enemy will crawl after you. Shooting off the head will cause the enemy to target other enemies around it. Not only is the physics amazing to watch, the amount of detail that you get from shooting an enemy down, to the environments to the boss battles you'll be facing is just breathtaking. Not to spoil the story, but there is one enemy you'll encounter that moves almost like a Transformer from the movies and the share animation process will leave you in awe.
The story itself, while familiar, is done in such a way that makes it feel completely original and almost shocking. By the time the story ends, you'll be left satisfied that you played this game.
This game also has an online feature, so even after if you get tired of playing the main story campaign, you'll get a few extra hours of gameplay with the online modes. There are only two game modes, versus and a co-op mode. While I was unable to get a game in of the co-op, the versus gameplay was definitely fun to play, especially when you play under the no re-spawn settings and have to be really careful about stickng your neck out when trying to plant a bomb.
So what's there not to like? Well...
The characters are a little stereotypical. While it was nice to see most races represented, the voice work and dialogue of some of the characters often made me want to shut out some of the dialogue. I often chose a select group of people just so i wouldn't hear the voices of the other team members. The voice acting isn't bad. It's really good. I just wish that there wasn't such stereotypes.
The gameplay can get a little repetitive, but the gameplay is evenly paced, so your not always blasting robots in the same manor.
Sometimes i think the boss battles are a little TOO hard for the normal difficulty. This isn't really an issue but more of a minor nuisance. For instance, lets just saying you or an ally gets downed. You ask to get revived or you try to revive your team mate. Sometimes the enemy will completely obliterate you and you'll end up getting a mission failed (not always) if you you don't revive yourself or your team mates while the enemy is blasting away.
Online definitely gets the criticism here. Loading times are WAY too long and it often lags in and out of gameplay. it's difficult to have fun when you shoot someone only to watch them teleport two feet to the left and take you out with a shot gun.
Overall though, this game was a blast to play and i enjoyed it very much. I hope that a game just like it, or a sequel, is made in the future.
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Solid Game Play
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Awesome Boss Battles
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Very Good Story
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Beautiful Physics and Environments
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Pretty Good Voice Work
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Lack of Online Modes
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Online Lag and Load Times
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A Little Repetitive
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Stereotypical Characters
Binary Domain gets an 8/10
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wow this game is so cool, i really like it, the action is great. the interface is awesome!, the graphic are a beautyHeard from a podcast about this under-rated shooter. So far I am loving both the characters and the satisfying dismantling of robots with various weapons. I highly recommend it. Just don't use the mic to control teammates.
Capcom Dead Rising 2 (Ps3)
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For a used game this was handled carefully and shipped just on time. I'll definitely be buying more games from here. Also the game itself is sweet and seemingly enjoyable.Buy Capcom Dead Rising 2 (Ps3) Now
I love this game with some minor flaw, I want to play it without any kind of time limitation, it sometime makes me stress 555the story mode of this game is well meh you can run fast you have zombies on you and your weapons break after a few swings so unless someone just randomly decides to play story and you both co-op expect to spend the first 10 hours dying trying to process the game an save random survivors. online mode i give it 7/10 due to rage quitters the plus side is you still keep most of the money you earn an send it to story mode.
Logitech Wireless Microphone
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I've been waiting for this microphone patiently since it was first announced by Logitech ever so long ago. While the $80 price tag seemed a bit steep, the desire of having a completely wireless RockBand set and $40 in Amazon.com gift cards I earned doing internet surveys made the cost a little more reasonable.
I decided to use Amazon's trade-in service to take care of the remaining $40, and free shipping ultimately made it free, other than the time I used to do the surveys and 5 games that I could care less about. The trade-in service is pretty hassle-free. You select the games that you want to trade, print out the invoice and the paid postage-slip, pack it up, and send it off to process. I took care of all that on Thursday (June 11). They were received, processed, and my account was credited on the following Monday (June 15). I purchased through a Marketplace seller, which saved a little more cash at the cost of a slightly longer time to ship it. The total (with shipping) came to $71.94.
Now on to business... The microphone itself is significantly larger than the normal RockBand microphone. It's closer in length to the SingStar microphone, with a windscreen that is about 1.5 inches in diameter. Despite the increased size, its weight is not that much more than the RockBand mic, and it feels well-balanced once the batteries are in. The remainder of the mic is about the same width as the RockBand mic, so it easily fits into the same clip on my mic stand. The box also includes a wrist strap (mine had 2 actually), which attaches at the bottom near the antenna and should be helpful for preventing accidental drops.
The receiver also acts as a miniature stand for storing purposes, and it comes with a fairly long cord. Excess cord can be wrapped around the bottom of the stand, which helps counterbalance the mic when it is set on it. I had hoped that it would also be used to charge internal batteries within the mic as well, unfortunately it runs off of two standard AA batteries instead. The booklet claims a battery life of up to 20 hours, so battery changes should not be too frequent at least. I installed some of those fancy Energizer Advanced batteries (the ones which used to carry DLC codes), so it'll probably last even longer.
On my first trial of the mic, I simply fired up RockBand and synced the mic and chose a song. The mic appears to amplify to a higher volume than the standard mic, and its sensitivity was dead-on with the same settings that I'd been using for the RB mic. It had no trouble picking up my voice at all, and I could do percussion sections with a mere tap of the windscreen.
Next, I tried a range test. The booklet claims that it works up to 30 feet, and unfortunately my condo is not large enough for me to get that far away. It could easily pick me up in my tiny backyard, which is at most 25 feet from the PS3. I then tried going upstairs while singing, and got to the furthest point away in the house. It had no trouble picking me up through the floor and two walls (door open).
All in all, this is a very fine wireless microphone that requires no modding of any kind. Its price tag is admittedly a bit steep, but I suppose they can get away with that since it is the first quality USB wireless microphone that I know of available in the US. It claims to be compatible with the PS2, PS3, and Xbox 360, and may be used on RB, GH:WT, GH:M, Boogie, Karaoke Revolution, or the Sing It! games. I'd recommend it if anyone wants their RockBand 2 setup to be fully wireless.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Pros:+ Works on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Wii games I tried.
+ Also works as a wireless PC microphone.
+ Comes with 2 hand straps.
+ Simple setup.
+ Hollow base allows for cord storage.
Cons:
Not rechargeable, runs off two AA batteries.
Sensitive on "Star Power" during Guitar Hero games.
Wrist strap is not adjustable.
No support for Singstar games
The box doesn't mention it supports Wii games?
Well, it's rare these days to find a peripheral that works on multiple game systems, and I'm glad that Logitech has strived to please gamers for the Xbox, Wii, and PlayStation.
To start with, this is a very simple microphone to set up. I uploaded the 4-part instruction booklet that came with the microphone (you can see them under "customer images") and within no time at all I had the batteries in, the wrist strap attached, and was playing several different games on multiple systems.
First, I tried out Karaoke Revolution on my PlayStation 2 slim. It looks like I still have the stuff, since I scored Platinum on my first 2 songs.
The next game I tried was an older game called Life Line, a voice-command game. I thought this game only worked with a USB headset, but I was very pleased to find it worked with this microphone on both my PlayStation 2 slim and my PlayStation 3 systems. My voice commands came through loud and clear.
The last two games I played were Guitar Hero World Tour for the PlayStation 3 and the Wii, and Logitech's microphone worked for both games on both systems. I only played on the medium and hard difficulties, but that was enough for me to see it worked great. I even walked through another room while singing you know you're using a powerful peripheral when it registers a voice through 6 feet of drywall, wiring and utility pipes.
I personally didn't get to try this microphone on an Xbox, but from other reviewers it seems to work well so that's 4 separate video game systems this microphone works on, as well as my PC. Not too shabby!
The only cons I found were these:
In the Guitar Hero World Tour games, Star Power for the microphone is activated by either clapping one's hand against the microphone or pressing a controller button. Sometimes my voice would activate Star Power prematurely, and other times when I clapped my hand on the microphone it wouldn't register my singing for a few seconds.
The hand strap couldn't be adjusted this isn't a huge issue unless you're planning to do stage dives or other acrobatics.
I was baffled by the lack of support on SingStar games there are more than 30 titles between the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox and the Wii, and it's surprising that such a versatile microphone won't play any of them. To their credit, Logitech did mention that these games are not supported on the back of the box. Hopefully the next Logitech microphone will support these games.
Also, why would Logitech not mention that this microphone also works on the Wii? The box says " For PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 " that's a very LARGE customer base to ignore.
If you're looking for a microphone that can be used across multiple systems, this is the one to choose.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I received this Microphone in the mail and was eager to try it out on my 360 and laptop. Visually there is nothing special about the microphone; its looks almost identical to the Microphone that was included with Rock Band without the wire of course. However, even though its basic looking it does not look (or feel) cheap. It appears to be sturdy enough to take the occasional drop without it falling apart. From past experiences, I have never had any issues with Logitech products and I suspect this one will be no different. I have tested this with both Rock Band and GH:World tour and no problems with either game. In addition, I have no issues with the microphone cutting out due to interference or being out of range. Range is excellent and I'm able to go to my son's room and still have the mic function just fine.Other than the steep price, I can't find anything wrong with this microphone. It works flawlessly with my XBOX games (no games to test it on with my PS3) and on my laptop when I use it with my Rosetta Stone software. The best thing about this is that it requires no drivers, all you have to do is plug in the USB transponder to your device and turn the Microphone on and your good to go; the batteries are even included!
The reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is the steep price, but if having a wireless mic is THAT important to you, then the price should not be an issue. In either case you should not be disappointed.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Logitech has done it again..this time with a wireless Microphone that is intended to be used with game consoles such as the PS2, PS3, Wii, and the XBox 360. However, it does much more....it works on both PC's and MAC's without any additional software installs. And now for the review:Box Includes:
Logitech Microphone
2 AA Batteries (Thank you Logitech)
Two nylon hand straps. (use if you need them)
A base with a usb cable that attaches to your console/computer (essentialy the receiver and a stand for the mic).
Manuals (which I didn't even need to use to get started, but did read to see if I was missing anything.)
Xbox360:
**Note, couldn't test on a real game on PS3 since we don't have one, but device was recognized and usable.
XBOX 360: We have rock band for the 360 and my son is an addict when it comes to drumming, guitar strumming etc...he has his sister do the singing via a Logitech wired usb MIC made for the 360. Naturally the wireless model was a welcome change and has a bit more of a professional MIC look and feel. Off they went, tearing the roof off of our home and in the end it seemed that the performance of the microphone was on par with a wired model. In other words their scores were the same....the voice recognition worked as it should in Rockband.
Unfortunately we do not have any other games that can use a MIC, currently...but RockBand is pretty popular around here.
PC/MAC I am a cross platform user and naturally anything with a USB port has to be tested on my computers...I mean that's what a USB port is for, isn't it? So first I plugged the MIC in to my Windows 7 x64 machine and the drivers installed on their own. I went to the audio section and made sure the MIC was listed, which it was...as a Logitech USB Microphone. I did the usual tests of blowing in the mic, whistling, etc...perfect. More on the test below. Once I was satisfied with the PC I plugged the MIC into my Macbook Pro and voila, detected and installed without issue..same series of tests through the system preferences/sound icon. I am now a happy camper...but I only use a mic on my computers for Skype...so it was time to give it the ultimate test.
I made three lengthy phone calls and clearly explained to the other party that I was testing a wireless MIC and that I would be moving away from my computer at regular intervals. (2 of the 3 calls were on a PC and 1 on the MAC). I basically moved away from the computer at 2ft intervals for a total about 20' and clearly into another room. The callers actually said the voice quality was perfect, in-fact there was no loss in clarity and or volume at any distance. I could get very detailed here...but the summary is that it does work and it works flawlessly. Naturally walking 20ft away from a computer for a phone call is strange since you have to turn the speakers up to hear the other party.
(**The MIC does have a push button on it that acts to power on the device and power it off. It can also be used to pair the mic to the base station should they ever lose connectivity)
Logitech has another stellar product on their hands, and I would not expect it to be any other way. I will be updating the review to inform you of real world battery life. But for the time being this MIC gets a 5/5 in my book for the look, the feel, and the over all quality and compatibility that it offers.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Logitech's new microphone feels very close to a professional wireless mike. It's of the proper shape, weight and well balanced and it should be the better replacement for the lesser microphones you would normally use with games such as Rock Band. Anyone with a gaming console such as PS2, PS3, Xbox or Wii and a 'music' game may find this to be a useful addition to their gaming gear.The good things about this microphone are:
+ It's wireless with range of about 30 ft.
+ Excellent voice reproduction quality.
+ Professional look, weight and balance
+ Batteries included
+ Goes into sleep mode if not used for about 15 minutes
+ Comes with 2 (TWO) wrist straps
+ Easy pairs with base
However, there's some room for improvement
Limited scope as it's not recognized by the PS3 outside of specific software packages.
As far as the 'singing games' are concerned, it is not clear which games are supported on which platform. There is a statement in small print indicating that SingStar games are not supported but I would be more comfortable if the list of supported games was available so one would know before making the purchase.
The USB wire connects to the base which would make it difficult to have it, let's say on a table. A better solution would have been some 'dongle' plugging into the USB and maybe an independent stand that's just a stand, untethered so that it could be placed anywhere.
MY EXPERIENCE
I only tested the microphone on a PS3 with Rock Band and it performed well. A wireless microphone does enhance the singing experience. I found the quality of the sound to be excellent. The microphone felt good when held and one feels truly free performing without having to worry about tripping on a wire.
EVALUATION AND RATING
While this is truly a quality microphone when used with a compatible 'singing game' Most prospective buyers may not feel comfortable not knowing in advance whether it was going to work with a specific game on a specific platform. Another problem is the 'stand' design. Having it tethered to the game console limits its utility as a stand where the microphone can rest.
I will round up the 3.5 stars to a 4 because of the fun we had while using it on a game that supported mike and we had not bothered with the badly-designed stand.
Note: I only tested this on a PS3 because it was the console on which I had a supported game. I did test on a computer because I couldn't think of any realistic circumstance where I would want to attach this microphone to any of my computers of which the vast majority (laptops) have microphones and cameras built in already.
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