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Sing It

Sing It - Playstation 3
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I'm not into singing. I don't like the song selection in the game. maybe a teenager would like this. as for my kids they just played it once and put in trash.

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I am charmed with me, it was received in time and in very good conditions. Him my children like me. Though I was gustadom if it was karaoke without audio of voice.

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MOVE Precision Shot 3

MOVE Precision Shot 3 - Playstation 3
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By integrating both the MOVE (motion) controller AND the Nav Controller, this little accessory has the ability to add A LOT of fun to just about any shooting game.

Lacking an actual Move-based shooter, as in 'a real game' I could only test the Precision Shot 3 with the Time Crisis demo but, from what I experienced, I'm now a believer. And this is saying a lot from someone like me who is not that much into shooting games. I will take a few paragraphs to report my findings.

PACKAGING, SET UP, etc.

The gun comes in a nice cardboard box, easy to open.

Setup consists in sliding in the optional Nav Controller holder (gives you an optional second grip) and attaching the MOVE and the Nav. Very quick. Both controllers can be easily and quickly removed.

The gun comes with a little instruction sheet, useful because it shows how to properly handle the wrist strap and a warranty card. Warranty, by the way, is limited to 30 days.

FEATURES

I will list what I believe it's important to know about this gun:

All buttons no exceptions can be reached while the controllers are mounted on the gun. Having the MOVE button on top of the gun may seem awkward initially but... this is the way it's going to be on any gun prop AND it took me only a couple of minutes to get myself used to it on the Time Crisis Demo you press the MOVE button to lower your shield so that you can shoot and it felt natural quickly.

Gun's trigger pulls the MOVE's trigger. Once the MOVE controller was attached and locked into the gun's body, the MOVE responded instantly whenever the gun trigger was pulled.

The Nav attachment gives you a SECOND grip. This is a good thing for several reasons. It makes the weapon easier to handle, the targeting is more precise, you actually get a second trigger (the Nav's) that some future games may be able to take advantage of and, of course, all the buttons are on the weapon. The demo I played did not allow for movement but Nav's analog joystick the D-pad and the trigger felt in the proper place and I'm looking forward to actually use them in a game.

This gun has sights. It's one of the many little features that makes using this prop so much fun.

The back of the gun has an opening used not only for taking out the wrist strap but it makes it possible to charge the MOVE controller while mounted.

Finally, one not-so-good thing: the second hand grip, where the Nav is mounted, is not as solid as I would have liked it to be. But, this being a gun, not a sword or an axe, I don't expect it to break for as long as I am aware that this is a breakable plastic prop, not a real weapon.

GAMING EXPERIENCE AND EVALUATION

I noted already that the only 'game' I was able to play so far was the Time Crisis demo. It's something that you can finish in 5 minutes or so and all you do is aim and shoot you don't move around independently or duck for cover. I played the demo with a Dual Shock and with the Precision Shot and so did my kids. We all agreed that 'the gun' was far superior to the Dual Shock in every respect other than the rumble which is weaker on the MOVE. With the gun, you can easily strafe and quickly kill dozens of foes if in automatic fire mode because aiming is quick, precise and intuitive. The shape and the weight of the gun, the pulsating light it's red when you fire and the little rumble that is transmitted into the gun's body while firing make using the Precision Shot a lot of fun and a lot MORE fun than the Dual Shock control.

Since all the buttons are within easy reach, with the gun's trigger pulling the MOVE's trigger, this should work with any and all future shooter games. The second Nav grip is just genius in my view. When it comes to MOVE-enabled shooters, it would be hard to beat this gun. Now, only if we could get SOME games. Please?

Amazon's 5 stars are awarded when you can can say "I love it" about the reviewed item. Well... I really do. Just about everything other than the second grip being a little weak is well thought and well designed. This gun prop really adds value and enjoyment to Sony's MOVE when playing a shooter.

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Soldier Of Fortune Payback

Soldier Of Fortune Payback - Playstation 3
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This game is sorta a ripoff of Duke nukem if you could say that, boss fights, easy enemies to kill. the graphics are pretty nice, the guns are customizable with scopes and grenade launchers. Its fun but the end is not rewarding like mass effect 3.

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eForCity 2x 6ft Compatible with Sony PS3 Controller USB Charger Cable Cord

eForCity 2x 6ft Compatible with Sony PS3 Controller USB Charger Cable Cord
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These cables are longer than the charger cable your ps3 comes with. And two of them make it easier to play games while charging.

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This product works o.k. The problem is that it took just shy of a month to deliver. I contacted globalprice through a written text and never heard anything as to the whereabouts of my cables. I would have liked to know that it was going to take so long to deliver.

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Exactly what I needed! My previous cable broke so I needed a new one but I can charge two controllers at the same time now

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I haven't used them yet, but they look like just what I expected to receive.....still need to put them to use though.

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I lost my PS3 controller charger cord during a move, so I found this product that sells two at a time and thought, "Why not?" Great value, no problems so far.

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Game of Thrones Art Book Bundle

Game of Thrones Art Book Bundle - Playstation 3
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I would say that this game is made for a very specific audience. For one thing, it was created by a rather small studio. It's not Bethesda or BioWare, so don't be expect something in the leagues of Skyrim or Dragon Age. However, it is still a game you should definitely try if 1) you love the ASOIAF series (or the show), and 2) love RPGs. If you're not a huge fan of either, you are likely to be very disappointed. Being a die-hard fan of anything ASOIAF and awesome RPGs, I knew I had to get this, regardless of the reviews.

GRAPHICS the graphics are more like for the PS2 or XBox. It's definitely nothing to write home about. It's a little dark and blocky, but change your television/game settings for a more enjoyable experience. Okay, so the graphics are not so good. Don't play this for the stellar graphics.

DIALOGUE the dialogue actually isn't that bad. You get the real acting voices of Cersei, Varys, and Jeor Mormont, which is pretty awesome. It's definitely dialogue-intensive like a lot of RPGs, but that shouldn't bother you if you're playing an RPG. You also get to make decisions based on your own dialogue that make lasting impressions in the game. I think a big complaint here is the lack of witty humor in a dark setting like a lot of RPGs have (Dragon Age, Skyrim, KOTOR, etc.)

BUGS this is my main issue with the game. The bugs are bad. My game froze up twice at the beginning and had to re-create my character. I was about ready to hurl the game out the window after that. No one likes to spend $60 on a game and then have it freeze up. This game doesn't autosave all of the time like some of the newer games, so make sure you save a lot.

GAMEPLAY the battle system is similar to Dragon Age, but a lot more button mashing. It's not terrible. I like that they have a perks/flaws system, where you have to balance the two. Want an awesome perk? Well, you have to pay for it.

PLOT things are a little murky here. There are some things that characters (like Cersei) do that are really out-of-character and seem like plot holes. I've heard from professional reviews that the ending is really great, so once I finish it I'll make an update here (I'm like 60% through). Is it non-linear? No, not really. You definitely won't be traveling to Saltpans and taking a ship to Braavos (wouldn't that be nice?).

I would like to add that regardless of storyline perfection (how can it be perfect, anyway? it's not canon), the developers of this game are TRUE fans. They have been working on this game since before the inception of the television show and know their stuff. If you get the art book with it and read it, you'll know what I mean. They are ASOIAF-smart. The reason that this game is not absolutely 100% awesome is because of budget constraints/small studio, not because they were some kind of hack developers that wanted to make a quick buck off of a Game of Thrones game as quick as possible. Trust me, these people know their stuff.

Overall, I recommend this game for those who are ASOIAF-crazed, love RPGs, and aren't expecting a Skyrim clone turned into Westeros. You won't find that here. But you'll still have a fun time exploring Westeros.

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This game pays tribute to the story telling style of Martin's books by switching perspective every chapter. The only issue for the game is that this creates a very linear and limited story line. You can not leave the cities you are at or do many side quests since you will have to end at a set point to pick up with the new perspective.

The battle system is extremely limited and boring. You simply select an enemy and select an attack. Your character will just hack away after a special attack is performed until the enemy is dead. More often than not your character will then just stand around until you command him to the next person which becomes tedious. The battle system makes the game feel like a grind.

There are too many cut scenes in this game. It feels like Max Payne 2 where you simply walk from one cut scene to the next with absolutely nothing in between. I understand they are trying to tell a story but doing it in this manner makes the game more like an animated movie with awkward breaks in the narration.

There are some very interesting RPG aspects that are introduced in this game. The main one is the strengths and weaknesses options. You can chose a strength like +5 attack but then must also choose a weakness like -10% INT to balance yourself out. This is neat however I did not mess with it since I did not know how I would like to play the game.

Overall this game is a neat tangent to the first book of a ASOIAF but it is truly a grind to play. I would wait until this game is

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Ps3 Raptorfire Master Mod Clip on Chip

Ps3 Raptorfire Master Mod Clip on Chip
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PRO easy to install

CON this chip is trash after a few hrs, it stopped working. kept on turn off on its own. the drop shot worked sometimes then eventually change from drop shooting to when i press L2. annoyinggggg

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I am so happy with the new master mod chip! Thank you for a great product! The chip is as described! Was able to install it in less than 2 mins! Great seller! Will definitely order more!

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Hitman: Absolution (Professional Edition)

Hitman: Absolution - Playstation 3
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In this review I show you everything included in the Professional Edition box set.

I've also uploaded some pictures in the "Customer Images" section.

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I love this game! It lived up to all my expectations I had. There are some flaws in the game such as when I first got the game it currupted my save game data 2-3 times causing me to restart the story multiple times, but on the other hand this game has awesome gameplay and fantastic graphics! (wished it ran 1080p but you can't really tell that is doesn't) I also love how this game has an improved replay value compared to the previous games due to the new addition of "Contracts" mode which allows you to make contracts based on the missions in the game and share as well as compete with the hitman community and your online friends.One MAJOR MAJOR thing I have to say I was dissapointed in this special edition. I wanted to have my add-on exclusive to my purchase along with the pre-order add-on but ALL of the add-on was released on day one, making me feel like I just payed more for a bigger cooler box with a small/short but awesome art book. OVERALL: This game is Splendid! It is definitly a must get for any fan of the series and for the new comers! Anyone is able to play this game no matter what your play style. BUY THE REGULAR VERSION.Hitman: Absolution

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I fell behind in my game buying, there were 2 games I really wanted, Black Ops II and of course Hitman: Absolution. Lucky I remembered at the last minitue to order both. Of course Black Ops came first, I played a little of it, did some multiplayer and started the story mode. The moment I got Hitman: Absolution, Black Ops has taken a back seat and is now collecting dust.

After doing the first level of Hitman, I took a break and went to 2 review sites, gamespot and IGN. Gamespot gave it a 7.5, and I thought wow, seriously, if they rated it that bad, what the heck is IGN gonna say. I went to IGN and they rated it a 9. Gamespot is way off, I wouldn't give this game anything less then a 9.5! All I did on Thanksgiving was play hitman, trying to do all the challenges on the first level. It's a time consuming game that is worth every penny. I feel so bad that it appears that there are not many people playing this, and I think the release date has a lot to do with that. I mean Halo 4 and Black Ops II are over shadowing this game, and it's not getting the credit it deserves!

By far, this game is in one of my top 10 favorites! I think the contracts section is by far the best part, well wait I can't say that, Story mode is just as good!

As, I said, you all need to put Black Ops down and pick up this game!

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EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS "HITMAN: ABSOLUTION PROFESSIONAL EDITION" IS JUST THIS, "PROFESSIONAL" ! THE COMPLETE PAKAGING OF THIS "PROFESSIONAL EDITION" THE VIDEO GAME, THE HARD COVER BOOK AND CASE ARE INDEED A "TOP SHELF" ! A MUST HAVE FOR THE "HITMAN" FAN AND GAMER !

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I got this game for my boyfriend for Christmas and he loves it. No problem with deliver. No complaints here, just a little jealous that i have to fight for his attention, now. lol

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InterfuseTM Replacement KES-400AAA KEM-400AAA Optical Laser Lens

InterfuseTM Replacement KES-400AAA KEM-400AAA Optical Laser Lens with Motor Deck for Sony Playstation 3 PS3
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I decided to replace this part due to disc read errors and eventually not spinning the disc at all. I did some research, and found my original violet laser wasn't working. I thought I would replace the whole motor and laser assembly for the price was very reasonalbe! Once installed, I tested and it worked great. The kids report that it loads games faster than the original ! I would recommend this part.

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You need a tamper proof T10 driver to get the top off the PS3 (fat). After that, the appropriate laser unit, Youtube, a small philips screwdriver and confidence is all it takes to repair a PS3 that stopped reading discs.

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Make sure when you put the drive back together that you leave the two middle screw holes empty. 6 holes but only 4 black screws. The two middle screws will cause disks to not be ejected.

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i very carefully installed this item but the drawer would not open . i took it apart twice but never got it to work. i put the old one back and the drawer worked but still didnt read dvd. cliff

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This part saved me a fortune. i had my ps3 for a long time it has gotten alot of play on it finally one day my ps3 stopped reading discs. After so after some research online and youtube videos i braved the fact of replacing the laser lens. it was hard at all the hardest part was figuring out where to look for the part number inside the machine and making sure the lens would work for my ps3. once i had that info it was as easy as going on amazon and search for the laser number.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO IT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT PART NUMBER FOR YOUR VERSION OF PS3. they are not universal.

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Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: Collectors Edition

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: Collectors Edition - Playstation 3
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2012 is a solid golf game with great graphics and nice customizable features. Playing the Master's tournament is fun, and experiencing the new courses, sights and sounds make this is an enjoyable experience. However, EA's greed and complete lack of respect for the people who buy their products is finally starting to take its dreary toll.

As I mentioned before, the graphics and sound in this new installment are the best yet in the series. Everything from the birds chirping, to the wind blowing, to spectators chattering, this game demands to be played whilst wearing headphones. The commentary is one of the freshest changes this year with Jim Nance calling the swing by swing. Whether he's commentating golf, football, or basketball, I've always respected the guy for having a sense of humor, and a fresh and enthusiastic voice on the sports he's involved in.

The new courses are pretty cool as well. You can go to ancient Greece, Africa (complete with lions and tigers roaring in the background), and a few other exotic locales that serve up some nice challenges.

I enjoyed how "Tiger's Moments" and "Master's Moments" are integrated into your career as a player. In the past those things felt more like a side chore that had nothing to do with your skill level or advancement in career mode, but now you must complete these things to make you a better pro.

Using skill points to buy things from the shop remains unchanged, and your golfer will advance nicely into the Master's, provided you make some additional purchases (more on that below).

These positive things are just enough to keep the average golf gamer happy and challenged for a long while. Having said that, nothing much has really changed from last year, apart from a few peripheral ideas that fall flat on their face.

Undeniably, the worst addition of this year's Tiger game is the caddy feature. It offers absolutely nothing to the experience other than having to remove him from the screen each and every single time you get ready to hit the ball. You can disable the caddy from speaking, but that still doesn't mean he disappears from the screen. Every play, he'll be there, waiting for you to sweep by him so you can actually line up your shot. The voice of the caddy is unbelievably annoying, as well. Those of you who have played the Mass Effect games will recognize this voice as that of Kaiden, who more or less sounds like a mentally deficient surfer dude. Even if the caddy was offering sound advice which he doesn't always do you'd turn him off just because of his grating voice. Your caddy gains more experience as you progress in the game, and so his pointers are supposed to get better and more accurate, but the fact is, you just don't need him. After a few rounds of experimentation on the golf course, you'll know what to do without him blathering away in the background.

Those of you who plan to play this on the PS3 and use the Move feature will be disappointed as well. The swinging system is just broken with the Move, and after a few frustrating games of watching my swings be completely off with my movements, I gave it up and played the old fashioned way. Something happens when you pull back to hit the ball where the Move controller just never gets it right. The swinging is almost never accurate, and it ultimately feels clunky and awkward.

The biggest slap in the face when it comes to this game, though, is the requirement to purchase additional golf courses in order to get the full Master's experience. As you go on in your career, you will notice courses you must master in order to finally wear the illustrious green jacket. You can skip by certain courses, but your skill levels will take a hit, and you'll have to move ahead onto something else because a course isn't available. Of course, it's available for a small price that EA has arbitrarily set. Some courses cost three dollars, others seven. That's right: SEVEN DOLLARS. Why the price discrepancy? Are some better than others? Sure, you can buy the "Eagle Pack" for 35 dollars which includes the rest of the available courses (this is if you bought the PS3 collector's edition which charges an additional 10 dollars for five extra courses, giving the illusion that you're getting some kind of deal). Otherwise, if you want to get the truly full experience of the Master's, well, you're going to have to cough up a little extra dough for the privilege of playing a game made by EA.

EA really needs to be careful with how they nickel and dime consumers in the coming years. Are you telling me that advertising a Master's game but not giving you the full experience for 60 bucks (70 bucks if you bought the Collector's Edition) is good enough? Does it mention that these additional courses are not available on the game disc itself? Nope. Punishing consumers for buying your product only to find out they didn't quite get the complete version is unacceptable. You can't justify it. Keep in mind that EA is also punishing people who buy used games by charging them an additional fee to have the privilege of using their servers. EA is becoming insanely greedy, and consumers will slowly begin to take notice more and more as the months wane. This needs to be said! I understand that EA is a business, and businesses need to make money, but not making this clear on the game case is a misrepresentation of the product.

Tiger Woods 2012 is a solid game, but you have to factor in ethics and fairness in this case. You can't make DLC a requirement to enjoy the full experience of the Master's. No matter how fun a video game is, there comes a time when consumers must speak with their wallets, and I, for one, will not be buying another Tiger Woods game until this glaring greed is erased for good.

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Most reviewers will cover the presentation, gameplay, Augusta, etc. Yes indeed, this game is fantastic at every turn. From what I've played so far, I'm thoroughly impressed. Do not expect to pick up this game and start straight draining putts like you did in the EA Sports golf games of the past. It's a (more) realistic challenge.

What I wanted to mention to those PS3 owners debating between the standard and collector's edition version is this : the downloadable courses cost between $4 and $7. For an additional $10, you get 5 extra courses with the collector's edition. In my opinion, it's a no-brainer.

The downloadable courses will host events in the "Road to the Masters" segment of the game. If you're going to be playing this storyline (using your created golfer, this is the main gameplay mode this year), you'll be better off getting the courses on-disc rather than shelling out more $$ later.

May I just add that this is the most enjoyable TWoods game since it was created way back when. Yes, I'm old enough to have had the first TWoods games ... the addition of Augusta National is worth the price of admission ten times over, and add all 4 major championships, the Presidents Cup ... this game has reclaimed the excitement of golf on video game consoles.

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I bought a PS3 with the move controller in January, and have been playing Sports Champions pretty regularly on it (frisbee golf, ping pong, etc) and have been having a blast. I decided to buy TW12 because I love golfing and thought move would work pretty well with a golf game.

It does it's a really great experience to nail incredible shots in your living room you could never pull off in real life. Below are a couple of my observations:

1. The controller is not as long as a real golf grip, so as a right handed golfer I grip the controller and pull the trigger with my left hand and the right one hangs off loosely. For shots up to 80% power, I can swing with both hands like a real shot. To get 100% power on drives and long fairway shots, I take my right hand off at the top of my backswing and let it rip with my left arm only. Caution stretch out before playing, I strained my shoulder the first couple times I played and was worried I was actually going to injure myself.

2. It is much easier to get 100% power on your swing with shorter irons, so be careful if you swing with what would be 60% power on your drive with a wedge, it will be 100% and you will go over the green. Each club has its own 100% power calibration, and the more you play with it the better you will be able to swing for that individual club.

3. Putting was really frustrating until I realized I could stop at the top of my backswing for as long as I wanted, which is really different from real golf. This lets you fine tune the power exactly where you want it (in the disappearing yellow zone) before completing the swing. If you try to take a smooth pendulum type putt swing like real life, it is incredibly difficult to hit the right power. I don't see any other way than to stall at the top until you get it just how you want it and then complete the swing.

4. One of the most challenging aspects of the game, just like in real life, is chipping around the green. It is usually with power somewhere around 40 70%, which is very hard to calculate and execute. It feels great when you get it just right.

5. The move controller is incredibly perceptive of the smallest movements. Slightly turning your wrist as you address the ball will change the clubhead angle in very tiny increments (I don't really know how much this affects the overall shot, but I have fun trying to dial it in perfectly). Also, it records my swing plane, confirming my real-life inside-out swing, and also shows me the angle of the clubhead at impact (so I can see the difference from where it was when I addressed the ball).

6. So far I have just made it to Q school to get my PGA tour card. The game will probably get harder then, with less computer assistance and "smoothing out" of my swing problems. As it stands, I haven't yet hit a horrible hook or slice off the tee, which makes me wonder just how much the computer is compensating me. I'll continue to experiment.

This game is tons of fun. With a little "suspension of disbelief" you can really imagine yourself on the course the topography is really there, looks great, and the ball rolls on it very realistically. Enjoy!

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I am enjoying this game. So far I have played as an amateur, but I will probably crank up the difficulty. At the current setting, I would have to make an effort to cause a drive to go into the rough. The graphics are fine, and the music and commentary are decent (although after only a few hours of play the remarks of the announcers is already repeating a bit too much).

WARNING: Even with the special edition, if one wants to play all of the events in a season, you will have to purchase the "Eagle" set of downloadable courses (the special edition already provides the "Birdie" set). This ran me just shy of $40 after tax. I haven't purchases a Tiger Woods in some time so I am not aware whether one can transfer courses from prior TW games. Anyway, I as not happy that I had to plunk down the additional money.

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My main intentions for writing this review are to counter some of the negative reviews that I don't think this game deserves. Overall, I think Tiger Woods 12 is a really good game. I also have had this game for about a month and half, so I've played it more than enough to give a full review. I don't like to write a review after only a day or two of playing the game.

My review will concern mainly the offline season mode "Road to the Masters". I will add that the last tiger woods game I bought was 2009, but I have played just about every year of Tiger Woods over the past 7 or 8 years. I don't really see a need to buy the game every year, or really buy any sports game every year. First, I did buy the collector's edition because it was worth the extra money for five extra courses. Right after I received the game I also bought the eagle pack which gave me I think 15 more courses. Like I said, I don't buy this game every year so for about $95 I have a lot of courses to play. I know many complain about all the extra costs, but I like the option of having more courses and I know it isn't cheap to use and get the rights to utilize these courses in the game.

So the pros: The graphics are better than any other Tiger Woods game I have played. I know many have mentioned they aren't, but I notice a pretty big difference especially on Augusta. The addition of Augusta was definitely a big factor in me purchasing this game. August plays pretty accurate as I have been to the course. It looks exactly the same and plays similar to what the pros have to deal with. Overall, I really enjoy the way the game plays especially on tournament conditions and playing on tour pro, which I normally play on. I enjoyed trying to make the tour in career mode, although it really didn't take me long. I won the first tournament, qualified for the nationwide tour and then won two nationwide tournaments to make the pro tour. I also like the caddie system in most cases and it is easy to ignore or custom your own shot. Also, the caddie will help you figure stuff out like the wind. Usually what they select is pretty close so you can still customize your shot by taking some of the caddie's knowledge. The chipping and pitching part with the caddie are almost never used though. It constantly tries to make you hit a shot around 46% or something. So you will always either add loft or choke up to get the shot so you can swing around 100%. If they improve the caddie a little more, I actually think it is a nice touch. There are also many different settings you can set so that is a big plus in the game. The focus feature is alright, but I could live without it. Should also be an option to just take off. You can always play without using it. The commentary is pretty good but just like all commentary in games it gets old. I don't really buy games based on commentary so this isn't a negative for me.

Cons: My first issue is with some of the pin placements. Some are on slopes where even if you land inches away your ball will wind up 20-30 feet away. I have played some of the courses in the game and I can tell you that these greens in real life don't have some of these 45+ degree slopes. Also, no greenskeeper would ever put the pins on a slope like that. It starts to ruin the game when your having a decent round and in a fight for the lead and you come to this type of pin and will make a 6 or 7. If I hit a really good shot into the green and am going to make double or more I usually save and restart the hole so I make a par or bogey. Its quite annoying and disrupts the overall flow of playing a tournament. If just for fun the developers want to make insane hole locations then they can, but shouldn't put into the tournament mode. If you play four rounds of a tournament also, the pin selections go easy (1st round), medium (2nd round), hard (third round), and then expert (4th round). In a real tournament this is somewhat true, but usually you have a mix of easier and more difficult pins in a round.

Also, still no playoff. You tie for the lead and you win, but no playoff. It would be nice even if they just told you the other player made a 4 or something on the first playoff hole. I would like to see the option of in last round or playoff you just see a blue tracer or something so at least you can see where your guy landed. I know they can't have every player actually in the game, but I think having a tracer or just a ball displayed for your opponent would add to the excitement.

This is what I would really like to see added to the game. An overswing. It is way too easy to hit it 98-100% everytime and you pretty much always adjust your shots to do so. I would like to see them make you stop your swing at the correct position at the top. If you go past it would affect your accuracy even more in negative way. This would also give you the chance to hit a drive further, but with less overall accuracy. This could be an option for the higher levels. Even on tour pro mode I just hit too many shots straight. My fairway % and greens in regulation % is higher than what is realistc. This would help make the game more difficult on tour pro without having to play on tournament pro. Putting also gets too easy once your guys putting attributes get higher. Putting is difficult when you first start cause your guy's attributes aren't great, so reading and hitting a putt where you want to is difficult. I would like to see some improvement in putting so that it makes it more difficult to hit a 20 footer with little or no break. Once your good, you don't miss many putts unless they have a lot of break. Also, maybe a career mode where you can pick one if you don't have the extra courses and another one if you do. I bought the extra courses but only one or two of these extra courses only come up in my career. I would like to play Pinehurst, Hazeltine, Oakmont, etc. in my career quite a bit. I also don't need to play fantasy courses in my career mode. They are fine if you want to play for fun, but not realistic for career mode. Fix the few glitches. The one I have right now is saying I've only played 20 tournmanets and Tiger Woods has played 35. Well, I've actually played more than 20 but it keeps me at #3 world rankings, and I can't pass him even when I win all the time. Lastly, the computer's scores. I like that you can adjust it, but I want realistic scoring. On normal the computer usually finishes 4 rounds around 8 to 12 under no matter what course or what conditions. On easier courses they should be around 12-15 under and on more difficult ones around 5-10 under. It just seems like 4 under is the best they will do in a round, unless you move the setting up then they will be 8 under every round and 30 under for all four rounds will win the tournament. Just appears to be too much of a gap and not enough realistic play based on the course, conditions, etc.

Overall, I really enjoy this game and I feel I have gotten my money's worth out of it. The graphics are good the gameplay is fun for the most part, and I like all the courses you can get even if not implemented that well. I probably won't be buying next years or the year after unless the game is incredible.

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RocketfishTM HDMI Digital Audio/Video Gaming Cable for PlayStation 3

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Shipped fast and works great, same exact one that i orginally (and later took back)bought for $100 at bestbuy.

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I bought this for my PS3 and Xbox 360, and it works perfectly. I used a more basic model before I went to this one and you can definitely tell the difference. Neither game machine has any problems syncing with this cord, and my television is quick to automatically adjust to the highest resolution. For the price, this definitely seems like the best HDMI cable out there!

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Tony Hawk's Project 8

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The way I see the Tony Hawk series is like this: from THPS to THUG 2, Neversoft was running a marathon, and they were doing really well, too. Then, in 2005, Neversoft tripped by making American Wasteland, which wasn't necessarily a bad game, it just wasn't nearly as good as the others. Now, the eighth installment in the series has come, and I have to admit I'm a little disappointed. At E3, they said that Tony Hawk's Project 8 would be returning to the roots of the Tony Hawk series, and I interpreted that to mean that it would be like a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5. I bought the game and played it. The graphics weren't as good as I expected, but they didn't suck. Overall, Neversoft could have done a bit more polish on this game, and it's definitely not worth $600, but it's a solid entry in the series, and anybody who has been a TH fan since the beginning should give it a whirl.

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Ok, first off I have TH3, TH:Underground, TH:AWL all for the PS2. I was impressed by American Waste Lands amount of content and levels. Project 8 doesn't have as much content (No level building or real character creation), but what it serves out it well worth it. They revamped the system and that takes developement time. The open-end game play on the PS3 is sweet. I played the game on the PS2, but was not impressed and didn't think I'd get it due to the lack of content. I purchased a PS3 and was limited to option so I purchased Project 8 and to be able to skate from the residential district to the skatepark to the school and then to the city busting out tricks all along the way is sweet and provides a new experience to Skateboarding on consoles. You can just go on forever. After this I can't wait to see what comes next. If for the Xbox360 or the PS3 the game is well worth it.

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I have been playing the Tony Hawk games since the first one on Playstation. I however, stopped keeping up after THUG came out. Recently I purchased a PS3, and wanted a newer THPS game. I ended up choosing Project 8, because of the price and people didn't seem to like Proving Ground. I was horribly disappointed with this game. First of all, you can't disable auto-kick, which is a huge let down for anyone who actually skates. Also, the semi-realistic scaling achieved in THUG, has seem to disappear completely. Second, they removed some of the most iconic skaters from the game, THPS without Reynolds, gimme a break. Third, the game is rated T for teen, but game play seems to have been created with children in mind. I would definitely not recommend this to anyone who skates, or is over the age of 12.

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This is a great game and you can get it for an unbeatable price on Amazon. I have been addicted to it for a few weeks now and cant stop. The "Nail a Trick" aspect is awesome and the different areas of the game have incredible detail. The goals are challenging but doable. The graphics of the characters in the goal minivideos could be better but thats not why im playing the game and you shouldn't be playing for that either. Classic THPS gameplay that doesnt disappoint.

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Tony Hawk's Project 8 tries to go back to the basics of what made the first games so likable, while still keeping a "story" for those who thought that was a good addition. The game has a simple story, the "classic" goals as well as tons of others, and is just plain fun to play. In holding true to the Tony Hawk's series you can string together tons and tons of tricks and there are even a few new ones that you haven't been able to do in previous games to rack up points, to complete goals, to eventually become one of the top 8 skaters and join Tony Hawk's new crew. This game is fun to play, has great graphics, and was worth the $19.99 price. If your a fan of the other games, you will like this one too.

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Cobalt Nexus Design Protector Skin Decal Sticker for PS3 Playstation 3 Body Console

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These folks at MyGift rock. Simple as that. The skin, while a LITTLE tricky to apply, is still easier to apply than a thousand other similar products I have tried. This is thanks mainly to the fact that, while a very good adhesive, it allows you to peal off and reapply without leaving a residue or losing its grip. It looks VERY sharp and have gotten endless compliments about it, as well as the two controller skins I bought. It adds a level of customization that allows your PS3 to truly be yours and the quality as well as MyGift themselves is going to have me come back for more in the future.

On a side note, two extremely MINOR issues that should be addressed:

One, The skin comes in three parts, the main body and two strips for the two front sections. If you ever plan to use your PS3's power-off and eject buttons then either expect to have to peal back the one strip to have it register or buy a skin that doesn't lose anything by leaving off that strip. Due to the skin, the console won't know you are pressing anything otherwise.

Two, do not expect this skin to withstand alot of abuse. It is really good, no doubt about it. However, I transport my PS3 alot and as a result some of the corners are starting to pull away. Nothing major, just don't expect this to withstand a lot of transport.

If you can afford it, get yourself a skin. Better yet, get a couple.....you won't regret it.

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PlayStation Move 3D Shot Motion Controller - Red

PlayStation Move 3D Shot Motion Controller - Red
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This is a great deal for shooting games that do not require you to use the navigation controller.

Really well built!! Holds the move controller very snug!

All buttons are accessible.

I looked for over a week at reviews, and at a few local stores before deciding, and I feel this is hands down the best value.

I may buy a second one.

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I was looking at quite a few different handguns for the PS3 move and this was easily the best looking one of the bunch. I saw the official Sony attachment gun and it looked so silly and too roundish. I went with mad catz which is pretty popular and have good reputation for their controllers. This gun actually looked as if it was modeled from a real gun which I liked. The motion controller fits nicely in the gun and locks in. Even though it is just plastic, it has a nice weight to it when the controller is in. The trigger feels great as well. I actually use this over my Sony Sharp Shooter for some games because it is lighter and more comfortable to hold. I recommend the 3d shot motion controller gun. Full retail price is too much. I got a great deal on it.

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This is solid enough, but the grip is so rectangular that you'll soon get soreness on your palm. The trigger could be a little tighter as well. Finally, it started to squeak after only 1 hour of use. Spend a few extra bucks and buy a better accessory.

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