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This device is a reliable motion controller, great for playing games involving player's movements. The quality is good and it is very fun to play with.
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PlayStation Move Motion Controller (PS3)
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This device is a reliable motion controller, great for playing games involving player's movements. The quality is good and it is very fun to play with.
eFashion Full Housing Shell Case For PS3 SONY PlayStation 3 Wireless Controller Black
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I got this for my ps3 dual-shock controller, but it turns out this is made for earlier models, so the hardware won't fit properly when you try closing it, there too much plastic in the way. I ended up messing up my controller by accidentally ripping the wires that lead up to the dual-shock vibrators by trying to get them to fit properly. So, I don't recommend this.
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This is a good shell to replace the original. Good quality and very complete, with buttons and all you need.Buy eFashion Full Housing Shell Case For PS3 SONY PlayStation 3 Wireless Controller Black Now
Electronic Arts 19734 Madden NFL 13 PS3
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This game was an exciting addition to my nephews collection. Being a college student he and his friends love playing against each other. Keep bringing them.
Metal Gear Saga Volume 2 MGS4 Bonus Disc (2008)
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I got this dvd as a bonus for buying MGS4. The dvd lists the events of the Metal Gear saga in chronological order. Listing them from the events of MGS 3, to MGS 1, to MGS 2 and ends at the prologue to MGS 4. Its a good watch for people who are picking up the Metal Gear storyline from the 4th one and want to catch up with the storyline. It's basically a bunch of in game movie shots with someone narrating about the events in the form of a documentary. The entire dvd is in subtitles and you can't turn them off. The dvd also has trailers for MGS 4 from all the different conventions that they were shown. I haven't watched them all, but so far they are all in Japanese, so the subtitles come in handy there.
Overall, I enjoyed the dvd but would not recommend it to other people to buy. It was a great bonus with MGS 4, but I sure wouldn't buy it on its own.
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I bought this DVD and it arrived exactly on time. The DVD itself is about 30 minutes talking about metal gear solid storyline. I highly recommend this to anyone who's new to MGS series and is a long time fan of MGS series. I guarantee you will not be disappointed at amazons cheap prices. I even bought 2 more DVD's for my other MGS fan friends, and even they too liked it. Overall, this is a must have collectors item.Buy Metal Gear Saga Volume 2 MGS4 Bonus Disc (2008) Now
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I am really pleased with the condition of this DVD, brand new sealed and no scratches on the outer wrapping.I shall be ordering another copy of this soon!
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Though I was expecting something more to the liking of the first saga dvd, I found this pretty interesting and entertaining. It's something more suited for an avid collector or fan of the Metal Gear series.
NHL 13
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Upon receipt of NHL13 you will need to pull down the 37MB patch (1.01) for your brand-new game. You'll also want to download updates for a few tuner/roster settings. Having played 4 games online thus far, I'd say it's pretty consistent with what you'll experience if you've played the demo. Player speeds seem to be a little more noticeable between characters (in otherwords, if you've set your accel/speed higher, it should pay dividends compared to last year). I haven't received the boost pack code from amazon yet, but I think the terms/conditions say they've got ~2 days to e-mail that.
Graphics: A lot more polished compared to last year. The character renders are really solid and the overall presentation has fewer delays. Otherwise, a lot of the animations seem similar to previous years, though some physics tweaks have already brought about a few comical collisions.
Audio: The commentary has been updated, as has the audio track. It's nice to get new music, but note that you can pull your own tunes off your PS3 using the "EA Sports Media Hub", going into "Custom Music" and then pulling in your own songs (you've put music on your ps3.... right?). After a few days, I typically turn down the in-game commentary. I got really tired of hearing "a soft dump into the corner" during NHL12 every 10 minutes -this is in reference to a play where forwards send the puck ahead into the offensive zone aka "dumping the puck."
Gameplay: It feels pretty different with the addition of more flexible backwards skating, new physics on your skating mechanics and more "bumping" other characters. Already, I've heard people in-game complaining about "interference" from other players who skate into them without attempting a check -this will not result in a penalty but might be just enough to take you out of a critical play. Pokecheck is really powerful now; as a defenseman, this was something I really missed last year. I have a feeling the developers will release a patch that tunes down the pokecheck in the near future. At least it's not as bad as the hipcheck-gate issue at the beginning of NHL12.
Sony/EA need to stay on top of game releases. You can't buy any boosts or slots as of the time of this writing (I was trying to get another slot). You'd think Sony could go ahead and make that available the day before the game is released. A friend who is playing 13 says he'd give the game 3 stars, as it feels like the same old grind, year after year. There's some truth to this, but I really enjoy getting online to play with friends. You see something new every time. In that way, it's like real hockey, you never know if someone is going to go flying into the bench (probably not) but who knows? Maybe next time I play the goalies will get into a fight... that'd be great. If you liked NHL12, go ahead and get '13.
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Once you play you don't want to stop. Rosters always up to date. Many different game modes to come from!Gameplay is solid, and online play runs flawless. I've shared several great moments with friends online and we had some unforgettable times.The menus and off-ice interaction is so sluggish and slow that its pretty hard to run a franchise mode or season... or do much of anything. I'm a sports gamer through and through, and a franchise mode player almost exclusively. I could not stomach more than a couple games in the mode because off-ice operations take way too long. Simulating the CPU games, just to get to my own game took a few minutes. Changing menu screens takes sometimes a minute. Too painful. By the time you get where you want to be, you have forgotten why you are there.
As a result, I have already stopped playing the game. It's a shame, because on gameplay alone I was tempted to write a 5 star review... but that wouldn't be far as the navigation experience does bring it down a peg (or two)
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The game first came out back in sept and was amazing. As a college hockey player the game was legit and you had to actually play hockey in order to do well.... Then came the first tuner set. Wow.Absolutely horrendous. I don't know what happened but it went from legit hockey. To forehand backhand glitches. Again. The online play as of April 2013 is the worst since the game came out. It's to the point where if 2k sports made an NHL. I'd return EAs to buy that one. NHL 12 was actually better than this. I can't explain how goalies make the most amazing saves known to man but can't stop a simple shot that's coming right at them. It's like they've never seen a forehand backhand deke in their life. Here's a thought. Stop doing interviews saying "the AI in 13 is the best we've ever had" when you start off being correct and then you release a tuner set and every computer player is worse than 5 year olds who have never skated in their lives. Make up your minds. I recommend not playing online and sticking to GM mode. At least those goalies are halfway decent and can stop a pass from the other end of the ice. EA I recommend you figure it out and either make all of the online modes superstar or have different divisions for different caliber of players so that beginners can play at their level and experienced players can enjoy the game without wanting to break the disk and give up on all EA sports game forever.i never really played to many sports games, but my son got me to try this game , now I'm hooked
Batarang Wireless Controller for PS3
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The controller is great in almost every way. I like the offset/reverse thumbstick layout.
Pros:
Great look and appearance, I got this controller pretty much just for the fact that it's Batman related and made by Power A.
The buttons are responsive and I prefer the stiffer L2/R2 triggers.
The controller is wireless with no noticable lag or dead zones playing Batman AA, and has a built in rechargable battery.
The D Pad is also responsive and I had no issues selecting items in the diagonal directions.
It lights up, has some rubber on the grips, and includes an On/Off switch with a power save function.
Cons:
My only issue with this controller is the placement of the LED Color selection button and Battery Power Indicator button being located inline with the Start and Select buttons. If you use this controller to play any other games, that use those buttons some what often, you will find yourself switching the LED Colors randomly when you try to pause the game, or you will be constantly checking the battery power level (no biggie there), unless you look down at the controller to find the buttons.
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ProsThis controller feels similar to xbox 360 controller for anyone who like's that layout.
The batarang controller has 7 LED colors you can choose from.
The controller feels Great and very natural too grip on and the Buttons are accurate.
Cons
But Using The batarang controller on Arkham City, MW2, Uncharted 2, I felt some delay on the right analog stick when I was playing.
So I switch back with the Dualshock 3 to compare it was way better and accurate.
And with the batarang controller you can't turn ON the console with the controller but you can turn OFF the system.
So Overall it's 3/5 stars for me
It's worth a try if your looking for a 360 controller for an alternative.
but I would say just stick with the Dualshock 3 if you want your controller accurate.
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I've been playing with this controller for a few days now, and I have to say I like it very much. It feels good in the hands even with playing for long periods of time. It has a very solid feel, and I like the sculpt of the grips. The triggers (L2 & R2) are also very good, certainly much better than those on the standard PS3 controller. All of the shoulder buttons, as well as the D-pad, have a texture to them that's a little more noticeable than the texture on Sony's controllers, which I also like. The D-pad is serviceable and is better than the standard XBox360's D-pad, but not as good as the standard PS3. The lights on the controller certainly look cool, but I play with them turned off because I find it annoying to have a colored light shining in the periphery of my vision.The main problem with the controller comes from the analog sticks. They do have a dead zone. Reading the other reviews, I was expecting a much larger dead zone than the controller has. Personally, I wasn't bothered too much with this issue. I think that the quality of your experience with this controller will largely depend on the types of games you play. For most strategy, role-playing, and general action games, this controller will work great. However, if you play many games that require great precision and very small adjustments of the analog sticks, such as driving games and first-person shooters, you might want to pass on this controller. I definitely would NOT suggest buying this controller for use in any kind of competitive play. For general gaming, though, it's great.
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This is by far the best controller I've ever owned. I ordered it about 5 months ago and so far I've had zero major complaints. I've never owned a non-sony controller so I was hesitant that it would be worth it, but I'm glad I placed the order. Needless to say I've never owned a controller with a joystick configuration like this, but it didn't really take any getting used to.Here's some things I love about this controller:
-It's sturdy and all the buttons are extremely responsive especially on games that require that like Dark Souls
-instantly turns on, whether your using the very handy on/off switch or the home button after inactivity it instantly turns on unlike even the Dualshock 3
-the previously mentioned on/off switch
-the display power button has four levels and is more accurate than the Dualshock
-the R1 buttons are flawless and don't make the annoying clicking sound that 360 controllers do
-the R2 buttons are triggers
-it's super comfortable
-it lights up! (but unless I'm showing off I leave them off to save battery
the few minor things I don't like:
-the face buttons fade over time
-the stuff on the back fades almost overnight if you remove the stickers
-the biggest complaint is with the button placement at the top, it's vey easy to hit the home or power display button when aiming for the select button// hit the light button or the home button when aiming for start
Overall I think this controller is better designed than both the PS3 and 360 controllers (since it's basically the best of both thrown together) and as far as I know cheaper than both as well.
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I did not buy this from Amazon though I wish I had (their return policy is far more lenient than where I did purchase it.)2 stars for getting some things right:
The wireless works well, no noticeable lag from input to action on your TV.
Buttons are all accurate, easy to press, though the extra buttons for the light and power status are conspicuous and might get in your way when you are trying to press select or start.
Cool design, and comfortable in my hands.
Minus 3 stars for continuing the 3rd party controller curse of questionable quality:
Analog stick DEAD ZONES ARE HORRIBLE, Sure you may not notice it if you... well... I don't know how you wouldn't notice it. Tested the controller with Uncharted and Dead Souls and in both instances the right stick simply would not operate as intended. Small movements in the camera are incredibly hard to make and usually end up with you overshooting your target or not moving it at all. It's horribly distracting and after a couple hours of trying to "train" myself to use it, I decided it just wasn't happening and just went back to my Dual Shock 3 *which felt fantastic afterwards.
Sure, Batman is cool and all but that made zero difference with me in purchasing this controller. My search is for a good 360 style controller for PS3 but sadly there has been none worth my time to this point. I had hope for this controller because of some other reviews saying they didn't notice the dead zone. Oh well, at this point it's a shame on me scenario because this is my second Power A controller with the same dead zone issue.
Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition
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I have been a fan of the franchise way back since the very first Grand Theft Auto on the original PlayStation so when I heard there was going to be a special edition for the PS3 I just had to get it. When I got the box home and opened it, I was pleasantly surprised!
Everything is packed in the lockbox, which is surprisingly sturdy. I was expecting it to be made out of cheap plastic like a happy meal toy but they actually made it out of metal. Admittedly, my expectation bar wasn't high for this item but they clearly beat my expectations
The Art book is hardcover and has great pictures of the city and characters, as well as detailed descriptions. Very fine quality.
I love the keychain! Solid metal Rockstar insignia on a quality key loop. Replaced my old keychain fast!
The Duffel bag is decent. Better than the free duffel bags from a duffel bag giveaway night for the local baseball team but not as good as one you'd buy in a store. The Rockstar emblem on it is a big plus tho.
The soundtrack is pretty good as well. I would've preferred if it was in a jewelcase vs. a cardboard sleeve but thats minor.
All this packaged with arguably the most anticipated game of the year for just $30 extra. In my opinion, if you are a fan of Grand Theft Auto and have the extra money, it is well worth the difference in price.
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I was personally shocked when I first played this game. I knew this game was going to be amazing but I didn't know that so far it is one of my favorite games of all time. This first thing to grab my attention was the level of detailed realism in the game. The car crashes, the guns, the character apperances, the mini games, everything are perfect. The biggest fixes in the game that hands down win over the game to me are the lighting effects and new and improved aiming system. The lighting in the game has gone over a dramatic makeover and makes the game look beautiful. Instead of two settings light and dark you can tell the differences in light throught the gaming time while playing. The sun will gradually change and the effects it has on the shadows and glare on everything in the game is amazing. The aiming system is hands down the best in the series and is very similar to Gears Of War. COVER is now a must have in combat. There are some close range issues with the aiming system though but overall it is perfect. The next best thing is the story and characters in the game. The story is hands down the best in the series and the animations of the characters for such an indepth game are gorgeous. Your running is more realistic the way the crowd reacts, and the intelligence of the local LCPD is incredable. The police are extremely smart and deadly increasing the level of difficulty in a new "What the hell do I do now to escape the pigs chasing me way". Overall the police are now incredibly smart and you'll need to think twice on what to do. The game is overall to perfect to describe in words on what you can do with up to the 35-40 hours of game play it offers and the best multiplayer i've played this year. This game is a deffinit by for video fan-boys or not and is worth every penny. This is deffinitley a candidate for GAME OF THE YEAR.Buy Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition Now
Niko is new to America. Brought by hopes and promises of his cousin Roman about how wealthy he is. Unfortunately for Niko he quickly finds the stories to be lies. Grand Theft Auto IV starts as others in the series with an anti-hero. Getting involved in doing the wrong things is all to easy in this game. From the very get go you are learning that living the American life can be difficult and in order to get your story going you must break the law. For the most part Niko doesn't have a problem with this since he has become raw after being a soldier in war.GTA IV has probably one of the darkest stories so far in the series. This is not the type of game you will play and comment on how cheerful the story is. For those of you who have played previous GTA games you will notice many similarities. From the gameplay mechanics to the story line. Although people who are new to the GTA series will find how simple the learning curve really is in this game. The game gives you an incredible amount of tutorials and guides you thru your first several missions making things easy to understand. Most features in this game are simple to understand and keep this game from getting over anyones learning curve.
What has made the Grand Theft Auto series so superb is the story telling. Excellent voice acting with intense and exciting missions make GTA IV a true winner. From the first moment on you will notice that you aren't really playing a game as much as taking part in an intense crime drama. Think Sopranos from the former Soviet Union. The game is mission based and gives you the ability to choose what you want to do at any given point. You meet numerous characters who are all about committing crimes and they give you certain jobs. Of course these jobs increase your reputation and help progress you thru the story. Along the way you will find numerous characters. Some you will like and others you will probably want to get rid of yourself.
This game has further evolved ideas from previous GTA games. Niko can not only date one woman at a time but several. It's really up to you. Just remember how in real life this can be time consuming it can also be in a game. You will have woman calling and texting you if you ignore them to long. Then comes taking them out for dates. Each woman has different tastes and interests and it's up to you to know where to take them. Some of the activities can actually be fun like playing darts or pool as these mini games do have learning curves. The girl you are with will respond to your success or failure at these games. Obviously there are numerous other activities in wonderful Liberty City. Also it's important for Niko to accessorize and finding the best clothing to wear is important. Image is everything as as you progress you get access to better clothes. The car mechanics have improved in this game but don't expect to have similar handling to a racing game. What is cool to look at is the amazing detail they have put into the car damage. Every little ding makes an impact on the car you are in. Lastly is the music selection. An incredible 200 songs are available in Liberty City to listen to on the radio. Numerous radio stations including the talk ones belt out hit songs and comedic advertisements. Niko even has the ability to watch t.v. They covered every detail in this game and it shows.
As if a single player mode that will take you 30 to 40 hours to beat is not enough there is also online multiplayer. Yes you and 15 others can play on the beautiful streets of Liberty City. The multiplayer is truly open ended for your enjoyment. Several game modes plus the ability to create your own multiplayer. You can also invite seven friends to take on eight others. It's easy to say this game will be enjoyed for months on end.
It's easy to be impressed by Liberty City. It's as close to New York City as any game has ever got. From the pedestrians that make up the neighborhood to the realistic design of the buildings. The weather changes and the days progress realistically. This is one of those games where you can just take it in and enjoy the scenery. In Grand Theft Auto you have the freedom to do what you want. This game is intended for adults. The language and content can be mature most of the time. Although that is at a parents discretion. I wouldn't suggest this game for everyone. Although I would suggest it for those who have enjoyed previous Grand Theft Auto games. I would also suggest it for those who enjoy mafia or crime movies. This game will have you sitting back and enjoying the incredible story. Just don't forget that it's your story to play.
**Now for those of you asking. Is the special edition good for you??? If you are a GTA diehard fan I would say yes. If you enjoy getting extras for extra money I would say yes. The Special Edition comes with a mediocre soundtrack album featuring songs you may have never heard before. You also get a good quality lock box with a duffle bag. In the box is a rockstar key chain. I now own this stuff. It's nice but I don't think it's of the best value.
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This review will just be on the extra goodies that came included with the Special Edition.Firstly, I was quite pleased with Amazon.com's added bonus for pre-ordering this version: Maybe I wasn't the first person on my block to get a copy, but I am the only person with a Liberty City license plate!
The safe deposit box is very sturdy, with the GTA IV logo impressed on the top of the box. While I like having the keychain and keys for it, I can't see myself using the keychain the huge star on the end of it would hurt like hell if I had it in my pocket!
The CD is more of a sampler than anything else as with previous Grand Theft Auto titles, the full soundtrack won't be out for a while.
It has the following tracks:
Michael Hunter "Soviet Connection (Theme from Grand Theft Auto IV)"
Mobb Deep featuring Havoc & Prodigy from H.N.I.C. Part 2 Sessions "Dirty New Yorker"
The Rapture "No Sex For Ben"
Munga "No Fraid A"
Busta Rhymes "Where's My Money"
C.J. "I Want You"
Joe Walsh "Rocky Mountain Way"
Bob Marley & the Wailers and Damian Marley "Stand Up Jamrock"
Seryoga "Liberty City: The Invasion"
Greenskeepers "Vagabond"
Electrik Funk "On A Journey"
Qadir "Nickname"
David Axelrod "Holy Thursday"
Nas "War Is Necessary"
Fela Kuti "Zombie"
Global Communication "Maiden Voyage"
Both the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Box Set and the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Box Set are welcome additions to my musical library, We'll just have to wait a while for GTA IV's box set to arrive.
The duffel bag? Well, it's a duffel bag with a Rockstar logo on it. Not much else to say on that one.
But what's the best reason to get this version?
"The Art of Grand Theft Auto IV". This 36-page book shows us all kinds of scenery from the game: Characters, weaponry, clothes, enviroments, the animation process, and much more.
My favorite segment in the book is from the art director of Grand Theft Auto IV, Aaron Garbut. He gives his own thoughts on the difficulty and sense of pride in creating a fully functioning, living, breathing, and interative city. From the cigarette butt dropped on the ground to the changing of daylight to dusk, we have untold areas to explore for days, weeks, maybe even months.
And of course, the game itself is FANTASTIC. I haven't had any of the reported problems with freezing during the intro movie or other cutscenes, so I'll consider myself lucky there. With a game this popular, I'm sure a fix will be along soon.
If you can get your hands on this version, I'd highly recommend it. As for me, I'll be preordering the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack boxed set when it becomes available.
Welcome to Liberty City!
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This is for people still deciding between the regular and special editions.I have over 15 special edition games in my collection. I have never seen a special edition as elaborate as this. For an extra thirty you get a wide variety of quality bonuses.
First thing you will realize is that it is a large, heavy box. Slide off the cardboard box and inside is the safety deposit box. This box is sturdy and has a decent amount of room. I would not say use this thing as a safe, but it is nice to store things in. It come with two keys.
The art book is probably the nicest surprise in here. It contains some incredible production art for the game. It is a 30 page (or so) hardcover book. Not a pamphlet like I was expecting. The quality of this thing is amazing. For me it was worth the extra thirty alone.
The soundtrack was the reason I got the special edition. I thought I would like a lot of the songs on there. I did enjoy most of them, but likely not all the songs will fit your tastes. Either way nice bonus. I would think they would release a more complete version down the line.
You also get a Rockstar logo keychain which is nice.
It also contains a duffel bag. It is a surprisingly good size. If you travel often you may be able to put this to good use. It is also good if you go to a gym often.
Of course you also get the game which is the most important thing of all.
If you feel burned by previous limited editions there is little to fear here. This is a great deal for collectors and grand theft auto lovers alike.
PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Satin Silver)
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Warning! Theprinceoftrade sells counterfeit PS3 remotes. The package, design, materials and labels all match a real Sony controller. Here are the differences:
1) Sticks feel "stiff" and are hard to move.
2) L and R buttons, as well, are hard to press. Not "new" hard, as in they need to be broken in, but actually difficult to bring down. This is due to the counterfeiter's inability to reproduce springs that meet Sony's standards. Their springs are too harsh while Sony's are engineered for a soft and quick response needed in all forms of video games.
3) Most obvious, compare the back license label to a real PS3 remote. There are various subtle, and some big, differences throughout.
4) Remote has a raised plastic shell in some areas when in comparison to the real deal.
5) Game play will show you a controller is fake right away. I tested my remote on MW3. Pressing L3 did not execute a sprint, I had to slam the button to get it to respond. Holding L1 brings up the iron sights, but while still holding it drops them then brings them back up quickly in a glitchy manner, the longer I hold it the more apparent it is.
6) When pressing the PS-Button, the controller takes longer than usual (it's obvious) to connect to your PS3.
Get your money back and buy the real deal from an accredited store in person when you can hold and inspect yourself. It does make a HUGE difference.
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I was so excited to get this gaming controller. When it arrived I ripped the box open and plugged it in. The controller was a knock off from China. I was so disappointed. I cannot believe that Amazon will condone this!!!!!! I am so upset and angry!!!Buy PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Satin Silver) Now
Anyone reading this will undoubtedly be familiar with the excellent feel and ergonomics of Sony's PS controller, but if you are considering upgrading from the original Sixaxis to this, you won't regret the purchase. The added heft of the vibration mechanism, not to mention the vibration itself, is a substantial addition (not to mention long overdue,) and is worth the price of admission. The battery life is also satisfactory.Unfortunately, I am writing this review not to praise the DS3, but to criticize the durability of the finish used on the Silver version. I received this controller for Christmas in 2009. I've used it only moderately, using it to play through Red Dead Redemption, Assassin's Creed II, Mass Effect 2 and Gran Turismo 5, which are all fairly long games. The first year I had it, I used it relatively little. Lately I have been using it a lot more, and I am sad to say I noticed the silver paint beginning to flake off above the X button. The paint was already wearing away where the grips touch the table when the controller is not in use, but that was almost to be expected. The paint rubbing off of the face of the controller was not expected, but not entirely surprising, just disappointing.
Originally I wanted the Ceramic White version, but received the Silver when the White was unavailable. I was hoping the silver color was actually molded into the plastic itself, and not simply sprayed on, but clearly this is not the case. If you are the sort of person that regards their controllers as simple tools to play their games, without concern for the aesthetics of the controller itself, you probably won't mind this. If you do enjoy maintaining the appearance of your console and it's accessories (i.e. a perfectionist,) you will undoubtedly be bothered by the bland white plastic that will begin to emerge from beneath the paint over time. I do believe the other colors use plastic of their corresponding color, and not just paint, so a color other than silver may be a better choice in terms of aesthetic longevity.
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Let me start by saying that mechanically, this is like any other DS3 and works great.However, one thing I did notice is that the finish on this is slightly textured while the regular black dualshocks are smooth. I also have the Japanese spec white DS3 and it is smooth too.
I don't mind the textured finish and it actually helps when my hands get sweaty. But I figured I'd mention it.
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Got it Silver and it looks nice. I think it looks better than the black one. Its Dualshock3 and sixaxis works great and everything is good.
Overlord 2
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Sorry this is so long, if you want depth read the whole thing, if you prefer brevity then I would simply say for those who never played the first one you should play it, it is more fun than the second, and for those who did play the first, then rent the second before you buy, because it is less fun than the first.
I really enjoyed the first Overlord. It was different and unique, and just a lot of fun. The graphics were not the best ever, but served their purpose, and the voice acting was (I believe) intentionally horrid, and helped sell the world. The game was still funny, and a lot of fun even with some annoying camera and control issues. The second one is exactly the same as the first, minus most of the fun.
If you never played the first then as background, you play an evil overlord who controls a horde of minions of various colors and abilities (brown = fighter, red = flamethrower, green = hiding/backstabbing, blue = healing/swimming) and you send them to smite the "good" guys (few of the "good" people are actually very good though in either game) and that is about it. The first game made up for the lack of any more real depth by making the enemies funny with specific downfalls (gluttony, lust, sloth, greed) and giving the minions some limited personality.
The second game eliminates a lot of what made the first enjoyable, first the enemies have nothing to identify them, the bosses recieve limited, if any, introduction or personality, and the basic soldiers/villagers are just there to be hit with something. Also, the advertised improvements such as minion mounts and sailing the boats are poorly implemented. Brown (wolves), green (spiders), and red (salamanders) minions can obtain mounts, but they are fairly useless except in the specific section they are needed. Wolves can jump over large gaps and spiders can climb webs so you see a wolf, you know ok, gap somewhere or spider = web to climb somewhere nearby. But that is it, and unlike weapons and armor for your minions, you can't keep mounts, they either leave when you return the minions to their nests, or when you change areas, but not even zones, there will just be certain areas in the same zone you obtain the mounts which they can't cross and just stop (and worse, can get stuck) and toss your minions off. Ships are even more annoying as there was some potential there but mostly they are used to get to a dock and that's it. After the first area you use it, then you really don't again. The game could have easily been designed without them and nothing at all would change.
Minions are still annoyingly stupid, I have to run the whole group over treasure and weapons several times before one will pick something up, and the camera seems even worse in this game than the first. There have been times when it got stuck facing my character from the front so I couldn't see what was coming or how to direct my minions without constantly turning it back behind me. Also, they eliminted the abyss (Hell) zones. In the first game after you beat an area you could open a gateway to basically hell where the enemies and people you met and fought are comedically suffering for their sins. These areas expanded the games play time and were a source of amusement (the gluttonous halfling who ate everything did so until he exploded, forever). The second one just lets you go back to a beaten area and either dominate everyone and force them to be your slaves or just kill them. The thing is there are 100 people you have to do this to in each town and it is BORING. Just doing it drags, but it is even more frustrating when you can only find 97 of them and spend hours trying to find the other 3. This is worse for domination since all the people are still around, your slaves and the not-yet-converted, so it gets really confusing trying to figure out who is and who isn't by just the slight blue static around your slaves heads.
On the plus side the new addition of stages where you posess the body of a minion and become one of them and sneak around or dress up as the enemy are actually amusing and fun, though you lose all of your overlord abilities, although magic is much less interesting in this game than the first anyway.
Like I said before this game is almost exactly the same as the first, only without the wit and humor that game possessed. If you enjoyed the first one, you may like this, or you may be disappointed like me, so I recommned a rental, if you hated the first then you will hate this one more.
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I purchased this game about a month ago and I have been playing this game religiously. Referring to other reviews, I don't see how anyone gets "lost" in this game if they're actually paying attention to what's going on in the game. On the contrary, if you look on the map, there's a little exclamation point that shows you where you're supposed to go.I haven't completed this game 100% but I'm almost there. Overall, I think I've seen enough to easily earn this game 5 stars. I would absolutely recommend this game to any of my friends.The first title in this series was fresh and fun. PS3 owners got a great bargain because the game and the expansion "Raising Hell" was included in a single PS3 title. By comparison, Overlord II seems a little boring and short. The story was mildly interesting but very sparse (mostly it just seems you were running around killing/dominating). The game was a fair deal at 20 or 15 dollars, but for someone looking for a fun game, I would say just purchase the first in the series and leave it at that.Overlord: Raising Hell
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I am a big fan of this series. I may be only rated for teens but I really enjoy playing it and I am 28. All around good fun.if you like being evil, if you like evil little minions, if you like an voluptuous mistress(or three),if you like difficult controls this game is for you
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Per the website of the manufacturer, you cannot use this product with XBOX 360. I had no idea, even with adapters you cannot use it with the 360. I bought the product and it said that it is pretty generic to work on any system. However, per the below snip-it from the manufacturers site, it is not compatible with live. I guess this can only be used for PC and PS3. They really need to make that clearer. I definitely felt ripped off. It says that it won't work with live but comes with a mic? Man what is the point? I would just use my stereo phones in that case. Waste of time and money.
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For a cricket fan like myself, this game is a huge relief. Now first let me start by informing you guys that this game is shipped from UK where they use the PAL video output format. Here is USA we use the NTSC format. Simply put if you want to play this game in USA you need a HD TV and a HDMI cable.
I was unable to play the game at first, and on doing some research regarding the error displayed by my PS3 I found out that I need a HD TV and a HDMI cable. I did recently buy a 3D TV and bought a couple of cheap HDMI cables online. But that did not help. I was about to return this game but out of sheer luck I decided to try one of those expensive HDMI cables. I got the SONY HDMI cable($34.00) and I was indeed able to play the game. The graphics are good, commentary is very nice.
All in all 4 out of 5 stars for this game. Hopefully EA sports will follow suit.
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Graphics: 3/5 Stadiums look nice, Some buggy player models (Sri Lankan Players with Turbans :o)Audio/Commentary: 5/5 Great Job in getting several former players for doing the commentary in the game.
Physics: 2.5/5 Physics need to be fixed irregular ball bounce
Game Play:
Easy Mode: Very Easy to Bat and Bowl
Normal Mode: Very Easy to Bat, Medium Difficulty for Bowling
Hard Mode: Medium Difficulty to Bat, Hard Difficulty for Bowling
3/5 CPU Fielders drop many catches
Multi-player:
2v2: Awesome fun, love to play with friends, enjoyed a lot.
Online: Did not try.
4/5 (Did not rate online play)
Overall 3.5/5 Nice Job by Codemasters + Trickstar Games, very enjoyable 2v2 game.
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Seems like there aren't too many options out there for cricket games. Was really excited for this game, got it in Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport.NOTE: THIS GAME IS IN THE PAL FORMAT. HERE IN THE USA WE USE NTSC. IN ORDER TO PLAY THIS GAME IN THE USA YOU NEED AN HD TV AND AN HDMI CABLE. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS GAME IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THOSE COMPONENTS.
Solid game, has all of the forms of cricket (Twenty20, ODI, and Test). The Australian and the English National teams have the actual players and kits. For the other ODI nations, the names bear a vague familiarity to the actual players, but they are all misspelled. The mechanics and the interface for the game is very intuitive and you can get used to it very quickly. This is a game that once you figure out how to play it, it becomes kind of boring because there is no way that the AI can beat you, even with the difficulty at hard.
The graphics are OK, but compared to the graphics of other sports games(American Football, Soccer, Basketball, etc.), International Cricket still has a lot of room for improvement. In general, the game is a solid start, but needs to be a LOT more work put into it to bring it up to comparison to other sports games.
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I've had "International Cricket 2010" for about a week now and just love it. I think its the best cricket video game I've played so far; the only other game I've played was Cricket 07 for PC. My computer crashed and was too lazy to reinstall Cricket 07. Plus, I wanted a better game and a console game, so I searched the web and stumbled upon IC 2010. I originally saw it on Amazon's UK site so I kept looking and happily saw the US site had it as well. I ordered it right away and it came before the expected arrival date, which is always a plus.Before I talk about the game, I want to reiterate what other people have commented on: Even though PS3's are region free, you need to have your PS3 connected an HDTV via hdmi cable for games in PAL format, as IC 2010 is, to work. If your not, the game is not going to work, and your missing out on the real graphics power of the PS3. Just wanted to caution future buyers of this game, and other non-US games.
To the game. Like I've said before, the only other cricket video game I played was Cricket 07 on pc. This game was a big set up. The graphics are pretty good. Other people said they are crap. Well the games they are comparing it to, FIFA, NBA 2k, have a much, much, larger market! I own NBA 2k11 and I believe it's the best sports game I've played so far. However, basketball video games have a huge market and 2k sports has been working on their basketball series for years. I don't think Codemasters has been working on cricket video games as long as 2k sports has on its basketball games. And, since EA has stopped making cricket video games, 07 being the last one, there is no competition. Nonetheless, I believe IC 2010's graphics is on par with the average PS3 sports game, which is not a bad thing. The market will eventually grow cricket video games, and this issue will be a thing of the past.
Gameplay is great! It's fun and educational. When I was a child, I moved to parents home country and really got into cricket. However, when we moved back to the US, it was very hard to follow it, and lost touch of the game for about 10 years. I got back into cricket in the last 8-9 months, and this game is very helpful in learning the different bowling, batting, and fielding plays. IC 2010 has a number of tutorials for batting, bowling, and fielding, which could seem boring, but are very helpful in gaining knowledge on the sport, especially if your new to it.
The best thing about this game is that it's pretty challenging. That's one major problem I had with Cricket 07, it was too easy! You have to watching your timing and accuracy for both batting and bowling. Bowling is the hardest part of the game to pick up, I believe. When I first started playing, it was so hard taking wickets. As in real cricket, you have to vary your deliveries. I believe the difficulty with bowling show's how realistic this game is. The batting seems pretty realistic as well, but its no where as hard as bowling. The realism of this game is above par.
I only have 3 gripes with this game. The 1st one is a run out bug. It's happened to me in only 1 game I've played, but twice in that game. I was bowling, and the bowler grabbed the ball and threw them at the wickets. All of a sudden the AI took off and got run out! I was perplexed. Then it happened again a few overs later. I felt I got cheated in earning 2 wickets.
My 2nd gripe is that you can't go online. I don't know if this is because I am in the US. It sucks because I would have loved to see how I stand against online competition.
My last gripe was with the cricket board licenses. Codemasters only attained England, and Australia's. I wish they were able to get the licenses from all the test playing nations at least. Your able to edit players and change their names, so I searched the IC 2010 roster and found a list of the real names of the players from the other countries. I edited the names for players in most of the test playing nations. It's strange that they have their actual test career stats, at that time, but not their names. Most names are not too off from their real names, but it's annoying. Since their not "real" players, they get default appearances. The Australian and English players look like the real players, they did a great job on their facial features for these players. Since the other licenses weren't attain, the players obviously look nothing like the real players. But, they could of done a better job with it. For instances, some West Indies players that are of Indian descent have African features, and vice versa. I guess it could be they don't want to get sued or something, but still, at least get their race correct!
Overall, I truly enjoy this game. I wish I could play online, and all the licenses were attained. However, those are minute problems compared to the actual gameplay. This is a game everyone can enjoy, a newcomer to cricket or a veteran follower of the sport. I hope some of you find this review helpful in deciding to purchase this game.
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My experience playing this game is decent. Don't have high expectations but for a cricket fan this is really a treat. PS3 users have been really blessed that this game work absolutely fine irrespective of PAL format.Pros:
Decent graphics
Batting: Good shot selection. You can play several shots in the area you intend to play.
Bowling: Swings/Cut deliveries are available. You can switch sides while bowling as well. Also you can change the field position according to your bowling strategy.
Fielding: Ready field settings are available to change and select the field quickly.
Grounds: There are many grounds available in this game, almost from all cricket playing countries.
Match type: Test and One day matches are available. Minimum you can bowl for 5 overs in a One day match.
Cons:
Batting (Spoiler): Even a yorker ball can be pulled or hooked to boundry till then you time your shot well. The animation for such a shot is horrible because of the way the ball bounces.
Batting (Spoiler): To hit fours and sixes to a fast bowler, just hit the loft button as soon as he delivers the ball from his hand. They could have made it better.
Online gaming: Good that online gaming is available but you won't find any sessions to play with.
This game works well in USA though is of PAL format. I am playing on Sony Bravia HD LCD TV using HDMI connection. I am using AmazonBasics HDMI cable for connecting my PS3 to my TV. Also have tried MediaBridge HDMI cable and the game works absolutely fine with either.
For a Cricket fan this game is a must. You won't regret buying this game.
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I bought this set for my husband and he absolutely loved it!! It comes with the game, a DVD, book, prescription pad, syringe pen and Zombrex pamphlet. The only complaint we had was that it came in a small box so the pamphlet was folded.The game itself is fun, just like the original.
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The game was fun to play. You have the freedom to roam around, combine weapons, and choose missions as you please. As for the bonus content, The items are worth it if you are a fan to the series or the horror-survival genre. I thought the zombrex syringe replica has a nice touch to it.Read Best Reviews of Dead Rising 2 Collector's Edition Here
I think the graphis are good the multyplayer is alright the story mode could be better but other then that worth the extra money witch isnt alot any more so its well worth it this includes zombrex pen (with mine was empty of zombrex) folder (witch is bent all to hell) and concept art(pretty good hard case) the game has an illuminum or metal case ( i think illuminum nt sure) but still well worth it so in my opinion its a alright collectors edition the story must remain a secret thats why im not writing about it.Want Dead Rising 2 Collector's Edition Discount?
I ordered this item in Dec. 2011 and when it arrived it was obvious that the collector's items were apparently not designed to last. Even though my item was brand new, sealed in its original retail packaging and shrinkwrap, the Zombrex pen that is supposed to have a blue liquid in it was completely dried out. There was no staining or liquid damage to the contents in the box, meaning the liquid in the pen must have simply slowly evaporated over the last year it was sitting in storage, leaving a sludge of blue dye in the pen chamber. However, it's hard to say whether this was just a fluke or if it is indicative of a fundamental flaw in the design of the pen as I was unable to get a replacement. The only option offered to me when I returned the item was a refund.If you're buying this just for the game, try to find the standard edition if you can as it should cost less. If you're buying this edition for the collector's items, particularly the pen, I would strongly suggest reconsidering your purchase.