Power Stand Charger for PS3

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I was really excited for this charger. Finally something different! It looks nice, leaves the chargers on display when not in use which is nice. This product is solid and something different. In my experience most of the PS3 chargers don't know when to quit. They say you can leave on the charger and it won't harm your controller but it's not true. Look at the controller, it attempts to keep charging and continues to blink. This charger is intelligent enough to stop. If you're concerned this charger also gives the option to just store the charger on the base in display mode. Honestly, this charger is the best one going.

My previous charger was the energizer PS3 stand which turned out to be rubbish. Half the time I would put dead controllers on it, it would immediately turn green and stop charging causing me to play the on-again/off-again game. This never happens with this controller.

It's no surprise this is THE ONLY charger that is officially a "licensed PS3 charger" by Sony.

My only complaint is that I wish Power-A made this exact design with 4 PS Move controllers as a charging option (not the usual one move, one navigation. Most of us have two Move controllers which makes those designs poorly thought-out.)

Edit: My original review was only 3 stars because I thought the spring may have been defective. It was not defective. The UPS guy left it outside where it sat for 8+ hours in near 0 degree temperature and it took a few minutes to "thaw" and work quickly. While frozen it appeared like the spring was extremely slow. It's not, it was just frozen.

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Once you get the hang of how to slide the receiver down, this is easy to load. Much more durable than all the others out there. The blue lights are not to bright for our media room.

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I have to say this is a great addition to our PS3!

This charger is a dual charger but can also be used to charge just one controller.

It charges pretty quickly. Also, if you have multiple controllers you can charge 2 with this charger and plug the others into the

PS3.

It is easy to put the controllers in and get them out.

There is a blue light that lights up on the side that the controller is charging in.

We have an upgraded controller and the light on that controller also lights up when charging in it.

Its very easy to keep controllers charged with this and even though ours is hidden in a cabinetthe design of it is not

horrible to look at!

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If your like me your controllers are never left in the same place, and I always forget to plug them in until I actually need one. After purchasing this charger stand I automatically put the controllers on this to charge when I am not using them. External power is a plus so they can charge whenever. There are two lights on this stand the blink when charged or stay solid when fully charged.

Good quality and easy to attach, just push controller down on bottom piece that slides down and drop in, the piece will push the controllers charging port up in contact with the charger. Very easy to use and keeps the controller in one spot!

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great fit, great size, sturdy build, tidy cord..and yeah, cool blue lights :)The adapters are small and snug so you can play with them on the controllers, and the spring suspension to load the controllers are not harsh or "snappy" but just right.

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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - Game of the Year Edition

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I recently upgraded my original release day copy of Uncharted 3 to a new copy of the Game of the Year Edition, as it was much more affordable than buying all the dlc online by itself. I'm not going to comment much on the game itself, other than to echo others affinity for the Uncharted series. But, I thought it relevant to warn people that while all of the dlc (basically everything that makes the GotY version different/better than the original release) is on the disc, it requires an online access code to activate. If you already bought the original release, the codes are interchangeable, you're previous code will allow access to all the dlc on this disc itself. However, for those who aren't upgrading or aren't buying the GotY version brand new, without a valid (unused) code, you're essentially paying more for a disc that only has the functionality of the standard edition. Whether Naughty Dog will sell or somehow provide buyers of used copies of the GotY edition a working code remains to be seen, but is probably very unlikely. At present, all dlc that comes with new copies of the GotY edition will cost you another 30 to 40 bucks to download from PSN.

So, if you just want the single-player, the original release is a much better value. If you want everything specifically the map packs which are required for most multi-player trophies and bonus skins, but also multiplayer access in general the GotY edition is clearly the way to go, but ONLY when buying brand new (except when you already have a valid code from the previous edition) or if the reseller has confirmed that the online access code hasn't been redeemed.

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For those of you who are fans of the previous versions, you get the following extras:

Multiplayer maps (Graveyard, Old Quarter, London Streets, Oasis)

"Flashback maps" which are 8 remade maps from versions 1 and 2

25 multiplayer skins, and Killzone 3 skins

Fort Co-Op (this happens in the fortress from 'Drake's Fortune')

Rogue skins pack (from 14 enemies)

Game will hook you, especially if you haven't played it before. Lots of recognizable faces from the previous games, fluid fighting, more weapons, good range of settings and action sequences.

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In 2011, Uncharted 3 hit the ground running and quickly became one of the most well received games in the Playstation 3's library. This is an impressive feat considering the game was the sequel to. Uncharted 3 manage to live up to much of the hype which surrounded it and continues to be a popular treat. As with most games that do well in the market as well as with the fans, Uncharted 3 was given a game of the year edition. For those who've yet to experience Uncharted 3 this is most definitely the edition you'll want to buy. The original game can still be find for a cheap price, but you'll wind up having to pay a lot of extra money for all the DLC. If you don't really care much for the DLC then there's no real reason not to buy the original game. This review is for those who have not played Uncharted 3 as well as for those who have so it's a rather long one.

Uncharted 3 is a much more character driven story than the previous two. The game focuses pretty strongly on Nate's relationship with Sully and just how far back it goes. This time Nathan is looking for the Atlantis of the Sands. Apparently Francis Drake found something, and Nathan Drake wants in on the action. Of course he's not the only one after it. A secret agency headed by a woman named Marlowe is also searching for Francis Drake's secret and they'll stop it nothing to get it. In order for Nate to survive this one he's going to have to use all his cunning and wit, as well as face some of his biggest fears to date. The story is actually pretty simple. And while there are some nice twists and turns, what really makes it good are the characters withing it. It's a character driven story through and through.

The Uncharted series is pretty well known for it's good characters, sharp writing and easy to follow narrative. This is perhaps the most true in the third game. The characters here have an established narrative that the game is willing to fill you in on, but one does not need to play Uncharted: Drake's Fortune or Uncharted 2: Among Thieves to really understand the game in and of itself. The characters introduced have such natural exchanges with one another that even if this is your first outing with Nate and his allies you'll grow to like them and know them without having played the previous games. Uncharted simply doesn't slouch on the character development. Even when simply walking around the characters carry on with jokes, conversation and banter. It really makes for an enjoyable experience.

The movie like quality is what helps the game along. Uncharted isn't known for being a non-linear experience. Players will always know where to go next and there isn't much off the beaten path. There are treasures to find, but they're usually not too far out of the way. On the other hand, Uncharted never makes you backtrack, always carefully guiding the player through its scripted sequences. Normally this might be a deterrent for a game, but with so much focus on story and narrative, it helps keep the story pacing at a decent speed without getting too distracted from it. Most of the gameplay segments are easily divided into three types of moments. First there are the platforming elements which usually involve Drake scaling walls and jumping from hanging ledge to another to reach a destination. The second are the puzzles he'll have to solve to progress further in the areas he's exploring and the last is the gunplay. Because the game alternates so well between all these elements you'll rarely feel like you're being bogged down for too long. After a long gunfight, for instance, the game slows down a little from the action by giving you some platforming to do or a puzzle to solve so that you can have a respite from the gunplay. Likewise the story is pretty good at keeping things in focus. The puzzles don't feel like they're just there to keep you busy, but because they actually add something to the story, while the platforming is worked in elegantly that it feels natural.

The gunfights, however, can be some of the most challenging Uncharted has thrown out yet. There are moments where enemies are all over the place and it's your job to take them out. Much like the previous two games, Uncharted 3 isn't always easy. You may find yourself dying in some gunfights either because you feel overwhelmed or simply can't find cover in time. It's also not unusual for someone to come sneaking up behind you and blasting you away because you were focused on other enemies. The good news is that checkpoints in Uncharted 3 are plentiful. If you screw up a platforming section or bite the dust in a fire fight you're usually not too far away from where you died.

Arguably, there isn't much Uncharted 3 needs to build upon from Uncharted 2. The second one was such a huge step above the first that it didn't leave much of anything for the third to improve upon. There also aren't enormous changes to gameplay. A few things have been added in. The melee combat has been improved a great deal and is now more fun than ever. You can also pick up and toss back grenades that are thrown at you. But by far the biggest reward to Uncharted 3's gameplay are its set piece moments. They are easily some of the best the series as ever had. In the second game players were treated to moments such as running away from a helicopter across roof tops, fighting a tank and doing battle on a moving train just to name a few of the games better moments. Uncharted 3 strives for more. Here you'll find yourself playing set piece moments that have you fighting bad guys as the building around you burns. There's also a moment in which you'll be fighting on a capsizing cruise ship and it's easily one of the greatest things I've ever experienced in a video game. These moments are big and epic. I'd rather not give too much away for people who have yet to play, but Uncharted 3 packs in a lot of adventure in between its narrative, platforming and puzzle solving. It's a game that adventure enthusiasts simply must experience for themselves. It's amazing.

All that being said, Uncharted 3 is a rather huge game. The main campaign itself is rather short, but the multiplayer will more than make up for that. It's enormous, with tons of modes to play and lots of customization options. The reason I highly recommend the Game of the Year Edition for those who enjoy multiplayer is because it's simply that big. You've got your typical deathmatch modes where you can be on teams or free for all. There's also the standard king of the hill type stuff. But there are also tons of maps that really make it special to play. In part because the maps themselves are just a playing field but can also be their own experiences. In one level, for instance, you're on trains jumping from one to the other until they arrive at the train station where the battle will continue. Another has one team defending a plane while another constantly jumps there until they take off and land on another map. It's also nice that some of the previous maps from previous games have been brought back. Some of them look different because Naughty Dog changed the weather... and yes they do feel different as a result. Some of Uncharted 2's better maps are back and they're just as gorgeous as they ever were. Likewise, a lot of classic character skins are here as well. You'll be able to play as your favorite characters from Drake's Fortune or Among Thieves, if you wish.

Other aspects about the multiplayer that really add to the experience is that each game isn't afraid to mix things up. For instance if you're doing team deathmatches the losing team might get random perks to help out such as revealing the winning teams location, or making their shots do more damage. To also add to the variety you can select perks to take into specific maps that might help you reload faster, or collect more cash upon defeating adversaries. But it doesn't end there. In every game you can earn medals that will grant you more cash that you can spend on character skins or accessories to customize your own creation. The medals aren't just used for that, however. In every match each individual has kickbacks that act as temporary perks. For instance getting enough medals might allow you to be granted a sniper rifle for a while, or roam around faster than usual. You're also given the chance to customize weapons as you see fit and make them more powerful or helpful in other ways. All this combined with rankings and clans can make multiplayer feel extremely overwhelming at first. It certainly isn't as simple as Uncharted 2's, but once you get sucked in it can be very difficult to stop playing because it's done so well. I've yet to experience a lot of connection issues. Your mileage will vary. So will your gameplay experiences. The multiplayer is huge and we haven't even begun to talk about co-op yet.

The game excels in the co-op arena as well. There is a campaign complete with cutscenes. Although it isn't much for story, it's lengthy enough that it can keep you satisfied with some exciting gunplay. It's also pretty cool because you'll see some old favorites. You'll get your brand of perks here as well. But there is also the arena in which they mix up the rules when playing with friends. For instance just the arena itself has you fighting ten waves of enemies with things in place. You might be told to survive one round by killing everyone, and then be subjected to gold rush in the next in which you must escort an idol back to the chest with your team before your killed. There is also one that insists you kill enemies from within a specific area on a map. You can play all these modes by mixing and matching in the arena, but you can also opt to play them separately. Simply put, there's quite a bit to keep you busy with the multiplayer. And if you decide to take the dive into it then getting the Game of the Year Edition is a must.

One of the things the Uncharted series is known for is having some of the most impressive visuals ever in a video game. Uncharted 3 doesn't disappoint. Every environment is brimming with detail and life. The attention to detail is simply amazing. It's all done so well it's hard not to notice some of the details. For instance, when Nathan banks off a wall you'll notice he actually pushes himself off. The animations are absolutely fantastic in part because of how the motion capture is done by the actors who actually provide the voices. This gives a very human like quality to how the characters move. Other little bits of detail include how well the environment interacts with the characters. When Nathan is in the desert for instance it's hard not to be impressed by how naturally the sand flows. Or looking at the water effects as they hit a ship. The lighting is also done incredibly well. Simply put, Uncharted 3 is a technological beast and there aren't that many words that can be used to describe just how much detail was put into the presentation.

The voice acting and writing is also as sharp as ever. The writing is very clever as the exchanges between characters feel very natural. The voice actors also did the motion control and you can tell that they were disciplined in their work. The acting is great and the emotions are spot on, not to mention the animations. It's also hard to ignore the fantastic sound effects and music score. It all compliments many of the games moments. The music in each environment compliments the environment. But the sound effects are also pretty stellar.

It's hard to really knock the presentation of a Naughty Dog game because there's so much attention put into it. However, it is NOT always perfect. Because of so much put into it, there will be moments in which you may experience a bug or two. It's usually never anything huge. Rather it's things like... when you die Nate might clip through a piece of the environment or something like that. It's usually never going to get you killed but when it happens it's much more noticeable than in other games because of that attention to detail. As I said, I never died because of this... I always noticed this WHEN I died. One time Nate's rag doll corpse went through a wall and into obscurity.

For those wondering, yes, there are making of featurette that shows you how they did some of things they did. It's complete with interviews and trivia, as well as showing you some of the things they did to improve the game. However, there is no New Game+ here. The previous two games managed to squeeze in some nice perks on subsequent playthroughs such as being able to change your character skin or being able to get infinite ammo in your weapons... or even just flat out select a gun to use--even if it wasn't available. This was missing from the original Uncharted 3 and hasn't been restored to the game of the year edition.

With an unquestionable amount of hype surrounding it, Uncharted 3 managed to somehow live up to just about all of it. It's a great adventure and the Game of the Year Edition is even better for multiplayer enthusiasts. There's so much loaded here that it can easily be enjoyed by anyone willing to take some time to play. If you like adventure games and really enjoy multiplayer then Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is the game for you.

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I haven't played the game yet so if you're looking for a game review I apologize. There are a lot of really good ones here though. My review has to do with the Online Activation Pass Code. I purchased the game brand new, factory sealed from Amazon. It arrived brand new, factory sealed. I then went online to input the included activation code incase there was some expiration date. My included code came back as having been already used. I did a quick search here and elsewhere, and apparently this is an all too common occurrence.

So I contacted Sony via Live Help. They asked some question, gave me an email to contact. Basically, I have to send them pictures of my receipt and the front/back of the Activation Code, because they checked and mine came back as having been redeemed in January. Amazon hasn't sent me paper receipts in a long time so I hope a screen cap of the invoice will do.

Anyway I just wanted to let people know what may happen if you buy this game without any previous activation codes from Uncharted 3. You're going to have to jump through some hoops. I've even read that people have had to contact Sony numerous times because they get no response after the initial email. So I guess I have that to look forward to (hopefully not).

(The game itself may be great. I wish there was a way to rate things besides the game.)

*** Update July 14th, 2013***

Sony actually sent me a replacement code. It only took one (two really) email, which I was surprised at after reading other people's experiences with the same issue. I've adjusted the rating accordingly.

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I havent been addicted to a game in a long time, I generally dont spend too much time playing games, and hour or so a few times a week is a lot for me. But this game... WOW, i couldnt get enough, I found myself sitting at work trying to figure out strategies to get through especially difficult sections. I played the game on hard (crushing is next) and it took a LOT of trial and error... this isnt just an amazingly well written, visually stunning, and completely engrossing game... its HARD. I got down right frustrated at some points... but in the best possible way. If you havent played it... GET IT.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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Just like its most recent predecessors, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: World at War, the campaign portion of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a really fun game with extremely intense battle sequences. The downfall is that it's very very short. So let me start by saying that if you're not set up to, or you just don't intend to, play the online co-op or multiplayer modes, you really want to think twice before paying full price for this game. Single players either need to rent this or wait for an inexpensive used copy to go on sale.

So you get three game options: Special Ops (online isn't necessary, but at least two players are required for some of the missions), Multiplayer (designed to be played online; this is no fun split-screen with a max of 4 players), and the single player Campaign that took me less than 6 hours to finish.

In single player Campaign mode, you're a first person shooter (soldier) on the frontlines, and this time the frontlines aren't limited to overseas territories. Primarily you're playing separate, interlacing missions all over the world as two different characters. The story takes place several years after CoD 4 ended. And just as in CoD 4 you're with a team of characters that are truly your band of Artificial Intelligence brothers. On easier settings the AI soldiers can do practically all of the work for you on some missions; the help you might get from your team is based on the difficulty setting you've chosen. So unless you want to just glide through the game, definitely don't pick the Recruit difficulty (the other difficulty options are Regular, Hardened and Vet).

I could take away a star from the overall score of this game for how short the single player mode is, but I won't....All of a sudden it's not so short when you go back and try to play on the Vet setting and spend the time looking for all of the Intel items.

You arrive in single player boot camp just like in all of the previous CoDs, and you get a brief tutorial on how to maneuver around, shoot your weapons & throw grenades. After boot camp you get to choose the difficulty setting, then you're immediately strewn into various battles. (Once you've completed the game on any setting you can go back to various chapters to clean up any items or trophies missed, and at the start of each chapter you can choose to attempt on the higher difficulties.)

You fight your way through some intense chapters....really intense. In fact, when you first start off, there's even a warning that you'll be in for some VERY disturbing sequences, and you have the option to tell the game to skip "offensive material". Ummm...no thanks. I think that this is the first game that I've played that offers the option to censor itself if you choose the option. The story is a bit choppy at times, but the battles are wild. The graphics are out of this world, and some of the "familiar territory" scenes will just blow you away with how much it really looks like your own back yard.

The weapons are plentiful and sophisticated. You're shooting whichever modern-day weapon you happen to have picked up along your objective route. Objectives that guide you along are updated regularly as you complete each task throughout each chapter. And some of those tasks are brutal. There are frequent checkpoints (I think I remember even reaching new checkpoints without firing a single shot) in the campaign, so no need to worry about respawning back before what seemed to take an eternity to complete. On the other hand....

....There is the Special Ops portion of the game. I think that there are 23 different missions for you here, and you can play each one by trying to earn 1, 2 or 3 stars in each mission. Some of these are darn hard, especially the final 3-star unlocks. You will be frustrated by playing some of these a few times before you beat the levels to earn your stars. And there are no checkpoints in these missions, so if you fail in the final moments of a mission, you start over from the beginning of that mission.

Special Ops is most fun with a partner. It's best online so that you get to play full screen, but if you have a guest over you can play split screen offline. For all you World at War players looking for Zombies, you're out of luck here. You get Special Ops instead. There was a silly rumor that MW2 would have an "Alien Invaders" mode that would rival the Zombie mode of WaW, but that indeed was just a silly rumor.

Online Multiplayer is where you'll get addicted. No AI brothers here...just your fellow gamers. You'd better have your FPS skills honed if you think that you'll score better than some of the MW2 online players. A very high percentage of the online players have been honing their skills online for years now with CoD4 and World at War.

The concept with Multiplayer is certainly not new. The more you play, the higher you rank allowing you to unlock more (fine tuned) weapons. The game sets you up in matches with people at your level and rank, but that ain't gonna help you if you're new (you will be fondly referred to as a noob by your swell fellow online players) and you're up against the CoD4 or WaW vets.

What makes MW2 Multiplayer more than just a new map pack for CoD4 is that the Multiplayer weapons and perk system are vastly improved. And so is connectivity (so it seems in the initial week of play after a few day one and two glitches). You get 10 times the amount of points for the kills and captures that you're used to getting only 5 or 10 points for in CoD4 and WaW. You also now get points for not just killing and capturing, but for taking out enemy air support, coming back from deathstreaks, killing your nemesis, breaking an enemy's streak and other stuff. Yeah, Multiplayer is good fun, habitual and bad for a marriage.

So all in all Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is major fun. The only drawbacks to this awesome game are that the campaign is really short and the multiplayer action is a bit familiar. But the MW2 Multiplayer improvements over its predecessors far out weigh the familiarity.

Modern Warfare 2 is a must for FPS fans. Add it to your cart, soldier!

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My Experience:

Being I am an OG, from the 70's my reaction times are slowing down and I know it. I actually enjoy the campaign modes in these games. Which is why I am giving it a 2 star. I am sure people will blast me because the MULTIPLAYER IS WHERE ITS AT MAN!!! OMGWTROXXORZ.!11. I agree that the multiplayer can be fun, but this is a review of the game as it stands.

Campaign Mode: ***** 5 star

First off the campaign mode. The graphics and scenes are so absolutely beautiful I would give this a 5 star hands down, it is what brought this title up from a 1 star. From the basic places like the airport in the mountains. The snow, the weather, it all seems to be so very real and inviting. When you have to take back the White House it is breathtaking from the color of the sky to the helicopters crashing all around you. Wonderful, epic and left me wanting more. Which, leads us to the reason I want to give this a 1 star.

Campaign Story: 0000* 1 star

The campaign mode is ridiculously short. I wanted to take my time taking it all in and several missions push you the whole time to GO GO GO!!! which is expected due to the insane pace of the enemies. It really sucks you in and makes you feel part of it, however, it falls horribly short due to the anemic plot and, well...shortness... The major issue with the campaign is the incredibly weak story. They never explain why anything has happened, the dialogue between the characters is full of hyperbole and patriotic fluff. I realize the world thinks Americans are a bunch of yahoo cowboys, but come on with the brainless pointless dialogue.

Sub campaign:

The Spec Ops are so-so fun, but its just a rehash of the campaign you just finished.

Now lets discuss the 10,000 pound gorilla in the room.

Multiplayer 0000* 1 star

I understand its my lack of skillzorz that makes the multiplayer frustrating. That does not mean that I have to give a game I do not enjoy anything more than I have. The new titles and other 1337 embellishments they have thrown into the multiplayer has done nothing but polish what I perceive as a pile of excrement. Playing with a friend can make multiplayer a bit more fun. Going into a game where only 2 out of 18 have a mic, where most are young kids, and some have voice modifiers so we dont know they are kids,(yea right Darth), is nothing short of pure hell. Its not fun, nor is it the reason I got this game.

After playing such epics as Uncharted: Drake's Fortune & Uncharted 2: Among Thieves this game pales in comparison for the depth of characters, re-playability, and overall scope. I am not a glutton for punishment so games like Demon's Souls have little appeal to me. I have a family, job and other things taking up my time, (like Amazon reviews), so a 2-3 hour frag fest where I am repeatedly killed over and over holds no appeal to me either.

For the -Not Helpfulvoters:

I am sure this review will garner a fair share of negative votes. Just remember you too are entitled to your opinion and you too can write a review on any product and YOUR experience with that product. My experience with this product, while amazing, was brief and ultimately very frustrating. If this was a review of a new electric toothbrush and that toothbrush shocked you every time you used it, you too could come here and write about it was a pain to use. Reviews are not meant as an -I am a fan or I hate it-, instead it is meant as a way to let customers hear a varied and alternative view of a product. I think overall Activision did a pretty good job with this game. The soundtrack was spot on and sounded great. But making the game as a single player and a multiplayer means its not excellent at either one. Sure your Honda Civic can go off-road but eh, do you think it will hold up well?

Pros:

>> Beautiful animations

>> Epic scenes

>> Motion capture is fantastic

>> Fantastic soundtrack

Cons:

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PlayStation 3 40GB System

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I have both the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. I never thought I would buy a PS 3 but after hanging out at the stores to long during the Holiday shopping I ended up buying one. I must say, so far I'm very impressed. Its easy to see why Sony was charging a lot for this when it first came out, this thing is loaded and the fit/finish seems top notch. Compared to the Xbox 360 the PS3 seems very well thought out. The Xbox some days seems like something I built in my basement. The Xbox is so loud when you are playing a game. I can't figure out why MS would think anyone would want to watch a movie through their HD-DVD player as you would have to turn the movie sound way up to block out the 360's fans.

The PS graphics are very very good, and the blu ray dvd is just an added bonus to a very good game system for the new lower prices. Also, its nice to have the on-line game play be free, compared to the Xbox $50 a year. It's not that the xbox is bad, the PS3 is just more refined. I also expect fewer problems with the PS3 than the Xbox. I have only had one issue with the xbox, the tv connector cable went bad, but I know several people who have had 2-3 360's just die on them.

The Wii shouldn't be compared to the PS3 or the Xbox. Its a great game system with the innovative controlers and the easy to play games. Its the only system my wife will play and she never played games before. That is the beauty of the Wii, it truly is a game system for everyone.

So far I see a lot of pro's for the PS3 and a couple of cons.

Pros

Graphics

Blu Ray DVD

Wireless internet connectin built in

Rechargeable wireless controler

Very quiet

Doesn't run very hot

build quality

free on-line game playing

Cons

Not many games yet

No hdmi cable included.

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For all of you considering the PS3 this is one of the best choices you can make when it comes to home entertainment. Gaming and multimedia are taken to the next level.

First getting my hands on the PS3 made me realize that this is the largest Playstation conosle by volume and weight they have ever come out with. I quickly realized how sturdy and well made this product is. The plastic that is used is solid and heavy duty. I also realized how easy dust and fingerprints attract to the shiny finish which is both plastic and fake chrome. Connecting the PS3 was the easy part. Unlike the Wii and 360 Sony has left the power station inside the console. Which means you only need one heavy duty plug to connect. From the back of the console you have many choices for video and audio outputs. The standard AV outlet is there which allows you to play with the cables it comes with or to buy component cables for high definition viewing. You also have a optical digital output for full digital sound. New to any video game console is HDMI output. This allows you to have the PS3 in full high definiton video and audio. HDMI is capable of a full digital signal allowing 1080p true high definition picture. It is also capable of unleashing 7.1 high definition sound. So audiophiles should be happy about what this console offers. On the front end you get two USB ports. This allows you to connect various devices like a photo camera, internet camera, mouse, or even a printer. The Sony PS3 has a feature that allows it to be on standby at all times. Which is similar to the other consoles. I will talk more about this feature on the PS3 further in the review.

I would like to cover all the interface options the PS3 accompanies seperately so consumers can become aware of all the advantages this console carries. For those of you familiar with the Playstation Portable this interface is almost exactly the same.

You are able to create seperate logins for anyone who uses the PS3. This allows for each person to go online with their information. Although it doesn't really have many more advantages than that right now it is rather insignificant.

Next is the system settings. This allows the user to adapt the PS3 to their television and sound system. You can adjust the high defention settings to fit the maximum resolution of your t.v. You also have setting for your blue tooth devices and internet connections. The PS3 comes with built in wi-fi which seems to have a strong connection that gives you almost seamless online use.

The PS3 also has a photo viewer. You can download pictures by using your camera and connecting it via USB. I haven't checked to see how viable this option is. Generally you get your standard slide shows although they have a fun feature. One of the features takes your pictures and gracefully places them onto a blank canvas. I think the slide shows are best when you set them to music.

Next is the music player. You can download your pics via CD which is rather quick. I have done this numerous times putting quite a music collection on my PS3. Although Sony has talked about having downloads via the internet which I think would go over very well. You can listen to music while viewing a feature that uses colors and textures. It is your standard music viewer...nothing special there.

I want to talk about one of the most notorious features of the PS3. The Bluray player. Most of you now know what a Bluray player is and does. I have viewed numerous movies on it. I have also viewed these movies on two different hdtv's. One a 1080p and a 1080i. I really did not notice much of a picture difference. After viewing a few movies on the XBox 360 hddvd player and the PS3 Bluray player I really did not notice much of a difference. One thing I have noticed about hd movies is that the ones more than a couple years older have a slightly grainy appearance since they were remastered for high definition. Newly made movies appear crystal clear with vivid colors and tremoundous definition. The PS3 does allow you to view regular DVD's which can make the transition that much easier. The regular DVD movies are upscaled on your HDTV allowing an excellent picture. For many of the new movies it is almost difficult to notice a difference in a DVD picture and Blu-ray picture.

Now would be the gameplay part of the interface. This keeps track of the game disc you may have in the player or also games or demos that you have downloaded. This interface is rather simple and easy to negotiate. One feature that is sadly missing from the 40 gig is backwards compatibility. Although you can still play PSone games, PS2 games are a no go. As far as the games go I have played numerous games plus several demos. The games that are non exclusive like Madden Football are deficent on the PS3 compared to XBox 360 counterparts. The game speed is smooth and polished. The visuals on exclusive PS3 games like Heavenly Sword and Ratchet and Clank is quite impressive. The PS3 seems to create a living vivid environment with the ability to create many textures and surfaces. Game demos like Motorstorm and Gran Turismo HD show what the PS3 is capable of. Amazing graphics and sound quality will become apparent in many of the games this holiday season and beyond. I have also enjoyed the few full games that are downloadable. The games have enhanced hd graphics and are affordable at only $7.99-$9.99. What I have enjoyed is online gaming. With the PS3 you don't have to pay any added fees. The gameplay was seamless and quick and allows you to use a blue tooth headset when playing. I also believe you can use your PS2 headset via USB. The online gaming is virtually the same as the 360.

Lastly I will cover the online features of the PS3. On the interface online is a big part. From the browser to having friends and checking your mail. Of course the largest feature is the Playstation store. Which is obviously not very unique. The 360 has a market which could be considered the pedigree for consoles. The Wii is limited to just classic video games. The Playstation store is decent right now with very numerous items to download. You have games, demos, and movie trailers. The store will continue to grow and has a nice feature that allows you to dowload PSone games for the Playstation Portable (PSP). After dowloading it to your PS3 then you transfer it via USB to your PSP. Also a very intriguing feature that I think is really amazing is called remote play. When your PSP is integrated into your PS3 you have the ability to view and listen to stuff on your PS3 anywhere in the world with your PSP. All you need is a wifi connection. I have tried this feature out and it's really enjoyable. I was able to view movie trailers and listen to my music on my PSP. The feature is nice although it is supposed to work when the PS3 is on standby. It did not work for me then. Only when the PS3 was on and set for remote play.

There are also two features that are becoming more apparent for owners. Folding at Home is a beneficial program that works with Stanford University. The program runs when your PS3 is idle. What it does is run computations that help scientists work for many cures to diseases. A beneficial plus to the PS3. I can vouch for having my PS3 on nonstop 24 hours a day 7 days a week for many months without any problems. Secondly I want to talk about HOME. No not your real home but the PS3 program that will be available early 2008. This program will be a virtual online social interface allowing you to meet numerous other PS3 players. I have been allowed to participate on the Beta version and I must say this has extreme potential.

2008 will be an exciting year for PS3 owners. The experience is already excellent with over a dozen very good games. The PS3 will have over a half dozen superb games releasing next year. Games like Gran Turismo 5, Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy are just the beginning. If any of these games suit you it would be an excellent reason to own a PS3.

In closing I will say without a doubt the PS3 has been quite an experience. I feel the $400 is well worth it for the features you get. Wifi, Bluray, HDMI, and of course the game playing.

I believe many of you are on the fence and trying to justify a large scale purchase like this. The games are here and the experience is superb. If you want a wonderful living room centerpiece that will provide numerous hours of use the PS3 is the way to go.

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All the news I read said 60GB was the only way to go if you wanted a PS3 with backward compatibility. Therefore, I rush into nearest BestBuy to get a 60GB when I saw online news said 60GB was sold out in most of retail stores on 11/02/2007.

I was not very happy when I realized my new PS3 was running HOT and LOUD, believe me it was very LOUD. I exchanged it for another 60GB next day. This one was a little better, IMO; however, it was still running HOT and LOUD. I went to Target, and got another 60GB. This one was not any better. I told myself this had to be a design flaw but I would give it for another try. Therefore, I returned it and bought another 60GB from Target again. Four out of four, they were all running HOT and LOUD. I gave up at this point, and returned the last one purchased from Target. At this point I almost wanted to learn to live with the noise since I enjoyed the Blu-ray so much and had some fun playing those demo games.

I went online and did some more research. I found 40GB should consume a lot less energy than 60GB and 80GB. IMO Energy = Heat; therefore, I was in BestBuy again on 11/10/2007 with my family and bought a 40GB. Installed it in the evening, watched a regular SD DVD and left it on over night for downloading. WOW, it ran much quieter and it was even running quieter than my HR20-100 (a DIRECTV HD DVR). Off course, I return the last 60GB I had the following day.

My decision metrics:

1. Can I watch movies with the PS3 running so LOUD?

NO WAY!

2. How important is the backward compatibility to me?

I can keep my PS2 connected to TV, still; however, I should move on and focus on PS3 ONLY for game playing.

3. Do I need two more USB ports and memory card slots?

Not such a big deal.

4. Is 40GB big enough?

I DON'T care.

I would buy another PS3 when it starts using 65nm processor rather than the current 90nm in the near future. Now 40GB is the only way to go IMO. I hope my journey to a 'QUIET' PS3 can help you make your decision on your future purchase.

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By now, everyone knows the details of the system. I had to chose between the 40GB and 80GB system. For me, it was easy. I don't need any of the extra features of the 80GB system. (limited PS2 compatibility, extra USB, card reader, Motostorm game etc.)I also didn't need the 80GB because I upgraded the 40GB HD with a faster 120GB HD, and it only cost me an extra $55. The 40GB system also has the 65nm Cell Processor. So for less than the 80GB system, I have a faster, quieter, cooler, and more energy efficient 120GB system.

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Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

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Assassin's Creed Brotherhood is a fantastic game in every aspect and has brought a great amount of enjoyment. The creators put forth a great deal of work and made many improvements from previous installments. The game feels like an entirely different game even though it continues the story of Ezio. I am extremely pleased so far.

The Story

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As always, the Assassin's Creed story is exceptional. You continue the story of the battle between the Assassins and the Templars. You dive further into Ezio's life and explore the city of Rome. The story is as great as ever and the leading a group of assassins is a truly great feeling. The missions are well tied to the story. I cannot say too much about the story without spoiling it; however you will not be disappointed.

The Gameplay

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The gameplay is fantastic! It is one of the major improvements the creators made to the game. The combat system has been greatly improved to be more aggressive. No more sitting there, waiting for an opponent to make a move. Leading a group of assassins is great in combat. You can call them to aid you and watch as they assassinate, shoot, and slice your enemies along with you. Assassin's Creed Brotherhood also comes with new weapons, machines, and equipment. Now you can soar down towers using parachutes and quickly air assassinate people. Also you can now truly fight on horseback! It provides a whole new element to the game. The free climbing is as great as ever. The gameplay has been improved in too many ways to cover them all.

The Online Experience

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Online is brilliant. It's a whole new experience that has never truly been seen before. There are several different game modes and maps to play on. Also there are over 10 characters to play as, along with unique weapons and abilities, such as the ability to sprint away, or morph into a different character. An online assassin game is truly amazing. The feeling of sweeping from the roof to an unsuspecting player is great. The online is a HUGE success and I love every minute of it. It adds a huge deal of replay to the game.

The Replay Amount

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The game offers a great deal of replay in contrast to the past games. In Brotherhood, there is a huge amount of challenges to play through. Also, similar to previous editions, you can search for hidden items in the game. There is much more to do when you get bored of following the campaign. This isn't even including the online! The online mode makes the game have a huge amount of replay time. Brotherhood is much longer than other installments of the games due to challenges and online mode!

Conclusion

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This game is truly outstanding. I love everything about it. The story, gameplay, and online make this game exceed my expectations. This game is superior to the other two Assassin's Creeds. If you even remotely enjoyed the previous Assassin's Creeds, than get Brotherhood. You will love every second of it!

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When I heard Brotherhood was coming out so close to AC2, at first I was over trilled and totally hyped up to get my hands on it... but as many have pointed out, a sequel in less than year is worrisome when it comes to quality.

Well, the doubts were completely answered with an amazing, full, and engaging game.

Story wise: It is finally being made a LOT more clear that Desmond is the face of Assassin's Creed. He is getting a lot more playtime and the first section you play with him as is nostalgically similar to the Assassin's Tombs in AC2 (only a lot easier and more latches and lifts.)

The Shrines of Romulus will be the new "assassin tombs" giving a armor that will give you full synchro with Ezio.

On Ezio's side you will see the return of "flags" that were in AC1 and the "feathers" in AC2, and getting all of them unlocks their own rewards.

In conclusion, as to not give any spoilers, the story is what you would expect from this franchise.... awesome. Graphics looks a lot better than what I remember (having played the ps3 version of AC@.)

Gameplay:

Combat-

Assassin's Creed is definitely evolving and I am liking it's progress. AC1 was basically spam the attack button and block... cool at first, right?

AC2 expanded on this with counter kill moves, but then we would be stuck waiting for the A.I to attack us for easy kills.

Brotherhood ADDS all of that and combines it with a stronger and smarter A.I, making the enemies attack you back to back (instead of in turns), and offensive gameplay is now a lot stronger than it was before. So the battles are quick and gory with even larger battles going on compared to previous ACs.

Additions to previous features-

>New Weapons

>New Armors (sadly the "armor" gotten for pre-ordering at Amazon is an outfit)

>Trade Items furthering the element of a role playing game

>Run your own city (in this case Rome) is back on a larger scale

> and of course, the ability to make your Brotherhood of assassins (it's the name of the game!)

Multiplayer-

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood is the first game in series with a multiplayer mode!! We asked for it, and they answered.

The animi you see at the beginning of AC2 is the back story of the multiplayer section of the game. Abstergo templars use the animi to gain the skills of assassins with the bleeding effect, and that is us.

Each player is assigned a target (some other player), now the player has to assassinate its target without losing their cover, or they will be killed by the person who was assigned to assassinate THEM!

I haven't gotten into the story mode that much yet, but apparently the multiplayer characters we will play as are in the main story, so everything is tied in nicely, right?!

Uplay pointsAssassin's Creed 2 was the first to have these and of course, every new Ubisoft game has them. Brotherhood is no exception to this. If you do not know what this entails, it is basically ubisoft's version of trophies or achievements. They unlock exclusive themes and ingame media (extra bullets skins, multiplayer character, etc). Pretty nice of them.

If you have already beaten AC2 as I have you get 20 uplay points at the start of the game.

In Closing:

As a fan of Assassin's Creed, I can't help but just praise it with a perfect score. If you have seen trailers, demos, gameplay videos... just take a dive and give it a try, it at least deserves a trial run. You wont regret it.

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I've followed this story line since game 1. I fell in love with the original just because of the freedom in it. You always went at your pace, you chose what starter quests you did before going for the big kill, and there were almost no restrictions. You could either go kamikaze on your targets or be stealthy. You could stay and fight the guards afterward or bolt away.

The second game added to that. You still had a sense of freedom only they added so much more. The armor, the weapons, everything was customized to your own wants. You got to rebuild the villa which was fun. And the story was a bit longer.

Now Brotherhood, I had high expectations for. Based on how epic the last two were I thought this would be even better. However, I was taken aback by a few things.

First things first, this game is incredibly glitchy. For those that haven't experienced what me and my close group of friends have, you are extremely lucky. Because we've been randomly desynced, gotten stuck to the point where you have to restart the game, didn't have our targets show up a few times and more. It can be really terrible in multiplayer. The heads up factor will sometimes completely disappear in multiplayer sometimes leaving you in a weird sort of eagle vision. Sometimes you lose your kills or don't get your allotted points for them.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Borgia towers, Romulus lairs, and rebuilding Rome. For the most part you had free rein with this, you could do it however you wanted. Customizing the colors of your armor was cool because you could mix and match capes. The addition of heavy weapons to carry around like the big axe and sword was AWESOME. Also the improved mounted horse combat was excellent. I loved being able to ride a horse through the streets of Rome.

To counter that, the free rein for your major missions is almost shot. Sure most of the time you can do it your way.... if you don't want full sync. My first time through, I didn't get full sync on anything. They will actually require you in order to get full synchronization, to kill your targets or do something in a specific way. You either had to use your assassin recruits, hidden blade, smoke bomb etc. This might just be me, but when I play a sandbox type game like this, I'd like to choose how to kill my target. Also a majority of these missions you cant be detected in. I know the game is built around stealth, but the last game had a good medium with that. We all have days where we don't want to tip toe around and we want to go Leroy Jenkins on everything. You're SOL if you're doing a main mission and that's the case. You will get desynchronized if you get caught. Furthermore if a guard even sees you, you BARELY have anytime to silence him. You either need to never be seen by anyone or be right behind him. I've had moments in the game where I silence one guard and a guard beneath me who isn't even in my line of site catches me and I desync.

The multiplayer was really super epic when I first started it. I bought the game the first day it came out and I did a manhunt my first time. I came out in 4th place on my first try which isn't bad. I really enjoyed doing it. I took a break for two days, returned to it and everyone was over level 20 while I was level 2. I was immediately under-powered on every aspect which made multiplayer very unenjoyable for me. They all had the technology on their personas that I didn't have. This is probably my fault because I didn't work at it as hard and took that break, but it IS something worth mentioning. Before multiplayer can actually be something you like you have to withstand a great amount of butt kicking. It just destroyed whatever desire I had to play it, I personally like to be evenly matched with my opponents.

I will continue to play this series because of the story line. If they keep taking the things I like out of it, I will STILL play. The story line is one of the best I've seen in a video game like this. It keeps you at the edge of your seat and leaves you trying to guess and theorize what will happen next. The plot is absolute genius and I will suffer through the next one in order to know what happens next.

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To start off the developer of this game has stated greatly this is not a full fledged sequel but more of a part 2 to Assassin's Creed 2. Knowing this when purchasing this game will greatly help the overall enjoyment of the game with out raising the expectations factor beyond achievement. So what im saying is to go in expecting to finish off Assassin's Creed 2 and you'll be greatly pleased. As with most of my reviews I post the pros and cons and my opinion at top while keeping the in depth review lower.

Personal Opinion: If you loved Assassins Creed 2 there is absolutely no reason you should not like or enjoy this game. I would also greatly suggest playing AC2 before starting this game if your new to the series. If youve played them all i would also suggest warming up on AC2 for a few hours just be reminded of all the work put into the villa and the character growth of Ezio... some of you will understand why.

On a side note I my connection on my ps3 is to low to play any multiplayer matches due to the snow so I will edit my review with the addition of my opinions of online if i deem it necessary.

Pros:

1. Slightly refined combat making for a more offensive approach

2. Economic scale much higher than what the Villa was and balanced

3. The feeling of a badass has been upped

4. Having apprentices and watching them descend upon a group of guards like a pack of wolves

5. Secondary objectives provide challenges for some missions

6. Length of game if your a completionist

7. Almost everything is optional

8. Bringing your horse inside the city and calling it with a whistle like in Red Dead Redemption

9. Conquering that what the hell how am i gonna climb this feeling

10. Desmond has grown some finally

Cons:

1. The camera and its positioning behind objects during fights on occasion

2. Buying some large landmarks for a steep price only to find out they provide very little income

3. Overshooting that one ledge and dying

4. The larger number of do not be detected missions can be somewhat annoying for some

5. Losing an apprentice

6. Having to wait to take over all of Rome due to that stupid wall that unlocks as you progress through the story

7. That what the hell how am i gonna climb this feeling and having it for nearly half an hour (personal problem)

8. Desmonds getting fat...

GAMEPLAY:

Overall you still play as Ezio Auditore and he handles generally the same. While some of the moves appear to have changed everything will be like picking Assassin's Creed 2 back up and going at it. Youll run and jump between buildings,judging distances on the fly, and making those leaps of faith on the fly as been one of the core mechanics as to any entry in this series. One of the more dramatic changes is without a doubt the chain kills. when dealing out a killing blow to an enemy you can aim the analog stick in the direction of another opponent and a click of the attack button will allow you to automatically kill him. Even though it may sound a bit easy at first, but enemies like most games can end your chain kills by hitting you, dodging, or being to far away. It makes for a slight challenge to string together a long killstreak but ultimately more satisfying. While one poor mans review of this game who gave it two stars complained about enemies still taking turns at attacking I have noticed they are not as hesitant now and will swing in at any chance. Weapons are generally the same with the inclusion of a crossbow working generally as a stealth kill pistol. In a personal opinion I still prefer the hidden blades and short swords/daggers due to their more brutal nature and speed at which you can slice kills together.

Rome is huge and the fast travel networks is a necessary addition as well as the ability to use a horse inside the walls. Taking out Borgia towers works as both view points as well as unlocking building's for sale. There are separate view points as well. Romulus lairs instead of Assassin's tombs or to replace them i should say but they still unlock a the most powerful armor in the game.

APPRENTICES:

Generally the apprentices are just a gameplay addition but I am giving them a separate section just due to having to put work into them. If your like me and get attached to something you've put work into you'll enjoy the apprentices just due to the separate leveling and watching them swarm your target while you watch from a roof after signaling them with the left trigger. They are my favorite addition by far and work somewhat like a pack of wolves stalking a small group of deer. They attack out of nowhere and are ruthless and their efficiency only gets deadlier as you progress them through contracts in foreign areas. You can send a number of apprentices to one of many foreign major cities to complete one of many contracts with a range of difficulties. As they level up their efficiency gets higher making the more effective at difficult contracts. If you want to level up the recently recruited civilian who was being oppressed by a group of guards till you intervened you can send them with a higher ranked assassin who has a much higher chance to succeed on a difficult mission making for a large bonus to the newbie. When they are not out doing contracts they will be in Ezio's hideout ready to assists you on your command. The more recruits you have the more Assassins you can call in to aid you at any point. To many guards hold down the trigger longer to allow for a hail of very precise arrows that will clear the street. Having difficulty getting to a target call in back up to either deal with the guards or take out the target themselves. Its all extremely self explanatory in the game but watching these little devils wipe a room clean while you are watching in the distance is extremely satisfying.

ECONOMY101:

If you completed the Villa in AC2 you will get a much larger scale this time around with Rome as a whole. You can purchase a large number of stores/businesses this time around but bring in much less money so collecting large numbers of those stores is necessary. You wont find yourself with an endless supply of money till much later on and closer to the finale rather than halfway. Pouches have received a large price increase as a side note so expect to drop some serious cash.

TIPMake sure your carrying at least 4000 florins as some missions require large amounts of money.

STORY:

Do not expect any large plot reveals either as 90% of the story revolves around Ezio taking over Rome. This time besides on a couple of occasions leaving the animus is entirely upto you. Ezio is after the power seat in Rome while building an army of followers and building an empire up. You will help civilians, assassinate corrupt officials, break into buildings, watch your main targets escape... alot, and good ol Leonardo makes a return thats a plus. its not as earth breaking as AC2. On a downside Ezio is cool but there is that lack of connection to Ezio if you haven't played AC2 in a while. Ezio starts out as the master assassin this time around so without watching him grow its kind of disconnecting. Personally story is the least of my concerns due to the love i have fore the gameplay.

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Recently, newer games have been all hype (cough...Star Wars...cough....Black Ops...sneeze...Fallout) and just do not deliver. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood however, has lived up to all the hype and is truly an amazing game. First off, gameplay is as addictive as in previous Assassin's Creed games. It still has that feeling you get when you assassinate someone with your hidden blade. The graphics are far superior from the previous Assassin's Creed games (Not to mention the cut-scenes). Multi-player is like a dream come true. The added characters you can play as (in multi-player) is a definite plus. All in all, there isn't anything negative to say about this game.

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Arcade Fighter Classic Pad (Black)

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The controller works very well. I bought the controller because it was super cheap but it actually performs great. The d-pad sticks out nicely and makes it easier for me to pull off moves. The buttons have a nice clicky feel to them. I used this controller to play street fighter 4 and I can consistently pull off dragonpunch motions and 360's no problem. The cord on it is very long so you probably wont be accidentally pulling this controller out of its socket. The controller feels extremely light. It's almost feels as if the only weight is from the cord itself.

The only problems I have with it are that the shoulder buttons don't have that clicky feeling like the face buttons and the d-pad is a bit smaller than the area it is in so it will move around a bit. None of these problems affect gameplay though. This is not a very ergonomically designed controller as you can tell from its images. There is a groove in the back so they did try to make it more comfy. This doesnt bother me though as i am used to super nes controllers but its something to think about.

I don't have a ps3. I'm using this controller on my PC. I use windows XP and I got it to run perfectly by installing the sixaxis drivers and then using motionjoy. If you don't install these things then it just wont work on your PC. I also read that it wont work on 64-bit systems but I haven't tested that out so just research it on google if you have that type of OS.

Some reviews bash this controller but I don't think its bad at all. It could just be that I'm used to the old NES blocky designed controllers though. I may have developed some cramping immunity in my hands over all the years of gaming on the NES. So if you feel you cramp easily it may not be for you.

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If you're looking to get this to play fighting games, don't get your hopes up. The dpad is not very good because you can press directly down on the center of it, which makes full circular motions hard to do and generally throws off your inputs. It might be possible to replace the dpad with a Super Nintendo dpad, seeing as how similar they are. The controller feels sturdy but lightweight. The face buttons, shoulder buttons, start/select/"DG" buttons work fine. It's really just the dpad that I have gripes with. The DG button is the same as the PS button on Sony's controllers. It has a quadrant of lights that indicate which port it is assigned to, just like on the Xbox 360 controllers. Works fine with PS1, PS2, and PS3 games. For PS2 games (backwards-compatible PS3 owners only), you have to press the DG button after launching the game to re-sync the controller, just like on Sony's controllers. The usb cable is quite lengthy. I tried it out on my computer (Windows Vista Home 32-bit) and while it is recognized as a PS3 controller, none of the buttons do anything.

I would not get this to play fighting games. Did they even try out the dpad before releasing it as a "fighter pad"?

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Construction is pretty good, feels good. Button sensitivity was a little funny. It's a pretty good controller for an easy going side scrolling arcade game, but because of the non-ergonomic shape, playing a button mashing game like Soul Calibur will have your hands cramping fast.

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I have no problem with this at all. I don't need the analog stick for the games I play. And if I do, I will just use the official PlayStation 3 controller.

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I've wanted an old-school controller for my emulators that would work equally well with SNES and Genesis games. I FOUND IT!

This thing is fantastic. I love it and use it on my Ouya and PC to play emulators. i always thought the SNES controller was nearly perfect in regards to comfort and button placement and this controller mimics it very well.

My only gripe is that the D-pad can be depressed in the center of the +, which can cause weird inputs you didn't intend to have happen. If they had limited it to the four Up, Down, Left, Right, I think this would be a solid 5 star controller.

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PS3 Eagle Eye Mouse and Keyboard Converter

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Like most I was very excited to read the reviews and watch the demos. I ordered and installed the product, and set everything up properly. The customer support is great, and the new firmware fixed any small issues the product had with jaggedness. There is no lag, and aiming is, technically, more accurate than is possible with a controller.

HOWEVER, I ultimately returned the product. The problem that I haven't seen mentioned is that the main thing that makes using a mouse so much better than a controller simply doesn't translate onto PS3:

On a PC, a mouse is LINEAR. If you move the mouse 2 inches to the right your character turns a certain amount. If you move the mouse 2 inches to the right quickly, the character turns the EXACT SAME AMOUNT, he just does it MORE QUICKLY. This is not the case when using a mouse on Black Ops, Medal of Honor, etc. The Eagle Eye basically translates the "mouse is moving to the right" action into "right analog stick is being pushed to the right." This, in theory, works well. However, on the PS3, the speed of your character's turn depends not on the speed that the mouse moves, nor the distance, but on a fixed in game sensitivity. For example, if you set your sensitivity to 2 in Black Ops, your character can only turn at a certain max speed. If you try to swipe your mouse to the right quickly, the PS3 only understands that the right analog stick is being pushed breifly, and your character will barely move. If you move the mouse relatively slowly, the character will turn farther, because the PS3 thinks the right analog stick has been pushed right for a longer period of time. This is the opposite of how it works on PC, and is very disconcerting. This is no fault of Penguin United, it is simply the way the game undertands inputs, and it cannot be changed unless the game has an option to undestand inputs in a linear way, such as the native mous/kb option in UT3. Ultimately, This was very frustrating/confusing, and I wound up losing more firefights trying to fight this effect and my own inutition than I would have if I had simply used the controller.

C/N You get to use a mouse and keyboard, but the REASON a mouse and keyboard is better in the first place doesn't really translate.

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Take your time and do the advanced Calibration several times to tweak it perfect. It takes several games to get the feel just right.. but after you get it calibrated it is pretty close to a PC experience. The major difference is the linear action of a PC mouse and the analog action of the Eagle Eye mouse, you just can not trun around as fast as you can with a PC mouse. It is impossible to replicate it exactly but you can get close. When you set up your keys dont forget the long blank space below the controller that sets your scope mode button for calibration. And after you do advanced calibration for non scope mode, do it again with your player in scope mode. This really allows you to fine tune the players actions while scoped and can make it like shooting fish in a barrel. I played MW3 campaign first and got the feel down then you can go online and it is amazing how most of the controller players look like they are in slow motion. Well worth the 50 bucks if, like me all your friends are scared of PC games and you still want to own them..

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I'm a skeptic when it comes to console gaming but after weighing the pros and cons of each console, I went with a PS3. This is my first console since Super Nintendo and I've been really happy with it except for one thing...First Person Shooters. FPSes feel like you are drunk on PS3.

It was by accident that I stumbled across a YouTube review of Eagle Eye but for the price it was worth a shot. I am so glad I made the decision to buy it. I've already been cursed at in-game for being such a good shot and went from that guy at the bottom of the scoreboard with 1 kill and 20 deaths to the top 5 every time. I've used it for BF3, Golden Eye, and CoD4. All of them work great with the Eagle Eye.

As for finding the correct mouse and keyboard, it worked with a cheap Logitech M310 wireless mouse and GE wireless keyboard I picked up from Target for $15 total.

As to the people giving this a negative review, it is either (1) they are too inept to read the instructions and calibrate it correctly, (2) not adjusting in-game sensitivity, or (3) not using a correct mouse or keyboard.

Pros: Quick install, faster aiming, compact, and great for PC gamers coming to console.

Cons: It has 95% of the feel of a PC game (it still feels a bit off), not compatible with all mice or keyboards, and it will make your wife angry that you spend more time gaming.

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The bad reviews on this device may be prior to the 3.0 firmware update/application for the Eagle Eye and/or may be from people who just didn't take the time to calibrate it properly or tweak it.

That being said, just as background and setup, I'm a mid-30's gamer who grown up rocking the FPS online PC games all the way back to the original Quake1&2, Wolfenstein and the ever awesome Half Life on those fantastic dial ups. It's ingrained that a keyboard and mouse are the necessary tools for an FPS. I transitioned to the PS3 because of the expense of continually updating my gaming rig each year and in buying the PS3 I've gone though quite a few Keyboard/Mouse setups for it. Most noteable is the SplitFish series of PS3/xBox mouse setups.

The SplitFish has it's advantages with an easy plug'n play, but the calibration, adjustments and precision are far lacking in comparison to the Eagle Eye. Moving from one game to the next you find the SplitFish 'feeling' is way different on each game. Now this isn't a review on the SplitFish, but a review on the Eagle Eye. I have had more issues trying to dial in and change and setup the SplitFish to get the PC Game feel and in the end had no luck. The SplitFish will never feel like a PC game setup. Period. I eventually just "lived with it".... until I jumped the CoD line and moved to BF3 where the SplitFish is completely and utterly useless by the stair effect.

Being useless I moved onto another Mouse/Keyboard setup and bought the Eagle Eye. I was weary based on some of the review, but I'm happy I bought it. Here, let me say that again in big'ol letters I"M HAPPY I BOUGHT IT. It's far beyond the SplitFish setup.

I'm running an older 3500 dpi Razer Deathadder with the Razer Nostromo as my keyboard and, no joke, DonkeyTron! Let me translate DonkeyTron.... yeah, it friggin rocks. The Eagle Eye recognized both hardware and worked perfectly. It's not exactly like playing on a PC, but it is so so very close. You get precise aiming movements and the ability to have all your key command / usage buttons at your finger tips and it was fairly easy to setup and be up and running/playing in minutes with something that will 'work' and 'dominate'. I say that because, you are able to do a pretty quick setup and have the thing working much better than any other keyboard/mouse combos I've tried, but to really get it super dialed in to your preference it takes a couple more minutes to tweak things. (Caveat: I'm super picky about how my hardware performs, so this could just be me.)

SETUP: The instructions are a little lacking (box instructions), but the setup is fast and easy. If you're on Linux you're SOL and will have to find a Windows machine.

The one thing they leave out of the setup is that the keyboard and mouse that you're going to be using with the PS3 need to be plugged into the windows machine and the drivers HAVE to be installed. For some crazy reason (early morning) I totally missed this and took me 5 minutes to "think" about it.

The Eagle Eye comes with the 3.0 firmware and software and it's super easy to setup ad use. Once running, it's a matter of clicking on the PS3 button shown in the wonderful example PS3 controller image (in app) and then clicking the keyboard or mouse button that you want to assign it to. Once that's done, then it's a matter of taking all three devices and hooking them up to your PS3. TaDa!

USE: I've had some uber bad stair effect with many mouse/keybaord combos for the PS3, but it's nearly non-existent with the Eagle Eye. In BF3, the SplitFish is almost un-playable, but with the Eagle Eye there's no stair effect it's smooth, precise and fast.

I did run into the 'slow turning' that some people mentioned. If you have you're ingame settings too low then, when you try and 360 spin turn (like you can in PC FPS games) you'll have to pick your mouse up and slide it multiple times. This is just a matter of taking the time to dial in the settings. Once dialed in this is a great product.

CONS: Instructions are very short, but then when you run the app there's sidebar instruction that run you through things. Could they be a little more detailed? Yes. Do they give you enough information? Sure.

It is wired. The Eagle Eye device, that is. To me, this really isn't a huge con, but it does add some more cords to your gaming setup.

PROS: Price.

Easy setup.

Solid product doesn't seem like it's going to break.

Supported Hardware the list is very long and includes some great gaming keyboards/mice.

Online support there's a ton of documentation and information online.

Multiple Key Mappings this allows you to setup more than one mapping for the device. e.g. I have two on mine right now. One for BF3 and one for CoD since there's a slight variation in the buttons and I can adjust the aiming speeds for each.

PC FPS Feel well, almost PC feel. It's pretty damn close and I've used almost every keyboard/mouse setup for the PS3.

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This item does work well but I did notice that if it isn't switched to "Setting 1" when the PS3 is turned on then it won't detect it. (Remember what keyboard button you set as the Playstation sync button! You have to sync it just like any other PS3 controller.) Sometimes it does simply mess up and disconnect, but maybe only once every 40 hours of game play. This is most likely a PS3/Game issue, not due to the Eagle Eye though.

I'm using it for COD (I have every version) with the Logitech G500 mouse (on the highest dpi setting all the biggest weights installed). You will have to adjust your customized settings in the game, the Eagle Eye, and mouse for days to get it where it fits you best. The uploaded settings on their website by other users are ridiculous, placing keyboard buttons way too far apart to play any game. I will be uploading my custom settings to their website soon once they are refined to perfection. The cable is a good length, I've got a 50 inch screen with the Tritton AX. These ($160) earphones have a shorter cable by a couple feet, but the Eagle eye is super long... I don't know what customers were complaining about... Add the keyboard and mouse cables and now it ends up being 9 feet long, at least 3 feet more than you should ever need?! 4 feet is enough.

With the DPI on 5700 for the mouse and the Max speed setting maxed out on the Eagle Eye settings the movements are exactly like those of a computer, but using a 300-600dpi wireless mouse ($5) and/or with the max speed restricted, the movements are jumpy, 'knocking' into positions about 6 times per second. YOU HAVE TO FIND A GOOD COMPATIBLE MOUSE AND SET THE EAGLE TO MAX SPEED! You can always where the sensitivity in the game down to a 3 to slow it down after that.

All 10 keyboards I have work but of the 5 mice I had only 1 worked, my cheapest wireless one imported from China... so I had to go out and buy the G500 to make the games playable.

Clearly the price makes this a steal, other similar products are over $100. Other integrated mouse-like PS3 controllers aren't adjustable enough to recreate PC like mouse movements. The only major flaw I saw is that after saving the sensitivity settings (in game using the F1 F2 F3 etc. keys), when connecting it to the PC I could not pull the settings off of the Eagle Eye back into Windows 7 64, it locked up my PC for all but 1 of the some odd 10 or more times I tried. (Had to CTRL-ALT_DEL to close the program.) Fortunately 1 pull was enough, and they matched the website sensibility settings uploaded for BLOPS exactly, so there is really no need to keep testing them again since if you don't change your mouse, these will stay the same.

I am using the same setup for both Uncharted (all versions) and Call of Duty (all versions). So far they work great, have completed from start to finish all versions (and prestige'd in all) fairly easy in just 1 month of gaming. If you are taking advantage of the cheap new/used/old games for the PS3 as an alternative to the long list of expensive/incompatible PC games out there (PC games that are also easily hacked) then THE EAGLE EYE IS NOT OPTIONAL! YOU MUST HAVE THIS IF YOU HATE GAME CONTROLLERS LACK OF SENSITIVITY SETTINGS AS MUCH AS I DO!!! Once you've learned to adjust the settings properly you'll same a ton of money by getting used/older games for the PS3 instead of going the pricey PC route, so the cost for this item, no matter how cheap/expensive really becomes irrelevant.

This is an excelling gaming investment for a PC-Mouse gamer going to the PS3!

(if you have enough PC knowledge to navigate the fairly simple software instructions properly)

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Do not purchase these -they DO NOT WORK with PS3. Can't even trade them in at the local new/used game store as they will not accept them.

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Once I the package they only send two,also they were good only at the first day.The second day the second controller stop working.Then At the third day both of the controllers didn't work.It might as well don't buy it.

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You can't beat the price and when i have people over to play Tiger Woods or basketball or Call of Duty, these come in handy on multi player games and didn't cost a fortune. But why is there 3? My PS3 only has spots for 2 controller inputs and the product doesn't come with a split. They don't have the symbols on the buttons so when ur screaming at your rookie teammate to "PRESS X!!!!!" you have to clarify by saying "the bottom button, tard" also the cords are a little short. Any herky jerky players can easily pull ur PS3 right off the stand, kinda makes you nervous. But overall, i reccommend them. It's far better to have these than no extra controllers at all, again you can't beat the price

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Ordered them on black friday and they got here the next Wed. They are a Christmas gift so have not used them yet.

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My kinds love it, they spend a lot of time playing it on the PS3. The really plus for me is that it has real two player mode so both my kids can enjoy the game, and not just playing and the other one getting bored waiting their turn. My son keeps talking about it and wants to tell me every detail :)

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We bought this for our boy, and I decided to try it to see what it was like after I watched him play it a bit. It's not what you'd expect at all. I thought it was just dragon fighting and that he wouldn't like it, but he wanted it. It is dragon fighting, but you have tons of quests to do between fights. You choose when to fight. Unlock dragons, play again each other with your own dragon or with a standard version. You have to train to unlock moves. It's really far more complicated than you would think for a child's game. Let's just say I spent hours training a dragon, and learning how to do it. He beat me. And I mean beat me bad! This is something you can play with your kid and really enjoy it! I give it five because-that graphics are better than some high priced games. It's a child's game an adult can play without going crazy. It's challenging.

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The How to Train Your Dragon PS3 game fell far short of my (and my child's) expectations. The good:

(1) some "arcade" like features including flying the dragons.

(2) customization, albeit limited, features for each dragon.

The bad:

(1) the graphics are PS2 quality

(2) It is simply a recast "Kung Fu" fighting game wherein the toons beat the begeeses out of each other with dragons.

(3) One would think with the adventure tone of the movie, the game creators would have made a little more exploration (of quality of Rachet and Clank) and less antiquated kung fu theater.

Overall, I think Dreamworks and Activision really missed an opportunity here. I'm hoping they consider a better release in the future.

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This is a great game overall. Some of the "taking care of your dragon" areas of the game can be a bit complex for younger players, but I've honestly been surprised at how much fun the game is.

We haven't been playing it long, but I would have liked to see more story in the game.

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Really fun video game. It is not very difficult to play, but it is challenging. The graphics are well done, and the game itself is quite a journey.

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Highlander

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I remember it was scheduled to come out a couple years ago and the day before it releases it just gets pulled and that's it. What happened

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I will change my rating once this game is released and I play it, but this game WILL be released, it's release is to coincide with the highlander remake being released in theaters

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It was thrown out by EIDOS themselves they did not think it would sell and also they did not have enough funds to pay for the marketing the game was finished but those are the only reasons they did not put it out. People thought the concept was pretty lame. But true Highlander fans which are not many, would have bought it. Again not many fans means very little profit in the long run EIDOS can't afford to keep throwing money away the're strugleing very badly. And are on the brink of financial collapse for their company even the Too Human title did not impress enough people to bring them revenue. They were supposed to make a sequel to Too Human but EIDOS does not have the money. They are a small company with a great history but also had a ton of flop titles. The Legacy of Kain Series, Tomb Raider these are the titles they make everything else was ehh like NINJA, Prism, Soul Bubbles, etc. there are so many flop titles they made that ther're almost gonna be closed out. EIDOS in my personal oopinion should have made this title not to mention several other Legacy of Kain games but instead they decide to ignore their fans and do what they please. They are very prideilent and don't care about their fan base what so ever. They show repeated patterns of great promises they never fulfill. A word of advice from now on when you see EIDOS as the developer making a very good title, don't get excited, instead just go ehh, we'll see if EIDOS makes that good of a title, then say after to yourself that would be the day. Until then I did reasearch on this game and supposingly it was supposed to be released alongside the new Highlander movie which is currently supposed to be in production but personal I think they might not even make that. It was supposed to be a remake of the very first movie but without Christopher Lambert as Connor McCloud. personaly I think it won't happen cause no one really remembers Highlander so unless they know it will bring them a ton of revenue or unless so company wants to blow the cash looks like we;ll have to wait a few more years for a Highlander videogame and movie if any of these happen it would be fantastic, but until then us Highlander fans must wait. Companies don't just blow money anymore just look at the Halo series they said the 3rd game was the last one now were goin on the 4th game this year plus all the sub games along side the first. So unless it makes the bucks the small things that are great to some will have to wait, so that when they do they will be perfect and not turn out like crap. Believe me as a kid whose father got me hooked on Highlander (which is how I become a fan, though my Dad) I always wanted them to make a Video Game of the series of at least a stand alone title bearing it's name where I get to chop off someones freakin head as the main way of defeating the enemies whom approach you, but alas I have come to learn that we are just fans and unless you want to find and talk to the creator of Highlander you will have to wait for a videogame to be made. If you can contact such a person, that would also be a miracle as well. Until then There Can Be Only One. Only one explanation to this attrocity, and thats money. So I feel for you and all of you I was up all not the day before it was supposed to be out and then all of a sudden it said this game is currently unavailable we dont know when it will be released. And like many I went to bed very sad and dissappointed. I really wanted a Highlander game to be made. But life is full of irony isn't it, what can we do other then move on. Thats life, we do not control the developers projects they do. So believe me I know I wish it did happen. But look at the bright side Highlander fans maybe when they decide to make a Highlander game it will be even better then it was supposed to be. Only time will tell, until then we all shall wait, hoping that what we want will come true, hoping that the developers, publishers, and producers give us what we really want, hopefully if they care. Soon, very soon there will be a Highlander game. Hell I have a great program that allows me to create videogames I might just make a Highlander game for the heck of it and ship it to the creator himself and give it to him if it comes to that. I would have to write a story but I write pretty good so thats not the problem. The problem is I would have to call up the software company that gave me my design program and ask them to make me a Owen McCloud replica which may cost me a few hundreds for them to custom make it for me. They can make me custom digital products its perfectly legal and I would have to pay for the 3d model. But yea I will proberly end up doing it myself. We'll see.

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