Final Fantasy XIII 13 Limited Edition Skin for Sony Playstation 3 Console

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Before we start the review let me give you the run down of what this product is. It is a Playstation 3 skin that you can put on top of your PS3. It is for the fat PS3 NOT slim by any chance. I bought this not too long ago and I do own a 60gb PS3. My previous skin was the OFFICIAL Batman AA skin. Keep this in mind that this skin is custom made. As you look at the product picture, notice that Lightning's hand and arm lined up perfectly. That is not the case when I put this on my mine PS3. The rectangle sticker that I put on the eject disk and power on/off region fit perfectly on to the space on my PS3 but not the alignment of the artwork. It was off by a good amount of space. The cut out for the eject and power button is terrible. It just plain rectangle and it could had been a oval or a circle to reduce visibility of the button and make the artwork blend in more naturally. Now on to the selling part of the skin, the big region that has Lighting's face and FFXIII logo. The artwork is beautiful but when I install it on my PS3 a good amount of space that the skin did not cover. I applied on the far left of my PS3 and slowly work my way to the right but I notice that the skin need some extra room to cover my entire PS3. Same thing happened to the top. If I were to position the skin a little bit to the center, then the artwork will not be aligned perfectly. Note that the material is very soft and air bubbles is inescapable. No matter what you do it will be there. The material could had been a bit thicker and therefore produce a smoother surface with less air bubbles. To me this material feels like bumper sticker. If you have a official skin go and feel how thick it is and if you have a bumper sticker near by, make a comparison. Overall this a good skin but not great. Extra gap of black that the skin did not cover is noticeable. The material doesn't feel to good when handling it. The space for the buttons is very ugly. If you looking for a skin to replace your boring official skin. This might be the one for you. As for me I'm going back to my old Batman AA because the material and it fit better.

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The decal looks like an original PS3, not merely a skin. I have had it on three different PS3 consoles, and there is no sticky residue to be left; it's essentially a static cling. Like all static clings (such as computer/phone/camera screen protectors), it's a pain to get on at first, but the instructions are good. With time and patience you can get it on quite easily using a credit card or driver's license to smooth out the bubbles. Every time I move it it is easier to put on the new console.

There is also a version for the PS3 Slim: Final Fantasy XIII 13 Limited Edition Game Skin for Sony Playstation 3 Slim Console. The button cutouts are a slightly different shape and look more natural. I am guessing the quality is the same, but I have stuck with backwards-compatible modals, so I can't confirm the quality of the PS3 Slim.

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These skins were placed on the play-station the day they arrived. They give the play-station a great personal touch. I would

recommend it to any play-station owner that would like to change the look of the machine.

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The quality of the printed image on the sticker is extremely poor. And the air bubbles are impossible to get rid off.

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Chrome Blue buttons, D-pad, Start/Back, Thumbstick, R1/R2/L1/L2 set

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Installed these on a PS3 controller along with trigger stops. These were put on a white controller and they look awesome, and feel just like the original buttons. My thumbsticks were starting to get worn and losing their grip, so it was nice to have a brand new pair. Its just like getting a brand new controller for a fraction of the price.

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Rock of the Dead

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If I had played this game for an hour and stopped, I would have given it 5 stars. Unfortunately, I tried to beat the game in one sitting. After so much repetition of the 5 Rob Zombie/White Zombie songs I was about to throw my guitar through my television.

This game is pretty good but doesn't have a large variety of songs and it makes you go through each level which could be up to half an hour listening to the same song over and over until you either beat the level or until a big character rushes you which will start a short clip of the level song (usually the intro or refrain). During these battles, you will have to play Guitar Hero/Rock Band style. If you get enough notes correct the baddie will die, if not you have to start over again. Once you go back to the game, the level song track starts again. It's alright in the beginning where you don't get rushed that much but toward the end you get rushed every few seconds. It's not all Rob Zombie though. The game also has heavy metal versions of classical music which surprisingly aren't as annoying as listening to Zombie over and over. This is pretty bad because I am a Rob Zombie fan, I can only imagine people who don't like his music playing this game.

As for the other parts of the game Dougie Howser (Neil Patrick Harris) plays the main character and makes interesting quirky remarks throughout the game. It makes the game interesting and fun to play. The game itself does not take itself too serious (having to fight a transformer made up of the vehicles in a trailer park) and would have been a pleasure to play if not for the bad soundtrack.

In Case you are wondering the soundtrack is made up of Blur the Technicolor, American Witch, What? & Mars Needs Women by Rob Zombie and O Fortuna, Ochi Chyorne, Danse De La Fee Dragee, Galop Infernal, Dans L'antre Du Roi De La Montagne, Pavane En Fa-Diese Mineur, No Moonlight performed by David Bernabo and Corey Layman, and PPM, Hagr, MB Battle, Toccata Et Fugue In Re Mineur by Bret Johnson.

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This was a great random find... for this OBSCURE and under-appreciated gem of a game. what it lacks in overall polish is made up for by innovative concept and game play. I have always thought it would be FUN to revive the old "The Bard's Tale" as a new game using the ubiquitous guitar controller everyone has these days, but until that day, this will just have to suffice. So BAD it's GOOD is right! \M/ Rock on Dude.

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Looks bad and plays worse. The narrator is kind of funny if you're into to country-boy humor, otherwise, just not a good game.

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This was one of the most disappointing PS3 games that I've played.

It had two gameplay aspects that I love: arcade shooter and music. Despite that, it ends up being an awful game.

The biggest problem is its length. The game just goes on and on and on. The entire game takes over 4 hours to clear, and for an imitation arcade-shooter, that's way too long. It went from an interesting concept of defeating monsters with music notes to an annoying one.

Another big problem is the music. Most of the tracks are by Rob Zombie, but the battles with big monsters are done with random sections of the same song instead of in order. Sometimes, the same song sections will appear with 2 or more big monsters in the same level.

The voiceovers are textbook definitions of "phoned-in". Everyone sounded like there were just reading their lines.

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True to other reviews, this game is loads of fun for about ten minutes.

True to other reviews, this game is loads of fun for about ten minutes.

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Playstation 3 Controller Charge Kit

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

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

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Prince of Persia

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The graphics and level design in this game are phenomenal, this is one beauty of a game. My wife actually stopped dead in her tracks to comment on the beauty of it.

Gameplay is dead on, I have played for around 5 hours and not once have I been frustrated by unresponsive controls or bad camera angles etc...99.9% of all my mistakes I can blame on myself.

Elika is a beauty and her role is perfect, she is the perfect AI companion, and she never hinders gameplay. The only complaint I might have about the game is that it's set up so you can't really fail, she is always there to bail you out.

Trophies galore!

I purchased this for the PS3 because of the controller, I am one of the few that absolutely love the Playstation controllers, especially for platforming and action based games. FPS games I give the nod to my 360 and that wonderfully bulky controller.

In my opinion this game is a must buy, PS3, 360, doesnt matter, go out and buy this phenomenal game now.

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To give some perspective for my review, I think I should point out that on the scale of gamers, I fall somewhere between the "casual fan" and the "obsessive fanboy."

With that said, I found Prince of Persia disappointing for several reasons. First and foremost was Ubisoft's (second) failure to fully take advantage of their astounding open-world engine. I cannot dispute that the developer has, like Assassin's Creed, created an extraordinarily beautiful world with some of richest colors and textures I've seen on the PS3. In the case of PoP, the cell-shading animation of the Prince, his allies, and his villains is reminicent of Okami...jaw-droppingly gorgeous. But while the graphics astound, the gameplay suffers. It was a groundbreaking to be able to interact with every nook and cranny around the player, but the luster of this level of interactivity quickly wears off. I still have the sense that there has to be some way that Ubisoft could improve the gameplay to be less repetetive. The gold-standard for open-world gameplay has to be GTA4, in my opinion, and the city feels ALIVE. In PoP, however, the world seems to be nothing more than an excuse to showcase beautiful scenery and show-off how cool some of the player animations can be...you never feel as connected to the world as you do to Liberty City.

My second complaint is one that I've read on this product review, but I'll point it out anyway. The game is wholly comprised of the following pattern: execute acrobatic moves until you reach an enemy, fight the enemy...and repeat. The acrobatics and animations of both the "traveling" and the "fight" are seemless and stunning, but they happen over and over and over again. I found myself bored rather quickly.

Finally, I found this game incredibly easy. I completed the main story in less than ten hours. I did not die once as the Prince's companion makes such an occurrence a virtual impossibility. I easily won eight or so boss battles by pressing the "SQUARE" button repeatedly. And finally, the game will prompt which button to push in combat situations...the computer gives you a crutch you cannot turn off. Dissenters might point out that by button mashing in combat situations I am missing out on some beautiful extended combos and animations. I counter with the opinion that a combat system is seriously flawed if the player can easily succeed by pressing one button continuously.

Overall, I'm in the middle on PoP simply because it was incredibly beautiful and had a decent story with excellent characters. If I were you, however, I'd wait to buy this at a discount instead of paying full price. As beautiful as it is, you shouldn't be in a rush to pay full price for PoP.

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The new entry in Prince of Persia is actually not related to the old POP/PS2 games. Our new Prince is just a ordinary man who accepts the responsibility of cleansing the world. This is a entirely new story and the gameplay is totally new. The main character has four moves mapped to the face buttons.. as simple as that. The same action button does different thing at different times based on your situation. It makes it for a smooth gameplay. No complicated button combos for movement and no frustrating deaths. I have to applaud the developers for producing a very satisfying game play with simple mechanics.

Artstyle is so refreshing, it is this generations OKAMI. Character animations are the best we have ever seen in video games. As the game progresses prince can pull off some amazing tricks like roof crawl, it is a pure visual feast. There is a lot of variety in play mechanics. There are even some flying quests, carrying Elka in your back. First you travel through infested dark world where the game play is totally linear. Once you beat the final boss the level gets freed from corruption, it becomes cheerfully colorful. Then it becomes like mario star collection. More skillfull you are more you can collect. The second try of the levels are lot more difficult than the first runup to kill the big boss. Which makes it a win-win for every one. Skilled players can go all out in collection to get skills faster and earn trophies. Where in normal players can finish the game without throwing the controller to the wall. What ever the situation you are in Elka will save you. You miss judge a jump she is there, you screw up in combat and want a break she will help you. Combat is near perfect this time around.. no mindless button mashing. Every boss battle is different from other. Some require Elka, some require use of environment etc. etc. I personally like the new combat compared to the old POP games. If are patient and chain the combos you can beat them in 2 or 3 rounds. Especially when you start to chain areal combos it gives chills. Visual combat animations for combos are amazing. It is not as extravagant as DMC4, but very well done.

The main character prince comes with all the necessary skill from the start of the game. There are some good chain combos for combat to learn. On the other hand Elka gets new power-ups and becomes better as you collect more goodies. She is be best female companion video games ever had. She is always helpful and nice. Without her Prince can't do much, but very unassuming and humble. I liked her more than the main character. The story is her quest to free the world from corruption and prince is more like a mule carrying her around the world. I know it sounds bizarre, the story is amazingly tied well.

I have played the game couple of times, it plays silky smooth. No frame rate issues or hangs. Even though it is built on AC engine, the game is more true to the orignal POP than AC. Dont pass on this one, at least give it a rent. Even if you have never played previous POP or AC this one is a must have.

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This game is truly one of the most enjoyable games I've played in many years. It reminds me of playing some of the earlier Nintendo games such as Legend of Zelda because of the pace and relaxation of the whole experience. There is no hurry in this game and no annoyances that you find in many other games. This is a nice break from some of the awesome but sometimes stressful pace and feel of some of the newer games out there. P.O.P. gives you plenty of opportunities to stop and smell the roses and to check out the BEAUTIFUL scenery that this game provides. Most games I play lately require me to sit up or stand up because they require extreme vigilance and concentration, but this one is more of a sit back and relax kind of exerience.

POP is simply just a lot of fun with no hassle. Some may complain that it's too easy, but this game is meant to provide you with a different type of entertainment than all the others. Controls are easy going and very rhythmical. The graphics are outstanding. The story is very easy to get into and not extremely complicated either. If you're looking for a change of pace or just a nice way to relax on the couch, this is the game to pick up. It's just a beautiful piece of art. Enjoy.

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Sands of Time is by far the most fun platform of all time in my opinion. It was both breathtaking and revolutionary. Unfortunately, the next two sequels were more cookie cutter and repetitive with a fake dark atmosphere and repetitive, needless fighting.

This games returns to the fun of the Sands of Time. The acrobatics are the showcase. The atmosphere, though not the most vibrant, can be lush at times. The concept is simple you go to an area, find a way to the boss level, fight the boss, the area becomes "fertile", then you explore the area and get light seeds. You get enough seeds, you get a power. Your goal is to make all 25 grounds fertile, then fight the main boss.

You jump, drop down, climb onto poles. The same usual Prince of Persia stuff with the great, easy to understand mechanics. No falling because you misaligned yourself, no dying because you didn't press two buttons at the exact right time.

There are only about 3 puzzles and they are relatively easy. There are also very few enemies you only have to fight the boss at the end of a fertile ground, and possibly a simple enemy in between the grounds. The amount of fights has reduced significantly. The main change to the platforming dynamics is Elika, a princesses who helps you double jump and can pick you up when youmeaning you never die. This allows you to actually worry about the game as opposed to worrying about whether you can make a jump.

And for fighting no needless swarms to take care of. As usual, there are a combos you can use, you can use Elika's magic, and that's about it.

It's not all great though. There are two main problems the boss fights are long. You face the same boss for each level 5 times, and these things take forever. Each fight is about 10 minutes long of basically button mashing. Really boring and dull after a while. The second main problem are the special powers your receive. Basically, you jump to a plate, and then you either jump to another plate, fly, or run on a wall. This is basically eye candy with game mechanics that don't run well. You'll find this to an tedious exercise of trial and error. These two things break the flow of the game tremendously.

All in all, it's a fun, simple game that returns to the splendor that was the Sands of Time.

Pros:

Great acrobatics

Open ended

Fun

No walkthrough needed

Less emphasis on fighting

Cons:

Bosses are somewhat annoying

Graphically no wow factor

The "special powers" are annoying.

Time to Complete: 12 hours

Difficulty Level: Low

Frustration Level: Low

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Battlefield Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition

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Battlefield Bad Company 2 is an excellent game. The single player is spectacular and the multiplayer is more addicting than Call of Duty games. For anyone who has played a previous "Battlefield" title, there's a familiar formula here that has been reworked for an even better online experience. Since the majority of players will be playing online most of the time, I'll go into some detail on the multiplayer aspects. The maps are large and the gameplay is challenging. Unlike some other first person shooter games, you have to really employ some strategy and you must work as a team if you really want to win. In Bad Company 2, your team consists of squads, up to 4 people in each squad. You can create objectives for you and your squad memebers and you can "spot" enemy team members by putting them in your cross-hairs and pushing the "select" button instantly showing your entire squad where this enemy player is located (it puts a large orange triangle over their head and shows their location on your squad-mates mini map.) Bad Company 2 also has 4 awesome multiplayer modes: Conquest, Rush, Squad Rush, and Squad Deathmatch. Most everyone knows the object of a deathmatch, get your team as many kills as you can and make sure your team has more kills that the other team if you want to win. Well Battlefield 1942/1943 were both known for their "Conquest" mode and Bad Company 2 brings it back. The objective is for your team to capture and hold flag points scattered along the map, as long as you own these flag points, you and your entire team can spawn on them. In the Rush game mode, there are M-COM stations scattered throughout the map. One team defends these stations, while the other team tries to destroy the stations by either planting bombs on the stations or tearing the building down (yes, you can blow buildings apart and watch them crumble to the ground smashing any player still inside!).

Ok, now for the benefits of the "Ultimate Edition". The Ultimate Edition includes Battlefield 1943 and Onslaught mode. Battlefield 1943 is a downloadable game from the PS Store that usually costs $14.99 and it is a fun throwback that was built off of the original hit Battlefield 1942 that was released on the PC. There are only 4 maps in BF 1943 but it is still a great World War II game. The other extra is Onslaught co-op mode. The Onslaught mode is a downloadable add-on to Bad Company 2 that usually costs $9.99 at the PS Store but is now included with the Ultimate Edition. Onslaught is a co-op online game mode in which you and 3 other squad mates can take part in. It is a very fun game mode that is sure to add even more re-play time to an already addicting game.

Now for the negatives about this game... Actually, I have very few complaints about Bad Company 2. A few people have complained about getting randomly booted from online matches, I have never had this happen and I have logged over 45 hours in the multiplayer modes. I do wish that there was an option to play 4 player (or even 2 player) split-screen online. I also think that the helicopters are way too dominant. They are very hard to take down once an enemy player gets in one.

All in all, Bad Company 2 is a GREAT game! If you are looking at this game and considering it, you should buy it, or at least checkout the full professional reviews at some other websites. I downloaded the demo before the game was even out, and I knew it was going to be good. I pre-ordered it and paid $60 for it, then bought this version for the Onslaught mode and Battlefield 1943 and gave my old version to a friend so he could play online with me. This Ultimate Edition is a great value at only $40, you get the Onslaught mode free (usually an extra $10) and Battlefield 1943 (usually $15)! That's $25 worth of free content, not to mention the VIP code that comes with all new versions of Bad Company 2 giving you access to some FREE map packs.

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I loved COD4, and MW2. I spent so much time playing those games. But I got to a point where I was just SICK of it. I didn't play a shooter for a good couple of months. I didn't want to spend a whole bunch of money on Black Ops either. I recently got the itch to play again and plugged in MW2... still tired of it. Oddly enough, the day after that, this game went on sale for 27 dollars, and I picked it up without hesitation.

It is an entirely different experience from the COD games. There is a bullet drop on sniper rifles... totally awesome. Now when you make a longshot with the sniper, you have to aim higher to account for this. I fricken love it, because now you feel accomplished when you get that long distance headshot. Plus, you actually have to work as a team. If you run around trying to be a badass, chances are you will get killed. The emphasis here isn't team deathmatch. Its all about capturing enemy bases, or destroying enemy objectives. I love the fact that you can tag an enemy, and said enemy is instantly visible to all your teammates.

Theres a lot of guns here, different equipment, and the expected perks and attachments of most FPSs right now. The inclusion of vehicles adds a lot as well. Boats, land vehicles, and various air vehicles make for an exciting match. I will admit though, it gets annoying when every single person hops into a tank or a helicopter.

A quick warning that was already stated by another reviewer: being new to this game right now is rough. Be prepared for that.

Plus, this edition gives you sooo much extra stuff. BF1943 is alright, and I havent played the other mode that you download, but what I can attest to is the greatness of the extra maps you get.

I recommend this, especially for people who are finally tired of COD and want a different type of game.

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I'm not here to provide a lengthy review about the gameplay, if you want that I recommend going to gamespot, gametrailers, and IGN, for a professional review instead of getting countless skewed biased reviews from fanboys. I will say, however, that this is a great deal on a very good game. Bad Company 2 has a thriving online community that rivals that of Modern Warfare 2, so if you're looking for a fun shooter to play online, you've come to the right place.

People seem to be a little unsure just what is included in the package. You get the original Bad Company 2 game (40 dollar value), the VIP code for the map packs (if you buy the game used you have to purchase a VIP code for 10 or 15 dollars to be able to download the map packs), you also get BC2's DLC Onslaught mode (a 10 dollar value) and Battlefield 1943 (15 dollar value). If you do the math, it's easy to see why I consider this to be a great value.

I can't tell you whether or not you'll like the Bad Company 2 or Battlefield 1943. Both games are a lot of fun and have very unique FPS personalities. Check out professional reviews to see if it's up your alley.

Note: I purchased this game when Amazon had it listed at 40 dollars. If you can get it for that value, it is a must buy. 60 is still a good deal though.

If you are a parent concerned about the violence in either game please be aware that it is Rated M (17+). The game does have minimal violence/blood (no where near the most violent games on the market) and some harsh language. Also playing online always increases the chances of running into other players swearing.

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I bought this game so that I could have a feel for Battlefield for when Battlefield 3 comes out. I never played this game before, but once I did, I could not stop playing it. This game overall is better than all the FPS shooters out there. I was a huge fan of Call of Duty; I played MW1, MW2, BO, and I was going to preorder MW3. After playing Battlefield Bad Company 2, I will not even waste any time or money on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Everything that I hated about COD (campers/noobtubers/claymores/TRYHARDS/quickscoping/etc) was not seen in Battlefield. Overall classes and playing is more even so its up to a person's real skill rather the gun and the perks they have. (For example: my friend has a 2.0+ KDR on Black ops and when he switched over to this with me, he has about a .01 KDR while I have a 1.14 right now.) This game takes tactics and real knowledge/skill to play, not just run and gun to build up killstreaks and then let those do the work for you. Plus it is a team based game, so you do not have to worry about 5-year-old kids screaming that they just got noobtubed or listen to a guy you just owned scream at you because you have no life. This game is a MUST, or at least until Battlefield 3 comes out.

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Don't buy this edition!

Let me start by saying that items like this really get me mad. Buyers have the choice of whether to buy the standard edition of a game like this one (Battlefield Bad Company 2) for a lot less money...or they can pay more to get the "ultimate" edition with all of the extra content. I have always been a person that likes to get everything for a game...so I bought this. However, what no one tells you (especially Amazon) is that the code you get to download all of the extra content EXPIRED 2 YEARS AGO! So I essentially paid a lot more money for a game with a code that was no good after August of 2011.

There should have to be some sort of disclosure about expiration dates if they continue to sell these types of games. It is false advertising to say that it includes tons of extra content but then you cannot get any of it. As a lawyer, I may file a lawsuit over this issue. I should not have to worry as a consumer about getting screwed by false claims like this.

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Tales of Xillia (Collector's Edition)

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Wonderful game, and a beautiful C.E

It's so nice to see more and more tales game coming to NA and it's a bigger pleasure to know that the games from longtime fans is bringing in so many more. The Statue is a symbol of how our support has paid off and it is stunning. It may be pricey but the CD and artbook are sturdy and attractive to an amazing game but the statue takes the cake. It's numbered and everything to really feel unique

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Ever since I first played Tales of Destiny way back in 1999 I have been in love with the Tales franchise. While not as immediately recognizable in the mainstream gaming community as the Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest/Warrior RPG juggernauts, the "Tales of" series of games have always had a loyal fan base due to the great stories and combat that is the hallmark of the games. The question of whether or not to purchase the latest game in the franchise was a no-brainer for me, and I can say with 100% certainty that I am so happy that I indulged myself.

Controls, Music, & Animation

Every Tales game is painstaking in its delivery of beautiful graphics and music, and Tales of Xillia (henceforth referred to as "ToX") continues in that tradition. Simply put, this game is gorgeous and takes every advantage of the PS3 hardware to simply amaze me. The world of Xillia is bright, colorful, and varied. Environments are dynamic; each exploration area is divided by little "breaks"; while this may seem annoying, the lack of lag when going through a doorway into the next room is practically non-existent. The screen flashes black for one moment and then you are free to control your character.

In addition to the beautiful backgrounds, the characters are 3D mirrors of their anime-inspired sprites used in the cut scenes. While you do notice the difference between the 2D drawing of Milla (the female protagonist) and her 3D avatar, the seamless transition negates any of the very minor aesthetic details. Finally, each character in the game is unique, sporting their own look, and enemies are just as varied and detailed as the "good guys".

Musically speaking, Tales of Xillia boasts an amazing orchestral arrangement with songs to suit every zone in the game. It is truly beautiful and lends itself well to the atmosphere of the story. When you are in an ominous, dark dungeon the music is creepy, with violins and woodwinds playing higher and slightly off-key, creating the ambiance of a thriller movie. Sound effects cover every aspect of movement, helping to bring the world of Xillia to life. If your character is moving through shallow water, swishing noises will occur with each step. The crackle of fire whispers through a zone, subtlety lighting a path. Birds chirp. When the graphics and sound come together, you will find yourself immersed in a world of magic, mysteries, and more than a few baddies to kill.

The controls in ToX are spot-on. Combat is real-time, so players need to be aware of their characters and the baddies on the screen. At the beginning of the game you can alter whether you want harder enemies, a longer input time for combos, and your Xand Y-axis movement [meaning whether pressing upward with the control stick will move the camera up (normal) or down (inverted)]. I chose the hardest setting and kept the input time as "Normal". In the beginning enemies attack slower, which is good as it gives you time to acquaint yourself with the mechanics of combat. While pressing the "X" button will make your character charge forward and attack a target, you also have different magic/elemental-based attacks that can be access from the menu (the "¬▲" button) which vary based upon who you chose as your protagonist to control. Thus, combat sometimes needs a good strategy; just jumping in and whacking enemies with your weapon does not always work. In this way ToX enhances the gameplay by adding a level of strategy. Once you form a party, coming up with a plan of attack becomes critical; you will be able to combine attacks and setup AI strategies to maximize your combat proficiency (your cohorts will be controlled by AI; from the party menu you can adjust their combat focus, for instance: should that character conserve TP (mana) or go all out and cast the most powerful spells each battle? Do you want a character to heal exclusively or to heal AND attack?)..

Finally, in regard to the map and character control, Xillia has everything nailed. The camera rests comfortably in a 3rd person perspective of your character. The camera rotates freely, enabling you to see a complete map and minimizing the risk of an enemy sneaking up from behind. Since enemies are seen on the map and battles are not random encounters, this is a very important function.

Story

ToX has an over-arching plot of determining why the elements are out of harmony and how to restore mana to the world. When one of the kingdoms in the world of Xillia experimented with powerful magic, they unwittingly caused widespread devastation by draining the world's mana. It is your job to figure out what happened and how to fix it before the other kingdoms start an all-out war.

While the story itself is your basic good-vs-evil RPG fare, the depth of the storyline, the complexity of the characters (their personalities and motives) and presented in a manner to both intrigue the player and to soldier onward to learn more. In addition, ToX gives you TWO games in one; at the beginning you choose either the male (Jude Mathis) or female (Milla Maxwell). In either case, the story will unfold from the perspective of THAT character. Thus, while you will travel with the other person regardless, you will only interpret events through the eyes and mind of your protagonist. This, of course, means that you will want to play through the game AGAIN to see another side to the story!

As the story progresses, you will find yourself watching numerous cut scenes and work to cultivate not only new abilities for combat but also the friendships of others in your party. Using a robust crafting system, ToX adds another level of depth by encouraging the player to explore and find items. All of this combined will suck you into the game and make you want to press onward (maybe to the detriment of your job... make sure that you don't miss work in your zeal to beat the game!).

Overall

To simplify this review, let's recap:

Pros:

1) Beautiful combat system that keeps enemy encounters fun and challenging,

2) No random encounters! Enemies are seen on the map and can be avoided, if desired,

3) Beautiful environment, unique characters, and an amazing soundtrack,

4) Game controls are easy to pick up and play,

5) LOTS of replay value: play through the character-specific storyline depending upon the hero,

6) Wonderful and often-humorous storytelling, encouraging dialogue with others,

7) Lots to explore and many items to find; exploring the world is visually rewarding!

Cons:

1) It costs money; but I guarantee that you will find this to be the best $60 spent on a game this year!

2) The cut scenes can be a little long at times, but this is a minor irritation at best,

3) That Tales of Xillia 2 won't be available in the U.S. for a while!

Thus, simply put, ToX is one of the best games that I have acquired and played in 2013. The story is entertaining, the gameplay is fun, combat isn't random and does require strategy (you can't just button-mash and expect to win), and you can replay the game a second time to see the story from another viewpoint. Oh, and did I forget to mention that the graphics are gorgeous and the soundtrack is amazing?

If you haven't already clicked that "Buy" button, you should really do so. This game is a must-have for PS3 owners, Tales franchise fans, or the RPG-lover in your life. This is truly one of the best games I have played, and I encourage you to explore the world of Tales of Xillia for yourself!

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I love the tales games it's my favorite RPG franchise and tales of Xillia is the evolution of all Tales Games, besides, the Collector's Edition has what every fan wants, music, art and toys! Great game, great story, combat system and fun. Go and buy it!

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Wonderful game + Amazing collector's edition, what else can I ask for? The Milla Statue is just amazing and collection worthy, the music is great and the graphics are simply breathtaking. The Milla statue is on a very sturdy numbered box, art book is hardbound and the cd is on a crystal case. Not to mention the bonus DLCs. The collector's box could be a little thin than i expected but all in all it's a great package.

Game Play, Animations

The game play is easy to understand and i like how i can easily pick up from where i left of because there is a reminder of what i must do to progress to the story. The graphics and music are beautifully made. Character developments and story are also good even though its cliche at most parts. additional DLCs are interesting. Some changes the battle music and some have additional accessories. You can switch the character you are controlling on the world map so you can enjoy looking at the DLC as you walk around. Side comments or dialogues (after battles or during explorations funny at times). Maybe my only complain would be the dubbing. The voices fits them but some times the sound quality seems off. I mean, sometimes it felt like they were talking from across the room or they will talk with inconsistent levels (some will sound low and some will suddenly become high). But over all it's a very enjoyable play.

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Maybe the story-mechanic didn't work as well as it should be in theory, and some characters behave in a cliche manner; but the gameplay is totally awesome. Branding the best combat mechanics in a while (except for Graces F), the battles are fast, and fun. The story takes some amazing and unexpected plot-twists and the quest can get very addictive.

If it ain't for some cliche points, a semi-broken narrative (imposing a 2nd walkthrough to actually understand several points) and a disappointing final dungeon and battle; the game is totally worth it.

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Siren: New Translation

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Siren is a well rounded realistic game that pulls you into the story as if you were there yourself. I have had moments playing it where I have really been scared, which is what a horror game is made for. The voice actors are great and the realness of the game comes through here since the Japanese characters speak in there language and the American characters speak in English which adds that authentic feel. If you are debating whether you are going to buy this game are not and love horror/thriller games, GET IT

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Nuketown 2025 Redeem Code for Playstation 3

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Anyone looking to purchase DLC Maps for BLACK OPS II do not purchase this!! Read the fine print, becase all he is selling is a piece of cardboard with a used up NUKETOWN 2025 code on it, these are not actual DLC MAPS!! & So were clear you can purchase the BLACK OPS II special edition set for less than what he's charging for a peice of cardboard!

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This is a purchase for an UNUSED game code! Some people on here are trying to rip you off, yes, but I got my code cheap and it worked fine.

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This guy is completely honest. I recommend to anybody, received my order with in minutes after buying. Well worth the money. I will save as a fav.

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007 Quantum Of Solace

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With a slew of more notable shooters set to be released around the same time as "Quantum of Solace," it was to be expected that not much attention would be paid to the latest "007" title. And that is a pity. Especially for those gamers who've had their fill of aliens and beige-hued war zones. The Playboy-esque high-style of Bond's latest adventure might be just what they're looking for.

Though the graphics aren't quite textured or shaded as nicely as they could have been, they serve their function in conveying the elegant atmosphere which makes up the secret-agent mystique. When you're running around the rooftop of an opera house with a silenced sniper rifle, or engaged in a sub-machine gun firefight in the Romanesque spa of a luxury hotel, you can't help but feel that your coolness factor just rose a couple of notches. And the gameplay weaves seamlessly into these settings. You can take cover behind just about any object, triggering a toggle from your default first-person perspective to a comprehensive third-person view of Bond and his surroundings (think "Rainbow Six")--extremely useful when facing flanks of enemies that would otherwise overwhelm you. "Takedowns" are useful tactics for silent killings, or when you're out of ammo and the option of reloading just wouldn't be quick enough. The only complaint I have with this feature is that often times when you're facing two or more enemies in close quarters and you go for a takedown, you're then spun around and left facing a different direction, and if you're not quick in figuring out exactly what direction you need to turn back to in order face the remaining foe(s), you're pretty much dead.

Unlike most other shooter titles, all the action takes place while on foot. There are no vehicle pursuits. However, there is a point in the game when you shoot from a mounted machine gun on a helicopter, but the copter is grounded, having just crashed. However, the battles on foot were engaging enough that I personally didn't even realize this until after the game was over. But it's worth mentioning for those who may be partial to vehicle gameplay.

In the end, the only real complaint I'd have is that I wish there was more. You could complete the game in under six hours on your first go-around, and when it's over you're left wishing there was at least a few more hours worth of game. But then again, if you're left wanting more, what you did get probably wasn't all that bad of a thing. It certainly wasn't in this case.

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Best bond game since Goldeneye.

I love the third person playing. You can set you target and then shoot. It is nice because you feel like you are really in the action, and can take sometime setting up until a grenade is throne where you are hiding.

Only problem with the game is that you can't play multiplayer just in your home with others on the one playstation. You can only play multi online. I wish these guys who design these games would keep that aspect into the multiplayer. Not everyone plays online all the time. What are suppose to do when you have friends over. I guess we will have to play Madden or other sports games becasue they undertand that concept. This is the only reason this game is getting four stars, or I would give it five.

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When i first heard the new James Bond game release was going to be built around the Call of Duty 4 engine, i've been waiting eagerly to get my hands on it.

Offline, it's an amazing game. This game jumps back and forth between the events of Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. The levels are very detailed. The enviroments are more destructible than Call of Duty 4, which definately adds to the full Bond expirence. Some levels have diverted dramatically from the movie. Such as La Chiffre's abduction by Obono includes the hotel being secured by his militia. I understand that between the two movies, they needed to expand for a better game expirence. Levels that were closer to the movie scenes were amazing. The sinking apartment in Venice couldn't have been pulled off any better, in my opinion. The game incorporates a third person view for around the corner shooting like in the Rainbow Six franchise. Another added feature that definately improves the gameplay. One feature i did not care for was the QTE events. Buttons flash on the screen, you must quickly respond or risk losing a hand to hand fight. Most QTE is done while in close quarters, and is up to the player how little or how much it's utilized. The boss sequences require the QTE system, but seems more entertaining than previous bond games with the generic helicopter or dual rocket launcher wielding soldier.

Sadly, one hindering factor in my opinion is the multiplayer. Not nearly as crisp as Call of Duty 4. You earn cash per round to purchase your choice of weapons, upgrades, and special abilities. I like the freedom of choosing what to get next, rather than suffering through several firearms and perks you could care less to ever use. Various modes seem like they were borrowed from the Metal Gear Online series, along with the classic free for all and team death match. Over all, characters look and feel clunky. The learning curve is harsh because of the buy-what-you-want system for more expirenced and aggressive players. Overall, i think the multiplayer was not polished over to make the release date.

PROS:

-CoD4 Graphics engine

-Great offline level designs

-Levels chalk full of enemies to compete with a Bond movie body count

-Added over the shoulder cam to fire around corners and blind fire is definately what CoD4 was lacking.

-Most levels are very fast paced, adding to the Bond expirence

CONS:

-Online Multi-player is definately lacking

-The "hacking" sequence of unlocking doors gets rather old very fast

-The gun selection seemed fairly small compared to previous Bond games

-No real special bonuses after completion of the game such as unlocked guns

-The final stage's high difficulty is ridiculously unbalanced from the rest of the game.

-Fairly short. Game was beaten on medium difficulty within two (long) sessions.

Overall, i highly recommend this game offline. Honestly, a lot about this game reminds me of the original Goldeneye 64. The levels are extensive with tons of villians between you and the objective. The physics, destructible enviromets, and overall gameplay layout make you want to replay levels over and over again. EA could've spent more time on certain aspects, but compared to other movie based games rushed to coeincide with the theatrical release, this definately could have been much worse. DO NOT buy this game if you're looking for solid online multiplayer, very long first time through gameplay (such as RE4), or can't play a game again once you've beaten it. If you can enjoy a well made FPS, playing the levels again and again you won't be disapointed.

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Just to set some context: I am writing this review in 2011, bought this used for $15 for the PS3.

This game uses the Call of Duty 4 engine and it shows. By 2011 standards I am surprised that the graphics hold up pretty well, solid if not spectacular at times. My main complaint is that there are no driving sequences, unlike Blood Stone that has this.

As an FPS I could see how it got lost in the shuffle when it was released. Nothing ground breaking. What makes this game special is the fact that it based on the Bond IP. Daniel Craig looks good, the menus are taken from the movie, the scenery, music and character acting make for a good Bond experience. There is a stealth system where you "stick" to things to hide and for cover. I like the the function where you can dash from one stealth position to the next, sometimes you can get thru an entire room this way. What I was not impressed with was the hand-to-hand combat. The hand-to-hand combat is seriously lacking fluidity and function. You issue a command to initiate a take down, then you are told to press another random button to do it successfuly. No matter if you are successful or not you will always end up facing a different direction than you started. The whole thing just doesn't flow smoothly and it's very hard to fight more than one at a time.

What is also missing from QoS is a bit of the flashiness that Blood Stone offers. A lot of exciting action but never quite the hollywood climax to a battle that Blood Stone has. Also the cut scenes actually look a little worse than the regular game play. The cut scenes use the same engine but it looks like they are pre-render and compressed.

The online multiple player is nothing spectacular. I was suprised to be able to find team vs team games pretty quickly so many years later. But this was my leats favorite portion of the game. After playing single palyer I will usually finish my sessions 10 to 15 minutes of multi-player, which has the most annoying "proximity is planted" voice clip over and over again.

So in summary I would say QoS gives us a solid and proven FPS engine with the addition of stealh and Bond IP. It is missing vehicle play and flashy cut scenes. The mutliplayer is very basic and uninspired and the hand-to-hand take downs just are not up to par, even for 2008. If you are a Bond fan I would say this game is an absolute bargain at $15.

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I bought this game in 2008 and it sat in my backlog until this month. I decided to play it and I'm shocked that I let such a good game sit for so long. The graphics aren't the best but it does have some nice bright in dept colors. The controls are the similar to the Call of Duty series but modified slightly. The 3rd person cover view works perfectly and makes the game much more interesting. This uses the same cover system Gears of War uses. Not too sure why this game is so underrated but I'm guessing people wanted something amazing like the N64 was but it didn't meet their expectations but it did for mine. The shooting was fun and the storyline didn't hold your attention for you to watch the entire clips so i usually skipped them. Other than the lack of a good storyline this game was worth the money i paid for; Now this game is very cheap and worth being played through. I still play the multiplayer and it's pretty fun and addictive.

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Nyko Intercooler Slim for PS3

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I bought this intercooler about 2 weeks ago since I play for a couple hours straight and bricked my previous 2 60gb launch PS3's (blurays wouldnt read anymore and ylod). So with this slim I decided no matter how quiet it is I was going to buy a cooling fan when one was available for my 120gb slim. So far its good, despite what the previous review said it fit pretty secure (as long as you dont move the unit around which shouldnt be a problem) and stays flush only thing is you really have to stick the ac plug in really hard to push it all they way in the intercooler. It does make the slim louder put not as loud as my old PS3's not a big deal, and after awhile if you do put your hand over the fans you can feel all the hot air it spits out. So when it comes to sucking hot air out it is doing its job. The only major problem I had with it was a couple of days later I noticed it wouldnt turn off after shutting down my PS3, I thought I had a defective unit but figured out what was causing it. The problem was I had remote play "on" so I can get my PSP to turn on my PS3 on remotley as long as i had a internet connection, so even though i shut down my PS3 just the fact they wireless connection was still on the unit (evident by the wireless light still blinking when the unit is off) despite the PS3 being shut off it would still keep the fans on. So turning the option back off solved that problem and now the fans shut off when I turn my system off. So if you play for a couple hours straight and want piece of mind I suggest you go and buy this. Four stars for me but 1 star docked for the minor problems of fan not shutting off problem, ac plug hard as heck to plug in, and minor fan noise.

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I didn't read all the comments on amazon but so far nobody has mentioned the buzzing noise that happens after about 3 weeks of use. I bought one of these for my 250 slim and i start buzzing after about 3 weeks. Sounds like one of the fans vibrating loose. By the time I got around to returning it the 30 day was up. So I bought another one, same thing after about 4 weeks. This time it got progresivly louder to the point when it was unbearable. So I unclipped it and piched it in the trash. This product is a POS.

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What a pile of junk! I was having problems with my PS3 overheating and found this product for only $20 so I figured, why not. Well I should have listened to the other bad reviews it got before I purchased it. It is LOUD...even on low speed it is LOUD. Then after 2 weeks of listening to its loudness it starts making an even worse screeching noise! DO not waste your money on this!!

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Squeeze this baby and you are on your way own lemonade stand! It worked at first so I threw away the packaging. Within 48 hours it began to squeal on startup like a ferret on fire. At first this lasted a few seconds and then the cooler would work fine. Over the course of the next two days the squealing lasted longer every time I turned the system on. The high/low button never worked at all that I could tell. What will I do with this device? I am going skeet shooting next week....

Update: 9/25/12 I decided I would run this screaming black lemon just to see what would happen. After about 50 hours of gameplay, give or take a few, it started to smell hot. Then the fan that was squealing got really loud and then little whisps of visible smoke began to blow out the vent. Suppose I had left the system on to recharge the controller while I did errands or took a nap or something? I took this lump of melted plastic out and, yes I really did go skeetshooting eventually. The most satisfying part of my Nyko experience was watching this Intercooler turn to shards in the air. BUY AT RISK TO YOUR PROPERTY AND POSSIBLY YOUR LIFE. What if I had fallen asleep and it had caught fire?

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This thing forces all the hot air through a narrow space (3 small fans) and results in the front of the PS3 getting very cold, while the back part creating the heat is overheating. It is a terrible design is does the opposite of what is advertises. Do not buy this product. Instead, turn your PS3 so that the back fan can expel air without restriction.

This product is dangerous for a PS3 and voids the warranty with Sony.

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Clash of the Titans

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As a caveat, I'm just a casual gamer who only within the last two or three years finally branched out beyond the likes of Ms. Pac-Man and Mortal Kombat Trilogy (lol) so my standards for what I consider "good" are probably quite different from the guys (and gals) who run out and buy every new game that is released each week. But with that said, I actually found this PS3 Clash of the Titans game to be pretty decent despite what all the "official" magazine reviews and my fellow Amazonians might say.

Yes, film-wise the 2010 remake of Titans was terribly miscast and lacked the cheesy charm that made the original such a classic, but the game proves to be more engaging and definitely keeps you on your toes throughout. I really appreciated the creative license that was taken with the design of the enemy creatures encountered and thought most of the boss battles and cut scenes looked pretty cool from a cinematic standpoint. It successfully avoids trying to mirror the movie to a T, and aside from the most basic plotline which everybody already knows, I had a good time never knowing exactly what kind of original environment I'd end up in next. The voice acting isn't horrible per se, but there are lengthy pauses between lines of dialogue that give character interactions an awkward flow, and a lot of it can't be skipped over.

Gameplay is simple to pick up on, for the most part, but gets repetitive after a short while. Despite dozens of weapons available to acquire, along with their subsequent upgrades, the bottom line is you can get by perfectly fine with button mashing. The closest thing I can compare it to in that respect is last year's Dante's Inferno. Plus the whole thing seems drawn-out in general, asking you to complete endless inane "quests" before finally reaching a certain goal and letting you move on. My main gripe however is that several of the bosses or tasks are actually quite difficult to conquer on the first try, and when you die it tends to restart you at a point set much further back and you have to replay a good chunk of the level, which is frustrating. Not a lot of room for error.

But overall I thought it was a fun game in and of itself, and wanted to take a stab at defending it against all the negativity. Like I said, I am not a seasoned gamer so maybe I'm a little easier to please, who knows. As long as you don't go into it expecting a history lesson, or are still harboring resentment from the movie, I think you'll find it's worth a look.

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well i know my comment might confuse or upset ppl but this truly is the 2nd God Of War & based on something that existed as well from GOW series. I haven't played the whole thing i'm currently on the City Of Argos before venturing out in the Valley where Peresus & the others fight the Giant Scorpions but they are called Scorpinoks lol anyway the fighting is very interesting & the combat sequence is different from GOW but reasonable. This videogame has potential to the story & basically it rocks don't believe me try it out 4 yourself :)

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Clash of the Titans is based on the recent remake of the classic Greek mythology film. Red flags go up immediately with the title as it was released several months AFTER the film instead of coinciding with the theatrical release which is usually the norm. When films are delayed its usually not a good sign so the delay in the videogame for a bad film doesn't bode well. At Clash's core it is a "God of War" clone but lacks that series' gorgeous graphics and terrific gameplay.

The developers incorporated an interesting twist which allows Perseus to steal his enemies weapons and special attacks. The result is a staggering arsenal of some 80 different weapons in all. It's a fun potpourri that includes scythes, scorpion stingers, bows, magical powers, etc...The problem is that many of them are so similar in nature/power that it doesn't feel like there's much uniqueness to them. Even worse, despite this impressive array, your standard sword is going to suffice most of the time, rendering most of the weapons useless. This has become an annoying trend in a lot of games recently. Dante's Inferno offered a huge number of combo attacks but again, Dante's main weapon did the job just fine.

This weapon-seize system is horrendously clunky and annoying. You find yourself constantly swapping out weapons off the menu because they can only be upgraded by performing another steal. You'll find one use for a weapon and then you're putting it back in inventory and grabbing another weapon as you can only equip four at a time. Sticking to your sword is your best bet for the most part.

The main "plot" involves Perseus waging war against his estranged father Zeus and the rest of the Gods and dispatching all manner of mythological beasties along the way. Perseus' life, weapons, and abilities are powered by gathering the souls of life force of the enemies he kills. The combat system is as glitchy as the weapon selection...You are constantly surrounded by multiple enemies but switching to a new target is cumbersome and loses your orientation, often making you have to constantly re-target an enemy.

Outside of hacking and slashing enemies, Clash of the Titans offers little challenge. There are a wide variety of side quests but these become monotonous after a while and serve only to add padding to the game. These involve finding food and items but it's strictly filler material. Should you put in the MANY hours that it will take to finish the game, you can play co-op with a friend...if you have a friend you particularly dislike and want to torture. There is a Challenge Mode that allows you to take on individual missions that you already completed during the single-player campaign.

The graphics are average at best...while the game moves with a fair amount of fluidity, the visuals are jagged and look dated. Definitely not up to par with even the average PS3 game. The voice acting was hollow and stony as one of Medusa's victims. The one saving grace was a dramatic musical score but that's hardly enough to raise the grade.

Bottom line...Clash of the Titans the video game is as ill-conceived as the big screen remake. While the game COULD have been a decent God of War wannabe, the poor design dooms it from the word go. Rent it if you must, but save your $60 for something else.

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The re-imagining of the Clash of the Titans not only disregarded Greek mythology but also gave us this game to add in the long honored tradition of watered down and crappy movie based titles. A hint to the studios, if the game is going to cost $60 and somebody is willing to pay for it, please feel free to "spoil" the movie and try to resemble the plot and characters, especially if it's going to be released months after the movie.

Big Spoiler: The Kraken looks nothing like his movie counterpart, nothing, since when did the Kraken have wing-like ears?

The sub-weapons are useless and annoying to find and upgrade and your main sword is as effective as a rolled-up newspaper and yeah, its non-upgradable. This game tries to emulate the superior God of War series with upgradable weapons, varied enemies and of course, Greek mythology but it fails miserably.

There is some entertainment value if you already mastered all the God of War games and want to see Kratos' wimpier counterpart take on the left overs he didn't kill during his quest for vengeance.Final word of advice, save your money or get it for less than 10 bucks.

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This game started out great. Graphics were really good, soundtrack and effects very good. The character likeness looks just like Sam Worthington. The thing I liked about this game is the number of monsters and bosses you fight. The cool thing are the weapons that you can "take" from the enemies. For example, when you first start out, the enemy is a skeleton with a huge hammer like weapon. At some point in fighting the enemy, it allows you to press L1 to steal the weapon. When you do so, you can actually take that weapon and it becomes part of YOUR arsenal!! This goes for most of the enemies.

Now, what didn't I like? Well, it's very loosely based, and I mean VERY loosely based on the movie. In fact, don't let the cover or the main character fool you. Sure, there is Zues and Hades, and the Kraken, but there were many enemies that weren't part of the movie.

There are a lot of side challenges, but they began to be boring and the game took too long to complete. It became uninteresting and I didn't want to play anymore challenges.

The ending is anti-climactic. Very much so. I didn't think the final battle with the Kraken was exciting at all. I won't spoil the ending.

So, it was an OK game, but don't buy it. Rent it.

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PS3 250GB Uncharted 3: Game of the Year Bundle

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STATEMENT OF PERSONAL BIAS: I've been a PS3 owner ever since the 60GB Classic became available in 2007 and I've been impressed with the PS3's reliability, versatility and its sheer power I've owned both Classic and Slim models, upgraded most, gave away a couple. In the end one's choice for a gaming console is a matter of personal taste and preference but the PS3 is by far the more popular 'gaming' or 'entertainment' implement in our household. And we do own an Xbox.

The FAQ below and the more free-form text that follows are the outcome of the quick unboxing of the Uncharted 3: Game of the Year Bundle.

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THE FAQ:

Q: Why should I buy a PS3 at all? What's it good for?

A: With a PS3 you can play disc-based or downloaded games and this includes no-fee support for multiplayer, play Blu-ray, DVD movies or stream, rent or download movies or your own videos, play CDs or upload and play your own music, upload and display your photos, listen to Internet radio stations, access an ever-increasing number of Internet services such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Music Unlimited, browse the Web, play content off DLNA-compatible computers, laptops, media servers or network-attached storage (NAS) or allow your computers to play content stored on your PS3, integrate with your PSP or Vita portable consoles.

Q: In what ways is the new PS3 different from the current models?

A: The new model (Super Slim) is smaller, lighter, more quiet, more power efficient, has a larger HDD and has discs top-loaded vs. front-loaded on the Slim.

Q: Is the new model less expensive than the Slim?

A: The Super Slim is only available as a bundle at the time I'm writing this (will update). The current bundle consisting essentially of the console itself, a physical game, a downloadble game and 30 day Playstation Plus is slightly more expensive than the plain old model console but sells for less than a similar old model bundle PS3 160GB with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 Blu-ray Disc Bundle which is $300 and it adds only a movie and a 30-day Playstation Plus membership.

Q: Can I get the console without the games and pay less?

A: Not at this time. But the console I helped unbox had the Uncharted 3 shrink-wrapped and it should be possible to sell it through Amazon as `new'.

Q: I am ready to order a PS3 but I'm undecided. Should I buy a Slim or a Super Slim?

A: If you would buy Uncharted 3 with the Slim, then you should pick the new model. If not... it's a matter of preference: front loading (Slim) vs. top loading (this model). Buy the Slim if you can't stand `top loading' your discs but buy this model otherwise because of the small improvements (see first answer)

Q: Should I buy this bundle or should I wait for more choices or a price drop?

A: Either or both are likely to happen post Black Friday but if Uncharted 3 is your kind of game this could still be a good buy,

Q: Isn't Sony expected to announce the PS4 soon?

A: It is likely that Sony's next generation console will be launched in 2013. Sony recently committed to support the PS3 at least through 2015.

Q: If I already have a PS3 is this model worth the upgrade?

A: See the answer to the first question. The new model has an additional 90GB of HDD storage when compared to the 160GB Slim.

Q: I am planning to buy my first Sony console? Should I buy the Slim, the Super Slim (this bundle) or wait for the PS4?

A: We bought our first PS3 in 2007 and we paid a lot for it. The reward was us enjoying it for the 2 years between the time of our purchase and Sony announcing some less expensive models. In our case it was well worth it. I would expect the PS3 to remain a viable gaming platform and home entertainment center for at least two more years.

Q: Is the new model compatible with all my existing peripherals: controllers, Move, Eye camera, keyboard, charger?

A: Yes.

Q: Does this model come with HDMI, USB cables?

A: There is a USB cable in the box but you will have to supply your own HDMI if you need one.

Q: What is actually in the box?

A: The console itself, power cord, composite video cable, USB cable, the controller, Uncharted 3 game in a sealed case, DUST 514 voucher and Playstation Plus 30-day membership, User Guide.

Q: Once I buy this bundle, what else will I need to have a fully functional console?

A: You should buy an HDMI cable if you are going to connect your PS3 to an HD TV. You may also want a second controller. A Move bundle (controllers, camera) is highly optional. A charger should be okay but it's not needed because controllers charge through the PS3's USB ports.

Q: If I buy the 250GB model can I upgrade later to a larger size?

A: Yes, Sony will allow you to replace the existing HDD with a compatible 2.5" SATA drive without voiding the warranty. There are dozens of step-by-step guides on YouTube.

Q: Will I have to pay Sony if I wanted to play co-op or multiplayer games?

A: No. The basic PSN access is free. There is the Playstation Plus option that adds some perks such as free trial games, betas and demos and some discounts on downloaded titles but `non-essential' is the key word. I never felt I needed to pay for that service.

Q: Is there a complete list of services currently on the PS3?

A: This is what is available at the time I'm writing this: NFL Sunday Ticket, Hulu Plus, Netflix, YouTube, Vudu HD Movies, Crunchyroll (anime), NHL Gamecenter Live, MLB.tv, XOS College Sports, CinemaNow, Laugh Factory Live (beta), Music Unlimited.

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SLIMS vs. SUPERSLIMS

It's likely that Sony may stop making/selling the existing 160/320GB Slim models and this 250GB and the upcoming 500GB models with their various 'bundles are going to be the only models to choose from in the near future. At the time of my writing this review this 250GB Uncharted 3 Game of the Year bundle is the only 'super slim' configuration available with the 500GB bundle expected to launch in October.

The few hands-on hours I spent with this model convinced me that the new PS3 is a slight improvement over the models it replaces and here are the changes:

Price yes, the 250GB Super Slim's bundle costs more than a plain 160GB Slim but it's a bundle it comes with a physical game and a download voucher in addition to the console. There is a resalable, shrink-wrapped copy of Uncharted 3 inside and you could probably sell it at Amazon for more than the price difference between the bundle and the Slim. It's quite likely that we are going to see an unbundled 250GB configuration for under two hundred dollars during the holiday season.

Smaller I believe Sony stated that the new model is 20% lighter than the Slim.

Larger HDD the extra 90GB (250GB vs. 160GB) may not sound like a lot but the extra storage is enough room for maybe 30-40 downloaded games or 20-30 DVD-quality movies.

Burns less electricity the Super Slim comes with a 190W power supply which is 60W less than the Slim's 250W.

Fans are more quiet the smaller model has smaller fans and I could hardly hear them.

Disc loading it's changing from the front-loader to a top-loader method. This method guarantees that you'll never end up with a stuck disc but the sliding door can be noisy.

Finish the shape is more streamlined but the overall impression if 'cheaper looking' when compared to the Slim or the Classic. I personally don't care because my PS3 lives under the TV and it's not seen.

RATING THIS BUNDLE

I tend to like this new model for the several small improvements over the Slim. Because I don't mind `top loading' and `looks' for a console that's not seen don't matter. I would pick this model over the Slim because of the several small improvements. If this was my first PS3 purchase I would buy one with the knowledge that a new model may be announced one year from now because paying less than a dollar a day for one fine gaming and overall entertaining center is well worth it but that's just my view.

I am going to rate this bundle a four stars, mainly because at the time I'm writing this review and at least for the next few weeks we won't have the freedom to choose between a bundle and a just plain Super Slim for a lower price. Uncharted 3 is a great Sony exclusive and we already own a copy and I'd prefer to buy a copy because I wanted to, not because I have little choice.

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I already have 3 PS3s in my house, but was in the market for another so I could use one purely as a media hub for video, music, and photos. When the PS3 "Super Slim" was announced, I had mixed feelings about its design. It's definitely smaller and sleeker than the PS3 Phat and Slim, but the disc loading system seemed a bit cheap to me, and not a fan of those grooves on top either. Looks aside, this PS3 performs just like its older brothers while using less power. Because there is less material between the disc and the shell of your console, you can hear the disc drive spinning louder than other PS3 versions, but you would only notice it if you were playing with no sound. In the end, if you are in the market for a PS3 than this is definitely the best, most efficient version to get, but if you already have an older model it really isn't worth upgrading because it adds no new features.

Good

-500gb HDD

-replaceable HDD (2.5" HDD bay)

-50% smaller than the original PS3

-25% smaller than the PS3 slim

-comes with Unchartered

-uses less power than older versions

-performance is on par with previous models

-good build quality

Bad

-12gb flash version is not available in the U.S.

-cheap disc loading system

-glossy parts of the console are easy to scratch

-noisy disc spinning compared to previous versions

-no stand included

-no hdmi cable included

-only 2 USB slots

-no PS2 compatibility

-no price drop

-no increase in performance from previous models

Remember when the redesigned PSOne and PSTwo came out? Those were awesome because they were both significantly smaller than their respective versions, and the build quality was top notch. I wouldn't be surprised if Sony redesigned the PS3 again as an "Ultra Slim." That would put a proper end to the PS3 era.

*The OEM HDD in this PS3 is actually smaller than your typical 2.5" HDD, it's the drive you find in some Ultrabooks. You can actually sell it on eBay and purchase a higher capacity standard 2.5" drive.

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This is the official PS3 controller glove from SONY. You won't find this for sale that much longer here on Amazon.com and will have alot of difficulty buying it else where. IMO it is a good protector for the ps3 controller from your average usage. I was getting tired cleaning my controller every so often do to smudging the controller or oils or dry skin from your hands etc. I believe it is made of silicone so it is smooth but not slick. However not sure if it will improve your grip of the controller and thus improve gaming scores etc. This doesnt have molded gripping on it nor will it cushion your hands more. I am satisfied with the purchase as I didnt have to pay very much for it and it shipped fast with the seller I used. Be patient with applying it to your controller for the first time as it does have sensitive peices and you don't want to rip it. I suggest putting it on one side at a time. If your not satisfied with this product you can always remove it as it is non-stick/removable surface.

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