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Intec Rock Icon PS3, PS2 Wireless Guitar

Intec Rock Icon PS3, PS2 Wireless Guitar Compatible with Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero III and Rockband
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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This is a nice guitar. It has higher frets and lower frets for children, or people with small hands.

PROS-

Inexpensive, I bought mine for a surprisingly low price of $12.49

Higher and lower frets

Sturdier Whammy bar than original Rock Band guitar

Strum bar seems better than original Rock Band guitar

Overdrive/star power function is superb, You can go into over drive very quickly(Tilt up and play, during a pause, you just press any random fret, you do not need to wait for actual notes like in Rock Band)

Start/select buttons are smaller and farther from strum bar, no more accidentally hitting select to go to overdrive

Has a PS button

Lightweight

Has guitar mode adjuster, waha, chorus, etc

CONS-

Lightweight(pro and a con), seems very cheaply made

Strum bar is noisy

Smaller than Rock Band/Guitar Hero guitars

Whammy bar is short

The PS button cover came off, doesn't affect game play or controller, it's now just a white button instead of black

Start/select buttons are teeny tiny

(My biggest peeve of this guitar) The lower frets are not solo keys, just normal smaller frets, so during a solo if using the lower frets, you still have to strum

It is made for Right-handed people, ie strum with right hand, press frets with left. You can select lefty mode in-game, but there is no way to have a strap if you are left handed

The receiver is maybe 9in, whilst the Rock Band guitar receiver is only about 4

The strap is shorter than the Rock Band one

Guitar is made of cheap plastic

The D-pad is also troublesome. The d-pad is messed up, right is right, left is left, up is down and down is up.

OVERVIEW-

Great guitar. Has some problems, but it is durable. Great for me to finish my band, (bass guitar, drum mic).

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I had the product for 1 day, and the whammy bar already broke. I put a rubber band around it and then tied to the end where the guitar

strap goes, this worked but still kinda sucked considering the guitars is brand new. Eh, im satisfied, but buy at your own risk.

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For 20 bucks its okay. Strum bar is loud, whammy bar broke after a few plays, put a rubber band around it and the knob where u put your strap, works but wouldn't recommend it

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looked decent for the price but i was sorely mistaken. it never even showed signs of working even after researching the problems. it wasn't worth returning so i set it on fire. do not buy, you will regret it.

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This guitar sucked! I got it in the mail, and the AA batteries wouldn't even fit into the damn guitar! So I couldn't use it! It was worthless, and a waste of my money! then when I contact customer service to get a replacement, they tell me it isn't available anymore. Hmm...I wonder why. Stick with the guitar hero or rock band guitars, they might be a little more money, but at least they work!

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Assassin's Creed II: Game Of The Year Edition (Playstation 3)

Assassin's Creed II: Game Of The Year Edition
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I enjoyed AC2 very much but never had the chance until now to explore the three editional Templar Liars as well as the two previously released DLCs (Battle of Forli & Bonfires of the Vanities) on one disc.

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Virtua Tennis 2009

Virtua Tennis 2009 - Playstation 3
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Ok here my review:

I pre-ordered the game as I am a huge tennis-fan and always waiting for better and improved games to come out to the market. The game play is better than the previous Virtua Tennis. You can customize your players better than in the first game. Also this time you can buy equipment not earn it from winning tournaments.

But I have to say I would have expected Sega to work a little more on the graphics. The graphics in this Virtua Tennis is not as detailed as in the previous game, does not look like a game coming out in 2009. Another thing that I disliked about the previous game was that the tournament mode lets you play only 2 games and 1 set. Come on Sega, a tennis game goes up to 6 and has at least two sets, let us at least have the option to choose it... So I hoped that Sega would bring it to this game, but wrong hope... still only 2 games and 1 set :(

What I like better about this Virtua Tennis, is that now you play your way up against unknown players like in the real tennis rankings. In the previous Virtua Tennis you had to play against the top seeds right away which made the game kind off unrealistic. So for that good job. I just wished they would come out with a game that lets you play 6 games and more than 1 set.

But game play is much better than Top Spin 3. So all in all not an AMAZING game, but for tennis-fans like me, still a lot of fun ;)

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I have been a fan of the VT Series from the beginning so I was really anxious to get the "sequel" to VT3, however I was a little disappointed. The Graphics didn't seem as polished as VT3 and they brought back the annoying original VT music (noise pollution). The ball is still way too big in the game which makes it feel cartoonish like the Wii tennis. The Drop shot is really hard to pull off.

Going through the Amateur tour is a pain, because even if you win tournament after tournament your ranking goes up very slowly. The mini-games are back with some new additions which are equally lame. But even though the graphics are average and the music bad (thank goodness you can turn it off), the game has some good qualities to it.

For the first time in the VT Series you have an amateur tour just like in real life, you play the junior and challenger series before you officially go pro, so that is a good add on. In addition you get to play wanna-be created characters in the amateur tour instead of playing the pros the whole time through the Tour in VT3.

The environment changes as you see the shadows creep across the court which is a new add on, plus the game gives you a better feel of the crowd being involved in your match. The Crowd is now 3D and before every match the camera pans over the stadium which gives you a feeling that you are really playing on a center court. Also SEGA fixed the annoying "dive" shot where in VT if you barely reach the ball you dive for it. Instead now you stretch for it and try to recover more normal.

Also I feel that in VT2009 the players are quicker and the ball goes through the court a little slower than VT3 which gives you more time to set up for your shots. Also I feel that in a way the ball bounced way too much in VT3 and I feel that VT2009 you hit the ball a little more flat which is good. I also feel that the Lob shot has been improved. In VT3 you would be very lucky to score on a lob, but now the lob feels like it goes deeper into the court.

There are new players in the game, but I'm still confused as to why they would have Davenport who is basically retired, and Juan Carlos Ferrero who is like outside of the top 100. I feel they could have added more updated characters like Juan Martion Del Porto or Gael monlifs, etc. I can tell this was a rushed game, but all in all its not a bad game. A little inferior to VT3 in some aspects, but some of the new features make up for it.

Pros: Amateur Tour, Game play, fast pace, updated players, more options in the create a player, more tennis gear to buy and wear.

Cons: Poor graphics, poor sound, getting your ranking to #1 in the amateur tour.

Over all: 7/10

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I bought this game for around 25 bucks because I love Tennis and have never played a Tennis game for the Playstation console. It is worth it for the Career mode alone. You get to start from the bottom and work your way through the ranks playing hundreds of amateur and pro players along the way. Lots of stadiums, shots and players make this game a must for any tennis fan looking for a good game to play. Unless you need 1080p graphics or extremely flawless graphics this game is for you. There are a couple of glitches during game play, but it doesn't affect the game itself, and the graphics aren't "Top of the Line". Overall I am very happy with my purchase.

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I have played this game for quite a while now. It can pass time away, but it definitely can get repetitive. I like tennis and I like playing tennis games. This game is a better multiplayer game in my opinion than a single player. The career mode starts off pretty good, but it really gets repetitive. I don't really know what they could do to fix that though. I do like the fact that you can buy your gear and unlock gear to buy by winning sponsership matches. I recommend this game, but I would say wait for the price to drop.

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Almost everything you could want in a tennis game. I've been playing them since I got addicted on the TG16 and Sega has just hit the zone with this series. The AI is about as good as it gets in a modern pong. Load times are not great, but they don't detract from the fun too much. Graphic engine needs an update, as it looks a touch dated IMO. The amateur seasons leading to pro lets you build slowly overtime. That's a plus in my eyes. Re-playability is amazing. Quick matches, multiplayer and one of the best single player tour experiences. I've had the game for a couple months and it is still at the top of my play list. That's a great value for $20. I'm not that big on collecting trophies on most games. This one is actually pretty fun, as you slowly earn skills and a few trophies through the tennis academy. Which also teaches you some of the more advanced moves. Nice touch. Still room for improvement, especially on the players facial expresions and a few very minor glitches. So close to being perfect.

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Cars 2: The Video Game

Cars 2: The Video Game - Playstation 3
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The plight of video game adaptations of movies is well chronicled, from ET back on the 2600 all the way to atrocities like Thor, Rise of the Silver Surfer and so on.

I'm very happy to say, Cars 2 isn't one of those games.

The game begins with something of a "mini short"...if you haven't seen the movie, obviously you should before playing the game or it won't make any sense! Anyway, it's really cool. Then you go into your "Chrome" training, and advance through several levels of being a secret agent. Some of the modes...

Attack: If you've played Blur, you're familiar with the "Demolition" events, where the goal was to earn as many points until time ran out. Same thing here: You get time for the cars that you blow up, and there are bronze/silver/gold trophies (not PSN ones, just the event) that give you points accordingly.

Race: Just like it sounds...most are 3 laps, some you use powerups on, some you don't. Safe to say there's a fair amount of rubber banding going on...in only 1 race did I win by more than a few seconds, and I'm a fairly seasoned racer (198th in the world out of 35,000 in Blur)

Hunter: You're battling drones in an arena like setting

Survival: How's this for fun: You have to continuously gather batteries to keep your shield up, if it drops, BOOM!

All in all, it's a surprising amount of variety for a kids themed game that will give adults a run for their money.

While Cars 2 has many of the "normal" driving options (i.e., drifting, boosts, etc.) it also adds in a layer of strategy with the Energy meter on your car. When it's full, you basically turn into a nitroing/shielding messenger of doom. But while you're trying to fill it all the way, you're likely going to get passed. So do you try to go for the home run or use your boost to stay out in front before that point? And the courses have shortcuts which usually have gas...which fills your energy faster. You can also drive backwards, on two wheels...in short pretty much whatever you've seen the Cars do in Cars 1 and 2 you can do on the race track.

Speaking of the tracks...they are nice and varied, as are the locals, and have multiple paths to get to the finish line on each.

So grips...yes there's a few...

As in Mario Kart, you're going to get nailed when you're out in front, and in one race in particular I got nailed 3 times in a row by the CPU and went from 1st to 6th.

Some of the graphics are what I call "rough around the edges". Play a game like Dirt 3 and/or GT5 and there's a huge difference.

And, one of the major reasons I gave this game 4 stars vs. 5: All the best racing games give you a sense of SPEED. It seems all too often in this game, even when you're boosting, that you're just not going that fast. Maybe it's because it's more geared towards kids...but I feel like I'm crawling during the races.

The bottom line:

If you've got kids that love Cars and can use the PS3 controls, this is a must purchase.

If you're a racing fan in general...if you can overlook the joking you might get, there IS an amazing amount of depth and strategy for what amounts to a "kids" racing game.

And obviously...if you're a "sim" guy yeah this isn't the game for you. Nothing realistic about gatling guns and jumping off the track through billboards. You won't see that in Gran Turismo. :)

In closing, a great job by the Avalanche developers and Pixar in creating a fun, 2011 racing game based on the Cars 2 movie.

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Okay I want to say I'm not much for Review but this game is Great. My 2 kids love it. 3 & 4yrs. old. They can play co-op 2 players and if I want I can jump in and my wife and play 4player campigan co-op at the same time and progress threw it. I can even do it online with friends. Or play competive. The cars it starts you off with is great cars. They give you a very big selection and give you lightning maqueen. This is a great game and cant stress it enough. You wont be disapointed for your kids or yourself or both. Not to mention the hole house hold family can join in if wanted. And progress at the same time. This game is Awesome. Just Awesome. Graphics are great too. for those that would like to know.

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There aren't a lot of PS3 games I enjoy playing with my 5-6 year old kids. Most games are either too simple/boring for me, or too complex/violent for the kids. This game is the exception. I have had a blast playing the different levels with my boys and, if you have a 3DTV, this is one of my favorite games to play in 3D. The added depth is great, the colors are vibrant and sharp, and there is zero ghosting or crosstalk.

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My 7 year old son had an interesting in purchasing this game so we picked it up. I had low expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised as to how much fun it is. Think Mario Cart and Cars.

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We pre-ordered this game because our four-year-old is a huge Cars fan. It doesn't disappoint at all. The game play is fun with a good amount of variety for a racing game. There are races that are battle-themed and some that are just about speed. It uses the Mario Kart style "question-mark boxes" that give you items to use in the race (in some levels, not all). We haven't gone through too many of the courses yet, but they have all been beautiful. The colors really pop. It is international with locations like Tokyo and Italy, so nicely rendered you'll want to take a vacation there right away. Four-yearold finds it easy in some part and challenging in others. You get to choose which character you race with and each character has a lot of personality. For example, you'll hear Lightning say his classic "Kachow!" It's a must-buy for a Cars fan and much better than the other Cars games. Hope this helps!

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Wanted: Weapons of Fate

Wanted: Weapons of Fate - Playstation 3
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Premise

*Taking place after the film "Wanted," based on the graphic novel, you play Wesley Gibson and his father as they confront other factions of the Fraternity of assasins.

The Good Things

*The video/sound quality was much better than I expected. It's still not as great as other games out there (like "Kill Zone 2"), but it is still a pleasure to watch.

*Includes some in-game unlockable content.

*Controls are easy to master and intuitive.

*Gameplay is relatively easy and linear. It's nothing terribly challenging, but offers the uniqueness of using slow-motion and bullet-curving powers.

*Level designs are good. Everything has strong textures and details. Some areas look as authentic as they should, and even includes some locales from the movie.

*Finally, you can use the cheat codes that were hidden in the "Wanted" special features of the DVD and Blu-Ray. It's a bit of a marketing ploy, I know, but now my collection feels complete.

*The story is not bad, and seems to jive with both the movie and comic book well.

*Characters are good. You can expect the same bad attitude that the movie had (but not quite as bad as the comic). You also get to see more costumed villians around.

*Music is good (same as the movie).

*Has trophies.

The Bad Things

*No multiplayer.

*Had one or two graphical errors.

*Not for kids; rated M for bloody violence and lots of language.

The Questionable Things

*As said above, the gameplay is easy and linear, almost to the point where it offers very little challenge. I don't mind, but it could be seen as overly simple or unoriginal.

At first, when playing the demo, I thought this was just another typical shooter with some horrid graphics. In truth, though, the game has good graphics and the gameplay is fun enough. Above all, I enjoyed the movie too darn much to pass up the game, and now I'm addicted to it. If you're looking for something groundbreaking, you might be dissapointed. Otherwise, you might enjoy this.

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Wanted: Weapons of Fate for PS3 is an awesome game in my opinion. It is fun, action packed, and the way the story changes from present Wesley Gibson to past Cross and back again is really a treat for fans of the movie and comic book alike.

The controls are really easy to get used to, only took me about 30 seconds, especially since there is a tutorial showing you all of the movies in the game. I love the way you can curve bullets, especially while playing Cross with the semi-automatic. Gameplay is very smooth and quick with the exception of when your playing a 'boss'. I will say this; it is difficult to know when your life is low unless you pay attention to the brightness and color scheme of the screen. When the screen goes gray, you are about to die... but if you take cover for a couple of seconds, your life builds again.

Enough praise, now here is my one gripe.. I wish the game had a multiplayer. I know so many people that buy this game will only dream of a massive online multiplayer experience where you get to curve bullets, design your own assasin, and hit the open terrain in crazy bullet flying online action. Even if no online multiplayer at least shoot for an online co-op where a friend can join in on the game sort of in a time crisis kind of way.

Overall, I think this is an awesome game. I have no complaints as of yet. I played it for a couple hours last night and am ready to plop down on the couch for some more bullet bending fun. Pick this game up if you want to be entertained and liked either Stronghold and/or Bourne Conspiracy as a few aspects from those games seep through the cracks of Wanted: Weapons of Fate. You will not be disappointed with this game if you want to have a fun gaming experience.

WARNING: THIS GAME IS IN NO WAY SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 I'D SAY OR THOSE OFFENDED BY LANGUAGE OR GORE.

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Translating Mark Millar and J.G. Jones' Wanted comic to film was one thing, but translating the bullet-laden flick to the video game world seems like a match made in Heaven. Sadly, Wanted: Weapons of Fate is really nothing else but wasted potential. Taking place after the film, you play as Wesley and take down hordes of baddies. The whole curving the bullet technique is here, and is a fun little trick to pull off at first as well. Once you get the hang of it though, as well as the game's controls, Wanted ends up being a pretty boring and easy affair. The fact that the game is so short that you could finish it in an afternoon doesn't help matters any, and neither does the fact that there's no online play either. The game looks decent enough, there's multiple difficulties, and there's some unlockables including alternate costumes and the like, but once you play through Wanted: Weapons of Fate, there really isn't any reason to go back. Were this a budget-priced game, it would definitely be worth checking out, but alas, it isn't, and considering the elements that could have translated so well into the action video game world, the game just ends up coming up so short. All in all, Wanted: Weapons of Fate is worth a rental for fans of the film, but other than that, it's best left on the shelf.

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I bought this game for my husband and he is not a big game junky but when he started to play this game he could not put it down he was hooked it took him a total of a week to beat this game on the super easy level and now is working on trying to beat it on the harder levels the graphis are amazing its like your watching the movie. The only bad this I have to say about the game is the laungage that it is the game I will not let my husband play this game when our kids are up thre are just to much cussing and gore for me to let my kids see him play this game. This is deffinatly an adult game

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I downloaded the demo for this game last week and I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it that I had to purchase it. It's a know fact that games developed with movie licenses are generally bad so I had no expectations. In fact, I was waiting to be disappointed.

In my opinion, this game reminds me of Gears of Wars one but with tighter and more responsive controls. Graphic wise, the game is just average. The cut scenes seem on par with a high a quality Wii game (Metroid, Zelda...). Though, the game does look much better during game play.

Length wise, the game is short. Took me about four hours but I enjoyed every bit of it. Gears of War one was just over the three hour mark in length (story mode) but not many complained about it. There is not much incentive to make you play through the game a second time right away, But, it's a game that you'll probably return to every six months or so because its fun to play and that's the important thing.

The music score is just average and not very memorable but not bad either. Dialog is well done.

The game can be a bit repetitive but it does not get boring. It's not anymore repetitive than Gears of War. In fact, you get to curve bullets and it never gets old. On top of that, you can slow down time for a short period of time ala Matrix style and it's a blast. The PS3 version of the game uses the Sixaxis motion controls to curve bullets and it works flawlessly. I feel it adds a bit more depth to the gameplay than the 360 version.

I know I compared the game to Gears of War several times but in no way am I a PS3 fanboy. I own all systems including a PC. If anything, I prefer to play PC games since I feel consoles are inferior with the exception of the Wii (I really enjoy motion controls in games such as Metroid). The reason for my comparison is because the game plays very similar via the "duck and cover" gameplay. The difference is, this game offers more options and its more stylish while performing the tactic.

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New Electronic Arts Portal 2 Puzzle Game Multiplayer Extensive Single Player

New Electronic Arts Portal 2 Puzzle Game Multiplayer Extensive Single Player Supports Ps3
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As others have said, this is a direct follow up to the original Portal game and picks up where that game left off. However, previous experience with the first Portal game is not necessary. I've played the original Portal before while my boyfriend had not and both of us found this equally enjoyable. If you like puzzles, you will enjoy this game. It is challenging enough that it takes us some time to figure out each challenge/level, but not so difficult that it makes it impossible to play. It's definitely a thinking gamer's game. Beyond the sheer fun of the game play, I also appreciated the quality of the graphics. I've been playing this on my LG Electronics 47LA6200 47-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 120Hz LED-LCD HDTV with Smart TV and Four Pairs of 3D Glasses and it looks stunning on that TV.

The addition of the co-op play is also fun and makes for a more social gaming experience. However, the co-op version of the game is not long (it took us 2 sessions of a couple hours each to finish it) so if you are buying this primarily for co-op play you will likely be disappointed. Still, other than it's short length the co-op play is pretty satisfying and similar to the single player.

Overall I think this is a really fun game that will be equally appreciated by those familiar with the original Portal and those exploring the game for the first time.

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This was a really great purchase, I can't find anything bad to say. It arrived relatively quickly and I've been having alot of fun with the game.

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Great game, seller was very quick to ship and it arrived much quicker than I expected.

This game is a direct follow up to Portal 1, and the storyline picks up right after the first game. Great plot and a great puzzle game for thinkers

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This game was really fun in co-op mode. It's basically a team puzzle. I played this with my boyfriend instead of studying for finals.

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One of the best single player experiences ever, with some really clever story and comedy, and even great action throughout

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Playseat Limited Edition DiRT 3 Revolution Gaming Seat

Playseat Limited Edition DiRT 3 Revolution Gaming Seat
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I like it . I was surprised that after I built it , how they made it to put a big seat in a small pack. Well it was fun to built it and to install the wheel on it. I am enjoying playing the game with it.

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This was a great bargain! My brother and i both love racing games, this is very sturdy setup and solid feeling. We love Gran Turismo w/ the GT5 wheel setup on this. Def takes racing games to the Next level !! Packaged well and good instructions!

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This is a review i wrote for a better version of this playseat cockpit but the construction and quality are all the same.

This racing seat/cockpit/mount is amazing. I need as much space as i can get, so out of all the available cockpits that are on the market now, none can be as compact as this. Not saying that it doesnt extend for us tall people, im 6'3" and ive got room to grow in this seat. I find the seat to be a little snug and not have much back support, but i doubt your gonna be sitting in this for over 5 hours.

Ive tried out tons of cockpits and done a bunch of research. This by far gives you the most bang for your buck. It does everything the other cockpits and more. But just like everything in this world there are downsides and room for improvement.

You cant adjust the angle of the steering wheel's mount. You can adjust the elevation and how close it is to you but not the angle at which it faces you.

The pedal mount will also require constant maintenance unless you buy some loctite in which case you run the risk of stripping your screws. There is a very inconveniently placed screw that requires and allen wrench and doesnt have a lot of room for you to apply down pressure to make sure you dont strip the screw. In my case, i most likely wont be removing that screw and if i need to, the construction is made of metal and heat allows loctite to dissolve/melt away so you can remove screws or what have you easier. The reason for all of this is because if you dont use loctite, or constantly tighten this screw, and the one next to it you will have a lot of play on the pedal mount. Eventually just pressing your foot on the throttle will cause the entire pedal mount to rotate to the right and same goes for the left side.

Other than that the only other complain i have is that the mount for a shifter has a lot of play as well. Im constantly feeling the shifter whether its from fanatec or the g27 racing wheel set to move forward and backwards. In order to solve this problem i needed to use popped bubble wrap to help, not solve this problem. But if your storing this in minimal space like i am, your gonna be removing the shifter constantly and the wrap will tear. Im currently trying to solve this problem now thats its been a year of owning a playseat. All playseats are constructed the same, the only thing that changes is the seat or the color of the metal.

The great thing is this thing has tons of room under the seat for mods and the buttkicker gaming amp you can buy. Even if you have a fanatec racing wheel like me you dont need to worry, the g27 bolts right on, but the fanatec wheel comes with a template for drilling the holes, so as long as you have a drill and a bit you can easily fit almost any racing wheel onto this thing. The metal is very easy to drill through.

Just remember that this seat is not at all a good seat for use with PC games unless you like getting out of the seat every time you need to use a keyboard/mouse and wanna hunch over your setup and or desk. For just a tiny bit more you can find tons of better cockpits that will come with or allow you to later purchase keyboard, mouse, and monitor mounts.

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Bought this seat used but labeled "Like New", the back of the seat was is supposed to be held by a zipper, on arrival the box was in poor shape, the zipper was crushed and the lining was ripped from the leather so you cant even attempt to zip it. My seat looks ugly from the back.

upset about the false condition amazon advertised it under, would've bought a new one because the point of having this is so you don't need to keep your ugly handmade driving rig.

The seat is still sturdy though.

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Playstation Move Heroes (Motion Control)

Playstation Move Heroes
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I had a ton of fun with this game. My Navigation controller finally got some real use.

What this game is is a collection of over 50 "challenges". These challenges aren't minigames as others have been claiming. You have full control of your character and each of these challenges takes 3-4 minutes to complete. They all have a secret item you can find to unlock different costumes, and have bronze silver gold ratings. Replay value is great if you want to get all of these things.

The Move controls work very well. I found that bowling, tossing discs, the whip, and the gun to work the best. The glowing ball on top of the Move even changes color to match the color of your weapon. The Move controls are really fun to use, and I don't think this game would have been half as fun with a standard controller.

The graphics are some of the best looking on the PS3. The in game environments are all vibrant and have excellent lighting. The character models all look great. And all of the original voice actors are back. The pre-rendered story cutscenes all look great too.

Overall, I found this to be a remarkably fun PS Move game. Note that I did not try the multiplayer at all. I am a fan of both the Ratchet and Sly franchises (I've never played a Jak game), and I thought their treatment in this game did them justice. I think that the people who are most disappointed with this game are those who thought it would be a sequel to these franchises. Instead it is a fun spinoff game with a really cool collaboration. I recommend this game to people with the Move and I also recommend getting a Nav controller as well.

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With all the famous PS3 duo's on the front cover of the game, you'd expect a nice co-op game to be played with a friend... not really. The first person gets to control the actual character while the 2nd person controls a hand/target on the screen. They are merely there to "help" the first player which isn't all that easy since the first player controls the screen and the camera movements. I wasn't expecting a platforming game by any means but I did expect two players to be able to run and do all the fun mini games together. The graphics and gameplay are nice enough, I just wanted a game to play with friends and this is not that game.

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First of all , this is the first playstation move game , I played. The game was really fun.

But the play time for the game is really short. I was able to finish the game in 6 hours which is really short. I remember when I played Jak 3 which took my several weeks to complete. I really expected much more episodes and a better story. This price is too much for such a short game.

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Last year on E3, they announced playstation move heroes, as heroes on the move. The game has come a long way since the demo and the release. I found the demo to be a bit laggy with the swings and movements using the whip. As seeing the final product and testing it, I have to admit it has come a long way and enjoyed it. Now You get to play as your favorite hero or sidekick.

Introduction to the game:

The intro video has to be one of the most interesting things of the game as we get to see the characters from their perspective world fighting and battling evil beings, and rescuing their companions.

Character voices and appearances:

After hearing their voices and details, I have to say I am extremely pleased with how they look and sound. The level of nostalgia is huge, especially considering that jak and daxter is the only series not to have crossed over to the ps3, however there are games which have words and precursor orbs appear in the Uncharted series. Most to all the character voices are the same or similar to their original series.

Storyline:

As this game is a spin off it's understandable for this game to somewhat follow the storyline of the game with different parts. However the characters do feel a bit confusing by their powers and looks. Daxter is a perfect example.

Gameplay:

The gameplay is interesting with perfect use of the move controllers. Although there can be a small moment of lag, and depending on your position, some of the move triggers might not work effectively. However that could have been me, since I wasn't at the designated 6 to 8 feet. (lack of space.)The gameplay is simple but well worth to play.

Graphics:

The game being a resolution of 720p, (to me graphics don't matter) really makes it look outstanding. The characters have their natural colors from the previous games and the levels look exactly like the other games from the ps2 and the ps3.

Final note:

As I've only played just about 2 to 3 hours of the game, I will not give it a final review until I play everything. However for now I like the game. The characters, the details of the game and the gameplay really help this game to be one of the best spinoff games ever made.

Heroes on the move gets a 4 out of 5.*

*Review might change when I finish it giving my own personal thoughts about it.

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There's not much to say about this game. As a fan of all three franchises that this game brings together, I didn't get anything that I hoped for. All of the characters are there in high-res, which is nice, but the game doesn't live up to its potential. The multiplayer is pointless, since it only gives the second player a cursor which they can use to collect points and such as the first player does the task at hand. Speaking of the tasks at hand, they're basically gimmicks to have an excuse to have PS Move requirement. Don't get me wrong, the game does have its share of fun times but in the end its a sad let-down, especially if you love the characters that it brings together Sorry if this seems vague, but the game plays the same way this review does. Short, simple, and not what it really could have been.

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NHL 2K9

NHL 2K9 - Playstation 3
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After the debacle of last season's 2K8's new and incredibly difficult-to-play control system, 2K9 is a great step back (and forward) by offering three control systems. The default button pressing system is called "classic" and is very similar to what the 2K Hockey fans have grown accustomed to with the excellent 2K6 (possibly the best of this series) and 2K7 releases, with passing relegated to the "X" button, and the shoot relegated to the "square" button (tap for a wrist shot, press for a slap shot). There is also a hybrid control scheme that uses much of the classic along with the right analog stick, and a new shot stick control scheme which is actually last year's right analog stick's system in full tandem.

The arena graphics and fans capture each of the NHL teams' arenas, and the players even grow beards during the playoff run in Season and Franchise mode. Lot of throwback uniforms to choose from, as well as a Profile Trophy screen that keeps track of awards throughout the game. Not as great a game as 2K6, but a great value for the price (and probably a better value than the EA game that retails for $60).

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The critics loved NHL 2009 and NHL 2010, but NHL 2K9 and 2K10 have received only modest reviews. However, with only a few changes, the 2K series would arguably be better. I have to admit, I've played a lot of NHL 2009 and NHL 2010. This game has some similarities, and in certain ways, compares favorably to the EA games. But there are also definite shortcomings.

First of all, the default settings of gameplay do feel very arcade-like. But this problem can be remedied through tuning and tweaking the settings to your liking. Once I made the necessary changes, the improvement was night and day. Let's start with the controls. Beyond the basic 4 button settings, you have the option of using a new method called "pro stick evolution" and it's very good. It's actually almost identical to NHL 2009 and NHL 2010. The right stick allows you to shoot, deke etc. R2 is the button for passing. The one main difference in this and the EA games is that R1 is used for checking instead of the right stick. The right stick is "total stick control" on defense, which is decent. There's also a "hybrid" mode, which meshes the classic controls with the new pro stock mode. It's acceptable enough as well.

Another way in which this game really shines is the puck physics. The EA series of games has some unusual issues with pucks, they simply don't behave as they would in a real game. That problem doesn't exist in this game. Another common problem this game does NOT suffer from is the puck being across the goal line, but not counting as a goal. This is a major problem in NHL 2009 and 2010. Another way this game shines is that star players are clearly better than third or fourth liners. In certain games, cough cough, EA, pretty much all of your players can pull off superstar moves and make ridiculous shots or passes, but not here. Players physics are also great too. Having Martin St. Louis body check Zdeno Chara is not going to result in Chara losing his balance much of the time. Larger players will deliver stronger checks but also feel slower. The presentation of the game is also very good. The pre-game intros are very sharp and eye-catching. You can really feel the atmosphere and it's certainly a big plus. The menu system is also very good. It takes some time to get used to but really allows for quick navigation once you adjust.

And now onto the negative gameplay aspects. The puck control and passing is too good. Players rarely lose control of the puck or make inaccurate passes. It can be tweaked but still remains a problem, to an extent. The goalies are also too weak unless you turn the settings all the way up. They constantly crouch and fall backwards like catchers in baseball. It's often very easy to score by shooting low and across. Another problem is that slapshots almost never go in, maybe 1 of 100. There are occasionally goals by deflections though. The offensive strategy is very simple, go to the slot. The cpu and your teammates will do this to no end. This gets frustrating after a while. There are also too many rushes up and down the ice. Additionally, the commentary is quite poor. Names are mispronounced endlessly, the goalies of each team will often be mistaken, etc.

Now onto the various modes of play. The franchise mode is simply far too thin. It's stripped of all the features that made the earlier PS2 versions so good. You can't scout potential draft picks, there are no offer sheets or buy-outs, there's no staff communication, you can't earn any upgrades etc. The season mode is self-explanatory and nothing new. A big problem is that there is NO mode similar to be-a-pro and it really hurts the game. All the top level games, by various companies and in various sports, have such a feature. It really kills the replay value of the game.

Last but not least, the graphics are inferior to the EA NHL games. While not awful overall, there are clear weaknesses. The faces of the players look absolutely nothing like the real players, except in one or two cases, which might've occurred purely by accident. You can't tell when the ice is cut up, the fine details are simply indecipherable. Despite this, the overall graphics of the game aren't not what hold it back.

Since you can probably find this game for around eight to ten dollars, it's a very good value. However, NHL 2009 and NHL 2010 do offer a more realistic, simulation based experience.

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I bought NHL 2K9 since it was near the end of the NHL regular season before i shopped for a hockey game. I tried demos of both 2K9 and NHL 09 and enjoyed both almost equally. It was easier to handle the 2K9 game and though I knew it would be inferior to EA's version, I still had fun playing it. What really put me over the edge was the price. There was no way i was spending $50-$60 for a hockey game that late in the season. Ahhhh NHL 2k9 was available though for under $20 though. SOLD!

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I enjoy every minute of this game. It is fun and was a blast playing for hours. If you love hockey then this is your game and if you love sports then this is also a good game to play.

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Great game, just wish it was more user friendly in franchise mode when you have to make team transactions. But other than that it serves its purpose and is awesome to play.

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Logitech PS3/PS2 Wireless Guitar Controller Premiere Edition

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Having used a number of different guitar controllers with both Guitar Hero and Rock Band games, I have to say that the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller Premier Edition has a lot going for it.

The guitar is, as advertised, solid wood with a beautiful wooden neck and fingerboard. The buttons on the neck are responsive and quiet. The strum bar works well. It is "squishier" (and quieter) than a standard Guitar Hero strum bar, but not nearly as "squishy" as the strum bar on a standard Rock Band guitar controller.

I think I like the strum bar on the Guitar Hero World Tour guitar slightly better, but the strum bar on Logitech's premier edition controller is still very good, and it is certainly much quieter. By comparison, I absolutely hate the strum bar on the standard Rock Band controller.

The "whammy" bar on the premier controller also works well, but it is mounted on a cheap, fake-looking, plastic bridge. This plastic bridge really cheapens the look of an otherwise beautiful piece of equipment. Shame on Logitech.

One reason I was willing to spend $250 on the Logitech's premier edition controller was my expectation that mechanical pieces would be well-built and reliable. I have always been pleased with the quality of Logitech products.

When you press the "whammy" bar, you can see underneath it, and there looks to be some plastic connected to the spring that provides the "whammy" bar with its springiness. I can't tell whether this will pose a reliability problem with prolonged use, but I am a little concerned.

Time will tell whether the mechanical parts of this controller were designed and built with reliability in mind. For $250, I sure hope so.

Games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band certainly feel different when played with a solid wood guitar, rather than the cheap (looking) plastic controllers I've used previously. The difference is difficult to put into words.

Is the difference in the gameplay experience worth the extra money? Probably not. Do I want to go back to my old guitar controllers? Not a chance.

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***UPDATE***

I've bought three of these now. All three had cracks where the body attaches to the neck. And, the third also had a missing yellow fret button! I cannot believe that the quality on a so-called premium guitar is so poor.

***ORIGINAL REVIEW***

I normally skip this kind of review. The, wa-wa, it was broken when I got it kind. However, given that this guitar cost so much, I think that is a good place to start and it is worth noting.

The body of the guitar was splitting where the neck attaches. This is simply unacceptable in a premium product. Quality assurance should have caught this.

Otherwise, it is a great guitar. I might even buy another and hope for an intact one.

Pros:

Real feel, real look

Perfect buttons, quiet strum

Worked perfectly with RB2

Improved my scores a lot over stock guitar

Nice accessories, included strap and bag

Cons:

Heavy, wears on your shoulder after a few songs (not for kids, a big detractor)

No lower frets (though the use of these is questionable on the stock anyway)

Mine came broken out of the box, QA may be poor

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While brand new, the controller would not sync with the receiver. Upon calling Logitech support, they said it was faulty and that I should return it to where I bought it as they no longer offer support for this product as it is discontinued. Based on other reviews I have read, there seems to be a problem with quality control on this which is really surprising considering the cost of this controller. And the fact that they have discontinued this item only 6 months after its initial release is not a very good sign. They are pushing their new black guitar controller but I am going to stay away from it based on their support for such a high end product. It says it has a one year warranty, but it is already discontinued... be wary.

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NEW Original Guitar Hero Replacement Drum Sticks

NEW Original Guitar Hero Replacement Drum Sticks for Wii PS2 PS3 Xbox 360
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Got this for my grandson who we bought the game for and he needed an extra set of drumsticks.

They work well for him.

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The kids are happy to get drum sticks that aren't broken. They were jamming and all the sudden my daughter broke one of the sticks. So they are thrilled to have a set that isn't taped together.

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i like these drumsticks a lot. They're lightweight so I can hit the drums as hard as I like. Only problem: They are expensive, real drumsticks are cheaper! I don't recommend using real ones though, the sensors can break REALLY easily.

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They came in great time and we are back playing rock band as a family. Nice drumsticks, very similar to ones from the kit.

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this item shipped promptly and I am happy with the service. :) I did have an issue though cause one of the sticks broke the first time playing the Rock Band drums. Had to tape it. :(

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Sony PS3 PlayStation 3 Starter Kit

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It was a gift! They loved it! Great multi-charger! A must have!

If you ate looking for a charger , it is a great purchase.

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Bluetooth remote, and dual charging station. Extremely simple to set up. Remote gives you the ability to start the system without leaving your seat (as a remote should). The charging station sits neatly holding the controllers pretty securely. Minus one star for the two-piece power cable. Makes hiding cords a bit more of a pain than I prefer because of the brick between the two sections of cable.

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If you think you don't need the remote for the blu-ray I would rethink it especially at such an affordable price. Not to mention you also get the charging station too.

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This is a great price if your looking for both! And you will love the remote. SO much more convenient that using the paddle for netflix, disc, ect.

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Makes it easy to find your controllers and very easy to use. You can always count on a sony prodcut.

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College Hoops 2K8

College Hoops 2K8 - Playstation 3
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I bought this title for my new PS3 to replace 2K6 and 2K7 for the Xbox. This review will largely focus on the differences and improvements between the PS3 version and the older lesser versions. Reviewed at 1080i on a 53" CRT RPTV.

1) The graphics and engine are substantially improved over prior incantations. Player appearance is far sharper, as is general presentation. A substantial amount of detail has been paid to little graphical items for example the cameramen on the sidelines are perfectly rendered and move appropriately, players move from the bench to the scorers table after you order substitutions to wait for the dead ball, after timeouts your players move back onto the court as the mascot/cheerleaders leave it, finally arenas are well rendered with accurate center logos (e.g. UCLA first to 100 championships). Also the animations are far smoother and more creative. Overall much improved.

2) Audio is generally comparable to prior versions of the game, and this is very good as the prior games had good sound design. The biggest difference is this game actually supports DTS (even though the box only says Dolby Digital), this produces sound that is generally richer and fuller. All sound options are individually adjustable (Commentary, PA, FX, band, crowd noise, chants, player chatter, etc.) thus allowing you to create the blend that you find most enjoyable. Teams fight songs are included and played back at appropriate times. The commentary is also generally solid and features the same guys as 2K7.

3) Gameplay is much more realistic than 2K7. In 2k7 on Xbox it would not be uncommon for me to amass 40+ steals in a game as the AI was reckless with the ball, in 2K8 for the PS3 the AI is much smarter with passes, and steals are closer to 10 per game. Offensive AI is much improved the AI cycles the ball well and takes good shots with open shooters. The improved animations are also huge with gameplay, they allow a wide variety of layups, dunks, fadeaways, and post shots that can be utilized to good effect. The control scheme is complex, but once learned is extremely effective. As other reviewers have mentioned the game stresses shot release for the accuracy of all shots, this causes some people trouble with layups, but once practiced layups do go down with regularity. Overall gameplay has maintained all the good of 2K7 and fixed most of the bad.

4) Game modes: Quick game can choose any 2 teams (includes all D1 schools, plus dozens of historic teams) and play a quick game against the computer or another person. Legacy not yet tried but was great in 2K7 and I have read it is even better in 2K8 with improved scouting and an AAU league. Practice this allows you to run various drills (Freestyle, Fastbreak, Freethrow, etc.) that will help you master the control scheme and pick up the subtleties of shot release, ball placement, and picking the right shot at the right time. All-American Training similar to practice but helps teach certain skills such as isomotion and post play. Online not yet played. Overall great variety and replayability.

5) Other thoughts: 2KShare is a network service that allows users to post and share files with each other. You can share legacies, playbooks, and settings to help others and show your achievements. The biggest and best feature of this is ROSTER DOWNLOADS. 2K cannot officially include player names (default SG4, C45, etc.) but they have made it extraordinarily easy to download them and add them later. The roster loads automatically and allow you to actually use real players in games (e.g. Chris Douglas Roberts, Kevin Love, OJ Mayo, etc.). Most names are already recored for the in game commentary and will be used appropriately. This is a tremendous improvement over the XBox 2k7 game, and makes the game far more enjoyable.

In conclusion this is an exceptional game and a substantial improvement over the 2k7 variant. The learning curve is fairly high, but you are rewarded with exceptional control over the game when you do master it. I highly recommend this game to any college basketball fan.

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This is still the best college basketball game out there. The best sports games have been ruined in this "next generation."

EA is AWESOME at MLB baseball games, and now they can't make them.

2K is AWESOME at NFL football games, and they aren't allowed to make any.

It's a real shame. If you want the best college b-ball game, you need to get this one. Hopefully 2K will be allowed to make another one of these games, b/c it's a real gem. It's a complete game -whether you are looking for a good, shallow pickup game, or a full-featured simulation.

The same goes for the NBA 2K series. I would purchase NBA 2K10, but there's no NCAA Basketball 2K10. NBA 2K10 is awesome, but I just don't get as much enjoyment out of it, without a coinciding NCAA 2K10. ....so I bought NBA 2K8:)

-Eric

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I thought this game was official. The graphics are great, the game play is better. The controls are a bit difficult to get used to but they have the best free throw controls I've ever used on a game, and once you get the hang of the controls you'll be on the edge of your seat. A con is It is very difficult to make out the menus if you don't have a HDTV but believe me it's worth the purchase. I was pissed to find out that they are no longer making this series of games. I was an avid EA sports game player until I stumbled upon ESPN College Hoops 2K5 and I never looked back. This game will be a classic game to have, if you don't have it should be on your list of items to purchase. Get it before it's gone.

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I've been a College Hoops fan since 2k6 and have been playing them ever since. It's been a great series of games that really haven't changed much over the years. That's why I was a little confused that the controls on 2k8 were so different. Some things are the same but there was just enough difference that it made it hard for me to just pick it up and start my career mode going. I also don't know why they don't make the view default to the 2k mode because that's what I prefer but that's just my preference. Still, it's a great game and I can't wait for the college basketball season to start. Go N.C. State!

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This game rocks. I trade in march maddness and I have never look back.March Madness has been WACK for the last couple of years and 2K has token over in the basketball world.

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