Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition

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Cons:

-Campaign mode: Treyarch was never one for a good plot. Single player is fun, but feels overloaded with adrenaline and explosions at times.

-Online maps are considerably smaller, fans of sniping will gripe about this.

-Max prestige mode has been upped to 15 (more resets, less level cap)

-Graphics seem to have decreased slightly to make room for customization

Pros:

-TWO-PERSON ONLINE: Yes, you can now play with two people on the same system ONLINE. Finally.

-Zombies: Treyarch knows what they do well, and they stick to it. More zombie maps, more styles, more fun.

-Online Customization: Clan tags, player cards, guns, player look it can all be customized

-Tailored for CASUAL gamers (Kill streaks reduced, access to equipment early on)

-More multiplayer game modes: Wager Match (Gun game, Sticks and Stones, One in the Chamber), more Hardcore game modes

-RC-XD actually works! Very high quality, great video audio for price (Only available if you bought Prestige Edition)

Reason Purchased: I purchased Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: World at War, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It only made sense to buy Call of Duty: Black Ops from a series I love/hate so much.

Bottom Line: Treyarch knows what works for them, and they know what the people want. Their focus on customization and Zombies has left other industry players in the dust. I highly recommend this edition over the previous installments.

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Man this game is in a word good, I truly see what all the big fuss is about. Modern Warfare 2 got me into 1st person shooters but this one more complex

than that. The graphics arent't as good as MW2. The weapons, voice-overs and missions are ok. And the multi-player is absolutely wicked, you can play split-screen multi-player this time around. I just love the new and old features, the new guns (crossbows, mac-11 and dragunov and explosive shells)and kill streaks (this time the kill streaks are more diverse), online campaign modes. Wager Matches is a beautiful addition using in-game currency, the multi-player maps and the new leveling up system and they also added realistic gore and dismemberment to the game which really makes it M-Rated worthy. I will definitely recommend this to anybody who's looking for a 1st person shooter, if you just so happen to feel you`re getting beat down in this game you can check out the Theater Mode, so you can analyze your own performances to make yourself better. The new modes in this game just keeps going and going and more importantly they're useful you'll love them. This time around everything is more in-depth, you don't just customize things you personalize them with new gun colors the gun colors kinda reminds me of Army of Two, emblems and etc. I am not too pleased with how you earn the pro-level for the perks, in MW2 you had an assigned challenge for each perk. With this you now have 3 challenges to complete to earn pro-level, I'm concerned earning the pro-level takes too long. But for an avid gamer it may be simpler. I can once again, see why this is the most anticipated game of the year, MW2 was hard to top and they didn't pull it off. By the way, I also really enjoy the RC-XD that came with the Prestige Edition it's a nice added bonus. Now for my review: GRAPHICS 4stars (it falls short of MW2 graphics), GAMEPLAY 5stars (it still handles like MW2), REALISM 4stars, WEAPONS 5stars, MULTI-PLAYER 5stars. Modern Warfare 2 kept me well entertained and challenged for an entire year, there's no doubt that Black Ops won't do the same. CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 5STARS... Good

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I received this game the day after it was released. The game is fun, but the remote controlled car that came with the Prestige Edition simply did not work.

I tried to exchange it, but was unable to because it was out of stock. I had to pay to ship it off to the manufacturer to get it replaced. It took over a month and several phone calls to get it replaced.

My son likes it, but I was dissapointed with the car even after we got one that works.

The game itself is a lot of fun.

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I have to start by saying that Amazon.com is AMAZING!!! I will never pre-order or order a video game from any other place then Amazon.com again;ever. They have top notch service before and after the sale and I always get my pre-order on release day for .99. I used to order from Gamestop or Bestbuy and go down and get my game the day of release, but the staff (mainly at gamestop) is always condesending and unhelpful to say the least. Thanks Amazon for making the internet shopping experience the way it was meant to be.

Okay, I really love the Call of Duty franchise and this game is no exception. It has a great single player campaign and the storyline is fine. The ending is kinda weird but I won't spoil it for anybody that hasn't played it yet. I have only played the zombie mode a couple of times with some friends and it is as fun as it ever was. Definitely gets harder and harder as you move on through the levels (who knew zombies could move so fast being dead? and they are pretty smart too. I guess its from eating so many "brains" LOL). Well, that is the good part of the review. Unfortunately, I have to say that the multiplayer mode on the ps3 is broken from day 1 and is still broken as of the date of this review (11/29/10). It is almost impossible to join a game with a party and finish to completion, and even if you are lucky enough to finish, the lobby is usually closed after 1 or 2 games. Most of the time you either get connection interrupted or host migration in the middle and then it sends you back to the lobby mid game and then closes the lobby. When you do get into the game, it is hit and miss when shooting because of the lag or the hit marker detection and various other issues. I also have this game for the xbox 360 and in my opinion the game runs flawlessly on there and I have a great time playing the multiplayer with rare instances of problems at all.

If you haven't bought the game and you have both consoles, get it for the 360. If you only play the single player then by all means get it for the ps3. The campaign is kinda short thought, 4 to 5 hours. If you want to read what others are saying, goto callofduty.com and then click on black ops and then goto the forums and read them under the ps3 section

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This is one of the most polished first person shooters today in every aspect of the game. The single player storyline is intriguing, although sometimes hard to follow. You might have to beat the game 2-3 times before you understand the whole premise. The voice acting and cut scenes are awesome, they really bring you into the story and give you a sense of realism. Speaking of which, the dismemberment and gore is much more realistic as well. AI is very similar to previous CoD and can be defeated tactfully or by going bonsai. It seems slightly more difficult to kill enemies in this game as well.

Online is always going to be fun and the new perks are awesome. I haven't played enough to comment, but I can say that there is 100s of hours of gameplay possible with the multiplayer.

And lastly, the RC car rocks!!! It works from a fairly good distance and the sound/video is decent quality. My only gripe, after spending over $130 there were no batteries!!!! and this thing takes a lot of batteries, 12 to be exact (6 in the RC, 6 in the remote). They were nice enough to include an aluminum plated game case, CoD medal, and certificate of authenticity.

At the end of the day it was a good purchase and would recommend it to friends. I will have plenty of fun messing with the car and the game just rocks.

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Specialist Gaming Headset - Red

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I originally purchased the Nox Specialist based on the positive reviews of Darren Kitchen of Hak5. I was in need of a portable but high quality headset for all-around use: gaming, voip, music... everything. Unfortunately, the Specialist wasn't that headset. On the very first day I found myself appalled at poor audio fidelity, not only when compared to my expensive Sennheiser headphones, but also when compared to a cheaper stereo headset I had been using. So right off the bat I found I couldn't them for music, it just sounded too unnatural.

With that off my chest, you'll notice that I didn't send them back (despite the generous 30-day money back guarantee) and I did give them a full 4 stars. For as much as I was disappointed about the fidelity, I was equally impressed by how well they worked for voip and gaming. The microphone is incredible clean and clear and people frequently comment that I sound like I'm in the same room as them. The frequency bias that ruined my music actually pairs very well with the games I play and works fine with just voice. The retractable boom that I originally thought was gimmicky actually works great and places the mic exactly where you want it with no fuss. The earpads are comfortable enough for all-day (or all-night) use. The volume dial on the right ear-cup is smooth and convenient. With the dual-hinges on the ear-cups, the Specialist fold up neatly into a convenient travel size and the included case is perfect for slipping them into a bag without worrying about tangled cords. Speaking of cords, the detachable cord has saved my phones a couple times and the wire stays out of your way without being noisy. Also, being able to plug into my phone is great for when people call me while I'm coding or gaming and can't take my hands off the keys.

So while the Nox Specialist won't replace your audiophile cans for music and movies, it's only because they were designed to be so perfect for gaming and voip. If you're looking for headset to use for voip and/or gaming, I highly recommending trying the Nox Specialist, they're (over) specialized for just that purpose.

Pros:

* Excellent microphone (Really!)

* Convenient volume knob

* Comfortable for long LAN parties

* Lightweight

* Portable, easy to pack

* Detachable cord

* Fits my laptops and my cellphone

* They look pretty good, too

Cons:

* Not audiophile-quality for my music (though still great for gaming and voip)

* The mic-mute switch is a little awkward to operate, bad placement

While I was disappointed about the audio fidelity, considering what they were designed for I would bump it up to 5 stars if they just fixed the mute switch.

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The Specialist Headset is the best, most comfortable, bass driving headset I have ever owned. I love this headset so much, I will literally take it just about everywhere. The major advantages of this headset compuared to any other is portability. You can take it anywhere with you in the little carrying case, cables and all, and setup on the go. The extended boom mic is a fantastic touch as one can retract it, so it is not in the way or weird looking when out in public. The love how comfortable these headphones are, with the memory foam, not only does it allow you to keep gaming for hours on end, without the standard pain of other headsets, but it will keep your ears nice and toasty, especially in the winter time, lol. Overall, I would recommend this product to just about every gamer on the face of the earth. Thank you so much Nox-Audio for such a wonderful and innovative product, :).

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I already own one of these headsets and they are wonderful. I work on the phone taking calls, and although this is meant for musical audio, because it has the microphone it is perfect for me, and because I wear a hearing aid as well, the style of it, with the cup over the ear unlike most phone sets that sit right on the ear and cause interference on the hearing aid, this one doesn't. So easy to adjust the volume of specific calls with the dial on the right ear. If I could give it a double-10 stars I'd do it in a heartbeat! I was so pleased when I found that this set also came with the case! I had not expected that!

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Really amazed on how great these headphones are!!! Not wireless but really great sound. No gamer should be without! Highly recommended!

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"Compatible with the XBOX 360, PS3 with Nox Negotiator"....Okay, I wasn't born yesterday and to me when it says it's compatible with I would think you could just plug and play. NOT. Maybe I missed it, but I don't see anywhere in the description that says an adapter must be purchased in order to use these with XBox360. I got the package (shipping time was about 11 days), opened it, glad to see XBox was listed on the package, go to plug it in, the jack is too big. Look at the package again, which said something like "adapter must be purchased to use with Xbox, please go to our website to order." That will never happen. If they didn't have the good sense to put it in bold letters somewhere in the description, then they aren't getting any more $$ from me. I hate returning things and I COULD use these for other electronics in my home, but I'm too PO'd with this company. Bought a pair of actual XBox headphones with the typing pad for $29.00 at Walmart. Back this one goes.

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Mortal Kombat: Kollector's Edition

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This is Mortal Kombat at its best. Better than what I was expecting and I was expecting a lot after playing the Demo.

The kontent of the Kollector Edition is awesome. For the extra 30$ or so, you get a t-shirt, a key chain, the original model skin of ERMAC, (I got the original skin of SCORPION and his original fatality from EBgames), you get the online Kombat pass and 3 avatar and 2 themes for your console. You also get Scorpion and Sub Zero statues and they can be used to hold books or games together. Just like a library book holder. But, the gem of the content is without a doubt the Art Book. This alone is worth 50$ to me. You get all the original Art and sketches from the characters and arenas of the game. They explain their vision of how they went from original arena to the new ones. They even have clues in the text. Like the one about the ''ONI'' that is locked in Goro's Lair that sometimes gets out!!!! Does it mean the ''ONI'' is a hidden kombatant? Who knows......

The Game itself is very entertaining. I think the MK team hit a homerun with this one. The presentation is very well done. The menus are easy to navigate and the tone is very dark. I especially like the Neckropolis menu where you can go and see the entire character model and let me tell you some of the characters are very ehhhhh sexy. The females of courses. You have the option of seeing the damage version of them as well on top of the Bio's.

There seems to be a lot of replay value. There is a lot of ways you can play a match and that is excluding online. I mean there is a lot to do by yourself without playing online if that is what you want to do. I did not really like to hear we have to pay 10$ to play online, but I don't really play online, so it does not really affect me.

The gameplay itself is well balanced in my opinion. Although I sometime have difficulties pulling out combos, I just think I need more practice. The characters are really really really cool looking and I find it really awesome to see the cyborgs being real cyborgs. You hear metal sounds when you hit them. The entrances of the characters are really well done. I mean seeing Sub Zero making his entrance on a 50'' TV with HD.....there's nothing like it. The controls respond very well and I did not think the AI was too easy or too hard. It is really well balanced.

Overall, the Kollector Edition was worth every penny to me. I was happy to get all the extra stuff, but as I mentioned, the gem of this Kollection was the Art Book. Bravo Zulu to Ed Boon and his MK Team. There is a picture at the end of the Art Book showing all the team together and there's a least 60 peoples. You guys deserve to be recognized for the extraordinary work in putting together what I believe to be the best MK game ever.

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Mortal Kombat is back... When I first heard about this game I kind of paid no mind. Because of how crappy MK became over all the years, so I was just thinking another MK with the same boring stiff style. Then I saw some videos and I LIKED it, then I played the demo and LOVED it, now I have the game and I'M IN LOVE with it. This is the best MK by far, for the longest I said MK3 was the best but this here outdid it all, finally they returned to 3D graphics on a 2D plane. MK now have 2-on-2 matches like Marvel vs. Capcom, Challenge Tower and Fatality Training (so no more excuses for not finishing your opponent). MK has even slim down their roster from that crazy 63 fighters in MK: Armageddon to about 30 fighters now and if you got PS3 like me you get Kratos and I can't think of anyone more suited for MK than the God of War himself and what make it even better they didn't dull down Kratos' style... They even have sequences from the GoW games for him in matches but you can only use him in versus mode. MK went back to their roots, one of my favorite things are: as you're taking and dealing damage the blood don't just squirt out onto the ground the fighters become bloody and disfigured. Now my absolute favorite thing is the super combo gauge as you take and deal damage your combo gauge fills level 1-enhanced special attack, level 2-combo breaker and level 3 the best of all X-RAY attack: the camera goes in and will show an inside view of the fighter who is being attacked while bones and organs are broken and shattered. The fatalities are all back to what they should be not that crap you got from MKvDC they brought the M-Rated worthy they introduced us to 18years ago. Now for my review: GAMEPLAY 5stars: there is four attack buttons, 2D fighting style and finally the fighters are more loose and flexible not stiff like previous MK, that's why I like this so much, GRAPHICS 5stars: this game looks great the stages are so well designed and so are the fighters and by the way this is 3D compatible which really sets the graphics off, STORY MODE 4stars: it becomes harder as the chapters progress and you get a chance to play with different fighters but no fatalities. ONLINE 5stars: take your skills online and compete against others and even watch fights as if you`re at the movies (you can even cheer and boo the fight)in King of the Hill, FIGHTERS 5stars: MK dramatically improved their roster by cutting it down. If you ever liked MK get this game, if you thought about MK get this game, if you're looking for an M-Rated fighter get this game. I wouldn't be surprised if this won Best Fighting Game... This is the best MK ever made. MORTAL KOMBAT 5STARS... FLAWLESS VICTORY!!!

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The actual game is really fun. If you liked the first three games you will feel right at home. The only downside I can see in this new game is the X-ray attacks. After a while they might start to get repetitive. I have beat the story mode and played a couple of online matches. The online was a little bit laggy sometimes so it might suck when trying to land your hardly practiced combos. One of the best additions is the tag team mode. I haven't played it much because I am still trying to get better in 1v1 mode but it allows you to make even badder combos than before. Your second character can also attack while he is out of the tag. You can even beat the ladder mode with a buddy on tag team mode! It has a lot of content to unlock such as character kostumes and music and concept art. One thing that has me down is that the PSN has been down for a couple of days now and I can't play people online :(

Moving on. The sculptures of SubZero and Scorpion look great and very detailed. You might find a lack of detail on something if you really try and look close. They hold whatever you put in between and look great anywhere if you have the space to showcase it :P

The concept art booklet is not as great. It has some info on how the characters and arenas are created but it is not very long. It is very nicely done though. One nice little feature is that they show a small picture of the classic levels from back in the original games and how they made them to look like now but with a twist.

You also get a reptile classic kostume and I got an ermac one from amazon. You also get a couple of themes for your PS3 and about 5 avatars for your PSN profile. The only thing lacking in this Kollector's edition is a soundtrack CD. For a game with such amazing music as Mortal Kombat they SHOULD had included an OST.

Now in my opinion, this is probably worth less than what I paid for it ($98.99) but if you're a fan of mortal kombat and want to own a piece of the series, then buy it.

If you liked Mortal Kombat, the game won't let you down.

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As of this review (4/20/11), you need to know that this game is great but has a problem with freezing. This is a direct result of Update 1.01 which is supposed to enable online play. My advise is NOT to update to version 1.01 until a better version is released. I still recommend buying this game though.

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Excelente, lo mejor de lo mejor en juegos de pelea que he visto hasta la fecha, ágil, violento y divertido. Multijugador para pasar horas birriando con los amigos.

Jugar con Kratos es como jugar GodOfWar III en man to man.

Super recomendado, excepto para los que no puedan ver sangre.

Edición de colección muy buena: Bookends grandes, pesados y muy detallados; Libro el arte del combate es un libro de arte; avatars y custom ninja son puntos extras positivos. Hasta el diseño de la caja de empaque sirve de adorno en el estante.

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Michael Jackson The Experience

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This is the first time I've ever played a dance game, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect, however, Michael Jackson: The Experience proved to be a fun time right out of the box. The moves can be difficult to follow and a little confusing, but if you mirror what the dancers are doing on screen, you'll get the hang of it. This is not a game you can really pick up and expect to do well at right away, but it is a lot of fun trying. The moves seem to have to be very well placed and timed to get a "perfect" score. The MJ Experience let's up to 4 players dance to the classics of the King of Pop and what's even more hilarious is watching the "best of" videos of you and your friends dancing after the round. Overall I think it's a great game as long as you're not taking it super seriously. It works great as a party game or when you just want a decent workout. It provides a lot of replay value if you're the kind of person who strives to get everything perfect, as it will take some practice on each song just to get the moves down.

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I haven't played this game for the Wii or the X-Box 360, but I've read that the 360 version is better, so if you have both the PS3 and the X-Box 360, you might want to look into the differences between the two before you buy.

I, however, got this for the PS3 and have been really enjoying it since. The dancing is fun and the singing is cool too (although the singing is harder than it ought to be since Michael's voice is so high). As a Michael Jackson fan, I'm happy that the songs are all his (although I could see how someone who isn't quite as much of a fan might want a bit more variety... especially since the dances are so hard).

The visuals are nice. I wouldn't really call them graphics since the visuals are made up entirely of non-interactive videos with the dancers' faces kind of blurred out to hide the fact that it's not actually Michael dancing. Perform perfectly and Michael will perform perfectly, put the controller down and do nothing and Michael will still perform perfectly with no change to the video (the only thing that will change will be the area that tells you whether you got the move perfectly, good, OK or not at all). The videos are great though; they're rendered in 1080p and have a great attention to detail. Michael's outfits from the individual short films are all present and accounted for (even that ridiculous dollar-store-looking plastic thing from Remember the Time). Songs that have back-up dancers (like Bad and Thriller) have back-up dancers here and ones that don't (like Billie Jean and Earth Song), don't. The backgrounds do their best to mirror the videos (Bad is in the subway station, Thriller is in the graveyard and Leave Me Alone has rotating tabloids). My personal favorite detail was in the Ghosts video when Michael transforms into the skeleton about 3/4 of the way through.

The music comes though great as well. The box lists it as Dolby Digital (without any further specifics) and my receiver lit up as PCM 7.1, but I believe it was upscaling as I didn't really hear any kind of directional cues to make me think it was playing in discrete surround sound. Still, I wasn't expecting a surround track, so the lack of surround effects wasn't missed, and the most important thing was just that the music sounded good, which it did.

But all of that really means nothing without gameplay, so I'm happy to report that the game is fun... ***HARD***... but fun. The Move controller/Eye track your movements, and while I'm sure you *can* just waive your hand in the defined movements, why would you want to? There aren't any locked songs or music videos so it's not like you're going to be pressured to get through the songs for the sake of the unlockables. Even the trophies are mostly unlocked by simply playing the game (with only a few for doing it well). After a weekend playing the game, I'm beginning to learn the moves, and even though I still look pretty bad, at least it's giving me a workout while I'm learning. If you are one who needs unlockables to keep you moving through the game though, you're going to be disappointed as the only unlockables are the videos that teach you how to do the moves (why aren't they available before you start doing well?) and still-pictures with text (lame).

The game's songs are: Don't Stop Til You Get Enough, Rock With You, Workin' Day and Night, Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller, The Girl is Mine, Wanna Be Startin' Something, Bad, Dirty Diana, I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Leave Me Alone, Smooth Criminal, Speed Demon, The Way You Make Me Feel, Streetwalker, Black or White, Heal the World, In the Closet, Remember the Time, Who Is It, Will You Be There, Earth Song, Money, Stranger in Moscow, They Don't Care About Us, Blood on the Dance Floor, Ghosts, and Sunset Driver (with Another Part of Me as a Walmart exclusive). At first I was disappointed by the inclusion of the slow songs, but after playing it, I'm happy they were included because they make for better singing songs.

We were promised day-1 DLC, which didn't happen, but I'm sure it's coming (hopefully on Tuesday the 19th)... so it would be great to see more dance songs added like Jam, Scream, Threatened and Breaking News, and more singing songs like Man in the Mirror, You Are Not Alone and Human Nature because, after a while, I did start to feel like I wanted a lot more than the 20-something tracks included in the game.

So if you're a fan of Michael Jackson's music, this is a lot of fun. Much like the Wii version, you have to unlock the videos that teach you the moves (which is REALLY stupid), but it doesn't kill you since you can follow along without them. The difficulty level is very high, but you can't fail out of songs (like in Rock Band) and there are no real unlockable goodies so it's not frustrating when you're not doing well... and at least you're moving.

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This game was my first for the Playstation Move. I was very hesitant about the game at first going by the reviews. Being an MJ fan I figured I'd take a shot. The game was indeed fun, especially with more than one person. It's seemed a bit too tough and at times I felt like throwing in the towel. I seemed to barely get 'Perfect' moves and mostly got 'Good' and 'OK'. Then, I figured out the problem. Depending on what type of TV you're playing on, the game will have a lag like the Rockband or Guitar Hero games. I played with the Audio Sync settings and had to set it on -0.07 seconds. After that, I was hitting Perfects left and right. So my advice if you're having that problem, it might just be your audio sync.

I really think it's a fun game and I like it a lot, but I had to give it 3 stars for not including enough songs. It may change in the forseeable future, but for now this is my score. Since the game was released it only has one extra song for DLC and there are tons of MJ songs they could have used for this game. They really need to release more.

Overall, the game is worth it, especially here on Amazon. It's fun and definitely a good addition for MJ fans. The game really makes you work up a sweat so you will get a good cardio workout. lOl Just remember if the game isn't picking up your movemnets very well mess around with audio sync. Every TV is different and it can make a huge difference.

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You can trust the other great reviews this game is getting from the public. I am usually more of a 1st person/3rd person shooter i.e. modern warfare, resident evil, action adventure games.. However, my wife is a huge michael jackson fan, so I figured we would give it a shot. The game song tracks are awesome and the moves are pretty darn close to the real michael jackson moves.

I give the game 4 stars b/c of the design of the game. Nobody usually likes to sit through tutorials and such, but if you're not a dancer; these tutorials can be very handy. The game basically makes you jump straight into dancing to michael's moves or the backup dancers if available. The only way to unlock the dancing tutorials is to gain stars. You gain stars by how well you do when dancing to the songs. For a beginner, you'll be lucky to get an average of 2 stars per song.. It takes 250 some odd stars to unlock the thriller tutorial! Kind of a bummer, but the good news is by the time you have that many stars, you'll probably be pretty darn good. (I know what you're thinking, 1 full star off for not having the tutorial available...? Well, you will understand if you buy the game. Dancing does not come natural to the majority of people.. So something for game developers to think about.)

PROS:

Fun for 1 4 players (local)

Only need 1 move controller (doesn't allow/need the use of two move controllers)

Dance moves are accurate

Multiple Songs

Great workout as well

Singing, it is cool that they allow you to choose whether you want to sing or dance in the game. However, this is no Rock Band when it comes to singing. It's just a simple kind of sing along. Words are provided and a gauge to see if you are on key. A great option if your friends don't like to dance or more over, look like a fool trying to dance!

CONS:

Tutorials should have been available from the beginning.

Awesome game overall. I would recommend this product!

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This is the best game ever!! I'm a huge Michael Jackson fan so this game was a must have for me. The graphics are absolutely amazing on this game. I almost bought this game for the wii but I waited the extra time just so I could get it for the Playstation 3 and it was well worth the wait. I bought the Michael Jackson Experience w/Walmart Exclusive Track, which includes the song "Another Part of Me." The game has many of his greatest hits like Smooth Criminal, Thriller, Billie Jean and Beat It. The sets and backgrounds that were created for each song will totally blow your mind! The creators did an excellent job with the special effects, lighting and audio. This game overall is just plain amazing and fun. You can play with up to 4 players using the Playstation Move. I played with my husband, 10 year old daughter and 8 year old son. There is even a Michael Jackson school where you can learn how to do the Moonwalk if you don't already know how to. I will say that some of the moves aren't exactly easy to pick up but once you get the hang of it then it's smooth sailing from then on out! I normally don't review too many games but had to with Michael Jackson the Experience because my family and I had so much fun! We ended up playing it for several hours!

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Power Supply for PS3 Slim

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Last month the power supply on my PS3 burned out after the system was 3 months out of warranty. Being a do-it-yourselfer, I decided to try to replace it myself. I searched all over the web, but kept finding the wrong power supply, and was just about ready to bite the bullet and make an order to China. As a last resort I sent an email to Hamilton Electronics asking if the power supply they had on Amazon Marketplace was compatible to my burned out unit. Got a reply within a day, and quick responses to my follow up emails (I was a little paranoid about getting the wrong unit), and finally went ahead and ordered it. The package arrived quickly and was exactly what I needed. My PS3 is back up and running, and I'm a happy camper. I rate the power supply 5 stars, but if I could I'd rate Hamilton Electronics 10 stars. Thanks for the great service guys...

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THE PSU I BOUGHT FROM THEM WAS A DUD.. MY PLAYSTATION PLAYED FOR ABOUT 30 MINS BEFORE IT SHUT DOWN AGAIN.. I WANT MY MONEY BACK SMMFH!!!!!

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Devil May Cry Collection

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In 2001, just a year after the Playstation 2 launched, a small gem of a game dropped down called Devil May Cry. The game was originally conceived as another Resident Evil but went so far off that it became it's own thing. The result was a revolutionary game that helped reshape gaming and redefine a genre for quite some time. While Devil May Cry isn't always remembered for that now the point is simple: In 2001 we simply hadn't seen a game like it. It was fluid and smooth. It had great action and cheesy one-liners. But most of all, it had stylish combat, the likes of which had never been seen in a video game before. The original Devil May Cry came out at the perfect time. Not so far into the PS2's life to be too big of a ripoff, and early enough that it could be considered innovative because no other game COULD have done what it did before it.

Let's be frank, most of what Devil May Cry is remembered for is hardly the story. In fact, until I popped in the HD collection I had pretty much forgotten what the games were about. The only thing I remembered (as I'm sure many people who played the game just over ten years ago remember) were the crazy moves in combat, the cheesy one liners and the incredible effects you could watch. Who doesn't remember watching the opening scene of the original Devil May Cry for the first time? It's laughably cheesy and then you feel content because it's supposed to be. This was our introduction to the game. By having a girl ride in on a bike and then immediately attacking our protagonist by impaling him with a sword before throwing the very bike she rode in on at him... to which he blast it away with his gun and it explodes. This was the make it or break it moment. If you could go along with this ridiculous action you were going to be rewarded. If it was "too much" for you then you were not likely to dive in beyond that. It's a great opening cinematic because it perfectly illustrates what Devil May Cry is. The story isn't what's important. It's the style, the action and the gameplay.

And for the most part it's still fun. All three games play rather identical. The first one is a charmer, but the real show here is definitely Devil May Cry 3 more so than the other two. In fact, because of how things are set up, even newcomers can jump into the third first seeing as how it takes place before the first game. The combat in all of the games is rather simple and yet... still complex. You have an assortment of weapons to use (although most times you'll be using a sword) where you can perform combos or hit enemies into the air and blow them away with your guns. You can perform special moves or go into Devil Form where your abilities and defenses are improved. It's an interesting system. The monsters which attack you throughout the games are fierce. And as you tackle them you generally hear heavy metal music in the background. You've got guns, tricks, juggles and a lot of variety. Your moves are ranked as Dull, Crazy, Bravo, Awesome and Stylish to give you a sense of how well your doing. When you dispatch enemies they drop red orbs for you to use as currency to buy even more crazy moves. Devil May Cry was, in a way, ahead of its time. Still using some of the same things which came before it, but using all of it to provide so much variety for the game in and of itself. Variety that still serves as a strength today.

Make no mistake, however, these games are tough. They included the Special Edition of Devil May Cry 3, for those wondering. Primarily because including the original I'm sure would've rekindled memories of pure frustration for some gamers. Regardless, all three games are fairly tough. They're unforgiving at what they do. If you need a moment to readjust to the controls the game is likely to give you a rough start.

Devil May Cry 2 is perhaps the one that has aged the worst out of all of them, and it's mostly because it already had a lukewarm reception upon release. The game felt like a step backward. It was not only easier, but it was shorter and didn't feature nearly as much creativity, detail or even some of the cheesy action we'd come to see. The combat wasn't bad, though, but it's often considered the weakest of the trilogy by fans.

The third one, however, is by far the best of the lot. And because it's the Special Edition you get all the extras of the special edition. Likewise, the third game just has the best flowing combat of all three games. Not to mention a few interesting tweaks that give Dante four different styles to go into each mission as. It's overall the best experience.

I'd actually recommend playing all three. Not only do you get to experience gaming history but you can see how these games really helped to shape and influence the action games which came after it. That being said though, you also can't help but notice how dated some of Devil May Cry is. As good as these games are, gaming has progressed quite a bit since then. The first and most glaring issue is that the camera angles really get on ones nerves. The fixed camera angles are going to mess you up. You're going to miss a couple of jumps because of some of the camera angles. With no control given to the player and some strange angles you're more apt to mess up some good timing. Likewise, some of the awkward camera angles can screw up with how you're actually moving. You'll be running away from the screen only for the angle to change and you're suddenly running toward the screen instead which will sometimes cause you to do a weird awkward turn around before pressing forward. Simply put, Devil May Cry doesn't control as smoothly as it used to.

Some of the controls can throw you for a loop for a brief moment. For example, in 2012 most of us who play a game that involves using a gun in 3D space are used to pressing one trigger to raise the weapon and the other trigger to fire. Devil May Cry has you press one trigger to raise the weapon, but square to fire. You'd think this wouldn't take time to readjust to... but it actually does. It doesn't keep you out for very long, but it sort of provides an idea for just how much even some of the basic foundation of control schemes have changed. At the very least, however, Dante always locks on to the nearest target automatically and there's no need to make sure you have enough ammo. Dante's weapons never run out of ammo.

These aren't huge issues by any means. They're merely what you'd call "state of the art." This was just how a lot of video games were when Devil May Cry came out. None of that is changed here, although you do wish that at the very least CAPCOM would've added in the ability to rotate the camera.

As far as the HD itself goes, that's a tough one. The gameplay actually looks great, but some of the other moments not quite as much. You'll see some ugly textures from time to time, but what's more daunting is how CAPCOM opted not to touch some of it. CAPCOM left the menus in regular Standard Definition so some people are bound to notice a few strange textures (particularly when you go into the options menu in the first Devil May Cry). This is really not that big a deal, although with how other games had their HD collections treated it just seems somewhat lazy not to go the whole nine yards. HD Collections like Ico and Shadow of the Colossus or Metal Gear Solid just did a better job. Some of the pre-rendered cutscenes also look like they weren't really touched at all. Again, you're gonna notice a few ugly textures. During actual gameplay, though and during the cutscenes that aren't pre-rendered the games actually look quite good. Again, it just seems very odd that CAPCOM wouldn't go the full nine yards with some of this stuff. It only takes booting up the original Devil May Cry to see this. The pre-rendered cutscene at the beginning of the first Devil May Cry is in standard for instance, yet the first meeting between Dante and Trish (because it's not pre-rendered) is in HD, but then the next pre-rendered scene that plays in which Trish talks about Mundus is in standard. Perhaps this is most noticeable when you boot up and watch the pre-rendered cutscene at the beginning of Devil May Cry 3 and then the in-game cutscene that's immediately after it. It's clear CAPCOM wants you to focus on the gameplay more than the story but... again, why not just go the whole nine yards with it?

The other strange nitpick with this collection is when you select a game. When you boot the HD Collection up you can choose which Devil May Cry you want to play, but once you go into that game, you can't exactly get back to the main menu to let you select a different game. You have to quit all the way out and then boot up the collection again. It's another moment that just seems lazy.

I wouldn't shun anyone away from this collection. It's actually a good one. You get three games for a decent price. And while not EVERYTHING is in HD at least the gameplay itself is and that's not so bad. There are a few parts of Devil May Cry that haven't aged as well, but the games are still good in and of themselves.

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So, I'll start the review by saying that I have never played the original SD versions of these games. I own them, but every time I tried to start them I got discouraged. Probably because I've been spoiled by too many new games with amazing graphics and because I came too late to this series. But I've always wanted to play.

Enter the DMC HD collection. I pre-ordered it the instant I heard about it and have been itching to play it. From the moment I got it into my console (ordered PS3 version, BTW) I have been pretty glad that I waited. I was rewarded with HD content that, for the most part, made me feel like I was playing a newish game. That's not to say it's on par with GOW3 or anything...but there are definitely improvements. Speaking of God of War, much like the HD re-release of that series, cut scenes have not been remastered in HD. This was maddening when I saw it in GOW, and I'm equally thrown by it now. I'm not expert, but I would have thought it would be easier to re-render a pre-programmed cut scene than an entire world of objects and bad guys. If anything, the cut scenes serve to remind you of how playing this game USED TO look, and can make you feel better for having the HD version. (Gotta find the positive here folks).

The gameplay seems pretty smooth and not glitchy at all (freezing, camera plowing through walls, etc.) other than what I state below in regards to the camera angles.

I can't speak to any bonus content, because I don't know what's been added from the original version.

With all that being said, it would seem that camera issues from the original series have likely found their way onto this re-release. Not surprising since it's likely just a direct port with slightly better graphics. I remember reading soooo many complaints about the camera during DMC1 and DMC2. So far I haven't been absolutely frustrated that I've wanted to thrown my controller, but there are a few times when you're like..."What the?..." because it's hard to see the baddie or where you're supposed to go. I mean, the first boss fight (some crazy lava spider thing) is maddening because as you go around this room camera angles keep changing and it's hard to tell where you are, if there's a pillar in front of you, or if you're walking into the jaws of the boss. The weirdest part is that, say you're pushing left to go forward in the game and the camera flips around 180 degrees. You're still pressing left (forward originally), and moving forward....but with the new point of view, left should actually be taking you backwards. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't. (Don't know if that makes sense) A little odd, but as I said, I haven't pulled my hair out completely....yet.

Absolutely worth the money on a re-visit (or new visit in my case) of a great (if not slightly odd at times) series. If you are looking for a new hack and slash game, you should give this one a go. I won't get into the GOW / DMC / Ninja Gaiden / Your Favorite Hack-N-Slash Game debate here, as that is beyond me. I'm a casual gamer, not hard core. But, for the fun of a new story and some cool playability, I totally would recommend this for anyone. Should you get it if you have already played or own the original series? I'm guessing probably not, but maybe someone else who reviews the additional content can weigh in.

Looking forward to DMC3 as much as anything on this disc. Heard great things and can't wait to get there.

***UPDATE: Made a few clarifications above. I've been playing for about 2 weeks now and can't say as I'd really change anything above. Again, I'm happy with the game, happy with the price, happy to have the collection all together, and happy to experience all the good (and bad) from the original...with slightly better graphics. My apologies for not being able to say truly whether all of the camera glitches are still present, or if the new content is "worth it", because I never played the originals. I stand by my original statement...a fun series (so far) and worth getting if you've never owned it. If you already own it, not sure if there's a ton for you here. Shouldn't be too much longer until I'm at DMC3, which is the one that I've heard the most about. Looking forward to it.

***Update: Yeah....I never made it past DMC2 as I just got completely overwhelmed with school and work. I hope to revisit the game and my review, but with GOW Origins and GOW Ascension waiting to be played....it's not going to be soon. I really am looking forward to DMC3 though. Sorry 'bout that.

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Before Capcom's soul purpose in the video game industry is to annoy and piss off its fanbase (case in point, the cancellation of MEGAMAN Legends 3, re-releasing games at a content basis, shoving DLC that is on the disc you bought but can't access until you fork more dead presidents, and rebooting a franchise to a developer whose track record is iffy at best), they used to release their damn good (with the exception for one game in this compilation) games. Oh and may I add that they were complete games because game consoles then didn't shove DLC all over our faces.

Such reminder of these games from years ago are Capcom's latest HD upscale romp with Devil May Cry HD Collection. A compilation of the first three DMC games with newly added trophies and wide-screen 16:9 gameplay. One video game generation ago, these games (well, I have to emphasize, two of them) were at the center of the golden age of visceral action games. DMC along with Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi, were challenging action games that forced the player to move with lightning fast precision to perform stylish attacks and evasion maneuvers. These games often forced the player to learn enemy patterns or to master the game's assortment of special moves in order to get high marks or to barely pass them unscaved.

To say that this genre has died off this generation would be a complete farce. The Devil May Cry games (again, 1 & 3) are a legend in their own right and their HD reappearance only serves reason to why this genre flourished in the first place.

As far as this game is concerned, all three titles all preserve their features (including DMC2's outfits by Diesel). Though keep in mind that part 3 is the Special Edition version which brought down the difficulty to Japanese version standard. They look pretty good in 720p but a strange decision was made with regards to the way menus were handled. They left them in their native 4:3 perspective when I'm sure it wouldn't take more time to upscale them like what they did to the gameplay. The cinematics, because they were rendered in SD 480i, look grainy and ugly which seems to be a plague running amok in these HD upgrades. However, the added trophy support ensures old players with a fresh new experience to once again, sharp up their demon slaying skills.

You'll probably get the most mileage playing parts 1 & 3. Part 2 does suck, even without Devil May Cry in its name, its still a boring, worthless action game. In the tier of HD updates, the DMC HD collection sits somewhere in the 80% percentile in the way these games were treated. A bang for your buck at a relatively low price. The Devil May Cry HD is well worth your time and effort. Even if it has part 2.

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I originally played, and beat, the original Devil May Cry when it first released on PS2. Having never owned a Playstation until just recently, I got very excited when I saw this collection get announced for both the PS3 and the 360. I originally bought the DMC Collection for the 360. However, I quickly realized that I really did not enjoy the control scheme. Since these three games were originally PS2 Exclusives, the controls feel much more natural on the DualShock 3. So I traded in the 360 version and bought the PS3 version. All three games come on one disc, so no downloading is necessary. One minor gripe about the collection is that the cut scenes are still very much in their original format. It's a bit jarring going from the newly rendered HD graphics to the 10+ year old cut scenes. That said, this series is a true classic (I even like the much maligned 2nd installment) and for $20.00 or less, this can't be beat.

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For the price, you get 3 classic DMC games. Love this game.Would recommend to all DMC fans out there. Dont hesitate to buy it.

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Playstation 3 HORI PAD 3 Turbo Wireless - Silver

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So my first impression of this controller was that it feels cheap. The plastic housing just feels light and cheap, not at all like the Sony controller.

This unit also doesn't include bluetooth, so you loose the ability to power on your PS3 like you have on the normal controller.

It works a lot like the PS2 wireless controllers in that you plug in a USB wireless transmitter into the PS3 and play through that.

It does have several nice options. The turbo selector allows 3 different rates of fire, along with the option to have auto fire where you don't even have to press the button. That is a great option for any shooter. There is also a sensitivity adjustment for the analog control sticks. I also really like that it uses AA batteries since I have a good supply of rechargeable batteries.

But my first big issue is that it doesn't appear to work on PS2 or PS1 games. Pretty much any time the PS3 does the soft reset to start those games the controller looses sync. It works just fine with any game that doesn't involve that reset (PS3 games, or anything downloaded from PSN).

So if you just need a turbo controller for PS3 or PSN games, this is about your only choice. But don't expect to use it on any of your older games. Since this does everything but older games and feels cheap, I had to give it 4 stars. It's good, but not perfect.

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I bought this controller just for Call of Duty 4. I have mixed feeling about using it. First the controller is pretty well built doesn't feel cheap. The turbo feature works really well for me since I prefer the single shot rifles and I am able to use it as a full automatic weapon. BUT!!! it is hard to aim with this controller. The analog stick is very sensitive. Even with sensitive setting set to the lowest, I am still aiming wildly. I am able to aim if I move the analog stick very lightly, but it's very slow that way. Maybe it's because I only had it for two days and still use to.

UPDATE.

I just noticed the sensitivity option in the game menu. After it to low, the controller works much better.

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First off, I bought this from electrogalaxy on Monday and had it before the weekend in perfect condition. Excellent work on their and UPS's part.

Second, this controller is perfect for me. Maybe they've changed the quality since the last reviewer bought it, because it doesn't at all feel cheap. The plastic's actually much smoother and more polished looking than the sixaxis.

A possible downside might be the smaller, concave analog sticks. They're actually better for sensitive movements, but it's hard to adjust from the giant analog sticks on the official Dualshock/Sixaxis line of controllers.

The features all work perfectly. This is really THE controller to have if you're playing Call of Duty 4. For instance, CoD4 doesn't allow you to switch between firing modes. However, with the turbo, you can turn a single fire rifle into a burst or even full auto rifle. Nice.

The sensitivity adjuster is also great. Some shooters (CoD4 in particular) haven't struck a proper balance between sensitivity in first person mode, and in sniper scope mode. This makes it much more difficult than necessary to switch between the two. The sensitivity switch on the analog has proven very effective. It's also useful because sensitivity often translates to how quick you can turn around (and you ideally want to be able to turn around quickly and then have enough control to take down anyone on your six). Make sure you give the instructions a quick read, though. The sensitivity switch was counter-intuitive for me (i.e the diagram makes it look like the least sensitive setting is on the left, when it's actually on the right), so at first I wasn't happy with it.

The controller takes AA batteries. A usb charger system would probably be more convenient (especially as I have a usb extension cord and a laptop right by my gaming area), but, I also have plenty of rechargeable AA's-as do most people nowadays. Just be aware you might need to grab an extra pack, as none are included.

The only real flaw is the lack of bluetooth, which doesn't bother me considerably. You can keep a sixaxis around to power it remotely and then tap the ps button on the Hori and use it. Not a big deal to me anyway, as I have my gaming system setup in such a way that I have to turn stuff on manually (and also I like to switch off my ps3 rather than leaving it running in standby). However, if it does concern you, you can just use the regular controller as a remote and still use the Hori quite simply.

All in all, it's a great controller that's enhanced my gaming experience. I hope they expand the features at some point to switch between programmable button sets like the Thrustmaster controller has. I'm also getting one of those for my friends to play with (so rather than going into the menu every time they switch controller, they can program their button configuration once and press a button to switch them.) It doesn't look nearly as good as this one though.

If you want turbo and analog sensitivity, you won't go wrong here. I'll post back if any issues about longevity come into play, but even if they do I'd probably replace it without any fuss.

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The HORI PAD 3 Turbo is a fine controller. The turbo button works great for the "shooter games"; I use it with COD4 and turn all the semi auto guns to full auto. It's cool that you can set up ANY button with the turbo. I'd say the biggest down side to this controller is that its nipples are vary small but after playing with them for a while you get used to it. It also feels kind of cheap but I'll take it for the price. Overall I am happy with it.

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I read various reviews about this controller. Some good some bad. Still I purchased it on recommendation from another online player.

I only play Tiger Woods Golf (08 & 09) with it, so my experience is limited to this franchise only.

This was purchased mainly for the Turbo function, however I can get 105% 118% by using tap.

Virtually don't have to worry about Hook or Slice.

This controller may not work as well in other games, but my experience in Tiger has been great!

Wish I had purchased it sooner.

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UPDATE: Still using it now for Tiger Woods 10, no problems to date.

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Rocksmith Exclusive Edition

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I have a 15 year old that has been in guitar lessons for 7 months. She has learned more in one week of this game than 7 months of instructor lead lessons! Wish I would've found this game sooner, it would've saved me hundreds of $$$

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Rockband was fun until my son took real guitar lessons. Now he likes this one much better. It starts out very easy for someone who has never played. But once it figures out you know how to play, it tracks your ability.

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Priduct gives you a step-by-step guide from how to tune a guitar to how to play a guitar. I don't have time to go take lessons, so this is a great way to learn how to play guitar. I'm a "Beatles" fan with a large collection of memorabilia, including replica guitars used by the group. So I can use these instruments to try and learn a few of my favorite "Beatle" songs.

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I still like reading sheet music, but game makes

playing guitar a lot of fun. It's interactive too,

and there are games like duck hunt, where you

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Im not a fan of guitar heroe. In fact i found that game pretty stupid but with a real guitar + midi cable this is a heck of fun.

Even more im stick to metal but i learned alot of new songs lol and now with the release of pantera this is F* great!

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Duct Tape Colors Skin by WraptorSkinz fits Rock Band Drum Set

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I purchased the skins (ordered colored ones, but got plain gray instead) for our RockBand drums, and boy, did they look sharp. They didn't last very long, though. I bought them at the end of January, and I just took the last one off. We use the drums almost daily, and within a week, I had to take the skin off the red pad because it had split in several places. It came off in almost a dozen pieces. The rest followed pretty quickly.

I gave the skins three stars only because of how good they looked, even though they were the plain gray ones, when they were on the pads.

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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector's Edition

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I've been playing since Beta and thus far it's the most fun I've ever had in an MMO. The action is fast-paced, the graphics are gorgeous, the music is beautiful (no surprise to any long-time Final Fantasy fan). The game itself is definitely a 5-star experience.

The only complaint I have is the egregious bait-and-switch Amazon pulled on me. Approximately 6 weeks before release, Amazon was offering PS3 and PC standard editions and said that PC collectors edition was sold out, with no mention of the PS3 collectors edition. A couple weeks later, they added the PS3 collectors edition. I preordered the PS3 collectors edition about a month before release and that was that. I received my preorder code for early access, Moogle Cap, and Cait Sith Doll in an email the same day. Release date rolls around, and at 7:33AM I get an email saying Amazon has cancelled my order due to lack of availability. They didn't charge my credit card, fortunately, but this definitely should have been caught before the release date. Like, for instance, when I ordered it. Or at worst, yesterday.

Seriously Amazon. This is just weak. A form letter email is not a good substitute for a game with art book and soundtrack. At the very least, you should be offering me a free download of the soundtrack as compensation for your oversight.

UPDATE August 30: Though it's not the same as an art book, soundtrack, etc., I have to give Amazon kudos today. I was checking my email today and saw a new message. Amazon has given me a $50 promotional certificate to make up for cancelling my order, even though they hadn't charged me for the game.

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Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 was lacking many things: Gameplay, Crafting, Mobility, and many other things that makes an RPG fun and not seem like a huge chore. A Realm Reborn, the reboot, has fixed all of that. I was a beta tester for all the phases, and it was nothing like 1.0. It was a whole new game. The game babies you until you understand the whole concept of the game, so you don't have to worry like in 1.0 where there was absolutely no explaining. All the content that was released for beta testing was abnormal. There was so much content than any other beta testing phases for any game out there! I'm excited to see end game and the extra stuff they will be adding soon. Yoshi-P has definitely fixed this game and turned it into a beautiful experience that I truly wanted when I first played 1.0.

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I am loving the game. I was a 1.0 player and I love what the new Dev team has done to the game for 2.0

I know there have been some issues with servers but I know they are working to resolve them quickly.

However, I paid for the PS3 CE back on May 27th with overnight shipping to guarantee my copy to get to me today....and Amazon dropped the ball. They still have not even shipped the game yet. I will never pre-order a game from this company and will stick with Best Buy and other local stores.

I just found out that I will in fact not be receiving my product on time like I was promised and will be contacting Square Enix to let them know that Amazon failed to do their part in making sure that SE's product was delivered in a timely manner to its customers.

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As another lucky beta tester of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn on PS3 version, I can say many great things about this and how excited I am for the upcoming open-beta and finally the release. At first I was very skeptical about this being another mmo introduced on a console after Final Fantasy XI. The biggest improvement I have seen is the battle system, very fast and responsive. The controller map is very friendly and easy to use. You will use L1 to flip between emotes and actions (such as /sit, /smile, /kneel) and you will use R1 to access your attacks and spells. From there you can map what would be the equivalent to a "Hot-Key" on a keyboard using the mappings of triangle, X, O, square, and directional d-pad buttons for a total of 8-hot-keys. All you have to do is press R1 and the respective button to cast. At first this seems very confusing, but becomes very very easy. Targeting at first was very cumbersome, but once I figured out through the system configuration > character > target, you can set which target you want to snap to. (my original issue was I was trying to target the mob attacking me, but it kept flipping to one idle yards away) Once you set the targeting systems focus, it will snap to the nearest, or one attacking you automatically making targeting very simple. If you have played any Ever Quest, World of Warcraft or similar, you will quickly notice the system to use this approach. Your quest journal works dynamically with the map, showing you exactly where to go. The only enhancement that can be made is to automatically display the map the quest is in if you are not in that area. You will have to flip between east, north, central, west, and south maps to find exactly where the quest is if you are not in that current area. But this isn't a deal breaker and "should" be enhanced before release. Duty finder works very well, if you are new to Final Fantasy games, Duty is pretty much words for Dungeon. Also the challenges are very nice allowing you to set the levels higher if you are in a party to gain more rewards.

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I've been with FFXIV since the bitter beginning in 2011. This is the strangest MMO experience I've ever had. From an unplayable laggy turkey of a game to a passable experience in 2012 and now to something completely different in 2013. This game is not going to please everyone. But it does a lot to please most. It is extremely accessible yet can be quite difficult. It appeals to both those looking for battle classes and those looking to delve into crafting and gathering. Its class/job system makes fleshing out your character very uniquely fun as you can eventually train your avatar in every single job and class instantly switching seamlessly between them.

This game will only get miles better with subsequent planned patches by Director Yoshi-P. Content has been designed and is ready to go with a major content upgrade coming just a couple months after release. Its clear that Square Enix intends to stick with this game and grow it into something very special.

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PlayStation 3 Call of Duty: Black Ops Controller Faceplate

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It's a faceplate that protects your controller from scratches while looking really cool. That's it, That's all it does and that's all it is supposed to do. So why not give it 5 stars? I say it deserves 5 stars so lets give to 'em.

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This is a great faceplate. With it on the remote is still thin. It protects the remote great. And it is comfortable. Also while your playing a game your hands get less sweaty.

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came on time but takes a lil getting use to when on the controller but looks pretty cool id recommend buyin it

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Need for Speed Hot Pursuit

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I was so pumped to hear that Burnout developer Criterion was behind the new Hot Pursuit. What could be better than that? It's like double chocolate chip cookies and half & half cream together. Fans of the series, such as myself, have waited almost a decade for a return to the roots. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to see so many aspects that made other Hot Pursuits great completely removed from the finished product.

First of all, there is no manual transmission. That's right. You get to go through the whole game enjoying lazy automatic transmission. Last I remember, driving are much more engaging, exciting, and nerve-racking when you can control shifting.

The soundtrack, while having some quality tunes, really is not put together well. There is no flow i.e. jam to adrenaline-pumping electronica followed up immediately by slow-paced hip hop. Doesn't exactly transition well and really kills the vibes you get going. You can't pick and choose what tracks you listen to either. You can choose to add your own playlist of custom songs which is an alternative, but they don't fade-in/out and just continuously play as long as the disc is running.

OK, so I can attempt to make due with no manual transmission and an unbalanced soundtrack, at least I can still rocket these cars off some jumps while I'm racing in traditional Hot Pursuit fashion, right? Not this time! Well, I'm over 60% through the Career and I haven't experienced any air time yet, I'm assuming the worst...

All is not lost though, at least I can say I have exclusive cars thanks to ordering the Limited Edition. One of my biggest selling points to purchase on launch was because I could receive the Ford Shelby GT500, "EXCLUSIVE" to my version with the code included with the Limited Edition, one of the sickest in muscle car history. Turns out, you can simply unlock it, as I did before punching in my code, along with different variations, playing through the story mode... Seriously?!

...what ELSE could I also possibly complain about?! Bombs away... NO REPLAYS!!! Whaa...?

Did I say there was no steering wheel support?

While I'm on a roll, other things that annoyed me but didn't necessarily take away from the experience: most time trials are tedious, restrictive (bump into anything, automatic +2 seconds added), and there's a bit too many of them in the game. Mandatory cutscenes and forced in-game advertisements are not classy, EA/Criterion/whoever's idea it was to do that. Oh yeah, Need For Speed: Facebook. As if the common American doesn't spend enough time on normal Facebook, you can enjoy Need For Speed: Facebook by uploading in-game shots to your wall, commenting on them, and also comment on your friends' walls and their pictures instead of actually playing the game. Also, restarting a race results in you having to watch a good portion of the original intro cutscene instead of just restarting at the beginning of the actual race.

I do digress though, this game has some definite highlights. Graphics are stellar. Incredible, really. Handling is a good balance between arcade feel and realism. It seemed only appropriate that Criterion would add a constant nitrous system à la Burnout. The selection of vehicles is top-notch and pretty diverse, at least they kept that positive aspect of the series. The online is actually pretty entertaining and surprisingly smooth without tons of lag. Pre-match wait times seem longer than most online games though. The photo mode is fun and a good distraction, you can capture your special moments but it's really is just there for novelty and an addition to Need For Speed: Facebook. I'm glad to see they included some offensive/defensive choices to use against the law, such as the epic "Turbo", the "Jammer", or your own spike strips to use against the piggies.

Don't get me wrong. This is a fun game... for about a week or less. Actually, it's an amazing game... if you've never played any other Hot Pursuit titles before. In reality, I don't see myself replaying this lackluster title again, let alone finishing it 100% knowing I am missing out on all the standard features. The flat-out boring and "safe" track designs alone make me not want to continue. It's a simple, featureless game that is probably loved by simple gamers. As EA unsurprisingly has been doing largely these days, they are again "feeding the masses" with this one.

I feel I need to be critical and analytical towards a product that has such a strong history. If I'm not, who will? A series of legendary caliber should have simply delivered a better experience. Forwards, not backwards, guys. Let's try to aim for that. I'm sorry EA, but I am going back in time almost a decade ago to enjoy your true racing masterpiece; Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 for PS2, where I can enjoy manual transmission, an excellently balanced soundtrack in which you can choose what songs you listen to, air time and jumps, more creative, detailed, and quantity of tracks, and customizable replayswho's with me?!

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Let me start by saying this is the last time I am pre-ordering a game. I was clearly blinded by the hype machine. I certainly have to applaud EA and their marketing department because I was hotly anticipating the release of this game. With the knowledge that Criterion Games was behind the wheel bringing back the classic cops and racers gameplay, I was pumped. But the reality soon hit me once I got my hands on it. There are a number of features that are mysteriously missing. And knowing EA, I fear will probably be added eventually, as paid DLC.

The biggest problem for me, is the lack of split screen and the huge focus on online gameplay. I have never been a fan of online multiplayer as the biggest joy of multiplayer is to talk smack with friends you know, when they are in same room as you. Online is just about the same as playing with AI bots, especially in a racing game. If you do not have an internet connection this game is going to feel very limited. Acknowledgement about the demand for split screen has been all but absent from Criterion who continue to be focused on Autolog. I have done several hot pursuit events online and while it functions just fine it felt no different from the single player events. It's just not anymore compelling when you don't know who you are racing against.

Besides the lack of local multiplayer, also absent is any replay functionality. While some games only let you view a replay such as Need For Speed Shift, Hot Pursuit does not even give you that option. Your only option is to take a photo during gameplay which of course can only be uploaded to the EA servers so again, if you do not have an internet connection, you can't even save photos. What is the problem with saving a photo to your console's hard drive and then uploading it later if you choose to do so?

While I do not mind, others might be also disappointed to hear that there is no manual transmission to speak of. I personally do not see the need for it in an arcade racer but if that is your thing, you won't find it here.

Now besides the lingering absence of these features, the game is still very slick on the presentation and gameplay fronts. The graphics are gorgeous, the environments are lush and believable and the cars look almost photo-realistic. The strobes from the police cruisers bounce off the environment and driving at night with your headlights off is a blast. Cars are a treat to drive as you slide through the turns and use the turbo to blast down the highway at 230mph. This is a seriously well put together package. And yet, at the end of the day, I feel like I still didn't get everything I was expecting. I expect more content and features to be added in the future...for a price.

Pros +

+ Gorgeous graphics

+ A wide selection of cars (even though some are repeated multiple times)

+ Fantastic sound effects and music choice

+ Fun to drive physics

+ Best photo mode ever in a racing game

Cons -

No replay functionality

No split screen

More time attack events than hot pursuit events

Cannot change any settings in free roam

Cannot save photos to hard drive (must be uploaded immediately or they cannot be taken)

Bottom Line: If you have yet to buy a racing game this year, pick this one up after the price drops, and expect to fork over a little more when the standard features are released as DLC.

EDIT: Updated 12/23/10

After coming back home to a stable and reliable internet connection I have been able to try out more of the online features and I am happy to say that I really do enjoy them, particularly the photo mode. You are able to pause the game at any time (provided you are not in an online race) and jump into photo mode where you have complete control to pan and tilt the camera, change filters, and really get awesome shots of your car and of the action. When you save the photo is is automatically uploaded to your Autolog account (which is separate from an EA account), and you can view it on the website in literally seconds. Speaking of which the website is surprisingly very useful and functional. You can view all the autolog recommendations you have in game, view and delete your pictures, and post comments.

I had a lot of fun using the photo mode and will most likely spend a lot more time just cruising around in free drive taking shots.

But as I said this all will only work with a solid internet connection, otherwise you are in the dark and missing out on half the content.

With this being said I increased the score to 4 stars. I still cannot give it 5 with that list of cons.

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Let's get to the point...The game is awesome! If you liked the older version of this game, then you will love this one. If you are a little new to the Need for Speed "world" and if one of the only NFS titles you ever payed played was Shift, expect something a little different. As Game Informer and Gamepro Magazine says, "this title takes the NFS back to its roots" and they are not lying. The previous reviewer, somehow put "Grand Turismo" in his review on Hot Pursuit....How can that happen?! In no way, shape, or form can this game or should this game be compared to Grand Turismo. This game is as "arcade" as you can get, but if you are looking for more of a "Sim" racer, look elsewhere. If you are familiar with the old school version, then you will be familiar with the gameplay of this one. The graphics are beautiful and the framerate is "Wipeout" satisfaction. You can play as the cop and the street racer in which you can climb the ranks of "Most wanted" by the police...or The most badd@$$ cop that no one can outrun.

The controls are spot on and fully custom. If you dont like the default R1 acceleration...take it old school and accelerate with X. The sound is really nice as well..if you are familiar with NFS games (starting with underground) then you know you can expect some really nice "driving music" to set the tone of the Hot Pursuits. Also, the game does a nice job of giving you the history, specs, and special qualities of each car with really nice voiceovers..(This can be compared to Grand Turismo, but being that GT is a Sim, GT goes more into depth with this.)

As always, this Need for Speed is fast!! Sometimes too fast! Remember the shortcuts you could take from the old school version? Well, they are back..but this time they are really easy to miss because the game is so fast! So far, I havent seen any customization options for the cars other than color. If you are buying this game for the sole purpose of trickin our your rides, then from what I see so far...you may want to look elsewhere. IMO, you really don't need to do much to the cars anyway. In other professional reviews (Gameinformer, GamePro, PS magazine ect) you will read that this game is very much compared to Burnout. I myself never really got into Burnout, but if you are a fan of that series..I am sure you wont be disappointed with this game. One other thing...the game does not offer an Interior Camera View..this was a little upsetting to me, but hey...it wasn't in the old school version and with the absense of this view...IT DOES NOT take away from the excitement of this game.

This review is based on the PS3 version of the game. I hope this review was helpful.

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Wow, you think the developers would keep improving on what works.. Take, NFS Undercover, this game is the ultimate compared to this sad attempt. I don't know what they was thinking.. Sure it works, but the interface is NONintuitive, the options for what you can do are very limited. And I paid 60 bucks for this to find out a few days later it's $39.99! I'm depressed.......... When NFS undercover came out I couldn't stop playing for 3 weeks straight! This one I avoid on purpose....... what a jip! Buy NFS undercover instead... u'll be happy, in fact, i'm going to play that again right now : )

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For the last 3 or 4 years I have sat in complete awe at the complete and total stupidity of the marketing and design teams that have screwed up the NFS series. The were revolutionary with Undergrounds 1 and 2 and Most Wanted was easily one of the best racing title of the decade. For some reason, they decided that sticking with the formula that had been so successful was not a good idea and we got the abomination known as NFS Carbon. To add injury to insult, they produced Pro Street (if you didn't play Pro Street don't worry you can find a copy in the bottom of any of your neighbors' garbage cans.)and Undercover. Finally, last year they figured "what the hell, lets re-do the concept behind Pro Street because it was successful last time." and came out with NFS Shift which wasn't completely terrible, but was a woefully overused concept (Grid, GT5, and PGR) -_-. This year we are graced with the presence of NFS Hot Pursuit. Any of the reviews above will tell you that its a crappy long term game and lacks the basic elements of a game from this century. If you are able to read this review without help, odds are that you have a higher IQ than the entire NFS team put together. Just do yourself a favor and buy Undergrounds 1 and 2 on the PC.

My Prediction (if u care): The next NFS will be titled NFS 1880's where you will race horse drawn carriages and customize your horse's color. It makes about as much sense as the last few games.

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NCAA March Madness 08

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Wow... EA are you serious? Sometimes, I think they just needed to fill a PS3 quota with this conversion. I also think they have inexperienced/inadequate development teams working on some of their titles. And apparently, when going in and fixing this or that is too costly or time consuming, they just add a new feature or two to gloss over the remaining crappy elements included in this title. I bought this game with little expectations, I read the reviews and said, how bad can it be? I've played Live 08, and it wasn't that bad. But this is BAD!!! The frame rate, as you may have read is really the issue. Players jerk and jostle about. You'll step out of bounds without trying, get locked into an animation as you go to the net and again, run out of bounds. The opponent double teams and intentional fouls you if you're winning with less than a minute to go which sends you out of bounds to pass it in which is incredibly annoying the 5th time it happens. But it's not all bad. I like the college feel, the arenas feel alive, the mascots, cheerleaders, etc. all feel like NCAA football. The low post play is pretty solid, as you can rely on an easy bucket by flicking the right analog stick when the defense posts up and move right on around him. Most players instead of a dunk do a up and under move that's pretty reliable as well. Still, the frame rate is the biggest nail in this games coffin. And where is the game you see in the screen shots? or even in the in-game opening preview after the title screen? A few more close ups of the pretty decent looking player models would be nice, heck if they can get the graphic quality to anything close to what you see when you win or lose and congratulate the other team, then this might be something to write a positive review about. But nope, it's just skinny kids playing ball. Eh, skip it!

Add-on 8/29: After playing this game awhile, it's starting to grow on me. Yeah the above issues are still there. But, if you slow the game down on the sliders to a snails pace, the gameplay is actually quite solid. I've enjoyed the mini games before each game and I like how it transitions from the playground to the arena, where all the fans cheer or boo as you make and miss shots. The recruiting part is actually kind of fun, sending emails, packages, scholarships, etc. are all fun. And like I said before, as college goes, it's really cool to play in the arena's with the mascots, fans, cheerleaders, etc. That might be because I didn't go to a big school, so I missed out. But I can get it all here in the comfort of my own home. Not a bad game. But still I hear College Hoops is the one to get.

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I wanted something realistic and instead got this barely playable game. EA sports has continued to disappoint with the degradedation of some of its best known franchises.

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Great I wish the game had trophies but otherwise the game is very nice game to play.. Thank you for the game.

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NOTE: I have not played this version yet for the PS3, but for some reason, when I chose the 360, it sent me here. This quick review is only on the 360, but from what I've heard, they are basically the same game but with different controller buttons to do different things.

March Madness 08 offers some neat features this year: 1). The post game is much better than previous versions of MM. Erin Andrews does a fine job of being the sideline reporter, and her presence offers a clean, nice touch to the game. Dickey V. & Brad Nessler give the game the usual collegiate feel, but honestly, I think EA should give the end user (us) the ability to choose different color commentary analysts. As often in the past, the commentary feels too repetitive. It is still better and more collegiate feel than 2K8's. 2). The player models look much better this year, as well as the collegiate arenas. They are almost dead-on! 3). The menu screens are very nice and easy to navigate thru ... ESPN is finally put to good use.

That's really about it, though. Just enough tweaks to get die-heard MM players to spend their money. It's really a carbon-copy of MM 07 if you take away the new post-game features and the slick menu screens. That's not a bad thing, though. Still, as well as the NBA game, if you want the ability to run with many teams, import your created players into NBA 2K8 and get better, accurate gameplay, College Hoops 2K8 is the game to beat. I will give MM 08 a slight edge on overall graphics and menu screens, but it still falls short to CH 2K8.

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i am an avid basketball fan and i can't resist basketball games for the playstation 3. i know there is a lot of competition out there with the nba and college games and even streetball. while i stay away from the street versions, i love the college and nba games. well, ea sports has been pretty crummy in the past with their ps3 games (madden 07 mainly) i have played both the 360 and ps3 versions. while i only own the ps3 version, its exactly the same except there are no achievements to boost your gamerscore. while many say the 360 version is better, i don't agree. my 360 recently died to the red ring of death and i am stuck with the ps3 and i love it. so no matter what system you buy this for, its the same game. while the game plays smooth and there are lots of extra features in the game, its still not a very good game. neither is college hoops 2k8 though. i havent seen a good college basketball game yet for the ps3. the game would earn a 4.5/5 overall if it wasn't for the terrible graphics. the players look weird on the court for some reason. they look like walking stick figures my brother said, and i have to agree. the arena details are not there at all. the crowd looks like dots and i understand that, but i am a season ticket holder for the wisconsin badgers with courtside seats and i can definately see how different the kohl center looks in theis game compared to real life. i also watch the kansas jayhawks, ohio state buckeyes and my cousin attends marquette and she is on the dance team which means she attends many of the college basketball games. we both agree there are no arena details. the court looks average though. the sidelines and endlines look verry jagged, but that's no big deal.

so i will sum up the pros and cons of the game:

+around 150 teams to choose from

+game plays smoothly on the ps3

+startup and menus are cool

+difficulty isn't too hard

-arena graphics are terrible. there aren't any to speak of. i don't feel like i am looking at a college basketball game. the arenas look like walls with dots for the students/fans. phog allen fieldhouse looks like a boxed in room.

-free throws can be hard for beginners

overall score:

without including grading of the graphics: 4.5/5

overall with the graphics: 2/5

the graphics are terrible

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