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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Last Rebellion

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If you're a fan of NIS games then you already know what you'll be getting from this game: convoluted battle and growth systems, average (to put it nicely) graphics but unique artistic style and a narrative that only anime fans will get any enjoyment out of. The game stars two characters: Nine, a sword wielding knight who focuses on physical damage and Aisha, a mage who, predictably, specializes in spells. To be sure there are some positives that make this a worthwhile game. The battle system, while somewhat complicated at first, is rewarding once the right combos for an enemy are discovered and saved. Essentially each enemy body part is listed as a potenital target and it's up to the player to hit them in the right order to trigger "bingos" and combos. Hitting the right body parts will "tatoo" that monster and make it ripe to be hit for extra spell damage. Thankfully the game allows you to save discovered combos as templates for later use, negating the need to memorize combos for a given enemy. It's worth mentioning that the game has a fun strategic wrinkle to it in the form of switching between Nine and Aisha mid-battle. Deciding who to attack with first in order to finish the battle as quick as possible is definitely a strength of the combat system as it leads you to try out different tactics even during routine level grinding battles (you'll be doing plenty of that). As far as I'm concerned any game that can make grind battles even remotely interesting isn't all that bad. If you can make it past the cliche ridden narrative (something about two warring gods and Nine wanting revenge for his murdered father), PS2-era graphics, and the truly laughable voice acting then Last Rebellion can be an enjoyable game.

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Run. Run far away.

To be blunt, Last Rebellion is the most unmemorable, tedious, frustrating, empty, shallow, and downright painful RPG I've played in quite a few years. Even for major fans of the genre or imported titles from NIS, I couldn't possibly recommend this. One bit of (somewhat) good news is that the pain will end in about 15 hours of total play, and I was done with all content and had a Platinum trophy in less than 20. The target audience for this game is typically accustomed to needing ten times that commitment (or more) to "100%" an RPG; Disgaea or GUST titles being good examples. Most of my 20 hours felt like a forced march-the plot resolution is practically handed to you only a few hours in and lacks any true surprises or twists. Battles are little more than time-consuming walls working against trying to complete the game as quickly as possible.

There are a few more positive things that show that game had some kind of potential that simply went lazily untapped. Its core story concept provides a rather clever solution and answers the proverbial gaming dilemma of "what if your main character dies in the opening scene?". The runaround is the basis for the battle system, which, as being played out on a 3D-view field (more seen in ATB battle games), is a refreshing change in a more tactical or turn-based JRPG. Graphics are finally fully rendered and no longer the well-worn (but loved) dot matrix character models. World movement is also in the style of an adventure game as is typical in most RPGs, but is again something new for the type. Personally, I found battle incredibly tedious and repetitive fairly quickly, but I can see how it could allow some creativity. I really wish I could add more into the list of "good things", I truly am sorry.

Characters are unremarkable, shallow, and number about 5 in total. The fairly attractive attempt at the 3D world is harshly contrasted by truly appalling 2D character pop-ups in dialogue scenes. Even the dialogue interface is frustrating... menus and pop-up windows are slow to load and scroll, and text seems to draw itself at snail's pace. Great patience is required, despite this sounding like a total contradiction to a 15-20hr max playtime. Sorry, but there's no specific player I could suggest play this game. Even as an avid player of NIS titles and all sorts of RPGs, I'd have preferred dental work. As I said above, at least it's an easy 100% trophy set...

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Brief Summary : Last Rebellion is a good example of a game that had a good idea, but failed in the execution. I can think of no better description than that cliche. I only recently started playing the game and am in the 2nd half after only a few hours (less than 10), but I wanted to write a review while my opinions are fresh in mind.

Good

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+ The illustrations / art is nice. Still, hand-drawn images are shown when characters talk (like most NIS games), and I find the style and quality to be good.

+ It's a short game. I haven't finished, but I know where I am in the overall story. This is only a good point because the game overall is not so good.

Bad

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+ Voices-particularly the main male protagonist (Nine) and his brother, and a few other minor characters. A bit too effeminate and the fact he whines a lot compounds the issue. Aisha's (the woman on the cover) voice is fine.

+ Combat. First, I will say I am fine with turn based fighting. In fact, I prefer it over action. When reading about the system, I initially thought something like Legend of Legaia, but that isn't the case. In Last Rebellion, each monster has up to about 10 target points that you select to strike. The only EFFICIENT way to kill them is to find the correct order for hitting all these points. If I remember my math correctly, we're talking 10! (factorial) combinations (10x9x8x7...) for a 10 location monster (3.6 million combinations). Of course you're likely to figure it out in much less attempts, but it's a slog that just isn't very fun. As I mentioned in the title, I had Gamefaqs handy, and use that as my guide for getting through combat quickly, but some encounters randomize the values so you have to figure it out on your own.

In most cases for me, combat has not taken too long, thankfully. And although it's certainly DIFFERENT than most RPGs, I don't think it ADDS quality or FUN. It's also a chore that you have to "seal" every monster you take down, so they don't rise again fully healed and stronger.

Finally, your actions are limited by CP. A sort of action point system that is used up by the number of locations you strike and spells you cast, items used, etc. It's less troublesome once you've leveled a bit, but I'm still having to Heal my CP regularly to enable myself to fully act.

+ Monsters Respawn Too Fast. Doesn't take long for a monster to respawn. You can see them on the map when you move around and I've killed one, only to have it spawn behind me again and chase me down within barely a few seconds.

+ 0 XP for low monster kills. Once you're a few levels above a monster, you don't get XP for killing them. But they still attack you and make you go through the combat ritual. I leveled quickly and have not had to grind at all. In every zone, I'll end up eventually getting 0 XP for combat before I've finished with that area. Not ALL encounters, but some. Just feels like a waste of time.

+ No point allocations or skill selections. Perhaps I am old school, but I like to allocate a point or choose a new skill, or in some way effect the growth of my character. Although you level up in this game, you can't do any of that. Your HP goes up, your CP goes up, and your MP too. But that's about it. Negative point for me, but maybe not for others.

Other

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There are other aspects of the game that I think people will have issue with that don't bother me as much. Many comment on the graphics of the game, but I don't have a problem with that at all. To me, gameplay is the most important-if the game is fun, I can forgive just about anything else. A good story can help too, but unfortunately the story here is fairly bland and uninspiring. Nine's remarks come off as whining and annoying. He's not a likable guy. Perhaps with a better voice the sarcasm could have been portrayed better.

I'm really not sure what the point is of having so many degrees of the same spell in the same area. You can literally upgrade your magic 2-3 times in the same area (you find your spells in chests) and then apply "paper" to those spells up to max 5 to determine what MAX level you want that spell at for any point in time. You can reassign the paper as needed so if you know there is a monster weak to Axes, like the Trolls, you can raise that spell to 5 in order to cast the strongest level of that spell in combat.

Overall

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Everyone has different tastes. Maybe there are some gamers out there who will enjoy the game, but I think the majority will not. Or not REALLY enjoy it anyway. If you really want to try it, go for a rental or perhaps a $5 price point.

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This is a game that could have been a great game, but unfortunately it has some gaping flaws that keep it down.

The good things: A unique combat system that is extremely fun most of the time. A decent storyline (that you can skip through if you don't want to watch it). Nice art and production values.

The bad things: Maybe 20 hours of game time, and that's with a fair amount of level grinding (which is necessary). Absolutely zero replay value beyond that 20 hours, no post play, no reason to go through it again. And "paralysis" type status effects that effectively shut you down in combat with no possible way to recover there's a cure paralysis spell, but no way to cast it!

If you like turn based battle and JRPG storylines, definitely pick this up if its at a bargain price, or better yet rent it.

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A lot of people don't give this game a chance. Most give up when they turn on the game because they don't like the battle system, or they hate watching the cut scenes..but if you give it a chance you'll find that it's the easiest, fastest, and overall a fun game.

(Also it short, so keep that mind. With that being said, it's super easy to get the platinum trophy.. You could even get it in a day.)

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Specialist Gaming Headset - Green

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The first thing that I noticed about this headset which makes it stand out by far is the comfort. The ear cushions are made of an extremely soft fabric that have a smooth "pillow-like" feel when they're on your ears. Inside the cushions is some sort of memory foam that isn't as firm as the padding in most headsets that I've tried in the past. Another very important feature is the overall weight. I've used these for several continuous hours while I'm at work with no strain on my ears. Although these are not advertised as noise cancelling headphones, they perform just as good if not better at blocking out noise than some actual noise canceling headphones that I've owned in the past. Its also nice not having to keep an eye on battery life like I did for those previous noise canceling sets.

The sound quality is fantastic for handling songs with lots of bass. I tend to play around with the equalizer on my music players to really make the bass hit hard, and these can handle my strenuous adjustments very well, which is VERY VERY important to me. If I crank the volume enough to where it feels like the headphones/earpads are actually vibrating themselves on my ears and have no distortion, then they definitely get 5 stars for performance in my book. The volume adjustment wheel is also a very nice feature for when I'm blasting my ears out at work and someone taps me on my shoulder. Its perfect because I typically don't want to remove my headphones while they're blasting so people don't know what I'm listening to or how deaf they think I will be in the next 10 years. So now instead of fumbling for my mouse to find the volume adjustments on my media player, I can just lower the volume on the actual headphones while I'm about to take them off. PERFECT!!!

The headset comes with a very compact carry case which works perfectly for going to and from work to home. If you're considering getting these headphones, I would highly recommend you get the entire gaming bundle which allows you to use these on Xbox Live. It's also PS3 online compatible for all you PS3 users. This is when the retractable microphone comes into play. It's fully adjustable and can be positioned in literally any direction that you want. The Negotiator adapter mounts onto the bottom of your Xbox 360 controller similar to how the old school Xbox mics were designed. I hate how most volume controls for other headsets are attached somewhere on the cable where they dangle around and get snagged up on anything and everything. The Negotiator has a game volume/chat volume mixer that is right at your fingertips while playing.

Overall, these are great headphones that are extremely versatile, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone that is looking for quality sound performance for in office use and home gaming use without having to shell out hundreds of dollars.

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Temptation from its sleek and sophisticated design is what initially caught my attention while researching headsets online. I love playing music and games for extended periods of time and tend to use a headset all day at work. I decided to try, "The Specialist," to see if its product features match up to its pretty face.

Here's what makes it not just something nice to look at and actually something quite special:

First, the comfortability of the headset is amazing. Feels like soft pillows on my ears while in the middle of a warzone in enemy territory.

Second, the circular star shaped buttons on the side are a convenient feature for quick volume and mic control. No one wants to have to pause the game to adjust the volume and lose an arm or match in the process.

Third, sound quality is crisp and REAL. I can listen to anything from jazz to punk rock, my sister on Skype, and Nazi Zombie K-9s, without losing the sound quality of the instruments, my sister, or the bark.

Fourth, the headset folds up to fit nicely into its own carrying case, which makes it great to tag along with you anywhere, i.e. plane rides, trains, buses, roadtrips, camping, long lines at theme parks, etc....

Lastly, "The Specialist," is all I could have asked for from Nox to provide in a multimedia playing headset. Just wish it came in blizzard pearl, periwinkle, or pink...I'm just saying!

Built for extended wear and long hours of gaming/music playing/online chatting, I wouldn't mind falling asleep in its pillowed earphones after a long night of Halo in the barricades.

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i bought this item for 30 dollars and its a great fantastic deal for that amount the sound quality is amazing but my only boggle with these is you have to buy an adapter to hook it to your ps3 or xbox i wish it would come included but oh well good price for a good headset.

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I love the sound quality and compactness. Durability is left to be desired, however I don't blame that on the product itself. I would pay a premium for a bit of childproof-ness, and extra measure for my own errors. By my experience, the hinges at the end of the stems are most vulnerable.

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These headphones are perfect! Full, rich deep sounds with a retractable mic. If you own the headphones only, installation should be quick and simple. If you own the negotiator adapter, installation becomes a little more complicated. The sturdy build of these headphones should ensure any owner that their made to last. My only problem with them is that unlike the Turtle Beach Headset, you can't hear yourself speak in-game, causing you at times to shout without knowing it.

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Sony PS3 Jungle Green DualShock Multi Mode Turbo Action Rapid Fire Gun Mod Wireless Game Controller

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I love green so I had to get this, it even comes with instructions for the turbo fire button. Shipped well with no damages and has worked well for a few months now.

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When I received the controller I plugged it into my ps3. Did not cut on at all! A piece of s#!+

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Controller is nice. Don't think its the OFFICIAL jungle green from Sony though. It said "army green" in the package and it's just on a black base. (not the dark green two tone) But I'm pleased with it. The rapid fire has its quirks. The mode button on the bottom is kinda awkward for me. Not sure if its my long fingers, but I seem to hit it on accident a lot. And I might try to round the button a little for comfort. The controller tends to lock up for couple seconds if you hold the rapid fire for a while in certain games. But it works flawlessly as a regular controller with it off. All in all, I got a near identical controller in a green that I've been searching forever for. And for only ~$10 more than a regular controller. (much less than an official jungle green controller new too) Plus it has the rapid fire functionality for multiple modes. Im enjoying it. It's my new favorite controller.

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This isn't a game, but the controller works and looks cool. It even has a button in the back that helps you shoot faster on shooting games

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Dual Triggers for Playstation 3 PS3- Black

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I purchased these believing these were genuine Pelican brand triggers like the ones I purchased before from a brick and mortar store, but when they arrived they definitely weren't exactly the same. First of all, they came in these cheap little poly bags typically used by those cell phone accessory vendors in the malls at those kiosks and not in the retail packaging shown. Second, I purchased 2 sets of these from this seller and only one set actually stays on tight enough to be used in game play. The other set falls off at the slightest touch. Third, when I compared this new set to the ones I bought from the store I could tell right away they were of much lower quality. The numbers weren't the same size and the plastic even looked cheaper as the real Pelican brand ones actually have a number imprinted on the backs of the triggers themselves. I gave them 3 stars because at least one set worked. For the price, my original set was actually just as inexpensive as these. I wish I could still find the original Pelicans in stores, but I've looked and they're nowhere to be found except a few other brands. Of course I had to purchase a set from the store and threw away the defective ones. For the price I paid it wasn't worth the hassle of returning to the seller for a refund.

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These plastic snap on trigger covers have held up well. They install with just one click and stay in place. It makes it a little easier to pull the trigger as they stick out away from the controller just a bit. Not 100% necessary, but nice non the less.

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This product is not the one pictured at all. It's a cheap knock-off that doesn't fit properly and breaks easily. The triggers look nothing like the ones pictured.

They also come with some cheap stick covers (also not pictured, since it's obviously not the same product as in the picture).

These are garbage, they are not what I ordered and I urge you to look elsewhere if you want trigger covers. Don't get ripped off like I did.

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The triggers were not as pictured but were instead off-brand knock offs that did not fit onto the controller properly. They shipped in a little plastic baggy. I only received the actual triggers after sending the seller a message calling them out on the fraudulent sale, whereupon they sent me the actual items. These are made to look like the pelican trigger extenders but fail to function PERIOD.

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i have cod black ops 2 and my hand use to slip off L2 R2 button when i shoot because they're small so i put this on right away you can feel the difference. before the triggers i use to get like 20-30 kills now i can get 50-80 because they fill good. get this and the thumb grips and if ur good at cod i promise you you will get your ps3. i recommend this to people who fingers slip. the controller trigger are just like the 360 triggers with the dual triggers, if u order them i hope you have a great time review 10/10*

i go beast mode on black ops 2. thanks... if you say this review helped you i would really appreciate it thanks and bye

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Playtech Pro Arcade Fighting Stick for Sony PS3 - PC - PS2

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I was worried this fighting stick was going to be of low quality because of the price. I was wrong. This is a control that offers an amazing gaming experience for a real fair cost. Honestly after buying this I truly believe all other arcade controllers are way over-priced.

This stick has the perfect size, the perfect layout, the perfect amount of buttons. It works excellent with the PS3 and the laptop, as well with the PS2. I played it for various hours at a time without it giving me any kind of problems.

The stick itself is well made, and completely responsive, it plays just as well as the analog on the PS3. I tested it with all these games and it works wonderful:

PS3

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition

The King Of Fighters XII

The King Of Fighters XIII

Mortal Kombat 9

Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection Online

1942 Joint Strike

Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Online Edition

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Mortak Kombat Arcade Kollection

Tekken 6

Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe

Street Fighter Alpha

Street Fighter Alpha 2

Street Fighter Alpha 3

Darkstalkers

Darkstalkers 3

Metal Slug

Metal Slug 2

Metal Slug X

Hard Corps Uprising

The King Of Fighters '99

Tekken

Tekken 2

The King Of Fighters '94

The king Of Fighters '95

The king Of Fighters '96

World Heroes

Magician Lord

Castlevania Chronicles

Castlevania Symphony Of The Night

Castlevania Harmony Of Despair

Shock Troopers

Fatal Fury

Art Of Fighting

Samurai Shodown

Alpha Mission II

The Revenge Of Shinobi

Sonic The Hedgehog

Sonic The Hedgehog 2

The Revenge Of Shinobi

Marvel Vs. Capcom 2

Marvel Vs. Capcom Origins

Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3

Street Fighter X Tekken

Marvel Pinball (All Tables)

PS2

Gradius V

Contra Shattered Soldier

Neo Contra

Gradius III And IV

The King Of Fighters XI

Capcom Fighting Evolution

Tekken 4

Capcom Vs. SNK 2

The King Of Fighters Maximum Impact

The King Of Fighters 2006

NeoGeo Battle Coliseum

Samurai Shodown Anthology

Metal Slug Anthology

Art Of Fighting Anthology

World Heroes Anthology

Fatal Fury Battle Archives Volume 1

Fatal Fury Battle Archives Volume 2

Sonic Mega Collection Plus

Megaman X Collection

Megaman Anniversary Collection

Sega Genesis Collection

Mortal Kombat Deadly Allience

Mortal Kombat Deception

PC

NeoGeo Arcade Complete Library

Capcom Arcade Complete Library

Sega Arcade Complete Library

Konami Arcade Complete Library

The reason why I think the stick responds so well is because is set to the D-Pad which is usually the more accurate way to play arcade type of games.

It has a feature where you can switch between the D-Pad, The Left Joystick, and the Right Joystick, by simply holding down the Select and Start buttons.

It comes with a Turbo option that honestly I don't use, it is like one of these extra features. You can set it up between 4/Hz, 6/Hz, 8/Hz and 12/Hz.

It has all the buttons of the Sony controllers:

Square

Circle

Select

Start

Triangle

X

L1

L2

R1

R2

The PS Button (Very important for the PS3)

L3

R3

As well as the Turbo and Clear buttons, that can also be used on emulators.

Because the layout is well made, you can easily set the buttons on Mame to

B1 6

B2 2

B3 1

B4 7

B5 4

B6 3

B7 0

B8 5

... in order to replicate the exact layout of most arcade machines like the MVS. If you are playing Mortal Kombat in Mame, you can just set it to

B1 3

B2 5

B3 0

B4 2

B5 1

B6 4

... in order to replicate the Sony setup

I plug my laptop to my HD Bravia with the VGA cable to enhance the experience, I use the PS2 with the component, and the PS3 with the Hdmi. You can do the same and use the scanlines when available.

It is very solid, perfect weight, not heavy, yet it has enough weight to keep it still, I like the materials with which is made, it looks and feels of great quality. It feels very durable, it will hold well the pass of time, even if used often. It also makes all the sounds of a real arcade machine.

What I love the most is that the stick is far and separated from the buttons, which is something you simply can't get anywhere else, not even with the most expensive sticks.

The controller light is set to player 2 on PCs, but that is just the light, when you plug it with the USB it will still be used as player 1, or if you want you can also set it yourself to player 2 with the emulator.

On the PS3 the lights blink and on the PS2 they are off.

The cable is a little short, but that is convenient when it comes to not have to tie it up, either way you don't really play arcade machines from too far. The cable is not too short either, it still holds and adequate distance for a big screen TV. Even though it has a great size, it is still very portable and light enough. I often carry it around between rooms.

I love the fact that they only chose to set it for PC, PS3, and PS2, which are honestly the best home consoles to play arcade games. That way it doesn't have all those unnecessary plugs for other systems hanging out.

Problems:

The only problem with the control is that on the PS2 you cannot switch the use of the stick between D-Pad, The Left Joystick, and the Right Joystick, it is default on the D-Pad only, which works well for most games, but in games like Mortal Kombat Armageddon you can play very well in the fighting section which uses the D-Pad, however you cannot play in the mini car section which uses the Left Joystick.

Despite that, I still give the control 5 stars, considering the built, size and price.

Update: For those who were having doubts about the Select + Start function I uploaded a video to show how it works. Here it is:

[Look for the link in the comments because I guess they didn't allow me to post the URL here on the actual review]

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Well i bought the Arcade stick thanks to a review by Carlos Gustavo and man i was dissappointed. Everything works except moving right and even when i do the select + start thing i still have problems. It is driving me crazy. If anyone can help please because so far i am disappointed

UPDATE: Well i finally got it to work thanks to someone from youtube. All we did was open it up and moved a wire and it worked. I am dissappointed that this item came in not working and us actually having to open it and fix it. The Arcade stick is fine and the buttons well..i don't like how they feel and after a long while it hurts my hand..this was not worth the buy..

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The stick itself is very solid and weighty, which is nice. The buttons and stick feel cheap. I've been using this stick for a good 5 hours and I've noticed that the stick has randomly become less responsive.

For example, in a game menu, it wouldn't scroll up for me for a little while, or I've had trouble jumping left (upper right corner). I didn't notice this problem when I first started using it. The buttons also seem to sometimes give multiple inputs. For instance, when in training mode with the Inputs showing, if I try to hit three buttons simultaneously, I will at times see Light and Medium Punch input followed immediately by Light, Medium and Heavy Punch inputed, after having only hit the three buttons once.

For a $27 I can't complain, as I've heard people complain about garbage controls on sticks four times as expensive, and if I was rating this with my original intent in mind, which was to buy it to replace the stick and buttons with higher quality controls, I'd give it 5 stars, as the case is nice and solid with all the button options I'll need for either Playstation or PC, as well as quick disconnects running to the stick and a harness on the PCB running to the buttons, so I don't have to solder on the PCB, I just need to cut the wires on the harness and spice them to quick disconnects going to the buttons I'll put in (internally).

Having never used a fighting stick with the stick itself closer to the buttons, I can't say if I would prefer it that way, but the configuration is comfortable.

Unfortunately, I have to rate this as is, a cheap fighting stick that also has cheap controls that may not last very long. But, if I was rating this as a cheap stick to buy just to mod it, I'd give it a 5. (I don't remember if the product description stated, but the stick is a square gate)

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This arrived at my door DOA. The joystick does not recognize 3 of 8 directions. I have to give this 1 star....Poor QA. Sorry Playtech.

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With all the reviews online stating how quickly arcade sticks begin to fail, I was worried. But this stick has taken some abuse; falling down, resting food and drinks on it, a few temper tantrums, etc. But still works perfectly and has a very nice weight to it. If I had have any gripes A) Get and extension cord and B) The lights constantly blink when attached to the PS3.

It makes a huge difference in fighting games in my opinion and it just gives you that feel you get from the Arcade that a controller simply can't replace. I plan on getting a second one as well.

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Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

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It has been 8 years since Sly 3's release on the PS2. There was a cliffhanger at the very end of the game, in the last cutscene; "... but I'm building a time machine to find out!" And then... Sucker Punch closed the doors of the Sly Cooper series, convincing everyone that there wouldn't be another game from the infamous thieving raccoon. But then... the doors were opened up again.

Sanzaru games, for those who don't know, remastered the original trilogy for the PS3, titled "The Sly Collection". (I recommend that one to all who have only played Thieves in Time.) They did a phenomenal job on remastering the trilogy in HD. When it was announced that Sly game was going to be entirely developed by Sanzaru, Sly fans, including myself, were a bit skeptical. The last PS2 icon that was developed by somebody else was bastardized. (Jak and Daxter; The Lost Frontier. EPIC FAIL.) But Sanzaru was releasing bits of gameplay footage and it eased everyone's minds that the Sly series may be in the right hands after all. I mean, it is better than no game at all, right? The wait is over, the game has been released, and now... the review!

GRAPHICS/ENVIRONMENT: Holy crap! These graphics are insane! Running at 60FPS, the game is crisp, colorful, and the environments are more detailed than ever before. Sly and the gang have all gotten re-designed from the ground up. Personally, I wasn't a huge fan of the "new" Sly Cooper design, but it has kind of grown on me. I really don't know what they could have done any differently. Regardless, it does look like the old Sly that we know and love, so you can't ask for much more than that. There are times, where the frame rate does drop, such as a boss battle where lots of visual things are going on. It isn't enough to affect the gameplay, but it is noticeable. Overall, it's an incredible makeover and a definite welcome one. Sanzaru has also dwelled into the story mode and pulled some cool easter eggs out of their hats. For instance, on the first mission in Japan, you can see Clockwerk (Villain from Sly 1) at one point sitting on the wall. He's actually moving around and doing stuff. It's really cool to see, especially if you understand his significance to the story. The music is done by the original composer from the original trilogy and he does wonders for this game. The music is extremely fitting and as Sly-like as ever. Kudos to the composer! The original voice actors are back, too! Well, at least for the Sly Cooper Gang. Carmelita, of course, has a different voice actor than before. She's had a different voice actor for all 4 games and I never understood why. Regardless, Sly, Bentley, and Murray all sound like they always have from Sly 2 onward and it really credits Sanzaru for tracking these guys down and going that extra mile for the fans. It really puts you back into the saddle of a Sly Cooper game well.

GAMEPLAY: The gameplay is solid, fluid, and very original and faithful to the series. The controls are all original, with a few exceptions here and there, such as Murray's "Thunder Flop" now being X+Triangle. Nothing major whatsoever, just a simple observation. There are now clue bottles again! I am at 29/30 on the first chapter. I'm trying to find the last one using no game volume and my Turtle Beach Ear Force Foxtrots, but I think Sanzaru made it a little more challenging this time around by lowering the clue bottle volume because you can't hear the things until your about 6 feet away from them. Well played, Sanzaru. Other than Clue Bottles, you can also collect Sly Masks, which, when collecting enough, allows you to unlock stuff, such as Murray's "Seal Team Murray" outfit. Since I pre-ordered the game, I got the Seal Team Murray outfit with the two exclusive para-glider skins. You can also open the vaults once you get the clue bottles, just like you could in Sly 1 and 2. I haven't opened a vault yet, so I can't say what's inside. However, if it's anything like Sly 2, then you'll get some badass new moves that you can't buy on Thiefnet. Bentley's hacking minigames have drastically changed. The very first one on the prologue mission is what everyone is used to. However, Sanzaru went in totally different directions with this one. There is one that reminds me of the hacking tool used in the Ratchet and Clank series, where you have to guide a spark of electricity through a path and obstacles to it's destination. It's a cool addition and Sanzaru was definitely thinking outside of the box on that one. Murray's the same. Literally nothing has changed. However, now, any playable character can open the vault, at least on the first mission. The vault is in a totally open area and even if I'm playing as Bentley or Murray, I can still see their holographic logos by the vault handle. That tells me they can open the vault, too.

VERDICT: The game is solid and everything the fans want it to be. There's really nothing more to tell you. If you want a solid game for the PS3 that could possible be a staple in your collection, such as mine, then I would take a long hard look at this Sly Cooper title. However, if you want the full story, add "The Sly Collection" to YOUR collection. It is a really good story and there are some easter eggs that you may not understand unless you play through the first 3 games as well. At a $39.99 price point, you can't go wrong.

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Whereas games from the "Ratchet and Clank" universe make me feel as though I'm in the middle of a Pixar movie, "Thieves in Time" achieves an equally impressive feat: It makes me feel like I'm taking part in one of the hand-drawn afternoon cartoons of the 80s and 90s (which I would regularly watch after school, while nibbling on snacks). I love everything about the presentation in this game: the characters are adorable, the story is hilarious and absurd, and the cel-shaded approach has never looked finer. The time traveling plot and assortment of anthropomorhpic animals takes me back to the days of shows like "DuckTales".

There is, however, a complaint that I have with this game: I wish I had control of Sly Cooper for greater lengths of time (ALL the time would be even better). While Murray and Bentley are cool characters, and they make for an awesome family/team, I found that I began sighing every time one of their segments began loading. When Sly is in control, this platformer can attain a certain level of "zen" as you engage in your chains of stealthy featsleap, perch, climb, balance, strike, repeat (and the controls are identical to the PS2 games, as far as I rememberthey've aged wonderfully). However, when the other characters are in control, this becomes something of a clumsy, forced platformer that left me longing for Sly's stealthy, agile ways. That's just my humble opinionothers may enjoy the segments of Sly's friends and the attempts to instill gameplay diversity, but I was always anxious to return to the thieving raccoon. And in the defense of the developer, controlling Sly's friends has always been a part of the experience, even with the original "Thievius Raccoonus".

The inclusion of Vita functionality (Cross Buy) with this title makes it pretty enticing for any Sony gamer (especially at $40). I'm a fan of the PS2 Sly Coopers ("Thievius Racoonus" still being my favorite), and I have not been disappointed with "Thieves in Time" (and there are still TONS of collectibles in these worlds calling out to me), so I can wholeheartedly recommend it to those who are in the same boat. I'm not sure how gamers who are new to the series will receive it, but I would definitely suggest considering it, particularly if you enjoy cartoons and non-violent games, or if you're looking for something suitable for younger gamers.

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I just beat Sly 4 and thought it was fantastic, for Sanzaru's first Sly and taking up the torch after Sucker Punch they really made Sly better than ever before. Here are a few things.

Gameplay and controls

Level design is superb, some of the very best platforming segments I have seen in years

Sly plays just as comfortably and fluid as he did in Sly 2/Sly 3, there is a slightly weighted feel added to him due to the deeper physics and it goes nicely with the platforming and climbing mechanics.

Bentley, Murray, and Carmelita feel very developed this time around, from their missions to their gameplay styles

Sly's ancestor's are great additions to the game, not all of them play like Sly with new abilities but each ancestor that does has an ability that adds a new dimension to Sly's gameplay.

Sly's new costumes having their own gameplay styles is one of the best things to happen in this game, not only do they change up Sly's play but they are surprisingly a blast to use.

New upgradable moves with the returning upgrades make taking out enemies much more enjoyable and adds a lot of depth to the combat

Bentley's hacking mini-games are a lot more fleshed out and impressive, but there is one controlled via motion controls (usually about 30 seconds long though) that was annoying.

Missions offer lots of variety making the game never feel tedious like past Sly games, it's pacing is beautifully done

Bosses being done in layered battles like the first Sly Cooper makes them some of the best in the series

Graphics

The game looks sharp and crisp running in 60fps

Nice lighting and graphical effects with cel-shaded visuals really bring the game and character models to life

Levels are vibrant and detailed, the open world levels especially look great

Story

I was very impressed with the story, quite a few twists and nice character development with the plot itself unfolding in a way that keeps you interested from start to finish.

Le Paradox is a great villain along with his back-story

The episodes each standout in their own ways due to the interesting bosses and Sly's ancestors were all nicely done

Production values in this game are the highest level in the series, not only are there the classic animated scenes the games are known for but a lot of action-packed in-game scenes that add a lot to the game

Replay Value

The game itself is quite lengthy, but there are a lot of collectibles like Clue Bottles and treasures that make the open worlds worth exploring

There are a lot of unlockables, including a secret ending

Overall, I highly recommend getting the game and it's a steal being only $40 for all it packs. It's also a great entry point into the Sly series, if you are a new player you'll be able to experience the game with hardly any problems with how well it explains previous events and introduces all the character all over again. Sly Cooper: Thieves in time was seriously worth the wait and the best yet in the franchise

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Easily the best Sly Cooper game, it has great graphics, it's chock full of content,great gameplay, and has the best story of the series. For any Sly fan, I give it my highest recommendation.

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It's been eight years since the last Sly title and once I started playing 'Sly Cooper Thieves in Time' it felt just like the older games from years past, but better. Sly, Carmelita, and the rest of the gang never looked better. This is an amazing game to own. The graphics, gameplay, and story are great and filled with excitment that one would expect from Sly and gang. It's a game that can be enjoyed by all ages and still leave an impression. I would recconmed this game to anyone.

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