I bought this game twice I played it on 360, PS3, and now original Xbox.
I bought it for the original Xbox, because there really are a lack of good games for that console.
Perhaps I am just spoiled by the modern technology, but I still love my original Xbox, and I have collected quite a few games I enjoy frequently play, Marvel Ultimate Alliance is one of them.This game is awesome for anyone who love heroes. Full of action, and a great storyline. Very fun. Worth getting
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Monday, December 22, 2014
Discount Army of Two: Platinum Hits - Xbox 360
Generally, this is a good shooter. At its heart, it's a co-op game where you team up with either an AI partner or a real life partner to take out numerous terrorist threats the world over. Is it groundbreaking? No. Is it entertaining? Yes. It's a good game that has good gameplay and graphics. However, it still doesn't compare to its cousins like Gears of War and Call of Duty 4. That being said, you will still most likely have a good time. The aiming and shooting mechanic mirrors that of Gears where you pull left trigger to aim and then shoot with right trigger. The game is unique in that it does require team work with your partner to get through some of the levels. The "aggro" system is a prime example of this. One partner essentially steals the spotlight and attracts the attention of most of the enemies, enabling the other partner to stealth around the battle field and get a better shot. I also like the ability to customize your weapons and gear (all for a price). Afterall, the point of the game is to get paid, and you do get paid handsomely for killing ruthless terrorists and protecting key targets. It's a fairly linear game, but you do have some options of completing secondary objectives that might take you off the beaten path. You would be hard pressed to get lost as there is a "GPS" system that basically shows you the path to take to complete the mission. I think most shooter fans will like this game. It just didn't grab me quite like Gears or COD4 did.
I figured that it was going to be dealing with blowing away aliens or the like.
Well, I was wrong.
Well, partially at any rate.
The game does touch on some of this, a pair of former Rangers named Elliot Salem and Tyson Rios, who end up quitting the military to go for a Mercenary Company known as SSC, the Security and Strategy Corporation.
The beautiful part of the game is that it is very heavily story driven. You're mercenaries, and you get paid by the mission, and you can get bonuses of cash throughout by completing secondary objectives.
This cash can be used to buy better weapons you have your primary typically an assault rifle, but you can purchase different types, all the way up to a mini-gun. The secondary weapons are handguns but you can also purchase sub-machine guns, such as the P90. Finally you also have your special weapon which is typically a sniper rifle, but you can even buy anti-tank weapons to use.
Now, if you don't have enough money after a mission to purchase a new weapon, you can always upgrade your existing weapon to increase its damage, accuracy, ammunition capacity and aggro.
So, you can really customize your weapons. Hell, you can even `pimp' out your weapon, getting it covered in gold plating, if you so desire.
As for the game, it's divided up into six missions, played over a thirteen year period, starting in 1993.
You start in Somalia, then head to Afghanistan and fight your way though an old soviet military complex. From there you fight in Iraq, and then mission four takes place in the Philippines, on the Aircraft Carrier the USS Constellation. Mission five takes place in China and finally the last mission of the game is in a flooded downtown Miami.
Throughout the game there are numerous cut scenes, all that adds to the depth of the game world and the story behind it.
If I had a complaint about these cut scenes is that several times the walking animation of the various characters involved was really jerky, not smooth or natural in any way. But I only noticed this I think twice through the entire game.
While I'm on it, the animation was beautifully rendered. It didn't quite have the rag-doll effect that I've been growing accustomed to seeing in many of these first person shooter games, and the blood and gore was really toned down.
Frankly, I wouldn't expect any less from an Xbox 360 game.
The sound effects were well done as well. Each weapon had its own unique sound. It's a good thing I don't usually play these games with the sound cranked, because if I did, I'd probably have damaged my ears every time a rocket was launched and it exploded!
Despite the fact that there is little in the line of gore, this game isn't for children. The F-bomb is dropped with frighteningly regularity, and it does deal with mature subject matter, although there isn't any nudity in the game.
Game play is your typical Xbox 360 first person shooter. You don't have a health score, but you can tell how badly you are injured as your screen will start to turn red, and you're breathing will become hard and laboured. If this happens, make damned sure you find cover and give yourself a short period of time to recover!
If you take too much damage, you'll get knocked flat on your armoured rear, so make sure that your partner is close at hand, or you are dead. See below for more on this...
You have plenty of places to hide in the game environment, so make good use of them. Duck behind desks, or small walls or even glass doors to evade enemy fire. That did kind of annoy me, as I would have much preferred to see you be able to shoot through objects like this, but that too is minor.
Unlike many other Xbox games I've played, this one has very little in the way of environmental kills. There are occasionally barrels or propane containers that you can shoot and cause them to explode, but I found that they were few and far between.
One thing that you can't ignore is the use of your partner. You have three commands that you can use on him. Stick close, head out and draw fire, or stay put and cover. These can be used to varying degrees, such as if you want your partner to go ahead and draw fire so you can get into a better position to cause some serious damage.
This is especially useful when you run into heavily armoured opponents who can only be hurt if you get behind them and shoot them in the back, or machine gunners who are hidden behind full shields.
Of these three commands, you have two levels of aggressiveness... blue which means defensive, or red which means offensive.
Now, as I stated above, if you or your partner get badly injured, you can call them up to help you. You will get dragged away, and while you're being dragged, you can still fire your weapon at the enemy. Once you're behind cover, your partner will heal you and you're ready to fight once again.
You'll know if your partner is in trouble as he will call out for help. If this happens, get to him quickly... if you don't he'll die and you'll have to start from the last checkpoint.
One thing that really took me by surprise was the scope of the game. Several levels, starting with the USS Constellation, were amazingly huge! You really felt like you were fighting on the deck of an American carrier!
Even in Miami, several of the maps you fought on were incredibly large, like the airport. Plenty of places to hide, but also if you were unlucky enough to get caught out in the open, well as Hudson would put it, Game over man, Game over!
Combat was, once again, typical of an Xbox 360 game. You could see the damage meter above your targets and this helped you to know if you were actually hitting the target or not during combat. You could zoom in a little closer by hitting the left trigger, or if you were using your sniper rifle, you'd be able to zoom directly in for a nice head shot. You know, one shot, one kill.
Hitting the head was also a good way of taking down your enemy with a minimal expenditure of ammunition.
There are also two ways of replenishing your ammo supply. You could pick up ammo off the bodies of certain enemies after you dispatched them, or you'd get re-supplied between missions. The ammo dropped by the enemy always looks like golden packs, so make sure you grab when you can.
Be warned, the enemy isn't stupid. They don't like getting caught in the open, and they will use cover to its full advantage. Watch out too, while you're at it, as they like to drop more than F-bombs on you. Stay too long behind cover in one place, and they'll toss a nice little grenade your way.
There are a couple of times throughout the game you'll get to drive vehicles, or control a parachute as you drop in on your mission. Make sure you have your sniper rifle at the ready as you drop in during the parachute phase, as it'll reduce the number of enemies you have to face once you hit the ground.
The driving sequences were pretty standard fare, with you controlling the vehicle while your partner provided cover-fire. I guess if you're playing two player mode, you could quite easily take control of the gun instead of driving.
Oh, as you fight, you'll gain aggro. This means that the enemy is targeting you and you alone, unless your partner presents himself as an easy target. This can be a bad thing, if you don't have anywhere to hide. But, while the aggro is on you, you can send your partner out to take out the opponents while they concentrate their fire on you.
The reverse works as well, you can send your partner out to attract the fire while you get into a better position to take out your enemy.
And, if you find a riot shield to use, don't hesitate!
Finally, as with the aggro overkill meter, several times during the game you'll have to fight back to back. When this happens, time will slow down and your weapon will do a great deal more damage. You'll have to keep turning in a circle in order to take your targets out, so don't just aim for one location only, or you'll get yourself and your partner killed!
Ok, Pros of the game...
Smart AI for both enemy and your AI controlled partner.
A wide variety of locations world wide to fight in.
Map size for some of the missions.
Upgradeable weapons.
Some very entertaining mini cut scenes. Watch em carefully!
Co-op sniping!
Cons of the game...
Some of the larger maps don't have too many save points, and it can get frustrating.
Only about six hours of play time.
Some of the movement in the cut scenes were very jerky and un-natural.
Would have liked a larger variety of weapons, more ways to upgrade, upgradeable armour, and the ability to pick up your opponents weapons.
I haven't tried out the multiplayer part of the game, so I can't comment on it.
Overall, it was a solid, enjoyable game with lots of potential that was put to excellent use.
4 out of 5
First off, there's various modes where you combine forces with your characters, including a dual-sniper mode that allows you and a friend to coordinate sniper shots to take down two foes at the same time. You'll still depend on your friend taking the voice-cue from the game, but if they don't know how to fire when the game tells them to, it's the least of your worries. There's also back-to-back mode, which looked a LOT like the final shoot-out scene in Mr. & Mrs. Smith very cool how the characters twist and turn around each other to shoot the badies.
There's a lot fo the game that depends on two people helping each other, but there's also a lot of subtle things added in that make it fun enough to want to talk about. Not only can you congratulate your co-op buddy with a high-five or smart remark (via game controls), you can also insult them or give them a well-deserved headbutt for overwhelming idiocy in the line of duty.
The great part for me is that as you advance, you make money. You can then use this money to outfit yourself with new and more powerful weapons, armor, and even facemasks. (The facemasks are the best part, as you can get ones that with a desert motiff, a "street" motiff, or my favorite, a clown face!!!) you can also save your money to focus in areas you're good at. I'm a sniper, so I spent most of my money getting the latest and greatest sniper rifle.
The story line is solid, the game controls take bit of getting used to, especially with all the bumper use, but all in all I have to say this is the best 360 game yet this year.
As the name implies it is meant to be played by two people. If you get dropped, your partner can revive you as with Gears of War. But, if you get dropped in a bad spot, your teammate can drag you to cover and revive you there.
You get paid for completing objectives and taking out bad guys. You get to use the money to buy weapons or upgrade the ones you have with new barrels, stocks, grenade launchers, silencers, etc. You can even get your guns "pimped out" with gold plating. My son really likes customizing his weapon set.
The games is built around teamwork. One of you gets the bad guy's attention blind firing a big loud gun (pimped guns get more aggro too) and your partner sneaks up on their flanks and takes them out. You even get a meter which measures how much attention you are getting (the game calls this "aggro"). The more aggro you aquire makes your character actually glow read and your partner gets a little transparent. Get the aggro meter way up and you get something called "overkill" which puts everything in slow motion and gives you unlimited ammo and 2x damage. There's a couple of other teamwork things like coop sniping (sniping two simultaneous targets) and "back-to-back" which is alot like the overkill thing except you and your partner take out bad guys while standing back-to-back.
Story and movies (that you can't skip) are above average. The graphics don't come close to COD4 or Gears.
The language is very graphic and not just an occasional S**T or D**N as in COD4. This game makes frequent use of F*** and M*****F***ER. Violence level is actually kind of tame compared to something like Gears or COD4. For example, there is no limb or head removal (as with Gears) or blood splats on the walls (as in COD4).
Things that would've given it a higher rating in my book:
1. more AI instructions, i.e., go left, right, forward, etc.
2. more levels! Too short going solo. Good length for co-op though.
3. customizable armor, i.e., speed versus protecting, custom paint to match the masks, etc.
4. more innovative co-op moments
We're looking forward to Army of Two... er... uh... 2!
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It's been quite a while since I first saw the teaser trailer for Army of Two. When I did all those months ago, I figured it was some kind of high tech, science fiction sort of game... you know, an unstoppable duo wielding the latest in death dealing weapons and the best armour that science could create.I figured that it was going to be dealing with blowing away aliens or the like.
Well, I was wrong.
Well, partially at any rate.
The game does touch on some of this, a pair of former Rangers named Elliot Salem and Tyson Rios, who end up quitting the military to go for a Mercenary Company known as SSC, the Security and Strategy Corporation.
The beautiful part of the game is that it is very heavily story driven. You're mercenaries, and you get paid by the mission, and you can get bonuses of cash throughout by completing secondary objectives.
This cash can be used to buy better weapons you have your primary typically an assault rifle, but you can purchase different types, all the way up to a mini-gun. The secondary weapons are handguns but you can also purchase sub-machine guns, such as the P90. Finally you also have your special weapon which is typically a sniper rifle, but you can even buy anti-tank weapons to use.
Now, if you don't have enough money after a mission to purchase a new weapon, you can always upgrade your existing weapon to increase its damage, accuracy, ammunition capacity and aggro.
So, you can really customize your weapons. Hell, you can even `pimp' out your weapon, getting it covered in gold plating, if you so desire.
As for the game, it's divided up into six missions, played over a thirteen year period, starting in 1993.
You start in Somalia, then head to Afghanistan and fight your way though an old soviet military complex. From there you fight in Iraq, and then mission four takes place in the Philippines, on the Aircraft Carrier the USS Constellation. Mission five takes place in China and finally the last mission of the game is in a flooded downtown Miami.
Throughout the game there are numerous cut scenes, all that adds to the depth of the game world and the story behind it.
If I had a complaint about these cut scenes is that several times the walking animation of the various characters involved was really jerky, not smooth or natural in any way. But I only noticed this I think twice through the entire game.
While I'm on it, the animation was beautifully rendered. It didn't quite have the rag-doll effect that I've been growing accustomed to seeing in many of these first person shooter games, and the blood and gore was really toned down.
Frankly, I wouldn't expect any less from an Xbox 360 game.
The sound effects were well done as well. Each weapon had its own unique sound. It's a good thing I don't usually play these games with the sound cranked, because if I did, I'd probably have damaged my ears every time a rocket was launched and it exploded!
Despite the fact that there is little in the line of gore, this game isn't for children. The F-bomb is dropped with frighteningly regularity, and it does deal with mature subject matter, although there isn't any nudity in the game.
Game play is your typical Xbox 360 first person shooter. You don't have a health score, but you can tell how badly you are injured as your screen will start to turn red, and you're breathing will become hard and laboured. If this happens, make damned sure you find cover and give yourself a short period of time to recover!
If you take too much damage, you'll get knocked flat on your armoured rear, so make sure that your partner is close at hand, or you are dead. See below for more on this...
You have plenty of places to hide in the game environment, so make good use of them. Duck behind desks, or small walls or even glass doors to evade enemy fire. That did kind of annoy me, as I would have much preferred to see you be able to shoot through objects like this, but that too is minor.
Unlike many other Xbox games I've played, this one has very little in the way of environmental kills. There are occasionally barrels or propane containers that you can shoot and cause them to explode, but I found that they were few and far between.
One thing that you can't ignore is the use of your partner. You have three commands that you can use on him. Stick close, head out and draw fire, or stay put and cover. These can be used to varying degrees, such as if you want your partner to go ahead and draw fire so you can get into a better position to cause some serious damage.
This is especially useful when you run into heavily armoured opponents who can only be hurt if you get behind them and shoot them in the back, or machine gunners who are hidden behind full shields.
Of these three commands, you have two levels of aggressiveness... blue which means defensive, or red which means offensive.
Now, as I stated above, if you or your partner get badly injured, you can call them up to help you. You will get dragged away, and while you're being dragged, you can still fire your weapon at the enemy. Once you're behind cover, your partner will heal you and you're ready to fight once again.
You'll know if your partner is in trouble as he will call out for help. If this happens, get to him quickly... if you don't he'll die and you'll have to start from the last checkpoint.
One thing that really took me by surprise was the scope of the game. Several levels, starting with the USS Constellation, were amazingly huge! You really felt like you were fighting on the deck of an American carrier!
Even in Miami, several of the maps you fought on were incredibly large, like the airport. Plenty of places to hide, but also if you were unlucky enough to get caught out in the open, well as Hudson would put it, Game over man, Game over!
Combat was, once again, typical of an Xbox 360 game. You could see the damage meter above your targets and this helped you to know if you were actually hitting the target or not during combat. You could zoom in a little closer by hitting the left trigger, or if you were using your sniper rifle, you'd be able to zoom directly in for a nice head shot. You know, one shot, one kill.
Hitting the head was also a good way of taking down your enemy with a minimal expenditure of ammunition.
There are also two ways of replenishing your ammo supply. You could pick up ammo off the bodies of certain enemies after you dispatched them, or you'd get re-supplied between missions. The ammo dropped by the enemy always looks like golden packs, so make sure you grab when you can.
Be warned, the enemy isn't stupid. They don't like getting caught in the open, and they will use cover to its full advantage. Watch out too, while you're at it, as they like to drop more than F-bombs on you. Stay too long behind cover in one place, and they'll toss a nice little grenade your way.
There are a couple of times throughout the game you'll get to drive vehicles, or control a parachute as you drop in on your mission. Make sure you have your sniper rifle at the ready as you drop in during the parachute phase, as it'll reduce the number of enemies you have to face once you hit the ground.
The driving sequences were pretty standard fare, with you controlling the vehicle while your partner provided cover-fire. I guess if you're playing two player mode, you could quite easily take control of the gun instead of driving.
Oh, as you fight, you'll gain aggro. This means that the enemy is targeting you and you alone, unless your partner presents himself as an easy target. This can be a bad thing, if you don't have anywhere to hide. But, while the aggro is on you, you can send your partner out to take out the opponents while they concentrate their fire on you.
The reverse works as well, you can send your partner out to attract the fire while you get into a better position to take out your enemy.
And, if you find a riot shield to use, don't hesitate!
Finally, as with the aggro overkill meter, several times during the game you'll have to fight back to back. When this happens, time will slow down and your weapon will do a great deal more damage. You'll have to keep turning in a circle in order to take your targets out, so don't just aim for one location only, or you'll get yourself and your partner killed!
Ok, Pros of the game...
Smart AI for both enemy and your AI controlled partner.
A wide variety of locations world wide to fight in.
Map size for some of the missions.
Upgradeable weapons.
Some very entertaining mini cut scenes. Watch em carefully!
Co-op sniping!
Cons of the game...
Some of the larger maps don't have too many save points, and it can get frustrating.
Only about six hours of play time.
Some of the movement in the cut scenes were very jerky and un-natural.
Would have liked a larger variety of weapons, more ways to upgrade, upgradeable armour, and the ability to pick up your opponents weapons.
I haven't tried out the multiplayer part of the game, so I can't comment on it.
Overall, it was a solid, enjoyable game with lots of potential that was put to excellent use.
4 out of 5
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If you're like me, you love video games. You love shooters, and more than that, you love to share the fun with a friend. Sure, it's a blast to have multi-player where you can kill each other, but what the industry has been lacking til now is a game meant to be played with a friend. Army of Two delivers.First off, there's various modes where you combine forces with your characters, including a dual-sniper mode that allows you and a friend to coordinate sniper shots to take down two foes at the same time. You'll still depend on your friend taking the voice-cue from the game, but if they don't know how to fire when the game tells them to, it's the least of your worries. There's also back-to-back mode, which looked a LOT like the final shoot-out scene in Mr. & Mrs. Smith very cool how the characters twist and turn around each other to shoot the badies.
There's a lot fo the game that depends on two people helping each other, but there's also a lot of subtle things added in that make it fun enough to want to talk about. Not only can you congratulate your co-op buddy with a high-five or smart remark (via game controls), you can also insult them or give them a well-deserved headbutt for overwhelming idiocy in the line of duty.
The great part for me is that as you advance, you make money. You can then use this money to outfit yourself with new and more powerful weapons, armor, and even facemasks. (The facemasks are the best part, as you can get ones that with a desert motiff, a "street" motiff, or my favorite, a clown face!!!) you can also save your money to focus in areas you're good at. I'm a sniper, so I spent most of my money getting the latest and greatest sniper rifle.
The story line is solid, the game controls take bit of getting used to, especially with all the bumper use, but all in all I have to say this is the best 360 game yet this year.
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Finished this on "professional" (the highest level) with my 14 yr old son in about 5 hours. After about a week of messing around with it and trying it on-line (the connection often drops or lags in the middle of the game) we are back to playing Call of Duty 4 on-line. If you don't have COD4 definitely get that first.As the name implies it is meant to be played by two people. If you get dropped, your partner can revive you as with Gears of War. But, if you get dropped in a bad spot, your teammate can drag you to cover and revive you there.
You get paid for completing objectives and taking out bad guys. You get to use the money to buy weapons or upgrade the ones you have with new barrels, stocks, grenade launchers, silencers, etc. You can even get your guns "pimped out" with gold plating. My son really likes customizing his weapon set.
The games is built around teamwork. One of you gets the bad guy's attention blind firing a big loud gun (pimped guns get more aggro too) and your partner sneaks up on their flanks and takes them out. You even get a meter which measures how much attention you are getting (the game calls this "aggro"). The more aggro you aquire makes your character actually glow read and your partner gets a little transparent. Get the aggro meter way up and you get something called "overkill" which puts everything in slow motion and gives you unlimited ammo and 2x damage. There's a couple of other teamwork things like coop sniping (sniping two simultaneous targets) and "back-to-back" which is alot like the overkill thing except you and your partner take out bad guys while standing back-to-back.
Story and movies (that you can't skip) are above average. The graphics don't come close to COD4 or Gears.
The language is very graphic and not just an occasional S**T or D**N as in COD4. This game makes frequent use of F*** and M*****F***ER. Violence level is actually kind of tame compared to something like Gears or COD4. For example, there is no limb or head removal (as with Gears) or blood splats on the walls (as in COD4).
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A great game to play with a buddy (or wife:-) for co-op play. Playing solo with the AI is okay, but not nearly as enjoyable as with a *real* partner. The AI does a good job, but the dialog variety is a little weak and doesn't provide you with any game feedback, i.e., "Watch out on your left." Also, avoid using your GPS; it's too much hand-holding. It's more fun to explore and figure out your route and objectives on your own. The game is fairly linear, so what's the need for the yellow-blinking brick road?Things that would've given it a higher rating in my book:
1. more AI instructions, i.e., go left, right, forward, etc.
2. more levels! Too short going solo. Good length for co-op though.
3. customizable armor, i.e., speed versus protecting, custom paint to match the masks, etc.
4. more innovative co-op moments
We're looking forward to Army of Two... er... uh... 2!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Xbox 360 Slim GhostCase Kit - Clear Smoke Review
List Price: $59.99
Sale Price: $39.98
Today's Bonus: 33% Off
This case is really cool looking on my Xbox 360. The plastic seems to be durable. The only thing that disappointed me about the product was that when ordering it the pictures shows the colors as (blue, green, and red) and you do not get an option to pick what color you want. Mine came with blue thankfully. I think the product needs to say what color lights it comes with. Also, there is NO directions on how to install anything or how to take anything apart. So, if you have never done anything to your Xbox I would recommend watching a video on YouTube on how to take apart Xbox 360 and how to install GhostCase. FYI there are a few things on the Xbox 360 that are tricky to get apart.
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This product is ok, but I don't think its worth the money. As others have said this case states it comes with blue, red, and green LEDs. However it in fact only comes with blue LEDs. Also I would like to state that the pictures show that is a clear case. That too is incorrect, if I had to say it's more of a black case which the inside can't be seen clearly until it is turned on and the LEDs are on. Overall this product looks great and was a fun install. Recommend if you don't mind blue LEDs and a darker case.Best Deals for Xbox 360 Slim GhostCase Kit - Clear Smoke
Great case but it is a bit difficult to install as the screw pegs are not per-threaded to the xbox360 long pin screws. As a result of this it can result in stripped screws. But after the case is properly installed it is amazing to look at and is beautiful to look at when lit up. Also the light kit that is sent with the case could be a but better shielded other then these small discrepancy the case is great.Honest reviews on Xbox 360 Slim GhostCase Kit - Clear Smoke
This is an awful product, i wouldn't suggest getting it, this isn't because i'm mad because i couldn't install it, i could very easily, the quality is horrible, since i'm a professional modder and have all the required tools, an average person who has purchased this wouldn't have the proper tools, the tools included are very hard to work with, the screw driver came defective, the quality of this case is horrible overall.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Xbox 360 Slim GhostCase Kit - Clear Smoke
This kit is really cool it comes with led strip lighting and looks great. The faceplate was a little tricky to install but overall the whole thing is very easy and simple to setup.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Discount TRITTON Pro+ 5.1 Surround Gaming Headset for Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4
List Price: $199.99
Sale Price: $169.99
Today's Bonus: 15% Off
As a previous owner of the original version 1 of the Ax Pro I am glad to be back with Tritton with this much improved Ax Pro+. I also previously had the Turtle Beach x41. It's been a while since I've had an on the ears gaming headset and I had been anxiously awaiting the Warheads for what seemed like forever, but when they announced the AX Pro+, I decided to go with the them instead mainly for the $100 price difference and the fidelity of having 4 speakers + sub in each earcub versus the virtual 7.1 of the Warheads. There is also the issue of whether or not the Warheads will be compatible with the next generation Xbox and obvious lack of support of chat for other platforms.
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IMPORTANT ITEM NOT INCLUDED:
The USA version of the AX Pro+ DOES NOT include the PC Analog Adapter, item "J" cable for use with PC's that ONLY have analog audio out on the soundcard. You need to have a PC soundcard that has a digital Optical TOSlink output connection. It's worth nothing that the European release of the AX Pro+ includes this cable. The USA version is specifically NOT including this cable for who knows what reason.
UPDATE Sept 13, 2012: I have since been informed by Tritton/Madcatz that they DO NOT have item "J" available for purchase seperately, but that it may be available in the future. So, you are pretty much screwed if you ONLY have a soundcard with analog audio output.
You can try using the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro II USB Analog & Digital Audio Adapter, item B0036VO4X4 as a segway between your computer and the AX Pro+ Decoder Box. No idea if it'll work, but it ought to.
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You power the control box via the included AC Adapter. Audio is sent to the decoder box via the Optical TOSlink input or via USB. They give you a Optical TOSlink adapter for those with NON-slim Xbox 360 consoles that DO NOT have an HDMI and thus Optical Audio output. You get 2 different chat cables, one with the Xbox 360 controller puck on the end and another which is simply a 2.5male male to 2.5mm male audio cable. The puck fits securely to my OEM controller.
As with the previous version, the control box has the ability to supply 2 seperate AX Pro+ Headsets. The connectors for the headset to the control box are a lot easier to connect than on the original AX Pro, almost looks like an HDMI connection. There is a volume control knob and power button on the decoder box as well as buttons for the various audio options and 5.1 analog audio output for passthrough to an AV Receiver. The volume rocker has the ability to individually adjust the front, center, rear and sub speakers or adjust them altogether. These controlls are backlighted so you can see at which level they are set to, red being the highest.
The SVM, Selective Voice Monitoring, feature is really nice as it allows you to hear your own voice and surrounding to make sure you aren't too loud or have any distracting noises going on (music, fan, other people, etc). It took me a few minutes to figure it out, but to turn SVM on/off you have to click down on the chat volume control rocker on the in-line volume controller for the headset. Turning off the audio to the headset can also be done by clicking down on the main volume control rocker. The back of the in-line control has a belt/shirt clip.
The earcups can swiviel 45 degrees outward to the side and about 1/3 of this in the opposite direction. The earcups can also swivel up and down slightly.The headband is adjustable with 7 different lengthes on either side. I usually keep it at about 6 or 7. The removeable microphone now comes out of the front of the Left earcub and has a built-in locking mechinism. The microphone itselt is very flexible and able to be positioned in any direction. The material used on the earcups is the same as on the previous model and are nice and compfy. The earcubs are also slanted slightly to take the shape of your head, I don't remember this on the previous model. There is some nice padding on the underside of the top of the headband to keep your head from rubbing againt the headbad itself.
After using the headset for the first day, I did get a bit of a headache and kink in my neck but that was gone by the next day and it most likely related to my NOT having been using a gaming headset like this in almost a year.
Overall, I'm very satisfied and feel that Tritton has improved upon the design of the Original v1 Ax Pro. It's nice NOT having 2 sepreate AC Adapters.
So far I've used this with my Xbox 360 to play some Arcade games as well as Battlefield 3 and Ghost Recon Future Soldier, in addition to my DVR and TV using my TV's Optical TOSlink output. Playing Battlefield 3 makes you feel like you are realing on the battlefield and it's VERY INTENSE. For Ghost Recon, it's more laid back but things like grenades and other explosive items are definitely more robust in sound compared to the built in speakers on my flat panel tv. If you like FPS shooters I think you are going to have a lot of fun using the AX Pro+.
In addition, since I have a TOSlink Optical digital audio output on my Desktop Computer's soundcard I was able to listen to some music as well as listen to a snippet of a Blu Ray movie as I have a BD drive on my computer as well. All sounded quite nice.
PROS:
1. $100 less than the Warheads
2. It's NOT wireless, so better audio quality compared to simulated 5.1-7.1.
3. 4 Speakers + Sub in each earcup for True 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, NOT virtual or emulated.
4. Improved design over the original AX PRO
5. Large adjustable headband with plenty of cushioning.
6. Earcups can roate side to side as well as up and down.
7. No more having to use generic mp3 player headphones or PC headsets to listen to stuff without disturbing others in the house.
8.SVM Selective Voice Monitoring
9.Includes all the cables you need.
CONS:
1. $200 might be more than people are willing to spend on a gaming headset.
2. It's NOT Wireless.
3. USA / North American version DOES NOT include the Analog Audio breakout cable for use with a Computer. If you want to use this headset with a computer then your soundcard will have to has a Optical TOSlink digital audio connectin. This cable is NOT included and must be purchased seperately, if possible (not listed on the parts page as of this posting). It's NOT listed on the Parts page of Tritton's web site and supposively you can get it if you contact Tritton Support via their web site. The European version of the AX Pro+ includes this Analog PC Audio cable listed as item "J".
4. The headset didn't include any instructions other than a basic Quick Setup Guide. Had to visit Tritton's web site to download a full manual, there are 2 versions one for UK one for USA. The UK version is how I found out about the Analog Adapter cable for the PC.
5. Still no power button on the in line controls or on the headset itself. A bit annoying to have to get up and power off the headset from the decoder box. Especially late at nite.
6. No analog audio input (3.5mm) on the decoder box.
7. LEDS on the headset for the Tritton logo on the earcups cannot be turned off while the headset is powered on. I don't notice it while using the headset. However, it makes me have to get up and turn off the headset. Otherwise, I have this glowing headset while trying to go to sleep.
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Seriously this is the best headset. I brought the 720+ before and wasn't happy with them so took them back and got these. And the difference between the two is huge! These are much better. The directional sound is amazing on these can easily hear footsteps and where gun fire is coming from, I just didnt get that with the 720+. Most probably because these have real 5.1 as opposed to virtual 7.1 on 720+.So if you can't decide between the two then I hope this review has helped.
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Pros:SOUND AWESOME, I am not an "audiophile" but I know dang well when something sounds good, and when it sounds like crap. I was worried they would be gimmicky, over priced and sound like crap especially since I could not try them before I bought them. The lows are low and the highs are high, everything is crisp and nothing is blatty or sounds like it is being played out of a potato.
I thought the selective voice monitoring would be a gimmick, not useful and just an excuse to increase the price. I do not use this headset with SVM turned off. It has to be on I love hearing my own voice (not narcissisticly) when chatting with others it makes it feel like the people I am talking to are in the same room and it makes chatting more natural.
The look and feel of the whole system is very good. They feel sturdy, look quality, and just awesome overall.
Sound amazing while watching movies. I streamed Thor and Captain America through Amazon's Instant Video and the headset really made it an immersive experience both because the almost-real-surround sound and the quality of the highs and lows. Things that boomed, boomed, things that chimed chimed. I could hear when people were whispering, and when they were shouting very clearly.
Cons:
The headset can get uncomfortable after a while since it does clamp your head quite tightly. I wear glasses and this makes the problem somewhat worse. However, it forces me to take breaks from playing which is not a bad thing for my health or the quality of my gaming since standing up and taking a breather improves your blood oxygen level which improves your reflexes and ability to think strategically.
The inline remote already has two cracks in it. I do not know where or how they formed. I have only had the headset for 1 month and have been careful with it. They do not affect the function of the headset but nevertheless it is annoying.
The quality of the USB audio is terrible. So make sure that you only use it for voice chatting when hooked up to a PC. So if your PC doesn't have an optical out get an adapter or a sound card that does have it.
I have had the headset for some time now and so feel I have used it enough to write a decent review of it. The surround sound is kind of meh I have a hard time still pin pointing where an explosion in Black Ops 2 came from, but the quality of the sound overall makes playing a much more pleasurable experience. This has two audio chipsets, one digital and one usb, the usb is detected natively even by Windows XP. However, the quality of the audio through the usb is quite low. The quality of the audio through the optical/digital is very good so make sure when it is used on a PC that it is plugged in and configured correctly or you will not get the best experience.
--Edit: 3/18/13
I just bought a second one so that I no longer have to swap the headsets between my PS3 and PC. I also can now have a friend use the second headset with me (since the digital box has two display port ports for the use of two headsets) if we are playing co-op or watching a movie together. No more having to turn off my headset to use the crappy tv speakers!
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First off, I'd like to state that I'm a competitive Call of Duty player, and headset purchase is one of the most important purchases besides monitors. I had one headset personally before this which were Tritton AX 720s from 2011. They lasted for about 2 years without problem. Recently that headset now causes static through the output of my voice, so I had to buy a new one considering my team mates were getting very annoyed. I had tried the A40s for a couple weeks, which are a great headset. I didn't want to spend $250 on a headset, so instead I looked into these Tritton Pro+. I can tell you all honestly that this headset is better than the A40s in sound quality and sound control. One big thing is that I can customize the sound from each speaker channel, making my sub a little lower than the actual speakers due to the loud explosions. They also have a button (DRC) for heightening the sound of quieter things (ie. footsteps in CoD) and lowering the sound of loud things (ie. explosions in CoD.) The true 5.1 SS is out of this world.Ratings(Worst 1 10 Best):
Sound Quality: 10 Best The sounds are so crisp, I have found sounds I have never heard before in Call of Duty.
Sound Control: 10 Best Easily mute in-game sounds with one button, mute voice is one switch. And volume control from each speaker is amazing, like I sid above.
Out Voice Quality: 8 High Only put an 8 because my friends say I can get very loud with this mic. This may be due to using the previous mic and no one ever hearing me due to the wires messing up.
In Voice Quality: 10 Best Never miss a word from any of my team mates.
Toughness: 9 Highest They aren't as malleable as the A40s, as those are able to be twisted and moved all over. These are a lot more sturdy though and won't break unless your a careless person. I take amazing care of my electronics, and this headset is no worry. Although I would like to see Tritton make a stand that comes with the headsets, since I'm making my own stands from items around the house.
Comfortability: 8 High The previous Trittons I had were a little more comfortable, but only because it was a bigger headset. They didn't grip to my head as much, causing them to slide. The new headset (Pro+) are a little more tight, though it is new and may form more to my head. They don't move on my head at all during movement. The leather on the ear pads is amazingly comfortable. I was worried being so used to cloth there. I sweated more with the cloth ones than the leather ones, so I really like these. In a 10 hour game session I just did yesterday, I never felt uncomfortable wearing them (I take them off every 3 games about, so about every 45 min to and hour, in order to grab a drink, smoke a cig, let the dogs out, or etc..) They are a tiny bit heavier than the A40s, and I have found those to be the most comfortable headset, I've worn.
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This headset is very good for FPS games, especially Call of Duty.Playing MW3, you can hear the enemy footsteps accurately.
I recommend everyone playing FPS.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
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I'll try to be nice and start with the good:
There are parts of this game, visually, that are beautiful. I played it to the end just for that aspect alone. The graphics in all modes, whether you're playing as FP, 3rdP or watching a cut scene, are very nice...really beautiful. Moria was my favorite; the Balrog and Gandalf's fall into Shadow was cool.
In many ways, it's true to LOTR books and a nice way to learn the basic story if you can't/won't read the books. Also, there are parts of the books that you don't get in the movies. Tom Bombadil (as annoying as he may be) and Narzil reforged being the biggest points. One quirky thing...in the cut scenes, the characters look much different than the characters when you're playing them...which is odd. I found it funny that in the cutscenes, the Hobbits have curly hair (as Hobbits do), but in the game, they all have staight hair...in fact, everyone who has hair has straight hair.
Here are the major downfalls...some of which are maddening:
The gameplay is shamefully bad! Did no one test this game? Shame on them! First, you can't fight in FP mode, other than to use your alternative weapon (rock, bow, magick). So, you're forced to fight in 3rdP mode and suddenly the 'camera' angle goes haywire! You can't see who or what you're fighting or suddenly there's a tree or a wall in your way. This is inexcusable IMHO.
Also, you can't choose which character you can play and there's no changing the difficulty. You can't venture very far and just look around either = no replay value!
Add on that the characters all move like they're Cave Trolls on smack, and you've got a recipe for disaster. No skill really required...you keep pounding away at your mouse. Not so much fun or good for the hardware.
If that's not enough, I found the game to be rather buggy. Once in Moria Gandalf was stuck in a wall...I couldn't move and had to start over. It crashed my system many times and I have a 'stout-hearted' system that even Samwise the Brave would admire.
Also, there are times when you really don't have to fight anyone at all to pass the level. This is especially 'helpful' when you're Frodo since he can't do much of anything. If you just run to the end, picking up Mushrooms, Cram and Lembas as you go, you can pass to the next phase. I did this several times with Frodo with the ghosts (Paths of the Dead?), the Orcs in Moria and the Urku-Hai just before the end. Why bother playing at all? And what about the Ring, which I think I used once just to put the darn thing on a see what happens! Who cares about gaining purity when you don't have to use the Ring??
The 'puzzles' were laughably easy and the game was so short, I was angry that I'd actually paid for this bundle of [junk]. It's a total ripoff that completely takes advantage of the new generation of Tolkien fans that the movies have created. Obviously, Peter Jackson had nothing to do with the game.
I've played more engaging games on a Commodore 64!
Bottom line: Save your money...Tolkien Enterprises doesn't need it.
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A new Lord of the Rings RPG is out for the PS2, XBox and other platforms. How well does the first book in the trilogy translate to a role playing game?To start with, you're doing a role-playing game and start out as Frodo. There's no fighting, just wandering around in a very nicely rendered Morrowind-style graphic house and town. You have a purity meter, so don't go stealing things from others' houses!
You have simple quests to achieve get a mill working, find the pigs. You gather up some firecrackers and mushrooms (yum!) and deal with your annoying relatives. In hardly any time at all you've met up with Sam, Merry and Pippin and have left the Shire.
The game progresses like that Frodo just creeps along, solves random quests and tries to stay pure. You can use the ring to find secret areas, but using the ring makes you more corrupt. You have to do good deeds (i.e. these little quests) to keep yourself balanced. Eventually you can also play Aragorn and Gandalf, and stop into other locations such as Bree, Weathertop, Rivendell, and up through the end of the book at the river's edge.
I was disappointed because the back of the game made it sound as if you could *be* any of the three characters (Frodo, Aragorn, Gandalf). Instead you're stuck as Frodo in the beginning, trudging around from house to house. Most houses don't even have anyone in them and the few that do are often empty. The puzzles are solved in about 2 minutes each with little thought.
I do enjoy the graphics, and the way each character is a 'type' is fun. Frodo's purity and thieving skills, Aragorn's fighting, Gandalf's magic. The cut scenes are good and help to move the story along, and flow in with what you are doing.
Still, I really would have enjoyed something a bit more involved, with quests that involved more actual thought, with real thieving being necessary instead of just 'pick lock ok got deed' and 'sneak along road -ok got past riders'. The quests are very obvious you get 2 or 3 explicit clues for each one that push you into the right direction. The voice actors sometimes seem bored with what is a world-rescuing epic. Gandalf's recitation of the 'one ring to rule them all' at the beginning sounds like he's reading through a shopping list!
In any case, it's fun to wander around the various locations and interact with the characters from the book. The graphics are nice, and they include many characters that the movie didn't have time to include. A must have for Lord of the Rings fans, if only to participate in sort of a 'moving story book' that lets them, for a time, return to that fantastically detailed world created by J.R.R. Tolkein. As a HUGE fan of the series, that includes me!
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If you are looking for a game that is true to the story (minus certain points that are also absent from the movie), you will find this game to be a true adaptation. If you are looking for a game that is smooth to play and extremely enjoyable, regardless of your love of Tolkein, or lack there of, look elsewhere.Overall, there's the rub. This game is primarily aimed for an audience who loves the Lord of the Rings and is looking to play it out on his PC.
The game is cinematic, which distinguishes it from most adventure games on the market, which are aimed at hack and slash. You have a series of quests to complete, and they are played out, primarily, through the interaction with NPCs in the game.
One of my biggest beefs, as a PC game, is you have to work with a variety of key strokes to get anywhere. Hooking the game up to the strategic commander made things easier, but there are far too many different elements to program to make this an easy bout. I can see where this game plays out much better on different types of consoles (Playstation, XBox, et al).
The graphics are fairly standard for games these days, but standard falls far short of games like Dungeon Siege, which makes this game a hard sell for non-Tolkien lovers.
I am an avid fan of Tolkein, and I really enjoyed playing out his world on my computer. But, I cannot give this game a great rating and hold onto my conscience.
Rating:
Graphics: 6
Story: 8
Playability: 5
Controls: 2
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Overall: 4
Summary:
If you are a real Tolkien fan, this game may well warrant the price. If not, there is much better fare on the market.
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Do not buy this game if you have an older PC. I have 2 PCs and I couldn't get it to run correctly on either. One of the PCs is less than a year old. When I wrote to the support people, they told me that the game does require a video card with at least 32MB of video memory (and other requirements). Mine only has 16MB. To be fair, it does say that on the box (in the small print). They should be required to put that in big letters on the front of the box. Especially since you can't return it once you've opened it. I did go out and buy a new video card (PNY Verto with nVidia GeForce4 MX 420 w/ 64MB of video memory ). Now the game seems to be running OK, but I haven't done much yet. It does look good once you get it running. I don't think it's for the hard-core gamer though.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - PC
Hey guys,I know a lot of you are complaining that "this game is too short" but think about it: The Lord of the Rings is about being on a journey with some dangers along the way, but mosty it's about traveling. It really isn't such a small game in terms of map size. The problem is you run through it because there aren't as many monsters to fight as in other games.
Look at Dungeon Siege. You can't walk five spaces without having another band of monsters to fight. Every bit of space in Dungeon Siege is filled with monsters. Same with most other battle games. The Fellowship of the Ring is different. There are large open spaces and places to travel without montsters.
I don't think of this as a disadvantage. Sure the game is only 5 or 6 hours long in terms of gameplay but at least I immerse myself in middle earth during that time! I think there is replay value in this game especially if you love the stories and you want to revisit middle earth. However if you're looking only for fighting in every inch of the map there are tons of other games that offer that.
Few games give you middle earth! This game delivers on that! Give it some credit!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Review of Playstation 3 320GB HW Bundle - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
If you're looking to buy a Playstation 3 and Modern Warfare 3, then this bundle is a match made in Heaven. The stand-alone 320GB PS3 system retails for three hundred brand new, while MW3 is sixty. So it's like getting a free game, but that's where your benefits end. The console is your basic PS3 (not that that's a bad thing!) and the game is the standard edition. You still get one controller and no HDMI cable. And unlike last years PlayStation 3 160GB Call of Duty: Black Ops Bundle, there is no free map pack voucher. In fact, the only thing custom is the box!
Now in this product's defense, the other bundle PS3 320GB Uncharted 3 Bundle is no different and I have yet to find an aesthetically customized PS3, at least officially from Sony. The Playstation 3 is a great machine nonetheless, and I highly doubt you will be disappointed. Just know what you will be receiving if you spring for this bundle.
It arrived in great condition, with everything the description says. Great price for game, controller and console.
When he saw it he was way excited.
The only thing that I recommend when you buy it is to make sure you have an HDMI cable for Smart TV's.
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A very nice upgrade from my fat model, I like the nice matte finish than the traditional glossy for both the casing and the controller it feel nice and just looks great aswell. I though it would be hard to transfer everything I had on my 40 GB to the new system but it was actually very simple and didn't take that long to get it setup to how I had my 40. The 320 GB it comes with is worry free, don't have to worry about running out of room anytime soon. I could not be happier with my slim model
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A actually nice game so far, only played acouple of hours and can't complain for a game that was pretty much free to me lol. Game is nice, survival is probably my favorite part of the game but the other stuff is not too shabby either.
OVERALL
No regrets with my purchase, a nice upgrade from my fat model and runs smoothly even after long hours of play. Definate a five star, if you looking for a new PS3 and are in the need of a MW3 game then this is the console for you
Now in this product's defense, the other bundle PS3 320GB Uncharted 3 Bundle is no different and I have yet to find an aesthetically customized PS3, at least officially from Sony. The Playstation 3 is a great machine nonetheless, and I highly doubt you will be disappointed. Just know what you will be receiving if you spring for this bundle.
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I ordered this for my boyfriends birthday, and over nighted it to where I work.It arrived in great condition, with everything the description says. Great price for game, controller and console.
When he saw it he was way excited.
The only thing that I recommend when you buy it is to make sure you have an HDMI cable for Smart TV's.
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Had my Playstation 3 40 GB for more than 4 1/2 year and it still works like a charm this very day, but always hated when I had to delete something just to fit something new in. I decided to get the new slim model, I was gonna get the uncharted model but then the MW3 was announced and I swore I would never buy a COD again but this deal was too good to pass up cause you practically get the game free.PS3 Slim
A very nice upgrade from my fat model, I like the nice matte finish than the traditional glossy for both the casing and the controller it feel nice and just looks great aswell. I though it would be hard to transfer everything I had on my 40 GB to the new system but it was actually very simple and didn't take that long to get it setup to how I had my 40. The 320 GB it comes with is worry free, don't have to worry about running out of room anytime soon. I could not be happier with my slim model
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A actually nice game so far, only played acouple of hours and can't complain for a game that was pretty much free to me lol. Game is nice, survival is probably my favorite part of the game but the other stuff is not too shabby either.
OVERALL
No regrets with my purchase, a nice upgrade from my fat model and runs smoothly even after long hours of play. Definate a five star, if you looking for a new PS3 and are in the need of a MW3 game then this is the console for you
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Just what I needed. Bundle met expectations. Love it . Would recommend it to anyone. 320gb more than enough. Cheers.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Playstation 3 320GB HW Bundle - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
This was an awesome deal, great game, and we are enjoying ourselves with this system. I would definitely recommend this site or product to anyone and everyone.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
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I bought this as a gag gift for a friend.
He loves it, and uses it all the time
I have the exact same controller just different skin.
Mod works great and quality is top notch
I liked it so much so that I bought a 3rd for another friend and now half the guys I play with online have bought one from this company as well!The rapid fire only seems to work for the pistols and sniper riffles and the burst mode is quite difficult to figure out but otherwise great control and definetly improves your gaming.
He loves it, and uses it all the time
I have the exact same controller just different skin.
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I liked it so much so that I bought a 3rd for another friend and now half the guys I play with online have bought one from this company as well!The rapid fire only seems to work for the pistols and sniper riffles and the burst mode is quite difficult to figure out but otherwise great control and definetly improves your gaming.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
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I got this cable because I move my Xbox or ps3 from my to my girlfriend's house and got tired of bringing the cables to her house, and my girlfriend has a Wii so no more cable hot seat I thought. They work perfectly, no weird anomalies, and the cables feel solid. The Xbox connector even has the optical out on it, which microsoft's cables lack.
Unfortunately if you have more than one console plugged in at the same time the audio goes quiet, so I'll have to switch physically between cables when I want to play a different console.
Overall very satisfied with these cables. They can sit in my bag for if I visit a friend's house.
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Does exactly as indicated. The connections fit properly, unlike the previous product I bought (the S-Video connection was designed to small); however, I haven't had issue with these yet. Cables are long enough to travel throughout the entertainment unit, plugs fit without sizing issues, and the picture fidelity is what you'd expect it to be.Honest reviews on XBPX 360, PS2/3, WII Universal S-AV Gaming Cable
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This was the cheapest cable that I could find that was made by a company that I would trust. It works exactly as I expected and it is a noticeable improvement in video quality for my Wii. The only reason I got this is because I wanted to play my Wii on a LCD monitor and it has either a composite input (the yellow plug that comes with the Wii) or a S-video input (this product). I was unhappy with the quality of the composite input especially when it came to the text. This cable sharpened the text to a manageable level but it's still not perfect. If I had the option on my monitor, I would have gotten a component cable which would have been the best available for the Wii. If you have a Xbox 360 or a PS3 and would like higher resolution I would recommend a Component or HDMI cable instead. I am happy with this product because it does what I expected it to, it's not the best solution, but it's the only solution for my situation.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Tech Deck Skateboarding Review
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I got it off a friend with no instructions but it was really easy to start. I played the easy level and i thought i was going to get through it with no problems until i got to a level when i the 'thing' on the skateboard disappeared every time i tried to get a certain deck. I managed it in the end though i think this games fixed or something cos i cant find anyway to control speed and so can never get to the required deck in the given time. Its like running for the bus with a sore leg. You go slower than you think you should be able to and just as you get to the bus stop, the bus pulls out. may be good if you've got good gameboy control. but if your that much of an expert you wont want to play it.Best Deals for Tech Deck Skateboarding
This is the best game for gameboy color!!!!! you have to buy it!!!! you do amazing tricks with the tech deck guy that is outragous!!!!!! So buy this game (...)!!! youll be addicted to the best skateboarding game for your entire life!!!!!!!! if you dont believe me then play it, then youll seeeeee that it is the best game!!!!
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Reviews of Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues
I find this game incredibly frustrating. We loved the 1st game and were really excited about this one and it's SOOOO different and not intuitive.
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My kids love the lego series and have a few for the xbox now. This one is a little different in the its not a stright through play, you have to go back and do boards after you have unlocked different people. Great game, my 7 year old son and won all the levels and still plays this.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Having tolerated the Turtle Beach X41 wireless headphones for a while, stepping-up to the XP300s has been incredibly satisfying. Turtle Beach seems to have finally provided all the functionality that I've desired (plus some I didn't expect), while improving the overall comfort and feel of the headphones. While a few things have been overlooked, my overall experience has ben positive.
Comfort: I can wear these for hours. The padding on the earcups is very comfortable, and they don't make my ears (or head) warm. The over-the-head band is comfortable as well, but while the headband expands sufficiently to increase size, I still wish they were just slightly smaller. However, they don't fall off and they stay positioned while moving around.
Sound: There are two things to consider regarding sound quality with wireless headphones:
1) the transmission through wireless. These are considerably improved over the X41s I was using. I can't detect any hiss during non-audio segments, and haven't had any issues with interference with other wireless networks (I am running simultaneous wireless-G and wireless-N networks in my home, in addition to 5 Ghz cordless phones). The XP300s run on two bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), and will automatically switch between them based upon interference. Only once in a while do I detect this transition, but it is seamless. No pops, no clicks -perfect audio always.
2) sound output. While these are improved over the X41s, they still don't exactly hit the mark when it comes to the bass response. Overall, however, the sound quality is relatively balanced, with very good midrange (for voices) and decent, if not exceptional bass response. Treble/highs are perfect, from my perspective. The headphones offer the ability to adjust the "tone", so you can boost the bass (or bass and treble, as an option). While there is also an option to increase the stereo field (like an artifical surround sound), I think it stretches the sound too thin.
Connection: I am using this with an Xbox 360. Unlike the X41s, however, there is no optical input on the control device. You have to use any available analog audio output (either on your 360 or on the back of your TV) and connect it directly to the control device. This could make connections challenging in some situations, and the lack of an optical input provides a less-than-ideal audio response. Fortunately, the control device/transmitter is small, and it does provide an auxilary-in jack, so you can also connect an MP3 player or any other device to it. The control unit/transmitter is powered by USB, so you will need a free USB jack in order to power the transmitter.
Power: the headphones have built-in, non-replaceable rechargeable batteries. They are charged via a proprietary USB cable (you'll need another USB port for this). Fortunately, they can be charged while in-use, so a "low battery" warning doesn't mean you need to switch to something else. Unfortunately, once the low battery warning starts to beep, you have no idea how much additional time you have available. Fortunately, I've been getting 15-20 hours from them.
Wireless Chat: These XP300's solve the one problem I've had with the X41s and other similar headphones -they now provide true wireless chat with the 360. The package includes a small bluetooth transmitter that plugs into your 360's controller. It then syncs with the headphones, and transmits audio via bluetooth. From my perspective, incoming chat is perfect, and nobody has complained about the quality of my voice. The benefit here is that I can finally put my controller down, and get up and walk around the room (or out of the room, within about 30 feet), without having to carry a semi-wired controller around with me. I can still hear things and talk to others without being tied to the controller. NOTE: if you are using the 360's "Chatpad", you can't use the included controller transmitter. You will either need to remove your Chatpad from the controller or use the included cable to hardwire your headphones to your controller (which is how the X41s work).
Bluetooth: In addition to wireless chat, the headphones will also sync to a cellphone via bluetooth...and it can handle booth wireless chat and a cellphone connection simultaneously. This means that you can take calls from your phone while gaming -this is incredible functionality that is extremely helpful -no more missed calls, and no more taking a headset off in order to take a phone call.
What keeps these from being perfect? The documentation isn't entirely clear. I spent the better part of 20 minutes just trying to get the headset to sync to its transmitter, because the documentation wasn't clear (just hold the power button down beyond the initial tones). From my perspective, the documentation also seemed to be "backwards" regarding the wireless chat "sync indicator". Like a normal bluetooth headset, if it's flashing infrequently, it is synchronized. I had to experiment using a second 360 over LIVE just to figure this all out. However, once you get everything synchronized, things seem to work quite well thereafter without further intervention required.
I also haven't had much luck with balancing the mix of chat and game audio. No matter what settings I choose in the 360's dashboard settings in conjunction with various volume levels/controls on the headphones, I can't find a mix that works best for me. I typically end-up turning down game audio to compensate.
Overall, I'm pleased with the XP300s. However, I can't overlook the lack of an optical connection, the confusing documentation and syncing processes and indicators, and the chat/game-audio mix issues. They still aren't "perfect", but they hit enough of the mark for me that they are my new favorite gaming headphones.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine ProgramI upgraded to this Turtle Beach Ear Force XP300 from a pair of MW3 Ear Force Bravos, so most of my thoughts and comparisons are from my experience with those.
Set up:
I found these just as simple as other models of Turtle Beach headsets. I set mine up with a PS3, and just as with previous models, you use an included RCA splitter cable, transmitter (XP300 dual-band) and a USB charging cable. To chat via Bluetooth on the PS3, you sync it by going through your PS3 main menu in Settings -> Accessory Settings -> Manage Bluetooth Devices. Start the system scanning for this new headset then press and hold down the Bluetooth button on your headset at the same time. It will beep and the two will be paired. You then need to select this headset in your PS3 Bluetooth menu to start using it. If prompted for a code it's "0000". For the xBox, there is an included XBA Bluetooth adapter that connects directly to the controller to set up Bluetooth chat.
You can also connect music players like MP3 players, iPods and such via a 3.5mm cable (not included) to the transmitter and listen you your music at the same time as hearing everything going on in game and in chat. You can also sync the Bluetooth in this headset with your cell phone (if it has Bluetooth) and use it to answer incoming calls. You just press the Bluetooth button once to answer it and again to end the call. You can also make outgoing calls if need be, however unless you're using voice dialing, you will still be using the phone itself to dial the number.
Pros:
Pretty simple and clear directions in the included handbook. Maybe a little better outlined than in previous versions. An issue in the past for some people during initial set up was the mixing up of the two USB cables, one that transmits sound, the other for charging the headset. Looking similar, if they were hooked up wrong, headsets would still charge but no sound could be heard. To fix this they have made the USB cable that transmits the sound permanently attached to the back of the transmitter, with only the USB power/charging cable detachable. This is bound to save time for people, if nothing else the customer service people who walk customers through troubleshooting set up.
The mic on the headset is nice. Extremely maneuverable and a good length so you don't have it too close to your mouth. It picks up sound very well, so if you have stuff going on in the next room, it's likely those you're talking to will hear it faintly.
The ability to attach a music player via 3.5mm cable is great, You can listen to your music and talk to people in game without forcing everyone else to listen to your music too. I have hooked mine up with my tablet (Kindle Fire), an iPod touch and an iPod shuffle, they all work great. Just plug in and push play on your player and you have your music.
Several pre-set settings for sound.
With the Tone button you get:
1) Flat
2) Bass Boost
3) Treble Boost
4) Bass and Treble Boost
With the Sound Field button you get:
1) Normal
2) Narrow
3) Wide
These setting are definitely needed for different games. I've been listening to the game play through this headset with games like MW3, Heavy Rain, inFamous 2, GTA IV and Uncharted 3. Each game needs a totally different set up to get the best sound. With games like Heavy Rain where it's often very quiet with subtle background sounds and talking, it needs a completely different configuration then games like Modern Warfare 3. So before deciding if you like these, be sure to try out all the different sound settings, since with some games the wrong setting can make the game sound bad.
The cushioning on the headset is ample. It has a very wide band over the head with lots of cushioning, so no problem with comfort there. The ear pads are also very plush, which help keep out outside sounds when wearing them. They keep out sound so well that the only way I hear things going on around me is if they are being picked up by the mic.
To save battery this headset also automatically shuts off after approx 5 minutes of not being used. The battery lasts a good amount time time at about 15 hours per charge.
Cons:
Just a few minor ones.
When playing music with an MP3 player/iPod by attaching it to the transmitter, the music quality is not quite as good as headphones hooked directly into a player. This probably has more to do with the sound pre-sets being optimized for game sounds instead of regular music. However, you do still get decent sound for listening to your songs while playing.
No included 3.5mm cable for use with the auxiliary input. While this isn't necessary for use during game play or for chat, it is needed to listen to music through the transmitter. With a great feature like this and at these prices, it would have been good to have this added in as one of the included cables. If you want to buy one, you're going to need something like this Mediabridge 3.5mm Male To 3.5mm Male Stereo Audio Cable to play music through your headset.
Conclusion:
Large and comfortable headset with easy to navigate buttons, it takes no time at all to adjust the sound to what works best for the type of game/movie/music/chat you're hearing. Two separate volume settings (one for chat, the other for game volume) make adjusting the settings during game play extremely easy, so you don't miss a second of what's going on. This Turtle Beach Ear Force XP300 headset is sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the wireless headset market.
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This headset is very flawed. I would love to blame it on the fact that maybe I just got a bad set it happens. But I have now returned TWO of these same model. My first set I had for one month and one night the chat stopped working, I could hear others but they couldn't hear me. It also had many problems with wireless chat disconnecting randomly. It was very easy to put it back on by pressing the button on the puck that connects to the controller, but this would happen sometimes over 5 times in one gaming session. Annoying to say the least when you get cut of in mid-sentence. With the second set, the chat disconnected even more frequently and also would come completely unsynched from the transmitter often. After a week it wouldnt even synch at all to the transmitter and was completely dead (even when charging). I've returned both sets and am considering going with a different brand. I like the idea of wireless chat but I refuse to spend more on the XP400's or XP500's just to have the same problems. Very dissapointed in Turtle Beach after this experience.Honest reviews on Turtle Beach Ear Force XP300 Wireless Gaming Headset - Xbox 360
Pros:-Very comfortable headset. The fabric mesh is so cushioned and the headband adjustments fit 99% of all heads
-High quality sound. Something that Turtle Beach has always came through in
-Very customizable. You are able to adjust any sound cues possible, as well as how far you want the sound-field
-Many different features. Pick up phone calls with the headset while gaming (dual pairing bluetooth).
You can use the headset with Skype as well. An auxiliary input lets you connect an iPod Touch or any mp3 player to listen to music while gaming
-No interference. New 5GHZ WiFi base station gives you no interference at all
-Fully wireless. The new XBA allows you to chat wirelessly, making this headset capable of using no wires at all
Cons:
-Wish the price would be dropped a bit :(
-At first the headset does not feel the most comfortable, but you will get used to it quickly
Final Verdict:
The Turtle Beach XP300 Headset is definitely worth your money, but it will cut your savings pretty low. The features alone make this headset worth every penny. Having a wireless headset makes it so much simpler to game, not worrying if you'll trip over them. It provides a much cleaner setup. I would recommend anyone to purchase this headset who is looking for a durable, light, comfortable, great sounding, feature packed headset for their Xbox 360 or PS3.
I give this headset a 9.4 out of 10
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I bought this headset to replace my Turtle Beach X12Turtle Beach EarForce X12 Headset which had finally gone out on me after a little over a year of use. And to be fair, people had accidently stepped on it a few times and that headset was used for 10 hour gaming sessions sometimes so in all circumstances it help up well. But anyway, for the XP300, I've had it for almsot 2 months now and so far its been working great with just a few minor propblems but first I'll list the pros.The first good thing about this headset compared to the X12 is obivoulsy is that its wireless which was a god send 'cuz i cant tell you how many times ive tripped over the cords from that X12. Another good thing is that the battery surprisingy lasts for a good while, about 6-8 depending on wether or not I use the mic. It also still works when your charging it too so you dont have to wait for it to recharge. The next good thing is that its easy to set up, just hook up the cables, link up the bluetooth in the headset to the bluetooth adapter and your pretty much golden, its that simple. Another big pro for this one compared to the X12 is that lowering the chat volume actually lowers it this time, unlike the X12. And this one even changes the tone of the sound in the headset.
Now as for the cons, I have a few problems that aren't major but annoying. The first is that the description said I could hook up my phone to the headset via bluetooth to answer calls and talk trough the headset. Well i tried that and my phone wont seem to connect at all to it, though i suspect it has something to do with my phone since i've researched this online and havent really found a lot of other people having this problem. The last problem I have with this headset is that sometimes the bluetooth adapter on the controller disconnets from the headset and I have to re connect. But due to it like only taking 5-10 seconds to reconnect it, its that that big of a issue.
This one right here is neutral since this headset was my first wireless headset of any kind so I can't really judge this category very well. But I found the range on this not to terribly long, I would go to the kitchen to get a drink which is only like 20-25 feet at the most from my room which I game and sometimes the game audio cuts out. The chat audio and mic still come in clear but not the game audio. Like i said i dont know wether this is good, average, or bad range on a wireless headset so I cant say wether this part is a pro or con.
Overall I think this headset is a pretty good upgrade from the X12, though if you want a little more, get the XP500 not the 400. The XP400 is identical to the 300. the only difference is that the 400 has a dolby sound processor. Thats it. So if you want more get the XP500. But anyway ya, espically since they lowered the price here on amazon down to $100 from the $170 its usally at because of the new Xbox One which doesnt work with these headset, its a good deal on this headset if you plan to keep playing on your 360 for at least the next 6 months. So my answer is buy this headset
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Thursday, July 17, 2014
Discount MindForce XBOX 360 Rapid Fire Wireless Warfare Edition Controller
now i purchased this remote which is priced on their web site for 89.99 for 19.99$
the remote had issues originally as the other moron review stated, but i did some digging into and found this is due to a detection program used by Microsoft which disables 3rd party remotes of specific natures. if you buy this download the user manual from mindforce and download the wirrelessjoyad updater from mindforce to fix this issue and improve the specs of the remote
Features great short throw triggers
smooth bumpers, well enginered nonslip coating, side grip gills to keep a non slip hold during sweaty game play
analogs have a good gummy feel and hold fingers in place with non slip material
light up buttons and sticks is neat
NOW to the cheat functions (i dont approve of these in online)
i used this in black ops 2 campaign as a testing field
simply hit barrage and both second and primary weapons fire all ammo at once(was kinda glitchy on screen but impressive)
quick scope works as it sounds , click button and aim+fire dead center on enemy
quick reload is for GOW which i dont have but it did work ok on COD black ops 2(correct button sequence)
now to the main cheat function you fools need who cant pull a trigger fast enough to do this
activate rapid fire via the button , then select one of the many modes available which can be adjusted easily
has built in gun single or akimbo modes for rapid fire which are tailored to guns of COD style
overall its well built and engineered for a pro but, i feel that idiots will by this just for the rapid fire when its basic functions are superb, there is a lower model of this available which has just basic functions and i highly recommend that one for normal non cheating online players, this one will bring to light all your flaws in game and you will need to overcome them or get a life
the remote had issues originally as the other moron review stated, but i did some digging into and found this is due to a detection program used by Microsoft which disables 3rd party remotes of specific natures. if you buy this download the user manual from mindforce and download the wirrelessjoyad updater from mindforce to fix this issue and improve the specs of the remote
Features great short throw triggers
smooth bumpers, well enginered nonslip coating, side grip gills to keep a non slip hold during sweaty game play
analogs have a good gummy feel and hold fingers in place with non slip material
light up buttons and sticks is neat
NOW to the cheat functions (i dont approve of these in online)
i used this in black ops 2 campaign as a testing field
simply hit barrage and both second and primary weapons fire all ammo at once(was kinda glitchy on screen but impressive)
quick scope works as it sounds , click button and aim+fire dead center on enemy
quick reload is for GOW which i dont have but it did work ok on COD black ops 2(correct button sequence)
now to the main cheat function you fools need who cant pull a trigger fast enough to do this
activate rapid fire via the button , then select one of the many modes available which can be adjusted easily
has built in gun single or akimbo modes for rapid fire which are tailored to guns of COD style
overall its well built and engineered for a pro but, i feel that idiots will by this just for the rapid fire when its basic functions are superb, there is a lower model of this available which has just basic functions and i highly recommend that one for normal non cheating online players, this one will bring to light all your flaws in game and you will need to overcome them or get a life
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This is the worst thing ever I got ripped off and it doesn't even work It said it was almost new condition and it turns on some of the time not much and when it does the only button that works it the middle button or the Xbox menu button no one buy this it's a waste of money
Sunday, July 13, 2014
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I keep seeing these adds more and more, and once they showed up on my favorite game news sites with a thumbs up, I decided to try a set. They were about $15, so what the hell right?
Well, I snapped them on and threw in Halo Reach, and at first I found them awkward, but I knew this was due to them being new to me.
MAKE SURE YOU RAISE THE SENSITIVITY OF YOUR GAME, or you won't get the benefit of how these work.
After a few games, and getting destroyed online by REAL people I started to get better, and better. I'm not a bad player by any means, but since I had not used them before I knew going in I would have some crap games with these and would loose until I got used to them.
Now that I am, I can honesty say I am more accurate than before due to the larger range of motion. I can snap to a target quicker and better than the standard stick. I tested this by going back and I did worse than when I started with them HA HA :)
Give 'em a try, and don't be discouraged the first 10 games you play. You will need time to re-learn movements, but after that you will see a positive difference.
I like them.
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It was odd getting them onto the ps3 controller and odd first playing with them; however, now that I have played using them for the past week, I think my game has improved. Hard to believe this stupid little thing could make a difference, but it has. I recommend getting a set.Best Deals for FPS Freek Legendary by KontrolFreek
My son had me get these for him, and he likes them alot. He says it improves accuracy while playing HALO... I don't play first person shooters so I never use them.Honest reviews on FPS Freek Legendary by KontrolFreek
i have the original, legendary, and cqc along with these so i have tried quite a few. i have used them on the ps3 and 360 controllers. they plain out rock. i like the sniper more than the legendary just due to the symbol on the legendary feels kind of weird, they are the same thing otherwise. they dot work if you like playing on high sensitivities. well it really allows you to play on a higher sensitivity and it feels more controlled. i didn't think these would be that great but i got them and i love them. my favorite set up is the sniper on the aim stick and the cqc on the movement. (this is for fps games like mw3 and black ops ect) i love them and i am not sorry i bought multiple kinds the ones i didn't like i sold or gave to friends for christmas.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for FPS Freek Legendary by KontrolFreek
The KontrolFreek products are great! Installation is super simple. Don't let the initial feel discourage you, you'll play like crap for a few games. After you get use to them you will get more headshots and sniping is a breeze. If you play a wide variety of games I don't recommend these as they make many games more difficult. However, if you are a first person shooter fanatic get these. You will not regret it.
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