Showing posts with label xbox for sale. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 25, 2014
Discount Xbox 360 NFL Philadelphia Eagles Controller
Purchased for my son. Huge Eagles fan! He was very excited when he got this controller. As described. Thank you! FAST delivery!I was really happy when I received this, it was really nice looking & good quality, the only dissapointment was that it was not wireless. My boyfriend liked it a lot but never uses it b/c it's wired. I wish I noticed that before purchasing.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Cheap Xbox 360 Modded Controller COD MW3, Black Ops 2, MW2, Rapid fire
There is nothing "simple" about this controller, it has so many awesome features. It has about 5 different LED thumbstick colors, along with 5 different LED guide button colors, which can be changed independently. The colors are vibrant, and look even better in person. It also gives you the option to keep them off if you want to save battery life, however, I haven't really noticed a difference in battery life with them on or off. The quality is incredible, it doesnt feel like a cheap aftermarket controller-even though it might cost as much as oneit feels just like the standard controllers made by microsoft. The mods are great, I wasn't too familiar with them at first but after calling the geniusmods customer support, they were able to answer my questions and walk me through it.
Top quality, great customer support, amazing value, thanks geniusmods!
Top quality, great customer support, amazing value, thanks geniusmods!
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I usually don't buy two controllers, but when I do, it is usually for my little brother. That doesnt mean I dont get to use it. He really likes being able to change the colors to any combination desired. I have an older style LED thumbstick controller that you have to press and hold the thumbsticks for a long time for them to change colors. This one is nice because they change with one click. The 10 mode mods to the controller are a bonus. I dont know why, but modes 1 and 2 are locked and cannot be programmed. They work perfectly in COD. I just modify the programming in mode 10 for some of the handguns.Best Deals for Xbox 360 Modded Controller COD MW3, Black Ops 2, MW2, Rapid fire
I got one of the black controllers w LED thumbsticks and loved it. Really didn't think I could like a controller any more than that one. Then I saw this online and had to have it. The chrome accents are insane. It's kinda crazy cause I just got the black one about a month ago but either way I had to have this one. I gotta say I do NOT regret it at all. The Leds look so cool at night and the chrome accents are out of this world. This is an oem shell so the overall feel is just perfect. As for the mods. Same as always. Best modding company I've ever used. I've gotten at least 5 controllers from them and have not been disappointed once. Not to mention the customer service. I feel like these guys are always there whenever I neev anything. Thanks Geniusmods!Honest reviews on Xbox 360 Modded Controller COD MW3, Black Ops 2, MW2, Rapid fire
This is now my 5th modded controller owned, second from GeniusMods because I love my other one I had to get another. Out of all the companies I've gone through such as Evil Controllers, Controller Chaos, Einsteinmodz, and eBay. GeniusMods hands down has the most well constructed controllers, with the fastest rapid fire on the market. I just can't get enough. I recommend this company to anyone looking for a well priced, long lasting, and top of the line modded xbox 360 controller. I think my favorite thing of all is the customer service I was provided with throughout both of my purchases. These guys are amazing, I opted for 2-3 day shipping and my package arrived 2 days early. No one will be disappointed with these products.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Xbox 360 Modded Controller COD MW3, Black Ops 2, MW2, Rapid fire
Yes this is a modded controller and especially in the cod community its looked down upon, but do not let that turn you away. This controller is awesome! The led lights and chrome buttons are sweet personalizations for any gamer.Thursday, December 18, 2014
Best Ms. Pac-Man Deals
Ms. Pac-Man was, as we all know, a smash hit in the arcades. The Game Boy version had barely anything unharmed. However, if you buy this, then you'll only be getting the Ms. Pac-Man game, with no options (Except for 2-Player and Hard Mode).
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Review of Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable
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List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $16.31
Today's Bonus: 18% Off

This cable is terrible. I kept on getting 2 refresh rate lines, coming down my screen, I tried a high end LCD and a CRT monitor and both had the same refresh rate lines coming down, the image quality was terrible (grainy). The price was appealing, but they are terrible cables.
I ended up going to the local store and buying the Microsoft VGA HD cables and have never been happier.
Intec is not responding to e-mails (apparently these cables have a lifetime warranty..HA!!)
I would sugged buying the Microsoft VGA cables instead and don't waste your time (as others have suggested)
Skip forward a couple months and I've got this cable sitting in my desk drawer that I cannot return because it's past the 14/30 day limit... Considering wether or not to sell it, I do some research as to wether or not VGA is better than the component cables that come with it. Pretty much everyone agrees they are. Well damn. So I take my cables home, and hook it up to my 61" Samsung 6187S and the ghosting is immediate and in your face. Where ever there is a sharp color contrast such as the verticle lines on the dashboard, there is a second 'ghosted' line just to the right. Even on the far left hand edge of the TV, there are ghost lines of that edge.
I ran a calibration program I have to see if I could manually rid myself of the ghosting, and no joy. I went back to the component input and the ghosting was gone. It was 100% definitely the cheap Intec VGA cables.
In addition, on the Calibration DVD I was using there were several parts of the picture which were 100% completely missing with the VGA cables. There is one scene with a guy in a black silk shirt with a black silk sportcoat and an moving X hidden in the background to only be seen when the brightness is too high. The point of which is to adjust the brightness until you can see properly and clearly the shade differences between the black shirt and jacket. Moving the brightness to max didn't reveal the X at all, which shows up clear and sharp with the component cables. Opposite of this there was a scene where a guy was wearing a white shirt with white buttons and you're supposed to adjust the contrast until the lower buttons start to dissapear. With the cheap Intec VGA cables, ONLY the top button was visible through-out the contrast adjustment ranges. Again, putting the component cables back on the 360, all of the buttons showed up just fine and completely free of ghosting to boot.
If you're buying these cables for a quality HD experience, even at the lowest level, then you're wasting your money. If all you want to do is save a buck and see a picture on a monitor, then maybe this is for you because it's not for me.
The ghosting can be seen in things like text in Halo 3, or any high contrast situation, IE: white text on dark background, will display this problem. Other than that it seems ok.
List Price: $19.99
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This cable is terrible. I kept on getting 2 refresh rate lines, coming down my screen, I tried a high end LCD and a CRT monitor and both had the same refresh rate lines coming down, the image quality was terrible (grainy). The price was appealing, but they are terrible cables.
I ended up going to the local store and buying the Microsoft VGA HD cables and have never been happier.
Intec is not responding to e-mails (apparently these cables have a lifetime warranty..HA!!)
I would sugged buying the Microsoft VGA cables instead and don't waste your time (as others have suggested)
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I bought an Intec VGA cable kit on base because I was deploying on a ship for 5 weeks and figured I could hook my 360 to my PC monitor during the underway so I wouldn't miss out on some quality hi-def gaming time. It turned out I found a projector that took RCA inputs so I just used that.Skip forward a couple months and I've got this cable sitting in my desk drawer that I cannot return because it's past the 14/30 day limit... Considering wether or not to sell it, I do some research as to wether or not VGA is better than the component cables that come with it. Pretty much everyone agrees they are. Well damn. So I take my cables home, and hook it up to my 61" Samsung 6187S and the ghosting is immediate and in your face. Where ever there is a sharp color contrast such as the verticle lines on the dashboard, there is a second 'ghosted' line just to the right. Even on the far left hand edge of the TV, there are ghost lines of that edge.
I ran a calibration program I have to see if I could manually rid myself of the ghosting, and no joy. I went back to the component input and the ghosting was gone. It was 100% definitely the cheap Intec VGA cables.
In addition, on the Calibration DVD I was using there were several parts of the picture which were 100% completely missing with the VGA cables. There is one scene with a guy in a black silk shirt with a black silk sportcoat and an moving X hidden in the background to only be seen when the brightness is too high. The point of which is to adjust the brightness until you can see properly and clearly the shade differences between the black shirt and jacket. Moving the brightness to max didn't reveal the X at all, which shows up clear and sharp with the component cables. Opposite of this there was a scene where a guy was wearing a white shirt with white buttons and you're supposed to adjust the contrast until the lower buttons start to dissapear. With the cheap Intec VGA cables, ONLY the top button was visible through-out the contrast adjustment ranges. Again, putting the component cables back on the 360, all of the buttons showed up just fine and completely free of ghosting to boot.
If you're buying these cables for a quality HD experience, even at the lowest level, then you're wasting your money. If all you want to do is save a buck and see a picture on a monitor, then maybe this is for you because it's not for me.
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Im satisfied with this product. There is ghosting but I only notice it on high contrast images ie white text on a pitch black background. The product does exactly what I expected it to. The picture shows exactly what it is, it has a plug for your 360, one VGA that plugged straight into my monitor without an adapter and two RCA audio which I already had a radioshack 1 dollar rca to stereo headjack adapter as I use headphones. I would say if you arent willing to pay 40 dollars this product is a slight gamble but I feel it paid off. The ghosting doesnt bother me as I only notice it with white or near white on black backgrounds. Otherwise the VGA resolution on my 1280 x 1024 monitor is great. I CAN FINALLY READ THE SMALL TEXT IN SOME OF THESE GAMESHonest reviews on Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable
Do not buy this product. Simple as that. I used three different monitors and the quality of the picture was terrible. The colors were muted no matter what the monitor settings were and the video contained duplicated ghost images no matter what was on display.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable
This item does exhibit ghosting, although it isn't terrible for the best picture spending the few extra dollars for the OEM cable is worth it. The item feels cheap as if made of thin plastic and the video cable is small and the shielding feels thin, this could be the cause of the ghosting.The ghosting can be seen in things like text in Halo 3, or any high contrast situation, IE: white text on dark background, will display this problem. Other than that it seems ok.
Cheap Rugby World Cup 2011 - Xbox 360
Customer Ratings: 
List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $39.95
Today's Bonus: 20% Off

I purchased this game and received the competing game Rugby Challenge 2011 (RC 2011) for my birthday on the same day, so I am able to have a go at comparing Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011 the game being reviewed here) to the said RC 2011.
RC 2011 (the other game), has more polished graphics, heaps of competition, club teams and customisation options. However, I believe that this game (RWC 2011) has smoother open play, better flow in the passing mechanism, better defending and more natural use of attacks or breaks over the advantage line. The line outs, rucks and scrums have more options in the other game. I have yet to see a driving maul in this game (I'd played both games for quite a few hours each, at the time of writing this review). RWC 2011 is limited to the 20 teams that qualified for the 2011 tournament.
Unfortunately, the licensing for player and team likenesses do not extend to the New Zealand or Australian teams, as these were snapped up by RC 2011). However, most of the other teams teams have all the authentic player names and you can edit any of the player names and statistics to your hearts content, but not their physical appearance.
This game doesn't have the same depth as RC 2011, but it does capture the Rugby World Cup atmosphere quite well (offical logo, crowd noises etc). You can either select the official draw for the World Cup, or randomly generate a new draw for more variation and replay value. You can also play one-off test matches and even go on northern or southern hemisphere tours.
The World Cup stadiums are presented in good style here, but are named by location, rather than actual stadium names
(offical names were snapped up by RC 2011). The game's graphics show a bit more polish than Rugby 08 which was released a few years ago. If you played Rugby 05, 06 or 08, then you'll find that the gameplay and control system are not too dissimilar to those games.
This review is based on my single player experience on the XBOX 360 (I haven't checked out multiplayer options at the time of writing this review).
UPDATE: There is the occasional driving maul in this game.
Pros
The Tournament mode is great take a team from Pool Play and take them to the Fianls for the Web Ellis Cup. (i Played as Japan beat the Springboks 27-17 in the final to win the Web Ellis Cup)
-10 REAL Teams USA Eagles, Ireland, South Africa Springboks, Argentina Pumas, France, Scottland, Wales, Italy, Canada, and England Roses
the stratagies (ie Dummy and screen) are well played out
Cons
-Tournament mode is short and after you win the Web Ellis Cup there is literaly nothing left to accomplish.
The Tournament this year is in New Zealand yet no All Blacks team or the rival Wallabies.
No National Anthems/Team anthems if i play as Ireland i want to hear Irelands Call before i play some rugby
-Since the All Blacks aren't in the game there is no Haka War Dance before a New Zealand game (yes NZ does have a team but genaric)
-Stratigies could have been thought out better and deliverd better
all and all its ok but I recommend Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge(which i preorederd)
Graphics are OK, seem a little rushed like they were scrambling to get this out in time for the actual world cup in September 2011. They are pretty weak when compared to something like Madden, but still OK. Just a little dated at times with backgrounds, etc. Not sure if it is a rights issue, but most (all?) of the players look nothing like their real-life counterparts (Paul O'Connell has brown hair for example). All in all, however, it is fun to play and, if you are a rugby fan, well worth getting.
Hoping that there will be a committed series of rugby games instead of one every few years.
List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $39.95
Today's Bonus: 20% Off
I purchased this game and received the competing game Rugby Challenge 2011 (RC 2011) for my birthday on the same day, so I am able to have a go at comparing Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011 the game being reviewed here) to the said RC 2011.
RC 2011 (the other game), has more polished graphics, heaps of competition, club teams and customisation options. However, I believe that this game (RWC 2011) has smoother open play, better flow in the passing mechanism, better defending and more natural use of attacks or breaks over the advantage line. The line outs, rucks and scrums have more options in the other game. I have yet to see a driving maul in this game (I'd played both games for quite a few hours each, at the time of writing this review). RWC 2011 is limited to the 20 teams that qualified for the 2011 tournament.
Unfortunately, the licensing for player and team likenesses do not extend to the New Zealand or Australian teams, as these were snapped up by RC 2011). However, most of the other teams teams have all the authentic player names and you can edit any of the player names and statistics to your hearts content, but not their physical appearance.
This game doesn't have the same depth as RC 2011, but it does capture the Rugby World Cup atmosphere quite well (offical logo, crowd noises etc). You can either select the official draw for the World Cup, or randomly generate a new draw for more variation and replay value. You can also play one-off test matches and even go on northern or southern hemisphere tours.
The World Cup stadiums are presented in good style here, but are named by location, rather than actual stadium names
(offical names were snapped up by RC 2011). The game's graphics show a bit more polish than Rugby 08 which was released a few years ago. If you played Rugby 05, 06 or 08, then you'll find that the gameplay and control system are not too dissimilar to those games.
This review is based on my single player experience on the XBOX 360 (I haven't checked out multiplayer options at the time of writing this review).
UPDATE: There is the occasional driving maul in this game.
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There wasn't too much to this game you can only do the Full Tournament (real Schedule or random schedule) Warm up tour, International Tests (exhibition) and Place Kick Shoot out. but all in all it's an ok experiancePros
The Tournament mode is great take a team from Pool Play and take them to the Fianls for the Web Ellis Cup. (i Played as Japan beat the Springboks 27-17 in the final to win the Web Ellis Cup)
-10 REAL Teams USA Eagles, Ireland, South Africa Springboks, Argentina Pumas, France, Scottland, Wales, Italy, Canada, and England Roses
the stratagies (ie Dummy and screen) are well played out
Cons
-Tournament mode is short and after you win the Web Ellis Cup there is literaly nothing left to accomplish.
The Tournament this year is in New Zealand yet no All Blacks team or the rival Wallabies.
No National Anthems/Team anthems if i play as Ireland i want to hear Irelands Call before i play some rugby
-Since the All Blacks aren't in the game there is no Haka War Dance before a New Zealand game (yes NZ does have a team but genaric)
-Stratigies could have been thought out better and deliverd better
all and all its ok but I recommend Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge(which i preorederd)
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I purchased this game for my Son who is a big Rugby fan. He says the graphics are awesome and he loves the realistic game play. It's definately worth the money for Rugby fans.Honest reviews on Rugby World Cup 2011 - Xbox 360
Finally a rugby title for Xbox 360. Game play is pretty good and feels like the flow of an actual rugby game. The breakdown is probably the part that is the least realistic. Generally, the better team maintains possession unless the opposition gets too agressive and gets called for a penalty.Graphics are OK, seem a little rushed like they were scrambling to get this out in time for the actual world cup in September 2011. They are pretty weak when compared to something like Madden, but still OK. Just a little dated at times with backgrounds, etc. Not sure if it is a rights issue, but most (all?) of the players look nothing like their real-life counterparts (Paul O'Connell has brown hair for example). All in all, however, it is fun to play and, if you are a rugby fan, well worth getting.
Hoping that there will be a committed series of rugby games instead of one every few years.
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i bought this game as a gift for my 14 year old and he says it's excellent. He recommends it.Sunday, November 2, 2014
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Reviews
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List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $9.45
Today's Bonus: 53% Off

Xbox Arcade Unplugged is a collection of some of the best-selling games from the Xbox Live Arcade on the Xbox 360. Included is 6 games, 3 demos and a 1 month subscription to live.
1 month of live (retail $8) It is a great service for online play of any game. You can download and rent movies, buy tv episodic content, and chat with friends, families, and strangers around the world.
Bejeweled 2 (retail $10)A popular puzzle game in which you try to match up jewels in order to get to the next level. There are several modes to Bejeweled, some unlockable. The game is a real challenge, and if you like puzzle games, you will be pleased with Bejeweled 2.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved (retail $5) An instant classic in the tradition of Asteroids. You fly around in a 'ship' trying to destroy geometric shapes, each having their own characteristics. As you progress, the games elements get harder, and more shapes are introduced. A fantastic game that is fun for just about everyone.
Hardwood Backgammon (retail $5) Classic Backgammon action. You can play against a friend on the couch, vs. the computer, or take on someone online on Xbox Live. Hardwood Backgammon is also Camera Enabled.
Outpost Kaloki X (retail $10) A strategy game in which you are in outer space, attempting to manage power and research. A variety of missions and scenarios to keep you busy are included.
Wik and the Fable of Souls (retail $10) A crazy game about a small creature who uses his tongue to eat bugs and whip around treelimbs. Part puzzle game, part action, this game can be very challenging. There are over 120 levels in the game, each one being more difficult than the last.
Texas Hold 'em (retail $10) This may be the junk of the bundle. A poorly executed attempted interface leaves most poker players wondering why they didn't copy any of the popular online poker sites and their interface. Often multiplayer works too slow, while you wait for others to take their turn. There are some scenarios to work on in single player. Overall, it isn't too bad, but it leaves a lot to be desired amongst poker players.
Also included are demos of Uno, Marble Blast Ultra, and Feeding Frenzy.
Uno is the classic card game everyone knows. It translates to Xbox Live very well and is camera enabled. It has a wide variety of gameplay options, including partner play. Marble Blast Ultra is a game in which you try to move your marble around to the exit point. Each level is brilliantly designed, colorful, and challenging. Feeding Frenzy is a great game for all ages, in which you start each level as a small fish, eating other fish and growing as you do so.
If you bought everything in this package for retail price, it would cost you $58. Even if you only need a couple of the $10 games, it's still agreat bargain with the 1 month of Xbox Live for free.
I bought it for less than $10, so for that price, 2 fun arcade games is pretty nice.
This went on sale during Christmas 2007 for $7.99 and was an absolute bargain. It includes 1 month of XBOX Live Gold which alone is worth $3.33/month if you average it by the typical cost of $40/year.
I believe most of the games on here run 400 Microsoft Points on XBL or $5 each when you extrapolate the cost of the points. Given that, it is a good deal even at the current list price.
UPDATE: I have read that the XBL 1 month offer is expired. Yes, the date on it is expired. However, I have yet not been able to use an 'expired' XBL code. I purchased an XBL 1 year card and lost it for 2 years... when I found it again (yay) I decided to give it a try even though it was well over a year past expiration. It worked without any issue, just like the 1 month code that came with this game.
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $9.45
Today's Bonus: 53% Off
Xbox Arcade Unplugged is a collection of some of the best-selling games from the Xbox Live Arcade on the Xbox 360. Included is 6 games, 3 demos and a 1 month subscription to live.
1 month of live (retail $8) It is a great service for online play of any game. You can download and rent movies, buy tv episodic content, and chat with friends, families, and strangers around the world.
Bejeweled 2 (retail $10)A popular puzzle game in which you try to match up jewels in order to get to the next level. There are several modes to Bejeweled, some unlockable. The game is a real challenge, and if you like puzzle games, you will be pleased with Bejeweled 2.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved (retail $5) An instant classic in the tradition of Asteroids. You fly around in a 'ship' trying to destroy geometric shapes, each having their own characteristics. As you progress, the games elements get harder, and more shapes are introduced. A fantastic game that is fun for just about everyone.
Hardwood Backgammon (retail $5) Classic Backgammon action. You can play against a friend on the couch, vs. the computer, or take on someone online on Xbox Live. Hardwood Backgammon is also Camera Enabled.
Outpost Kaloki X (retail $10) A strategy game in which you are in outer space, attempting to manage power and research. A variety of missions and scenarios to keep you busy are included.
Wik and the Fable of Souls (retail $10) A crazy game about a small creature who uses his tongue to eat bugs and whip around treelimbs. Part puzzle game, part action, this game can be very challenging. There are over 120 levels in the game, each one being more difficult than the last.
Texas Hold 'em (retail $10) This may be the junk of the bundle. A poorly executed attempted interface leaves most poker players wondering why they didn't copy any of the popular online poker sites and their interface. Often multiplayer works too slow, while you wait for others to take their turn. There are some scenarios to work on in single player. Overall, it isn't too bad, but it leaves a lot to be desired amongst poker players.
Also included are demos of Uno, Marble Blast Ultra, and Feeding Frenzy.
Uno is the classic card game everyone knows. It translates to Xbox Live very well and is camera enabled. It has a wide variety of gameplay options, including partner play. Marble Blast Ultra is a game in which you try to move your marble around to the exit point. Each level is brilliantly designed, colorful, and challenging. Feeding Frenzy is a great game for all ages, in which you start each level as a small fish, eating other fish and growing as you do so.
If you bought everything in this package for retail price, it would cost you $58. Even if you only need a couple of the $10 games, it's still agreat bargain with the 1 month of Xbox Live for free.
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I bought this game just for Texas Hold'em and Geometry Wars, but with the free Xbox live Gold month and Bejewled 2 is a great *CHEAP* addition to any collection. Particularly, I thought Bejeweled 2 was a boring PC game, wich I had played, but it happens to be a lot more fun without a mouse and in a big HD screen with great sound. Wik is a great puzzle game, you have to think thru each level, although it might be less shiny than Eets but its good. The backgammon game is fun in LIVE and with a partner in the same room, of course not for people looking for action and explosions. I haven't played Outpost Kaloki X much, but it's another thinking game, some strategy like the "Something" tycoon games or ye olde good Sim City. In all this are games for thinkers, even Geometry wars in a way, so I recommend this great collection just for those tired of the shooters, races, aliens, etc. or just for the in between battle moments!Best Deals for Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged
Geometry wars is the main reason I bought this compilation, so it's pretty sweet. Outpost Kaloki X is surprisingly fun as a space tycoon / sim. The other games aren't really worth anything, fun for a little while I suppose.I bought it for less than $10, so for that price, 2 fun arcade games is pretty nice.
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Geometry wars, Kaloki X, Wik: Fable of souls, they're all awesome. This is a great value for some casual gaming. I'd buy it again any day. And for >$10, it's a steal. Worth every penny.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged
The games on this are available for download from XBOX Live (XBL), so if you have already purchased one or more that way it may not be a good value for you.This went on sale during Christmas 2007 for $7.99 and was an absolute bargain. It includes 1 month of XBOX Live Gold which alone is worth $3.33/month if you average it by the typical cost of $40/year.
I believe most of the games on here run 400 Microsoft Points on XBL or $5 each when you extrapolate the cost of the points. Given that, it is a good deal even at the current list price.
UPDATE: I have read that the XBL 1 month offer is expired. Yes, the date on it is expired. However, I have yet not been able to use an 'expired' XBL code. I purchased an XBL 1 year card and lost it for 2 years... when I found it again (yay) I decided to give it a try even though it was well over a year past expiration. It worked without any issue, just like the 1 month code that came with this game.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Discount XBOX 360 Bulk Hardware Lot for XBOX 360 X-Clamp Replacement RROD
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List Price: $12.99
Sale Price: $6.99
Today's Bonus: 46% Off

I recently experienced my very FIRST RROD on my xbox. It was out of warranty and I was comfortable opening it anyway, so I did some Google searches to try to figure out what I could do. I found out info about the XClamp mod so I decided to go for it.
Here was my issue though; finding all of the washers. The screws recommended on some sites I found, but for some reason I couldn't find enough of the right washers in several hardware stores.
Leave it to Amazon to have what I needed. I searched and found XBRDepot selling a LOT of the washers that I needed! I decided to buy the 100 bag of nylon washers, along with the metal ones and the screws, all from the same company. When the nylon washers came, I was surprised how solid they felt. Much better than the ones I found at Home Depot. What you see in the picture they posted is exactly what you get.
Overall I was very pleased with my purchase and thanks to it, I was able to not only save MY xbox, but I used the left overs to help two of my friends too. If you are thinking about trying to fix your own RROD or e74 error, Google XBRDepot and look at their instructions. It will take some time (especially if you haven't opened your xbox before) but it will save you a lot of money. Once you learn how to do it, go back to Amazon and purchase the parts! You won't be sorry purchasing from XBRDepot through Amazon.
List Price: $12.99
Sale Price: $6.99
Today's Bonus: 46% Off
I recently experienced my very FIRST RROD on my xbox. It was out of warranty and I was comfortable opening it anyway, so I did some Google searches to try to figure out what I could do. I found out info about the XClamp mod so I decided to go for it.
Here was my issue though; finding all of the washers. The screws recommended on some sites I found, but for some reason I couldn't find enough of the right washers in several hardware stores.
Leave it to Amazon to have what I needed. I searched and found XBRDepot selling a LOT of the washers that I needed! I decided to buy the 100 bag of nylon washers, along with the metal ones and the screws, all from the same company. When the nylon washers came, I was surprised how solid they felt. Much better than the ones I found at Home Depot. What you see in the picture they posted is exactly what you get.
Overall I was very pleased with my purchase and thanks to it, I was able to not only save MY xbox, but I used the left overs to help two of my friends too. If you are thinking about trying to fix your own RROD or e74 error, Google XBRDepot and look at their instructions. It will take some time (especially if you haven't opened your xbox before) but it will save you a lot of money. Once you learn how to do it, go back to Amazon and purchase the parts! You won't be sorry purchasing from XBRDepot through Amazon.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Xbox 360 Pad EX 2 with Turbo - Black Reviews
I have owned the MadCatz Street Fighter 4 Fightpad, the Logitech Dual Action, and a Sega Saturn USB (Chinese clone) and I have to say that none of these pads have a D-Pad that can compare to the Hori Ex2 turbo for playing Street Fighter. I waited 5 months for this pad to come in through the mail and when I got it I was astonished at the accuracy of of its D-pad. Diagonals register well, and spinning pile drivers are surprisingly easy to pull off.
The fact that this gamepad comes with analog sticks, turbo, and a rumble feature are practically added bonuses. I only use this on my PC, but I have tried playing LEFT 4 DEAD, and the pad works exquisitely for first person shooting. The analog stick is superior to the one on logitech offerings, but may feel a bit looser than the stock XBOX 360 stick (in my opinion this is a good thing). Luckily there are sensitivity settings built into the pad.
This is literally the perfect gamepad. I have so far found no flaws with it.
It's a shame this has ghosting issues. This would've been THE #1 controller to purchase for the 360.
Based on other comments we've seen in various reviews and elsewhere this wasn't an isolated issue. Fortuantley as of September 2011 this issue as been resolved. As of late 2011, you can identify the fixed controllers by a batch code that is at least "110601" or higher stamped on the bottom right of the back of the packaging. We purchased this controller again from amazon.com in September 2011 and the version we received was the updated "110601" release. If you are buying the controller long after 2011 we have you should have a higher numbered batch code. If your batch code is lower than you may have one of the older versions that may be affected by the ghosting.
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I'll be keeping an updated record on the use of this "110601" NEWEST BATCH controller. I'm not using the HORI controller 100% of the time, as I'm switching between an OEM controller and the Datel EVO based on the game I'm playing at the time. However, I will be using the HORI enough to make the ghosting show up if were ever going to show up, based on past experience with the ghosting problem.
March 2013: No ghosting.
January 2013: Once in a while the controller may act wonky when first plugged in but this is easily resolved by disconnecting and reconnecting at the breakaway cable connection or main connection. Very Rare. The old Ghosting problem is certainly fixed.
March 12: 2012: No Ghosting. * It's pretty safe to say that the "Ghosting" issue has been resolved on the "110601" batch. If it were to happen, it would have happened by now.
December 20, 2011: No Ghosting.
November 17, 2011: No Ghosting.
October 9, 2011: No Ghosting.
October 2, 2011: No Ghosting.
September 26, 2011: Received controller and no ghosting present.
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REVIEW:
I originally purchased the HORI Turbo Pad EX 2 back in 2009 when they were originally released as I previously had the first Turbo Pad EX, the blue one, from HORI. That controller ended up breaking after a while but given the price of this updated version I went ahead and purchased it anyway. Unfortunately, as many had also had happen the Ghosting problem with the Analog Sticks eventually started happening. Basically, the sticks would act as if they were being used while they weren't being touched. Even if you tried to use them they would fight your movement, not physically on the controller but with the action that was happening in game. The only solution was to unplug the controller and plug it back in, and this was only a temporary fix.
Other than the Ghosting problem, we loved this controller. The Turbo feature was great with the 3 different speeds which can be programmed to nearly all usable buttons. The "Turbo Hold" is a great little feature allowing the controller to automatically press the button while it's in TURBO without you having to actually press the button. This is a lot of fun in those old style arcade games where you have unlimited ammo as this frees you up from having to hold down whatever button controls the firing. Having this be a wired controller is actually quite nice as you don't have to worry about changing batteries all the time which can happen with homemade OEM wireless controllers that have been turned into Modded Turbo controllers.
If you are looking for a Turbo Controller had has more than 3 speed variations, you might want to check out the Turbofire2 (Wildfire2) Xbox 360 controllers from Datel as those have up to 8 different speed settings. Only the wireless versions can use the PC software for modifying the various Customizer features.
The size of the HORI Turbo Pad EX 2 is comparable to the OEM Xbox 360 controller aside from that the left and right grips at the bottom of the controller are perhaps 1/2" longer. Personally, I really like this as it give me a little extra room to hold onto the controller. If you have smaller hands and already have issues with the size of the OEM Xbox 360 controllers from Microsoft then you are probably going to have an issue with the size of this one from HORI. If you have smaller hands then you should probably look into the Mad Catz Inc X360 Pro Micro Cntrlr Blk wired Xbox 360 Controller with TURBO that MadCatz brought back into production in 2011, it's a specifically designed to be a much smaller controller.
If you have any of the KontrolFreek stick accessories, those are compatible with the HORI Turbo Pad EX 2. The Analog Sensitivity adjustment control is fine for games that don't allow you to adjust the stick sensitivity. The D-pad works well.
The "LB" and "RB" face buttons next to "Y" and "B" can sometimes get in the way when you are trying to use "Y" or "B" to the point where you actually press "LB" or "RB" so this may take some getting use to so as not to hit them accidentily. However, having them on the face of the controller is probably useful for fighting games that require various button combinations including the various face and bumper buttons.
I highly recommend picking up this controller, just make sure it's the NEWEST BATCH with the "110601" date code # stamped on the back right of the packaging to make sure you don't have an older version that has the Ghosting problem with the Analog Sticks.
FEATURES:
1. Officially licensed by Microsoft. Yeah, they're against people using them but they love making money from licensing them out to 3rd party companies!
2. 6 button layout (great for fighting games). LB and RB on also on the face of the controller next to A, B, X and Y.
3. Turbo programmable for each individual buttons, bumpers, triggers, sticks, and directional pad (great for Fighers, Arcade Classics, FPS and shooting games). * THERE IS NO TURBO FUNCTION for the Start, Back, or Guide buttons.
4. Turbo can be set to;
Slow 5 times / sec ),
Normal 12 times / sec ),
Fast (20 times / sec).
5. Turbo Hold Mode Lets you set a Turbo to an individual or combination of buttons, triggers, sticks, and/or d-pad directions and it will continuously press this (at the set speed) without you having to touch the controller. Great for programming in macro's to give your thumbs and forefingers a rest.
6. Analog sensitivity can be adjusted to normal (default), narrow (more sensitive), and wide (less sensitive).
7. Buttons set on a 6 button layout (A, B, X, Y, and the Left and Right bumpers).
8. Colors: Black or Blue. Play-Asia.com sells a white version.
* Compatible with all Xbox 360 consoles. Xbox 360 accessories are NOT region locked, and that includes wired Xbox 360 controllers.
** Compatible with 3rd party gaming headsets like those from Turtle Beach.
*** NOT compatible with the Xbox 360 chatpad.
The problems with this controller (the few it has.)
1. The joysticks are overly sensitive. (this can be solved with a sensitivity option they have on the controller
2. The buttons are small (this is also works as a plus because it can execute more hard-to-do executions with a use of a thumb. Sometimes better than a entire hand.
3. Its wired. (not all things come wireless, actually some of the greatest things are wired IE the Mad Catz Tournament edition Fightstick.)
To sum it up:
-If you need a controller that doesn't cost $150.00
-If you Like to have a special controller to play fighting games without losing the use of playing other games (due to controller/button layout)
-If you are a conventional player that is looking for a pep to your step (IE Rapid fire or a decent joystick, D-pad
Then this is the controller for you. Hands down, Incredible.
The controller completely stopped working now as both triggers do not work and none of the rapid-fire features work.
The other buttons work but cannot be set to rapid fire, the option to toggle rapid-fire is gone. (It happened in game during L4D2 Multiplayer)
It's to bad I used this controller 100% of the time for my gaming I really liked it but now it's not working at all.
I never mishandled it or damaged it, I'm 40 yrs old with no kids in the house so I know the controller hasn't been exposed to any severe drops or damage.
I'm gonna disassemble it and see if I can see any internal problems like shorted out chip or something may have dislodged.
-older reviews below-
(2ND UPDATE REVIEW BELOW)
EDIT: THIS IS a 2nd UPDATE to my original UPDATED review ,my second controller that replaced my first one has also started the ghosting issue again RIGHT ANALOG during BFBC2 and the RT doesn't even fire the in game weapon sometimes. It's possible the RT fire issues were due to EA servers and BFBC2 server issues, BUT The ghosting appears in ALL games.
Man I'm bummed I really like this controller if it weren't for the quality issues.
I'm just gonna keep swapping for another since my money is already spent , maybe I'll get lucky and get a patched version.
I've also contacted HORI about this , it seems to be a common problem.
(I should also note my first controller was purchased from Wal-Mart while my second was from Amazon)
If you are have ghosting analogs what I've done in the meantime if your waiting for a replacement controller unplug your controller while not touching any analog and then wiggle the analogs aggressively , then plug the controller back in without touching the analogs, this seems to reset them to get rid of the ghosting for a little while.
Also whenever you power up the 360 with the controller DON'T EVER TOUCH THE Analogs. This SEEMS to help with ghosting issues.
(1ST UPDATED REVIEW BELOW)
Well after my glowing review I'd like to inform people I've started to have some ANALOG stick problems with the controller.
After around 30 hours of flawless use with fighting games like Bayonetta and some FPS time.
THE RIGHT ANALOG stick has "Ghosting" Issues , THE RIGHT ANALOG moves on its own in game on numerous games.
Even after restarting the console numerous times making sure the analogs aren't touched at all while powering up , it still does this.
The right analog keeps going up all by itself , when I go to shoot in for example Army Of Two 4Oth day ,COD4 MW2 etc., the right camera points all the way up without input from me.
If you know wired controllers history , this was an easy fix with XBOX original wired controllers. If you let's say held down the analogs while powering up the console the STICKS would retain that position as the normal position .
So I thought that was the problem but after numerous tries with different games I'm still having the same "phantom" right analog stick.
As soon as I use my original wireless Xbox 360 controller the problem disappears instantly.
Sadly I really enjoyed the controller I even got used to the size they remind me of the old "S" controller I actually got to the point the fluidity and functionality of the controller was better than the Xbox 360 controller, BUT low quality has reared its ugly head .
I might see if I can swap em out or just return em , its a shame because I REALLY LOVED the rapid fire on all buttons , even the right and left click analog can be rapid-fired with 3 speeds,plus the analog stick speed adjustment is great, BUT I think all of this stuff going has caused a glitch somewhere.
I found this controller to be extremely functional and fun while it worked.
I've had normal Xbox 360 controllers get the "ghost"analog after about 1.5 years of use , but the HORI died in literally a few weeks.
Buyer beware the analogs seem to have a ghosting issue.
I'd have to lower the score to 3 stars for quality issues , if it weren't for the ghosting analogs these are great controllers.
It could be the springs in the analogs are just to weak and wear out pretty quick.
It's weird now that I have the original wireless 360 in my hands you can just feel the solid quality , everything just feels right. I just wish I could put all of the rapid-fire features into an orginal 360 controller.
I wonder if I swapped out the sticks for some PS3 sticks ? And change the springs maybe that will help ?
The fact that this gamepad comes with analog sticks, turbo, and a rumble feature are practically added bonuses. I only use this on my PC, but I have tried playing LEFT 4 DEAD, and the pad works exquisitely for first person shooting. The analog stick is superior to the one on logitech offerings, but may feel a bit looser than the stock XBOX 360 stick (in my opinion this is a good thing). Luckily there are sensitivity settings built into the pad.
This is literally the perfect gamepad. I have so far found no flaws with it.
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When I first received this controller I was extremely happy. It worked like a charm! After about 2 weeks of controller bliss however, things started to go down hill. The right and left analog thumbsticks started to work on their own. I tried unplugging and resetting, but nothing. I've tried to mess with the sensitivity switch... nothing. After trying everything I could think of, I decided to shelve it. So far I haven't found anything that will work.It's a shame this has ghosting issues. This would've been THE #1 controller to purchase for the 360.
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We originally purchased the HORI Turbo Pad EX 2 back when they were originally released in late 2009. Shortly thereafter we started having issues with the Analog Sticks acting out. In game it would appear af if sticks were being used even though we weren't using them and when we did use them it would prevent us from going in the desired direction. The only resolution to this problem was to unplug the controller and plug it back in, but this was only a temporarly.Based on other comments we've seen in various reviews and elsewhere this wasn't an isolated issue. Fortuantley as of September 2011 this issue as been resolved. As of late 2011, you can identify the fixed controllers by a batch code that is at least "110601" or higher stamped on the bottom right of the back of the packaging. We purchased this controller again from amazon.com in September 2011 and the version we received was the updated "110601" release. If you are buying the controller long after 2011 we have you should have a higher numbered batch code. If your batch code is lower than you may have one of the older versions that may be affected by the ghosting.
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I'll be keeping an updated record on the use of this "110601" NEWEST BATCH controller. I'm not using the HORI controller 100% of the time, as I'm switching between an OEM controller and the Datel EVO based on the game I'm playing at the time. However, I will be using the HORI enough to make the ghosting show up if were ever going to show up, based on past experience with the ghosting problem.
March 2013: No ghosting.
January 2013: Once in a while the controller may act wonky when first plugged in but this is easily resolved by disconnecting and reconnecting at the breakaway cable connection or main connection. Very Rare. The old Ghosting problem is certainly fixed.
March 12: 2012: No Ghosting. * It's pretty safe to say that the "Ghosting" issue has been resolved on the "110601" batch. If it were to happen, it would have happened by now.
December 20, 2011: No Ghosting.
November 17, 2011: No Ghosting.
October 9, 2011: No Ghosting.
October 2, 2011: No Ghosting.
September 26, 2011: Received controller and no ghosting present.
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REVIEW:
I originally purchased the HORI Turbo Pad EX 2 back in 2009 when they were originally released as I previously had the first Turbo Pad EX, the blue one, from HORI. That controller ended up breaking after a while but given the price of this updated version I went ahead and purchased it anyway. Unfortunately, as many had also had happen the Ghosting problem with the Analog Sticks eventually started happening. Basically, the sticks would act as if they were being used while they weren't being touched. Even if you tried to use them they would fight your movement, not physically on the controller but with the action that was happening in game. The only solution was to unplug the controller and plug it back in, and this was only a temporary fix.
Other than the Ghosting problem, we loved this controller. The Turbo feature was great with the 3 different speeds which can be programmed to nearly all usable buttons. The "Turbo Hold" is a great little feature allowing the controller to automatically press the button while it's in TURBO without you having to actually press the button. This is a lot of fun in those old style arcade games where you have unlimited ammo as this frees you up from having to hold down whatever button controls the firing. Having this be a wired controller is actually quite nice as you don't have to worry about changing batteries all the time which can happen with homemade OEM wireless controllers that have been turned into Modded Turbo controllers.
If you are looking for a Turbo Controller had has more than 3 speed variations, you might want to check out the Turbofire2 (Wildfire2) Xbox 360 controllers from Datel as those have up to 8 different speed settings. Only the wireless versions can use the PC software for modifying the various Customizer features.
The size of the HORI Turbo Pad EX 2 is comparable to the OEM Xbox 360 controller aside from that the left and right grips at the bottom of the controller are perhaps 1/2" longer. Personally, I really like this as it give me a little extra room to hold onto the controller. If you have smaller hands and already have issues with the size of the OEM Xbox 360 controllers from Microsoft then you are probably going to have an issue with the size of this one from HORI. If you have smaller hands then you should probably look into the Mad Catz Inc X360 Pro Micro Cntrlr Blk wired Xbox 360 Controller with TURBO that MadCatz brought back into production in 2011, it's a specifically designed to be a much smaller controller.
If you have any of the KontrolFreek stick accessories, those are compatible with the HORI Turbo Pad EX 2. The Analog Sensitivity adjustment control is fine for games that don't allow you to adjust the stick sensitivity. The D-pad works well.
The "LB" and "RB" face buttons next to "Y" and "B" can sometimes get in the way when you are trying to use "Y" or "B" to the point where you actually press "LB" or "RB" so this may take some getting use to so as not to hit them accidentily. However, having them on the face of the controller is probably useful for fighting games that require various button combinations including the various face and bumper buttons.
I highly recommend picking up this controller, just make sure it's the NEWEST BATCH with the "110601" date code # stamped on the back right of the packaging to make sure you don't have an older version that has the Ghosting problem with the Analog Sticks.
FEATURES:
1. Officially licensed by Microsoft. Yeah, they're against people using them but they love making money from licensing them out to 3rd party companies!
2. 6 button layout (great for fighting games). LB and RB on also on the face of the controller next to A, B, X and Y.
3. Turbo programmable for each individual buttons, bumpers, triggers, sticks, and directional pad (great for Fighers, Arcade Classics, FPS and shooting games). * THERE IS NO TURBO FUNCTION for the Start, Back, or Guide buttons.
4. Turbo can be set to;
Slow 5 times / sec ),
Normal 12 times / sec ),
Fast (20 times / sec).
5. Turbo Hold Mode Lets you set a Turbo to an individual or combination of buttons, triggers, sticks, and/or d-pad directions and it will continuously press this (at the set speed) without you having to touch the controller. Great for programming in macro's to give your thumbs and forefingers a rest.
6. Analog sensitivity can be adjusted to normal (default), narrow (more sensitive), and wide (less sensitive).
7. Buttons set on a 6 button layout (A, B, X, Y, and the Left and Right bumpers).
8. Colors: Black or Blue. Play-Asia.com sells a white version.
* Compatible with all Xbox 360 consoles. Xbox 360 accessories are NOT region locked, and that includes wired Xbox 360 controllers.
** Compatible with 3rd party gaming headsets like those from Turtle Beach.
*** NOT compatible with the Xbox 360 chatpad.
Honest reviews on Xbox 360 Pad EX 2 with Turbo - Black
This controller by far,is one of the most amazing controllers I have every held or use. Its sleek design makes it makes it handle with a more ergonomic touch opposed to a standard Xbox 360 controller. Its button layout is confusing (at first) but then easily meshes into the nature of game play. The joysticks have an amazing feel to them that puts your hand in constant ease. The buttons are smaller than a normal 360 controller and is liable to lots of miss-pressed buttons. That is something that is developed over time. They come well meshed so it gives a great feel to beginner-hardcore gamers. The D-pad is simply perfect. It has a great format that is standard to any adept fighting gamer (as myself) The feeling is smooth and give easy execution. Better than many D-pads I have seen thus far.The problems with this controller (the few it has.)
1. The joysticks are overly sensitive. (this can be solved with a sensitivity option they have on the controller
2. The buttons are small (this is also works as a plus because it can execute more hard-to-do executions with a use of a thumb. Sometimes better than a entire hand.
3. Its wired. (not all things come wireless, actually some of the greatest things are wired IE the Mad Catz Tournament edition Fightstick.)
To sum it up:
-If you need a controller that doesn't cost $150.00
-If you Like to have a special controller to play fighting games without losing the use of playing other games (due to controller/button layout)
-If you are a conventional player that is looking for a pep to your step (IE Rapid fire or a decent joystick, D-pad
Then this is the controller for you. Hands down, Incredible.
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EDIT: This is my 3rd updated review-The controller completely stopped working now as both triggers do not work and none of the rapid-fire features work.
The other buttons work but cannot be set to rapid fire, the option to toggle rapid-fire is gone. (It happened in game during L4D2 Multiplayer)
It's to bad I used this controller 100% of the time for my gaming I really liked it but now it's not working at all.
I never mishandled it or damaged it, I'm 40 yrs old with no kids in the house so I know the controller hasn't been exposed to any severe drops or damage.
I'm gonna disassemble it and see if I can see any internal problems like shorted out chip or something may have dislodged.
-older reviews below-
(2ND UPDATE REVIEW BELOW)
EDIT: THIS IS a 2nd UPDATE to my original UPDATED review ,my second controller that replaced my first one has also started the ghosting issue again RIGHT ANALOG during BFBC2 and the RT doesn't even fire the in game weapon sometimes. It's possible the RT fire issues were due to EA servers and BFBC2 server issues, BUT The ghosting appears in ALL games.
Man I'm bummed I really like this controller if it weren't for the quality issues.
I'm just gonna keep swapping for another since my money is already spent , maybe I'll get lucky and get a patched version.
I've also contacted HORI about this , it seems to be a common problem.
(I should also note my first controller was purchased from Wal-Mart while my second was from Amazon)
If you are have ghosting analogs what I've done in the meantime if your waiting for a replacement controller unplug your controller while not touching any analog and then wiggle the analogs aggressively , then plug the controller back in without touching the analogs, this seems to reset them to get rid of the ghosting for a little while.
Also whenever you power up the 360 with the controller DON'T EVER TOUCH THE Analogs. This SEEMS to help with ghosting issues.
(1ST UPDATED REVIEW BELOW)
Well after my glowing review I'd like to inform people I've started to have some ANALOG stick problems with the controller.
After around 30 hours of flawless use with fighting games like Bayonetta and some FPS time.
THE RIGHT ANALOG stick has "Ghosting" Issues , THE RIGHT ANALOG moves on its own in game on numerous games.
Even after restarting the console numerous times making sure the analogs aren't touched at all while powering up , it still does this.
The right analog keeps going up all by itself , when I go to shoot in for example Army Of Two 4Oth day ,COD4 MW2 etc., the right camera points all the way up without input from me.
If you know wired controllers history , this was an easy fix with XBOX original wired controllers. If you let's say held down the analogs while powering up the console the STICKS would retain that position as the normal position .
So I thought that was the problem but after numerous tries with different games I'm still having the same "phantom" right analog stick.
As soon as I use my original wireless Xbox 360 controller the problem disappears instantly.
Sadly I really enjoyed the controller I even got used to the size they remind me of the old "S" controller I actually got to the point the fluidity and functionality of the controller was better than the Xbox 360 controller, BUT low quality has reared its ugly head .
I might see if I can swap em out or just return em , its a shame because I REALLY LOVED the rapid fire on all buttons , even the right and left click analog can be rapid-fired with 3 speeds,plus the analog stick speed adjustment is great, BUT I think all of this stuff going has caused a glitch somewhere.
I found this controller to be extremely functional and fun while it worked.
I've had normal Xbox 360 controllers get the "ghost"analog after about 1.5 years of use , but the HORI died in literally a few weeks.
Buyer beware the analogs seem to have a ghosting issue.
I'd have to lower the score to 3 stars for quality issues , if it weren't for the ghosting analogs these are great controllers.
It could be the springs in the analogs are just to weak and wear out pretty quick.
It's weird now that I have the original wireless 360 in my hands you can just feel the solid quality , everything just feels right. I just wish I could put all of the rapid-fire features into an orginal 360 controller.
I wonder if I swapped out the sticks for some PS3 sticks ? And change the springs maybe that will help ?
Friday, October 3, 2014
Review of Turtle Beach Call of Duty: Black Ops II X-RAY Wireless Dolby
Customer Ratings: 
List Price: $199.99
Sale Price: $112.07
Today's Bonus: 44% Off

The XRAY is spec for spec identical to the XP400. It's an excellent headset just like the XP400. The minor changes are all cosmetic. Besides the COD branding the LED's on the receiver are orange along with the power LED on the headset. They look pretty nice actually, and are a pleasant change from the typical blue. The mic features a polished stainless steel guard on the end along with pleather ear pads and a stitched pleather headband. Small touches that surprisingly make it appear more upscale. Shiny orange plastic bands accent the ear cups instead of green. That's it. The rest of my review can be applied to either the XRAY or the XP400.
Fit: The headset is relatively lightweight for a wireless type, and is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The ear pads provide excellent noise cancellation. However, I prefer the mesh foam used on their other headsets. These tend to stick to your skin if you're a hot head. 4/5
Setup: The receiver plugs into a USB slot on your 360 along with a fiber optical cable for Dolby Digital sound. A digital out is provided to daisy chain to your receiver in case you're not using HDMI. It also has an analog (mini plug) line-in if you want to listen to music wirelessly through the headset. The headset is charged (about 2 hrs) via an extra long USB cable, and can be used while the unit is on for uninterrupted gaming. The headset is pre-paired with the receiver from the factory, so once your connections are made all you have to do is power on your 360 and the headset and its ready to go. Pretty painless. 4/5
Sound: This is where it matters most, and the XRAY does not disappoint. The Dolby Digital processing is excellent with great positioning and wide separation. For a headset with only one large driver per ear it sounds pretty darn good. I can hear everything the sound designers intended you to hear in a virtual 3D space. Some Dolby Digital games I've tested these with are BF3, Dead Space 3, and COD Black Ops II of course. All sound incredible.
The headset features 4 EQ presets that sound strangely similar to one another. Flat, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Bass and Treble Boost. I prefer setting 4. A common question is "Can these things bump?". I'll say the bass response is great. Grenades in BF3 or COD will rattle your ear drums thanks in part to the large 50mm drivers.
A big issue in the past with 2.4Ghz wireless headphones was interference. This led to annoying pops, clicks, and outright disconnection. This has finally been resolved with the dual 2.4/5Ghz receiver. After hours of gaming I've heard no interference, and I'm in a household dense with wifi use.
There are several surround angle presets that can selected depending on the 3D environment you prefer. Generally this is only found on the expensive flagship models that are programmable, so its nice to have some control on the positioning. Overall sound, 5/5
Additional Features:
Turtle Beach claims 15 hrs of play time with these, and I can attest that their claim is accurate. I rarely find myself charging these. Lithium Polymer FTW!
The Blast Limiter feature I see as kind of a gimmick. It has multiple settings for its intensity, but I can't hear much of a difference. Maybe its just me, but it hasn't saved my ears from loud explosions.
The mic monitor allows you to hear yourself and is adjustable. It works. There's also an independent chat volume, so you can balance it accordingly with game audio.
The built-in Bluetooth is dual pairing, and works like the old ear pieces you hardly see anymore. This was primarily designed to be used with the XBA bluetooth adapter to allow wireless chat from the 360 controller. Unfortunately, its not included in this edition. Ya, really. You'll have to spend another $30 for the adapter. Although I have used it with the XP400, and it works great. A true all wireless solution.
Overall, this is an excellent wireless surround headset, and if you can score a deal because of the COD branding I highly recommend it. Otherwise, go with the XP400, which is roughly the same price and includes the bluetooth adapter.
sound quality is great.
no annoying clicks or interference
rechargeable battery lasts a very long time
only rated 4 stars because they are slightly uncomfortable
The wireless works fine and it can be used in many ways.
It has a 3.5mm input for anything you want and then a opt. input.
You can however use the headset in Bluetooth mode only and listen in that way, although the sound is not great.
I am using these for my ps3 xbox 360 and Bluetooth on my laptop to not bother the wife when in bed.
Also the part that goes over your head is great because it is a little forward on your head.
That makes lying in bed with these on perfect.
Good product over all 5 stars
List Price: $199.99
Sale Price: $112.07
Today's Bonus: 44% Off
The XRAY is spec for spec identical to the XP400. It's an excellent headset just like the XP400. The minor changes are all cosmetic. Besides the COD branding the LED's on the receiver are orange along with the power LED on the headset. They look pretty nice actually, and are a pleasant change from the typical blue. The mic features a polished stainless steel guard on the end along with pleather ear pads and a stitched pleather headband. Small touches that surprisingly make it appear more upscale. Shiny orange plastic bands accent the ear cups instead of green. That's it. The rest of my review can be applied to either the XRAY or the XP400.
Fit: The headset is relatively lightweight for a wireless type, and is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The ear pads provide excellent noise cancellation. However, I prefer the mesh foam used on their other headsets. These tend to stick to your skin if you're a hot head. 4/5
Setup: The receiver plugs into a USB slot on your 360 along with a fiber optical cable for Dolby Digital sound. A digital out is provided to daisy chain to your receiver in case you're not using HDMI. It also has an analog (mini plug) line-in if you want to listen to music wirelessly through the headset. The headset is charged (about 2 hrs) via an extra long USB cable, and can be used while the unit is on for uninterrupted gaming. The headset is pre-paired with the receiver from the factory, so once your connections are made all you have to do is power on your 360 and the headset and its ready to go. Pretty painless. 4/5
Sound: This is where it matters most, and the XRAY does not disappoint. The Dolby Digital processing is excellent with great positioning and wide separation. For a headset with only one large driver per ear it sounds pretty darn good. I can hear everything the sound designers intended you to hear in a virtual 3D space. Some Dolby Digital games I've tested these with are BF3, Dead Space 3, and COD Black Ops II of course. All sound incredible.
The headset features 4 EQ presets that sound strangely similar to one another. Flat, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Bass and Treble Boost. I prefer setting 4. A common question is "Can these things bump?". I'll say the bass response is great. Grenades in BF3 or COD will rattle your ear drums thanks in part to the large 50mm drivers.
A big issue in the past with 2.4Ghz wireless headphones was interference. This led to annoying pops, clicks, and outright disconnection. This has finally been resolved with the dual 2.4/5Ghz receiver. After hours of gaming I've heard no interference, and I'm in a household dense with wifi use.
There are several surround angle presets that can selected depending on the 3D environment you prefer. Generally this is only found on the expensive flagship models that are programmable, so its nice to have some control on the positioning. Overall sound, 5/5
Additional Features:
Turtle Beach claims 15 hrs of play time with these, and I can attest that their claim is accurate. I rarely find myself charging these. Lithium Polymer FTW!
The Blast Limiter feature I see as kind of a gimmick. It has multiple settings for its intensity, but I can't hear much of a difference. Maybe its just me, but it hasn't saved my ears from loud explosions.
The mic monitor allows you to hear yourself and is adjustable. It works. There's also an independent chat volume, so you can balance it accordingly with game audio.
The built-in Bluetooth is dual pairing, and works like the old ear pieces you hardly see anymore. This was primarily designed to be used with the XBA bluetooth adapter to allow wireless chat from the 360 controller. Unfortunately, its not included in this edition. Ya, really. You'll have to spend another $30 for the adapter. Although I have used it with the XP400, and it works great. A true all wireless solution.
Overall, this is an excellent wireless surround headset, and if you can score a deal because of the COD branding I highly recommend it. Otherwise, go with the XP400, which is roughly the same price and includes the bluetooth adapter.
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i was aprehensive at first to get these after my first turtle beach headset failed (xp400). But have to say that i am very happy with thesesound quality is great.
no annoying clicks or interference
rechargeable battery lasts a very long time
only rated 4 stars because they are slightly uncomfortable
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This headset is great. Great sound, built well, good mic, easy install. I got these when my tritons broke. And I am so much happier. For one no cords stretching from my tv, and two the mic on the tritons sucked, I always play with friends and when they miss things I say it drives me insane. No problems with the TB, they hear everything I say. The sound quality is great but so were the tritons so I can't say they are better in that area, I feel like they are but it all comes down to personal preference. The only thing about these TB is the headband, it is huge, I have a lg head, L, XL hat size and I have the headband on the smallest setting and they just fit my fat head, if I wear a hat to play they are perfect, if I don't then they become uncomfortable after about an hr of playing. But otherwise I have found nothing wrong with them. I play with the, every night for about 5-6 hrs for about 4 months now. I hope this was helpful to you guys.Honest reviews on Turtle Beach Call of Duty: Black Ops II X-RAY Wireless Dolby
The headset was ok to set up, but the microphone is already not working. Contacted customer support Saturday, and still no response on Monday evening. My son is not happy with this purchase, and he used his own money to buy these.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Turtle Beach Call of Duty: Black Ops II X-RAY Wireless Dolby
This headset is very good for the money.The wireless works fine and it can be used in many ways.
It has a 3.5mm input for anything you want and then a opt. input.
You can however use the headset in Bluetooth mode only and listen in that way, although the sound is not great.
I am using these for my ps3 xbox 360 and Bluetooth on my laptop to not bother the wife when in bed.
Also the part that goes over your head is great because it is a little forward on your head.
That makes lying in bed with these on perfect.
Good product over all 5 stars
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Skylanders Giants Single Character Pack Core Series 2 Drobot Reviews
It is an awesome skylander to play with because he is very fast and very very strong with his laser eyes
I like the opportunity to order the missing figurines in the us.
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Drobot is really easy to use character, he is also very hard to find and amazon saves you the trouble of hunting him down its a great buy if you are able to get it from amazonBest Deals for Skylanders Giants Single Character Pack Core Series 2 Drobot
If your child is a Spyro's Skylanders lover / fan. Then they will love this character. Has awesome powers to battle the bad guys in the video game.Honest reviews on Skylanders Giants Single Character Pack Core Series 2 Drobot
My son loved it and it was one of the last skylanders giants that he needed for the whole collectionFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Skylanders Giants Single Character Pack Core Series 2 Drobot
With this skylander, my collection is nearly complete.I like the opportunity to order the missing figurines in the us.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Discount Nyko Raven Wireless Controller for PS3 (Xbox 360 Orientation)
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List Price: $34.99
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I loved that it was laid out like an Xbox 360 controller as I prefer that controller to the PS3 controller. Unfortunately, this is not a well-made controller. The analog sticks are inaccurate, making it hard to aim precisely in FPS games. The buttons aren't very sensitive either and take very firm presses to register.
The Bad: L1 and R1 buttons are too close together, A-B switch feels useless, no bluetooth functionality
I saw this little guy on a shelf at Fry's one day and it looked very sleek and ergonomic. I was surprised at seeing something so well made from a third party peripheral company like Nyko that is notorious for making crappy products. I love collecting controllers, so I kept this guy on my radar. I finally got it as a Christmas gift and I am very pleased, and has become my favorite PS3 controller thus far. When you put the thing in your hands your fingers just mold to the controller. It is more square shape than rectangle like the OEM controller. The texture of the controller feels great and is a very silky smooth rubber. The triggers are designed more like the Xbox 360 controller's and are much better than the OEM controller which I found my fingers slipping on a lot. The controller is slightly heavier than the OEM one, but it just feels so much nicer. The analog stick orientation is set up like the Xbox 360 so your thumbs don't bump into each other during frantic movement. The sticks are much smaller and the tops have a pretty deep dip so your thumbs stay nice and snug. I love how tight the sticks are, not too tight, but not as loose as the OEM controller. They click very nicely and the D-pad is small and gives great response when using it.
The overall look of the controller is great. It is all black and sleek with the PS Home button being a large square in the middle with a picture of a raven. The face buttons are clear with nice designs set inside. However, there is one useless feature that this controller has, that I have no idea why anyone would use. On the back there is an A-B switch that will swap the functionality of the shoulder buttons. No idea why this would be used, but it's there if anyone needs to use it I guess. The controller has a nice USB dongle (no bluetooth unfortunately) and comes with a USB charging cable which is rather short. There is a square LED right below the home button that will stay solid when charging, flash fast when charged, and slowly flash when low. This is a great hassle free way of telling what status your battery is in. The controller lasts quite a long time with a whopping 25 hours of battery life per charge. The larger battery may be why the controller is slightly heavier.
My only real issue is that the L1 and R1 buttons are a little too close together because of the controller's square shape. It takes a while to get used to this and you have to force your fingers in the right position, but after about 4-5 hours of playing it starts to feel natural. Other than that this is a very nice well made controller that doesn't feel like cheap plastic. For the low price I was surprised at how well made this was especially being wireless, having rumble, and SixAxis control built in. This is probably one of the best wireless controllers I have ever used and will be one I recommend to everyone.
The one major problem I have with the controller is that when I have played Madden 13, sometimes the controller will not execute some commands such as attempting an audible before the snap on offense.
Each time I use the controller I get more and more used to how the feel differs from the Sony brand PS3 controller.
One minor thing that I dislike about the controller is that while it can power off the PS3, it cannot turn the PS3 on like the Sony controller can. I suppose this would be a non issue for most people whom probably have the Sony Bluray remote anyways, though I am not going to spend $25.00 for a remote right now. I just use the Sony Controller with which I can power my PS3 on and then switch to my Nyko Raven and then turn off the Sony Controller.
It is nice that a Dongle to insert into the console is included with this controller! I did try another so called Bluetooth controller....did not work! With the dongle, you just insert it into the console and you are good to go! (After you charge the controller that is, as it does not come with a charge you have to charge then controller before you can use it.)
I was thrilled I was able to order this controller here on Amazon! I could not find this controller new in stock at any of my local retailers.
Of course whether or not you prefer the Xbox or PS3, the Xbox controllers are superior by far when compared to the Playstation brand controllers. I would like to possibly purchase another Nyko Raven PS3 controller in the future if they can make a few changes such as:
More Color Options
Better Response
More comfortable feel
Longer Battery life
Overall for the price, this is a great value! MUCH better than what I have seen as the $54.99 typical retail price for the Sony brand controller.
I was drawn to the raven because it's styled like the Xbox 360 controller with the analog sticks asymmetrical and actual triggers.
The triggers are great, better than the Xbox because they angle outward slightly to match your fingers, and the ability to switch the R1 and L1 with R2 and L2 is fantastic because most games don't have the ability to remap those controls. However, the actual R1/L1 buttons are HORRIBLE! Very squishy and often don't register when you press them (my guess is because they are pressure sensitive for when you swap with the triggers, but I have not tested this functionality) I usually need to press them on the side closer to the middle of the controller, which is counterproductive to the outward angled triggers. This is really bad for games like uncharted (reload) and call of duty (grenades).
The analog sticks are also an issue. I had read reviews where people mention that the sticks have a large dead zone, but I found that the problem has more to do with the sensitivity. When you move the stick just a little bit it moves extremely slow (less than on other controllers), then about a third of the way to the edge it jumps to nearly maximum movement speed. My aim ends up jumping from side to side of the target because I can't fine tune my aim. For people who like the sensitivity extremely high this might be a plus, but for me it's very difficult to use.
The raven is also a bit smaller than an Xbox controller, about a 1/2 inch off the sides. The Xbox is also bumped out where you place your palms while the raven is mostly flat with mildly sharp bottom grips. After playing for about an hour my hands started to cramp and hurt in the palm and pinky/ring fingers. I also found myself having to grip a bit harder to hold the controller as well because of its size. In trying to it to make it look like a raven, they sacrificed a lot of functionality.
The Sixasis functionality works well, I tested it in killzone 2 and little big planet.
Another thing that was noted by other reviewers as well is that you cannot turn on the PS3 with the controller. I also have to press the ps button twice when starting up, once to turn on the controller, and a second time to connect it to the PS3.
I was hoping that this controller would be similar to the Xbox, or at least be more comfortable and functional than the DS3, but it's just a poorly executed product.
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I loved that it was laid out like an Xbox 360 controller as I prefer that controller to the PS3 controller. Unfortunately, this is not a well-made controller. The analog sticks are inaccurate, making it hard to aim precisely in FPS games. The buttons aren't very sensitive either and take very firm presses to register.
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This controller is a replica of the Xbox 360 controller, for PS3 use. I bought it as an alternative to the PS3 controller and it worked great as long as it worked! Its been 10 months and the battery charge last no longer than 4 hours while using it and if you charge it and store it, its dead after one week of no use. So this controller wil work great while it lasts, but been forewarned that it doesn't last very long. I purchase my the controler in March 2012 and its almost non useable as of January 2013, due to the crappy battery.Best Deals for Nyko Raven Wireless Controller for PS3 (Xbox 360 Orientation)
The Good: Great ergonomics, all OEM controller features are present, sleek design, long battery life, hassle free battery status indicatorThe Bad: L1 and R1 buttons are too close together, A-B switch feels useless, no bluetooth functionality
I saw this little guy on a shelf at Fry's one day and it looked very sleek and ergonomic. I was surprised at seeing something so well made from a third party peripheral company like Nyko that is notorious for making crappy products. I love collecting controllers, so I kept this guy on my radar. I finally got it as a Christmas gift and I am very pleased, and has become my favorite PS3 controller thus far. When you put the thing in your hands your fingers just mold to the controller. It is more square shape than rectangle like the OEM controller. The texture of the controller feels great and is a very silky smooth rubber. The triggers are designed more like the Xbox 360 controller's and are much better than the OEM controller which I found my fingers slipping on a lot. The controller is slightly heavier than the OEM one, but it just feels so much nicer. The analog stick orientation is set up like the Xbox 360 so your thumbs don't bump into each other during frantic movement. The sticks are much smaller and the tops have a pretty deep dip so your thumbs stay nice and snug. I love how tight the sticks are, not too tight, but not as loose as the OEM controller. They click very nicely and the D-pad is small and gives great response when using it.
The overall look of the controller is great. It is all black and sleek with the PS Home button being a large square in the middle with a picture of a raven. The face buttons are clear with nice designs set inside. However, there is one useless feature that this controller has, that I have no idea why anyone would use. On the back there is an A-B switch that will swap the functionality of the shoulder buttons. No idea why this would be used, but it's there if anyone needs to use it I guess. The controller has a nice USB dongle (no bluetooth unfortunately) and comes with a USB charging cable which is rather short. There is a square LED right below the home button that will stay solid when charging, flash fast when charged, and slowly flash when low. This is a great hassle free way of telling what status your battery is in. The controller lasts quite a long time with a whopping 25 hours of battery life per charge. The larger battery may be why the controller is slightly heavier.
My only real issue is that the L1 and R1 buttons are a little too close together because of the controller's square shape. It takes a while to get used to this and you have to force your fingers in the right position, but after about 4-5 hours of playing it starts to feel natural. Other than that this is a very nice well made controller that doesn't feel like cheap plastic. For the low price I was surprised at how well made this was especially being wireless, having rumble, and SixAxis control built in. This is probably one of the best wireless controllers I have ever used and will be one I recommend to everyone.
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Overall I love this controller! It's so cool to have one like this which has a slight feeling of being a PS3 controller, with more of an Xbox 360 controller slant to it. The controller is really cool looking, and feels great on its surface though it does feel a little bit uncomfortable in my hands.The one major problem I have with the controller is that when I have played Madden 13, sometimes the controller will not execute some commands such as attempting an audible before the snap on offense.
Each time I use the controller I get more and more used to how the feel differs from the Sony brand PS3 controller.
One minor thing that I dislike about the controller is that while it can power off the PS3, it cannot turn the PS3 on like the Sony controller can. I suppose this would be a non issue for most people whom probably have the Sony Bluray remote anyways, though I am not going to spend $25.00 for a remote right now. I just use the Sony Controller with which I can power my PS3 on and then switch to my Nyko Raven and then turn off the Sony Controller.
It is nice that a Dongle to insert into the console is included with this controller! I did try another so called Bluetooth controller....did not work! With the dongle, you just insert it into the console and you are good to go! (After you charge the controller that is, as it does not come with a charge you have to charge then controller before you can use it.)
I was thrilled I was able to order this controller here on Amazon! I could not find this controller new in stock at any of my local retailers.
Of course whether or not you prefer the Xbox or PS3, the Xbox controllers are superior by far when compared to the Playstation brand controllers. I would like to possibly purchase another Nyko Raven PS3 controller in the future if they can make a few changes such as:
More Color Options
Better Response
More comfortable feel
Longer Battery life
Overall for the price, this is a great value! MUCH better than what I have seen as the $54.99 typical retail price for the Sony brand controller.
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This controller has a lot of promise, but ultimately falls short.I was drawn to the raven because it's styled like the Xbox 360 controller with the analog sticks asymmetrical and actual triggers.
The triggers are great, better than the Xbox because they angle outward slightly to match your fingers, and the ability to switch the R1 and L1 with R2 and L2 is fantastic because most games don't have the ability to remap those controls. However, the actual R1/L1 buttons are HORRIBLE! Very squishy and often don't register when you press them (my guess is because they are pressure sensitive for when you swap with the triggers, but I have not tested this functionality) I usually need to press them on the side closer to the middle of the controller, which is counterproductive to the outward angled triggers. This is really bad for games like uncharted (reload) and call of duty (grenades).
The analog sticks are also an issue. I had read reviews where people mention that the sticks have a large dead zone, but I found that the problem has more to do with the sensitivity. When you move the stick just a little bit it moves extremely slow (less than on other controllers), then about a third of the way to the edge it jumps to nearly maximum movement speed. My aim ends up jumping from side to side of the target because I can't fine tune my aim. For people who like the sensitivity extremely high this might be a plus, but for me it's very difficult to use.
The raven is also a bit smaller than an Xbox controller, about a 1/2 inch off the sides. The Xbox is also bumped out where you place your palms while the raven is mostly flat with mildly sharp bottom grips. After playing for about an hour my hands started to cramp and hurt in the palm and pinky/ring fingers. I also found myself having to grip a bit harder to hold the controller as well because of its size. In trying to it to make it look like a raven, they sacrificed a lot of functionality.
The Sixasis functionality works well, I tested it in killzone 2 and little big planet.
Another thing that was noted by other reviewers as well is that you cannot turn on the PS3 with the controller. I also have to press the ps button twice when starting up, once to turn on the controller, and a second time to connect it to the PS3.
I was hoping that this controller would be similar to the Xbox, or at least be more comfortable and functional than the DS3, but it's just a poorly executed product.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Discount Grand Theft Auto IV & Episodes from Liberty City: The Complete
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List Price: $29.99
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Long time fans of Grand Theft Auto know that each of the games in the post-PS1 era is thematically linked to a particular genre of movie. GTA III is heavily indebted to Mafia movies such as Goodfellas and The Godfather, as well as to the cable television series The Sopranos. Vice City is clearly influenced by Miami Vice and Scarface, while San Andreas draws a great deal of inspiration from Colors and Boyz N the Hood.
GTA IV-The Complete Edition carries on this tradition by transforming Grand Theft Auto IV into an homage to Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon. As in Kurosawa's film, a set of events is seen from multiple points of view, leaving the player to decide which perspective he or she believes is the most credible. Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz, and Luis Lopez, the main characters, each bring a different experience and interpretation to GTA IV's story line. Niko is an immigrant, forced to assimilate and adapt rapidly to a world completely new to him. Johnny is caught in a classic master versus apprentice situation. Luis, who is the only character with any kind of insider status, must choose between building his future and honoring his past.
These are all familiar character situations in videogames, of course, but Rockstar creates deeper and richer stories and characters than most other game developers. The majority of games stick to the bare rudiments of character motivation and development. Rockstar has given us THREE strong stories in the GTA IV series, each with a complex and compelling main character. It was ambitious of Rockstar to release Niko's view of the story first, in isolation, without any indication of what was to come later. Many of the events in the Niko version of the story, in fact, aren't fully explained until the Luis and Johnny episodes. Compare that to the usual rote or clichéd story arcs found in too many games, even multi-episode games. There are a few studios that consistently produce well-written games in addition to Rockstar--Bungie, Valve, and Kojima Productions are three standouts--but the vast majority treat story and plot as afterthoughts.
Story and influences aside, the bigger question is whether or not GTA IV and the two Episodes are fun to play. The answer is YES, even though it is clear that Rockstar devoted a lot more development time to Luis' episode than it did to Johnny's episode. TLAD feels somewhat stripped down and is similar to GTA III in many ways. You'll spend most of your time following the main story, driving or riding to combat missions. If you fully explored Liberty City in Niko's episode, there isn't a whole lot to discover or do that you haven't already experienced. On the other hand, TBOGT contains a much broader variety of missions, side activities, and minigames. Most players will spend more time with TBOGT than with TLAD--but now that they're both part of this value priced set, it's no big deal. The important thing is to play the series in the order in which it was released (GTA IV then TLAD then TBOGT). If you don't, you'll miss out on properly experiencing how the full story unfolds.
Well worth picking up.
For those of you unaware of GTAIV, pretty much what you're getting is a the most realistic game on the market from in-game television (which holds the amazing "Republican Space Rangers"), stand up acts from actual comedians, taking out a girl on a date,hanging out with friends, and the most active setting of Liberty City to date. Niko Belic is probably the most likable character since Travis Touchdown with his blunt sarcasm making every situation in that much more enjoyable. However there are still no checkpoints thus making some missions far more frustrating then required.The Lost and Damned show a much more "metal" and "biker" influenced view on Liberty City while improving the motorcycle physics in the game has the most confusing protagonist I've seen in a long while, and Gay Tony manages to make things a bit more over the top and ridiculous (more in the fashion of San Andreas) while living up to the standard that IV set for me (and keeping the improved mechanics of Lost) in addition both Lost and Gay Tony have a checkpoint feature though Gay Tony happens to make the best use of it.
Overall if you haven't picked up GTAIV you have no more excuses this is easily the best deal available with both Lost and Damned, and The Balled of Gay Tony still available on the game marketplace for $20 each. You're pretty much getting 3 games for the price of 1.
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Long time fans of Grand Theft Auto know that each of the games in the post-PS1 era is thematically linked to a particular genre of movie. GTA III is heavily indebted to Mafia movies such as Goodfellas and The Godfather, as well as to the cable television series The Sopranos. Vice City is clearly influenced by Miami Vice and Scarface, while San Andreas draws a great deal of inspiration from Colors and Boyz N the Hood.
GTA IV-The Complete Edition carries on this tradition by transforming Grand Theft Auto IV into an homage to Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon. As in Kurosawa's film, a set of events is seen from multiple points of view, leaving the player to decide which perspective he or she believes is the most credible. Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz, and Luis Lopez, the main characters, each bring a different experience and interpretation to GTA IV's story line. Niko is an immigrant, forced to assimilate and adapt rapidly to a world completely new to him. Johnny is caught in a classic master versus apprentice situation. Luis, who is the only character with any kind of insider status, must choose between building his future and honoring his past.
These are all familiar character situations in videogames, of course, but Rockstar creates deeper and richer stories and characters than most other game developers. The majority of games stick to the bare rudiments of character motivation and development. Rockstar has given us THREE strong stories in the GTA IV series, each with a complex and compelling main character. It was ambitious of Rockstar to release Niko's view of the story first, in isolation, without any indication of what was to come later. Many of the events in the Niko version of the story, in fact, aren't fully explained until the Luis and Johnny episodes. Compare that to the usual rote or clichéd story arcs found in too many games, even multi-episode games. There are a few studios that consistently produce well-written games in addition to Rockstar--Bungie, Valve, and Kojima Productions are three standouts--but the vast majority treat story and plot as afterthoughts.
Story and influences aside, the bigger question is whether or not GTA IV and the two Episodes are fun to play. The answer is YES, even though it is clear that Rockstar devoted a lot more development time to Luis' episode than it did to Johnny's episode. TLAD feels somewhat stripped down and is similar to GTA III in many ways. You'll spend most of your time following the main story, driving or riding to combat missions. If you fully explored Liberty City in Niko's episode, there isn't a whole lot to discover or do that you haven't already experienced. On the other hand, TBOGT contains a much broader variety of missions, side activities, and minigames. Most players will spend more time with TBOGT than with TLAD--but now that they're both part of this value priced set, it's no big deal. The important thing is to play the series in the order in which it was released (GTA IV then TLAD then TBOGT). If you don't, you'll miss out on properly experiencing how the full story unfolds.
Well worth picking up.
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This game is amazing. If you didn't get GTA IV yet, you need to get it. I recommend this version instead of the original standard version so you can, of course, get the 2 episodes that were only available as downloadable content before. It's best to buy the whole package instead of buying the original and then downloading the 2 episodes through Live Marketplace. The few extras are also something that make it worth picking up this spectacular game.Best Deals for Grand Theft Auto IV & Episodes from Liberty City: The Complete
Let's face it, Grand Theft Auto IV has been on the market for almost 2 years now along with both of it's episodic content. Altogether you're getting about $60 worth of content for $30, but it's really a matter of "do you have it already?". What you get basically is a copy of Grand Theft Auto IV with everything on it that was on it before, nothing new to add. And a copy of Episodes of Liberty City which allows you to play Lost or Gay Tony without the original copy of the disc. If you haven't been able to check out Grand Theft Auto IV over the last several year (like me) then this is the overall best deal.For those of you unaware of GTAIV, pretty much what you're getting is a the most realistic game on the market from in-game television (which holds the amazing "Republican Space Rangers"), stand up acts from actual comedians, taking out a girl on a date,hanging out with friends, and the most active setting of Liberty City to date. Niko Belic is probably the most likable character since Travis Touchdown with his blunt sarcasm making every situation in that much more enjoyable. However there are still no checkpoints thus making some missions far more frustrating then required.The Lost and Damned show a much more "metal" and "biker" influenced view on Liberty City while improving the motorcycle physics in the game has the most confusing protagonist I've seen in a long while, and Gay Tony manages to make things a bit more over the top and ridiculous (more in the fashion of San Andreas) while living up to the standard that IV set for me (and keeping the improved mechanics of Lost) in addition both Lost and Gay Tony have a checkpoint feature though Gay Tony happens to make the best use of it.
Overall if you haven't picked up GTAIV you have no more excuses this is easily the best deal available with both Lost and Damned, and The Balled of Gay Tony still available on the game marketplace for $20 each. You're pretty much getting 3 games for the price of 1.
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I bought this game for somebody else, but watched them play it. It comes with 2 discs, but offers 3 different games that eventually tie together during the story line. Play as 3 different characters, Niko Bellic (a slavic immigrant with a military past), Luis Lopez (Gay Tony's henchman and former Marine) or Johnny (the leader of a biker gang). It offers hours of game play and chaos.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Grand Theft Auto IV & Episodes from Liberty City: The Complete
What else can a GTA fan ask for? Other than GTA5 of course... All three of Rockstar's latest GTA releases in one nice, clean package. Amazon has it for $29.99 at the moment. Jump on it because it's not cheaper ANYWHERE.Saturday, August 16, 2014
Buy Max Payne 3
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I bought this, and it took me, an old man, a long time to complete it.
It has a definite story, a beginning, middle, and end.
The ending is like a good book you are finishing, and Max once again rides off into the sunset successfully
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I bought this, and it took me, an old man, a long time to complete it.
It has a definite story, a beginning, middle, and end.
The ending is like a good book you are finishing, and Max once again rides off into the sunset successfully
Monday, August 11, 2014
Cheap Hitman HD Trilogy
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When reading most reviews about Hitman HD trilogy the general view is that it doesn't look that good, & tbh I just don't know why, Hitman 2 is 10 years & I think it looks pretty darn good for being that old & hell I actually enjoyed playing a few of the missions, I mean sure the controls are extremely odd but that's just old school gaming for ya, people need to realize that HD doesn't mean upgraded graphics/game engine, it's the same old game it was when it came out back when just a clearer picture, I bought it for $25 so it was definitely worth the price. Ps...if you're a fan of absolution this isn't for you, it's at a way slower place & there are no hints, you basically have to just figure it out on your own, & gunplay is very limited, but still an awesome game
Hitman Silent Assassins: 8/10
Hitman Contracts: 9/10
Hitman Blood Money: 10/10
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When reading most reviews about Hitman HD trilogy the general view is that it doesn't look that good, & tbh I just don't know why, Hitman 2 is 10 years & I think it looks pretty darn good for being that old & hell I actually enjoyed playing a few of the missions, I mean sure the controls are extremely odd but that's just old school gaming for ya, people need to realize that HD doesn't mean upgraded graphics/game engine, it's the same old game it was when it came out back when just a clearer picture, I bought it for $25 so it was definitely worth the price. Ps...if you're a fan of absolution this isn't for you, it's at a way slower place & there are no hints, you basically have to just figure it out on your own, & gunplay is very limited, but still an awesome game
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Considering your getting three games for the Xbox 360 I would go ahead and do it... I did and found it to be worth the $.Best Deals for Hitman HD Trilogy
I'll keep it short and sweet. If you love the series as a whole and just want to go back and reminisce on old times, then this is just what you need. Now you can have it on your PS3 or 360 without having to go through the trouble of hooking up your old ancient systems just to play. Even if your new to the games, this can suit you just well! Can't beat the price!Honest reviews on Hitman HD Trilogy
If you are someone who has never played any of the Hitman games before, then this is your last chance! I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a challenge and for those who just love stealth games. The gameplay, graphics and the story line of each game is unique and interesting. Out of the three, Hitman Blood Money is easily my favorite because it offers a lot of creative ways to finish off a mission and the graphics are simply amazing. Seriously, this is your last chance to play these amazing three games!Hitman Silent Assassins: 8/10
Hitman Contracts: 9/10
Hitman Blood Money: 10/10
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Box was broken during shipment, did not damage any disks. Great game being able to replay old missions from years ago.
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