Wii Racing Wheel GT4 Review

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(More customer reviews)In order to have four racing wheels, I bought this wheel, a two pack of a different brand, along with my purchase of Mario Kart. The two-pack look identical to the Wii wheel, just without the logo, and I like them a little better. However, my oldest son claimed this one because it was blue, and absolutely loves it. Four stars just because I like the 'B' button on the Wii wheel better.

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Experience Racing like never before. Enjoy all of your Wii racing games with comfort and improved control. This light weight, easy to use wheel features a custom design, textured grip and requires no batteries

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Racing GBA 4 Pack: GT Advance Championship Racing, GT Advance 2 Rally Racing, GT Advance 3 Pro Concept Racing, and Moto GP Review

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(More customer reviews)I researched this game a lot before i bought it, and i found that all of the gt games are some of the best racing games for the gba. This will be very evident when you play them. The car selection is very large, and each game is different. One is rally racing, and the other two are track racing. Motogp is pretty good but very different from the other games, it also has very lengthy races lasting about 5 to 10 min at times. There are also upgrades on the gt games for your cars. The game is pretty addictive, and a great deal for your money. I have played gt3 the most, and its pretty similar to a xbox style racing game. There are no overhead views or never ending tracks like some chepaer racing games have. The graphics are also very good. Overall very worth my money.

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Dragonball Z Shin Budokai Review

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(More customer reviews)Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai is a port of the incredibly popular Dragon Ball Z: Budokai line.Shin means new or better, so get ready for a new clean game.

Story
5/10

The story of Shin Budokai roughly follows Dragon Ball Z Movie 12: Fusion Reborn.A few plotholes here in there, kind of an unoriginal story A.K.A., Son Goku finds a new enemy, enemy gets followers, Son Goku and friends eventually kill the enemy.The Shin Budokai story is FULL of grammatical errors.It's kind on annoying, but it's also common in most portable Dragon Ball Z games.

Graphics
9/10
AMAZING graphics.The menus aren't too special, words, nice looking letters, colorful, yea.The battlefield is pretty darn amazing though.The stages are the same as the ones from Dragon Ball Z 3, with the exception of Hell of course.The 3D backgrounds are nicely done.The characters are nicely done, not just clothing, but like all of the little details from the anime are right there.The only flaw is a slight freeze in between frames and the lack of changing facial expressions (e.g. Broly is always grinning).

Gameplay
7/10
so if Shin means new, does the mean it is a new battle system?Pretty much.This battle system is supposed to be an amped version of the DBZ3 battle system.The gameplay flows perfectly.It is very fast paced.The brand new Aura Burst lets your character fly around freely and quickly.It is like taking the good parts of Dragon Ball Z 3 and Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! and throwing them into one battle system.Combos are still available, and can go on just as long as the PS2 combos.It sounds like I'm pretty happy with the gameplay, so why did I give it a 7?Well, after Dragon Road is complete, there is absolutly nothing to do.Afterwards, you only have your Survival, Free Battle, and Time Attack Modes.And the Profile Cards are REALLY boring.It's like customizing a school ID with Dragon Ball stickers.Also, the lack of multiple In-Game Transformations makes combos a lot harded to think up.And every character is pre-equipped with techniques, unlike in Dragon Ball Z 1, 2 , and 3 where you get to choose what techniques your character gets.Making every character the same.

Sound
6/10
I hate the new theme song.Also, the music is the same recycled music that we've been hearing sicne 2001.While many of the good tracks are still in Shin Budokai, I want some new music.I mean, Atari and Bandai have legends of American and Japanese music.They can totally do better than what they've been using for the past 5 years.What I love about the sound, Japanese voice actors.Plain and simple.The English voice actors are great too, but the original is just where it's at.

Overall
7.5/10
Dragon Ball Z: shin Budokai puts tons of new mechanics on the table, but doesn't give you too much new stuff that's good.The game gets REALLY boring after you beat Dragon Road and you may feel like you wasted your money after about a week.The game still delivers what a Dragon ball Z fan wants though, fast paced action.The game could do with better mini-games other than Dragon Pace and Profile Cards.Also, I feel kind of annoyed that Atari would advertise Wireless online Play when you can only play using Ad Hoc WiFi.

Rent or Buy?
A rent for sure, if you like games that last 3-5 hours after spending $40, then go ahead, buy it.

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Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai is the first DBZ game to have wireless multiplayer action! The fast and furious combat rockets into a new dimension, with all the ounter-attacks, super high-speed bouts, flight and Ki (energy) management you've come to expect. Challenge some of the most evil characters in single-player mode, or select multiplayer and play as the bad guys themselves. The choice is yours -- either way, you'll fight hard to reach your goal: Becoming the most feared and powerful warrior in the universe!

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Gran Turismo 3 A-spec Review

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(More customer reviews)i love this game but, with that said, i want to get the bad stuff out of the way...
LESS CARS-many less...a lot of my favorites have gone the way of the dodo.126 cars to start with, with a few more added later, is a lot, but when compared to four to five times that in gt2, it pales in comparison...
DUMB A.I.-sure the computer cars are a little more "intelligent" than before, but when a random car that had never been touched slams its brakes, effectively taking it out of the race, just to stop the player, then their is work to be done... besides this, all cars still follow a racing line, albeit not as religiously as before.a.i. could be better...
NO DAMAGE-understandably, the manufacturers will not allow the gt producers to portray their perfect cars as anything less than that(i.e. no scratches or dents in these work machines), but slamming a wall at 200km/h plus,(i have japanese version) will have repurcussions.i will gripe and gripe until this is corrected!
NO WORKING HEADLIGHTS-i will give my right eye for a left one that can see the road!why turn on theheadlights at all?the street lights obviously do an adequate job!the headlights look pretty, but do nothing!yes this is a minor gripe, but simple physics is not too much to ask for!argh...
ok...with that out of the way, time for the good...
GRAPHICS-obviously being the first thing one will notice, the graphics are phenomonal!sure, the audience remains a cardboard cut-out and the rear- view mirror does not present all the fixins(very generic), but with these being the only flaws, this game is truly a sight to behold.the lighting is extremely impressive(i was actually blinded by the sun) and the textures are right on.i have read of texture lighting problems, but have yet to experience any.all the touches are in the right places.and the replays...beautiful!
MUSIC-again, sony got different bands for the soundtrack...like lenny kravitz, feeder, grand theft audio, overseer...it really keeps you motivated.although i do like the music in gt2 a bit better(one of the best video game soundtracks ever), this music was still right on!
MORE RACES-even more races including the gt2 rally races and some f-1 racing this time, the race options are amazing!
IMPROVED PHYSICS-not a very noticeable change, as gt2 had great physics, but a significant one at that. rear and mid engine cars do not flair as wildly out of control as in the past, and the new wet ground physics are great.the pinball action off the side rails remains, however...
running out of space, i realize there is a lot to say about this game, and it is an extremely enjoyable experience.granted, the time to make each car model limited the selection this time around, but there are still more cars than any other ps2 racer.try it out and see...especially if you have never played a gran turismo game...you are sure to enjoy!

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Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 Review

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(More customer reviews)Got the original Japaneese version of this game a LONG time ago, it's not that bad of a game, as the name states it's 22 DBZ characters including everyone from Goku to Super Majin Buu (No Kid Buu). Basically 2-5 characters from each of the DBZ series.
Game is a simple 2D fighter with a basic 3D background. Unless they totally redid this game (and given the price of $, they probably just did a quick translation) it's nothing to write home about. Each character does basic kicks and punches with some special moves here and there and all characters have a variety of projectile attacks.
Characters can "levitate" or fly, or fight on the ground and you can toss projectiles if your opponent is either above or below you. Pretty simple.
For the price this game isn't too bad. Chances are if the kiddies are knee deep in Dragonball stuff they will add this to their collection, so that's ok, but there are better games out there.
Fighting feels pretty basic and it doesn't take long to figure out how to block just about anything the bad guy throws at you. There's a "Build-up" mode where you take a fighter and as you win fights you "level up" and get stronger with a longer health bar. You can take your fighter to your friends and duke it out with their fighters. Kind of Tomagotchi'esk...
Just remember, you get what you pay for.
Also depending on how much this game has "changed" there should be a code to unlock 5 extra characters. (Young Goku from Dragonball, Mr. Satan (aka-Hercule), and 3 others I can't remember as I write this)

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Dragonball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 challenges you to prove yourself as the best DBZ fighter, as you face the toughest characters in the hit show!

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Big Boy Xlerator Wheel Stand for Logitech Driving Force GT Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a huge fan of driving and racing games, so as an early Christmas present, my wife bought a Logitech G27 for me.Great wheel, but when I tried to attach it to a fold out table it just flopped around and was too unstable.So I looked at wheel seats, but at $400, that was too much for me and then where to store it.After a little searching on Amazon, I found the Xlerator BigBoy wheel stand.( because I'm quite a bit over weight ) with the G27 adaptor.It came with free shipping and arrived within a week.Assembly took less than an hour and I was up and driving NFS Shift in no time.

I really like the fact that this stand allows you to sit back in your couch or chair and is very adjustable.Most of the other stands I looked at really made you sit up over the wheel, which could not be comfortable for any long period of time.The stand with the G27 is a great combination, it's light enough to move around after use, but sturdy enough to keep everything in place even under heavy driver `input'.The pedals stay in place even when you heal toe or stamp on the brake.The finish stands up to my klutzy movements haven't marred it yet.You might find the need for a USB 2 extension if you are using this on the couch, but Amazon sells a 3 meter version for about $8.

Again, one of the great features about this stand is that it can easily be picked up and stored in the closet. When you pick it up for storage, the foot print is only as large as the pedals since the wheel / shifter bar rise up.It doesn't lock in place, but if you rest the upper end against a wall or other object it will stay in place.

Lastly, the pre and post sales support from Xlerator is wonderful.They are very response and helpful.

Overall, 5 stars for a excellent product and a great value.

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The Big Boy Xlerator Wheel Stand is a metal stand that holds video game steering wheels in a comfortable and stable driving position. This stand can be used in your living room with about any sofa or chair. It lifts up and stands on an extra leg that makes it easier to get in and out of your chair. The pedals flip up making it easy to store upright in a corner or closet. The unique design of the Xlerator Wheel Stand mates the steering wheel and the pedals as one unit making it very stable. The pedals sit in a metal pan that holds them steady and has three adjustments for height. Stand is made from 16 gauge steel tubing and sheet metal, welded and powder coated gloss black for a durable lasting finish. Quality rubber leg tips protect furniture. Three position telescoping adjustable neck slider makes it very adjustable for different body sizes and driving styles. Big Boy stand is two inches wider and has three position lap bar leg extentions that adjust lap bar height. Will work with the Logitech Driving Force GT, Driving Force Pro, DriveFX and many other clamp type wheels. Stand will not work with Logitech G25-G27, adapter kit required for the Microsoft Xbox 360 Racing Wheel. Do not put out big bucks for a racing chassis that takes up half your living room or a setup that will allow the pedals to move or has a pole between your legs. The Xlerator Wheel Stand is the best value on the market for steering wheel stands and will help you take your driving games to the next level. Perfect set up for Playstation 3, Grand Turismo 5 and Xbox 360, Forza Motorsports 3. The Big Boy stand is for people over to 6'2" and 200 lbs. or just want more room under steering wheel, please see the Regular Stand if you are smaller.

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Powerboat GT Review

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(More customer reviews)I like this game. It has some great graphics and realistic boat handling on what looks like real water. Good job on that! Some of the power boats looks great. Good job on that! You have to win races to unlock new levels and buy new boats. Good job on that! But.... the only way to win races is to launch weapons on other racers and they will launch them on you. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. All in all this game is fun if you have plenty of time.It's worth a try.

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Join the Powerboat GT league and race to win cash prizes all around the world, from Russia and Greece to the Caribbean islands. Gain the support of fans beat rival racers to the finish. It won't be easy since every boat is armed to the teeth with sharktorpedoes, dragnets, balloon bombs and exploding frogs! Win races and get support from bigger - and richer! - sponsors who will pave the way for you to increase your fan base even more. Turn your newfound fame into money, and spend it to buy lavish new homes. Why live in an apartment in Russia when you could buy your own Caribbean mansion? Can you rise to become the top speedboat racer in the Powerboat GT League?There's only one way to find out...

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