Sports Car GT Review

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(More customer reviews)This game is like 100 years old but I still play it from time to time, even today. The graphics are good, the soundtrack is incredible and the controls are precise. You'll need a good analog controller (or a wheel) to drive the fastest cars as they are almost undrivable with digital control (you'll spin out of control as somebody else mentioned)

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GT racing comes to the PC. Get behind the wheel of the fastest incarnations of the hottest cars on the road. Race actual cars on real-world courses throughout North America and Europe. Tune and customize you car for ultimate performance, then compete against computer-controlled opponents designed to simulate the driving styles of the real-life drivers.

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Tony Hawk's Project 8 Review

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(More customer reviews)The way I see the Tony Hawk series is like this: from THPS to THUG 2, Neversoft was running a marathon, and they were doing really well, too. Then, in 2005, Neversoft tripped by making American Wasteland, which wasn't necessarily a bad game, it just wasn't nearly as good as the others. Now, the eighth installment in the series has come, and I have to admit I'm a little disappointed. At E3, they said that Tony Hawk's Project 8 would be returning to the roots of the Tony Hawk series, and I interpreted that to mean that it would be like a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5. I bought the game and played it. The graphics weren't as good as I expected, but they didn't suck. Overall, Neversoft could have done a bit more polish on this game, and it's definitely not worth $600, but it's a solid entry in the series, and anybody who has been a TH fan since the beginning should give it a whirl.

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Activision Tony Hawk's Project 8 (PS3)The game challenges players to experience the intensity and pressure of skating against some of the world's top pros in true to life competitions as they aim to become the #1 skater.With an entirely new gameplay engine, the trick-based gameplay features amazing, detailed character animations that react realistically on and off their boards, a new physics system, an innovative bail mode, and the ability to move ramps and rails throughout the city.The experience is so real, you don't just skate it...you feel it.

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DDR Game Nintendo Wii Racing Wheel by Hyperkin Review

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(More customer reviews)good product works good can't beat the price good customer service & fast shippingthanks

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Add a new dimension to your Wii racing games with the specially designed Nintendo Wii Racing Wheel by Hyperkin. Made ofdurable plastic material, you can now play any Wiimote enabled racing gameswithout worrying about breaking your Wii Remote. Built upon the GT ProSeries Wheel, The Nintendo Wii Racing Wheel by Hyperkin has been redesigned so that you caneasy change your Wiimote batteries without removing the Wiimote on the backof the Racing Wheel. The Nintendo Wii Racing Wheel by Hyperkin is a must have any Wii racing games.Features:Designed for Nintendo Wii GT Pro Series, Mario Kart and other racing games
Compatible with all Wiimote enable racing games
Made of durable plastic material
Easily back access for changing Wiimote batteriesReturn Policy: No returns except the item you've ordered is defective.

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Grand Theft Auto III Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm 42 years old and really hesitated about buying a game that looked like it was designed by punks for punks. After several fascinating hours of wholly immersive gameplay however, I am so glad I put my preconceptions aside and bought this game. Or should I say 'city simulator'? GTA 3 breaks away from the first two in the series by going with a true 3-D first and third-person design. There's many camera angles that you can choose from on the fly. Drive cars, boats, and even planes, or just walk around enjoying the fantastic sights and sounds. This ambitious and extremely well-executed simulator was originally designed for a console, but the PC version is much better, with ultra-high resolution graphics, no loading once you're in the game, and removal of barriers that were in the console version. I'm still on the first of three islands. I haven't yet discovered how to get to the other two, but discovery is part of the fun here, and my anticipation is half the fun. You can accept missions from a variety of sources, or you can simply run (and drive) freely, experiencing the little dramas unfolding around you throughout the city and even taking part in these little dramas if you choose. The possibilies are endless and it's this free-form design that is what pushes this game way beyond any other. It combines the very best elements of games like 'Carmageddon', 'Thief', and yes, even 'The Sims' of all things. Beware however, there are adult themes here without doubt. Controls are super-easy and easy to customise to your liking. The game is easy to play, and easier to lose yourself in. There's practically no learning curve. By far, easily the best game I've bought in the last year, and I buy many. Every time you steal a car, you'll find there's different radio stations to choose from, with all different kinds of music, advertisements, and talk shows going on. You can switch between them or shut them off entirely. This adds a huge amount of atmosphere to the game, and you can even customize the game by importing your own MP3s to the game files! A note to the developers: In the add-on pack, please include a couple more CDs of this great radio stuff!

However, it has to be said that a 32 meg video card is the very absolute minimum you should have to run this. I've tried it on several of my systems, and on my PII 450 with a 16 meg TNT 1 card and 256 megs system ram, it ran, but very slowly; hardly playable on that system. On my self-built 1.2 ghz. Athlon with a 32 meg GeForce 2 card and 256 megs ram, the game ran fairly well at 640 X 480 and it was indeed playable with options turned down, but it became clear to me that a video card upgrade was needed. So yes, I did purchase a GeForce 4 Ti 4200 with 128 megs video ram just to play this game. And I don't regret it. I can now run the game (and all my other new games) at 1280 X 1024 with all options maxed, and it's super smooth.
Simply put, this game is very graphically intense and there's a living city with lots of pedestrians and cars and buildings and scenery to render, all of it accessible to you with no loading times, so a great video card is crucial! Your computer's CPU is also important, but not as important as your video card. I'm thinking a PIII 600 with a 32 meg video card is minumum, and that same processor with a 64 meg video card will make a dramatic difference in your enjoyment level. I've played this game roughly 10 hours thus far, and haven't yet encountered a single bug, crash, or lock-up. This game is destined to be a classic and I'm looking forward to whatever add-on packs or sequels come along.

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Liberty City U.S.A. - Welcome to America's Worst City.Product InformationCrime does pay. The hugely successful highly controversial Grand Theft Autofranchise moves into 3 dimensions in the dark and seedy underworld of LibertyCity. With the freedom to go anywhere and jack anyone Grand Theft Auto 3 putsthe dark intriguing and ruthless world of crime at your fingertips if you haveenough guts to take it.You've been betrayed and left for dead. Now you're taking revenge unless the city gets you first. Mob bosses need a favor crooked cops need help and street gangs want you dead. You'll have to rob steal and kill just to stay out of serious trouble. Anything can happen out there. Grand Theft Auto III is a sprawling epic which will show you that sometimes crime can payand sometimes it can pay you back.Product FeaturesFeaturing a fully 3-D living cityA combination of narrative driven and non-linear gameplayCompletely open environment (the game represents a huge leap forward in interactive entertainment)For the first time players are put at the heart of their very own gangster movie and let loose in a fully 3 dimensional city in which anything can happen and probably will.Features a cast of hundreds50 plus vehicles ranging from sports cars to ice cream trucks and from boats to buses3 hours of music including opera reggae house drum and bass pop and discoA huge array of street ready weaponsSome of the seediest characters in video game historyProduct Reviews"GTA 3 so much better on PC its criminal" - PC Zone"It's the most gleefully sociopathic slice of fun since Mr De Niro asked uswhat exactly we were looking at" - Maxim"The best game in the world" - PlayRecommended Requirments700MHz Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor Windows 98/ME/2000/XP128MB RAM700MB of free hard disk space32MB D

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PELICAN ACCESSORIES PL2014 Evo Sport GT Wireless Wheel for Xbox Review

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(More customer reviews)For ease of reading, I'll be concise. I personally like this wheel quite a bit, but it did take some getting used to. The most obvious first thing is the feedback of the wheel. Rather than use an auto-centering device, this wheel has resistance, much like a small car with no power steering. It can seem stiff at first, but seems to loosen up a bit after some use. It's a little different approach than many others take, but actually works well once you get the hang of it. The wireless is stable, but I did get interference at one point (which I actually found hilarious...just the one time was not enough for it to become a nuisance). Ergonomically, the wheel itself feels good, with very aggressive suction mounting for tabletop use and a decent enough set of dimensions for laptop use. Only gripe here is that the torque to operate the wheel is enough to knock it off my lap when using one hand on the wheel and one on the shifter. Tabletop is much nicer. Speaking of the shifter, a seperate unit or moving it back and to the right a bit would help realism immensly. It's a touch awkward, and for that matter, could use a little more resistance. Now for the pedals. As far as feel goes, they could be a touch larger and further apart. When is someone(to my knowledge, nobody has addressed this) going to have an appropriate resistance built into the brake pedals? This has plagued every racing wheel I have encountered. Also, it took me awhile to figure out that the pedals should not be touched when turning on the wheel AND the xbox. It got to the point that I had to email pelican support to see if there was a problem with the throttle pedal potentiometer or the mechanical portion of the control (everything checked out after some thorough testing of pedal travel, voltage sweep, etc. Yes I went through this much trouble). After getting the startup procedure down and getting comfortable with the controller itself, I was able to match at very least and for the most part exceed my performances in my collection of racing games of the xbox. Now that the meat and potatoes is served, here comes the dessert. This thing is pretty nifty in the sense of bells and whistles. For instance, being wireless, it runs on batteries (not included). So instead of the usual low battery light they incorporated a small 'fuel' gauge into the control. Nifty. The control itself has a fixed button map, but with the exception of the right analog stick everything is present and in useful positions. For the record, as well, the button map basically mimics most default controller settings, and usually only minor tweaks are necessary. One thing they threw into the mix that is actually very helpful is the inclusion of a left analog stick in the frame of the steering wheel. This can be used back and forth with the wheel (they both do the same job), but not at the same time, thanks to an internal software delay that detects the switch from stick to wheel and vice versa. Due to this the D-pad is located down on the base, as it is rarely needed anyway. Construction is sound, which I can say comfortably as I have already opened the unit to investigate the possibility of adding springs to the shifter and pedals (looks very possible, by the way). Overall I am very happy with this product, although the learning curve to get the most out of it might be a bit much for people with short attention spans, which basically means that younger players may not have a very good time with this one. Overall I am happy with my purchase, as I have been with other products from pelican. So much for being concise.

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The Pelican Evo Sport GT Wireless Racing Wheel eliminates the hassle of cords, for the steering control that gamers have been demanding. Play your favorite games with this wheel in your lap or on a table top. The Active Torque System(ATS)imitates the actual steering feel of a car without the gimmick of tension springs and force feedback. It has all the functions and features you need at an affordable price! Strong Velcro strip hold the wheel and pedals in placeRequires 4 AA Batteries

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American Gladiators Review

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(More customer reviews)It's like the game show American Gladiators, which was fun to watch. Although, I like the game and it was kind of fun. Sometimes, I wish that they put this on Nintendo Gamecube just for the memories.

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PSP 3000 Limited Edition Gran Turismo Entertainment Pack - Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)We've been a PS3 household ever since the 60GB version came about so, with two pre-teens in the house, we were ripe for a PSP adoption. We actually bought the Ratchet & Clank Pack some time ago because one of my kids was a fan of the game. The Hannah Montana bundle followed shortly after because our 6 yr. old was Hannah Montana's biggest fun. But we have 2 boys and junior maxed out on the GT Prologue on the PS3 and he 'lost' the 3000 we got him a few months ago at school so... here comes the PSP 3000 GT pack.THE BUNDLE
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The bundle costs a little more than the 'clean' PSP-3000 but, in our case, the convenience of getting it together with a great game AND a memory card AND all the other freebies justified the extra expense.

The 'Pack' includes the following:

- The PSP 3000 itself in silver
- 2GB Memory card
- Gran Turismo, of course - click on the link for the game's reviews
- A voucher for The Italian Job (not exactly a hit movie)
- More vouchers for a car and a few downloaded songs
- Manual, promos, registration card, etc.

Since this is not our first PSP-3000, it was up and running within minutes but, trying to be objective, someone new to the PSP environment should be able to have it running with basic functions pretty quickly - half an hour to a couple of hours.

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Given the PSP's built-in Wi-Fi and its PS3 integration you can do quite a few things out of the box if you have Wi-Fi or a PS3 but, for a better gaming experience we ordered a 16GB memory stick and will probably be using the included 2GB to archive photos - will hold over 1000 - because we are planning to store a few movies when taking it on the road. Movies take about 0.5GB each and we just downloaded the digital copy that came with the Blu-ray 1998 Godzilla. The Italian Job... maybe we can find a buyer for it :)FIRST PSP 3000 IMPRESSIONS
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I was surprised of how good and versatile and elegant this little console can be. It has most of the PS3 buttons, including one analog joystick, the display is large and bright, the resolution is good for the screen size (480x272), and it responds quickly to controls. It appears to be solidly built. Unlike prior models, the 3000 comes with a built-in microphone while the sound output can be either through the internal speakers or headphones (not included). After charging the battery, my kid was up and running and happy in no time. It's worth noting that the silver finish is more forgiving than the regular piano black PSPs when it comes to fingerprints. But, let me proceed with a more structured discussion. STAND-ALONE OPERATION (DISCONNECTED)
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Once charged, the PSP 3000 will play games or movies delivered on UMDs or off a Memory Stick card. In addition, it will display photos and play music stored on the Memory card.NETWORKING AND INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
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The built-in Wi-Fi allows the PSP 3000 to access the Playstation Netowork and Playstation Store directly. Off the box, there is an Internet browser, a Search (the Internet) function, several Internet Radio applications and the ability to use the PSP as a Skype phone for as long as one has a Skype account and the PSP happens to be within the range of a Wi-Fi hotspot.PS3 INTEGRATION
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After the PSP is paired with the PS3, the PS3 can 'push' video, photos, music and even PSP games downloaded from the Playstation Store when connected through a USB wire. When wireless, the PSP can basically take over the PS3 - actually display the PS3's own screen and display photos stored on the PS3, play music stored on the PS3. Movie play is not supported. Amazingly, you can access your PS3 remotely from anywhere in the Universe for as long as your PSP can access the Net via Wi-Fi.

When playing music, it's possible to play it on the PSP's own speakers/headphones or have the PS3 play it itself, the PSP therefore acting as a remote control device.PC INTEGRATION
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Through a USB connection, the PC will see the PSP's memory card as an attached drive. This will allow for music, photo or movie files to be transferred directly to the PSP.ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
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The PSP 3000 comes very close to being the perfect portable game-playing (and more) machine, at least in the Sony universe. Perfection would be achieved if the 'keyboard' interface were improved - it's awful now - if it had touch screen capabilities and if file transfers from the PS3 were possible wirelessly. Also on the wish list, I hope that there were more legal 'digital copy' movies available for the PSP. And Bluetooth.PSP 3000 vs. PSP GO
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The question begs itself: how about a PSP Go? Well, in our case, the Go was out of the question because the Go price is a little to high - we have 3 kids - and we would rather keep our games on disks so that they can be easily shared amongst our tribe and won't depend too much on our memory card's limitations. In addition, we buy quite a few games on impulse and end up selling them a few days later because the kids don't like them so we like the ability to sell our games and to buy games 'used'. Not to mention the ability to trade games with other kids. Of course, our concerns may not apply to everyone.
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For anyone who happens to be a Grand Turismo fan, this is the perfect bundle. Well... the only bundle. If GT is not your game, then you are probably better off with a 'clean' PSP and then get your own memory card, games, movies, etc.

For what you get, it's a 4.5 stars plus, rounded up to 5.

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It would be almost sinful not to protect your new PSP. We use PSP Logitech PlayGear Pocket - Slim. It doesn't have compartments to store UMDs or memory cards but it does wrap around your 3000 like a glove and, in my view, it provides the best protection.

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The PlayStation Portable 3000 Limited Edition Gran Turismo Entertainment Pack brings together the latest hardware revision of the PlayStation Portable (PSP), with the speed and thrill of simulation racing like you never thought possible in a handheld. The Bundle includes a "Mystic Silver" PSP-3000 system, a copy of Gran Turismo in UMD format, a PlayStation Network download voucher for the exclusive White Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, a 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, an "The Italian Job" PlayStation Store downloadable movie voucher* and a Sony Music Voucher for 10 downloadable songs.**

The "Real Driving Simulator" finally comes to the PSP.
Viewlarger. Gran Turismo UMD Game
Prepare for the most authentic handheld racing experience as the best-selling Gran Turismo series debuts on the PSP system. Prove your driving skills on 35 tracks, and trade or share more than 800 stunning cars from the world's top manufacturers.

Exclusive White Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Included with the bundle is a voucher for the exclusive White ChevroletCorvette ZR1, importable into your copy of Gran Turismo after itis downloaded from the PlayStation Network.

35 tracks and 800+ cars all on your PSP.
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Download the hit action flick staring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Seth Green and others.
Viewlarger. "The Italian Job" PlayStation Store Downloadable Movie Voucher
The plan was flawless. The execution was perfect. Charlie Croker pulled off the crime of a lifetime. The one thing that, he didn't plan on was being double-crossed. Now he wants more than the job's payoff...he wants payback. Mark Wahlberg is electrifying as Croker in this "fast and furious action-adventure." Along with a drop-dead gorgeous safecracker (Charlize Theron), Croker and his team take off to re-steal the loot and end up in a pulse-pounding, pedal-to-the-metal chase that careens up, down, above and below the streets of Los Angeles.

2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo
With 2GB of memory, the compact Memory Stick PRO Duo allows you to saveyour PlayStation Network downloads, as well as store your videos, photos,music and more.

About PlayStation Portable 3000

Now with Included Microphone and Brighter Screen
The latest PlayStation Portable revision, the PSP-3000, has everythingthe older PSPs had but now includes a built-in microphone, which letsyou take advantage of voice features in some games as well as the PSP'sbuilt-in Skype functionality without having to use a headset. The newPSP-3000 also includes an improved anti-reflective screen that offershigher contrast and clearer visibility in well-lit places and can evenbe used outdoors.

A Full Entertainment System in Your Hands
The PSP was designed to handle all varieties of applications and entertainment-- music, video, communication, wireless networking, and, of course, gaming.Users will enjoy topnotch 3D games with high-quality, full-motion video,and high-fidelity audio. The 4.3-inch wide screen display is bright andbeautiful, and works well under many different lighting conditions. Ifyou prefer, you can also connect your PSP to your TV. The PSP utilizesthe Universal Media Disc (UMD) for a storage medium, each of which holds1.8 GB of data. It can also be used to download content digitally overthe PlayStation Network.

Hundred of Games to Choose From
The PSP gaming library is hundreds of titles strong and covers a widevariety of genres. Whether you are seeking the hard hits of football,the strategy of a puzzle game, or anything in-between there's sure tobe many games for you. The PSP is capable of graphics quality that iscomparable to the PlayStation 2, but in a pocket-sized package that youcan take wherever you go.

Listen to Your Music Collection Anywhere
With the ability to play MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 files, you can easily use your PSP as an audio player. Simply place your music on a Memory Stick Duo, and you can navigate your collection using the PSP's XMB (XrossMediaBar) to select your song to play.

Show and Share Photos With Your Friends
With the PSP, you can show a slideshow of your photo collection with your friends by simply placing them on a Memory Stick Duo and accessing them via PSP's XMB. Additionally, you can beam photos wirelessly to friends who also have a PSP via the devices ad hoc wireless connection.

Built-in Wi-Fi allows for Internet Browsing and Online Gaming
With built-in Wi-Fi, you can access the Internet from any accessible hotspot.Once connected, you can surf the Web and download exclusive demos andcontent for your PSP from the PlayStation Store. The Wi-Fi also allowsyou to battle other gamers, both over the Internet and in your local vicinity(ad-hoc).

What's in the Box
The PSP-3000 Limited Edition Gran Turismo Entertainment system,includes a "Mystic Silver" PSP-3000 system, Gran Turismo for PSPin UMD format, a PSN download voucher for the exclusive White ChevroletCorvette ZR1, a 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, an "The Italian Job" PlayStationStore downloadable movie voucher, a Sony music voucher for 10 downloadablesongs, an AC power cord and adapter and PSP battery pack.

PSP 3000 Limited Edition Gran Turismo Entertainment Pack.

* Movie must be downloaded from PlayStation Store; PlayStation Networkregistration required; voucher code expires 03/31/2011. User responsiblefor all applicable Internet fees.
** Sony music voucher expires 01/20/2011.

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