Computer Entertainment
Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 16 December, 2006 - 01:51.
Xbox 360 Pro Console 20GB [Old Version], was released on 2005-11-15 from Microsoft. The list price is around US$259.99.
I originaly bought the 360 when it first came out and like many other people out their, I had issues and returned it and got a new one. Then about 3 days later the 360 gave me more problems. I was very upset and took the 360 back with full refund saying I will just wait for the PS3. But for those 3 days of playing the 360, I did think the system itself was awsome, the exprience I had with Xbox Live was amazing. So about 6 months later my xbox was just not cutting it and I felt maybe the 360 issues would be fixed so I went and purched the 360 agian, because I couldnt wait for the PS3. So far I still have that same 360 and have had no issues what so ever. I also purchased the PS3 and the Wii. I enjoy all the systems and out of all three I prefer the 360 the most. Between the 360 and ps3 the graphics are about the same. But I still think the xbox live blows away the PS3 Network, its deffinetly the best of online gaming. I also had to deal with customer support (CS) alot in the beggining and consider the CS to b...
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 31 October, 2005 - 01:42.
Doom 3 Limited Collector's Edition, was released on 2005-03-28 from Activision Inc.. The list price is around US$19.99.
I just beat DOOM 3 about a hour ago and I really enjoyed the game. For an XBOX the game the graphics are really nice and look better to me then alot of 360 games. I think the game did a nice job with the music and presented a nice scary atmosphere throughout.
The controls and the "flashlight" feature seemed like they might be confusing at first and shouldn't be a problem for anyone who really takes the time to play the game.
The only real knock on the game was the storyline! You really don't have any cut scenes just a lot of running around killing and fighting monsters, which is great but still. I feel that they could of given you more of a plot.
Grapics 10/10 Storyline 5/10 weapons 9/10
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 31 October, 2005 - 01:42.
Karaoke Revolution 3 with Microphone, was released on 2004-11-11 from D&H Distributing. The list price is around US$59.99.
At first i saw the PS2 only for my little brother's action games, and I thought it was unfair that only he would have games, but when we got the Karaoke Revolution 3, we (my sister, my parents and me) felt that we could also use it too. I like it a lot because it has songs i love, it has classicals, and it has songs i've never heard. The best part is hearing everyone try to reach the tones and failing, it is something you can do with your family and friends because there is music for all ages and all genders. I LOVED IT; AND SO DID MY FAMILY
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 30 October, 2005 - 18:00.
Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee, was released on 2004-09-28 from UBI Soft. The list price is around US$19.99.
The Game was provided in NTSC format and not in PAL format. In this way the game does not work in Italy ( and in Europe). Bad purchase! Bad service!
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 30 October, 2005 - 18:00.
Swing Away Golf, was released on 2007-05-18 from Electronic Arts. The list price is around US$29.99.
I have enjoyed this game. I received it as a gift and have been playing it ever since. I usually get bored with these golf games, but the characters and caddies make this more interesting to play.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 30 October, 2005 - 03:30.
Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi, was released on 2006-09-19 from Atari Inc., Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$19.99. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $12.35.
Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi is a three-dimensional fighting game involving a ton of Dragonball Z characters - even ones only seen briefly in the series.
The graphics are really the standout improvement here from previous Dragonball Z games. They do a great job of really maxing out the capabilities of the PS2. Not only are the cut scenes great, but the main gameplay features *giant* maps, with multiple terrain types (water, mountains, plants and more). You can move up to higher ground, draw your enemy into the lake to slow them down, and use other tactics. It makes the game much more like "playing in the Dragonball Z world" vs being a side-scrolling fighter.
The sound is definitely enhanced over previous versions, too. You can now choose to have the Japanese voices for your characters. It's ironic that in early days of gaming, games would come with only Japanese voices and US people would complain because they wanted to hear English. Nowadays we appreciate the language much better. By...
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 30 October, 2005 - 03:30.
Capcom Classics Collection, was released on 2006-08-07 from Capcom, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$19.99. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $12.36.
I know this collection is a bargain price, but there is just one major problem. That is the difficulty. The games are by nature difficult, but you pretty much have endless continues. It's kind of like Mario Brothers in that once you used the warp zones and stepped on the turtles you could easily beat the game. The only difference here is you can continue anywhere and you are not running out of quarters.
Another thing that is missing is strategy. These are all action games that the enemies and obstacles are in a pattern. Once you very tediously mastered the pattern you win. But you will not have to master the pattern because you can just continue.
The only games that are worth playing are the Street Fighter series. At least there is strategy behind your moves and combos. And though you have endless continues you still have to win the fight.
I recommend you don't buy this series and leave retro games to roms. I'm an older gamer and while I grew up playing games like this series...
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 30 October, 2005 - 03:25.
18 Wheels of Steel: Pedal to the Metal, was released on 2004-08-26 from Value Software. The list price is around US$19.99.
I got this game for my 11 daughter. She totally loves to play it. You drive a semi truck acrossed North America. You pick up orders and deliver them, stop for gas, you chose the route you want to take.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 30 October, 2005 - 03:25.
| The EA Sports Collection, was released on 2004-05-11 from Electronic Arts. The list price is around US$39.99.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 29 October, 2005 - 20:21.
Madden 2005 Football for PC from Ea. The list price is around US$19.99.
Madden NFL has bested all previous games the graphics are so increadible you can see the glint of stadium lights on the players helmets. The franchise element of the game has been brought to a whole new level with the new NFL draft is the best I've ever seen. This the BEST NFL game I have ever played.
Trevor Oliver
12 years old
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