Messiah Limited Edition Wireless SNES Controllers Super Nintendo Review

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(More customer reviews)I have received my shipment of the Messiah Wireless SNES Controllers (from the website itself, if you are looking for some they sell them there since Amazon seems to be out, just type Messiah in Google and click on Messiah Entertainment, Inc.). For the price, I got a few cool little trinkets and things - nothing too mind blowing though. The Special Edition comes with a lunch box, a Messiah dog tag, a manual, and two controllers with receivers.

I have mixed feelings for the controller. For one definite plus, they are wireless, each with four channels to use for connection (in case you feel like getting four of them (you rich person you)). There is also a Turbo feature and a Slow feature, which basically speak for themselves if you've ever bought a third party controller before - Turbo makes (a) button(s) repeat itself over and over (you can just specify one button, a few, or all buttons on this controller), and slow basically pauses the game over and over, creating a "slow" effect.

These buttons (Turbo and Slow), along with Start and Select, are "touch sensitive". From my experience, you still need to give them just a little push, so they aren't REALLY touch sensitive, but they work as far as buttons go.

And L(eft) and R(ight) shoulder buttons are fine. No complains here. But who says I'm complaining? I haven't even started with the major complaint, because the rest of the controller is great...

With the minor exception of the "D-pad". Or, Direction Pad, if you aren't in the know. It's not much of a D-pad itself, it's taken more of the analog sticks we've known for today, like the XBox's S controller (indent for your thumb). Whats weird is that you can spin the nob on the controller as you please, but really does nothing. Why couldn't there be a traditional D-pad, as long as it didn't infringe on Nintendo's patent? Yobo did it. Other third party controllers do it for todays controllers... So why did they feel like adding it here?

It's not the exact same precision as the official SNES controller, but after a few minutes (or hours, depends on who you are) of playing with the D-knob, it doesn't seem so bad. It kind of grows on you... So there really isn't a complaint here, it's just adjusting to the thing is awkward with the first few times of play.

Me, I highly recommend this controller if you are still a SNES enthusiast, if you still dust off SNES carts and give them a go and hate wires, or you want a weird product to go with your weird FC Twin System (guilty as charged). If you don't like adapting to new things, if you can't stand third party controllers, if you are a super SNES l33t person, stay away from these. I love playing Super Metroid on my wide screen without people coming over and tripping over the cords. :)

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Introducing the first ever Limited Edition Wireless SNES Controllers. Sport many features such as the Touch Sensitive Technology and the unblockable strength of 2.4GHz Wireless Technology. Collector's Lunch Pail: Each metal lunch pail has original hand drawn artwork initialed by the artist and a numbered hologram sticker. Check your lunch pail. Do you have the first? ? Messiah Dog Tag: Collectable metal Messiah Dog Tag. ? Comic Manual: Learn about your Wireless SNES Controllers in a fun way. Enjoy the comic manual and become the master of your Wireless SNES Controllers. ? Directional Pad: 360 Degree Rotating D-pad The Wireless SNES Controller features an Arcade Style 360 degree D-pad. The top thumb rest of the D-pad rotates freely allowing you to execute even the most difficult combinations effortlessly. ? Action Buttons: Lightning Fast Action Buttons The Action buttons have been fine tuned in order to provide the quickest reaction possible. Right away when you first press a button you will notice the difference between these new ultra fast buttons and those that you are accustomed to on your original SNES controller. ? Touch Sensitive: Touch Sensitive Start / Select / Turbo Buttons The Start, Select, and Turbo buttons utilize touch sensitive technology bringing you tomorrows features today. ? Power Switch: Power / Channel Switch This switch gives you four positions;Channel 1, 2, 3, and 4. Using four receivers, you can instantly switch between Player 1-4 with one controller by changing to a channel set on a receiver. Don't worry if you forget to turn off your controller, it will automatically power down for you after 10 minutes of inactivity. This insures that next time you go to use your Wireless SNES Controller you won't find the batteries dead because it was left on. ? Ergonomic Grips: Play endlessly.

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New TP-Link Network TL-WN861N 300Mbps Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter Retail Complies With IEEE 802.11n Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using the TL-WN861n for about a year in my Dell Latitude D400. The installation was a snap, taking me less than 15 minutes from start to operation. No problems. I have a DLINK DIR-655 N Xtreme Gigabit router at home and this device works well, extended my reach, increased signal strength and provides blazing speed.All great so far.

I am a road warrior and also use this laptop on the road. I have found that when traveling to hotels which mostly use 802.11b/g, I encounter frequent network drops. This comes with no warning - my system simply stops responding to network traffic. The signal strength shows consistently high signals, the IP address still shows and by all observation, the card seems to be properly associated with the network. However, it just stops working. The only ways to get it working again is to power down the card or change to a different hot spot and then return to the original hotspot. The problem is random and is experienced at most hotels that I visit. As such, I would imagine that there is a problem with the 802.11b/g section of this device.

I have found that TP-Link support is thin. Calling them in the past resulted in speaking to a guy who sounded as if he had just woken up -heavy Chinese accent and of little help.

UPDATE: I continued to have problems with this device dropping out of the network. Not just my network, but hotel networks all over the world where I travel. Calls and emails to the TP-Link support are essentially useless. These peopel read out of a songbook and have no escalation path. Here's a quote from the last email after I told him that his answers were useless that I had already been back and forth on the issue:

Sorry for nothing.

Many write positive, some negative. I can't ask all mycustomer to praise TP-link or me.

It is ok to write the truth.

Thank you for you notice.



If you have any further help about our productsplease let me know, or let tp-link support know.

Sorry for bringing you inconvenience.

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Technical Support Engineer
TP-LINK Technologies Co.,LTD.Try this device and it may work. But hopefully you won't need support because support is the weak link and product reliability is questionable. But what can you expect our of China where business ethics are a foreign concept.MUC220210
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The TL-WN861N Wireless N Mini PCI Adapter complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11b standards. Wireless transmission rates can reach up to 300Mbps. The Mini PCI card adopts 2*2 MIMO technology providing even better wireless performance, transmission rates, stability and coverage. At the same time, CCA technology automatically avoids channel conflicts using its channel selection feature. This product supports 64/128/152-bit WEP encryptions, as well as WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions and mechanisms in addition to the adapter

Xbox Wireless Network Adapter MN740 Review

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(More customer reviews)After reading these reviews I had already printed my return label when I decided to call Microsoft just to double-check.Yes it does work on the 360.I did the following, and at least it worked for me:
1.Do not use the disk that comes in the box.
2.Just plug it in, go to "settings" and put in your encryption key if you have one, if not just leave it alone.
3.Try more than once.For some weird reason it only worked at the second try.
I have this adapter in the basement and the router in the first floor.It works great, comes with the cable, and I saved $50...

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Item #: L17223. Now you can add your Microsoft Xbox video game console to your high-speed wireless network. Wirelessly play on the Xbox Live service with anyone anywhere, with the assurance of the leading wireless security. Product Description: Microsoft Broadband Networking MN-740 Xbox Wireless Adapter - network adapter
Device Type: Network adapter
Form Factor: External
Interface (Bus) Type: Fast Ethernet
Dimensions (WxDxH): 3.4 in x 4.5 in x 0.8 in
Weight: 3.8 oz
Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Data Transfer Rate: 54 Mbps
Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
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Apple Airport Wireless Card for Mac Pro - Network adapter - 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft) Review

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(More customer reviews)I installed this in my Mac Pro. I'm running a 2 x 3 Ghz Dual-Core intel Xeon computer, made in 2007. I installed it myself, which was easy enough, but I've worked with computers before, if you haven't I recommend to use A LOT OF PATIENCE. As it's tiny screws, and tiny plugs. But it's easy enough. It's running on the 802.11 g network, although it does run on any a/b/g/n. So if I buy the airport express, I can easily upgrade.
Very very happy that I have this, as now my internet doesn't need the cord. And if you live in a city, you can more than likely find a friendly person to share the internet with you and save 50 some bucks a month.

Buy this if you want wireless internet for a Mac Pro. So far I've seen them work in every Mac Pro, from the 2006 models, right up to the 2009 models.

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Apple Airport Wireless Card for Mac Pro - Network adapter - 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft)

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Ear Force X3 Headset: Chat + Wireless Game Audio, for Xbox 360 Review

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(More customer reviews)I play combat games for the most part: Call of Duty 4, Halo 3 ... but others, too -- like Rock Band, which as you might guess can also get LOUD.

My wife hates the noise. That means I need headphones for game play. And I've tried/tested pretty much all of them, including the earlier versions of Turtle Beach (wired and wireless, like the X2) as well as many other brands, like the Tritton True 5.1 Digital Audio Headset with AX360 Audio Xtreme 360.

Until the Turtle Beach Ear Force X3 Wireless Headphones (which I got for Christmas), my two favorite were:

* the Turtle Beach EarForce X2 (wireless)
* The Trittons (wired)

Both of the above had pros and cons.

The pros of the X2s was that they were wireless and had decent Xbox Live Chat capabilities. The pros of the Trittons was the fantastic sound quality. There are 4 dials for sound alone! If you don't play games that require Xbox Live, these are fabulous headphone. They use an optical sound cable. Fab sound quality.

Cons of both the X2 and the Trittons: depending on the game, is that it can be hard to clearly hear your teammates during the heat of battle -- even in the lobby if there is default game music playing (in Call of Duty 4, there is no user option to turn this music off).

You also can't hear yourself talk -- both of your ears are covered, naturally, so when you talk, you tend to get LOUD because you can't hear yourself. Your own voice is muffled.

Turtle Beach Ear Force X3 Wireless Headphones for Xbox 360 solved this problem. Now you can "hear" yourself talk. Much like when you are on the phone, you can hear a little bit of your voice through the earpiece part of the phone.

The wireless base station is also MUCH smaller than the X2's base station. Which was huge mainly because it was designed to needlessly hold the headphones when not in use.

Pros of the X3s:
* Set up takes about 3 minutes. Plug and play.
* The earphones are comfy -- even on my big, adult head
* Wireless
* Can "hear" yourself talk through the headphones
* "Bass boost" option mode (a switch near the volume)
* TWO volume dials: one for overall gameplay, another for Xbox Live chat. For example, I love Call of Duty 4, but you are unable to turn off the lobby's default music in between games. With the other headphones, I had trouble hearing folks. The X3s enable you to dial down the music altogether -- so you just hear the chat in the lobby.
* Mute button
* Surround sound is good ... you can tell where the bad guys are coming from

CONS:
Sound quality is good -- but not amazing. But remember that these are wireless. The wired headphones have a bit of an advantage in overall sound quality.

Tip: With the Turtle Beach X3s, unlike ALL of the other headphones, under the "voice" personal options 360 menu, select the default "Play Voice through Headset" and not "both headset and speakers."

You are going to love these headphones.

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With Xbox 360 Wireless Headsets you can pump up the volume without disturbing friends, family or neighbors. Wireless Xbox 360 gaming headsets allow you to freely move around as you play. Hear every nuance of the game - from an opponent sneaking up behind you to your teammate-s voice right next to you. Trash talk online & Block out distractions at the same time. The Turtle Beach Ear Force X3 wireless xbox 360 headsets are everything you need for an amazing gaming experience.

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Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit with Black Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)You get a controller and a charging unit bundled together here.

As far as the Play and Charge Kit is concerned...

This is a must have with your 360 and a controller.

You can plug it in via USB to your Xbox 360 and charge the included battery pack while you play your game.

You can also remove your battery pack, and plug the cable directly to your 360 for wired gaming (so your controller won't shut off while you are in the middle of that hired driver Forza race.

This charges via any USB port on your 360, your computer, your cable box, or your dog (if he has included USB hub).

I recommend buying one of these, then buying the Quick Charge Kit.Then you'll have 2 battery packs, the quick charge dock, and a USB charge cable.

As far as the controller is concerned, it's a great color, and is your typical xbox 360 controller otherwise.Great ergonomics and fits in your color scheme whether you have the black or white console.

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Xbox 360 Color Accessory Pack- Contains a black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller and a black Xbox 360 Play/Charge Kit.

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Xbox Cordless Precision Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)I owned the first Logitech Cordless Controller for the Xbox and thought I would never replace it, but think again. This controller is amazing. Not only can you walk to the other side of the room or relax while playing without cords it never misses a beat. The size is significantly smaller than the first controller making it easier to hold. Anyone who owns an Xbox must purchase this amazing product.

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Experience the freedom to play anywhere you want and eliminate cable clutter in your living room. The second generation Logitech Cordless Precision Controller delivers the performance, convenience, and comfort you've been looking for. It's engineered to be small and light, yet it still uses Logitech's highly reliable 2.4 GHz radio frequency technology to deliver precise control with no lag.

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Logitech PS3 / PS2 Wireless Guitar Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)This version is a vast improvement on the first edition (red). The physical manufacturing and styling have slightly different elements that add up to a much greater guitar.

I bought 6 of the red editions and didn't get one that was acceptable. The major problem was that the neck experienced a lot of stress during play. The new version corrects this problem by using a tongue and groove design. This one is built to last.

Additionally, the coloring is slightly different for this version. Obviously, the guitar is black. The faceplate is also black. And, not immediately noticeable, the neck is a darker wood. The overall effect is a much sleeker style.

As far as play goes, the guitar is a dream to hold and use. The buttons are solid, easy to find without looking, and fast. The strum bar is actually a light activated device - rather than mechanical. The lack of mechanical parts means it will last for a long time.

The guitar works fine with Rock Band 2. It lacks the wammy style selector - but, this is no great loss. The timing matches RB guitars - so no worries there if you mix guitars.

The guitar has a star-power button that I find works better than swinging the guitar up to activate special powers. The other buttons are hidden in the design and don't get hit on accident during play.

Many have complained about the lack of Bluetooth. Not a big deal to me. The included dongle works fine. The wireless is accurate and the batteries last a long time.

My only reservation with the guitar is the weight. It gets heavy after a few sets - just like a real guitar. So, younger players may have some trouble.

Overall, it is a great addition to your playing experience. I recommend this version over the original.

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Unleash Your Inner Rockstar. Play on Guitar or Expand to a Band.


Another Saturday night. Another chance to flex your Star Power. Your band members are all there. The house lights are low. And you can practically hear the whistles and cheers from the sold-out crowd, as fans grow impatient waiting for you to take the stage.


You've been here before. But this time is different. The bar is set higher. There's more at stake. And the butterflies in your belly are real. Suddenly, this doesn't feel like a game anymore.


Then you step into the spotlight. You nail that first riff. And you're lost in the music. Your fingering is spot-on. Your timing, flawless. When it's your turn to take center-stage, it's you and your Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller. Because you're not playing, you're unleashing your inner rockstar.

Key Features

Authentic materials
This guitar controller's body is solid. Its neck is real wood. The frets and tuning peg handles are metal. And the fingerboard is rosewood.

Realistic size and weight
No plastic toy guitar, this guitar controller is designed to look-and feel-like the real deal.







Adjustable whammy bar
Play fast and loose or keep it stiff. You can adjust the tension on the whammy bar to suit your style.







The hottest hardware
The Touch Sensitive Neck Slider is color-coded to correspond with the fret buttons, and there's an easy-to-reach Star Power button just below the strum bar, so you can rock all the latest Guitar Hero features. (Games sold separately.)

PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 compatibility
You get a 2.4 GHz wireless USB receiver for PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2. Either way, setup is a cinch, and the connection is as steady as a drum beat.









Virtually silent controls
The Strum Bar is quiet as a whisper, and the fret buttons don't "clickety-clack." You'll hear more music and less controller.






Hundreds of hours of battery life
Two AA batteries give you enough juice to perform a festival's worth of hits, encores included.

Wireless range of up to 30 feet
Step forward for your big solo. Drop back when it's your friend's turn to shine. You're not tethered to your console, so you're free to go where the music moves you.


Suggested games for the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller for PS3 and PS2:


Works with Guitar Hero games for PLAYSTATION 3
Works with Guitar Hero World Tour games for PlayStation 2

What's in the Box

Package Contents

Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller
Wireless USB receiver for PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2
Guitar Controller Strap
Quick-start guide
2 AA batteries
1-year limited hardware warranty
* Game sold separately

System Requirements

PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system
PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system

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PlayStation 2 Multitap Review

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(More customer reviews)For those of you that are basing your decision for this item on the previous comment, this item states it is for your NEW ps2 and its sleek design meaning the new slim line which i have and this works!

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The PlayStation 2 Compact Multitap Adapter is an essential accessory for all multi-player gamers. Tag matches, multi-player races, mixed doubles and football teams are easier than ever. It plugs in through the Controller Port allowing 1 to 4 controllers to be connected. Plug in two Multitaps and up to 8 people can play simultaneously. Its compact design takes up less space while its sleek black design mirrors the stylish lines of your compact PS2.

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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 - Wireless router - 4-port switch - 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.0) - desktop - refurbished Review

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(More customer reviews)I do not have time to write a long review but I can tell you this Router works lot better than my previous D-Link and Link-sys, which kept disconnecting once a while somehow. But I do not have any problem with this unit. Signal is good, I have N, G and even B wireless devices and it works on all and all together; never had to reset it since I bought it.

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Netgear's new WNR2000 Wireless-N router delivers exceptional range and speed and automatically checks for, downloads, and installs firmware revisions to keep you operating at optimal level.The Netgear WNR2000 offers you a simple and secure way to share your high-speed network connection, and works with older Wireless-G devices as well as the new Wireless-N products.It's easy to set up using the included Smart Wizard installation CD, and operation is a snap, because Push 'N' Connect securely connects at the touch of a button, allowing you to add computers to the network quickly and securely.Plus, you won't need to remember your network password.Use with a RangeMax Wireless-N adapter and boost your performance and range.Convenient on/off switch helps conserve energy when not in use.For fast, secure networking with outstanding range, choose the Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N router.

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Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse - Mouse - optical - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver - silver, anthracite Review

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(More customer reviews)I looked around quite a bit on the internet for a good quality wireless mouse but one within my budget. This mouse far exceeded my expectations and was received early than anticipated. Very easy to download and use.

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The Microsoft Explorer Mouse, with revolutionary Microsoft BlueTrack technology, works more places than ever before, including on granite counter tops, carpet - even on a wood table or a rough, unfinished park bench.

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Officially Licensed PS2 Wireless Controller - (Colors May Vary) Review

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(More customer reviews)This control is really good. The only thing about it is that the vibration could be a bit stronger. But its ok for a battery operated device, I guess. Great control and sensibility in every game I own.

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Using 2.4Ghz technology, Katana's Wireless Control Pad supplies the gamer with a freedom of motion that is not reliant on a line of site to the receiver. With its vibration feedback and ergonomic hand grips, Katana's wireless controller will enhance even the most discriminating gamer's PlayStation 2 experience. It includes twin analog control sticks, which translate into double the control and twice the advantage, as well as intelligent self-calibrating analog system that automatically optimizes performance for every game.

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2Wire HomePortal 1000HG - Wireless router - DSL - HomePNA 2.0 - 802.11b/g - desktop Review

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(More customer reviews)This DSL Modem w/Wi-Fi has worked for over 3 years without a burp!I have used the wireless connection that I purchased with this modem on my desktop computer since day 1.In the beginning, I had the Modem hooked up to a 2nd desktop; but since I moved in 6 months ago, the Modem is not hooked up to anything except the phone line, and everything still works flawlessly.

I have also used laptops with this modem in addition to the wireless 2Wire brand wi-fi receiver.I had absolutely no problem connecting to my network using the easy to install 2Wire software.

This modem was provided as a package with SBC Yahoo when I started using it.I have moved out of their coverage area and it is working flawlessly with a different provider.

One last thing I must mention;The 2Wire FIREWALL is perfect!No one outside my networkhas ever was able to connect to it - not even next door neighbors.When I was in SBC territory I often connected to my neighbors DSL when SBC was down (I lived in a rural area with lots of trees = DSL down more frequently than in a city).

It has been the same since I have moved to a different area.My network is rock solid - no one else can connect - but I still have the advantage of being able to connect to at least 5 neighbors now wirelessly during the infrequent times that my DSL is down here in the city.

I've had many DSL and Broadband modems over the years (I'm a frequent mover) and after using the 2Wire brand, I'm completely spoiled!I will never use anything else!

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This 2Wire HomePortal 1000HG is a wireless base station for the home or small office network that comes with a built-in DSL modem, built-in professional-grade firewall, and is Wi-Fi compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b networking. The HomePortal 1000HG comes with both USB and Ethernet networking ports, providing flexibility and compatibility!

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Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel Review

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(More customer reviews)This wheel is a blast! I was already addicted to Forza 2 and was moving steadily up in my career with the regular game controller. With this racing wheel (and pedals), I'm moving up even faster than before and the experience is dizzying - literally. I have my setup about 3 feet from a 50" plasma and the feedback of the wheel is so realistic that I was getting odd dizzy effects when going in and out of tight corners because my body was expecting to feel real world forces from the seat against my back and sides - and they of course were missing. Make no mistake, this isn't a bad thing - its a testament to the realistic feedback of the wheel. You feel everything - understeer, oversteer, grass, jerks when flying from grass back onto the pavement.

Prior to this wheel, I always detested driving the big American cars like the Camero or Corvette because they were so difficult to control with the normal controller - they would constantly slide out and wag back and forth because there was no feel. Last night I nailed several races with both these cars because I was finally able to control the car through power slides and oversteers.

Setup was easy. Though the manual says a system upgrade was needed, I did not find this to be the case. The wheel paired up instantly and I started driving in Forza 2 immediately. The only thing I had to figure out was how to change the camera view (I like the in-car view) because they moved it from RT to X on this controller.

I found a chair with a sloped back on it, put a lumbar pillow in place and just rested the wheel on my legs. Surprisingly it stays in place well though you'll want to wear a pair of jeans. At first, the pedals kept sliding forward on my carpet causing me to crash a couple times. I finally placed them on one of my wife's yoga mats and its been fine since. The only beef I still have is that in intense situations the wheel moves around a bit. I may look for a small table to mount the wheel. Also note that the "in the lap" setup makes it impossible to drive with mostly straight arms like the pros. I end up sliding the wheel forward so that its just barely hanging on to the end of my knees so that I can straighten my arms more.

One last piece of advice: don't make the mistake I did and select the McClaren F1 (or similar super car) as your first drive and expect to see a big change. You'll still be all over the place on the road. Work your way up and learn the controller because the turning radius takes some time to learn. Once you do, you'll be amazed.

Pros:
- Realistic feel, improved times, better control over rear wheel muscle cars
- Trivial setup
- High quality materials

Cons:
- minor: Pedals slide without some kind of mat

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Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel

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Wii Nunchuk Cord Free Wireless Adaptor Review

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(More customer reviews)As of this writing the only place that sells this is online or gamestop (which is where I went to purchase this).With that said, unto the review.

For this review I will mention a few games since those games were used to test this product.

Synopsis:
First of all, I have to say I am glad NYKO has finally addressed the biggest complaint about the nunchuck, that is being attached to the remote and not being wireless.This product converts your existing nunchuck into a cord free unit.It is very easy to configure as all you need to do is get your nunchuck, slide it into place then coil the cord around until you finally connect it to the backside of the unit (just remember that when you are coiling to start from the bottom as it will bulge out a bit and you do not want it to bulge out on the top as you will need that space when you are connecting the unit, you won't understand what I am saying until you actually have the unit so keep this in mind).The unit itself is not heavy and it feels lighter than the remote.The power switch is located in the back and you put the batteries (2 AAA included) on the bottom of the unit.

Setup:
Turning on the unit is done by simply plugging in the small plug-in attachment to your Wii remote, power on the Wii remote then pressing the power button on the cord free attachment and that's all there's to it.Powering off is done by simply turning the remote power off (the cord free unit will blink a few times and then it will shut off altogether).

Testing the unit:
For this portion of the review I have used the following games:

Super Mario Galaxy: Though this isn't the best game to fully test the unit I tested it out to find out how easy it was to play this game.I found it very easy to use since the unit does stand up and I was simply resting the unit on my lap while playing the game and it was very comfortable.

Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles (With NYKO Perfect Shot): This was a big test since I wanted to know whether or not the plug-in fits the perfect shot.It fits the gun, though it's not a perfect fit when compared to how it fits the Wii remote but I can confidently say that the unit and gun fully works with the plug-in attached.I had a blast playing the game since I wasn't restricted with a cord attached to the gun.

Mario and Sonic Olympics: This was another huge test as this game involves a lot of games that requires shaking the nunchuck and I wanted to test how well the unit works with this game.First of all I have to say this is the best test for the unit since every time I play this game with the nunchuck, I usually have the cord hitting my chin and my hands, but with the cord finally gone this is no longer the case and I can enjoyevery game without having to get hit with the cord.This test was what made me decide to score this unit the following:

4.5 Stars

The reason why I deducted .5 star is the price.If the unit was $15 or under I would have no problem giving it 5 stars, but alas this isn't the case.If you do the math a regular nunchuck costs $20 and this unit is $20 bringing the total to $40.Also, NYKO will be releasing a separate Wireless Nunchuck called the Kama Wireless Nunchuck this May and will cost around $30 which is another reason I had to deduct from the final score (watch for my review for the Kama Wireless Nunchuck in May).In conclusion this unit is very good and I highly recommend it for anyone who is tired of the nunchuck cord.Battery life is estimated 60 hours on 2 AAA batteries.

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Let Nyko make your Nunchuk Cord-Free. The Cord-Free is a unique wireless adaptor for the Wii Nunchuk that easily converts your wired Nunchuk in to a wireless peripheral for your Wii remote. The ergonomic sleeve easily holds and organizes the Nunchuk, cable and batteries providing a compact, clean and convenient conversion system for the Nunchuk. Once the Nunchuk is inserted in the sleeve, you can now enjoy full wireless freedom with all your favorite Wii games without the hassle of any wires tethering your hands together. The Cord-Free is powered by 2 AAA batteries which provide up 60 hours of play time and has a wireless range of up to 15 feet. The Cord-Free is the best solution to get the most freedom from your wired Nunchuks.

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Logitech G9 Laser Mouse Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been a Logitech gaming-mouse user/lover for a long time. In fact, the last four mice I've used with my gaming rig have been the MX510 (Blue), MX518, G5 (1st version) and now the G9.

The G9 is the perfect combination of the old G5 (precision, accuracy and on-the-fly resolution adjustments) and the MX revolution (with that killer mouse wheel), stuffed into in a customizable, comfortable and easy to control form factor.

Pros:

-I really like the new weight style much better than the G5. The weight "tray" is hidden under the grip so there is no way it can just pop out like on the previous generation mouse. For me, a properly weighted mouse is key in FPS. Too light and you are all over the screen. Too heavy and you are too late.
-Not only can you change the weights, but you can also change the grips to suit your playing style and the color of the LED indicators. I prefer the Wide Load grip for my big hands and the blue LEDs to match my Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard (Black).
-As long as you are a "righty", it's very comfortable, even after some marathoning. Like all previous Logitech mice I've owned, ergonomics and comfort are never lost in the design.
-Another great addition is the ability to save up to 5 profiles to the mouse's internal memory. No drivers or software needed to load up your custom mouse settings. There is a switch on the bottom that lets you toggle through your profiles. Perfect for LAN parties when you might not be gaming on your own rig.
-Scrolling with the Micro Gear is a blast when not gaming. There is a switch under the mouse that lets you toggle between what I call the "click" mode (a must for weapon changing in FPS) and the "scroll" mode (a must for scrolling web pages and long documents).
-The gaming-feet surface is much improved. I use this mouse with a SteelSeries SteelPad QcK+ mouse pad and it is smooth as butter. I eventually plan on moving to a solid surface pad as I've heard they can improve accuracy with less friction.
-There are two thumb buttons on the left side. I know this was added to newer model G5 (my older version didn't have this) and it's a warm welcome. These are a must for forward/back functionality when you browse the web.

Cons:

-The Setpoint software is a little flaky. I chalk this up to being an early release. It took a couple reinstalls to finally get it to work correctly. Its possible previous software versions on my PC caused this issue. Everything works now.
-I can't use my wrist pad with this mouse. I know it sounds weird, but the back of the mouse isn't as long as the G5 and it slopes downward in a way that forces your wrist to touch your mouse pad. Because of this, it works best without an elevated wrist pad behind it. If you do try to elevate your wrist/forearm, it can be pretty uncomfortable. No biggie, I'll make due.
- $100 price. Ouch, but I've gotta have the latest and greatest.

So there you have it. I'll update this review as I put it through more testing.

Be sure to check out the customer photos section. I took some photos of the G9 side-by-side with my old G5. Enjoy!

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Logitech G9 Laser Gaming Mouse with interchangable grips

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Playstation 2 Guitar Hero Wireless Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)Well the guitar worked really well for the most part. Same size as the SG guitar that comes with the older games. Wireless is not very laggy and it has good range. Only complaint here is that the buttons seem to stick a bit more than the other guitar and they feel like they are made cheaper, but they worked good enough to use even on expert.

So it worked great for a month, and then one day it wouldn't connect to the receiver. I tried and tried and it would not connect. Tried everything I could think of including replacing batteries, resetting it, resetting the PS2, and even turning off my WiFi router and cordless phones. Nothing could make it connect, and in the rare case it did it would not hold the connection. I did not have a receipt so could not get a replacement on warranty so I decided to open it up and tinker with it a bit and here is where I found the problem. The wireless board is separate from the rest of the internal circuit board, and instead of being held on securely with a screw or such IT IS HELD ON SOLELY BY THE DATA PINS. I just barely pushed the wireless board with my finger and it easily bent back at a 45 degree angle from the other board. Most defiantly one of these pins had broken loose and caused the connection problems. This is very bad design. Since I have no soldering skills I had to throw it away.

If it wasn't for the bad design of the internals I would recommend this guitar. Until they fix the problems (maybe they have with the new style GH3 guitars) I would avoid these completely.

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Imagine leaning back and pointing your guitar neck to the gods while ripping that ultimate solo, then running across the stage or into the crowd and gracing your fans with your presence while you dazzle them with flair and fast licks. There's nothing more rock and roll than a wireless transmitter for your guitar. With the Guitar Hero Wireless Controller, you can simulate that same stage sensation in your living room. Jump on the couch, run from one side of the room to the next, do a somersault and rock a monster solo - the possibilities are endless when wires are not a hang up. Once you've achieved StarPower, use the sensitive tilt-sensors in the wireless guitar to achieve maximum points. With five multicolored fret buttons and a super-responsive strum bar, you'll go from guitar hero to guitar legend.

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