Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowling Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been playing video bowling games ever since Bowling came out for the Atari 2600. Never have I seen a game that has more realistic pin action than Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowlingby THQ for the Playstation. I'm a bowling fanatic so I'm a hard judge on bowling games. The pin action will leave you in awe. I've played hundreds, perhaps thousands, of games, and still see new pin action at times depending on the bowler, ball, and lane that I use. I never tire of playing this game. I only hope that THQ brings an updated version of this to the Playstation 2!

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PS3 Move Charge Station Quad Port Charging Dock Review

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(More customer reviews)Great Christmas Decoration!

PROS:
4 port, price competitive. Gorgeous! Makes a beautiful red/white, bright LED lighted Christmas decoration!

Seriously, it works well. Attractive 4 Port cradle that charges 4 move controllers or navigators (in any combination). It's a bit hard to get excited about a PS3 controller battery charger, but this one from NYKO works well. It's a little difficult inserting a controller with a wrist strap attached, to make contact with the base properly as you have to pull the strap tight from the bottom and up the back before inserting it in the charger, but it does what it's supposed to do, and can keep up to 4 controller's batteries topped off and ready to play.

CONS:
Not a true con,But I wonder who designs these things..? When I un-boxed it, I was almost afraid to TOUCH it without putting on white cotton gloves first, as the base is meticulously mirror finished in typical black piano luster, with a silvery chrome mirror finish trim on the sides. The 4 clear plastic holders remind me of crystal chandelier goblets atop the finest sterling silver and black onyx serving platter, fit for royalty. Then plug it in, and it lights up with beautiful red and white LED's and indirect lighting!

Did I just describe a battery charger? Yes... That's my point. This charger works just fine, no problems there. But who in the world designs these things? This one looks like it should go atop a concert grand piano as a center piece for Liberace (unless you're a parent of a PS3 gamer you probably don't even know who he was...) Point is: The design and mirror finish is absolutely beautiful! But come on..., for a battery charger? There is NO WHERE to touch or hold this thing which you often need to do when inserting or removing a controller in it's cradle, without leaving finger prints and smudges!

Practical? Only as long as you keep a microfiber cloth handy to polish it along with your sterling silver flatware for entertaining holiday guests! The designers should be awarded for the most beautiful PS3 charger I've seen, but they really needed some sort of matte, non finger print area to touch and steady it when inserting and removing controllers, without causing extra polishing work for the butler and the maid.

The only other con I can think of, it that it does not lend itself to be used on an entertainment stand or shelf, unless it's the TOP shelf, as you need 18-24 inches clearance to insert and remove the controllers, especially the ones in the back.

I would still purchase this one over the SONY 2 port model for roughly the same price.

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Display and charge up to 4 PlayStation Move controllers with ease with the new Charge Station Quad for Move by Nyko. The Charge Station Quad for Move holds 4 Move controllers allowing you to charge the internal batteries of Move Motion Controller or Move Navigation Controller with no additional wires back to the console.4 separate LED charge indicators inform you of when each controller is done charging with a quick glance. The Charge Station Quad for Move conveniently plugs into any standard wall outlet, providing a faster charge with no need to have messy wires back to the console. The design and the decor of the Charge Station Quad for Move matches both the Move Controllers and the PlayStation 3 and easily fits in most any home entertainment center.

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PlayStation Eye Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Eye Camera seperate from the Eye of Judgement game becasue I really don't play card games.The reason I purchased the camera was so that I could use it with my 5 yr. old who has recently taken an interest in animation.With the free download available on the PSN, you are able to leverage this clever device to do all sorts of fun and unique things.But first, I'll address the camera from a hardware perspective:

It's well built, and sturdy looking.The camera pivots from left to right on it's base, but cannot be adjusted to look up or down.The camera auto-focuses, and seems to do a nice job of it.The lens does twist to provide a "zoom" view of the subject as well.Perhaps the thing I was most impressed with is the sound quality it is able to capture.I recorded a few demo videos to test the functionality, and found that you can easily sit 10 feet from the camera and talk in very normal tones and the camera picks it all up beautifully.The sound is rich and full.I have not had the chance to video chat with it yet, but from what I have seen, it will be nice and easy.The 360 offers a similar product, but the image quality and frame rates are not quite as good, and you are required to wear a headset to transmit voice and pick up sound.Overall, I am pleased with it from a hardware aspect, with he only real downsides being the fact that you cannot pivot the lens up or down.

No software comes with the camera.Instead, you must grab it from the Playstation Store on the PSN.It is a free download, and takes up very little space.The software itself is easy, but does have a small learning curve due to the fact that it does not come with much in the way of detailed instructions.However, anyone with any technological saavy will be up and running in no time.Capturing video is easy and fun.If you are expecting fancy editing software, you'll be dissapointed here, but that isn't the point.The ability to save your videos to the PS3 HD is great, and the fact that they can be transferred to a PC (via a USB storage device) is really cool--especially considering that you can then turn around and email them to family/friends or post them on YouTube.The software offers several effects including various colors filters and distortion modes, as well as the ability to do stop motion and time lapse.The latter two effects are the main reasons I purchased the camera, and I could not be more pleased with how they work.For time lapse, you can set the cam to snap a photo every 5, 10, or 30 seconds, and simply leave the camera untouched for hours on end, simply to return and view the results later.I have left the camera on--pointing out a window--overnight to watch the sunrise.What a neat option!The stop-motion animation function is unbelievably simple.You snap several photos in succession, and then the software combines them into a single video file.You can fit up to 100 frames into each scene, and then the various scenes can be combined to form one long stop-motion movie.For adults out there that are maybe having trouble finding fun things to do with their kids and are intimidated by today's complex video games, I can tell you firsthand that this is a breath of fresh air, and a great way to to intereact with the young ones.

The overall image quality is pretty good.One thing I do not like about the software, is that if you tweak it for specific lighting array, you aren't able to save those settings, which means you need to change them each time you begin using the camera again.There really isn't any excuse for this, but know that changing these settings probably takes less than 30 seconds.

Great product overall.Mind you, this isn't a hi-def camera, but it gives you the tools to do things on a console that have never been done before.In the very near future, there will be additional software released for the camera via the PSN Store.One that intrigues me is an aquarium simulator that looks eerily realistic.The fish react to movement on the camera, which sounds like a great thing to have on the background if you are having people over.All in all, I am pleased with this product and I hightly reccomend it.

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The PlayStation Eye is a must-haveaccessory for any PlayStation 3 (PS3) owner looking to extend their interactivegaming and online communication experience. The powerful camera functionalityof PlayStation Eye combined with the PlayStation Move controllers (soldseparately) provide for the most advanced motion controlled gaming experienceto date, while standard high-end video and audio features also allow itto facilitate crystal clear audio and video chat via PlayStation Network,as well as editable and savable video and static images.

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PlayStation Move Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)The Motion Controller and the PS Eye are the minimum needed to bring 'Move' to a any PS3 console. No exceptions. If you already have a PS Eye then the controller alone is the only purchase necessary. On the other hand, to fully enjoy certain games, you may want TWO Move Controllers.

It's hard not to be impressed by the Move. While I can't see how the Move's Motion Controller can become PS3's 'main' controller, I believe that it's going to find lots of good uses and hopefully in hard-core games and in the RPG games that I'm usually playing.SETUP

Press the PS button. If the controller is charged... you're done.

Of course, to do anything useful, you WILL need a PS Eye camera and maybe a game :). You CAN use the controller to navigate the PS3 XMB menus but it may take some getting used to - I am still reaching for the DualShock.MOVE'S MOTION CONTROLLER

The Wikipedia has a very thorough review of the technology inside the controller - impressive. It's probably worth going there to get an idea of what's under the hood.

From a user's point of view, the Move could be viewed as approximately the right side of the DualShock 3 where the motion tracking function is the R3 analog stick, R1 is the MOVE button and the R2 becomes the Move's T(rigger). You also get the 4 Square/Circle/X/Triangle, in a square (not 'diamond') formation, the PS button as well as the START and SELECT. So far, the most used buttons during gameplay were the MOVE and the T(rigger).

In addition, you get a wrist strap. At the opposite end of the microphone or thick wand-shaped Move there's a USB Mini-B port for charging and another port that seems to be proprietary - must investigate.

The controller is quite substantial as far as both size and weight - I like that and liked its being shaped in a way that makes it easy to grab and hold. Very much like a microphone or a very thick magic wand; NOT a remote control.

Based on my experience so far, Move's ability to track your motions far surpasses anything that I'm aware of in the gaming universe. Every single movement, up/down, left/right, toward/away and wrist rotation are accurately captured and almost instantly reflected on the screen and so is acceleration that would usually translates as 'force' in games such as sword fights or ping pong. In addition, there is haptic (tactile/rumble) feedback, a little too weak in the games I played so far, making the gaming experience that much more realistic.

I am not writing a lot about the Eye camera because... it's just there and it's not the subject of this review. For as long as it can see you, it simply does its part so that you may enjoy your game.PLAYING

I've tried so far everything in the Champions game and one puzzle game demo downloaded from the PSN. Our little girl is playing the Eye Pet demo and my boys are playing mostly the sword fight and the archery games in Sports Champions. Considering that Sports Champions is an early game, my expectations were not that high but, surprisingly, Ping Pong did meet my expectations. I've been playing real Ping Pong ever since I was 11 or 12 so I probably know what I'm talking about and the Move version of Ping Pong is GOOD. As for the others... sword fight, kids like it. Archery was okay, Bocce was so-so, Frisbee Golf not too bad. Three of the six Champions events benefit significantly from using TWO Motion controllers.

For the games I've played so far, this is NOT a couch experience. On the Sports events I was sweating after a few minutes and I had to get off the couch and stand up even when playing the puzzle because of its depth element. This is probably a good thing.

I am sorry for having to do this but, absent 'hard core' games, the only comparison I can make is between Move and Wii and... to put it VERY mildly, the Wii shows its age when placed next to the Move. Except for it lacking a built-in speaker, the Move controller is ahead of Wii in every single respect: precision, responsiveness, ergonomics. The fact that the Eye camera can and in certain games DOES track your body not just the controller helps too. Of course, the Wii has the games but the Move games should be coming fast so I'm not worried.MY RATING

It's 5 stars for the technical merit, ease of setup and for the overall experience. Hopefully, the games will be coming quickly and in good quality.

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PlayStation Move offers a new and innovative gaming experience for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system by fusing realistic, high-definition gaming along with accurate, intuitive control. Consisting of PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation Move Navigation controller and PlayStation Eye camera*, PlayStation Move enables sophisticated motion control and immersive gameplay only possible on the PS3 system. Concurrent with the release of the PlayStation Move components, both Sony and third-party game developers will release a slew of PlayStation Move compatible games designed to meet the tastes of casual and hard-core gamers alike.

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PlayStation Move Charging Station Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a must have if you are playing with the PS3 Move a lot. It saves you from having to leave the PS3 on while charging the Move controller and/or the move navigator.This unit will charge either the controller or the navigator.I have put both of my move controllers in the unit at the same time and both are fully charged.So unlike the picture on the package, you CAN put two move controllers (the one with the bulb on top) into this unit and both move controllers will charge fully. Thanks.

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The Charging Station conveniently charges and stores two PlayStation Move controllers. Utilizing the charging terminals at the bottom of the motion controller and the navigation controller, the Charging Station allows forincredibly easy charging of both the controllers. It plugs directly into the wall, leaving the USB ports on your PS3 open and your entertainment center tangle-free.

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PlayStation Move Navigation Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)One of the questions most people will have is: is the Move Navigation Control required to play the Move? The quick answer is--not right now. I'll put it another way: I ordered one with my Playstation Move Starter Bundle. After playing 5 different Move games and demos, it's still unopened in the package. My guess is it'll stay that way for a while.

The Move Navigation controller is really just a Dualshock controller that's designed to fit in one hand more comfortable. As with the Dualshock, it has a joystick, four directional buttons, and the most commonly used "X" and "O" Playstation buttons all within easy reach of your thumb.

Sony designed the Move controller (wisely IMO) not to have a joystick nor directional buttons. That makes it simpler and more elegant, but it also makes certain things (such as scrolling through a menu list of options) awkward to do with the Move controller alone (although not impossible--you can navigate through menus using the Move controller alone by pressing and holding the Trigger button and moving the controller up, down, left, and right).

But so far I've found so far that just holding the Dualshock in my left hand and controlling the buttons and joystick with my left thumb is sufficient, if a little clunky, for most of what I need to do (unless you have freakishly long thumbs the "X" button will be hard to reach--but happily, pressing the "Move" button on the Move controller will do what you need in most cases).

I'd assumed that like the Wii Nunchuk the Navigation Controller would have motion control built-in so you can control the on-screen action with both hands. It doesn't. For games that require motion control using two hands, you'll need to buy a second Move Controller. Most games that support two-handed operation will also provide the option to play one-handed, but I strongly recommend getting the second Move Controller, as it makes the experience truly immersive. Gladiator Duel on Sports Champions is a great example.

As new games are created for the Move I'm sure the Navigation Controller will become more useful, especially with FPS-type games where you need to move and shoot at the same time. But if you're looking to save a little money, I'd recommend holding off on the Navigation controller for now and spending the money on a second Move controller instead until you find a game that really needs it.

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PlayStation Move offers a new and innovative gaming experience for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system by fusing realistic, high-definition gaming along with accurate, intuitive control. Consisting of PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation Move Navigation Controller and PlayStation Eye camera*, PlayStation Move enables sophisticated motion control and immersive gameplay only possible on the PS3 system. The PlayStation Move Navigation Controller is used along with the Move controller, in compatible games, for intuitive navigation of in-game characters and objects. Concurrent with the release of the PlayStation Move both Sony and third-party game developers will release a slew of Move compatible games designed to meet the tastes of casual and hard-core gamers alike.

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EyePet Review

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(More customer reviews)I just finished playing a few hours of EyePet for the new Playstation Move, and decided to make a quick video review.This game is a lot of fun and great for kids, it really is awesome to see this little guy projected right into your living room.Check out my video review to see everything with your own two eyes!

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EyePet is an innovative virtual pet game for PlayStation 3 that allows players to create, customize and care for their own virtual screen-oriented pet. EyePets are small, cute, gremlin-like creatures that inhabit your display's screen environment and interact with players via the motion-control technology of the PlayStation Move system's Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye camera*. Features include the player ability to interact directly with EyePets, extensive customization functionality, in-game object creation by drawing items and sharing of creations online.

A Virtual Pet Tailor-made for Your PlayStation 3
EyePet is virtually projected into your living room where he can play and interact with you and your family. Grab a PlayStation Eye camera and PlayStation Move motion controller (sold separately) and control toys and objects on screen just by moving your hands. You can also create drawings in the real world and watch them come to life as 3D toys with which your EyePet can play with on screen. Everyone is going to love playing with and caring for this cute and lovable creature. EyePet is the first 3D animated pet for the PS3, and is the perfect addition for any family.

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The Sly Collection Review

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(More customer reviews)The Sly Collection is quite the collection.Included on one disk is Sly 1, 2, 3 and a 4 mini games.The mini games are worthless, just a bunch of 30 second motion games to demo the Move.All three Sly games are presented in 720p HD.The games are clearly much cleaner, sharper and just overall more graphic.The framerate is also much smoother.The sound is also much cleaner and stronger.All three games feature trophy support (very easy to platinum all three).Really those who want Sly in HD should pick this collection up.Those who always wanted to try out Sly, they should probably pick the collection up.For those who never liked Sly, obviously this collection isn't for you.These games are not built from the ground up, but rather just polished and refinished a bit.Sly to the Sly Collection is just like God of War to the God of War Collection.While the games are not built from the ground up, the graphical enhancement is clear as day.The games look much better than the original ps2 versions.

For those who don't know the series, it is an interesting mix of Metal Gear Solid, Mario and Ocean's Eleven.My main draw to the series is the unique factor.I have played hundreds of games, many just seem like the same game I have played before.Sly does not fall into that category.It stands as a very unique experience and there isn't much quite like it.The gameplay is a mix of platforming and sneaking around.The games are certainly lighthearted and not adult themed, which works for me.I enjoy Mario, Pixar, etc.

The only complaints I have is the price (probably better at $35 or $30) and the mini games are terrible.Overall though it does feature 3 great ps2 games all remastered wonderfully.

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The Sly Collection containsall three games in the popular Sly Cooper action/stealth platformingfranchise, originally released for PlayStation 2, and now availablefor play on the PlayStation 3. Remastered in high-definition, thiscollection reacquaints longtime fans with the series, as well as introducesthose coming to it for the first time to the comic blend of stealth,thievery, combat, strategy and exploration that is the hallmark ofthe series. Additional features include: new mini-games playable usingthe combination of the PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStationEye*, trophy support for each game and multiplayer and 3D game functionality**in Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves.

Rediscover Crafty Fun of Sly Cooper
The Sly Collection features three PlayStation 2 action-packed classic hits; Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Sly 2: Band of Thieves and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, fully remastered in high-definition. The Sly Collection sees the mischievous raccoon and his gang of eccentric friends pull off daring heists in this entertaining platformer adventure. Packed full with mini-games, featuring PlayStation Move support via the PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye camera, and thrilling standard controller mission play from across the globe, The Sly Collection masterfully blends stealth, thievery, combat, strategy and exploration into one huge world.

Rediscover the classic PS2 Sly Cooper series, now remastered in HD for play on PS3.
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Sports Champions Review

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(More customer reviews)The long wait is over and the verdict is in: Sports Champions for Sony Move is a winner.

Sports Champions can either be purchased separately or bundled with the Playstation Eye and Move Controller. (I've left my thoughts on the Move under my review for the Playstation Move Starter Bundle)

I suspect that, as with Wii Sports, most people who get a Move will get it as part of the Starter Kit. But for those who are purchasing it separately, here's everything you need to know about the game.

Before you start up the game, the system will calibrate the Move controller. You'll see an image of your room on the screen, and using augmented reality it'll draw a box around a region which you'll need to stand in throughout gameplay. The system will ask you to move your controller to your shoulders, to your side, and to your belt buckle.

There are six sports to choose from. With each, you can select a tutorial (highly recommended) that talks you through how to play each game.

Disc Golf: Here, you compete against each other or the CPU throwing a frisbee on a golf course trying to get to the target. The scenery is breathtaking. You'll stand on mountaintops, contend with lush forests, and more. Like a real frisbee, you can throw with as much or as little force as you need. You pick up the frisbee by holding the "T" button, and when you release the button it releases the frisbee. The controls are remarkably accurate, although it will take getting used to throwing without having the resistance of a real frisbee.

Gladiator Duel: This is a game where you can choose to use one or two Move controllers. It's a heck of a lot more fun with two, as you can hold your sword in one hand and your shield in the other and control them independently (with one controller, you have to choose either the sword or the shield by pressing and holding the trigger button). Each time you block a move, it'll fill up a power meter that'll let you perform a combo attack. Again, the realism is phenomenal. As you fight your opponents, you'll see damage caused to their shelds and the surrounding arena (don't worry though, it's still rated E for everyone). You'll get a great full body workout from this one.

Archery: This is another game where I'd say you need two Move controllers, so you can use one hand to hold the bow and the other to draw the arrow back (similar to Wii Sports Resort). With one Move controller, you're basically pointing and shooting, which is hardly realistic. Again, graphics are great--you feel like you're in the middle of Sherwood Forest.

Beach Volleyball: Unlike the similar activity on EA Sports Active, this plays like actual volleyball. You have the option of using one or two Move controllers. The attention to detail is impressive. The system will move your player around the court, but for your part you have to us timing and technique to serve (underhand or overhand), bump, set, and spike. The tutorial is highly recommended, as you can learn how advanced techniques like tipping,group blocking, and digging. Again, attention to detail is great with the blue ocean and the sound of the waves in the background.

Bocce: If you don't know what Bocce is, think of the last time you watched Olympic curling. The rules are very similar. You throw a small ball (called a jack or a pallino) to set the target. Then, two players (or teams) compete to see who can throw their larger cannonball-sized balls closest to the jack (knocking opponent's balls away is possible). The game has been around since ancient times. The realism on the game too is astounding. You can play on different surfaces (on soil, on a pier, or on asphalt, with a beautiful city skyline in the background), and the balls react accordingly. To throw the ball, you hold down the Trigger and throw using an underarm motion just like you would the real thing. Letting go of the trigger releases the ball. By adjusting your wrist motion, you can even add spin to the ball.

Table Tennis: I love playing ping-pong in real life, and I enjoyed playing it on Wii Sports Resort with the MotionPlus. But while playing it on the Wii was a lot of fun, I found that it wasn't the most realistic nor accurate game. I could easily beat the system by making exaggerated movements that didn't reflect real life, and the on-screen paddle didn't always mirror my real-life movements. With the Sony Move, you move the controller in your hand, and you see the exact same movement of your paddle on screen. You can use real-life movements to add topspin, backspin, and sidespin.

The details of the game are amazing, and the game developers have a great sense of humor (One of the trophies you earn after playing Bocce is called "I Have Heard of Bocce". And there's a neat surprise waiting for you after you win your first Bronze Cup in the different events--I won't spoil it for you, but suffice it to say it's a nice look into the "augmented reality" that the Move is ushering in).

Games have levels of beginner, intermediate, and advanced. But unlike other games, playing on the beginner level is definitely challenging and satisfying. Unlike other video games, the controls themselves are not "dumbed down" at beginner levels. Rather, the controls are the same at every level--it's just that at the beginner level you get more visual "hints" on how to perform your best and the opponents skills are also at a beginner level. So the game won't get old quickly, because as soon as you master the techniques and dominate at the beginner levels, you get to move on to stronger and stronger opponents and the visual hints start disappearing as you no longer need them.

You might notice the word I keep repeating is "realism". One thing I appreciate is that Sony didn't just ape the Wii by copying its cartoony look and feel. Instead, the graphics are photorealistic and really show off the advanced graphics capabilities of the PS3. And while I was initially blown away by the "coolness" factor of the Move Controller, I quickly forgot about that as I immersed myself into actually playing the game--which is a good sign that Sony did its job. None of the games are exactly like the real thing, of course, but they all come closer than any other video game experience before.

It's a great first effort for Sony, and hopefully indicative of things to come.

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Sports Champions is anaction-sports game for PlayStation 3 that combines the strengths ofthe PlayStation Move motion controller and the PlayStation Eye peripheral*to provide gamers with true 1:1 motion controlled sports related gamingaction. Designed with both casual and hard-core players in mind, SportsChampions features six events ranging from table tennis, to gladiatorialcombat, and contains three varied gameplay modes and 10 playable charactersto assume as the player and up to three friends battle for the gloryof capturing the in-game Champions Cup. Additional features includethe ability to utilize two Move controllers simultaneously in events,720p video output, PlayStation Network support and more.

Gameplay
Sports Champions lets you and your friends physically engagein an array of competitive sporting activities from the comfort ofyour home. Every event brings its own unique twist to the controls.Use your PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye cameracombination to mimic a paddle in table tennis as you conduct highspeed rapid exchanges against your challenger while you employ a varietyof strategies and tactics to win; or ignite the arena as you imitatethe the angle of a slashing sword and swing your arm forward to blastyour opponent right out of the ring. With the easy-to-use PlayStationMove motion controller and PlayStation Eye anyone can crush, spikeand smoke the competition in six challenging events that deliversthe ultimate sports showdown.

Win the Champions Cup in the UltimateSports Challenge using the PlayStation Move controller.
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The Fight: Lights Out Review

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(More customer reviews)Notes:
I am aware of how silly my punches may look, I'm a poet first and fighter second!

Positives:
Awesome punch tracking.
Great workout.
Tons of customizables.
Lag-free online gameplay.

Negatives:
Terrible head tracking.
Finicky dirty moves.
Tough to keep your feet planted.

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The most realistic motion controlled fighting game released to date, The Fight: Lights Out for PlayStation 3 challenges players to conquer the brutal world of illegal underground fighting utilizing the PlayStation Move motion controller and the PlayStation Eye camera peripheral (both sold separately)*. Together these two seamlessly translate the player's realistic physical actions to those of the character on the screen, allowing the players to fight however they choose. Keep it clean with standard jabs and punches, or fight dirty with headbutts, headlocks and more. The choice is yours as you take on 12 fighting venues filled with thugs and bosses and eventually take the fight online to unleash the skills you've learned against live virtual opponents.

Fight the Way You Want with PlayStation Move
Grab your PlayStation Move controllers and step into the dark andgritty underground of bare knuckle brawling in The Fight: LightsOut. A launch title for the PlayStation Move motion controller, TheFight: Lights Out is a one-on-one fighting game featuring singleplayer and multiplayer play options. Players utilize two Move motion controllers,one for each hand, to accurately track your rapid blows while thePlayStation Eye tracks your head as you duck, evade, outmaneuverand knockout anyone that has the guts to throw down with you. Theprecision and versatility of the controller/peripheral combo allowsyou to decide how you want to take down your next challenger. Getthem in a headlock and throw elbow drops to the skull, or go ballisticby throwing nonstop haymakers. Fight clean or fight dirty, it'sentirely up to you because there are no rules.

Use realistic fighting motions onlypossible with the PlayStation Move motion controller to become theultimate street brawler.
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NBA 2K11 Review

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(More customer reviews)You may consider this a premature review, but I thought I would share my initial feelings about the game anyways.It really doesn't matter the company, whether 2K or EA, but whenever the yearly edition of your favorite sports game is released, it's painfully obvious that the transition between one year to the next is subtle at best.Thankfully 2K doesn't simply add a new feature and highlight it as EA does year in and out with their games.For NBA 2K11, 2K knew it could not let down the legions of Jordan fanboys and fanatics worldwide by pushing out an inferior product and let me tell you, 2K11 has NOT disappointed me thus far.I received this game approximately 4 hours ago, THANK YOU UPS GUY, and after 4 hours of non-stop play, I am VERY satisfied.I'll attempt to break down what I've seen.

Pros:
1) Michael FREAKING Jordan.His presence is already the showstopper part of the game, but 2K does not simply include him in a "Legendary" team and call it quits.No, Sir.As you've already read, they include him on 10 of his legendary Bulls teams whether to relive his classic moments or to use them against current teams.Another cool feature is the ability to unlock all his Jordan brand shoes where upon wearing them, your player will gain specific stat boosts.

2) Inclusion of other legendary teams.They didn't have to, but they so kindly did.

3) Improved AI.Every year 2K and EA claim they have more life-like AI, this year is different.Basically once you pop the game in the disk you're already playing as a Jordan-led team and the difficulty was on Pro.I noticed immediately that the same passes to cutters will not fly.I played 2K10 on Hall of Fame and those passes were money.Well, not anymore. It takes a lot more know-how and timing to get things right and I couldn't be happier.

4) Buttons and moves.By this I mean 2K tweaked the buttons slightly and it's made things easier in my estimation.Circle no longer sets your picks (rather it is the "fake pass" button), as it's now L1.Pushing L1 calls your screener to get into position and releasing it tells him to roll.Rather than allowing the AI to determine when they should roll allows the player to better gauge what the best play will be.You can call a quick screen so that he simply slows the guy guarding you down and allow you to blow by for a layup or dunk, or you can set an adequate pick-and-roll (that would make Stockton and Malone happy) by allowing your screener to have a head full of steam before getting the ball.Performing moves is a lot easier for me this time around, it's hard to get into detail so you'll have to see for yourself.I say moves are a positive this time around because of the newly added animations allow for more variation when trying to break your defender down.

5) Clear difference between Stars and nobodies.When you're using a superior player and an inferior player guards you, performing moves will easily allow you to "brush your shoulder" of the guy.For instance, if you're using Derrick Rose and Robin Lopez switches to guard you, he's basically screwed.Higher ball skill ratings vs. lower speed means when you do a move against him, he'll be left in the dust.Also, star players definitely shine in this game.If you're using MJ or Kobe, being guarded perfectly doesn't mean your shot will clank.Everybody knows these two make/made impossible shots, as ridiculous as it looks/seems, they did it for real and you can do it in the game.Using Kobe in 2K10 was semi-frustrating because it would've been nice if I could've made some of those difficult shots that he makes in reality, now I can see them drop more often that not.Just my preference that I'd like to see some contested shots go down since some guys can pull it off. Again, you need to see for yourself how clear the difference is now.

6) Improved layout & presentation.You could do without this, but it does look nicer. Presentation looks especially cool, what you'd expect if you were watching a game on ESPN or any other live TV station.Massive improvement here that wasn't necessary but is absolutely a pleasure to have.

7) My Player.A lot of the things here will seem familiar to you, but 2K did add nice features here and there and allow for a more variation when developing your player.The combinations of shots, moves, etc. are endless. This feature was already solid in 2K10, but 2K added some nice little features here and there.

8) Graphics.I think the graphics this year around are fairly crisp and to anybody griping about looks, have you ever considered that maybe companies have already maxed out on how great these games can look?1080p is basically the standard and if it doesn't look as good as you think it should be, try getting an LED tv and then get back to me.

Cons:
1) Same announcers, but they did add some new one liners.Either way, playing two games successively means you hear them rant about the same things.I don't think any game developer is willing to pay two new guys to announce their games every year.

2) I have not encountered any bugs thus far, but I suppose with more playing I'll see something? (SEE UPDATE)

Conclusion:
I think when word got out how amazing 2K11 was, EA finally accepted what they already knew.They were pushing out an inferior product year after year.It's never been more obvious this year as EA delayed their interpretation of basketball by 5 (FIVE!) months.If anybody even tried their demo, I don't blame them.Frankly, I'd get this game just for the Jordan factor... but I thank 2K Sports for merely letting his presence be an attention grabber while letting their actual game do the talking.Whether you're a 2K or Live/Elite fanboy, you really owe it to yourself to get this game.2K didn't have to add a lot of the stuff that they did, but they did so anyways because they really wanted to prove to people that they've mastering their craft with dedication and thought.I hope that anybody who reads this review got something out of it because ever since popping the game in, I really felt the need for everyone else out there to see what I saw.If you have any questions or think I'm talking out of my ass, please let me know!And in the future, don't let EA sell you on their Great Balls of Fire (NBA JAM) to buy their games!Quality will always win out against HYPE!

UPDATE 9/10/10
The more and more I play this game, the more I am impressed.The emphasis this year around was actually SIMULATION of basketball.This is why so many casual gamers are upset, because they can't simply pick up the controller and score 50 with any star player as they'd hope.As good as those players are in real life, it's still insanely hard to pull it off on any given night, as it is in the game as well.
Year in and year out, the AI is ALWAYS a big issue. Game reviewers and connoisseurs, like myself and I'm sure many of you, always complain about the simpleton computer.Hall of Fame is NEVER a challenge....... until NOW.I read a review somewhere else on Amazon, complaining about how hard it was to score and how 2K made the game worse.These complaints are RIDICULOUS because the guy clearly didn't know what this game's about.

However, I've seen a few things that annoyed me.
1) Throwing hail mary passes don't work when you're doing them, but the computer can underhand a hail mary pass directly the guy down court.
2) Where are the Kobe shoes?
3) The new dunk contest.I preferred last year's version, though I'm glad that Sprite guy who announces it is gone.

These little things bug me, but the game is otherwise flawless.Game play is authentic and the animations are amazing.
My advice to anybody in the market for a basketball game is that, know what you're purchasing before you buy it.If you want some fantasy game where you can do whatever the hell you like and score a million points, you can purchase a copy of Live 2001-forseeable future or even a pre NBA 2K-11 2K game.This is the finest sports SIMULATION game ever and with that said, you cannot seriously expect to have things be handed to you when playing this.NBA 2K11 is meant for basketball purists who want the most authentic experience playing their favorite sport in virtual reality.Performing moves, running plays, making shots, etc.everything requires attention to detail and an ability to survey the situation at hand... as your favorite baller would in real life.

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When you're the #1 selling NBA videogame two years in a row, the #1 rated NBA videogame 10 years in a row, and havecollaborated with back-to-back NBA champions, Kevin Garnett (2K9) and Kobe Bryant (2K10) - what is NBA 2K11 to do for the next act? Simple: Michael Jordan. The greatest basketball player of all time debuts for the first time in this hardware generation and brings his passion for the game to NBA 2K11 with an all new Jordan Challenge mode, historic Bulls teams, and even a MJ: Creating a Legend mode offering gamers the chance to be a rookie Michael and craft a new career for him. This is on top of improvements to core gameplay elements - including an all-new IsoMotion dribbling controls, deeper My Player mode with new My Career feature, all-new breathtaking visuals, and much more. This year BECOME THE GREATEST with NBA 2K11.

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