NCAA Football 09

NCAA Football 09 Review

NCAA Football 09 Feature

• Wide Open and Authentic College Style Gameplay
• College Atmosphere & Pageantry
• Home Field Advantage with new mini-game components
• All-new Mascot Mode
• Improved recruiting system in Dynasty mode

Wide Open and Authentic College Style Gameplay It's Wide Open - Bigger holes, cutback lanes, and open receivers, making the game feel more wide open than ever before. Directional pump fake on the R stick. New college specific tackling engine Home Field Advantage with new mini-game components - Pre-play confusion and difficulty making adjustments when on the road against tough teams. All new toughest places to play with dynamic rankings. All-new Mascot Mode with User Controlled Celebrations College Atmosphere & Pageantry - All-new Dynamic Crowd System. College sidelines are packed with additional players, mascots, cheerleaders, and more. All-new authentic fields with new textures, lighting, and field degradation. New college player models, including more than 50 alternate uniforms. User Customizable Stadium Sounds & Music. Breakaway crowd reactions Depth & Innovation - Online Dynasty. Roster file sharing online. Improved recruiting system in Dynasty mode highlighting ease and accessibility. New post game presentation and play by play commentary. 1-4 player offline co-op. Return missed field goals. Bluff your play art to confuse opponents. Formation audibles. Smart routes. Bobble catches. Better passing control. Post play continuation. All-New Mini Games. Random play selection in practice mode. Quick replay. CPU vs. CPU (watch mode). Smooth 60 FPS on PS3. Even teams option in play now.

Wii Hardware Bundle - White

Wii Hardware Bundle - White Review

Wii Hardware Bundle - White Feature

• Built-in Wi-Fi Access For Easy Connection To Internet
• Features A Processing Chip From IBM And Graphics Chip From ATI
• Backwards Compatible With All Nintendo GameCube Games
• Plays Two Disc Formats In A Single, Self-loading Media Bay

Console-based video gaming is one of the most popular of modern digital technologies, cutting across age, demographic and gender divides. Today's players have three dominant platforms to choose from: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 by Microsoft. Each is an impressive multifunctional device, with designs meant to encourage integration into existing home entertainment systems and networks, but each goes about this in different ways. Taking a few minutes to examine the main features, and getting more familiar with available options, accessories and possible limitations of each console is the optimal way to determine which is the best choice for the players in a household.

Console Choices

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Models and Pricing (prices may vary)	Wii with Mario Kart Wii - 9	160 GB memory - 0 320 GB memory - 0	4 GB memory - 0 250 GB memory - 0
What's in the Box	Wii console Wii Mario Kart game One Wii Remote Plus controller One Nunchuk controller Wii Sensor bar Standard composite cable and power cord	PS3 console One wireless controller A/V cable for connection to TV USB cable for charging controller Free PlayStation Network (PSN) membership	Xbox 360 console One Xbox 360 wireless controller Composite A/V cable (standard definition) A month free Xbox LIVE Gold membership
Motion Gaming?	Already included	PlayStation Move (sold separately)	Kinect for Xbox 360 (sold separately)
Colors (limited edition colors may be available)	White and black	Black	Black
Drive Type	CD (just games)	CD/DVD/Blu-ray (games, music, movies)	CD/DVD (games, music, movies)
Online Play	WiiWare	PlayStation Network (PSN)	Xbox LIVE
Additional Accessories	Additional controllers - -45	Additional controllers - -50	Additional controllers - -50
Price Range of Games	New releases: ~ - Downloadable: ~ -	New releases: ~ Motion: ~ Downloadable: ~ -	New releases: ~ Motion: ~ Downloadable: ~ -
Backwards Compatibility	Plays all GameCube game titles	Offers compatibility with PS1 games	Over 300 titles developed for the original Xbox console are currently available
Graphic Quality	480p	1080p	1080p
Great For	Designed for Junior to Grandma with titles generally focused on family fun, party games	High-powered and highly customizable system for the technical-minded consumers	Offers a wide selection of games and accessible entertainment, with user-friendly social tools

Arcade, Casual and Party games are a Wii Specialty.
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Consider Games Before Choosing a Console

There is not just one kind of console video game, and so the machines that are are used to play them are different as well. Considering the types of games to be played, their availability for the consoles being considered and the ability of those consoles' to present the best gaming experience possible for the game's genre and content is important. The games developed for Wii tend to be more easily accessible, family-friendly productions heavily influenced by Nintendo's classic gaming history. Filled with cartoon-like and childlike characters as well as Arcade-style gameplay situations, Wii games are often referred to as "Casual Games," or "Party Games" typified by brief, simple "mini-games." These small games-within-games are tailor-made for players new to the puzzle-solving aspects of gaming and how that is translated through game controllers to the screen by the player.

PS3 and Xbox 360 provide the processing power that Action-Adventure, Shooter, Racing and RPG games need.
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PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles are the current version of earlier console releases whose user bases were rooted in game genres such as Action-Adventure, Shooters, Racing, Sports, Role-playing games (RPG) and so on. Gameplay developed in these genres tends to require more focus on the part of the player, and more graphics processing power from the console in order to maintain a quality experience. That is what continues to be the main focus of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Capable of full 1080p HD quality graphics presentation when used with the proper cables and displays, in this area Xbox 360 and PS3 are far beyond what Wii is capable of. Iconic game franchises like Halo, God of War, Fable, Metal Gear Solid, Gears of War, Killzone, Mass Effect, The Elder Scrolls and many others have grown up on these platforms, feeding off of their power. And with the rise of online multiplayer gaming through Xbox LIVE and PSN the high energy, fine graphical specialties of these platforms only continues to grow.

Motion Gaming

Although motion gaming has been front and center since the launch of the Wii in 2006, the other two consoles have their own motion gaming offerings that provide unique play opportunities on their respective platforms that have also found a wide audience. See a breakdown of the motion gaming capacity of each of the systems below.

Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk

The Wii Remote Plus controller is the standard wireless controller that ships with each Wii. It combines the intuitive motion controls of the original Wii Remote with the precision technology of the Wii MotionPlus accessory, all built-in to a single unit. The device is handled in a wand-like fashion, and uses internal gyroscope and accelerometer technology to pinpoint the players movements and physical positioning which it then relates into a game via a sensor bar connected to the console. The Wii Remote Plus has only a few buttons making it easy to use. It also contains a speaker, a rumble feature, and an external connector for other input devices like the Nunchuk controller and the Classic Controller.

PlayStation Move

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 a PlayStation Move motion controller, a PlayStation Move Navigation controller (optional in most games) and a PlayStation Eye camera (all sold separately), PlayStation Move enables sophisticated, ultra accurate motion control and immersive gameplay only possible on the PS3 system. In addition, the PlayStation Eye features the ability to process up to 120 frames/second and a built-in 4 microphone array for pristine video quality and video chat capabilities.

Kinect for Xbox 360

Easy to use and fun for everyone, Kinect sensor for Xbox 360 utilizes revolutionary full-body tracking to put players in the center of the fun that is 100% controller-free. After configuring itself by registering a range of points across your body, this amazing technology allows Kinect to recognize and mirror your movements in the game, in effect making your body the controller. The sensor is compatible with every Xbox 360, features a color VGA motion camera (640 x 480 pixel resolution @ 30 frames per second), a depth camera (640 x 480 pixel resolution @ 30 frames per second) and an array of 4 microphones supporting single speaker voice recognition.

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Online Play and Functionality

Online functionality is a major focus in console gaming. Each of the three consoles can be used offline, but by integrating them into your home broadband connection you can greatly expand their potential. Each posses a significant online component, but differ in the ways users can interact with it.

WiiWare is a service that allows Wii players to download games and applications directly to their Wii console in exchange for purchased Wii Points on the Wii Shop Channel. Online gameplay requires a code to play. It's free to play and there are no names, so kids are protected against unwanted contact. Through Wii's online component players can also gain access to hundreds of classic arcade games available for download through Wii's Virtual Console functionality. The Nintendo Channel allows players to watch gameplay videos, trailers, developer interviews, and even download Nintendo DS game demos wirelessly. Additional Wii online functionality includes a web browser and connectivity with Netflix,* which allows users to stream video efficiently and quietly by means of the console's low energy consumption internal processing.

PlayStation Network is an all access pass not only to a world of gaming, but also one of entertainment at-large. The service is 100% free, only requiring a PS3 (or PlayStation handheld) and a broadband connection to the Internet. Once you are in visit the PlayStation Store where users can download games, previews, DLC add-ons for games, game demos, game extras, music and streaming video. Purchases can be made using a credit card or a PlayStation Network Card purchased offline. Content can be stored on your console or external media. Online multiplayer gameplay through PSN is simple, yet robust. Simply slip a compatible multiplayer disc into the console, select the multiplayer option and set up your own game or wait to join one in progress. The service also contains Netflix access,* a range of original gaming-oriented video programming, as well as access to PlayStation Home, a 3D world where gamers can interact in a virtual environment.

Xbox LIVE is the online entertainment hub for Xbox 360. The service was launched with the original Xbox console in 2002, and has evolved and grown with Xbox 360. The service is two-tiered, with every user receiving a free "Silver membership," which allows for access to content such as free game demos, downloaded video rentals, Xbox LIVE avatar functionality and chat. A paid "Gold Membership" provides access to these and expanded features, including online gaming, HD movies and TV shows through services such as Netflix,* HBO Go,** ESPN, and Hulu Plus, downloadable games, facebook, downloadable content (DLC) for games and more. Players use Xbox LIVE points, which as easily purchased online and offline to access much of the online content. Both Xbox LIVE membership levels allow players to increase their Gamer Score, a running tally of the achievements they have unlocked in games. This is commonly shared information among gamers around the world and a source of pride in the community.

* Existing Netflix unlimited membership account required.
** Requires a valid subscription to HBO content through a cable or satellite provider.

Includes White Wii Console, White Wii Remote Plus, White Nunchuk, Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. Wii Sports Resort takes the inclusive, fun and intuitive controls of the original Wii Sports to the next level, introducing a whole new set of entertaining and physically immersive activities. With the deep control enhancements of Wii MotionPlus, veteran Wii users and newcomers alike can enjoy unprecedented gaming precision as they cruise on a water scooter, duel with swords, throw a Frisbee and much more.

Soul Calibur II Universal Arcade Stick (PS2, XBOX, GAMECUBE)

Soul Calibur II Universal Arcade Stick (PS2, XBOX, GAMECUBE) Review

Soul Calibur II Universal Arcade Stick (PS2, XBOX, GAMECUBE) Feature

• Officially Licensed Limited Edition SOUL CALIBUR II Design
• Universal Arcade Stick For PS2, XBOX And GAMECUBE
• Button Arcade Layout, Programmable, Ultra Heavy Duty 6FT Cable
• Copyright 2003 NUBY Technology LLC

Do you find that you're missing that arcade feeling when you're swinging your battle-axe in SOULCALIBUR II? Now you can bring the full arcade experience home and pummel your enemies in style with the official SOULCALIBUR II Universal Arcade Stick. Featuring a stylish ergonomic design with the weighty feel of a true arcade stick, it packs numerous features such as a turbo function for classic shoot-em up games, advanced macro programmable function, a full arcade style button layout and wicked graphics. Compatible with most game titles across all three platforms, this arcade stick will make you the envy of your opponents while you crush their spirits. It's a must for the master warrior with style!

Resident Evil: Outbreak

Resident Evil: Outbreak Review

Resident Evil: Outbreak Feature

• Race against the clock in this deadly survival-horror game as you search for traces of uninfected life
• Collect weapons and equipment for use against the zombies, and fight your way through them to stay alive
• Witness the chain of events that span from Resident Evil 1 to 3 -- your character choices will enable scenarios from each
• Cooperative and 4-player multiplayer gameplay for terrifying gaming -- you'll never know what's waiting for you in the darkness
• Advanced game mechanics and 3D graphics to emphasize the horror aspects and improve gameplay

Resident Evil Outbreak tells the dramatic & frightening story of the Resident Evil games in a new cinematic form. A secret biological weapon was unleashed in Raccoon City, turning citizens into flesh-eating zombies. The entire city is now a walking, shambling nightmare. But there are a few survivors, and they'll have to fight their to way to the city limits before the government quarantines them -- leaving them trapped there. If you die in the game, you'll be reborn as a zombie -- a new twist on the Resident Evil series

Transformers the Game

Transformers the Game Review

Transformers the Game Feature

• Instantly transform from a larger-than-life robot to a high-powered vehicle, to leave your enemies in the dust
• Use ranged weapons in either Robot mode or Vehicle mode to take out your enemies
• Every object in the game world, including buildings and vehicles, can be crushed, toppled, wrecked - even used as weapons
• Choose among an army of characters in the Transformers universe and utilize their unique abilities to complete missions
• Engage in melee combat with special moves unique to each character

Transformers Wii

Godzilla: Save the Earth

Godzilla: Save the Earth Review

Godzilla: Save the Earth Feature

• Choose from a variety of great Toho monsters and battle for supremacy
• Fight it out in fully-desructible environments, using buildings and cars as weapons
• Multiplayer online and offline action for up to 4 players
• New downloadable content for more gaming excitement
• Dolby 5.1 Surround

Godzilla: Save The Earth takes the action and gameplay of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters and brings it to the next level. A new set of monsters have invaded the planet, but Godzilla considers this his world and he's not giving up his turf without a fight.

Universal AV and S Video Cable

Universal AV and S Video Cable Review

Universal AV and S Video Cable Feature

• Hook Me Up!
• Connects to all AV or S-Video ready televisions
• 8 Feet
• Compatible with PS2, GameCube & XBox
• LIFETIME WARRANTY

Don't mess up your game by using cheap cables. A good AV & S cable I sall you need for a completely immersive gaming experience. Features video, s-video & left and right audio inputs. Connects to all AV or S-Video ready televisions. So hook up these bad boys to your PS2, Xbox or GameCube, sit back, get your mind in the game and get ready to whoop'em!

Memory Card for Wii Console 64 MB (1019 Blocks)

Memory Card for Wii Console 64 MB (1019 Blocks) Review

Memory Card for Wii Console 64 MB (1019 Blocks) Feature

• Brand New & Factory Sealed
• Gamecube & Wii Compatable
• 64MB Non-compressed memory for the Nintendo Gamecube system

1019 Block Nintendo Gamecube and Wii Compatable memory card.

Hyperkin Inc C2 NES/SNES Retro Twin Gaming System - Black

Hyperkin Inc C2 NES/SNES Retro Twin Gaming System - Black Review

Hyperkin Inc C2 NES/SNES Retro Twin Gaming System - Black Feature

• Supports 8-bit NES and 16-bit SNES games
• Compatible with SNES controllers
• Includes 2 controllers, AV cable and AC Adapter
• Easy function switch to choose system modes
• Available in silver or black color

Now you can enjoy both the NES and the Super NES retro games without looking to replace both of your broken gaming systems. The C2 can play both NES and SNES cartridges. This is the perfect 8-bit and 16-bit twin video game system.

The Simpsons: Hit and Run

The Simpsons: Hit and Run Review

The Simpsons: Hit and Run Feature

• Mission-based driving game featuring the cast of the Simpsons
• New story and dialogue crafted by writers from The Simpsons television show
• All character voices supplied by the cast of The Simpsons television show
• Over 56 missions in 7 huge levels
• For one or more players

The Simpsons Hit & Run is a hilarious mission-based driving that feels like an episode of the TV show!

Mega Man X Collection

Mega Man X Collection Review

Mega Man X Collection Feature

• Capcom Classics Collection includes the following features -
• Experience more than 20 groundbreaking and revolutionary games of their time on one disk
• Hundreds of hours of nostalgic gameplay
• Enjoy a wealth of added features including original artwork, remixed music and playing tips

The Mega Man X Collection brings together six incredible adventures with Mega Man X and Zero! Join them as they relive their amazing first adventures, plus one you may never have seen before: The Blue Bomber's action-packed racing game, Mega Man Battle & Chase, never before released in America! Enjoy a total of seven Mega Man games with remixed soundtracks original and sketch art, plus many other cool features!

3D Dot Game Heroes

3D Dot Game Heroes Review

3D Dot Game Heroes Feature

• Rendered in beautiful 3D pixels, 3DDGH takes the unforgettable 8?bit art gamers know and love and brings it intact into three dimensions.
• Using a powerful character creation tool, players can design and animate their custom hero. Combinations are endless!
• Modeled after some of the most popular games of all?time with painstaking detail.

From the makers of the award‐winning Demon’s Souls comes the ultimate retro gaming experience: 3D Dot Game Heroes. An homage to the all‐time classic action/adventure and RPGs, 3DDGH delivers incredibly satisfying old‐school gameplay, beautiful visuals, and endless inside jokes, winks, and nudges for people who grew up in the golden age of gaming!

Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing Review

Animal Crossing Feature

• DS Suitcase mode included which lets you carry your character from your Wii console to a friend's.
• A living, breathing gameplay environment where there is always something to do.
• Multiplayer support up to four players when used with 'Wii Speak' microphone (Microphone sold separately).
• Extensive custotomizing options allow you to visit the salon and give your Mii a makeover.
• Befriend your animal neighbors by exchanging letters, gifts and favors in order to bring their memories and stories from their old towns into the game.

If you were given the keys to your own community, what would you do? Go fishing, collect shells or watch fireworks with friends? Build a snowman, exchange presents with family or decorate your house for the holidays? Take a trip to the city, go on a shopping spree or visit friends from all over the globe? In Animal Crossing: City Folk, life moves at a relaxed pace, but the world brims with endless possibilities.

Build your own community

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Gameplay
You make the whole story, as you and up to three other players move into a town and just live life. Befriend your animal neighbors, decorate your house with cool furnishings, fill up your wardrobe, get to know the local wildlife, hop on a bus to visit the new city and just explore the world. There are a million different ways to play. Every charming animal character has a personality: some are grouches while others are chatterboxes. And there's no final goal or high score to hit. The game keeps going for as long as you want to play, and your town will always be there when you return. Move into town, buy a house and then do whatever you want. Time and seasons pass as they do in the real world, so there's always something different happening. Collect more than 2,400 items, go fishing for rare and interesting fish, catch all kind of cool bugs, dig up dinosaur fossils and buried treasure, hang out with other players or spend the day in the city. There's so much to do, and you have all the time in the world to explore it all.

DS Suitcase Mode
The DS Suitcase lets you carry your character from your Wii console to a friend's, thus giving people without an Internet connection the ability to experience multiplayer modes. Additionally, you can move your character from Animal Crossing: Wild World on Nintendo DS and play as him/her in Animal Crossing: City Folk.

Key Game Features

• There's Always Something New To Do: In the living, breathing world of Animal Crossing: City Folk, days and seasons pass in real time, so there's always something to discover. Catch fireflies in the summer, go trick-or-treating on Halloween or hunt for eggs on Bunny Day. If you're in the mood for something a little faster paced, take a bus to a new urban city area that's unique to Animal Crossing: City Folk. There you can catch a show at the theater or check out the sales at Gracie's boutique. But if you don't show your face back home for too long, your neighbors will miss you.
• Play With and Hear Up to Four Friends: Up to four people from your household can live and work together to build the perfect town. Design clothes and patterns, write letters and post messages on the bulletin board for each other, or play online using your broadband connection and invite up to three friends to visit your town using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. With the new optional Wii Speak microphone (sold separately), it's like you're all in the same room. The microphone sits atop the sensor bar and picks up the conversation of everyone in the room to encourage a more inclusive experience.
• Get to Know Your Neighbors: The heart of Animal Crossing: City Folk is building relationships with the animals in your town as well as with other players. Befriend your animal neighbors by exchanging letters, gifts and favors. Animals can also move from town to town, bringing their memories and stories from their old towns with them. And since animals are notoriously loose-lipped, they spill all the juicy details.
• Express Your Personal Style: Customize your town, your house and yourself by collecting bugs, fish, fossils, art, furniture, clothes and accessories. You can also go to the salon in the city to change your hairstyle and get a Mii makeover. Plus, if you design clothes in the tailor's shop, animals will wear them and maybe even bring them to other towns.

Your Neighbors
Familiar faces such as K.K. Slider, Tom Nook, Blathers and Mr. Resetti all appear, as well as a bunch of new characters like Festivale host Pavé and Bug-Off judge Bud. Many characters who occasionally visited your town in previous Animal Crossing games have now set up permanent shop in the city, so you can see them anytime.

Special Powers, Weapons, Moves & Features:
Use the Wii Remote pointer to type letters, use items, draw designs for clothing or wallpaper, drag clothing or items onto your characters, interact with animals or objects, or lead your character around the world. Use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to hang out in real time with up to three of your friends. You can also send them e-mails and text messages from the game. Play at different times of the year to experience different activities, holidays and seasons. And when visiting a friend in another country, experience the holidays native to their culture.

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Up to four people can play together in real time via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The host opens his or her gate to allow friends into the town, where they can perform all sorts of activities: fish, write letters to townsfolk, shop at the store, swap items, play hide-and-seek ... anything. Up to four players can interact in real-time, communicating via text chat, mic chat and emoticons.

WiiConnect24:
Using WiiConnect24, you can buy and sell items to friends by participating in silent auctions, view actual players' homes in the Happy Room Academy office or send letters to other players' towns.