Editorial Review

The layout of PlayStation2's Dual Shock 2 controller is nearly identical to that of the original PlayStation's Dual Shock controller, which is good news for most gamers. The main new feature is that, when the buttons are pushed, the controller can register how much pressure is being exerted. This adds a completely new dimension to sports, racing, fighting, and more games. Aside from the Start and Select buttons, all of the functions are analog for greater control, a wider variety of operations, and a more compelling interactive experience. Two convex analog thumb pads and two force-feedback solenoid rumblers round out the features. This controller is also compatible with all software that supports the original Dual Shock controller. ... Read more

Features

• UPC - 711719702603
• Videogame Console Access. Controllers

Reviews (205)

help needed
can somebody tell me if a PS1 DUAL SHOCK controller works on a PS2?
was exelente
He was exelente, but I continue insisting deveria to at least place a paguina with translation to the Spanish on the item.Thus they tendrian but trade here in Venezuela,
awsome controller
people plzive had my ps2 a month after it came out ok i have had 2 controllers the ones i bought that day i play at least 8 or 9 hours during summer 4 to 5 hours a day during school year i have never had any problems at all my cousins have thrown these across the room at the wall when they get mad nothing happens these are very durable ... Read more

Features

• Activision
• Call of Duty 3 X360

Features

• Build imaginative machines in this creative and addictively fun brainteaser
• Turn cranks, rotate gears, pull levers, and more to build unique contraptions
• Solve more than 200 challenging puzzles; put your machines to work
• Physics engine with air-pressure, electricity, gravity, and particle effects
• Experiment with gears, robots, explosives, and more in your own virtual lab

Reviews (35)

We'd give it 10 stars if we could!
Kids and adults love solving the puzzles.It is a great intro to basic physics (w/o your kids realizing it!)There are problems to solve and you have to place tools (pulleys, balls, dominoes, candles, etc.) in the right place in order for the goal to be accomplished.Our 5 year old needs help; our 8 year old plays alone.Our friends' teenagers enjoy it also.

~WOW~
This game is a lot of fun. You need to use your head and think about how to solve all of these "wacky contraptions." At first, I thought it was a challenge, but then it got easier and easier. I'm almost at the end of the game and can't wait to see what happens!

North Dakota Kid
I am 8 years old and I got Crazy Machines for my Birthday.This is the best game in the world but if you don't like complicated things you won't this game.The four main things are fire, rope, electronics,and the next one I will let you discover.You can either build your own machine or you can figure out problems that may seem hard but after you've done them awhile they are easy.Some of the things that you can build with are boards, balls, robots, cannons, goo, blimps, cords, gravity controlers, scissors, tubes, and plants.Buy this game and have tons of fun! ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Join up to 39 other wireless Trainers in the Union Room for a free-for-all, or connect with just two or three in the Direct Corner
• Prove yourself in the region's Pokémon League while single-handedly bringing down Team Rocket - then open up all-new storylines with unexpected twists
• Bring the Pokemon you capture in Fire Red to the worlds of Leaf Green, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, or Pokemon Colosseum for more challenge

Reviews (18)

The best version yet
This game is seriously awesome! Most of the gameplay is the same as the original red, blue, and yellow versions, except with way better graphics. The wireless trading system rocks, I have a friend who has leaf green and we trade a lot to get the pokemon we need. A nice addition is the Sevii islands, they offer a lot more things to do, and they also are home to the day care center where you can breed pokemon(I already have like 10 charmanders, and of course you can't breed legendaries).Another fun addition is the shiny pokemon (pokemon that are unusually colored) I haven't found any yet, but my friend has a golden machoke and a yellow magikarp.
good game
hi i abselouteley love this game my friends have this game at there house they dont like it so i started to play with it you can colect pokemons in the forist they also have a girl in there it would be cool at the end when a boy kisses the girL but this is the best game EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this game is awesome
you should get this game the graphics are really good, better than the other games.this game is so much fun buy it its worth the money. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Feel like you're out on the court in this basketball simulation game
• Total freestyle control provides more control over athletes than ever
• Groundbreaking AI; stunning graphics and next-generation gameplay
• More ESPN in-game content; run the show in Dynasty mode
• Manage your franchise all the way to the NBA Championship

Reviews (7)

Game is Terrible
After owning NBA live 05 and 06 this game is a huge dissappointment.I have never played 2k7 but I am considering purchasing it because this game is just terrible.

ITS OVER 4 NBA LIVE
ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT I'VE BEEN A NBA LIVE FAN FROM DAY ONE AND I'VE ONLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH ONE YEAR AND I BELIEVE THAT WAS 97. NOW 10 YEARS LATER LIVE 07 IS STRAIGHT UP WACK... THE UPGRADES ON SOME THINGS ARE ALRIGHT. I LIKE THE LITTLE BUSINESS ASPECT BUT THE CONTROL EA COULD HAVE LEFT THE SAME... I GUESS THEY REALLY DIDN'T FOCUS CAUSE PS3 IS ABOUT TO COME OUT BUT EA MESS UP THIS ONE. THEY SHOULD'VE STUCK WITH THE POPULAR SLOGAN "IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT" I'D RATHER KEEP PLAYING 06. I GUESS THEY WANTED TO TRY TO USE EVERY BUTTON ON THE CONTOLLER MAN DAMN THAT IT WAS GREAT LAST YEAR, LEAVE IT ALONE...........

Keep-it-close mode
This game is terrible. I usually really enjoy EA Sports games, but this one is a major letdown. To sum it up, Luke Ridnour just dropped 57 points on my team. I only lost by two, but basically the game makes one person absolutely unstoppable each game. If you get a big lead, the computer basically takes over the game, you miss lay-ups, and the computer makes triple-covered threes. The game is very unrealistic and the fact that there is never a blow-out is lame. I will now be switching to NBA 2k7. ... Read more

Features

• Become a mega-star by playing over 30 incredible rock anthems - Iron Man, Ziggy Stardust, Thunderkiss 65, More Than a Feeling, Take Me Out, I Wanna Be Sedated and more
• Impress the crowd in 6 different concert venues, from basement parties to sold-out stadiums
• 8 different characters with their own look and unique playing style, from metalhead to classic rocker
• Two-player mode offers tons of multiplayer fun
• Guitar Hero Controller Features -

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  O M G!!!!!!!!
  I dont own this game but i tried a DEMO at Best Buy today and i want to say it was awesome!!!! my Dad even played and he's 39 yrs old! yet im only 10 lol Me and my Dad were addicted to the song " I love Rock n' Roll" i just want to say if you like rock this is a must buy! (note: i am a child under my moms name)

  Couldn't Resist the Siren Song of Rock 'n' Roll
  I had seen the crowds many times gathered around a screen in the electronics stores as someone took a turn playing the Quick Play mode.I was impressed by the variety in songs and the unique form of gameplay.Finally, after months of debating, I put in an order on Guitar Hero II.November couldn't come fast enough.
  In our 50's and love it!
  Great for hand-eye coordination in us older folk and we found we can still keep a beat to rock music!We are past the rock music era, but suprised to see several songs we grew up with that we still remembered.We did fair on the beginning level, but only played a few times.Had a great time interacting with our daughter and son-in-law and getting a bit "hip" once again.It was GREAT!! ... Read more

Features

• Twin 8MB memory cards in Red & Blue

Reviews (34)

good value for money
I had purchased this two pack memory card and they are pretty good no problems with memory card.

Good Quality Memory Cards
What can I say about memory cards?Well, they're nice looking, with their colorful translucent casings.I've been using mine for about a month now, and have had no problems.

Best PS2 Memory Cards
These are the best memory cards you can get for the PS2.Only get this one or the Sony PlayStation 2 1PK Memory Card.Rumors spread that non-Sony memory cards can damage your PS2 and lose saves on you memory cards. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Playstation 2    3. (PS2)   

Features

• The third expansion pack for The Sims 2
• Turn your Sims' skills and hobbies into careers - even children can run a business!
• Cultivate an audience for your wares, from window shoppers to niche markets
• 125 new items to decorate your Sim's house or business
• A new radio station featuring famous bands singing in "Simlish"

Reviews (43)

One of their best expansions yet
EA Games has to be the best game company out there. They take a great thing like The Sims (the original) and make it even better with each expansion and with the new Sims 2 and their expansions.

Another piece of the pie...
It's interesting how the Maxis empire has evolved over the years.The very first expansion pack way back when was pretty revolutionary - it seemed like not very many companies were doing such a thing as releasing expansions.And back then it gave what the users were demanding - new objects.Today our demands are much higher as consumers, yet Maxis still doesn't *entirely* listen.It seems like with the Sims 2 their strategy is to release one new aspect of the game that fans have been wanting for ages - while still leaving out a big chunk of things people desire.
A Great Game!
My sister got Sims 2: Open for Business for her birthday. As Sims fanatics, we wanted to control how our Sims worked. In the Original Game, we even made pool centers- complete with hot tubs- but we would have to use cheats to get any money; we couldn't charge other Sims for hanging out. This expansion puts a whole spin on the game, adding in an whole new part to the Sims. As previous review said, for a couple of hours a day, your Sim would just drive off in a car, and come back 9 hours later saying that he's made $374.
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Features

• Bring new leaders into pre-existing Civilizations to help them advance
• Strive for world domination in this expansion pack to the award-winning game
• Play as legends like Alexander The Great and Genghis Khan
• 6 new civilizations and associated unique units; 3 new wonders
• 6 unique and interesting scenarios; 10 new leaders; 2 new leader traits

Reviews (16)

Gouge me some more....I like it
First, let's establish one thing here. There is nothing in this expansion pack that shouldn't have been included in the original game. The only reason why I bought it, is because I am drawn to real-time and turn based strategy games like a fly to a bug zapper.
First Expansion pack for the Long Awaited Sequel
This expansion pack has made Civilization IV much much better...although it would have been nice if these features came with the original game ....it has greatly increased the fun factor of this game...atleast for another 6 months...there is word on a second expansion pack suppose to go a completely opposite direction of this one...I do kind off wish they made something other than the war aspect in this one...but I guess the second will be so much better now...give it a good balance...I like the fact that they included online part (pit boss) in this one...I wish they had more civs for this one...plus in a way if you wait until the second expansion everything in this expansion will be included..so its kindaa waste...but if u cant wait until then and if you area civ finatic like me..then you should get this one.

Excellent expansion
Long term civ fans may groan when an expansion appears, offerings to previous games in the series having offered little in the way of interesting play, but merely offered a few ornements like a new civ or some new units.Not so with Civ 4: Warlords.Of course this offers the usual, a few new civs like Koreans, Vikings, Carthanaginians, and the return of the old favorite Zulus, but that is what makes this a worthwhile expnasion.On the side of the mundane and worthwhile, the game now does things like dispalys the odds for each encounter when you attack, a useful addition to learning players.Of strategic interest the game gives each civ a unique building, really a variant on a pre-existing structure, but a wrinkle that will give players some food for thought.
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Features

• Nintendo
• Gamecube Memory Card 1019 GC

Reviews (36)

Lots of worlds to play with
I bought this memory for my kids, since hey were advancing in video playing and weren't able to save their achievements. This memory has lots of storage and now they advance faster to new levels. I think is the best out there.

Best GameCube memory card available
Even though it costs the most of the memory cards and might seem over priced, this is a wonderful memory card. I don't have a huge collection of GCN games because I prefer the PS2 but I remember with older model memory cards I had to delete old saves to make room for newer games.With this memory card you can most likely hold saves for every game you own and more space should be left for new games to come!
terrible memory card

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Features

• Match wits against world leaders in a quest to build the ultimate empire
• Detailed, living 3D world with animated units and customizable armies
• Flexible tech tree provides more strategic choices for developing civilizations
• Easy-to-use interface; team play offers new way of setting locked alliances
• Single player or multiplayer gameplay options

Reviews (296)

Good, but not great.
I've played all the Civ's and really looked forward to this one.But in my opinion, it does not offer a lot of improvement in gameplay/gamefun.The graphics are better than ever and the in-game map editor is a welcome addition.So much for the good news.Frankly, I like good graphics, but it's the -game- I'm interested in.I find the tech tree too long andneedlessly complex.The number of combt units seems excessive and you really have to advance pretty far to get to the good ones; the advance from one unit to the next higher one gives you a marginal increase, at best.After a while, I found myself wondering "what's the point?"City management is best done using the AI, otherwise it's too troublesome - unless you really like micro-management.The editor in Civ 3, while limited in some ways, seemed (to me) easier to figure out than the edit functions available with Civ 4 (except for, as noted, the in-game map editor function).Never could figure out how to edit individual Civ4 units.
Catastrophic Failure
I installed this game with no problems.Then I tried to run it.No good.So I uninstalled it.It took me about 20 tries for the game to install properly again, each time getting a "Catastrophic Failure" error message.Then I tried to run it.No good.
Sid's Civ keeps getting better and better
Pros: Each sequel keeps getting better and better. This Civ has added religion to the gameplay, which can make or destroy relationships with your neighbors - staying true to history with leaders disagreeing with neighboring countries religions. The options are almost unlimited, so each scenario you play feels like a whole new game. You can play quick games or "epic" games, there are tons of options for your terraforming, overall the game is perfect.
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Editorial Review

The era of no-compromises handheld gaming has arrived. Get ready for immersive, 3D gaming on a console that is poised Read more

Features

• Includes Game Unit - AC Adapter - Battery Pack - 32MB Memory Stick Duo - Headphone with Remote Control - Soft Case - UMD Game Sampler Disc
• Compact Size (WxDxH) - 6.7 x 2.91 x 0.91 / Weights 8.36 oouces
• D-Pad controller
• Main Memory - 32MB / Video Memory - 2MB EDRAM
• Display - 4.3 16 - 9 widescreen TFT LCD with 480x272 resolution with up to 16.77 million colors and 200 nits brightness (depending on power source)

Reviews (1201)

Nintendo's first real competition
Disclaimer:I am not a kid, my mom isn't around to tell me her password so I can't write reviews.AS soon as she does, I will.
Five stars as gaming machine; One star as a movie machine.
As a gaming machine, this Sony PlayStation Portable would most likely get five stars. After all, you get to choose from really interesting titles like "Lumines," which is probably the best thing since Tetris. You get something called "Daxter," a 3-D action-platformer without Jak, Daxter's partner in the first three "Jak and Daxter" games released on the PlayStation 2, and soon, there will be something called "Ace Combat X," basically Ace Combat 4 or 5 converted to the PSP. This is all very well and good because for the first time in video game history, one has access to fully-3D action-platformers on a handheld system. On the other hand, what really stinks is giving this handheld the ability to play movies, only to have companies release certain ones. As a movie-playing machine, this PSP is definitely a one-star product. The idea of a handheld that can play movies sounds intriguing at first, but then, when one considers the fact that all movies are either going to take a very long time to be officially released in the UMD format that the PSP plays or are not going to be released in the UMD format at all, it kind of sucks the pleasure out of the fact that the machine is capable of playing movies. Moreover, it seems like whoever is responsible for releasing movies in this format is only trying to promote certain ones. If Sony really wanted to make this thing both a gaming machine and a movie machine, then why not devise a way to make it capable of playing ALL DVDs on the go, and not just the ones that the companies decide to remake for the system? After all, they did it with the PlayStation 2. There are some pretty intelligent, technical minds working for Sony, so I'm sure that they could have come up with some kind of way. If a company is going to release a handheld machine that can play movies on the go, then wouldn't it be great to have access to this feature for ALL movies, and not just ones that companies choose to release? Furthermore, in my humble opinion, with the possible exception of 'Herbie: Fully Loaded,' 'Red Eye,' 'Men in Black' and 'Ice Age,' about 90% of the movies that actually are being released in this UMD format aren't really all that good anyway, but that's beside the point. The point that I'm trying to make is that having access to some movies on the go but not others just doesn't seem fair. And yes, I know I'm probably going to get bombarded with that old "Life's not fair" cliche, but if Sony had just NOT made this thing capable of playing movies in the first place or if they had fixed it so that gamers/movie fans would have access to ALL movies on the go, then it wouldn't have to be.
Dont get the Value Pack
DONT GET THE VALUE PACK!!!
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Editorial Review

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Features

• Great humor and voices bring the hilarious story to life
• Takes groundbreaking and original gameplay and humorous tongue-in-cheek storytelling to an entirely new setting: the schoolyard
• As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers and play pranks on malicious kids
• You'll also win or lose the girl and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy
• At long last, stand up for the nerds, geeks, and unrepresented!

Reviews (2)

After all is said and done...its worth the price of admission.
After having played through a large portion of Bully, I can say this: Though its gameplay style may mimic other Rockstar titles (mainly the Grand Theft Auto series), Bully stands out on its own with many tweaks, themes, options, and fun to warrant itself as a standalone game worthy of praise, and not just another clone.
The PS2's very own version of "The Catcher in the Rye"
Bully may very well be one of the most contraversial games of all time.Looked down upon by many groups, parents and politicians as a "Grand Thef Auto in a high school," or a "Columbine Simulator," simply based of Rockstars reputation it has for putting out adult oriented games.Especially when stacked with the contraversy surrounding the Hot Coffee Mod found in San Andreas last year.The game suffered long before it's release when Rockstar only had a name to their game.Now that it's finally out we can see just what this game is, and what it isn't.
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Features

• Space Quest I - The Sarien Encounter
• Space Quest II - Vohaul's Revenge
• Space Quest III - The Pirates of Pestulon
• Space Quest IV - Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers
• Space Quest V - The Next Mutation

Reviews (8)

Video Problems
Installed this on a Dell that is less than a year old the screen image has the top half of the image on the botton and the bottom half of the image on the top. This is obviously irritating. E-mail Sierra support but have not received any reply.

The Indomitable Space Quest Returns!
The Praise: Dont get me wrong, i grew up with Space Quest. When i first had access to a computer the underdog jeugo back then was Space Quest V: The Next Mutation, figured it was worth the christmas gift...instant crack.
nostaglia at its best
I would have preferred to have the original SQ1 (instead of the VGA remake)... and I was glad to find that I can choose to use text instead of speech for SQIV, as I had the text-based version as a kid.The manual (as another reviewer said--taken from a different I-V compilation, with SQ6 tacked on) and having to print it out yourself annoyed me at first... but it's not really a big deal considering the big plus of having all these games that will actually work on my current computer.
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Features

• Recharge while you playDon't miss a thing! Recharge while you play or when your Xbox 360 is in standby mode.
• Know your battery levelYou'll always know your battery levethe battery fuel gauge is shown on the Xbox 360 dashboard.
• 25 hours of gameplay per chargeGo at it all night long. The rechargeable battery pack provides over 25 hours of gameplay per charge.

Reviews (20)

no...
The only reason i gave this product 2 stars is that it is more cost effective than replacing disposable batteries. This basically changes a wireless controller into a wired one, while yes you can play and charge, but it takes way too long. Rechargeable batteries isnt bad idea, but i'd get the quick charge kit basically same thing as rechargeable batteries only it is made for charging 360 battery packs (comes with one rechargeable battery pack) and is capable of charging two at the same time... extremely quickly... about hour and a half for 1 battery pack and around 3 and a half to 4 hours for 2 battery packs

Unnecessary peripheral
While this can be handy, there is a far better solution for having rechargable batteries for the wireless 360 controller.
A must need
IF you are a hard core gamer like me then this is a must need. When i first bought the 360 i got suckered in to buying this for my controler by the store clerk and you know what iam glad i bought it.WIth out the play and charge kit you have to constantly change out batteries every few hours, but with the play and charge kit i just have to wait for the controler to die plug this thing in and bam iam back in the game with out having to look for new batteries for minutes on end and it will save you alot of money in the long run.YOU have to buy this in order to play 360 constantly and also if you have four controlers for if buddies come over buy it for those controlers too. yes i know the 360 only has two usb ports but if your like me i have a computer too so you can plug two more in those usb ports.but if you dont then you can always revert back to batteries until yall are done then you can recharge the controlers over night. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Control the running game like never before in this football simulation game
• Innovative rushing controls offer a game-breaking ground attack
• Use Highlight Stick to evade defenders with jukes, cutbacks, and power moves
• Take control of any position on the field; NFL Superstar Hall of Fame mode
• Return kicks, avoid tackles, and aim for the high score in exclusive mini-game

Reviews (4)

Great Game for the PSP
I got Madden 07 last week and I can't stop playing it.In Respone to the First Reviewer, you can cancel out of a audible by pressing Triangle.The Mini Camp games are a great way to waste time.The END 2 END game is great, and also you can play it without getting bored.The best part is the fact that there is Infrastructure mode, which allows you to Play anybody around the world.The only problem with Infrastructure mode is that the connection gets lost alot and most kids end their connection when they start to lose.This makes it hard to get a good ranking, because a lost connection counts as a lose or the game doesn't count.Good game all around

Good but not Great
I just got my PSP and Madden 07, so can't compare to last years.I will say the game play is "good".I found two issues playing this game. If you audible out of a play, sometimes you can't hike the ball.So you are left with either taking a time out or taking a 5 yard penalty.This affects game play quite a bit.Also somtimes if you score a TD, Madden says a D linemen knocked down the pass. This is just irratating but does not take away from game play.Overall I like how easy it is to play.The point system for the goals is realy great and it makes you a better player.I dont use the blocker controls because it is a pain.Over all good.

Big improvements, way to go EA!
I previously owned madden 06 for psp and while i found it to be pretty fun, the infamous loading time really brought the fun factor to its knees.EA fixed this problem and a few more with 07 and overall this game is GREAT.Great graphics, great sound, challenging situations, and more to love.
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Features

• CD-ROM
• Simultaneous multi-character combat places the controls of four separate characters at your fingertips
• Solve puzzles with the Photon Action System, an enhanced evolution of the popular crystal system -- freeze enemies and swap positions to reach new heights!
• Delve into an advanced battle system with complex combo attack strategies and intricate puzzle-solving adventures
• An epic score and gorgeous visuals serve as a backdrop against which a gripping story of Norse deities, revenge, and divine warfare

Reviews (6)

Never got to the first and I don't care
I never played the original and don't really want to. This game was such a treasure to find with it's phenomonal music and graphics, engrossing gameplay, twisted plot, and the variety of characters possible to play. I have lost a lot of sleep over this game and I'm not even half way done.
Solid, but contains the pitfalls of most tri-ace games...
My experience with developer tri-ace's games dates back to the original Playstation era with Star Ocean:The 2nd Story. Like most gamers on this side of the world, this was probably the one of the first tri-ace titles that had and created enough of a buzz to form a niche of fans. The other game, which is credited with a simular yet even bigger buzz, was the original Valkyrie Profile.
A Good Follow Up to a Fantastic Game
Valkyrie Profile is a cult classic.No matter how you look at it.It was one of those games you either loved or hated.Obviously enough people loved it enough for Square-Enix to re-release the original on the PSP and make a second one on the Playstation 2.The end result is a great game that should satisfy fans of the original.
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Editorial Review

Xbox 360 sets a new pace for digital entertainment. More than just a cutting-edge game system, Xbox 360 also integrates high-definition video, DVD movie playback, digital music, photos, and online connectivity into one sleek, small tower.Read more

Features

• All games are high-definition -- supports 16 - 9, 720p or 1080i with anti-aliasing
• 12x dual-layer DVD-ROM
• Supports Memory Units starting at 64MB
• 512MB internal memory (700 MHz GDDR3 RAM)

Reviews (382)

Totally not what I expected
I bought the Xbox 360 premium system 3 weekends ago and I took it back for a full refund the following weekend.I had trouble with the console locking up on me, and overheating.It was only a matter of 2 or 3 minutes of turning it on when it began to blow hot heat out the back of the console......it was just like having a space heater running in my bedroom. I assume it was on it's way to the "Ring Of Death" and that's why I took it back. The games aren't that great either. I feel the system was very rushed and has poor quality in the machines.My advice is avoid the Xbox 360.The origial Xbox is twice the machine and I have never had any problems with it.

AMAZING!Plz read my review!!
Some of the reviews for the 360 are done by ps3 fanboys who don t even own the console and give it a bad review. Just because they hate microsoft. The console is great I have had the console for 8 months and no problems what so ever.
Please don t listen to all the reviews that are poor because they are not true at all.
Some of the reviews for the 360 are done by ps3 fanboys who don t even own the console and give it a bad review.Just because they hate microsoft.The console is great I have had the console for 8 months and no problems what so ever.
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Features

• CD-ROM
• Create, build and run the most realistic city you can imagine
• Connect your metropolis with other cities you've created to form a massive region of SimCities
• Sculpt mountains, gouge valleys, and seed forests
• Deploy police cruisers and fire trucks to the scene
• For 1 player

Reviews (94)

buyer beware
The copy of SimCity4 that I purchased came without the access codes to support instillation. When I called Electronic arts all I got was an automated phone system... press 2 now... EA's manufacturing quality control is so poor that they had a selection for products without access codes! I could never find a way to talk with a human beibng about the problem. The automated voice suggested solution was to send the product to them at my expsnse to prove that it came without the access code! I have returned the game to Amazon for a refund. I would never buy another EA product.

One of the BEST GAMES
OK, let's put it straight. This game is very organized. It contains lots of options for transportaion and civic structures. The graphics are pretty darn good and the sound is mildly decent. But then there are the downs. It may get a bit sluggish when the city is VERY BIG!!! So, this game is still very good.
This game was good!
For those that have have played similar games like Sim City before, this one was great! I have played Sim City 2000, but that was years ago. I had found that game addicting. Now, years later, when I ordered Sim City 4: Deluxe Edition, I was blown away! This game is much better than 2000 could hope to be. They have resolved many of the issues that I had with the older game and then some. I have found this game to be addicting to, and have started different cities at the same time. I am working on getting the "perfect city" for me to be happy with. I highly recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of any of the Sim games. I could even say at times it was funny even to read the tongue-in-cheek sayings that come up just as you are starting up the game for the day like "Bureaucratizing Bureaucracies". It was not so much hilarious but, it can help you get in the "fun mode" to play the game. The advisors can get slightly annoying after awhile, especially when you have a different idea about what you want to see in your city than they do, but it is still overall a very entertaining game. My next purchase will most likely be Sims 2, for more of the Sims experience. ... Read more

Editorial Review

It's the dawn of a new age in real-time strategy (RTS) games. A brave New World is rising--a hostile yet beautiful world, filled with innovative gameplay, new strategic scenarios, eye-searing graphics and much more. Welcome to a world called Read more

Features

• Start out playing as the British and begin with a solid economy, or lead the French into an easy alliance with Native Americans - 8 total civilizations to choose from
• Work with Native Americans to your tactical advantage, for the first time ever
• Develop your own Home City, and customize it make it wealthier and more powerful as you take over Europe
• Explore the New World and create colonies while seeking out new resources and making allianes with the Native Americans
• Recover buried treasure from the Caribbean, hunt bison on the Great Plains, compete for trade routes and fortify the coast of New England

Reviews (161)

Addictive
This game is addictive on the online game space.The campaign play is okay.But everyone knows you can beat the regular games with ease.But when you play online, definitely definitely a big big winner!Lots of strategies, lots of options.
They ruined the Age of Empires reputation with this.
I played the original Age of Empires, both I and II, and their expansions, and for the time they were released, they were the best thing out, easily. For their time they were innovative, and brought new ideas, graphics and notions to the RTSs. However, this game does little that is innovative, and almost nothing that has not, by this time, been done in almost any other RTS. This game offers nothing new to the market.
It's kinda like crack
This is not a perfect game. It is unbalanced and at times over reliant on youu being able to micro the hell out of your villagers rather than creating any viable military strategies. Yet, for a period of about 2 months I did nothing but play this game. I would play alone. I would play with my roomates, then alone again. Once one of my roomates was bitter when I played alone, after saying earlier that I would play with him. It was collective addiction. All of us were addicted and obbsessed with the game. We would play till the early morning and also between classes, when we had 20 minutes or so to spare. This game consumed our lives and a soundtrack of power metal and elegies to the greatness of this game filled the air. We would speak of the intensity of addiction. We would mention all of the times that we thought about the game in the least opportune moments. I would lie to my girlfriend that I had essays to write in order to get another few hours to play the game. In fact, I would sneak out of her room at 12 in order to play the game till 4 or 5 in the morning.
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