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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)

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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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Sony brand memory card
Standard Sony brand memory card. Nothing spectacular, but the best Playstation memory cards are still made by Sony.

Okay...but not as strong
i don't have psone but my friend does.He can only save two game on it.When i get psone i'll get a stonger card. ... Read more

Features

• Experience new darker heroic fantasy universe in this adventure strategy RPG
• 6 campaigns and 30+ missions; cutting-edge technology; 3-D animated world
• Deep scalable turned-based battle system for challenging and tactical combats
• 80+ different creatures; 200+ skills; storyline with side quests and plot twists
• Battle opponents in exclusive Duel mode

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Game is way too slow with addition of 3D views
argh... I love HOMM series and played every one of them. Also played the entire series of Age of Wonders.
Fun Game But Also Hard
Heroes 5 is defintaly a fun game but it is really hard, i was on the last level for the first campiangn (sorry about the spelling) and i was at the last level and i could never beat it i thought about selling the game but i downloaded patch 1.1 it has a easy mode but it was still kinda hard but i beat the level :) The graphics would be a 4 out of 5 because it does have great graphics but when characters talk most of the time you never see there mouth move. The music is really good, and i hope this helped people out. Overall this game is really good (YAY!!! i'm on the second campiang on the second last level!!!! :)YAY)

Hard to enjoy
Darn, another great attempt to build from the beauty of HOMM 3, which was the best of the classic turn based adventure games.While I loved the colorful landscapes and 3D animation, I expereinced similar difficulty with the interface described by others.The game would lag significantly, especially when zooming.Also, sometimes, I couldn't get a path on open terrain (e.g. in an underground cavern), based on the view.Clicking on open ground wasn't enough, I would have to spin the camera angle until it would allow me to finally set the path. . . really frustrating.All of the animations and graphics are great, but these other issues take away from the enjoyment of the game. ... Read more

Features

• Grab a front seat for the ride of your life with the jaw-dropping Coaster Cam
• See every detail in stunning 3D with fully-controllable park cameras
• Cope with changing weather patterns and enjoy beautiful vistas, sunsets, moonlight and more
• Add your own MP3 music to backgrounds, rides and fireworks shows

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Not "Wild" about the Gold Pack
Despite what was written in the description this pack does not contaill all the expansion packs for RCT, just the water park. That being said, it is a good game and for under $20 you can't go wrong. (I had a pirated version of this game when it came out, but couldn't run it on my PC. Once I upgraded my system and played it a few times, I went ahead and bought it ... it's that good!)
Cole's Review age 7
It's really fun and there's lots of choices of roller coasters.Unlike Roller Coaster Tycoon 2, if you work in the sandbox mode you have unlimited amounts of money to build with.In 'Soaked' you can make pools, waterslides and new amusement rides. When you make pools the Peeps crowd into them. You do need a newer computer with lots of memory or it plays too slow. Cole

Endless fun until your PC runs out of memory
RCT3 (I own the single disc versions) is one of the most addictive simulations especially for theme park afficionados.
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Features

• Direct your people's military as you battle to control the galaxy
• Deep strategic elements as you establish your place - Ccolonize planets, establish trade routes, fight wars, research new technologies, sign treaties, build up a planet's industry & economy
• Research and design new ships -- full customization lets players create completely unique ships
• Create entire fleets and develop them strategically
• Multiple planets to explore and colonize - pick and choose what your planets will be used for

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Could Have Problems
The game's support for high-res video systems is poor.If you're running a res higher than 1400x1050, you'll get hash when starting the game.Their help files do nothing but warn you to update your video driver to the latest version.Their online support is in a Forum layout that is mostly from other users who likely won't have the same card or problem you're having.No where in the Readme's or help files does it tell your where you can modify the video settings prior to starting the game.You will have to go into My Documents\My Games and open the Prefs.ini file.Locate the resolution settings and change to the approprite numbers then save it.Make sure to have your display settings changed to match before trying to start the game.Max res for a desktop is listed in game as 1400x1050.If you're using a Widescreen monitor, max res you should set both the Prefs.ini and your display settings to is 1280x800.If you try to go any higher than those, you'll get a hash or blank screen.

Nice but buggy
was a nice game but with a higher end system it was real buggy with a few lockups

tired and repackaged
This game is nothing more than Gal Civ I repackaged with (slightly) better graphic.It plays basically the same - you don't need the tutorials at all.If you played the first game you can play this right out of the box.It was a big disappointment.After four days of having the game, its now just click, click, *Yawn*, click, click, *Yawn*, click... ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Dogz and catz look to you for care, guidance, and training
• Sign an adoption pledge promising to be a good Petz owner
• Weather effects and day-and-night cycles provide a more realistic setting
• Playscenes and mini-games create a whole new interactive experience
• Variety of dog and cat breedz to choose from; updated graphics

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Been a Petz fan since Petz2!
This game offers game play with no end, there is not only mini games where you can win prizes...but you also can play fetch and many other games with your petz.You can breed mixed dogs or purebred...and can even do selective breeding.
Haters Are Idiots
Hey, this is a great game. Just to tell the people who think this gaame is boring: Y'all must not be able to use a computer if you think there's nothing to do. Sure, this is a few-minutes-each-day game. But you can dress up your pets, you can breed them, (though I'm not sure about the crashing problem, I only had that with the fourth game installment) and you can use programs to make new breeds. For people who can't get any items, that's done with theminigames. And though you get bored after a half-hour to an hour, you go back to it the next day.

Great!!!!!
This Game is Great!!!!!!!
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Features

• CD-ROM
• Create and customize your own amusement park
• New 3-D graphics; complete camera control allows players to view their park from any angle
• The new CoasterCam lets you ride what you build
• Create your own family members and friends and add them to your park
• For 1 player

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Great Game
This game is really funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.The graphics are good.
A good game
this game is good but it takes some time for it to get fun but other wise it good the grafics are better but if you want a game that you know how to play instantly this isnt the game for you

A good game
this game is good but it takes some time for it to get fun but other wise it good the grafics are better but if you want a game that you know how to play instantly this isnt the game for you ... Read more

Features

• Find secrets in the train’s caboose, dining car, master suite
• Meet Frank and Joe Hardy as animated characters
• Play pachinko, sort heirloom dolls, and be a short order cook
• Explore a crypt, mining museum, and Jake’s mine
• New camera cell phone for taking pictures and calling for hints

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Interesting, and fun
Alright. Herinteractive, I admit, did a great job. A few parts I didn't like though... I felt that the Hardy Boys were supposed to be better than Nancy Drew, and considering that she is the main character, that was slightly depressing. I thought the new cellphone was awesome, except for the fact that I never used the camera on it. Maybe some others found some use for it. The puzzles were deliciously hard, and it had the right amount of challenge in it. The characters were OK. The graphics were lovely, and I was glad that we didn't have to stay in a rickety old train all the game. I'm looking forward to playing the latest nancy drew game!!

Fast moving!
This game was great! It's easy to get stuck at the beginning, but after you get off the train, it goes by really fast.
A Train Bound For Adventure...
Nancy Drew: Last Train To Blue Moon Canyon (13)
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Features

• CD-ROM
• Build your own empire of high-class restaurants in this action-oriented game
• Seat customers quickly, keep them fed, and watch the tips and profits roll in
• Grow your restaurant through 4 complete renovations; 50 challenging levels
• 5 different types of customers, each behaving uniquely
• Fast-paced puzzles; 2 modes of play--Career and Endless Shift

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Make A DASH for "Dinner Dash"
I rarely buy PC games, but this one is clever and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed playing the demo several times so I decided to purchase it. Yes, this is a game that you can play for hours and hours. Every so many years they come up with a game that captures the imagination. I remember being blown away by "Roller Coaster Tycoon." But games like "Dinner Dash," "Cake Mania," and "Luxor" are bringing the fun back. I like the fact that a lot of these games have different skill levels or goals that you have to reach. It's challenging. I'm an adult and I'm finding myself addicted to PC games again. It's hard to beat arcade classics like "Pac-Man" and "Centipede," but the current crop of PC games seems to be headed in the right direction.

Hours of entertaining play
The older I get, the more I appreciate what are called "casual games" - simple objectives, like Tetris are more my speed. I grew up playing Asteroids, Centipede, Root Beer Tapper & Frogger... in many ways, this game is a combination of all of those. The main character of the game tells her boss to shove it (in a nice way, of course) and starts her own restaurant. She has a variety of customers... college kids, senior citizens, businessmen & women - and all have different levels of patience, tipping and fuses.
Great PC Gaming
This is a great game. It's ery addictive, and doesn't get boring. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Strategy simulation game where players create and manage an amusement park
• compilation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 and expansion packs More than 200 rides and attractions to choose from; includes 25 rides from 5 real-world Six Flags theme parks
• Themes based on locations in 7 continents and various historical time periods
• For 1 player

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Still a winner!
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 Triple Thrill Pack is a great addition to the original RollerCoaster Tycoon lineup. Lots of new rides and scenery. Well worth the money if you still enjoy playing the older version of RCT.

Roller Coaster Tycoon II - version two of the classic
The original was perfect.This one is slightly better.One of the best PC strategy games ever.My son and I have been playing it foryears.

Suprisingly addictive

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Features

• CD-ROM
• Join Harry Potter on exciting adventures in this 4-in-1 game collection
• Master all things magical in a world filled with wizardry, fun, and danger
• Overcome adversity and challenges; turn-based battle sequences
• Interact with over 100 unforgettable characters from the book
• Enjoy stunning 3D environments and special effects

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Enjoyable even with Technical Glitches
Each of the games reaches a point where, in the words of one of the game's programmers, "poor coding kicks in." Rather than go through each of the points in the games where bugs surface, I'll simply suggest potential buyers go to EA Games' website and flip through the 4 pages of the technical support issues with the Harry Potter games on PC. If you still want to buy the set, then beware:at some point, there you or your kid will be, having a ball, and just about to -- [hey, what the..., why did the screen go black?!]. Caveat emptor.

A lot of fun!!!
I am currently playing the sorcerers stone. It is very fun. I like all of the puzzles. One thing that I don't like is that there is no freedom to wander around the castle. It is still very fun though.
Good summer fun
Good summer fun when it is too hot to be outside.Fun for all ages! ... Read more

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Features

• Real-time WWII strategy game spanning 5 campaigns from 1936 to 1953
• Play as one of 175 countries rather than just one of the classic "big boys"
• New technology and diplomatic features increase your options for game resolution
• Intelligence system lets you steal and sabotage equipment, control mass media, start riots, and even assassinate ministers
• Explore intriguing "what if" questions both during and beyond the classic WWII context

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Features

• CD-ROM
• Based on the 1st book and commemorates Nancy Drew’s 75th anniversary
• Drive Nancy’s classic blue roadster
• 1930 setting with vintage cars, clothes, and slang
• “Second Chance” option erases of making mistakes

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The Secret of the Old Clock is Fun Time Spent

omg
OMG how can u think the music is dull??????????? Its some of my favorite music for the games. It's lively. You might not like it but it's definatley not dull! Why would you have scary music in a friendly scene???? This game is not scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fun, But Short
I really like this game, especially that you get to drive [having 4 more years before I can even touch a wheel, this is awesome! :-)]and that it is set in 1930 (awesome!), and that you get to use a 1930 payphone (don't ask me why I like this, I just do. Maybe because you don't have to dial numbers? YAY!),and that you can talk to Nancy's dad (first time ever!) and that in my opinion, Bess and George are really funny in this one (and they have "a nosy busybody", as Bess puts it, sharing their phone line), and that you get to go fishing (though it's not exactly hard. Strange, the fish is in the same place.....EVERY. TIME.) and that there's a minature golf course (which, though sometimes annoying, is actually quite fun overall)! Sooo... what don't I like? For one thing, saying the game is based on the book is exagerating. Hello? The game is nothing like the book. OK, there's a clock. Oh look, another clock. And- *GASP* - ANOTHER clock???? As I recall, the book had ONE CLOCK (that was significant) in it! Also, Nancy stays at Lilac Inn in........the FOURTH book! Plus about every other change you can think of. (Guess what? In the game, the banker, Jim Archer, is about 50 and married, and the president of a bank. In the book, Helen Corning marries Jim Archer. I can tell you this: the two Jim Archers are NOT the same person.) OK. I don't really care if it's not like the book, it would be cool, bubt also pointless- you already know what is going to happen! So, I can see why the game is nothing like the book, but saying it is based on the book is not true! (In case you read the book and you think you know what the game is like.) I didn't really like the ending. It's different, which is good, but...I don't like it. (It's a...chase. No more said in case I spoil the ending.) But even though I probably seem like I hate the game, I actaully like it. It has pretty good graphics, an "upgrade" for the most part, there are quite a few puzzles, none particuarly challenging but more or less interesting, I like all the characteres, though Richard Topham and Jan Willobee talk a LITTLE too much. Plus I wanted to... do something to Jane. She annoys me SOOOO much.But she's funny (not on purpose)at least, her eyebrows go waaaaay up. It's funny. LOL. See for yourself. I actually reccomend this game if you don't mind solveing it quickly (I solved it in 7-8 hours, about 3-4 hours per day). It's good for beginners and people who like fast-movingn games. Overall, it's not at all a bad game. I play it over and over again! ... Read more

Features

• Choose from two crazy new themes - Jungle and Prehistoric
• 9 new scenarios, 8 great new roller coasters, 18 flat rides and 4 transport rides -- including a huge paddle steamer
• Select from 6 different wild animals, all with their own needs
• Maintain the grounds and keep the animals happy -- and have a tranquilizer gun ready in case they attack
• Play with the animals to keep them happy - then get them to breed for new attractions or for selling to other zoos & parks

Features

• Turn-based fantasy strategy game
• Introducing the unique "Job" system, allowing characters to train in different character classes
• Over 40 different monsters to encounter
• Incredibly detailed and complex storyline
• For 1 player

Features

• Perform like real NBA stars in this exciting basketball experience
• All-new animation system for authentic 5-on-5 gameplay
• New graphics engine provides striking detail and realism
• Commentators include voice of Marv Albert and former NBA star Steve Kerr
• NBA All-Star Weekend available as stand-alone game mode or within Dynasty mode

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Awesome Game!!
This is the best basketball game I have ever played on PC....graphics are just mind blowing...game play...and features....not to mention the price...EA really knows how to make games. Download the demo to give it a try first.

This game is great
This game has a lot of good features and it is very enjoyable. I recommended this game to anyone that likes basketball games and has a computer that works well with mid level games

Amazing Basketball Game
This was the best sports game ever when it was released. The dunks in this game are even better than the previous versions. The dynasty mode is fantastic. The freestyle innovations are outstanding. The dribble styles are neat. The competion modes can vary as much as you want them to. This can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. You get to choose between five difficulties of playing. You can change the abilities of each player in around twenty areas. There are settings for you to change how hard or easy it is for you and the opponent, seperately, to shoot the ball as well as do just about everything else. You can customize current players or make your own made up player that is good or not so good. Created players can be anywhere from five foot tall and one hundred twenty pounds to seven foot six inches tall and three hundred fifty pounds. You can do almost anything involving NBA basketball in this game.
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dull
Wasn't the very first Crash Bandicoot game supposed to become one of the all-time greatest Playstation games?That's what Sony thought would happen back in the day.After all, they promoted the game to death.Well look at that... didn't happen!And with good reason.The game is horrible.I can't believe ANYONE would prefer this junk over Sonic the Hedgehog or, especially, the Mario Bros. series.
Help
I want to buy this game b/c I love it, but I was wondering if It'll work on my PS2. Does anyone know?

My Favorite
Crash Bandicoot's my favorite video game character and all his work is genius.I'm looking forward to his latest video game installment, Crash Tag Team Racing.The game's graphics are good, the gameplay itself sounds amuzing, and the trailer (on GameSpot) prove how visually stunning it's going to be too.But, Crash's humble beginning is not the same as Mario and Sonic's were.It was much better, more creative, and bigger.
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