Get Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 with 7.1 Surround Sound

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***UPDATE 5/3/2013***

Okay, so I've had this set for almost 3 years now. About a month ago I did have to replace the charger (my own fault, cord got damaged) and while I was doing so I replaced the battery for the first time as, with all rechargeables, it had degraded a bit. Going through logitech's website I was able to get the battery kit for 5 and the charger for 10. I'm hoping to get another 3 years out of this set.



Some updated impressions: After 3 years the faux leather covering over the ear pads has worn off a bit. I wear glasses and I've noticed that most of the wear is where my glasses rub them. I can't fault logitech for this really, and I don't notice it when I wear them.



My signal range seems to have degraded just a little, and I'm considering replacing the wireless dongle as well (which can be done directly through logitech for 10 bucks).



I won't deny the photo evidence regarding the plastic ear cup joints that people have posted in the comments on this review, but I will say that I've had this headset for almost 3 years, I'm a bit of a clumsy drunk at times (especially when gaming), and while I definitely haven't abused the headset it has been dropped from time to time. Other than the ear pad coverings and a few scuffs, you'd never know it wasn't brand new. Maybe I'm just lucky, I don't know, but the three headsets I bought before this one (all in the 50-100 dollar range) each lasted less than a year. Under the same treatment, this headset has outlasted all 3 of them. Honestly, if they broke right now I would probably buy the same set again. I haven't found much else that provides the same functionality in the same price range.



My long term impression of sound quality--audiophiles prolly wouldn't be satisfied, you can't crank them obscenely loud with strong bass without hearing some distortion. However, they definitely more hold their own in terms of gaming oriented headsets. At reasonable volume levels they're crisp and clear with good bass. I have grown addicted to the 7.1. I often tell people in first person shooters that 70% of my aiming is through sound at this point. It's hard to play without it.



My only real complaint is that the software is a bit buggy. Sometimes you have to relaunch it for the headset to be recognized properly and to get proper 7.1 playback. It's not much of a problem...but it can be annoying.



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First, off, I've only had this headset for a day. I can't really go into detail about sound quality, how good the surround sound is, etc. However, I feel like I need to clarify a couple of things.



There are two major issues that people have been complaining about with this headset: the "flimsy plastic" joints holding the ear cups on, and the lack of a graphic equalizer. Please disregard anyone who mentions either of these two "problems," because it is completely false.



If you look closely at the ear cup joints, yes, there is plastic there. However, if you pay attention, the plastic isn't actually the part that's moving. It's merely a covering for the actual joint. On the back of the box, under "Durability," it clearly states that the joints are made from an aircraft grade aluminum alloy. This is a very well made product guys, I get no sense that, if treated properly (take your game rage out on something that costs a bit less, children) it will ever break on me.



Now, I'm not quite sure why people are saying there's no graphic equalizer, and that they are limited to bass and treble adjustments. Directly below the bass/treble bars, there's a big button that looks like a graphic equalizer. If you click it, guess what happens. Yep, a 10 band EQ pops right up, complete with preamp volume adjustment. If you have this turned on, it grays out and overrides the bass/treble adjustments.



Now that I've cleared that up, I'll give my one day impressions on the product.



Super comfortable. I have a fairly large head, and yes, the headset does squeeze a little tighter than what you might be used to, but that's because the headband is made of metal and not cheap plastic. It's the squeeze of quality, learn to love it. It's not a bad thing at all, you just might not be used to it. After a few days of breaking it in, I doubt I'll even notice.



The sound quality seems fantastic so far. I'm still working on getting it to sound just right with my game of choice, TF2. With movies, music, tv shows, etc, it's just amazing. Crystal clear, rich, amazing sound.



I initially had problems with the mic, people in Team Fortress 2 were telling me that it was cutting out, and screwing up sound for everyone (if you've ever played the game, you know what I'm talking about). This was fixed by turning the mic gain way way down. I've been so used to mics that are super quiet, so I had windows set to max out and boost mic input, and maxed out mic input through the game as well. Turned the levels down quite a bit and presto, clear as a bell.



One thing I don't like, the mic level resets itself every time I unplug the headset (rather, the usb dongle) then plug it back up. It remembers every other setting, just not mic gain. I've solved this by setting one of the G keys to reduce mic gain, so if I ever launch a game and accidentally leave it set too high, I can easily fix it on the fly.



Speaking of the G keys, I was kind of disappointed that they work with ventrilo, but not teamspeak. No big deal though. Still, I was hoping to be able to sit on my porch and chill in our TS channel and be able to chat with people. (I have to go outside to smoke here...ahem >.>...you know what I mean.)



The wireless range and battery life really seem to be just as good as advertised, which was a very nice surprise. I can go anywhere in my house and still have completely clear audio. The majority of my front porch gets signal as well, and that's going between three walls. Last night I went in game with only a partial charge, the software said 7 hours of battery life left. I played a little over two hours, left game, and it said I still had five hours left. Good stuff.



I love this headset. Completely. After years of frustration over broken wires ruining headsets, I could not be happier with this product. If you've got a nice, functioning headset already, like a g35 or whatever, I couldn't justify telling you to purchase this. However, if you've got a cheap POS, or if you're in the market to buy a new headset because you rolled over your current pair's wires one too many times with your chair, I couldn't recommend this enough. I've never spent this much money on one before, I've always been in the 50-70 dollar range. Dropping 160 wasn't easy for me to do, money is tight these days. I don't regret the purchase at all.

Buy PlayStation TV

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I think that I might genuinely love the PlayStation TV.



That being the case, you might be wondering why I've given it a 3 star review. Well, there are reasons for that. Hang in there and I'll get to them. But to begin with, maybe I should explain just what the PlayStation TV is, as there seems to be some confusion surrounding the purpose of the device.



In a nutshell, the PlayStation TV is a stripped down version of the PlayStation Vita. It runs the same OS, it has the same interface, and it plays the same software (with some caveats. More on that later.)



For a person like me, there are two major draws to this microscopic games console: it's between $100 and $150 cheaper than the Vita (depending on the model you buy) and can be connected to a television via HDMI. This is very important to me because I'm not keen on handheld gaming in general, especially when the device in question relies heavily on a touch screen interface. I have trouble keeping touch screens clean, and the Vita itself never feels particularly comfortable in my big Rock Bitter hands.



Because I'm not much of a mobile gamer, I never take the Vita out of the house and would greatly prefer to play my games on a TV. This console allows me to do that. The system is equipped with ports for both Vita memory cards and physical Vita game cards, so whether you prefer to buy Vita games digitally or physically, you're all set to play. The system is also capable of playing PS1 Classics and PSP games, although in this regard it only supports digital content as the system lacks a UMD port or a CD drive.



It's worth noting that the unit comes pre-packaged with an HDMI cable, which is something that was woefully missing from previous gen console releases. It doesn't come with a charger cable for the DualShock 3, but I got the version sans controller and game, so that's not too surprising. I suspect the bundle will probably come with the cable.



Unfortunately, the system continues to use Sony's proprietary (and expensive) memory cards. The upshot of this is that if you're a pre-existing Vita owner and you've already got a memory card full of content, you can pop it into the PlayStation TV and, after associating the console with your PSN account, continue to play that content immediately. The only downside is that when the PlayStation TV "rebuilds" the data base at first launch, any wallpapers you have set up or folders you have arranged on the Vita are gone. You'll need to re-organize everything manually. On the plus side, once you've done this you never have to do it again. I moved the memory card back and forth between the Vita and the PlayStation TV several times, and both systems kept their intended wallpapers and folders.



If you've ever used the Vita, then you're already familiar with the basic interface and functionality of the PlayStation TV. Given the lack of touch screen, the DualShock 3 or DualShock 4 is utilized to navigate the system's bubble-themed content screens. I was initially worried that Sony didn't redesign the UI to be more controller friendly, but it's surprisingly intuitive given that it was designed specifically with touch screen in mind.



At this point, you may be wondering how the games look when blown up on an HD television. The Vita's native resolution is 960 x 544, but the PlayStation TV upscales the image to 1280 x 720. This upscaling hardware was built into the original OLED Vita -- presumably they had intended to release a kit that allowed you to connect the Vita to your TV, as had previously been done with the PSP -- but it was stripped from the redesigned Vita when the decision was made to release a micro-console instead.



[UPDATE: I've been fooling around with the system settings and I've discovered that it's possible to play Vita, PSP and PS1 games at a resolution of 1080i. You have to manually select the resolution, and my TV display reports that the games do indeed output correctly while playing. The increase in quality is minimal to these eyes, but I thought it was worth mentioning all the same.]



So how do the games look? It depends on what you're playing. Vita games tend to look extremely nice. The first game I tested was Persona 4 Golden, and I was really impressed by how sharp and vivid the image quality was. I booted up the PS2 version of the game and looked at them side by side, and the Vita version looks significantly better on my 40" HD TV than the PS2 version, which is crazy when you consider the size of the Vita's screen. The PS2 is designed to output images at 640 x 480, so the Vita already natively outputs a better picture than the old non-HD consoles. There is some unappealing motion blur when wandering around the game world, but that's present in the PS2 version as well.



The next Vita games I tested were SteamWorld Dig and Muramasa Rebirth. The beautiful hand drawn art goes a long way in making these games look really good on the PlayStation TV. In the case of SteamWorld Dig, the resolution obviously isn't as good as that of the PS4 or PC version, but if the only version you can play is on the Vita, you're not going to notice the difference. Similar 2D titles -- Hotline Miami, Retro City Rampage, Dragon Fantasy Book 1 -- hold up well, too.



I then moved on to Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus. I didn't play the game for a significant amount of time, but it holds up stunningly well given that it's a fully rendered 3D title. It's gorgeous to look at. Textures are smooth and clean, and character models are particularly impressive. There seems to be at least some level of anti aliasing at work, and I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Team Ninja were made aware that this game would one day need to be upscaled to TV sizes. In terms of performance, it runs just as it does on the Vita handheld but with the benefit of playing on a full size controller. For me, that makes a world of difference.



On a whim, I tried to boot up The Walking Dead: Season 1, fully expecting it to be incompatible, but was surprised to see it fully functional. The PlayStation TV emulates the touch screen and touch pad using the L and R stick. Clicking L3 brings up a pointer hand that can be used to select on-screen prompts, while clicking the R3 button brings up two pointer hands that represent your left and right index finger for use on the touch pad. It works well enough, but I wouldn't say it's the ideal way to play games like this. Hotline Miami is another example of a game that you'd probably be better off playing on the actual Vita or PS3, as the emulated touch screen cursors just don't feel right.



PSP games fare slightly worse than Vita titles. Unlike the Vita, PlayStation TV has absolutely no filtering options that I can find. This means that some games look significantly rougher than others, especially during cut scenes. In game text is often pixilated as well. I'm honestly not sure why the Bilinear filtering option has been stripped. Perhaps it will be restored in a future update.



I've only had time to test out Persona, Persona 3 Portable, Final Fantasy IV and Lunar: Silver Star Harmony. Most of these games look passable on a 40" HD TV, but it's nothing to write home about. The hand drawn aesthetic of Lunar helps it a lot, but the pre-rendered cut scenes are blurry and the in-game text is jagged. Persona 3 Portable suffers from the same problem regarding text and art, but whenever you're in a dungeon or in combat -- the only time the game uses full-on 3D rendering -- the game looks a little bit better. Final Fantasy IV is the one stand out, looking as gorgeous as I've ever seen it even when blown up to 720p with no filtering. There's something to be said for well done, hand drawn sprites. They hold up.



Given that the native resolution of the PSP is 480 x 272, and given that the PlayStation TV seems to do more upscaling than the Vita itself, I'd say that this is about as good as we could ever hope for PSP games to look on an HD TV. They certainly look better than when using the original PSP's TV hookup kit.



PlayStation Classics look exactly the same as they do on the PS3, having been upscaled from their native resolution to 720p. Game play wise, using the PlayStation TV is an improvement over the Vita because the DualShock controller natively supports the use of the L2 and R2 buttons, whereas on the Vita you have to map those buttons to the touch screen or touch pad.



A good example of improved controls can be seen in Final Fantasy VIII: during combat, you have to hold down the select button and tap the triangle button in order to boost your Guardian Forces. On the Vita, this is a serious chore due to button placement, but on the PlayStation TV the layout is exactly as it was on the original DualShock controller. That helps a lot.



Now we come to one of the caveats I mentioned earlier in the review: not all games are compatible with the PlayStation TV.



Sony has released a list of compatible titles that number in the 700 range. That's an impressive launch library of Vita, PSP and PS1 games, but it doesn't hit all the major releases. Certain Vita titles that rely heavily on the touch screen and touch pad are not compatible with the PlayStation TV. Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Gravity Rush, Soul Sacrifice, Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention, and Silent Hill: Book of Memories are but a few of the games that I was unable to test due to lack of compatibility.



There are some inexplicably incompatible titles in the PSP library as well. As of this writing, Final Fantasy III is unplayable on the PlayStation TV. Given that every other PSP game I own will play just fine, this one is a head-scratcher. I've also read that Sony has removed some PSP and PS1 games from their original compatibility list, including Metal Gear Solid and Valkyria Chronicles 2, and I can't seem to get Plants vs Zombies to play despite still being on Sony's list. So be sure to do a little research before purchasing a game.



Sony has promised that most upcoming Vita releases will work with the PlayStation TV -- Freedom Wars and Tales of Hearts R are both confirmed compatible -- and they will be trying to bring compatibility to some older titles as well. Ys: Memories of Celceta, Soul Sacrifice and Disgaea 3 are unplayable at launch, but the Japanese versions of these games received patches making them Vita TV-friendly earlier in the year. It is to be hoped that the North American releases will receive the same treatment.



Another key feature of the PlayStation TV is its ability to stream PS4 games to other TVs in the house. This is a great idea in theory, but how much you use this feature will depend on the quality of your Wi-Fi setup and whether or not you're willing to take a resolution/frame rate trade-off for the convenience of not having to move the PS4. The remote play feature only allows for output in 720p and 30fps regardless of whether the game you're streaming is capable of 1080p and 60fps. The sound also takes a quality hit, as the PlayStation TV does not support 5.1 surround sound. Your games will always be down mixed to stereo.



I haven't been able to test this feature myself as I do not yet own a PS4, but I plan to pick one up in January and will update my review accordingly once I've had time to try it.



Some people have asked whether the PlayStation TV would make a good replacement for set-top boxes such as the Roku or Apple TV. In its current state, I wouldn't recommend it for strictly movie/TV watching purposes. There just aren't enough apps. Netflix is supposed to be available on the system, but as of this writing it will not boot. That's immensely frustrating, as a part of the reason I wanted the system was to be able to move Netflix into other rooms of the house without having to move a console or PC.



Other notable multimedia apps -- such as Hulu Plus, Vudu, Amazon Instant, WWE Network and HBO GO -- are woefully absent. Perhaps as time goes on the PlayStation TV will grow to rival other streaming set-top boxes, but that time is not now.



So at the end of the day, is the PlayStation TV worth the $100 investment? Perhaps. It depends on what you expect to get out of the system. I'm a gamer who greatly prefers playing games on a TV rather than on a handheld, and with but a few noticeable exceptions, the PlayStation TV lets me do that. There are some holes in the library that desperately need filling, and the multimedia functionality could really stand to be beefed up, but if you're interested in Vita games but aren't interested in the handheld itself, the PlayStation TV is a middle-of-the-road solution that will allow you to experience some stellar games without cracking the bank wide open.

Buy Luigi amiibo

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This is amazing! Toad is an amazing Amiibo because he's the best character since sliced bread!

Buy Toad amiibo

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Get Logitech G105 Gaming Keyboard with Backlighting

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This is the same keyboard as the Call of Duty MW3 G105 keyboard. The only difference is that the Call of Duty version has a Call of Duty logo at the top of the keyboard and the keys for the MW3 version light up green, while this version light up blue. And the MW3 keyboard goes for between 22 and 30 bucks here on amazon and this version currently goes for about 60 bucks. So as long as you don't mind a 1 by 3 inch Call of Duty MW3 logo that version may be a much better deal for you. Either way this keyboard has very nice back lighting on the keys and for twenty or thirty bucks is an extremely good deal. Very responsive, and way better than any other keyboard in that price range. I myself just put a very nice Adventure Time sticker right over the lame Call o' Duty logo. :)

Get Logitech G27 Racing Wheel

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Product Description

A simulator-grade racing wheel, the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel is designed to deliver the definitive sim racing experience for the PC and PLAYSTATION3. It features a powerful, dual-motor force feedback mechanism with exceptionally quiet helical gearing; a six-speed shifter with push-down reverse gear; integrated RPM/shift indicator LEDs; a comfortable 11-Inch leather-wrapped rim; and steel gas, brake, and clutch pedals.






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Vine Customer Review of Free Product (What's this?) I had the privilege of owning its predecessor several years ago, the G25, so I knew mostly what to expect with this new G27, but I was still expecting so much more from Logitech. The expression "Logitech giveth and Logitech taketh away" seems most pertinent.



So, let's start:



Opening the box and getting everything out is very simple. All the parts are well designed, but you're immediately greeted with what I think is the biggest issue with the G25/27 set, - the cables. So many cables! 400 cables! (at least it feels like it)



The wheel has a cable coming out of it that goes into your PS3; the pedals have a cable coming out of it; the shifter has a cable coming out of it, and then there's the power brick that has a cable to be plugged in. All these cables plug into the wheel itself, and it's definitely not a pretty sight. I don't know about other people, but I don't have a place where I can leave my steering wheel/shifter/pedals plugged in 24/7, so setting all this up and putting it away again is a COMPLETE pain in the rear.



Putting the cable issue aside, there's a lot to like with the G27. It's an improvement over the G25 in many ways:



1.) The G27 wheel uses helical gears (or diagonal-cut gears) vs the G25's straight-cut gears. What this means is that there's a reduction in noise when turning the wheel, and it's also smoother while maintaing powerful force feedback! Great stuff!



2.) The shifter on the G27 no longer has a sequential mode (i.e. clicks up and down only), which is no big loss to me. I prefer either the regular 6-speed or using the paddle shifts on the wheel. While it may seem that this is still a LOSS compared to the G25's 6-speed AND sequential shifting, the new addition to the G27 is that the gears don't CLICK into place. On the G25, every gear change would greet you with a CLICK as the gear was put into place. Logitech have removed this sound so the gear movements don't hurt your ears with their plastic sounds as the G25 did. Now, some people have modified their G25 shifters to remove this sound, but it voids your warranty and I've read of several people irreparably breaking their shifters by doing this... In any case, for me, the G27 shifter is an improvement over the out-of-the-box G25 shifter.



3.) The pedals are now adjustable, which makes it a joy to heel-and-toe while racing. The pedal layout is a huge deal more comfortable than on the G25 pedals. This, for me, is a huge improvement. My right foot would get very uncomfortable with the G25 layout.



4.) There's a new set of tachometer LEDs on the wheel, though I've yet to play any game that supports them yet... It's a neat little feature, though, if it does as advertised.



5.) The G27 also has some more buttons on the steering wheel, which you can customize, of course.



So how does it play?



VERY well, depending on the software!



Need for Speed: Shift PS3:



I first tried out Need for Speed: Shift on the Playstation 3, and was pleasantly surprised to see that no setup is needed, and the controls just work. In fact, it even shows you a picture of the wheel/pedals on the control screen (albeit just the G25, but still...). It's great to have the wheel work out of the box with no tinkering. THAT said, there's perhaps too much force feedback in Shift to be particularly comfortable. The faster you get, the more the wheel fights with you. At 120mph, it's very hard to keep the wheel straight. I've track-driven several times at near 150mph speeds at times, and I can safely say my steering wheel doesn't fight me in real life like it did in the game...



So, for ease of use with Shift, I'd say 5/10. It's just too hard to keep the wheel straight at relatively high speeds...



Gran Turismo: Prologue PS3:



NOW we're talking. None of the fighting I experienced in Need for Speed: Shift, and plenty of smooth corners and subtle force feedback. It's fair to say the force feedback is a tad muted in Prologue, but it's infinitely more comfortable to play than Shift, and a real joy to hit those apexes time and time again. 9/10.



Overall, this wheel is excellent, but the pain of setting it up is just too much to ignore. It really is a cable nightmare. The wheel, pedals and shifter could easily be wireless by this point, meaning the only cable needed would be a power cable to the steering wheel for the force feedback to work. I suspect the inevitable G29 will remedy this, as the way the G27 currently works is a direct copy of the G25 which is 3 years old as of November, 2009.



Overall, though, a great wheel, if you can be bothered to go through the setting it up...!



4/5



Note: This wheel is for PC AND PS3.

Get Dying Light [Online Game Code]

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Platform: PC Download

Dying Light is a first-person, action survival horror game set in a vast and dangerous open world. During the day, players traverse an expansive urban environment overrun by a vicious outbreak, scavenging the world for supplies and crafting weapons to defend against the growing infected population.



At night, the hunter becomes the hunted, as the infected become aggressive and more dangerous. Most frightening are the predators which only appear after sundown. Players must use everything in their power to survive until the morning’s first light.



Good Night. Good Luck.



PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Survive the Night – During the day, players roam free and scavenge for supplies and weapons. But at night, the world undergoes a deadly transformation: the hunter becomes the hunted as the infected grow more aggressive and numerous, and something far more sinister awakens to stalk its prey.

• Free Running Movement – Whether tracking prey or escaping predators, Dying Light lets players swiftly navigate the world by seamlessly leaping between buildings, grappling up walls and pouncing on unsuspecting enemies.

• Welcome to the Quarantine – Dying Light is set in a vast open world, delivering expansive and varied environments, a wide variety of enemy classes and a hopeless tale of survival where resources are scarce and the infected are not the only threat.

• Brutal Melee and Ranged Combat – get up-close using a variety of light and heavy weapons including knives, bats, axes, sledgehammers and more exotic weaponry or utilize guns and other firepower to take down enemies from a distance.

• Choose Your Play Style – Dying Light features four playable characters that can be fully customized and upgraded to match any play style.

• Craft Your Weapon – Why use a wrench when you can use a wrench wrapped in electrified barb wire? Dying Light’s sizeable crafting system enables players to create a slew of new, more potent weapons and equipment, as well as specialized ammunition.

• Breathtaking Visuals and Gameplay – Dying Light is the first game powered by Chrome Engine 6, a cutting edge incarnation of Techland’s proprietary technology, designed from the ground up for the new console generation, DirectX 11 and other advanced solutions.

Minimum System Requirements:

• Supported OS:Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 8 64-bit / Windows 8.1 64-bit


• Processor: Intel Core i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz


• RAM: 4 GB RAM DDR3


• Hard Disk: 40 GB


• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6870 (1GB VRAM)


• DirectX: Version 11


• Sound: DirectX compatible


• Additional Info: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)

Recommended System Requirements:

• Supported OS:Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 8 64-bit / Windows 8.1 64-bit


• Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz


• RAM: 8 GB RAM DDR3


• Hard Disk: 40 GB


• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 290 (2GB VRAM)


• DirectX: Version 11


• Sound: DirectX compatible


• Additional Info: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)

Steam account required for game activation and installation

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Another hyped up game just to be let down. Same old game play, and the graphics look horrible on my desktop. This shouldn't be the case, I am running an Intel Core i7, 32 GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 with 4GB VRAM. Story line is fair to say the least. Luckily I got this game for $33.00 thanks to the pre-order guarantee. If you are on the fence or debating this game, I say wait, even at $49.99 you are over paying.

Get Elgato - Game Capture HD

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► PLEASE NOTE: This review was originally done back in July 2012 (same goes for the video). Elgato have over the years been improving upon improving the software's features and usability even more than what was originally a top game capturing software.



There are now two device options to choose from:

1) Elgato Game Capture HD: The first model which is what my review is based on. This model supports devices via its HDMI & A/V inputs. This one is more suited for the last generation of consoles and prior such as the PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360. You can only record up to 30fps with this device.



2) Elgato Game Capture HD60 Featuring just HDMI inputs, this is made for the newer generation of consoles such as the PlayStation 4 & Xbox One... Well basically anything that supports HDMI. This newer version can also record up to 1080p 60fps!



Below you will find my original review for the Elgato Game Capture HD, followed by any updates I've made thereafter. It's a long review, however I hope it will help you make the right decision based on your needs.



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♦ Introduction ♦



When it comes to capturing gameplay from your consoles, you want as good quality as you can get so you can show your friends or the world those amazing moments in detail.



The problem is there are so many different game captures to choose from these days such as Roxio, AverMedia, Hauppauge +more, that it can be a daunting task to choose the right one.



Whilst I can't comment on the others being bad or good due to the fact I haven't personally tried them myself, I can safely say that 'Elgato Game Capture HD' offers simple connectivity, ease of use and very high quality.



♦ Box Contents & System Requirements ♦



So what's in the box?:

Game Capture Device | AV Cable(PS3) | Unencrypted HDMI Cable(Xbox or use as pass-through) | Component Cable | Mini USB - USB cable.



Minimum system requirements:

* Mac: Mac OS X 10.7, 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU.

* PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz dual core CPU.

* Sound card | 4 GB RAM | Built-in USB 2.0 port | You will also need an internet connection to download the software from Elgato's official website as there is no software disk included.



♦ Set-Up ♦



Setting everything up was extremely simple:



Step 1) Download the game captures software.



Step 2) Connect your console to the 'Game Capture HD' using the appropriate cable:



- PS3: You need to use the AV cable rather than HDMI cable, this is because the PS3's HDMI port is encrypted (You can still get 1080i quality).

- Xbox: Use the HDMI cable provided.



Step 3) Link the 'Game Capture HD' and HDTV together via HDMI cable.



Step 4) Insert the USB cable included to both your computer and 'Game Capture HD'.



Step 5) Load up the software.



Step 6) Turn on your console.



- IMPORTANT PS3 Information: PS3 users will need to go to their PS3 "Settings" - "Display Settings" - "Video Output Settings" - "Components / D-Terminal" - When selecting resolution, make sure "1080p" is NOT selected, only go up to "1080i".



The PS3 auto-detects when an HDMI cable is used, but it doesn't auto-detects the AV input. The way I got around this was hooking the PS3 up directly to the TV(whilst AV cables were also connected to the game capture), I then went to the display settings and clicked on "Component / D-Terminal", once selected I had quickly removed the HDMI from the PS3 and connected it to the 'Game Capture HD', this solved the problem and took only 30 seconds for me to do.



Step 7) If there is no picture displayed on the game capture software, go to the 'Game Capture HD Settings' which can be located within the "Device" box under the "Capture" tab. The setting button is to the right-hand side and looks like a hammer and spanner crossed over. It is important to have the "Input Device" on the right settings, after selecting the right option, you should have your gaming consoles screen displayed on the software. *Note*; the software has a few seconds delay on game footage, so use your TV to play games.



Step 8) Tweak other settings if necessary, then your done!



Set-up took barely 5 minutes overall, I was very pleased with how easy it was to set-up. :)



♦ Software / Use ♦



The computer specs I used whilst using the 'Game Capture HD' software were:

* Windows 7 64-bit Operating System | Intel i7 960 3.2 GHz Processor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 Graphics Card | 12GB RAM.



First of all, the installation process was error free(always a good start), the program loads up promptly and so far I have yet to see it crash.



The layout is basic in a good way and is very easy to navigate, you have simple settings to choose from such as where you would like the gameplay recordings to be saved, the quality of the video files(which will impact the file size) and adjustments in the picture output.



As for recording gameplay, couldn't be any simpler, just press the big red button to start the recording process and press it again to stop.



To the right of the record button you have a "time-shift" bar, this is probably the best feature I have ever seen. Lets say you decided to stop recording because the game your playing is not going in your favour, then out of the blue you do the most epic thing you have every done in gaming history, which of course could not be re-created even with the highest bit of luck... well don't despair, the software keeps an ongoing backup for a certain period of time, which by using the "time-shift", you can go back in time to record that epic moment.



There is also an edit tab available, however it is very basic. Tools available are 'trim' & 'delete', it basically lets you keep the good parts and throw the bad out. For those wanting that extra editing experience, I would suggest something like Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 (other software's available).



The final part of the edit section is a quick share where you can click on lets say "YouTube", then all you have to do is type in your account details and it uploads the video for you.



♦ Overall Opinion ♦



Overall I think this is a completely solid package, and whilst it may seem a tad expensive, I do feel you get your monies worth and would highly recommend!



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♦ Review Update ♦



Since the review had initially been published, there have been several significant updates for the software:



1) Now supports 1080p.



2) Live Commentary: This is my most favourite update for the software, it lets you capture your voice by using a microphone that's connected to your computer, results are fantastic and I use it all the time.



To use, you have to enable the microphone icon and then select the microphone from the "Audio In", there is also an option which when checked, reduces the game volume as when your talking through the microphone which delivers a fantastic balance between game & microphone audio.



When you decide to stop recording using this feature, as you would before, give it 5-10 seconds after you have finished your gaming before you click to stop recording, this will ensure nothing is cut off.



3) Stream live gameplay onto websites such as Twitch.



4) You can now record from your standard definition retro gaming consoles.



5) Now confirmed it works with Nintendo Wii U via HDMI!



6) Xbox One Console will work with the Elgato.



7) Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) is now supported, you'll just have to make sure the HDCP is disabled within the PS4 settings.



- ♦ - Current software available is 'Version 2.0'. - ♦ -



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- ♦ - Elgato Game Capture HD -VS- Hauppauge HD PVR 2 GE+ - ♦ -



After recently having the chance to use the HD PVR 2 GE+, I have decided to do a mini comparison below:

(+ Positive | / Neutral | - Negative).



♦ Elgato:



+ Sleek looking, very lightweight and portable.

+ Simple and clean looking software.

+ Time-shift mode (allows you to go back in-time to record the footage you've missed).

+ Advanced microphone features (Game audio dimming when talking).

+ No power adapter needed.



/ Cables aren't too long (Great for people who love less clutter, not good for people who have their devices further away).



- Requires much higher computer specs to use on your computer:

Windows 7, Windows 8 or later | 2.0 Ghz (or higher) dual core CPU, or 2.0 Ghz (or higher) multi-core i3, i5 or i7 CPU | Sound card | 4GB Total Installed RAM (or higher) | Built-in USB 2.0 port.



♦ Hauppauge:



+ PVR 2 In my opinion looks cooler, especially when the LED lights up.

+ Instant record button on the PVR 2.

+ 5.1 surround sound support via optical cable.

+ Comes with additional editing software where you can add text and effects.

+ Not too demanding on computer specs: Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit), Windows Vista or Windows XP Service Pack 3 | PC with 3.0 GHz single core or 2.0 GHz multi-core processor | 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended) | Graphics card with 256 MB memory | Sound card | USB 2.0 Port.



/ Cables are long (This for me is EXTREMELY handy for my recent set-up, but some could see this as a nuisance).



- Requires the use of a power adapter.



♦ Both:



+ They are both normally available with a similar price-tag.

+ Easy to set-up.

+ Software is simple to navigate.

+ Commentary features.



- Requires computer to be turned on to pass-through to TV.



Picking one over the other is a very hard choice because they both have their positives and both output top quality.



To date... I much prefer the Elgato software mainly down due to the advanced mic & time-shift features, but when it comes to practicality for my needs, the PVR2GE+ wins with it's longer cables, one-push record and is less resource heavy on my computer.



Both are very good contenders in the Game Capture market and both deserve 5 stars, I would recommend either one so it entirely depends on which suite your needs the most.

Get HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset - Black (KHX-H3CL/WR)

CUSTOMER REVIEW



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Get The Elder Scrolls Online - PC/Mac

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Let me first start this review by saying that I am a huge fan of past Elder Scrolls games - Oblivion being one of my most played games of all time. That being said, I have found Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) to barely resemble the games that I have loved so much in the past. I was ready to accept ESO as its own entity, even in the event that it diverged from the tried and true Elder Scrolls formula, but I feel that ESO does not have enough merit on its own to be worth the price. Yet.



I'm going to attempt to rate the main components of the game, please understand that this is just my opinion as someone who has played the game. I played the game for a solid week at least and made 4 characters during that time - at least one in each of the starting alliances, just to try a little bit of everything the game had to offer. I understood beforehand that this comes with a 15$ monthly subscription fee and I am 100% alright with that.



To list a few recent-ish MMOs that I've played for backstory - Star Wars galaxies, Star Wars: The old republic, Guild Wars, Guildwars 2, Tera, Rift, Lord of the rings online, Final Fantasy: A realm reborn, The secret World.. Etc.



One quick note before we get started - I did NOT experience any lag or login issues whatsoever in my entire time playing the game.



The UI (User Interface) - 3 out of 5 stars



The UI in ESO is similar to the typical UI in past Elder scrolls games such as Skyrim and will be familiar to anyone who has played those games, but somehow it feels.. Lesser. Like something is missing. It's a difficult thing to explain, but from reading other reviews I see that many others feel the same way that I do. I would suggest watching a few reviews on youtube if you're on the fence about this.



The Combat System - 1 out of 5 stars



This for me, was the absolute weakest point of my entire experience. I started my first character intending to be primarily an archer. I immediately noticed how.. Detached the impacts seem. You barely even need to aim your bow - Just point in the general direction of your target and they will home in for you. This may seem necessary for an MMO, but it causes major issues when you are facing multiple targets. Healing is the same way, you will often find yourself hitting the wrong target. Even worse, when your arrows hit the target, there is little reaction from it. You just keep firing until it runs out of health. I eventually gave in and picked up a couple swords, which were leaps and bounds better than the archery. If you are familiar with the MMO 'Tera' (Which is FREE now, if you're looking for something else to try) You will notice a similarity in mechanics. Left click for light attack, right click to block, Etc.. With such a simple system you would think that they would have nailed it, but it still feels so much less visceral than any other non-tab targeting MMO I've ever played. Also, first person mode is virtually unusable in my opinion. Maybe it just didn't click with me, but I couldn't handle it for more than a few moments.



Graphics - 3 out of 5 stars



This is a difficult thing for me to rate, and I'll tell you why. While the character models are beautifully detailed, most of the landscapes and town areas are extremely dull and boring, which is very disappointing since we've come to expect gorgeous worlds from Elder Scrolls games. When I created my first character, I was surprised at how detailed the creator system was. ESO definitely has that going for it, at very least. Unfortunately, the first 10-15 areas I made it to were unbelievably dull. Buildings were very poorly modeled, water effects were not great. Another thing that I didn't like was that It was almost as if the sky itself was acting as a ceiling, barely 20 feet up. It all felt very claustrophobic, especially in snowy areas. and yes, I cranked it up to ultra for a little while just to be fair.



Questing - 2 out of 5 stars



I've read quite a few reviews on Amazon and other sites, and many people seem to really enjoy the questing system in ESO, so take my comments with a grain of salt. The voice acting is very good, but there are only 5-6 voice actors, so things begin to seem very familiar very quickly, But that was the case in a lot of Elder Scrolls games, so no big complaint there. The quests themselves do seem to have a little more storyline backing them than many other MMOs, which is a welcome addition. However, I found that they are far too 'Instanced' to be enjoyable in my opinion. For example - Imagine standing in a room full of other players, when suddenly they all completely disappear just because you picked up a new quest, or continued a quest line you already had. This happened to me nearly every time I finished a quest that wasn't a token 'Collect 5 slime livers' type of quest. I found this to be very disruptive and immersion shattering. Another HUGE problem is that once you have finished these quest lines, you can no longer help a lower level friend or guild-mate complete them because the instant that they accept the quest, they will be phased away from you. Maybe later in the game this does not occur so frequently, but if It does than I'm glad I did not continue any farther than I did.



Overall - 2 out of 5



I really wanted to like this game, whether or not it felt like an 'Elder Scrolls' game, but what I found was a game that feels like a very weak attempt to cash in on a popular brand name without bringing anything new or noteworthy to the table itself. I'm sad to say that this is the only MMO that has left me so disappointed that I canceled my subscription within 2 weeks of starting. I don't feel like that I was mistaken in doing so. Maybe in 3-6 months this game will be a little more ironed-out, but as it is now I found very little to be enjoyable.



Miscellaneous comments -



In ESO, your characters are all linked by account in ways that I have not seen in any MMO previously. For example, you can join up to 5 guilds, but when one character on your account joins a guild, so do all of your other characters. This is actually an interesting concept and I think it could be a great one if done correctly. Bank accounts are shared between all characters on an account, leaving space concerns. Again, not a positive or a negative as the concerns have not necessarily been substantiated yet. (Not by me, anyway)



Another reviewer - Brendan Ross wrote this very well, I would like to share his words and encourage everyone to read his review as well.



Regarding the auction/trading system, Brendan writes -



"In ESO, trading is limited to trading guilds. Each player can join up to 5 guilds, and these guilds can have up to 500 members. This means that the total theoretical market, other than spamming general chat for customers, is 2500 players. Players, mind you, and not characters, because the guild membership is tied to the players account - all characters belong to the same guilds." - One of the first things I noticed when I started was the endless bombardments of sale-spam in the global/area chat. This needs to be addressed.



TL;DR - ESO is a game caught between two worlds - The world of the single player role playing game, and the world of MMOs. This seems to have caused it to lack a personality of its own. Wait awhile before trying this game unless you are the worlds biggest Elder Scrolls fan. And even if you are, watch a few youtube reviews first. In the meantime, try Tera, It's 100% free to download and play now.

Get Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows

Product Description

Style: Wireless Controller

Product Description

New and improved ergonomic design enables maximum fort and endless gameplayThe centralized glowing Xbox guide button gives quick access to digital movie music and games librariesEnjoy an unprecedented level of rumble control by setting the rumble control to full medium low or off to match personal preference






CUSTOMER REVIEW



I bought this controller because I needed something that was truely plug and play. It works flawlessly on my Windows 7 Professional 64 bit laptop. I chose the "For Windows" version of the XBOX 360 controller simply because I didn't want to take a chance with other controllers not being recognized or working incorrectly. I don't have an XBOX 360 and wanted this specifically for my Windows computer. It is a perfect match! This controller is recognized immediately by Windows which installs the drivers automatically. If you want you can also go to the Microsoft website and download the latest software/drivers too.



The controller itself works as described with no problems whatsoever. I am using this controller along with another XBOX 360 controller to play multiplayer games on a Nintendo 64 emulator (Project 64) on my PC. Assigning the buttons is easy, but the rumble does not work without installing a plugin (not the controllers fault, just letting you know). I don't mind not having rumble at the moment as it does not affect game play and will install the necessary rumble plugin some day. This controller also works with many other PC games.



I highly recommend a Microsoft controller over a third-party controller! The quality is worth the money. I also recommend going with this USB wired controller over a wireless version so you don't have to bother with batteries or charging. Its simply plug and play and I can't really ask for more than that. Great controller for Windows computers, buy this one!

Buy Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I bought this controller because I needed something that was truely plug and play. It works flawlessly on my Windows 7 Professional 64 bit laptop. I chose the "For Windows" version of the XBOX 360 controller simply because I didn't want to take a chance with other controllers not being recognized or working incorrectly. I don't have an XBOX 360 and wanted this specifically for my Windows computer. It is a perfect match! This controller is recognized immediately by Windows which installs the drivers automatically. If you want you can also go to the Microsoft website and download the latest software/drivers too.



The controller itself works as described with no problems whatsoever. I am using this controller along with another XBOX 360 controller to play multiplayer games on a Nintendo 64 emulator (Project 64) on my PC. Assigning the buttons is easy, but the rumble does not work without installing a plugin (not the controllers fault, just letting you know). I don't mind not having rumble at the moment as it does not affect game play and will install the necessary rumble plugin some day. This controller also works with many other PC games.



I highly recommend a Microsoft controller over a third-party controller! The quality is worth the money. I also recommend going with this USB wired controller over a wireless version so you don't have to bother with batteries or charging. Its simply plug and play and I can't really ask for more than that. Great controller for Windows computers, buy this one!

Get Razer DeathAdder Chroma - Multi-Color Ergonomic Gaming Mouse

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I am, at my girlfriends dismay, really starting to get into some FPS lately. Sadly, at 32, I am.. how do you say.. no good at them. My old man brain doesn't like learning new things and more often than not, I find myself cowering behind a rock.. crying "MAMAAAA" into my sniper rifle.



I purchased this mouse with one of their fancy mats too and have been more than happy with it's performance. The mouse is EXTREMELY responsive, amazingly accurate, very comfortable, and easy to use. It did take a little bit of getting used to ergonomically as I was used to a simple mouse. The track wheel has no momentum which was one main thing to get used to.



I have only one complaint about this mouse; I don't like the lights. I find them to be slightly distracting and if I forget to shut everything down at night, the glow bothers me while I try and sleep.



Other than that, this mouse has made me a better person.. there is really no other way to put it. My girlfriend, as much as she will pretend otherwise, is very impressed with my new found skill set. I'm no longer a cowering noob, and I'm pretty sure that turns her on.

Buy Amazon Fire TV

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I'm your typical middle-aged woman - I don't game, and I'm not super tech-savvy by any means....so take this review for what it is. The Fire TV was easy to install and I'm loving all the features, free movies, music and simple interface - this thing even has a screen saver that comes on when you're listening to music! We've always just had our Comcast cable service without DVR and occasionally used Comcast OnDemand to watch/rent movies - but I'll never watch from Comcast again. The voice recognition software is amazing and brought me to exactly what I was looking for every single time I searched. It's just so easy to find what you're looking for (unlike Comcast), and since I'm an Amazon Prime member most of what I want to view is free - oh and for the new release movies the cost to "rent" from Amazon is on average cheaper than Comcast OnDemand by a ~$1 or more. So happy with this purchase!

Get Etekcity® Scroll 6E 4000 DPI Wired USB Optical Gaming Mouse with 6 Programmable Buttons,Omron Micro Switches

Product Description

Stylish and feature-packed

The Scroll 6E is another entry in Etekcity's lineup of great mice which are perfect for fast-paced gaming as well as everyday usage. It has an ergonomic shape to support your hand for comfort and increased control and features a durable cable with braided sheathing. With high-grip surfaces and slick footpads for smooth movement, the Scroll 6E will become an indispensable component of your gaming arsenal.

Make it your own

In addition to its many features, the Scroll 6E is also impressively customizable. Not only does it support 5 sensitivity levels which can be selected on-the-fly with a press of a button, but it also includes special software to change many more options. This allows you to map keyboard keys to each button, change the lighting options of the mouse, save up to 5 unique profiles, and more.



Note:This software is only compatible with Windows. Mac users can use third-party software to customize button functions.

Specification:

Sensitivity:1000/1750/2500/3500/4000DPI

Polling rate:125/250/500/1000HZ

Interface:USB 2.0/3.0(wired)
Dimensions:126x84x45mm

Weight:155g

Cable length:5.25ft.

Package contents:

1x Etekcity® Scroll 6E Gaming Mouse

1x Software CD

1x User's Guide






CUSTOMER REVIEW



Overall it's a great mouse for a great price. What else can I say? The design is gamey and quite ergonomic, driver/support software is easy-to-use and allows for plenty of customization, and it has aesthetic value. I found myself tampering quite a bit with my configuration. Adjusting the DPI per color, increasing the scroll wheel sensitivity, and much much more.



The two main caveats I have are;

1) Size of the mouse,

2) length of USB cable.



This mouse definitely seems to have been made for slightly larger then avg. hands. For the past 2 yrs I've been using a wireless Logitech scroll mouse, mainly for web browsing and productivity and perhaps that's the primary factory in my picking, but don't say you weren't warned...



The USB cable is also shorter then I expected. You may need to purchase a USB extension cable like I did.

Get Etekcity® Scroll X1 (M555) 2400 DPI Wired USB Optical Mouse with 7 Programmable Buttons,Omron Micro Switches

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I was skeptical of this mouse because of the low price. I took a chance on it and I am extremely pleased. This isn't just a good mouse for the price, but a good mouse period. I like for the mouse to be a little bigger - I find that small mice (i.e. portable laptop style) make my fingers and hand ache after long periods of use. This mouse is a good size and I feel like I'm simply resting my hand on top of it. The ergonomic design is a positive as well. I have never used an ergonomic mouse, always opting for the standard shape. It didn't take long to get used to and I feel like I have better control over the pointer. The location of the wheel and side buttons are very good, but the additional 3rd and 4th buttons below the wheel are a little tricky to press. Not really an issue for me, but some gamers may want to consider this. Lastly, set up was easy - simple plug and play. It comes with some software that allows you to edit what the buttons do, but I have no real need for it. 5/5 stars. Highly recommended!

Get SADES SA-708 Stereo Gaming Headphone Headset with Microphone (Blue)

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Had problems with my old headset which was really cheap (10$?) so I decided to try this one out as I liked the look of it. First let me say this particular one is shipped from china and takes several weeks before it will arrive, it came on oct. 23rd and est. shipping was oct 31st-Nov 11th. So far so good, its comfortable has great sound and the mic works very well. At first I was concerned because the actual mic is pretty far away from your mouth and is only adjustable up and down, so there is no way to get it closer to your mouth. However people have said that it sounds great although I still feel the need to speak loudly just in case. The other thing that I liked about it was that the mic folds up into the earcup so when not in use it isnt sticking out and I dont have to worry about my 2 year old stepping on it or messing with it. Being only 20$ so far I am impressed but only time will tell if this product will keep the 5 star rating I gave it. Hope this helps.