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• Carry on the Grand Theft Auto tradition playing through the single player campaign as Niko Bellic
• Get cars and other modes of transportation anyway you can
• Interact with various colorful characters who give you various missions to engage in
• Engage in multiplayer challenges ranging from cover matches to shoot-outs
• Game Rated 'M' due to Intense Violence, Blood, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Partial Nudity, Use of Drugs and Alcohol

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Customer Review Summaries: I hate this game (1 stars) Solid (5 stars) Way over the top (4 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. this game is boring and unimaginative. Its just shoot, shoot, shoot. It takes a long time to get through one of their boring shooting scenes. I have played games for years. I've communed with animals, explored caves, roamed through Africa in other games. In this game, everything is stupid and predictable. I hate this game, its pure misery.
2. This is my first experience with GTA and I'm very satisfied. The endings were little soft and the game did get a little repetitive, but it's a solid game. Well worth the price. Makes me want a 'What would Nico Bellic do?' tee-shirt... and where are the Nico Bellic endorsements? Why am I not seeing Nico jacking a Pepsi truck in primetime?
3. This game is more fun, than the club on a saturday night. What I liked most of all was the character interaction. Sorta reminds me of how the guys, and myself interact with each other. Carjacking, who doesn't wish that at least once in your life you could do it, and get away with it (without hurting anyone). This game truly absorbs you into the life of Nick, and his crazy cousin, who has dreams of grandure, but doesn't know excatly how to get there. I could not stop playing, this games has it all, some parts laid back, some parts intense, and some wacky off the wall type stuff. you will love this game....If you don't have it yet GET IT, IT'S A MUST HAVE. For those of you who do have it .... way to go bro, and sis's. After all it's not just guys playing this anyway.

• Expands on the franchise and adds a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements
• Unparalleled first-person shooter experience and the most compelling story of the trilogy
• Builds upon the social multiplayer experience and innovative, evolving, online gameplay of Halo 2
• Loaded with high-definition visuals, enhanced AI, an advanced lighting engine, new weapons, characters, and challenges

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Customer Review Summaries: Great, but not superb. (4 stars) halo3 (5 stars) Halo 3- It's not the Best, but what is? (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. Much akin to the previous installments, Halo 3 offers an excellent story, and an enjoyable single player experience. The mulitplayer aspect of the game, whether it takes place in the same room, or on Xbox Live, is where the game often shines brightest. There are many maps from which to choose, and a vast array of variables to create a unique experience every time you pick up the controller.
   
   The game is an overall improvement over Halo 2. The single player mode has been lengthened, and the multiplayer has been deepened.
   
   While not perfect, it is still a must-own for the Xbox 360.
2. Once again Bungie has created an amazing game. The campaign mode is much better in this installment then in Halo 2. The multiplayer mode rocks as always. There are some great maps in this version. File sharing and the Halo theater are great additions. If you are a halo fan, this game is a must.
3. (This is my dads account on here, not mine, still don't have a credit card =P.)
   
   This game has been criticized by some, loved by many, and accepted by the gaming community. Then why are there all these bad reviews?
   
   1. Graphics: 9/10
   I am sick and tired of hearing people say that this game's graphics are horrible, or bad compared to other games. So what? Some say that it's just slight improvment over Halo 2. If you say that, please, get your old xbox and a second tv out and look at the ddifference. It is phenomenal. So is the lighting and overall look at the game. Sure, if Bungie had released a month later due to more graphical improvements, but hey, it's not a bad looking game.
   
   2. Sound: 10/10
   The Sound of this game is one of it's biggest strong points. Almost everything that happens has a unique and wonderfully realistic sound in it. From the battle cries to the sounds of gunfire, this is amazing. And the soundtrack of the game is also incredibly good, setting the mood just right. I like how Bungie made it so everything you hear is real time, of real conflicts happenning somewhere in the game.
   
   3. Gameplay: 9.5/10
   I hate whenever people compare this to the original Halo's gameplay and say it is crap. This game retains the same basic Halo gameplay, just with newer features. Gameplay is solid and versatile. The vehicles I found incredibly amazing to drive and shoot, and the weapons are perfectly balanced out. Everything feels just right for this finale of a series. And instead of just menial gameplay modes such as capture the flag and deathmatch, like COD4(I'm probably gonna get a lot of bull crap from this, but Halo 3 has way more flexibility) Halo 3 expands it's multiplayer by adding many gametypes such as Oddball and Infection. Then, you can tweak the gamemodes to make it even more fun. Forge is also one of the best things in this game also. Create your own map, then share it with the Gaming World as whole. Theater is also cool, as you can see just how awesome that kill you ade was or whatever you want to do.
   
   4. Story: 8/10
   This is Halo 3's weak point. Halo 2 added an overwhelming number of characters and plots that confused players. Halo 3 took Halo 2's horrible eding and twisted everything up nicely into a neat finale.
   
   5. Multiplayer: 10/10
   This is everything Halo 3 is about. Halo 3's multiplayer is better than anything else I have played. Even when compared to Call of Duty 4, there is almost nothing that compares to it, besides World of Warcraft. I have spent over 1000 hours playing and have not considered it old. If you have Xbox Live, this game is a must have.
   
   

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionHalo 3 is the third game in the Halo Trilogy and the thrilling conclusion to the events begun in Halo: Combat Evolved. Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. The Covenant occupation of Earth has uncovered a massive and ancient object beneath the African sands - an object whose secrets have yet to be revealed. Earth's forces are battered and beaten. The Master Chief's AI companion Cortana is still trapped in the clutches of the Gravemind - a horrifying Flood intelligence, and a civil war is raging in the heart of the Covenant. It's all been building to this -- a desperate, final war that leads to a soul-shattering climax of epic proportions. Take control of Master Chief to defeat the Covenant and destroy the Flood to prevent the annihilation of the human race.
2. Amazon.com Product DescriptionAdding to Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2, the epic saga continues with Halo 3, the amazingly anticipated sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo franchise. In this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

   Get ready. The Chief is back.

   HDR lighting, self-shadowing, and more make Halo 3 look and feel realistic. View larger.

   Mystery abounds with the return of Cortana. View larger.

   Earth is conquered. The Covenant is everywhere. Halo 3 promises to be an epic journey. View larger.

   Game developer Bungie announced that Halo 3 will be released for Microsoft's Xbox 360 sometime in 2007. The game was revealed to the world at the Microsoft press conference held at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA in May 2006. To gamer's delight, the announcement was a complete surprise. The rumors have been abound for the past year, as everyone wondered when the next installment would be ready. Bungie and Microsoft did a stellar job keeping their lips sealed, and fans benefited from their first glimpse of the hallowed third and final installment.

   The short presentation was delivered in real-time on the Xbox 360 using the current version of the Halo 3 game engine. That's right, no studio production video, Bungie and Microsoft delivered the real deal: what they showed at the announcement is what gamers will see when they play Halo 3 in 2007. The HDR lighting, self-shadowing, GPU-run particle system and many other effects are rumored to show up in full effect in the final game. Needless to say, the gaming community is salivating.

   CJ Cowan, Bungie's director of cinematics discussed one of the most startling moments of the presentation: the return of Cortana. "Given the variety of character and story arcs at the end of Halo 2, we wanted to boil down our announcement to a few key threads. Cortana and the Chief being a galaxy apart is a situation we haven't seen before, and is something that is a powerful component to Halo 3. We are using her transmissions in the demo to give the viewer a few subtle clues to her situation and state of mind, without revealing any specifics we want to save for the game itself."

   Graphically, the game closely follows in the tradition of Halo 2, although it has been upgraded to take advantage of the Xbox 360's more prodigious visual abilities. As art direct Marcus Lehto explained, "[The presentation] was intended to be an understated announcement of Halo 3 -- the tone is that of mystery and suspense -- the calm before the storm. I wanted to make sure that we reintroduced the Chief, showed that Earth was thoroughly conquered, with Covenant everywhere, and that there is a glorious, ancient artifact buried under the Earth's crust which will provide Halo 3 with the epic journey which we all want."

   Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, Halo 3 expands on everything that has made the franchise great, adding a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements. The game design has evolved with next-generation, high-definition visuals, enhanced A.I., an advanced real-time lighting engine, and, of course, new weapons, characters, and challenges. Halo 3 promises an unparalleled first-person shooter experience and, in the end, the most compelling and engrossing story in the franchise's history. Last, but certainly not least, Halo 3 builds upon the unique social multiplayer experience and innovative, evolving online gameplay of Halo 2. Rest assured, you'll still be able to run with your clan and battle with (or against) your buddies from coast to coast.

• Cordless, no cables to plug in, with a 30-foot wireless range
• The controller features integrated 2.4GHz high-performance wireless technology
• New and improved ergonomic design enables maximum comfort and endless gameplay
• New left and right shoulder buttons are designed for ease of use
• Two analog pressure-point triggers, two vibration feedback motors, and one eight-way directional pad are included

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Customer Review Summaries: Not an option! (5 stars) Wireless freedom (5 stars) Good Product (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. Parents, if you are ordering XBox 360 for your kids, don't be cheap and try to avoid this purchase. You'll end up having to get them anyway. Get an extra one for yourself and join in the fun!
   
2. This controller is great and best of all no wires. The price they give it to you here is much, much better than in the stores. Highly recommend you buy from Amazon
3. XboX 360 wireless controller it is a very good product of the Microsoft.
   You can play all games with much facility and comfort.
   
   I recommend like consumer all the clients whom it likes the video games that obtain one of these.

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionHigh-performance wireless gaming is here! Using optimized technology, the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a 30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life on the two included AA batteries - and when they run low, you're given ample warning so you can connect a Play&Charge Kit for uninterrupted play. Plug the Xbox 360 Headset into the controller for full two-way voice communication: a wireless first.

• Game of the year - The game has secured more than 15 perfect score reviews, and more than 50 combined Editor's Choice and Game of the Year awards<Free Variety Map Pack - The Game of the Year Edition includes a code to download the map pack from Xbox LIVE. The pack includes four new multiplayer maps - Creek, Broadcast, Chinatown, and Killhouse.
• Authentic advanced weaponry - With more than 70 new and authentic weapons and gear, including assault rifles with laser sites, claymore mines,. 50 caliber sniper rifles, machine guns, night-vision goggles, and ghillie suits for maximum concealment, Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare has players locked and loaded to accomplish their mission.
• Coordinated assault and support - Rapid deployment gives gamers an adrenaline rush as they fast-rope from tactical helicopters, ride in an armada of attack choppers, utilize jets to remove enemy strongholds, and even engage hostiles from thousands of feet above the ground inside a state of the art aerial gunship
• Cinematic quality graphics and sound
• Unparalleled depth of multiplayer - Multiplayer builds from the success of Call of Duty 2, delivering a persistent online experience for greater community interaction

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Customer Review Summaries: Team Killing Fun!!! (5 stars) A review? (5 stars) action packed (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. This game is great for team killing. Once you get to level 15 you unlock hardcore team death match, and hardcore search and destroy. Hardcore search and destroy is best for team killing because there is no respawning. I like to take an RPG and take out my team right at the beginning of the level. Since there is no respawns you get some pretty good feedback from the other players over your headset LOL. The best perks to use for team killing is sonic boom, and martyrdom.
2. 
   There is a 99% chance that if you bought this game you knew what you were getting. Awesome.
3. fun to play with others online
   get microphone and interact with others
   action packed and realistic
   FUN

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year Edition arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower, and transports them to the most treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world. As both a U.S Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, players use sophisticated technology, superior firepower, and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy and communication are essential to victory. The epic title also delivers an added depth of multiplayer action providing online fans an all-new community of persistence and customizable gameplay. The special Game of the Year Edition of Call of Duty 4 includes a token to download the Variety Map Pack, a series of four new multiplayer maps. The Variety Map Pack will also be available for download from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace April 3, giving you multiple ways to experience the newest multiplayer action from the blockbuster hit title.
2. From the ManufacturerSince its release in November 2007, Call of Duty 4 has garnered critical acclaim, securing more than 15 perfect score reviews and more than 50 combined Editor's Choice and Game of the Year awards.

   Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year Edition gives gamers the chance to experience the intense cinematic action of the original game while expanding the online experience of 2007's top selling game by offering gamers a free token for the Variety Map Pack - four new multiplayer maps that will thrust gamers into a hot zone of combat across a variety of intense multiplayer locales.

   The Variety Map Pack takes players to:

   • Creek - A wide open village ravaged by combat where concealment is the difference between life and death.
   • Broadcast - Fight throughout an enemy communications building with confined corridors and wide-open parking lots
   • Chinatown - A foggy downtown district, lit only by a full moon and the neon glow of the city.
   • Killhouse - Featuring a desolate training warehouse filled with a variety of building mock-upsand soft and hard cover points.
   The Game of the Year Edition includes a code that allows players to download the Variety Map Pack, a $10 value for free on Xbox LIVE.

• Genre-defining multiplayer: Support for 24 players online in a world designed to take full advantage of the game's massively destructible environments.
• Cinematic single-player experience: A deep campaign loaded with attitude follows a wayward band of ordinary soldiers who risk it all on a quest for personal gain.
• War, your way Battlefield: Bad Company environments are 90 percent destructible, meaning that any structure can be demolished down to its foundation. Gamers can shape the battlefield to match their play style ? the possibilities are literally endless.
• New vehicles, weapons and toys: Land, air or sea, dozens of new tools are waiting for explosive experimentation. Battlefield: Bad Company gives gamers the building blocks to get creative and usher in a new era of their own "Battlefield moments".
• Frostbite game engine DICE's Frostbite game engine raises the bar for next-gen gaming, with stunning HD graphics that bring characters, vehicles, and environments to life like never before.

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Customer Review Summaries: Excellent, with problem in Multiplayer and one in Singleplayer (4 stars) Play it, don't compare it. (5 stars) Awesome Game, great online play too. (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. This game is a lot of fun, for a good review, I recommend checking teamxbox.com, ign.com, or metacritic.com. The single player is fairly lengthy, with a lot of fun achievements, and a replayability of at least 2 runs through the campaign, maybe three. (I'm on my second playthrough, and might do one more) By far, the biggest problem in singleplayer is the AI. The enemy ALWAYS knows where you are. It doesn't really make the game terribly difficult, it just makes it a bit boring. There's no way to be sneaky, you can't snipe, you just have to run in to the battle every time. It doesn't pay to hide and fire from far away. Once you fire your first shot, every enemy within range instantly knows where you are and begins lobbing rather large pieces of metal at your skull. Feels fake. Your AI is also useless, but I guess that's normal...
   
   The multiplayer is very fun too, although grossly imbalanced, not in kits, but in the side you play. If you play Defense, 80%+ of the time you will win, and if you play offense, >20% of the time will you be victorious. This isn't a deal breaker, and it it doesn't make the game miserable, but it's a bit frustrating when your team is obviously better than the opposing team, but try as you might, you can't destroy all the enemy objectives. This is a minor issue that will be fixed soon in a patch however. The bigger issue is that vehicles are a bit too tough/powerful. They're quite difficult to kill, and can be a bit irratating when they spawn camp. Once again, however, it's not a dealbreaker. Hopefully DICE will include a no-vehicle mode later on. *PLEASE PLEASE, DICE!!*
   
   Overall, I'd give it an 8 or 9/10. We'll see as I continue to run through the multiplayer.
   
   This game is in many ways superior to CoD4, btw. Just thought I should mention that, the lasting appeal is greater, IMO.
2. Battlefield reeks with the smells of war, battle plans laid out in the relative safety of occupied territories can quickly disolve into chaos once enemiy lines have been crossed. Enemy A.I. is smart, not real smart but smart just the same. Destruction of the enviroment and of man made structures is a pleasant deviation from other games of the same genre. Play the game, rent it first if you must, play a level or two and if you like take it back and buy your very own copy. Do your self a favor though, don't compare it Call of Duty 4. I live for COD4, and have lived in it's world way to l o n g. Battle field is an extension if you will, an extension built upon the glory of COD4 with different ideas and thoughts put into motion on how this game should be played out, everything has changed but the goal is still the same. This team of programmers with their new engine should be applauded, they felt the need to go all out on Battlefield, and go all out they did, offering new eye candy full of thrills sounds and sights. From my first impressions and ultimate joy with the game to the final credits i felt that this was a new experience, a place i have not seen or been before, i didn't muddy it up with comparisons to COD4 and i truly enjoyed the ride. You will to if you dare not to compare. It's a great ride, and this is my honest and frank opinion of Battlefield. Please don't call me frank. Enjoy.
3. Awesome game, I even like the online multiplayer. I like it better than halo 3 and call of duty 4.

Professional Reviews

1. Amazon.com

   Sometimes the gratitude of a nation just isn't enough

   Set in the near future, the Battlefield: Bad Company single-player campaign drops gamers behind enemy lines as part of a squad of four soldiers - risking it all to go AWOL on a personal quest. Featuring a dramatic storyline flavoured with attitude, Battlefield: Bad Company leads gamers far from the traditional frontlines on a wild ride with a group of renegade soldiers who decide that sometimes the gratitude of a nation just isn’t enough. The Battlefield: Bad Company cinematic single-player experience captures the freedom and intensity of the Battlefield series’ multiplayer sandbox gameplay in a dynamic world where nearly everything is destructible. Players have total freedom to be daring and innovative, adapting to and tackling challenges in unexpected Battlefield-style ways. Create sniping positions by blowing out a piece of a wall or drive your tank straight through a small house. The ever-changing battlefield forces players, their teammates and enemies to react accordingly.
   
   The game also features the all new, objective based multiplayer game mode "Gold Rush", supporting 24 players online. Play as attackers and defenders and make full use of the tactical destruction as well as the unique vehicle experience of Battlefield: Bad Company.
   
   Battlefield: Bad Company is the first game built from the ground up for next-generation consoles using DICE’s bleeding-edge Frostbite game engine, delivering unrivalled graphics, effects and gameplay.

   	Key Features War, your way - Battlefield: Bad Company environments are highly destructible, meaning that there are few safe points to hide. Gamers can shape the battlefield to match their play style – the possibilities are literally endless. Genre-defining multiplayer - Support for 24 players online in a world designed to take full advantage of the game’s massively destructible environments. New vehicles, weapons and toys - Land, air or sea, dozens of new tools are waiting for explosive experimentation. Battlefield: Bad Company gives gamers the building blocks to get creative and usher in a new era of their own “Battlefield moments”. Cinematic single-player experience - A deep campaign loaded with attitude follows a wayward band of ordinary soldiers who risk it all on a quest for personal gain. Frostbite™ game engine - DICE’s Frostbite game engine raises the bar for next-gen gaming, with stunning HD graphics that bring characters, vehicles, and environments to life like never before.	Cinematic single-player experience View Image Genre-defining multiplayer View Image
   B Company Welcome to the 222nd Army battalion, B-company. This is where the Army rakes together all the insubordinates, hellraisers and troublemakers that won’t fit in any other unit. When the Rangers and Deltas are too expensive to waste, these guys are the first ones in. They’re called “Bad Company”; a mismatched bunch of rejects selected to serve their country as cannon fodder. This isn’t the kind of outfit a lot of soldiers would join voluntarily. Getting transferred to “the B” is a punishment and a way for the generals to put all their rotten eggs in one basket. No one starts out in Bad Company. But for some, this is where they end up.

2. Product DescriptionSet in the near future, the Battlefield: Bad Company single-player campaign drops gamers behind enemy lines as part of a squad of four soldiers, risking it all to go AWOL on a personal quest. Featuring a dramatic storyline flavored with attitude, Battlefield: Bad Company leads you far from the traditional frontlines on a wild ride with a group of renegade soldiers who decide that sometimes the gratitude of a nation just isn't enough. The Battlefield: Bad Company cinematic single-player experience captures the freedom and intensity of the Battlefield series' multiplayer sandbox gameplay in a dynamic world where nearly everything is destructible. You have total freedom to be daring and innovative, adapting to and tackling challenges in unexpected Battlefield-style ways. Create sniping positions by blowing out a piece of a wall or drive your tank straight through a small house. The ever-changing battlefield forces you, your teammates, and enemies to react accordingly. The game also features the all-new, objective based multiplayer game mode Gold Rush, supporting 24 players online. Play as attackers and defenders and make full use of the tactical destruction as well as the unique vehicle experience of Battlefield: Bad Company. Battlefield: Bad Company is the first game built from the ground up for next-generation consoles using DICE's bleeding-edge Frostbite game engine, delivering unrivalled graphics, effects and gameplay.

• Xbox 360 Elite console - The Xbox 360 Elite has a premium black finish and three powerful core processors capable of producing the best in HD entertainment (up to 1080p, like any Xbox 360), 16 - 9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound, HDMI output and DVD playback withupscaling capabilities right out of the box
• Xbox 360 120GB hard drive - The huge 120GB detachable hard drive allows gamers to save their games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, extra game levels, demos and other content available from Xbox Live Marketplace.
• Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (black) - The sleek black finish of this high-performance wireless controller matches the style of the Elite Console. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of 30 hours on two AA batteries.
• Xbox 360 headset (black) - Now available in black, the headset lets you strategize while playing together online or trade taunts with your opponents. You can also send voice messages to friends on Xbox Live.
• Xbox 360 HDMI cable - New to Xbox 360, HDMI lets you get HD video (up to 1080p) and multichannel surround sound, all from one cable.Xbox Live Silver Membership - With this, gamers can chat with friends online, collect achievements and gamerscores, send and receive voice and text messages, and access Xbox Live Marketplace content such as game demos, HD movies and TV, as well as the best in downloadable games from Xbox Live Arcade

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Customer Review Summaries: Fantastic (5 stars) My son loves the system (4 stars) Be careful!! (2 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. Ok,When I first even thought about ordering this product,I was a bit skeptical.After I ordered it via USPS 2 Day Shipping,I had received it early on the second day as they had stated.The Xbox 360 Elite is worth every single penny.The graphics are absolutely phenomenal and I haven't even purchased my 1080p HD television yet.The only thing that I don't like is the fact that if you wish to play Xbox live and go online,you must pay $49.99 a year for it and also either buy one of the following.....Xbox 360 Wireless adapter for $99.99,a long ethernet extension cord,or if you are fortunate enough to have the ethernet box in your room by your 360 you will only need the 49.99 Xbox Live 12+1 Month card or any other amount of membership starting at 1 month.Overall The Xbox 360 Elite is an absolutely FABULOUS buy.
2. I bought this system for my son recently. He tells me that it is the best game he has. He has other systems too and now they are collecting dust. He likes to play with people from around the world with the internet connection and headphones. I made one mistake while cleaning and he was playing the game, I picked it up and turned it on its side. Never ever do that while game is in play because it ruins the game disk. I had to shell out more money for a new copy.
3. Yes, the Xbox is great fun and has the most advanced online features if it only works... After only 6 weeks of moderate use I experienced the famous "Red Ring of Death" and with lots of apologies from Microsoft it took 3 weeks to exchange a brand new one and get a "refurbished" one. Unfortunately this refurbished console arrived non-functional (again RROD. So more empathy more apologies, but still I had to send in the console (where MS has a smooth and cost-free system in place, so they must do it quite often) and in an separate shipment at my own cost the power supply (all under warranty). Another 3 weeks and I am still waiting.. So far I paid over a thousand dollar for console and games and it is more time for repair than I ever had for gaming. If you want to risk it, go ahead. It can be lots of fun, but I am done with Microsoft and will get me a Playstation 3.

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1. From the manufacturerIntroducing Xbox 360 Elite, the premier Xbox 360 console package that includes a massive 120GB hard drive, a HDMI port and a premium black finish. Xbox 360 Elite also includes a black wireless controller and black Xbox LIVE headset. Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a whole library of Xbox LIVE Arcade games as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows, movies, music, and more available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

   Features:

   • Xbox 360 Elite console: The console is equipped with a premium black finish and an HDMI port and like all Xbox 360 systems, comes with three powerful core processors, 16:9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound, HDMI cable and DVD playback with upscaling capabilities right out of the box.
   • Xbox 360 120GB hard drive: The huge 120GB detachable hard drive allows gamers to save their games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, extra game levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Also sold separately.
   • Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (black): The sleek black finish of this high-performance wireless controller matches the style of the Elite Console. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of 30 hours on two AA batteries. Also sold separately.
   • Xbox 360 headset (black): Now available in black, the headset lets you strategize while playing together online or trade taunts with your opponents. You can also send voice messages to friends on Xbox LIVE.
   • Xbox 360 HDMI cable: New to Xbox 360, HDMI lets you get HD video (up to 1080p) and multichannel surround sound, all from one cable.
   • Xbox LIVE Silver Membership: With this, gamers can chat with friends online, collect achievements and gamerscores, send and receive voice and text messages, and access Xbox LIVE Marketplace content such as game demos, HD movies and TV, as well as the best in downloadable games from Xbox LIVE Arcade.
   • One-month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold: An Xbox LIVE Gold Membership provides a complete online entertainment experience. Subscribe to this premium service and engage in competitive online multiplayer matches, tailor your matchmaking via feedback and accomplishments, chat with more than one person at a time, and take advantage of unique privileges in Xbox LIVE Marketplace and Xbox LIVE Arcade.

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• For Play on Your Xbox 360
• Stay Connected with Xbox Live for Play with Gamers Around the World
• Published by Electronic Arts
• Game Genre: Sports, Game Sub-Genre: Football
• John Madden Theme

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1. Amazon.com

   Two decades ago Madden NFL exploded onto the scene with staggeringly authentic football action and a strategic, by-the-playbook approach to the game previously absent in sports video games. With Madden NFL 09, 20 years of innovation culminate in a new apex in the series' groundbreaking realism. Savor the pulse-pounding excitement as Madden NFL 09 delivers an intense, real-world pro football experience like only legendary coach John Madden can. The action of the gridiron comes alive with stunning graphics, innovative plays and multiplayer competition that thrusts you into the center of the game with no nonsense and no mercy.

   	Key Features Step into the world of pro football like you can experience only with the legendary John Madden Play like a pro no matter what your skill level with the Adaptive Difficulty Engine that tailors your experience to suit your proficiency Hone your skills in the Virtual Training Center, featuring a holographic environment designed to help you fine-tune your game Execute plays and celebrations like never before with the Total Control Animation System that delivers the most authentic gameplay ever in the series Receive customized feedback from EA Sports BackTrack to learn from your mistakes as you play and correct them so you can achieve total dominance on the field Access stats, customized tips and in-game options without pausing the game and losing your momentum by using the new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture Battle it out on the gridiron with up to 32 teams in Online Leagues,complete with trades and statistical tracking For 1 to 4 players	Thrilling Next-Gen Graphics View Image Total Control Animation System View Image
   The NFL bursts from your screen with multiplayer action and gameplay that pushes you to the limit, no matter what your skill level. In Madden NFL 09, the play is more realistic than ever before with the all-new Total Control Animation System. Execute instantaneous combo moves, bobble catches, user-controlled celebrations and more for a game that looks and feels like it's straight out of the NFL. Stadiums leap off the screen to dazzling effect with an enhanced graphics engine that delivers turf and grass so realistic you can almost feel it give beneath your feet, as well as authentic weather and stadium lighting effects. New player models more genuinely replicate the real physiques of the pros, from sleeker receivers to bulkier linemen, to provide an even more authentic experience on the field. Immerse yourself in the full NFL experience with an all-new network television-style broadcast featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond. The new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture window gives you instant access to stats, tips and more without having to pause the game. Plus, for the first time make a run for the postseason online as you battle among up to 32 teams. Live the NFL experience in all its brutal glory with Madden NFL 09 as you savor the thrill and punishment of professional football like you can find only in this renowned series.

2. Product DescriptionMadden NFL 09 delivers the most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, you will enjoy a unique yet challenging experience, thanks to the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. Instantly improve your game with the all-new virtual Training Center or incorporate feedback with EA SPORTS BackTrack, allowing you to learn from your mistakes on the fly. With a new broadcast presentation and online leagues, plus more than 85 new features and enhancements, Madden NFL 09 is the most authentic and adaptable game in sports video game history. An all-new Adaptive Difficulty Engine assesses your proficiency in the core skills areas of football. An innovative, Virtual Training Center allows you to fine-tune your game in a holographic environment, while EA SPORTS BackTrack provides customized feedback, giving you a chance to learn from your mistakes. Take what you've learned and run the play again with EA SPORTS Rewind. Set your sights on the Vince Lombardi Trophy in an all-new network television-style broadcast as Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond call the action from the booth. A more immersive and visually stunning presentation package also includes a new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture playcall window giving you access to a wealth of stats, customized tips, and in-game options--all at your fingertips without having to pause the game. Make a run for the postseason for the first time online. Featuring trades and statistical tracking for Online Leagues, up to 32 teams can battle it out using all-new flex scheduling. With an enhanced graphics engine and new player models, linemen battle in the trenches with more bulky physiques while backs and receivers fly around the field with a more sleek and slimmer look. Featuring the most realistic-looking grass and field turf ever in a sports game, new weather and

• Play as Ryu Hayabusa and avenge his clan while preventing the destruction of the human race
• Travel to New York, Tokyo and even the Netherworld to complete your mission
• Wield an impressive assortment of brutal new primary weapons and lethal ninja weaponry
• Combine unique acrobatic combat moves and use new Obliteration Techniques to make the enemy pay
• See if you can survive through the exciting Story mode

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Customer Review Summaries: Ninja goodness! (5 stars) Amazing! (5 stars) :0) (4 stars)

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1. More than what I had expected it to be. The new weapons and move sets brought tears to my eyes. Gotta love the Obliteration Techniques unique to each weapon. The same old ninja goodness as the first but with even more eye candy. This game is a must have for any 360 owner, or its like having a Nintendo system without Mario. ITS THAT GOOD!
2. Beautifully done, outstanding gameplay and challenging to the end. Newbs beware, button mashing is not allowed! The game presents challanges to even the most hardcore gamers, but the rewards are incredible. Overall I give it a 5 out of 5 stars!!!
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   Fun game, certain sections are a bit crazy but i liked it was fun to play good experience for ME.

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   There's only one warrior brave enough to avenge his clan: Ryu Hayabusa. Guide him on a mission to save the entire human race in Ninja Gaiden II. Follow Ryu through an extensive Story mode and struggle to survive in a world filled with peril. From Tokyo to New York to the demon-filled crevices of the Netherworld, you'll go to dangerous lengths to reclaim justice for the fallen. Traditional and improved versions of Ryu's primary weapons create a new action-packed twist on this exciting series. Your actions will decide the fate of mankind — can you prevent destruction at all costs?

   	Key Features Exhilarating ninja action: Assume the role of a ninja warrior and experience an all-new combat system that requires skill and mastery of your full arsenal of weapons, including Obliteration Techniques allowing you to quickly and stylishly finish off an opponent. In addition to a variety of brutal new primary weapons and enhanced versions of previous favorites, Ninja Gaiden II features unique acrobatic combat and attacks used not only by Ryu Hayabusa but also by his formidable enemies. Easy to play, hard to master: Ninja Gaiden II’s new auto-healing system featuring semi-permanent damage restored at save points is the natural evolution of the franchise’s distinctive gameplay, and introduces a new twist to managing health. Featuring a newly implemented auto-healing functionality and save point system, as well as an extensive story mode and multiple difficulty levels available from the start of the game, the gameplay is accessible to more casual players and challenging to even the most demanding gamers. Massive content and engrossing story: The themes of revenge and friendship in Ninja Gaiden II give rise to a series of dramatic events to create a truly compelling story. From Tokyo to New York and to the Netherworld, the story leads you through a lengthy, action-packed story mode as you skillfully maneuver Ryu Hayabusa through a demonized world fraught with peril and danger. In addition to the single-player campaign, upload Karma scores to Xbox LIVE leaderboards and participate in an all-new Master Ninja Tournament. Realistic graphics in next-generation gaming: Built from the ground-up from Team Ninja's in-house gaming engine for Xbox 360, Ninja Gaiden II represents the best in amazing visuals, responsive control, and thrilling combat with an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry.	Battle Huge Bosses View Image Engrossing Storyline View Image
   Synopsis Ninja Gaiden II makes its long-awaited debut on Xbox 360 as the blockbuster action-packed sequel to Ninja Gaiden. Ninja Gaiden II features a new and improved game engine, developed from the ground up exclusively for Microsoft and Xbox 360 by Team Ninja and legendary game developer Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of the famed Dead or Alive franchise. Guide Ryu Hayabusa on a mission to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Armed with an assortment of ninja weaponry, help Ryu to skillfully maneuver through a world fraught with peril and danger. Ninja Gaiden II features an all-new gameplay engine, new auto-health regeneration system, levels, adventures, enemies, and thrilling combat with an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry, representing a true evolution of the highly popular franchise.

2. Product DescriptionAre you brave enough to avenge your clan? In Ninja Gaiden 2 for Xbox 360, there's only one warrior brave enough: Ryu Hayabusa. Guide him on a mission to save the entire human race. Follow Ryu through an extensive Story mode and struggle to survive in a world filled with peril. From Tokyo to New York to the demon-filled crevices of the Netherworld, you'll go to dangerous lengths to reclaim justice for the fallen. Traditional and improved versions of Ryu's primary weapons create a new action-packed twist on this exciting series. Your actions will decide the fate of mankind ? can you prevent destruction at all costs? This highly evolved sequel combines familiar and brand-new gameplay elements. Precision controls let you execute kicks, punches and sword slices with pinpoint accuracy, and now you'll be able to finish off opponents with amazing Obliteration Techniques. A new auto-healing system features damage that is restored at save points, adding a new twist to managing your health. Join the all-new Master Ninja Tournament on Xbox Live and see if you can make a name for yourself on the leaderboards.
   
   Choose from several difficulty levels for just the right amount of challenge Upload Karma scores to Xbox Live leaderboards and take part in the Master Ninja Tournament New auto healing system restores damage at save points

• Unleash the Force: Iconic Star Wars characters, Sith Lord Darth Vader and Jedi Master Yoda challenge the Soulcalibur fighters for the future of the powerful swords. Experience the legendary Soulcalibur level of graphics now in 720p HD resolution for the fi
• Take the Fight Online: For the first time ever, fight opponents around the world online in multiple versus modes.
• The Ultimate Roster: Battle with classic Soulcalibur character, exciting newcomers or customize your own unique fighter.
• New Fighting System Elements: Exciting new fighting game elements including the Active Matching Battle System and the ability to execute devastating critical strikes.
• Multiple Gameplay Modes: Experience Soulcalibur with Story, Arcade, Tower of Reminiscence, Training Practice, Character Creation, and Museum View modes.

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1. Product DescriptionSet to finally reveal the origins of this ongoing story, Soul Calibur IV features new and familiar faces from across the galaxy, seeking rival swords for vengeance, honor and salvation. Shown in amazing 720p HD graphics, new and classic characters fight in a revamped battle system to revolutionize the fighting game genre. From character customization to online battles, the features of Soul Calibur IV help propel this venerable franchise into the next generation of gaming. Jedi Master Yoda appears exclusively on the Xbox 360 system. Story - Uncover each character's story line as you battle to reveal their motives Arcade - Take on the challenge in battle after battle in this classic arcade mode Tower of Lost Souls - Fight in special battles to challenge your fighting skills and customizing skills in order to reap the rewards Training - Practice your skills to earn your place as the ultimate weapon master Character creation - Create a character unlike any other, with custom looks and items influencing their skills and abilities, which will affect the outcome of your impending battles Museum View - movies, backgrounds and art that you have unlocked Standard VS - Battle one-on-one in this classic match up for ultimate bragging rights Special VS - Take your customized SC character or newly created character into the world arena and prove if your creation is the best in the world
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   The Classic Fighter Returns

   Return to witness the epic struggle between the spirit sword, Soul Calibur, and the cursed sword, Soul Edge, in Soul Calibur IV. Warriors from far reaches of the galaxy battle to control the powerful swords and use them for their own goals. Should these fighters succeed, they will face the ultimate judgment. The ongoing story continues with new revelations, exciting new gameplay features and stunning visuals. And perhaps most exciting of all, a character from the Star Wars universe will also make an appearance.

   Key Features Newest addition to the Soul Calibur series features thrilling next-gen graphics brimming with intensity Continues the struggle between the spirit sword, Soul Calibur, and the cursed sword, Soul Edge Features the legendary Yoda as a guest character Expanded customization options let you give your character a personalized look and specific abilities Take both customized characters and original favorites online for the first time Exclusive Special Characters Beloved Star Wars legend Jedi Master Yoda appears as a guest character in the Xbox 360 version of Soul Calibur IV. In addition to that thrilling fact, you'll also discover expanded customization options that let you bestow your character with a personalized look and specific abilities. And, for the first time, you'll be able to take both customized characters and original favorites online to challenge an entire world of fans. Completely reinvented but with the same intensity you've come to know, Soul Calibur IV provides an adventure that never disappoints.

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• New and improved ergonomic design enables maximum comfort and endless gameplay
• New left and right shoulder buttons are designed for ease of use
• Two analog pressure-point triggers, two vibration feedback motors, and one eight-way directional pad are included
• The controller includes a nine-foot (nearly three-meter) break-away controller cable
• Experience easy Vibration Control with a simple On or Off setting to match your personal preference

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Customer Review Summaries: A great controller both for Xbox and Windows games (5 stars) XBOX 360 Controller (4 stars) PC Plug & Play!! (5 stars)

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1. I use this controller primarily for gaming on my Windows machine and it works like a charm. It's perfect for games like Psychonauts which feel more geared toward console controls to begin with.
2. Great product, if you have PC games, this controller is Windos compatible.
   I use this to play any game in my PC.
3. Nice pad, install windows driver and ready to go!!! Most games have this pad as default! Good buy!

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1. Product DescriptionBased on the acclaimed design of the Xbox Controller S, the Xbox 360 Controller features an extended nine-foot cable and an improved ergonomic design. The centralized, glowing Xbox Guide Button grants you quick access to your digital movie, music, and games libraries. The ultimate in gamer flexibility, precision, control, quality, and comfort are all yours.