Plantronics GAMECOM 1 PC HEADSET ( 67003-01 )

Plantronics GAMECOM 1 PC HEADSET ( 67003-01 )

Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : CE
Manufacturer : Plantronics
Brand : Plantronics
Label : Plantronics
Publisher : Plantronics
Model : 67003-01
Platform : Not Machine Specific
Studio : Plantronics

List Price: USD $29.95
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Features:

• GameCom1 PC Gaming Headset
• PLANTRONICS

Product Description
Get your head in the game with the Plantronics GameCom 1 Stereo PC Gaming Headset. Offering rich stereo sound and a noise-canceling microphone, the GameCom 1 is preferred by computer gamers worldwide.

Customer Reviews

Nice product (2009-03-13)
This is a great headset for the money. Sounds great, comfortable, mic works great. I use it for gaming and its perfect. It has a long cord which is good in a way but also tend to be a little cumbersome. I guess if it had a rectractable cord it would make it a little easier to deal with. But overall this is a great value.

Pleasantly surprised (2009-02-27)
I was not expecting much from a 25 dollar headset but it has proven to have good sound and to be very comfortable. I actually prefer it to my much more expensive logitech clearchat pro behind the ear one my wife bought me for christmas.

didn't last (2009-02-10)
I've owned this headset for about 4 months. The setup is a little peculiuar, but I loved it right away. The pads over the ears are very soft and apply just the right pressure. I was able to wear these for quite a while.

The microphones go out on headsets; that is just a fact of life. This mic goes out a little more often and quickly than many others. Mine died in about 2 months. The headphones are so good, I just move the mic boom out of the way and listen with them still. The microphone is adjustable and while it worked others told me my voice sounded very clear.

Great Gaming Headset (2009-01-06)
I bought this product mainly because it got great reviews and it was reasonably priced. I could not agree with the positive reviews more! The headset is really light, does not pinch my ears or squish my head(even when wearing glasses) and I have a big noggin! The earpieces are comfortable and have really good sound. The mic isn't as flexible as some, but I haven't had any trouble finding the right spot. I wear this headset for many hours at a time (WOW addict) and have not had any problems with it.
I have owned this headset for about 2 months now and am completely pleased with it. It seems pretty durable and the long cord is plus. A GREAT BUY for the price! A must have for any hard-core gamer!

Serves the purpose (2008-11-22)
The headset has a nice sound quality. I'm not an expert but if you just looking for a decent headset it will satisfy you.
The microphone very clear and can be switched on or off. A volume regulation is attached to the cord.

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Halo 2

Halo 2

Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Microsoft
Brand : Microsoft
Label : Microsoft
Publisher : Microsoft
Model : XBMSFT 805529792234
Platform : Xbox
Studio : Microsoft
ReleaseDate : 2004-11-09

List Price: USD $19.99
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Features:

• Master Chief can now wield two weapons at once, board Covenant vehicles and steal Covenant weapons like the incredible double energy sword
• Lead an all-new unit of super-soldiers, the ODST -- tougher, badder and deadlier versions of your old comrades
• New enemies, allies and surprises around every corner - intense combat action with enhanced AI and real-time lighting
• Immense single-player action with maassive landscapes and huge cities to explore and defend - destructible and interactive environments
• Take the action online with your Xbox Live and switch sides, to become a Covenant Elite!

Product Description
Halo 2 continues the story of Master Chief, the heroic super-soldier who defied the invading alien Covenant and survived. The Covenant leaders within Halo are angry at this unheard of event. To save face, they launch an invasion of our planet. Earth's defenses are breached, and we're all in danger -- unless Master Chief can lead a small military squad to victory against Covenant forces, in all-out guerilla warfare!
Amazon.com
Halo 2 is one of those rare video games that garnishes attention from regular folk who wouldn't know which direction to point a game controller. With more than 1.5 million pre-orders and a massive release party in Times Square, the game enjoys the sort of buzz, and sales, generally reserved for boy wizards. But does it merit the hype?

Opening Scene

Halo 2 opens with a cut scene in the Covenant Holy City of High Charity. Much has happened since Master Chief (that's you) created so much havoc for the Covenant in the first Halo, and the Arbiter has much atoning to do for his failures. This first cut scene is long, but the lush graphics, orchestral sound, and polished voice talent for both this and other cut scenes as well as the game itself put most animated television shows to shame.

Much has happened since Master Chief created so much havoc for the Covenant in the first Halo, and the Arbiter has much atoning to do.

In the end, though, Halo 2 is unabashedly a first-person shooter. It has a Mature rating and is not meant for kids. Gameplay is constant and intense. No sooner is one bunch of aliens taken care of than another descends. The controls are identical to the first game so those familiar with it will be up and blasting in no time. And the sound and graphics have been beefed up so that Halo 2 is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful console games available.

Opening Fire

Most of the weapons from the first game return, although strangely the MA5B Assault Rifle (the default weapon in the first game) is not available. There is a single melee weapon known as the Covenant Sword, but the controls for it are the same as that for all the shooter weapons, making it difficult to direct. Also, for a new twist, you can hold two of the smaller guns at the same time and shoot double-fisted.

As for vehicles, the old favorites are back and joined by a few new, mostly Covenant wheeled monsters. Some improvements have been made to the AI so that the nonplayer characters can drive without running into too many obstacles while you man the turret. This improved AI also has enemies ducking for cover, and the banter from both the Marines and the bad guys has undergone massive improvements so that it no longer sounds quite so repetitive.

On Your Own

The most significant change in the single-player game is with Master Chief's much-touted defensive suit. At the beginning of the game, he is told that the suit has been upgraded, but it's really undergone a severe downgrade. In Halo 2, the player has only one lifeline. Unlike in the first game, there is basically no defensive shield on the suit, making gameplay tougher. It can often take multiple--sometimes a maddening number--attempts to make it through thorny parts of the game.

Or with a Friend

Finally, no review of a Halo game is complete without mentioning multiplayer. One of the main reasons to buy Halo 2 is the ability to play through Xbox Live, a feature not included in the first game, which was among the original releases for the Xbox. Multiplayer for Halo 2 uses all of the same weapons and vehicles as in the single-player game, and the types of games available in Halo (King of the Hill, Slayer, Capture the Flag) return with a host of new maps. Multiplayer Halo 2 offers customizable profiles, control layout, and screens as well as a voice proximity feature, where you can talk with other players via an Xbox Communicator so that those closer to you sound louder than those farther away. Players can also create both permanent clans and temporary parties in the Xbox Live world. Undoubtedly, this multiplayer feature alone ensures that Halo 2 will remain a top-selling game for years to come. --David Morel

Pros:

• Lush graphics and orchestral sound
• Constant, thumping shoot-'em-up action
• Multiplayer available through Xbox live

Cons:

• Suit downgrade makes single-player often overly difficult
• Get ready for some bleary-eyed mornings

Customer Reviews

Better than Halo (2009-03-23)
Halo 2 improved over Halo with better controls, dual wielding, and a few new weapons and enemies. One should be prepared for a little confusion, you not only fight as the master chief, in some chapters you fight as an enemy called the arbiter. I found this somewhat confusing and did not really care for playing the arbiter, it seemed like I was betraying my side. While it is a fun game, there are others I like much better.

Sweet game!!! (2009-03-13)
I own Halo Combat Evolved (Halo 1) and its pretty good but when I played Halo 2 at my cousins house it blew Evolved right of the map! Great graphics, awesome game play, about 1000 different weapons (alien and UNSC). You get to play as the alien traitor "THE ARBITER" and Master Chief (rip out guts tough as nails type of guy). Unfortunately as "THE ARBITER" you can's kill humans. Story lines...eh... who am I kiding it sucked but ya' know, ya' win some ya' lose some. I strongly recommend this game! Oh, buy the way this game wouldn't be rated M if when you whack a flood (zombie like creatures) they kinda' explode.

Just as good as the original. (2009-03-13)
Even though it shouldn't have to be said, this game is really good. Really good. If you ever played the first Halo, "Halo: Combat Evolved", then you should immediatly buy this sequel. You won't be dissapointed. My only complaint about this game is the missing Assault Rifle, but it was easy to get over because of the added in SMG. If you play Halo 2, I guarantee you won't ever be able to get enough of it. And just incase you do, I suggest you go buy a 360 and get Halo 3. Just trust me on this one, would I lie to you?

The game that brought xbox its glory. Halo Combat Evolved. Ambitious and Exciting. (2009-02-11)
Halo 2 is a great game with quality flare and just about everything imaginable to back it up. There is no true flaw to this game but nothing exactly in the game feels non-stop. Not to say that there isn't moments where you just can't help but scream "I love this game", but there could be more heart pounding scences.

Halo like many FPS's has a pretty bland story and you feel yourself just skipping many story elements for the basic fact that they are too long. The game exceeds any game of it's time but feel as if "we've done this before right?". Halo has many vehicles to choose from, Tanks, Aircrafts and hovercrafts. The one thing though is that there is not a wide array to choose from and the aircraft you see most in the game you cannot even pilot it.

One of the changes from the old game is now you are able to use a sword and believe me many people wanted it in the game. It can be difficult to use it as the sword loses power everytime you attack an object. There is only one sword to choose from which doesn't help the lack of weapons. You do go through many weapons but it can feel all too easy to get caught up using one weapon. In intense levels though you frequently must pick up another weapon to battle the aliens that want to kill you.

A few things in the game are destructible but not enough to feel like that much of an intense firefight. Many of the times instead you will see the marks of a shot in the wall or the blood of you or your enemies, which makes it feel like a warzone after it is all said and done. Many times in the game you have A.I controlled partners who are extremely smart in fact if they see you killing too many of them they will start to fire back at you and eventually kill you if you don't kill them.

The multiplayer easily is the best thing about this game. There are over 10 maps to choose from each with a different scenery from the next and there are a few revamped old school maps. The thing that makes the multiplayer s great is co-op when fighting with a friend against two other friends it feels so real and alive that you burst out with excitement. You can customize just about everything in the level from the weapons it will have on it to the vehicles it will have on it.

More over the game never has that many dull moments although in campaign backtracking can feel wierd and you get lost easily. The game is not a rent it's a buy the game is the best game on the xbox to date and when its sequel comes out for xbox 360 you can bet it will be a hit too.

Halo 2 (2009-02-09)
This game was everything I hoped it would be. The campaign mode was very enjoyable to play all the way through. The story line was an interesting continuation of the first Halo game. I really liked the plot and how I got to play two different characters that opposed each other in the first halo and eventually cross paths. It was a very fun game to play. The multiplayer online and offline game play is also always fun. Good stuff.

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Product Information and Prices stored: April 29 , 2009, 02:40

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic

Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Lucas Arts Entertainment
Brand : Lucas Arts
Label : Lucas Arts Entertainment
Publisher : Lucas Arts Entertainment
Model : 23272319755
Platform : Xbox
Studio : Lucas Arts Entertainment
ReleaseDate : 2006-06-15

List Price: USD $19.99
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Features:

• You are a young Jedi Knight, charged with leading a group of freedom fighters across the galaxy
• Recruit droids, humans, Wookies and other races to join your resistance group -- and train them in great mini-games like racing swoop bikes or manning turret guns
• Journey to dozens to unique locations, from the Wookie homeworld of Kashyyk to the Jedi Academy of Dantooine
• Customizable and evolving characters keep the story fresh and the gameplay interesting -- especially when you have to choose between the Light & Dark Sides of The Force

Product Description
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic takes you into the distant past of the Star Wars universe -- over 4,000 years before Episode I, when battles raged between the Jedi and the Sith!
Amazon.com Review
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic takes place just a few years after the Mandolorian Wars, thousands of years before the events in the Star Wars movies we know and love. Two Jedi, master Revan and his apprentice Malak, led the Republic's forces to victory and pursued the Mandalorians into deep space only to return as Dark Jedi at the head of a huge fleet of Sith warships. Only the Force powers of the Jedi Bastila prevented the Sith from overwhelming the Republic's weakened forces. At the start of the game Malak has usurped control of the Sith by betraying Revan and has attacked the ship carrying Bastila and yourself. In true Star Wars style, the game begins with a bang.

The storyline could have been a standard coming-of-age yarn but is instead a genuinely interesting adventure told with humor, compassion, and respect for the source material. Your character has a mystical bond with Bastila, and the two of you share some kind of connection to the Sith villains Darth Malak and Darth Revan. The game's planet-hopping adventures are driven by your exploration of these connections and how they relate to your larger goal of discovering the source of the Sith's sudden fleet. During your adventure you can explore side quests minor (such as racing swoops or gambling) and major (such as uncovering the fascinating back stories of your companions). Star Wars fans will get a kick out of the rich lore introduced in the game, particularly the Tatooine storyline that reveals the origin and history of the Sand People.

Gameplay is an abbreviated form of Wizards of the Coast's d20 Star Wars RPG game system--anyone who has played Dungeons & Dragons will be familiar with the abilities, stats, feats, and bonuses in this game. The player creates a character as a member of one of three starting classes (soldier, smuggler, scout) and then later chooses a Jedi class (guardian, consular, sentinel). Joining the player's character are other Jedi, warriors, thieves, droids, a wookiee, and even a Mandolorian. Unlike the faceless non-player characters of other games, each member of the supporting cast has an intriguing history and even agenda. Up to two of these other characters can join your character at any time. Depending on who you chose to take with you, new dialogue and even intra-party arguments come into the game (put the Mandalorian veteran with the Republic patriot and you'll see sparks fly). Combat is real-time turn-based, meaning the turns are seamless but the player has the option of pausing the action at any time to issue orders or direct any character to use a certain Force power, ability, feat, or item.

Graphics range from adequate to exceptional. Building and character models are not impressive--about what you get in GTA 3. Lightsaber graphics and environmental effects (like waving grass, clouds, and weather) bring the world to life. Battles are just brilliant, with characters pumping out blaster fire at Jedi who dash, dodge, and even deflect the bolts back toward their assailants. Complete with sounds straight out of the movies, the thrilling combat is pure Star Wars.

All in all, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a masterpiece of Star Wars gaming. The pacing, balance of action and dialogue, clever puzzles and quests, and loving attention to detail have set the bar very high for role-playing games in general and Star Wars games in particular. Consider this a must-have game.--Mike Fehlauer

Pros:

• Captivating storyline
• Clever dialogue
• Star Wars feel
• True story and dialogue support for either Light Side or Dark Side play
• Brilliant combat graphics
• Fascinating characters (the loyal--and homicidal--droid HK-47 is truly unique)

Cons:

• Occasional bugs in dialogue, movie playback
• Cannot transfer equipped gear between characters while on your ship

Customer Reviews

Is this REALLY Star Wars? (2009-03-17)
The first time I played this game, it seemed confusing, and then when I went into combat, it didn't seem very good. After 10 minutes, I thought, "WOW! THIS IS STUPID!" It really was! Then I found out that this game was a RPG (I'm not fond of RPG) Star Wars was never meant to be a RPG, it was meant to be an Action, Adventure, and Shooter kind of game. What do you think "War" means. War=Action, Adventure, Shooter. War doesn't= RP and Strategy games. This is the first Star Wars game that ever let me down! Please don't get it! Get Battlefront and Battlefront II, they're alot better!

It is a awesome game (2009-03-03)
The game was awesome and a great buy, its fun and exciting to play I enjoy it very much

I Love This Game (2009-01-12)
all i'm going to say is that this is the best star wars game EVER!!!! and i'm not a role playing game person. anybody can get into this game.

One of the best games I've ever played (2008-12-21)
I love a good rpg and this one has all my favorite elements of what makes one great. As a bonus it also is Star Wars themed, something I also love, and features some of John Williams awesome theme music.
This was my favorite game until I played Mass effect, also by Bioware, but it remains a strong second. I simply love this game. It has one of the best and most immersive storylines I've ever seen in a game. There are plot twists and unexpected developments throughout the game. You have numerous choices to make, and some of the choices effect the outcome of the game. There are a large number of quests, including many optional ones and and you may choose to take a good or evil path or something in between. There are numerous well developed characters who can join your party, each with their own personality. They may help or hinder you, during quests or even leave the party or turn on you depending on your actions. You have influence with the characters and it depends largely on your action and your choices.
The storyline is simply excellent, the sound effects and graphics are excellent, music is excellent, and the buildings/scenarios are unique and diverse. The endings are excellent and one of the best I've ever seen in a game. I really enjoyed playing this game.
The only cons I think of is the combat, which I didn't mind because this is an rpg first. The combat is automatic and you don't do much except direct your characters to use certain abilities or weapons or to attack certain foes. Otherwise they simply fight automatically. Again this didn't bother me at all, but 1st person shooter fans, might have issue with this.

Sorry, I think this is one of the WORST Star Wars games (2008-10-15)
I picked this game up a few months back. I got it because I just got through with Mass Effect and loved that game. Well the folks who did Mass Effect for the most part also had a hand in making this Star Wars game, Knights of the Old Republic.

I'll make this short, because I think some people need to know just how flipping boring this game is. The dialogue is okay. You have to read it, and there is no actual speach. I can live with that, especially since this game did come out a few years back.

However, the action sequences are left the game found wanting. You press a button, and watch your characters do all the work. "Wow. That's it?!" Is what I thought to myself. I'm not much of an RPG guy, but when I hear the words "ACTION" and "FUN TO PLAY" associated with it, I tend to think their might be some challenging action scenes to go along with a game with story line. You know, something like Deus Ex, or Mass Effect. Heck, even the Final Fantasy guys get it right year after year. I say all of that, so I don't get people flaming me saying I just don't like RPGs. I do like RPGs, just the good ones.

I felt like I was being spoon fed everything to continue on with the game. It wasn't challenging at all. I had to quit after playing this game for about an hour. I kept telling myself it will get better, and it never did.

Sorry folks, but Star Wars games like the X-Wing/Tie Fighter series, Dark Forces/Jedi Knight series, and even the Rebel Assault games were better than this crap.

You want a good RPG from Bioware? Play Mass Effect. You want a good RPG period? Play Lost Odyssey, or Diablo, or Titan's Quest, or the Elder Scrolls series, or the Fallout series, or Final Fantasy. Just not this game.

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Product Information and Prices stored: April 9 , 2009, 05:45