Metroid Prime Trilogy Collector's Edition
From Nintendo

All three games in the trilogy have been crafted into one unbelievable package, with a newly implemented exclusive title menu with direct access to any of the three titles. Not only that, but players can also earn awards by collecting tokens through their progress across the trilogy, making for an ideal award system. Both Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes games have been updated with the refined control system of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Moving is done with the Control Stick and the Nunchuck controller, while the Wii Remote controller controls the Arm Cannon's crosshairs, allowing the player to smoothly and more accurately aim by pointing at the screen. The camera will move where the player points, making for more intuitive control, and allowing players to look around and attack while moving. Three different sensitivity settings allow everyone from beginners to FPS veterans to find a response speed to their liking. In addition to the new control, the Nintendo GameCube games have new features and improvements such as 16x9 wide-screen presentation, and improved HUD system to accommodate the new pointer control, some graphic improvements, and newly added new difficulty levels.
Amazon Sales Rank: #439 in Video Games Brand: Nintendo Model: RVLPR3ME Published on: 2009-08 Released on: 2009-08-24 ESRB Rating: Teen Platform: Nintendo Wii Original language: English Subtitled in: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: .63" h x 5.41" w x 7.54" l, .62 pounds
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption set a new standard for first-person motion controls in video games. Now it's bringing those controls to the rest of the celebrated series, allowing players to experience the entire Metroid Prime story arc with the peerless precision of the Wii Remote. Nintendo announces Metroid Prime Trilogy, a new premium three-game collection for the Wii console that bundles all three landmark Metroid Prime games onto one disc and revamps the first two installments with intuitive Wii Remote controls, wide-screen presentation, and other enhancements. Updated HUD View larger. Refined Control Scheme View larger. Upgraded GraphicsView larger. The Ultimate Metroid Prime Experience Metroid Prime fans, prepare to be happy--the celebrated series from Retro Studios has gotten a deluxe treatment on the Wii console. All three games in the trilogy have been crafted into one package, with a newly implemented exclusive title menu with direct access to any of the three titles. Not only that, but players can also earn awards by collecting tokens through their progress across the trilogy, making for an ideal award system. Key Game Features: Three incredible games from the Metroid Prime universe in one package Metroid Prime 1 and 2 have a new refined control system to match Metroid Prime 3 Premium tin case Collectable tokens are awarded while progressing through the trilogy Metroid Prime 1 and 2 have new features and improvements such as 16x9 wide-screen presentation, and improved HUD system to accommodate the new pointer control, some graphic improvements, and newly added new difficulty levels. Upgraded to a Refined Control System Both Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes games have been updated with the refined control system of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Moving is done with the Control Stick and the Nunchuk™ controller, while the Wii Remote™ controller controls the Arm Cannon's crosshairs, allowing the player to smoothly and more accurately aim by pointing at the screen. The camera will move where the player points, making for more intuitive control, and allowing players to look around and attack while moving. Three different sensitivity settings allow everyone from beginners to FPS veterans to find a response speed to their liking. In addition to the new control, the Nintendo GameCube games have new features in the Wii versions and improvements such as 16x9 wide-screen presentation, improved HUD system to accommodate the new pointer control, some graphic improvements, and newly added new difficulty levels.
An epic collection with three epic games. This is possibly one of the nicest game collections I've ever purchased. Everything, from the packaging down to the game content itself is top notch, obviously intended to make the fan boys drool. I personally don't care about the collector's aspect of the game. It's nice, but I am more interested in the upgraded controls. I was not disappointed in the least. Much like the Pikmin remake, the upgraded controls rejuvenate the experience. Most of this review focuses on this product as a collector's pack or compilation since there is an abundance of good reviews on each of the individual games. For anyone who hasn't played any of the Metroid Prime series of games, here's a really quick summary. You play as Samus Aran, a bounty-hunter in a power suit that must save the galaxy from immense and epic danger. THREE TIMES! The game is played from a first-person perspective, and althought you kill a lot of Space Pirates with a variety of weapons, it is quite different from many FPS titles out there. Exploration of the environment and discovery of clues, countless upgrades, intense platforming sections, and backtracking to find new paths are the name of the game. In my opinion, the Metroid Prime series is possibly the only FPS title out there that really manages to get platforming right. Almost never do the jumps feel cheap or impossible, even when they are challenging. Combat controls are tight and responsive and I never found myself struggling with flaws in the controls. Each of the three games play essentially the same, but the story is slightly different in each with some different weapons and item upgrades found throughout the title. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS? - Wii pointer controls for aiming and some limited motion controls. - Achievement/Medal system has been added to the first two titles - Widescreen support for the first two titles - Minor graphical upgrades - Metal collector's set box - Collector's artwork - One of the nicest and heftiest instruction manuals I've ever seen in a console game. They don't make them like this anymore. THE GOOD: +++ Amazingly tight and precise controls, but more customization options would have been nice. +++ Split-screen multi-player in Metroid Prime 2. +++ Three of the best and most critically acclaimed Nintendo games ever made all on one disc. +++ Amazing graphics which... well, they're really old and show their age but the artwork is stunning. +++ At least 60+ hours of game play. THE BAD... SORT OF --- No online multi-player. It really feels like the only thing missing from the game. --- Lots of back-tracking. It's not really that bad, but some people can't stand it. Be warned. --- You may have already paid for this and beat it at least once before. --- This set proves that most developers are lazy on the Wii because the graphics on some games produced last generation mop the floor. IS IT WORTH THE PURCHASE? That depends on who you are. * If you have never played any of the Metroid Prime titles and are looking for a good adventure game or a FPS title and you don't mind lots of exploration, pick this up. * If you tried either Metroid Prime or Metroid Prime 3 - Corruption and didn't like it, I doubt you'll like it this time either. * If you tried Metroid Prime 2 - Echoes and didn't like it or got frustrated, I recommend at least renting this one because Prime and Corruption are much more approachable than Echoes was. * If you beat all three Metroids before and you never play through a game a second time, you may want to stay away from this title. For those who rarely replay games after beating them, the new additions are nice, but nothing except the controls are earth-shatteringly new. * If you enjoy replaying some of your favorite games over again from time to time and you consider Metroid to be one of your favorites, the control upgrades alone are reason enough to justify the purchase. Much like Resident Evil 4, the remake for the Wii makes this the definitive version to own. * If you enjoyed Metroid Prime - Corruption and never played Metroid Prime 1 & 2, this game is a must buy. * If you're a Metroid fan boy/girl, yes. This game was made just for you. I'd tell you to buy it, but you probably already had a copy pre-ordered months ago. In fact, go buy two copies, keeping one sealed in the original shrink wrap inside a sealed vault. I also recommend getting some therapy. MP Trilogy: If you own a Wii, this game is a MUST-HAVE! Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is, without a doubt, one of the best games I have ever played. It is almost 3 years old now as it was one of the near-launch titles for the Wii, but it is still one of the prettiest titles available in the entire catalog of Wii games. So, if you have never owned/played Metroid Prime 3, then this purchase is a no-brainer: In addition to Metroid Prime 3, one of the best titles available on the Wii... you get it's pre-Wii predessors: Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2, both of which, despite being ports of Gamecube game, still look incredible, and have the added benefit of the new Wii controls. For the price of one Wii game, you get 3 of the best games available on Gamecube/Wii. It is estimated by Ign.com that the entire trilogy amounts to over 80 hours of gameplay... and this doesnt even take into account the fact that Metroid Prime 2 also has 4-player splitscreen multiplayer (LOCAL ONLY unfortunately!). Also, for those of you that are like me and like a real challenge, once you beat the game on "Veteran" difficulty, you unlock "Hypermode" difficulty. I never did beat Metroid Prime 3 on Hypermode difficulty... it is that hardcore. Here are some features that make this trilogy an epic must-have for the Wii: 1) 3 GREAT games for the price of 1... no brainer. All 3 games look great and are a blast to play. When you start up Trilogy, you can select to play any of the 3 games, or to play Prime 2's multiplayer (which is available from the start). Each game has it's own progress tracking/save, as well as achievements. 2) Improved controls, visuals, and gameplay for Metroid Prime 1 and 2: The visuals on both games got a bit of an update, and some of the bosses and enemies are more balanced. Basically, MP 1 and 2 play almost exactly like Metroid Prime 3. 3) Achievements: Each game includes a pretty robust set of unlockable achievements (a new addition to MP 1 and 2). When I originally played MP 3, this was one of my favorite features (maybe I am borderline OCD?)... I really enjoyed scanning each and every enemy and item, gaining various trophies, etc. This feature is a welcome addition to the first 2 games. 4) Metroid Prime 2 multiplayer - This was a welcome addition to Metroid Prime 2, and I am glad they preserved it in the Trilogy collection. It is fairly basic, but an absolute blast. I really enjoy local multiplayer personally... I prefer it to online only games because frequently with Wii games, you can either play online, or you can play with your friends locally... almost never both for some reason. I love having friends over for a good old fashioned frag-fest... and this game will deliver. It's just a shame they didnt add an online multiplayer component. This was a real missed opportunity... but not a deal breaker. 4-player splitscreen versus mode is a welcome addition, and works very nicely. Granted... it's no Call of Duty.... but it is a blast to play through. Me and my friends will have a blast with this, especially since The Conduit only has online multiplayer (what a shame!)... part of the draw of owning a Wii is having your friends over to play local multiplayer games. 5) Hardcore Difficulty: "Hypermode Difficulty" mode is a BEAST. It will make you want to pull your hair out. It is not for the faint of heart! =) I loved every second of it... Metroid Prime 3's Hypermode Difficulty was REALLY punishing... enemies are hard to kill and plentiful. I LOVE a challenge, and hate when games end too early or are too easy... and these games do neither. Over 80hrs of hardcore gameplay? Yes please... In short, this Trilogy belongs in EVERY Wii-owner's collection. Not to mention it comes in a "Collector's Edition" tin case with a poster and cool concept art... I even got a free MP Trilogy T-shirt. GO BUY THIS GAME! NOW.. seriously... I'll wait.. GO! Here are my rating scores for the Trilogy (all 3 games as 1): Presentation: 9/10 (menus are updated with pointer functionality, and you can select your game (MP1,2,3 or multiplayer) from the start screen. My only gripe is that your gamesaves from the original Metroid Prime 3: Corruption CANNOT be used for this game... so I have to start from scratch. No worries, though... I played through that game 2 years ago, so I am about due for a replay. Graphics: 10/10 - this is one of the pretties games on the Wii. Enemies and environments are colorful and lively. Gameplay: 10/10 - These are 3 of the best games available on ANY Nintendo console. 'Nuff said. Lasting Appeal: 9/10 - 3 hardcore games with unlockable "Hypermode" difficulty, plus robust achievements. Local only multiplayer. I would rate it 10/10 if they had included online multiplayer... but I prefer local-only multiplayer to online-only multiplayer. Overall: 9.5/10 - Absolutely incredible set of games. A must-have for all Wii owners! The Definitive Way to Play Metroid In 2002, Metroid pretty much returned from the dead with Metroid Prime. The game was amazing, with some of the best visuals of the time and intoxicating gameplay. The series had gone to a first person perspective. Nintendo defined as a First Person Adventure, and not a shooter. Yet it worked for Metroid perfectly. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes came out in 2004, and while it didn't match the flair of the first one, it was still a pretty good game in and of itself. In 2007, however, the Metroid Prime Trilogy got an overhaul in controls. The motion sensor controls actually worked really well with Metroid Prime 3. Even then some of us were probably thinking, "Wouldn't it be great to play the first two games like this?" And now Nintendo is letting us do just that. You can now plow through all three Metroid Prime titles. The entire trilogy is on one disc and they've got those added controls for those who enjoyed them in Metroid Prime 3. It might bring into question as to whether or not it's worth it for those who played the previous two games. That depends on if you want a different experience. It's worth considering, though, because you're getting three games for the price of one. If you've never played Metroid Prime before--any of them, then this is a good way to introduce yourself to the games. There isn't a whole lot to discuss with Metroid Prime. They're beautiful games that put a huge emphasis on exploring and adventure. All three games do this while telling a story. Story isn't really a strong point with Metroid, however. Not nearly as much as exploring corridors, collecting upgrades, fighting colossal bosses and backtracking. The Wii remote lets you play the first two games in the same manner you played the third. Giving you the Wii Remote as your gun. You'll move around using the analog stick and point, shoot and turn using the Wii Remote. Metroid Prime works with these controls because there aren't exactly a million things to do, or a million different weapons to switch between. Since just about everything stacks it can work well enough. If you didn't like the controls of Metroid Prime 3, however, then you're probably not going to here. It's essentially the same thing for every game now. The controls on the Gamecube weren't clunky, but there is something smoother about using the Wii remote for certain tasks. There are more than just controls added to the experience, though. Metroid Prime 1 and 2 now have the same rewards system as Metroid Prime 3 had. When you perform certain tasks or meet certain objectives, you'll get a credit which can be used to exchange for unlockable content. More than that, the games also get a slight improvement in graphics, including a wide screen presentation and improving on some graphical textures. The Metroid Prime games were beautiful enough on the Gamecube. Essentially the games look just like their Gamecube counterparts, they just have a few smoother textures and a widescreen presentation. The big question is whether or not to get this package if you already own the games. That depends on whether or not you think playing with the motion sensor controls is worthwhile or not. The control scheme in and of itself is actually quite good, but you're not getting a different game. They're the same games you've played before. Metroid Prime 3 is unchanged from what you originally got before. This also means you might suffer from similar problems. The motion sensor controls are good, but can sometimes be a bit sensitive. Most people might have already experienced these controls before if they played Metroid Prime 3. If you liked what you got, then yes, it's worth investing in this to use those controls with Metroid Prime 1 and 2. In part because it's a good deal. If you weren't a fan of Metroid Prime 3's control scheme, I can't imagine why you'd want to pick up this collection. Even if you don't buy the collection, it might be worth checking out for those who are curious to experience Metroid Prime 1 and 2 in a new light. In other ways it feels like a more definitive way to play Metroid Prime because the controls do work rather well. It might not be a brand new experience for those who mastered the Gamecube titles, but it will certainly be different. And getting three games for the price of one isn't so bad at all, either.

   

Rechargeable Replacement Battery Pack For Nintendo DS Lite
From NG


Amazon Sales Rank: #2015 in Video Games Brand: NG Platform: Nintendo DS Dimensions: 3.00 pounds

New Life to Well-Worn Hardware I've had my DS Lite since the unit was released, and my daughter and I have logged many hours on it. When it stopped holding a charge, I realized that I really didn't want to have to replace the whole unit--I like the GameBoy Advance slot in the front, and the new body style doesn't have this. Enter the perfect, cheap, renewable energy source: this replacement battery pack. For just a few dollars, we're back on our feet and playing away. It arrived simply packaged, with the tiny tool for undoing the screw on the DS Lite's battery panel, and within about 2 minutes we were done and on the charger. A great way to bring your DS back from the dead. Works great in our DS Lite We have had a DS Lite for a while, and recently it stopped holding a charge. This battery seemed like a reasonable solution to our problem. It installed easily, shipped promptly, and holds charge without any problem. If you need a replacement battery for a DS Lite you won't be unhappy with this purchase. It comes with a small screwdriver to help remove and reseal the battery cover. The entire process took only a minute or two and the DS Lite was back up and running. This battery looks very similar to the old DS Lite battery, but had more English writing on it. A DS Delight This rechargeable replacement battery pack has come in very handy. My daughter really enjoys her DS Lite and quickly wore out the original battery pack provided by Nintendo. After numerous searches in local retail stores, I decided to turn to the web for a solution. What I found was this excellent battery that comes with a handy screwdriver to help you replace the original battery in the DS Lite unit. This particular battery sits perfectly in the DS Lite, and holds its charge for a very long time. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a reasonably priced non-Nintendo option for replacing a dead battery pack.

   

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)
By Stephen Stratton

* Detailed Overworld and dungeon maps revealing every hidden goodie
Amazon Sales Rank: #576 in Books Published on: 2009-12-07 Released on: 2009-12-07 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 320 pages

A Complete Guide for the Game This guide is well done and thorough. My 10 year-old son says, "This is great because it has EVERYTHING in it!" It is organized and has great graphics and screen shots throughout. Prima does not usually disappoint when putting together a thorough and well designed guide. A big bonus to this guide is the removable poster size map. This shows the location of rabbits, warp gates and tracks that are unlocked by the Force Gem. All locations are numbered and labeled (temples, stations, villages, etc.) This is a big help for a middle-aged mom who has trouble remembering where to go. The guide starts out with a brief overview of all preceding Zelda games and goes into a tutorial for playing the game. There is a complete list of items, friends and fiends. Then the walkthrough begins. This follows most game guide formats. There are a lot of screen shots with written details for getting through every aspect of the game - preparing yourself for hidden enemies, finding gems and items, finding warp gates and other oddities that you may only stumble across while playing. Like any game guide, if you follow-it too closely, you can loose the fun of the game. Sometimes it is better to get through a portion of the game and then go to the guide to see what you might want to go back and fill-in or retrieve. Although most tools in this guide will ultimately be available online in short order, the fact is that having the guide at your disposal with all information in one place is a big help. It saves the time of searching online or waiting for someone to finish writing their walkthrough. My son loves to read through the guides after he has completed the game just to soak up the experience a little longer. Great Product, Great Customer service I Ordered this guide because it was cheaper at amazon than anywhere else and since i ordered it the week of christmas and used free shipping i assumed thet it would not be here until the estimated date of 29th but it got here on the 22nd, thank you Amazon for a great and speedy service. I will definitly order all my guides from them from now on.

   

Penguin United Dual Pack Samurai Swords Saber for Wii Sports Resort or Light Saber Games
From Penguin United

Enjoy realistic dueling in your Nintendo Wii games with this Penguin United Dual Pack of Samurai Swords!Your Wii Remote will fit snugly into the base unit, while the plastic blade snaps and locks into place. In addition to a smart design that won't block the IR port, the 143PUWP is also MotionPlus enabled. Use these Samurai Swords with Wii Resort, Red Steel 2, No More Heroes 2, or any other sword-fighting titles for Wii. Just don't get too excited. You don't want to be poking anyone's eyes out! Order the Penguin United Dual Samurai Sword Bundle today!
Amazon Sales Rank: #21245 in Video Games Platform: Nintendo Wii

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! Honestly, they are pretty much as described, but you are far better off just playing with the original wii remotes w/jacket! These are very poorly made and will only interfere with the action. :)

   

Avatar
From UBI Soft

Avatar Wii
Amazon Sales Rank: #649 in Video Games Brand: UBI Soft Model: 17543 Published on: 2009-12 Released on: 2009-12-01 ESRB Rating: Teen Platform: Nintendo Wii Number of items: 1 Dimensions: .55" h x 5.35" w x 7.56" l, .24 pounds
In a distant corner of the universe, a devastating conflict is about to erupt between two very different worlds. On the planet of Pandora reside an indigenous people known as the Na'vi. When the Na'vi find themselves engaged in a struggle with the RDA Corporation, a space-faring consortium in search of valuable resources, it sets the stage for a conflict unlike any the universe has seen before. Step into a dazzling world from the imagination of James Cameron and take your stand in the battle to determine the fate of a civilization. Attacking the Enemy View larger. Emerge in the world of Avatar View larger. Design your own character View larger. Choose from 20 skills for each clan View larger. Synopsis James Cameron's Avatar: The Game allows you to step inside the world of the feature film and go deep into the heart of Pandora and its people. Choose to fight for either RDA or the Na'vi, arming yourself with any of dozens of customizable weapons and a variety of clan-specific skills. Acquire new skills as you advance through the game, giving your all in the epic battle for a planet and a people. Key Game Features: Become immersed in the world of the Avatar feature film, viewing James Cameron's universe from your own perspective Take your stand in a raging conflict, fighting either for the indigenous Na'vi or the resource-hunting RDA Corporation Arm yourself with any of more than 60 total RDA and Na'vi weapons, customizing them for your own use Prepare yourself for battle by choosing any of 20 skills for each clan Design your own character and acquire new skills as you make your way through the game Participate fully in the conflict, even driving all the vehicles and riding the animals
Boring! The graphics for the game were not anywhere near where they could of and should have been. Was very grainy, and pixilated. Also the story was relatively basic, along with the game itself. The gameplay was basic by terms of interaction. Throughout the game it was walk around and slash every one you found, or try and be sneaky and shoot an arrow at a guy far away. In the end I found that the game was not worth the price, and I have only tried on the Wii system so I do not know if they game would differ with the other systems.

   

Pokemon Stadium 2
From Nintendo




I Love It this is by far the best of the pokemon stadium titlees. the mini games are fun and interactive. the battles are wonderfully animated and the pokemon are as well. the only problem you moght have is starting the game because it so old but other than that, your fine. i had this as a kid and it brings back memories when you play it.

   

Wii Console - Japanese Version
From Nintendo

2 SD card expansion slots. Supports NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, TurboGrafix16 games. Wireless controller. Supports 12cm Wii Disc and 8cm GameCube Disc. Language: Japanese. Stand(x1) Sensor Bar(x1) AC Adapter 110V(x1) AV Cable(x1) Sensor Bar Stand(x1) AA Battery (x2) Nintendo Wii JAP version Console (x1) Nintendo Wii Remote Controller & Nunchuk Controller(x1)
Amazon Sales Rank: #29026 in Video Games Brand: Nintendo Platform: Nintendo Wii Dimensions: 4.50" h x 10.00" w x 15.00" l, 7.50 pounds

same thing this is not a japanese version it is the same exsact version in america do not pay 500 dollars for something that is the same thing dont get .e wrong it is fun but its the samme thing

   

Bionicle: The Game
From THQ

Join your heroes, the Toa, on the island of Mata Nui in an epic confrontation between light and darkness, on your GBA! Journey across all six elemental regions or "Wahi", helping to free the Matoran villagers while defeating the dark minions of Makuta that ravage the island.


Very cool!! This game is a lot fun! You play as a Toa, go around trying to find missing matoran to help the Turaga make a key, then you open up the boss lair. Sound boring? You are very wrong. You can shoot Rahi like Nui-Jaga, Nui-Rama, and Tarakava with your elemental blasts, Charge up your energy for a super blast and beat enemies quicker, flip a switch and race over to a platform before it gets too high, and defeat Bohrok in action-packed boss levels. The only bad thing about it is the diagonal camera. You can't change it. But you'll get used to it. It is the most fun game I've played. The bottom line is: If you like Bionicle and you've always wanted to be a Toa, THEN QUIT READING AND START BUYING!! cool and hot at the time this game is the best game i have ever got in my live, one thing i like about the game is that it is collaging,it make you think and the tip of you mind.another thing is that the graphics are the the best out of all the game have played(and i have alot).and the best thing about this game is the aventure you have with all the toa/toa navo. this game give you the feeling your the toa your self which is great for a real leo fan.one more thing is this game want take you 10 min to win. it take alot longer which is a good thing. this way you want get bord with it. Best GBA game ever. I love this game!!! My friend got it with her GBA and i barrowed it, and then she got bored with her GameBoy, so she sold it AND the game, and it took me forever to track it down again, even online. I finally found it on here and bought it in a heartbeat! It is SOOOO much fun! You are able to play 6 different characters with different powers, and fight different creatures to save the poor tribal people who are held in bondage. When you reach the end of each level, you fight a more difficult foe, and when you destroy him, your character gets upgraded. I LOVE this game! It's the best game ever made for GameBoy Advanced!!!

   

Guitar Hero Van Halen
From Activision Inc.

Guitar Hero is back and you get to rock with the ultimate party band, Van Halen! Experience the hot licks and scissor kicks that made Van Halen the legends they are today. 25 epic Van Halen tracks, three scorching Eddie Van Halen signature solos, and 19 guest acts give fans the most comprehensive arena rock set list to date. With over 80 million albums sold worldwide, Van Halen is one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Led by Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar playng and David Lee Roth's unique brand of showmanship, the band has cemented their place in the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame since they dropped their self-titled album in 1978. Van Halen is one of only five rock bands that have had two albums sell more than 10 millions copies in the United States.
Amazon Sales Rank: #325 in Video Games Brand: ACTIVISION Model: 95803 Published on: 2009-12 Released on: 2009-12-22 ESRB Rating: Teen Platform: Nintendo Wii Number of items: 1 Dimensions: .60" h x 5.30" w x 7.50" l, .36 pounds
It's time to prove you've got the swagger and showmanship to stand alongside these rock-n-roll legends. In Guitar Hero: Van Halen, you can live out the experience of performing as one of the biggest rock bands of all time. See if you have what it takes to keep up with Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar playing or David Lee Roth's unique performance style as you savor all the hot licks and scissor kicks that have helped this band achieve legendary status. Play those incredible Eddie Solos View larger. Live out the Excitement View larger. Synopsis Guitar Hero: Van Halen lets you stand in the shoes of this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band as you perform 25 epic Van Halen tracks, three signature Eddie Van Halen solos and 19 guest act tracks. Get the crowd roaring with your arena rock stylings on Van Halen hits like Jump, Hot for Teacher, Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love and Dance the Night Away, as well as songs like Billy Idol's White Wedding, Foo Fighters' Best of You and Blink-182's First Date. Experience the excitement of playing as this ultimate party band as you rock out to dozens of enduring hits and prove you have the talent and the style to live up to the Van Halen legend. Key Game Features: Live out the excitement of playing as the legendary band Van Halen Perform an incredible arena rock set list that includes 25 Van Halen songs, three Eddie Van Halen signature solos and 19 songs from guest acts Includes the Van Halen songs And the Cradle Will Rock, Atomic Punk, Beautiful Girls, Cathedral, Eruption, Everybody Wants Some!!, Feel Your Love Tonight and Hang 'Em High Includes the Van Halen songs Hear About It Later, I'm the One, Ice Cream Man, Jamie's Cryin', Little Guitars, Loss of Control, Mean Street, Panama and Pretty Woman Includes the Van Halen songs Runnin' with the Devil, So This Is Love?, Somebody Get Me a Doctor, Spanish Fly, Unchained and You Really Got Me Features songs by guest acts Alter Bridge, the Clash, Deep Purple, Foreigner, Fountains of Wayne, Jimmy Eat World, Judas Priest, Killswitch Engage and Lenny Kravitz Features songs by guest acts Queen, Queens of the Stone Age, Tenacious D, the Offspring, Third Eye Blind, Weezer and Yellowcard
Fair Warning: Everybody (will) Want Some(thing better)... I got the "free" copy of GH: VH from the GH5 promo offer. The set-list itself is great, but a little short on VH songs. I'd rather have it all exclusively VH tunes (much like RB: The Beatles) instead of having other bands' music. I was let down that Foreigner's "Double Vision" was a remix version with their current singer instead of Lou Gramm (It even says "1978" onscreen). Is Mick Jones that hard up for people to accept his new singer? There's also a lot of other band's songs that I don't plan on replaying again. I guess GH is starting to scrape the bottom of the barrel on songs. Rumor is "Wolfie" had a hand in picking those bands. They should've at least had songs from artists that were more of an influence on the band like Metallica did with their GH game. The VH cut-scenes are pretty lackluster compared to GH: Metallica & RB: The Beatles. Some real love went into those, mostly on The Beatles' game. It's almost as if this was a quick production on the band's or Activision's behalf. I winced seeing Wolfie playing as an avatar instead of Michael Anthony. It just didn't "fit" hearing the original music and background vocals and seeing Wolfie in his place. It's almost sacrilege. What am I saying? It is sacrilege! I was also surprised that the gameplay wasn't as hard on medium as I thought it would be. (I remember "Hot for Teacher" being too hard playing on medium on GH:WT.) Another criticism is that it came in a crappy cardboard "promotional copy" sleeve that's sure to leave scratches on the disc, instead of a plastic clamshell. I tried to complain to Activision regarding the matter and they told me I would have to purchase a new copy. I know it was free, but it still a justifiable complaint. I have the same complaint about some DVD's that come in cardboard sleeves. There should be a ban on this practice! I'd say the game will be worth buying for diehard VH fans. $49.99 is a bit steep for an abbreviated game compared to the regular GH versions that have 75+ songs included for the price. This one has around 46 songs. They should include a Frankenstrat face plate or something to justify that price.

   

Need for Speed: Undercover
From Electronic Arts

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Amazon Sales Rank: #2985 in Video Games Brand: Electronic Arts Model: 15769 Published on: 2008-11 Released on: 2008-11-17 ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ Platform: Nintendo DS Number of items: 1 Dimensions: .63" h x 5.45" w x 5.78" l, .25 pounds

Worth a trip Another year usually means another Need for Speed game, of which the DS isn't safe from either. Still though, the Need for Speed series has had a pretty good track record on the DS, and while Need for Speed: Undercover isn't quite as good as Prostreet and Carbon were on the DS, it still manages to deliver most of the goods. Graphically speaking, Undercover offers up some good-looking 3-D work, despite the fact that there's frequent amounts of pop-up and texture glitches that can impede the racing experience. The game does manage to control pretty good though, even if the cop AI is practically broken and some of the racing elements are pretty drab. Still, there's enough challenges and a great amount of online and offline multiplayer options to keep you busy for a while. All in all, Need for Speed: Undercover for the DS doesn't offer anything you haven't played before, but if you own a DS and racing is your thing, this game is worth a trip. Very Suprising Wow, this game really surprised me. I love the NFS series so I couldn't give up on the ds versions of the game. This game surprised me more than anything. Pros, Frame rate is pretty good races are long yet intense best graphics out of all Need for Speed games on DS Plenty of races Cons, graphics are still pretty bad Pathetic attempts at cut scenes are cheesy All it is, is race after race Very Easy Now don't get me wrong, the pros outweigh the cons. The NFS series still has a LONG ways to go, expecially on the ds. But still, this is by far the best NFS game for the Nintendo DS. Overall 8/10 New Need For Speed Adventure I love this game because you get to play with the bad guys, and then bust them! You go from being on their team undercover to coming out in the open as a cop. Complete with all the options as the other NFS games, you can pick the kind of car you want, the color you want, and can upgrade the preformance and appearance of your car. You can also CREATE your own pictures you can place onto the doors, roof, or hood of your car! Hahaha, my favorite feature. It's really cool!

   

BDA Gamer - Game console accessory kit
From Bensussen Deutsch & Associates

If you have trouble wielding that little stylus, try the full size pen stylus. This pack includes two of the popular retractable pen stylus with pocket clip, and two easy-to-apply screen protectors. The stylus and screen protectors are both Nintendo compliant for game system safety.
Amazon Sales Rank: #17044 in Video Games Brand: Bensussen Deutsch & Associates Platform: Nintendo DS

Great grip and retractable I absolutely love this variation of the Nintendo DS Lite stylus. It fits much more comfortably in my grip and lessens the ache in my hand if I play for extended periods of time. It is retractable and has a typical pen-style clip to attach it to my protective bag that I use for all my games, system and supplies. I haven't found the need to use the screen savers yet as I found that using similar products for my PDA in the past were more of a pain than a function. So if you are like me and prefer a more solid feeling stylus and not the thin style that fits into the DS Lite system, then this is the product for you! Great addition for Nintendo fans My daughter loves these pens. It's so easy to lose the stylus that comes with the Nintendo DS, and these are easy to hold on to as well when playing.

   

Dark Rift: Official Secrets and Solutions (Secrets of the Games Series.)
By Douglas Kiang, Bart Farkas

This four-color strategy guide contains every move and cheat available to Dark Rift, a 3D fighting game on Nintendo 64. Dark Rift features eight playable characters, two bosses, and a slew of fighting combos and codes every gamer will want to study.

Review Become a Dark Rift Master!
Very deep game guide! For anyone who loves Dark Rift as much as I do, I HIGHLY recomend this guide! it covers pretty much everything about the all Characters, which is paramount in any fighting game! Dark Rift: Official Secrets and Solutions (Secrets of the Games Series.)

   

Cheap Thrills Brand Controller Extension Cord, 10 Feet, for Nintendo Wii
From Cheap Thrills Gaming

High Quality extension cord for any wired device that uses the Wii's controller ports. Gives ample room. Also works equally well with Nintendo Gamecube. Lifetime replacement guarantee for authentic products with the Cheap Thrills Gaming tag.
Amazon Sales Rank: #2935 in Video Games Brand: Cheap Thrills Gaming Model: CTG0009 Platform: Nintendo Wii

recommended Basically it works, I still whup nubs on brawl, just now I lie down on my couch while I do it ;) Anyway it works and the white color matches the Wii. 10 ft is the longest I found and allowed me to wrap it around the back of my desk. So I super glued some Velcro to it and the bottom of my desk so that I can plug it in with out having this wire lying across my floor (My couch is right next to my desk), yet if I ever decide to move it I can always take it off. So yea I recommend it. Especially since wave birds are so damn expensive now (O well at least I got Rumble). Oh to be nit-picky when i got in the mail it was in an envolope and somewhat folded like it is in the products picture. This caused it to be really kinky which may get on some nerves but should a non-issue. The only reason i mention it is because I don't see why they just don't wrap it in a circle. One more thing If you are buying this with a new controller you may want to instead check out the new gamecube controller MADE BY NINTENDO (none of that 3rd party crap--look for the logo)Its a white controller that matches the Wii and most notably it comes with a 10 FOOT cord so you may not even need the extension. Great quality at a great price! We really needed this! This really helps give some extra distance between your setup and the couch. We're getting the kids into old-school games on the Wii, and some of the items (like the dance mat) really benefit from the extra length this extension cord gives. Plus it's a great value - very nice quality and you can't beat the price!

   

Nintendo Super Mario Luigi Plush 12 Inch



Amazon Sales Rank: #8030 in Apparel & Accessories Brand: Nintendo

   

Power Player Striker 76000/128 in 1 Super Joystick & Power Gun
From Power Player

Super Joystick & Power Player,Consoles come with 76000 IN 1 built-in games,Can support Japanese Famicom cartridges (cartridge slot may not be present on some models).Has AC adapter (DC9V mA350 (Centre Negative)).Has composite and audio outputs. Built-in games include: 10-Yard Fight, 1942, Aladdin III Antarctic Adventure Arkanoid Balloon Fight, Baseball Battle City Binary Land Bird Week, Bomberman, BurgerTime Lode Runner Circus Charlie Clay Shoot was actually part of Duck Hunt. Clu Clu Land, Contra, Devil World Dig Dug, Door Door Donkey Kong, Jr. KONG 2" Donkey Kong, Jr. Math Duck Hunt, Elevator Action, Excitebike Exerion, F-1 Race, Field Combat Formation Z, Front Line, Galaga,Golf Gomoku Narabe Gyrodine Raid on Bungeling Bay Hogan's Alley Ice Climber, Joust Karateka Lunar Pool Macross Magic Jewelry (listed incorrectly as Magic Man) Mario Bros. Mappy Mighty Bomb Jack Millipede Ninja Kun Nuts & Milk Brush Roller Pinball Pooyan Popeye Road Fighter Slalom Sky Destroyer Space Invaders Spartan Sqoon Star Force Stargate Super Arabian Super Dynamix Super Soccer M.U.S.C.L.E. Tekken Tennis Tetris Twinbee Urban Champion Warpman Wild Gunman World Soccer Yie-Ar Kung Fu
Amazon Sales Rank: #11690 in Toys & Games Brand: Power Player Model: 76000/128 IN 1

GREAT FUN FOR RETRO LOVERS! For retro gamers, the power player 128 in 1 (4.5) is a great buy! It has all the old retro classics like donkey kong, super mario, galaga, dig dug, and much more! There is a slight hum in the background, but other than that, the game works flawlessly! Finally got it to work! So my husband opened the game and plugged it in and it wouldnt work...then after i was planning on returning it because all we were getting was a white screen, my husband figured it out! He took the back off and saw a little blue clip thing..he said he pushed it in and then back out and then it worked!! My kids love it!!! Didn't even work I just got this today - shipping was awesome. I bought 2- 1 for me and one for a Christmas gift. I wrapped one, then opened mine to play. But it doesn't work. Per another review, I tried all the av jacks on all 3 of my tvs- nothing. there is just a blank screen. What a disappointment after all the good reviews. Also - the smell is very strong! I have contacted the seller and hope to hear something soon.

   

Super Mario Brothers Question Block Sound Plush Nintendo
From PCMICROSTORE

Question blkcs are a common icon withitn the Super Mario video game series by Nintendo.
Amazon Sales Rank: #46836 in Toys & Games Brand: PCMICROSTORE

Brings back good memories... the sound when you hit this brick is pretty much what you hear from the early Nintendo video games. i was really surprised. Coolest Plush ever! This thing is awesome! Brings me right back to when I was a kid playing Mario with my friends. Great to just have around for that "Wow, that makes a sound?" remark from friends. Owning this WILL make you cooler. Old school for the win! Works as described Not much to say. It's a coin block. You hit the bottom it makes a coin sound or a 1up mushroom sound. Add some fishing line and much office fun to be had.

   

New Super Mario Brothers Red Mushroom Candy Tin [Cherry Sours]
From Nintendo

Listing is for 1 tin. Product is available in 3 colors/flavors: Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Red Cherry.
Amazon Sales Rank: #67763 in Toys & Games Brand: Nintendo

Fun and cute, find it locally! I found this cool little tin at Bed Bath and Beyond for $2.99. Having grown up playing Mario Bros., I couldn't resist! The candy is tasty, not too sour, more like tart, really. Not as big as I thought I really need to pay more attention to the measurements of the items on Amazon. Anyway, the tin is pretty small but still a nice collectible for any Super Mario fan. There's a small amount of candy on the inside which you will devour within the first few hours. Because the tin is so small its doubtful that you'll find something else to put in it except really small candy or jewelry. All in all its a great gift for friends or family members that grew up with the original Nintendo and Super Nintendo. Cute, makes a nice gift My brother gave me this red mushroom candy tin as a gift. It's small and cute, and there are cherry-flavored mushroom-shaped sour candies inside.

   

15 foot long Sensor Bar Extension Cable for Nintendo Wii
From CheapThrillsGaming

Cheap Thrills Games offers this high quality cable for the Nintendo Wii. Its much cheaper than using battery powered sensor bars. This cable comes with the Cheap Thrills Cable Guarantee - as long as it is purchased from an authorized reseller.
Amazon Sales Rank: #2571 in Video Games Brand: Cheap Thrills Gaming Model: CTG0003 Platform: Nintendo Wii

Sensor Bar Extension Wire We have a wall mounted TV and a in wall component rack that is about 15 feet away. We put te Wii in the cabinet, but could never get the wireless sensor bars to work very accurately. So, we bought this extension cable, ran the wire through the wall with the other TV wires and use the sensor bar that came with the Wii. With the 6 or so feet of the wire already attached to the sensor bar, we had plenty with this extra 15 feet to make the route to the wall cabinet. I am not sure why, but it simply works 10X better than the 3 wireless bars we waisted money on. I, and the kids, are VERY HAPPY with this product! Nice when you want to save your money on batteries I put two of these together to get 30 feet of extension, and it works very well. I had the Nyko wireless bar and the timer feature was cute, but this is much better. I want to forget about my sensor bar and not have to change batteries. And with Amazon Prime, 2 of these was actually cheaper than one of the battery powered bars. Very happy with it. great item, simple yet very useful This item worked great. I needed to be able to mount the sensor bar under the plasma tv and run the wiring through the wall so it was concealed. This item worked great for that application. I didn't want to deal with replacing batteries in a wireless sensor bar, so this seemed like the logical choice. I'm very happy with it.

   

Counter Force
From Conspiracy

Conspiracy Counter Force WiiEvery day, thousands perish. Those who survive share rumors of an alien entity called "Diadora". The survivors took refuge below the earth's surface, narrowly escaping the alien invaders. The governing Council ordered an immediate counterattack. The primary objective codenamed: "Counter Force" would reclaim the earth's surface using 3 experimental robots. The secondary objective is to investigate the alien war-machine's weaknesses and defeat the mysteriour "Diadora". Three freedom fithters - Sophia, Dynamis and Calista are humanitys last hope for victory!
Amazon Sales Rank: #12593 in Video Games Brand: Conspiracy Published on: 2007-10 Released on: 2007-10-02 ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ Platform: Nintendo Wii Number of items: 1 Dimensions: .55" h x 7.50" w x 5.69" l, .36 pounds

In 1997, this game would have been, well bad... OK. I was looking forward to this game. Giant robots, with guns, blowing up stuff. Nuff said! Well, no. From the moment you insert this game in to your Wii (on the disc start screen) you begin to see the home made production values that "shine" throughout the game. From the menu with no options (why have a menu). To given 15 seconds to select your character, in a single player game, where the characters have different stats. Then to the absolute lackluster game play. Hint, to beat the boss without getting hint hold left. When you're all the way left, hold right. Apparently the boss has no clue how to lead a target moving in a straight line at a steady pace. Not to mention that you have to shoot at like a billion things, and have NO autofire. Save the life of your wiimote and don't even bother renting this one. Too many good games out there to waste your time. Or pull out a Saturn or Dreamcast and relive some quality games. Hell they looked and sounded better ten years ago as well. Side Scroller Shooter Morphed When I first saw this game I thought it could be fun. I bought @ $20, after playing it I shouldn't have paid more than $5. This could have potential; giant mech suits, guns, shooting, ect. This game is basically a side scrolling shooter morphed into a first person. This game is set up like an arcade style game, timers on character selection, no continuing from save point, and a high score listing. This game gets tedious after about 10 minutes of game playing, if not from the start. Possibly the only good thing about this game is that it would be fun to play in a contest with a group just to see who has better finger speed. If you love the side scrolling shooters of the past, you might want to rent this game.

   

DiCAPac WP-410 Alpha Underwater Waterproof Digital Camera Housing Case
From DiCAPac

This transparent and flexible case allows convenient control for camera buttons as well as perfect visibility for the LCD screen. User friendly product with easy to open and close Roll & Velcro zipper system. UV coated polycarbonate window for camera lens allow consumers to take clear pictures with same quality as with high-end camera housing.The case provides reliable protection not only from the water, but from dust, sand and weather elements. It even floats safely if dropped in the water.
Brand: DiCAPac Model: WP-410 Dimensions: .30 pounds

DICAPAC WORKS!!!!! I wanted a Nice underwater Camera Case for my Canon SD750 camera to use when I go to Hawaii, but didn't want to shell out $200 for the Case by Canon. SO I opted to give the DicaPac a go.. Let me tell you I reaad alot of online reviews and I was confident it would work.. Well Lets just say it worked, and worked great. My friend laughed at me and thought I was Crazy to be putting My trust in a $30 "Plastic bag" as she put it.. especially with my nice camera.. But after it worked Flawlessly and I got over a 100 pivtures andf video of her Daughter in the Pool testing it out, she was now a Believer. She will definately be getting one now. as the the reviewer said he coudn't see the lens.. I'm not sure if he only has a viewfinder, but on my camera it has a large LCD display only and I could see every Picture and video being taken through the clear case. Very nice!!! Will tell all my friends going to Hawaii to save their money on the expensive manufacturers' cases and get this one instead.. Worked for me I was hesitant about using this underwater, but I thought it would be good to at least protect my camera from the sand. After doing a few tests with tissue inside, I braved the water. It survived my entire vacation, from jet skiing to snorkeling to kayaking. The lens piece is quite clear and I was able to take good pictures. Sometimes water droplets blurred certain spots, but it wasn't a huge problem. My only problems were, 1- It was difficult sometimes to press buttons thru the bag. 2- sometimes the camera lens wasn't in the right spot, so when I turned on the camera the lens was blocked. I'd shift the camera and the restart it. 3 - The plastic aside from the lens can get hard to see thru in the water. I wasn't always sure if I was getting my picture. Overall, I liked the product a lot. It's certainly much cheaper than the official underwater camera case that Canon makes. Works great! I use this holder for my cannon SD770 when I kayak and snorkel. Also Like to take pics as I scoot down the river in the Yak while holding the camera just under water. Interesting pics of fish under logs and big rocks....I knew they were there, just couldn't hook'em! The camera is easy to use and remains dry. Keep the case out of the sun whenever possible, I suspect the plastic will eventually harden and crack.

   

Pokemon: Pikachu Plush Super DX UFO Catcher ~2009~ by Banpresto
From Banpresto

This is a Pikachu UFO Catcher plush by Banpresto that was released in honor of the 2009 Pokemon movie "Arceus: To the Conquering of Time and Space". This Amazon listing is for the 100% authentic, licensed Banpresto plush, meaning it is NOT a bootleg and more importantly, NOT a "factory defect" (factory defects are stolen from the factory where they are created). Support Nintendo, Pokemon, all the people involved in this wonderful culture and the fans by buying legitimate merchandise. It's important to note that licensed merchandise has gone through customs inspections, whereas most bootlegs do not.
Amazon Sales Rank: #55483 in Toys & Games Color: Yellow Brand: Banpresto Model: 45985

   

Core Gamer Polycarbonite Decipticon Wii Remote Cover

   

Official PowerSurface Charger for Wii
From Bensussen, Deutsch & Associates

Make charging a breeze with the PowerSurface Charger for Wii! Simultaneously recharge any combination of 2 Wii Remotes or spare POWER A battery packs* without the hassle of connector plugs or contacts. There is no need to remove Wii Motion Plus or the remote’s silicone jackets to charge. The energy-efficient inductive charging technology is safe, proven, and fast. A convenient LED indicator light lets you know when charging is active (blinking) and when it's complete (solid)! Set includes 2 battery packs, charging base and an AC power adapter. Wii Remote sold separately. *Note: Use only 100% authentic POWER A battery packs with the PowerSurface Charger base. Use with other battery packs may result in damage or injury.
Amazon Sales Rank: #13095 in Video Games Brand: BD&A Model: CPFA095027-01 Released on: 2009-10-15 Platform: Nintendo Wii Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

Great Product ! Got this Wii charger for my kids since they play Wii all the time. This works great and is cool because you can charge the controllers with the jackets on and my son just got the motion plus controller and you can charge that as well. I learned that these two features are not on a number of other chargers, which is why I purchased this one. I certainly recommend it. Beware of advertising With "Official" in the title this item mislead me to believe that it was an official Nintendo product, upon opening it I realized that it was not it is however licensed by Nintendo (which to me does not justify use of the word official). Likewise (and somewhat more disturbing) the screen shots on amazon for this item show that it has an "energy star" rating, but when i received this product the energy star logos were covered up with blue stickers to hide the rating which I assume was falsely advertising. I apologize for not commenting on the quality of the product itself in this review but wanted to draw quick attention to these discrepancies. There are other third party chargers for much cheaper, and I hoping to return this item to save money for a similar unofficial product.

   

Pokemon Cyndaquil Plush 7" Takaratomy Import From Japan
From TAKARATOMY


Amazon Sales Rank: #197193 in Toys & Games Brand: Pokémon Model: CYNDAQUIL

   

FC Mobile Portable NES System Red
From Hyperkin

Take your NES games on the road with the FC Mobile Console. Featuring a 2.4" LCD screen and stereo speakers, you can recreate your NES experience right in the palm of your hand with the FC Mobile Console. Want to show off your gaming skills to your friends while you play? The FC Mobile Console sports a TV output connector so that you can makr or break your NES experience right on your TV screen. You can also plug in your headphones to the FC Mobile Console and play NES games without disturbing others, or you can connect external speakers for all to hear. Now you have an excuse to take your NES games on the road with the FC Mobile Console!

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32465 in Video Games
• Brand: Dance Dance Revolution
• Model: M04135-re
• Released on: 2008-10-30
• Platform: Nintendo NES

Don't buy this.
This product is a waste of money. I should have assumed that it was very cheaply made, but I was so excited for the opportunity to play NES games on the go. The screen is small, and my particular system's screen was off-centered. The colors would bleed and did not display the proper color scheme on the screen. I spent more time trying to get a good connection to the pin where games are insterted than actually playing the system. This is not a good alternative to a DS or PSP. Stick to the proven handhelds...Disappointed at best...

   

Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra
From Konami

The Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra brings back the classic games that first appeared on the NES for a new generation of computer gamers!

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16221 in Video Games
• Brand: Konami
• Model: KONAMI GAMES
• Released on: 2002-12-02
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 95
• Format: CD-ROM
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 24.00" h x 24.00" w x 24.00" l, .25 pounds

A good port of some good NES games
The port/emulation of these five games is excellent. Both sound and graphics seem to be basically identical to the originals running on the NES. These games really need a decent control pad to be fully enjoyed. With one, the control is equivalent to the originals. Konami did a great job with the game's front end, in that once the application is launched, all functions can be accessed solely by a game pad (including switching games, changing settings, etc.). It's also possible to save a game's state at any time, which is the only upgrade over the original games.

All 5 games are actually surprisingly playable, considering their age, but some more so than others. The two Contra games I could do without, although I've spent an hour or two on them (I still find them way to difficult). The first Castlevania isn't much of anything special either. Castlevania 2 was the first game in the series to add some Adventure/RPG elements, and is the main reason I bought this compilation. It's nowhere near as good as Symphony of the Night or the GameBoy Advance Castlevania games, but I'm enjoying it.

Castlevania 3's gameplay moves closer to the original's, except with considerably enhanced graphics and music (for a NES game that is). Most notably it added multiple paths through the game-at the end of many levels the player is given two paths to pick from. It also added three potential alternate characters with different abilities. The combination of those two elements gave Castlevania 3 quite a bit of replay value back in the day (although I only actually beat the game once-it gets extraordinarily hard towards the end).

My only "complaint" is just that I'd love to see more compilations like this. The NES and other systems from that era have a huge backlog of games with gameplay that still holds up today, and I'd love the opportunity to buy more of them! At any rate, if you don't mind the dated graphics, this compilation is a good deal, especially for the price.

A Must-Have Collection with One Significant Flaw!
These are among the best games ever created. Konomi struck silicon gold with the Castlevania and Contra games. Back in the day, when gamers weren't playing these games they were often thinking about them.

The Castlevania trilogy remains to this day some of the finest gaming I have ever had played.

"Castlevania" 1986 is an action/adventure where our whip-in-hand hero Simon Belomont must destroy monstrous legions of villians that borrowed from myth and fiction until he reaches his final destination with the one and only Dracula.

"Castlevania II: Simon's Quest" 1988 is a departue from the first game. This sequel added problem solving and a password feature to save your progress on this somewhat lenghty game. Unfortunatly, the challenge factor was greatly reduced with infinite continues that made you reappear on the exact same screen in which you were defeated on.

"Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse" 1990 brings the series back to the roots of the first game. The emphasis is back on action. New charcters have been added to what is perhaps the BEST Castlevania game ever invented! In a time when the 16-bit systems were claiming themseleves the new kings of gaming its nice to know that with games like this and Super Mario Bros. 3 that the 8-bit NES still had it.

The two Contra games were among the finest two player cooperative games of the time and have still held up well even today.

"Contra" 1987 is a basically you and (if you want) your friend against and almost endless array of ruthless aliens. The action is fast and intense and the stakes are high. Either rid Terra from these galactic ghouls or pass the controler to someone else who can do it.

"Super C" 1991 is more of zapping those pesky little aliens from the first game again. Like Castlevania III it shows off some pretty impressive graphic improvements from the first game.

The only flaw in this collection is that the 30 lives code that should work for both Contra and Super C only works for the former. It's a shame because Super C is actually a better game in my opinion.

Overall, these are great games with a save feature that allows saving at any point in the game. If you miss these games or badly need an old school education this is a very affordable and playable collection to own on your pc.

Awesome. Finally Got my Castlenvania.
Mainly ordered this for Castlevania II. I ordered from CDI-Wholesale on the 15th of Nov., and it was delivered on the 16th of Nov. Total cost was nine dollars and change. Original games. New condition. Awesome flashback for me. I am 28 and absolutely HATE all this new Play Staion, X-Box garbage with graphics that make me dizzy. I am old-school, baby. And LOVE the original NES. This is a Tride and True classic and it's amazing that it is available for play on your cd-rom / PC. Now they just gotta get the original Zelda out. Then I'll be happy as a clam in high tide!! Thanks Konami! And Thanks CDI!!
-daniel

   

Double Dragon III
From LJN GAMES

Only one man knows the real story behind Marion's disappearance... and he's dead! Now the Double Dragons must rely on a mysterious fortune teller to locate Marion and her ransom- The Sacred Stones of Power!

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8758 in Video Games
• Brand: Tradewest
• ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
• Platform: Nintendo NES

Synopsis: A very difficult video game to play
That's right, folks! This is another beat-up-the-bad-guys-and-save-the-girl video game from the makers of. . . actually Technos made this game. I know next to nothing about Technos. Double Dragon is a game of three distinct trigger actions: jumping, punching, and kicking; and seeing as how the standard NES controller has only two trigger buttons, Tehcnos decided in part 3 (as with the previous games) to make jumping accessible by through pressing the both the punch and kick buttons simultaneously (there is lenience so both buttons do not need to be pressed at the exact same time). From a jump, you can perform one of three attacks as Billy or Jimmy: cyclone spin-kick (A or B), arial kick (left or right and B), or monkey-flip your opponent (left or right and A). When monkey-flipping your opponent, you somersaut over your opponent, grab his/her head or hair, and toss him/her through the air. This is especially fun when fighting on ledges -- just make sure you don't get too close and fall off, yourself.
On the downside, there are no playable females (which seems to bother only myself). You can still fight against a few female thugs though.
Another hex is the high level of difficulty that stems from the questionable play-control. For example, the first boss (who somehwat resembles the Jack of Hearts) has a long reach which makes him hard to hit and he often ducks when you try to whack him with your cyclone spin-kick, leaving you open for attack, thanks to a lagging recovery. You also cannot monkey-flip some enemies.
As for Chin and Ranzou, these two have slightly different attack methods from the Double Dragons:
Chin has a diving Kamikaze head-butt which is activated through jumping towards your an enemy and then pressing A. When your press A or B after jumping, he does some weird air dance that only attacks from one side. His weapon is the iron claw, similar to Vega from Street Fighter.
Yagu Ranzou is (in my opinion) the best character. He uses a katana instead of his bare fists and he can use his other weapon 20 times (as opposed to Chin and the Lee brothers who can only use their's five). Ranzou's weapon is the shuriken (or flying ninja star).
You can play as Chin and Ranzou only after you have beaten them.
Billy and Jimmy's weapons are the nunchukues.

Note: in case you buy this game used and without an instruction manual, you need to hold the Select button for two or three seconds during gameplay to activate the options menu for using your weapon and/or changing characters. Have fun.

Introducing a new idea, but not new action
Join Billy and Jimmy in a similtaneous brawling on the streets game. This is the same game as ever, just with less graphics. They tried to incorporate a new idea to this game by having Billy and Jimmy on a quest around the world to find Billy's girlfriend Maria. The game gets very old quickly because of how long it is and the lack of enemy variety.

cool martial arts
graphics could be better but you get to be different characters after you beat the 2 bosses out of the 5 different levels and then you can be them and the boss comes included with his own weapon that u can use for limited time .... u get to be a ninja and a kung fu guy and if you're playig with a friend on two player you can decide which one of u which get which well after billy and the other dude with red hair are dead ...as far as the fighting goes i see some reviews that say the fighting from the other two is better but its hard to say this game has its own unique style of fighting double dragon 2 has better graphics this game is just more damn fun to play if you are playing it by urself unlike double dragon 1 and 2

   

Legend of Zelda A Link To the Past Biker Wallet With Chain


Black faux leather with metal Link on the front and Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past on the back. Inside there is a main pocket, five card slots, plastic pocket for license, and snap closure. Measures approx 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" with 16" metal chain.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #156433 in Apparel & Accessories
• Brand: Kryptonite

My fiancee loves this
I bought this wallet for my fiancee last Christmas, so he's had it almost a year now. He's a huge Zelda fan, so when I saw this, I knew it would be perfect.

You may not be able to tell from the photo, but the Link picture on the wallet is actually a painted metal piece. On the other side, the TriForce is painted in gold. I was very concerned when I received the item, that the metal piece would come off, but it is still firmly attached. The product is apparently very well-made, because he carries it in his pocket every day and it still looks really nice. The only real sign of wear-and-tear, is that the Tri-Force is starting to wear off.

I would definitely recommend this for any Zelda fan.

   

We Wish You A Merry Christmas
From Destineer Inc

Santa Claus, reindeer and elves are all coming to town this Holiday season, but they’re not coming down the chimney! They’re coming to Wii in the first ever mini-game and activities collection designed to get you in the Christmas spirit. With holiday themed mini-games unlike anything you’ve ever seen, We Wish You a Merry Christmas is the perfect gift for anyone to find under the tree this holiday season.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2432 in Video Games
• Brand: Destineer
• Model: 828068212919
• Released on: 2009-11-02
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Nintendo Wii

It's a great game to get you in the mood for Christmas!
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RAPCPG9X5TP6I I review Wii games on youtube. To see more of my reviews go to youtube.com/wiiviewr.

Great for younger kids!
Just picked this up today. This is a great little fun game for younger kids and adults who love Christmas and enjoy simple, casual mini-games. What other game lets you bowl over elves (who, incidentally, make various humorous comments before being hit by the ball)? You'll also get to bounce a reindeer through the sky on presents, make hot chocolate (just the way the elf wants it), put logs on the fire or cook marshmallows, sing along to Christmas carols (with lyrics displayed on-screen), decorate a Christmas tree, open each day of the Advent calendar... and lots of other little activities and games. They're all simple and lighthearted. It'll make a great little stocking stuffer to keep family and friends occupied on Christmas day.

Fun for anyone
I tried this game for about an hour and I enjoyed it right away. It's one of the games that I can just leave on my tv while I listen to some christmas carols on the radio (the radio in the game that plays plenty of christmas tunes). I started by playing Deck the Halls which is like a puzzle game that you have to put 3 like-items next to eachother to erase them off the board. I played that for a while, moved onto some of the other mini games, mailed a letter to Santa which I think he replied back today.

This will be a great present for the month of December. You can decorate your tree with colored balls, ornaments, ribbons, you name it! And everyday in the month of December unlocks a new ornament I believe on the Advent Calendar. So it really is a lot of fun. I'm going to buy it and use it everyday in December just to see what is new. Great game that you wouldn't expect to be pretty good.

Great game for kids and adults who may be looking to find Christmas again and get back in the mood of loving it! [This game] Made me feel like a young kid again.

   

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)
By Catherine Browne

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2237 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-14
• Released on: 2009-09-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Luigi is back!
This is a great game for the DSI -story is great - fun to play.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
The game guide book arrived in good condition and in a timely manner. I try to get the Prima game guide for most of the Nintendo games I buy. The game hints are very helpful and accurate.

Useful Guide, but Lacking a few things
This is a good guide for an awesome game, you shouldn't get stuck in any tough spots if you have this guide (although I was able to beat most of the game myself except for one part). It gives you a good catalog of the games extras, however it should include information on a few more things. For example, throughout Mario & Luigi's adventure, they can get badges that have helpful effects on them. There is no place in the guide that gives you a list of badges, where to find them, or their various effects (It's not a big deal for me though, as I'm only missing one badge in the entire game). I also wouldn't reccomend getting this guide until after you try the game, unless you just like to get the guides to most games you get for collector's purposes. It's a pretty easy game, and if you only need to find the game's extras, I reccomend an online guide.

   

Yo! Noid
From Capcom

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19282 in Video Games
• Brand: Nintendo
• ESRB Rating: Kids to Adults

Wothless waste of plastic
This is terrible. Brain dead story, horrible controls, crap game play, insane difficulty and not even worth playing and one of the lamest endings ever.

A very underrated game
Why does this have a negative review? It's not a bad game at all. The gameplay is well made and the graphics are nice. What is bad about this game? It's not perfect yes but it's perfectly playable. The enemies are well designed to give you a chance to defeat them and the challenge is legit, not broken. What is broken about this game? One hit deaths? What about Contra? Also what about Battletoads? This game is a lot easier then Battletoads and also Castlevania. I personally think this game doesn't get the love it deserves.

Why?
This is more of a game to showoff as "Hey man, look at this stupid game I bought!" Lame all around. Don't waste your time. Again, it's the kind of game to have in your collection just to say you have it. It makes me want to beat it.

   

Super Mario Brothers: Green Mushroom 6 Inch Plush Doll
From Nintendo

Super Mario Brothers: Green Mushroom 6 Inch Plush Doll

   

Powermat Home & Office Mat (Black)
From Powermat USA

The Powermat Portable Mat wirelessly charges up to 3 devices at once. Simply Drop & Charge your favorite devices (receivers for devices sold seperatley).

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Color: Black
• Brand: Powermat
• Model: PMM-HO100
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 2.50" w x 13.50" l,

The Powermat Home and Office mat is a slim, sleek charging mat for home or office. What's a charging mat, you ask? Good question. Powermat's Wireless Charging System offers a clean, simple way to keep all those personal electronic devices charged, without a mess of cables. With the Powermat system, you choose a mat and then choose the receivers to match the devices you want to charge. Each mat includes a Universal Powercube receiver that allows you to charge hundreds of devices. You can also purchase receivers custom designed to fit on your devices, so you never need to remove them to use your device.

The Powermat Wireless Charging System provides a simple, fast and efficient way to keep all of your favorite personal electronic devices charged. Click to enlarge.

The Powermat Wireless Charging System

Wireless Charging
Connect your devices to Powermat Receivers, and simply drop them on the Powermat to charge wirelessly, as fast or faster than the stock power adaptor. A unique sound lets you know a solid connection has been made (an additional sound is heard when you remove your device--both are adjustable and can be turned off), and an indicator light--also adjustable--is displayed while a device is charging.

Use Only What You Need
Communication between the Powermat and Receivers allows the mat to give exactly enough power for exactly the right time. When a device is fully charged, power is shut off to that device, so no energy is wasted. If a device is used while on the mat, the system knows it--charging starts up again until you've got a full charge.

Wired USB Connection
For legacy USB devices, or a quick charge while all your Receivers are in use, Powermats also feature a wired USB connection. It may not be wireless, but it's better than finding another free power outlet.

A slim, sleek, charging mat for your home or office. Click to enlarge.

Powercube Universal Receiver included. Click to enlarge.

Eight tips to work with hundreds of devices. Click to enlarge.

Get a custom fit receiver for certain devices. View all Powermat products.

Slick Design
Industrial design is key for personal electronics, and the Powermat appropriately follows suit. The Home and Office Mat features a minimal curved design that will work in most any environment, while the fold-up Portable Mat looks sharp and stows away simply for travel.

Powermat custom Receivers are like a second skin for the device they charge, enabling access to all controls and keeping the design clean and simple. Receivers are available for iPods and iPhones, Nintendo DS, various Blackberry models, and more.

So How Does It Work?
Powermat utilizes principles of magnetic induction combined with Powermat proprietary patent-pending technology to safely and effectively provide power to electronic devices. Powermat transforms surfaces including walls, tables, floors and desktops into safe, simple, and efficient conductors of energy. It replaces the need to access multiple electrical sockets for real-time powering and charging of electronic devices. Neat, huh?

Powermat Home & Office Mat

Slim, Sleek, Charging Mat for Home or Office
This mat wirelessly charges up to 3 Powermat-enabled devices simultaneously (and one more via the wired USB power port). It works with all Powermat receivers, and looks great in most any setting.

Powermat Specifications

• Charging Positions: 4 (3 wireless, 1 USB port)
• Dimensions: .625" x 12.25" x 4.5625" (HxWxD)
• Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz Universal
• Output Voltage: 18VDC
• Output Current: 0.83A
• Standby Current: 0.011A
• Adapter Power: 15 Watts

Universal Powercube
Included with the Home & Office Mat is the Powercube Universal Receiver. This receiver boasts eight interchangeable tips, allowing you to charge hundreds of mobile devices with just one unit. It works with all Powermats as well.

The Powercube supplies universal, international power (100-240V).

Finally, the Powercube features built-in cord management, and a tip storage compartment built right in, so you don't lose them.

Powercube Receiver Compatibility (8 Tips Included)

Tip	Charges These Devices
Mini USB (default receiver tip)	BlackBerry (all models that use Mini USB) Many Motorola phones Many HTC phones Many Bluetooth headsets Many GPS devices
Micro USB Tip	Many Motorola phones Many LG phones Many Palm phones Many Bluetooth headsets
Apple Tip	iPod (all generations) iPhone (all generations)
DS Lite Tip	Nintendo DS Lite
DSi Tip	Nintendo DSi
LG 1 Tip	Many LG phones
Samsung 2 Tip	Many Samsung phones
Sony PSP Tip	Playstation Portable Some Kodak cameras
Additional tips can be purchased separately

What's in the Box

Powermat Home & Office Mat, Powermat Power Adapter, Powermat Powercube Universal Receiver, Tip Storage, Assorted Tips (8), Owner's Manual

DON"T THROW OUT THOSE CHARGING CORDS JUST YET
I got this Powermat because it looked cutting edge and I thought it would be worth it to spend $100 to simplify re-charging small electronic devices. It did not turn out to be such a great time saver and I am returning it.

Please note that it does not re-charge ALL small electronic devices. You need to have specific models and thankfully most of my gadgets complied. You also need to place each item to be re-charged into a Powermat receiver case (additional purchase may be required) and then place it on the Powermat itself. Your device is charged through the magnetic connection between the Powermat and the Powermat case holding your device. Remember to remove the receiver case after charging as it is not recommended for daily use. It seems an extra step and the opposite of simplification but it charged fast. It lets you know when you have made a successful connection. The process of fitting your electronic device (iPod cases cost $40) into the charging case for the Powermat can be tricky at first. The included directions were not very helpful.

Basically, this Powermat is an ultra cool looking devise that is the same thing as a decorative charger station (Digipower SAM-G100-CH Executive Edition Charging Valet - Cherrywood) but with more steps, compatibility issues and slight hassles with removing Powermat charger cases. I cannot think the energy savings are substantial but hopefully it is the start of greener technology.

I would not recommend this device over the usual charging cords unless you have money to burn and want the latest gadget.

A Good Idea Gone BAD
I picked up this product and the iPhone case because it seemed like a great idea. After I set everything up I started to wonder if the magnet on the iPhone case was safe in my pocket where I also keep my credit cards and if it was safe near video tapes.

So I called Customer support, after about 20 min wait I was told by the lady who answered my call that I should remove my iPhone from the case after charging because the case was not intended for daily use. I asked if I needed to switch cases two times each day where the time savings was over just plugging my iPhone into the charger, which can be done in the case. At this point the lady got a little snippy and said I should e-mail my question in for a more detailed response, because she did not have any further information.

So I sent an e-mail asking if the iPhone case could be used for daily use and if the magnet was safe around credit cards and video tapes (I work at a TV station) after 5 DAYS of no response I just returned the unit. As of today 14 days later their support has NOT responded. Hello I just paid $159.00 at least tell me you looking into it!!

This COULD have been the coolest product, but I just don't think it is ready for primetime yet and this company needs to learn how to support its users better!

It seems to me you are just trading one issue for a new issue. I was also bothered by the fact their instructions say to remove this case before taking you iPhone into the Apple Store? Would using this void your warranty? Are they just saying that fearing you don't get the case back? I don't know because support NEVER responded.

Cool but Disappointed
I purchased this product via the website and was excited to try it when it was delivered. Set up was simple, but the instructions for charging were disturbingly vague. I couldn't figure out how to charge my devices without the one cube that they sent me. After several failed attempts, I realized that I needed a slim receiver for each device (which they don't sell for many cell phones including my LG Voyager). Additionally, I would have to pay another $30-$40 for each additional receiver or cube so that I could simulataneously charge my devices.

Why would I buy more cube receivers that I would still need to plug my device into? Very disappointed with the product for my needs and very pricey for less than total functionality. If you have a Blackberry and/or an IPhone then you might want to consider it. Just know that you'll need to invest another $40 per device to get the full functionality as you see it advertised. Too pricey for me!