Product Description

This limited-edition bundle features the Xbox video game system along with all-time Xbox best-seller Halo at a special price. The coveted combo features a special Halo-branded, translucent green Xbox console and Halo jeweled controller with a copy of the game. Just 200,000 of the boxed sets are available.

"This special offer lets video gamers with Halo envy easily and affordably adopt Xbox," said Bill Nielsen, director of U.S. marketing for Xbox at Microsoft. "We expect collectors, as well as those who have been waiting for the right time to purchase their Xbox system, to jump at this unique opportunity."

Halo
Hailed as "absolutely brilliant" by Electronic Gaming Monthly, Halo is a futuristic odyssey that challenges players to save humankind from extermination by aliens. Developed exclusively for Xbox by Bungie Studios, part of Microsoft Game Studios, the game has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and spawned a legion of devotees who participate in competitions, tournaments and game nights.

Xbox
With a 733MHz processor, 64MB of Memory, 8 gigabyte hard drive, built-in ethernet port, and NVIDIA graphics processing unit, the Xbox is the most advanced home console system available. This translucent green Halo-branded system comes with one "S"-style controller and all necessary cables. ... Read more

Features

• Limited-edition bundle featuring green Xbox game system along with all-time Xbox best-seller Halo
• Translucent emerald green Xbox and controller
• Full version of classic Xbox game Halo
• Limited production run of only 200,000
• Coolest Xbox on the block

Reviews (49)

Notable features
*Games save directly to HD.
*able to rip audio CDs to HD.
*most games use 5.1 digital surround(with compatible hardware).
*DVD video REQUIRES remote control.
*Odd controller layout

Is it faster than the original Xbox?
I have taken an objective look at the performance of my "regular" Xbox and my brother's Xbox Halo Edition and I have to say, "ABSOLUTELY".I don't know what it is about this green box, but there is something going on inside the system.Everything I do on his system is a little bit faster; just enough to say to myself what the heck is going on here.If someone KNOWS why the green machine is a touch faster than regular Xboxes let me know!!!I'm seriously considering getting the Limited Edition BLUE Xbox Halo 2 edition in Canada!

A green xbox
The now used/new price is way too expensive.Great system and game though. Please don't spend so much money on a package that can be purchased for a $170.And remember, Xbox 2 may be backwards compatible.

comparison
I am writinga comparison with all three systems. Playstation 2 is not great system in contrast with xbox and gamecube. Xbox is bettter than playstation 2 in the controller department. Anyone using the playstation 2 controller is asking for arthritis. Having cheap buttons where triggers are supposed to be the xbox has supreme quality. Having 6 action buttons right at your disposal with your thumb. The analog sticks are much better also. Ps2 sticks feel like a piece a styrofoam carved at shoved in the slot. Talk about cheap. Sony is just in it for the money. Not to mention automatic game saves to the HD and the optional chance to buy a memory card kicks sony's ass in the convinience department. In the library department ps2 may be for you if you likevast choice. But Xbox does have way more quality games than ps2. Quality>Quantity. You will have much more choices in quality games such as KOTOR, Halo 2, Halo, Ninja Gaiden, Mechassault 1&2, Crimson skies, and much much more. In the durability department xbox takes the lead again. It seems as though ps2 is going to fall apart especially when it makes that loud, rattling noise when it is under heavy loading sequences. and anyone says the ps2 is more portable than xbox than they need to get off their lazy ass and go to the gym. Ps2 is not that much smaller than xbox. Actually, Xbox is more portable since it can actually take a good beating, hazards that will probably happen if you drop your ps2. In summary, you probably can tell which is better Xbox>ps2. It's that simple. Really.

In comparison to the gamecube, gamecube blows ps2 away. Perhaps even more if depending on what kind of gamer you are.
Compared the gamecube it fails in almost every department. Gamecube has unique features that make it way better than the playstation. Ex. gamecube has a unique controller much better than ps2. But it is not great for complex game such as splinter cell(the L trigger has four functions)but can be perfect for games such as metroid prime. But the gamecube controller get pretty uncomfortable for those bigger hands. But gamecube has way more quality games then ps2. My perfect example is metroid prime.

In conclusion, you know what to buy. I hope you make the best choice for yourself.

Get them while you can!
To all the potental xbox buyers out their this system will not let you down. You get the green xbox and a copy of the original halo. How cool is that. To all of you who havent played halo it is a very addicting game for all age levels. And you might as well go ahead and order a copy of halo2 now that it is avilable because you will want it! Go ahead and buy the limited edition green "halo" xbox. It is one of the most covented thing's that a halo fan or a xbox fan could want. ... Read more

Features

• High-resolution 3.8 inch screen offers amazing, crisp graphics for games, digital photos, even videos
• Powerful new ATI processor for graphics acceleration and Bluetooth functions
• True analog controller with full complement of ergonomically-placed triggers and buttons
• 32MB internal memory
• Expandable memory with two expansion slots for SD and SDIO card - preview video or photos, or pump up your gaming with up to 1GB of memory

Reviews (10)

Way better than the PSP
I'm going to start by saying that if you're reading this and even considering buying a PSP over this, you are extremely foolish. The Zodiac can beat the PSP in any way you name. But first, the basics.

Opening the box of the Zodiac, I see all the needed accesories: a charger, sync cable, earphones, Zodiac, and installation CD. And a quick start manual, etc. The CD comes with all you need, like Palm Desktop program, and many extras. Setup is a breeze.

The Zodiac itself is a piece of genius. All the controls are ergonomically placed, and the screen is beautiful. The speakers work fine, even though the drain the batteries quite a bit. With a joystick, four action buttons, and two trigger buttons, the Zodiac is an excelent gaming machine.

Another plus for the Zodiac is the Palm OS5.2. This allows the Zodiac to be compatible with virtually all the palm software available on the Internet, for free. Also, you can find many free games/demos for the Zodiac on the Internet. I so far have not spent a single penny, and am happy with the game selection on my Zodiac. And if I wanted to buy some games, they would be even better. Can your precious PSP do that?

Overall, the Zodiac was probably one of the best buys I have ever made. Buy it!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
Amazing, amazing... AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, And, yes the 100 explination marks are worth it because Tapwave have brought us into the new gaming world, a PDA, Movie and music player, somone pinch me! WATCH OUT SONY AND NINTENDO THERE IS A NEW KID ON THE BLOCK!

what psp wished it was
games?i dunno, i'm not really a hardcore gamer.

based on screen size, resolution and speed this is basically a non proprietary psp.only it hit the market 2 years earlier.

as a scatterbrained artist this is the best machine ever, because along with a game played here and there, there's an entire world of palm apps for this thing for free or minimal.think fotoshop clone on the go for 15 bucks.no joke.mobisystems paint.and a thousand more.

plus, i've noticed i don't get frustrated at the hardware or grocery store anymore due to lack of list or trying to guage where my bank statement is floating.

and nowadays palm OS rocks.palm machines, uh...i feel sorry for the

It's like the PSP's older workaholic brother
I won't mention the specs or functions as there are other reviews that have done that. I will tell that you can do all the stuff they mention in the official review right out of the box! Because tapwave bundles a lot of cool stuff on the zodiac CD.

As a game machine, it's the most PC like portable out there. You'll be able to overclock the unit, play RTS games, classic american-style RPGs, and even port your old DOOM games to it for free. It's pretty amazing to watch hexen on the zodiac screen running smoothly. You'll also be thankful that if you want to you can carry all your games on the SD card and not have to take space away from the 32MB memory or carry game carts. Also, because it runs on palm, you'll be able to do some really cool stuff that no other game machines do. Like using the touch screen as a PC mouse pad, waking up to any song you want, and typing documents on the road.

As a PDA, it's great, your able to browse the web comfortably thanks to the screen, and you can attach a keyboard and wifi card. The 2 SD slots are a plus. It charges in 2 hours. Not only that, but the slim design and smooth metal finish really impress people on the street. The controls also make games more fun than on other PDAs.


As a multimedia machine, it is good. And if you overclock a bit you can even use the PSPs MP4 format at a decent 15fps. The movies you make will look like mini DVDs and they only take about 400MB each. I have a 512MB card and can store a full movie, some MP3s, some photos, some game Roms and my programs too.

You can also get some cool accesories like the included headphones, a cool metal case to protect the zodiac and store cards, a screen protector, and even a grip to make the device feel like a playstation controller.

I love my zodiac, and with a healthy group of programmers developing free software for it, I see it as having good long-term value.

great system
Ive had the system for severel weeks and nothing wrong has happend every things works well and tapwave has great customer suport I would recomend buying this system and buying a 512 MB sd for it. ... Read more

Features

• Over 500+ games available in Genesis game library
• Genesis system with game
• Includes 16-bit Genesis console, control pad, AC adaptor, TV antenna switch box, and Columns game cartridge

Reviews (28)

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is Aweosome!And I only have the first one!I am saving up for a Sega Nomad Or Sega GameGear.This is like the first edion of XBOX.Buy the last ones on Amazon.Com!

Wow, dumb luck!
I was on my way somewhere and was running late, but can never resist the temptation of the game store everytime I drive by, so I gave in and stopped at the store.I walked around, and lo and behold, I spot a Sega Genesis system at the old system and game "graveyard" in the back of the store, all cables and other items included, that someone had apprently just dropped off with a nice selection of games. The system, save for a couple of small scratches, was like new. I grabbed it right away, along with Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic II, Mortal Combat II, all for $25. I am very surprised that I found this system, since they are becoming harder to find. I took it to a friends house later, tried it out and it worked just great. Playing Sonic took me back 10 years to college, when I first played this system. It was great being re-united with an old friend. Needless to say, I am happy that I got my hands on this system while I still can, and will spend hours playing it!

Its no Super Nintendo but its still great.
To me Super Nintendo will always be the best 16 bit gaming system mainly because of the superior graphics and sound but I have to admit I lived on Sonic The Hedgehog for most of my life.Unlike the SNES that only had a couple games where you could play as Mario and Luigi the Sega Genesis had tons of Sonic games.It was so cool to watch that series evolve.I think Sonic 3 and Knuckles will always be one of the best games of all time and Vectorman is cool too and lets not forget about Mortal Kombat.That was to me the birth of mature rated gaming.When ever you got sick of playing the clean safe Sonic series and wanted a little blood and guts this is the system you went to for that.

A Timeless classic
I cant believe amazon sells this thing. The technology is from 1988, The games are hard to find now, and its almost forgotton. However i give my respects to amazon for keeping variety in their merchandise. I don't think kids would really like this thing now but when I was 10 years old this was the XBOX. The graphics were great at the time, and in a weird way they still kind of are. I only recomend this system to people who remembered it in its glory days, and are looking for a path down memory lane. key titles are SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, ALTERED BEAST, SHADOW DANCER, GOLDEN AXE, STREETS OF RAGE, VECTOR MAN, And let us never forget the ROAD RASH series. These days truley were the glory days for sega, and theres no point in ignoring this system at all. Oh memories.

no show
Please do not order from this person, it has been a month and I have not received my order ... Read more

Reviews (35)

Microsoft should be proud
Having acquired an Xbox fairly recently (this past Christmas), I decided to give myself a couple of months to become acquainted with the system and it's games before I gave my opinion on it.Looking back, I really wish I had bought one much sooner.While I've enjoyed my PS2 and Gamecube quite a bit, there really is something to be said about Microsoft's entry into the console business.The Xbox is simply a phenomenal piece of hardware, probably because it shares more in common with its PC cousin than it does previous consoles.

On paper, it boasts some interesting specs. After all, at the time of its release, it wasn't too far behind Personal Computers (low end, anyway) in terms of graphics and processing power. But as a long time game player myself, I can tell you that a console is more about the games themselves than hardware. To be completely honest, the Xbox has come a long way since it came upon us in 2001. There was a time when it didn't enjoy the large library of games and support that it does now. Thankfully those days are over, and now you can find quite a few titles that were once reserved for the competitors. I really think the turning point came when EA finally decided it was time to allow online play using the Xbox Live service.If you've ever had the chance to play any of the Xbox's games online, you'd scratch your head and wonder why they didn't do it sooner.

The Xbox Live service is the single best thing to happen to online games in the console realm. Sure it has a subscription fee, but it's a textbook example of the old saying "You get what you pay for." You can go online, and find friends easily. You can send them voice messages, and you can even see what game they are playing (online of course) at any given time.I can honestly tell you that this service blows Sony's free online play out of the water. But enough about online play (even if it's the Xbox's best selling point). We all know that not everyone has the high speed Internet needed to play online games. The Xbox is still plenty worth your while offline as well.

Besides having some pretty heavy hitting titles such as Halo and Knights of the Old Republic (and their subsequent sequels), the Xbox has a built in hard drive and four controller ports right out of the box. What this means to you is that you'll never have to worry about spending money on those gimmicks other consoles force you to buy. Yes, this means you can say goodbye to memory cards for saving your progress, and multi-taps for allowing more than two players to go head to head in sports games.Even better, the hard drive means that you can rip songs from your favorite CD's and use them for custom soundtracks in some of your games. Don't particularly care for the songs on that new game you just bought? There's a good chance that you can use your own custom play-list instead. Now tell me that isn't cool?

So now you may be thinking, just what are the downsides to owning an Xbox? Well for the most part, nothing. The closest thing to a weakness I can think of is that the PS2 does technically have more games at its disposal than the Xbox does. In all honesty, this can be contributed to the PS2's ability to play games from its previous console, the Playstation.The bottom line is I think you'll more than enjoy what the Xbox has to offer. Is it the ultimate of all the consoles?That's really a matter of opinion. It certainly is a respectful entry into the console market, that's for sure.

Late Comer to X Box, but highly satisfied
I love the X Box, I just brought one in Novemeber so I could play Halo 2, before I was a PS2 guy and refused to own two systems. Halo 2 made me change my mind. I now prefer the X Box over the PS2. The X Box has great graphics, although they don't compare with recent PC games they shine highly over PS2 ports. I also love the control, Microsoft really did they're research the two trigger buttons are so intuitive expecially for shooting games. The X Box supports 5.1 Dolby Digital Sound although the add ons you have to buy can add up, if you have a Home theater system it is worth it. My favorite thing about the X Box is X Box Live, Microsoft really managed to simplify online gaming and bring it to the masses. Microsoft is going to take over the next generation of systems, they should have won this time.

GOOD
The Xbox is the Best out of all of them.sure u have to pay for xbox live but its worth it.NO lag and if any at all it isnt that bad and im using the slowest dsl connection, so anyways get this and its worth it.

Great Product at a Great Price!!
I just received the Xbox Holiday Bundle today and I must say this is a great bargain.While at most sites, this bundle is either out of stock or being sold for 200 dollars plus, I was able to get it for 149.99 from Gamestop via Amazon and it truely is a bargain.Plus talk about fast shipping, ordered it Monday afternoon and it was at my door Wednesday afternoon.Ok now for the Xbox and the games included in this bundle.First of all, just so you know, I own a PS2 and Gaming PC and would consider myself more than a casual gamer.

My first impression of the X-box, as soon as I took it out of the box was, it feels and looks sturdy.I have owned my PS2 for over 3 years now and have never had any problems, so nothing against PS2 there.Well I started playing EA's NCAA Football game first and immediatly noticed the improvment in graphics compared to the PS2.The sound is pretty nice too.The control is going to take some getting used to, but it's not the size that bothered me, just getting used to new button configuration.The fact that I didn't need to buy a memory card was pretty sweet, since the Xbox has a built in hard drive.Plus I am already up and running on xbox live, don't like the fact that I will have to pay to play many of the game online, which I can play for free on the PC, but hey, I'm sure it will be all worth it once I get Halo 2 and it's nice to have the 2 month free trial to try out the service!!

As for the two games, there are some serious issues with the Passing game in NCAA football, even a wide open receiver drops the ball 50% of the time, which is just ridiculous.Top Spin on the other hand is a really great game.I am already addicted to it and I have never played or watched tennis.If you don't own an Xbox, this bundle is a great way to get started.

So while this review is only based on several hours of using the Xbox and the two games, I would definitely recommend others to buy this bundle.

x box rules
the x box is the best system you can buy its graphicks are awsome buy this is worth it ... Read more

Product Description

Microsoft (X-Box) (K01-00011) Xbox DVD Movie Playback Kit ... Read more

Features

• User-friendly menus
• Comes with infrared receiver and DVD remote control
• The only way to play DVD movies through your Xbox
• All the standard DVD commands plus a 32x reverse and fast-forward
• Advanced features include 10x magnification to cue and review

Reviews (14)

Does the trick
I've had DVD players come and go, so its kinda cool to have a gaming console that plays dvd's too.Yeah, I know the PS2 has that capability without a remote, I have one of those too.But one of the cool things I noticed about the X Box playback kit is that the remote looks just like the ones made by RCA. I tried a few of the controls on the DVD funtion of my RCA universal remote, low and behold it worked.Kinda a hand thing, I've got to many remotes floting around as it is, so that part was nice.Mine works great, I use it instead of having to re-arrange my already overpacked entertainment center to put in my other DVD player.

Very good
I found this product good, i have no problems with it what so ever. some people say just buy a dvd player but then you have more wires in the back of your tv. Also if you want your x box and dvd player to go into one suround sound or stereo the is great cause you get to have a dvd player and a x box in one wire going into the speakers. this is also great if you dont want to spend any more money on buying another dvd player and you already have a xbox. i have my xbox upstairs with the dvd adapter, and a dvd player down stairs so if i want a change of secnery.

i love my xbox and it's adapter i have no problem with the remote either.

Get only if you don't have a stand alone DVD player already
"Hey kids, fire up the XBOX and lets watch this movie!"

That is what is heard through households that own an XBOX but for some reason or another they are still in the 90's and don't already have a DVD player.

Like my title suggests, if you already have a DVD player, this is a waste of money. The only reason I purchased one is because my DVD player had problems playing some DVD-R's that I got from a friend. I had some money to burn so I just wanted to see if the XBOX DVD kit could play it to determine if the DVD was a bad burn or was it just my DVD player. I found that the XBOX was able to play the DVD-R's in question with no problem. However, aside from those two DVD-R's, all of the DVD's I own are bought from retail stores, so I really have no need to play DVD-R's, and my DVD player plays normal discs perfectly.

With that being said, I only used XBOX's DVD playback kit once to watch the DVD-R's I had problems with. Because of the content of these burned "movies", there is really no need to watch them again....... However if push comes to shove I can always use one of my PC's or Mac to watch the burned DVD; no need to use my XBOX for that. I meant to return the DVD kit the next day, but never got around to it.

The XBOX's DVD player is a good feature, but the fact that Microsoft charges you to use the feature makes it not worth the money.....unless of course you don't have a DVD player at all.

Broke after 20 minutes
My only experience with this product was after I opened it, and started to play a DVD in my Xbox, when I tried to pause it, it didn't work, and it had brand new batteries. I found (after much frustration) that if I smacked it against my hand a few times then it would work for about 2 minutes. I took it back to exchange for another in hopes that it was just a bad unit, but it was sold out so I just got my money back. You can buy a DVD player for not much more than this way overpriced piece of junk costs.

ATTENTION
DO NOT USE THIS
the dvd thing causesthe xbox to break. when u play games the disk doesnt constantly spin. it reads some and takes break so it doesnt over heat. when it reads a dvd, it must constantly spin. the dvd playback kit fryed my xbox. at most "best buy"s you can buy a dvdplayer that functions better for less money than the one for xbox. ... Read more

Product Description

Features include: easy-to-reach secondary buttons for better response time, revised D-pad surface improves directional movement, and roomier thumb-sticks. ... Read more

Features

• 9.8 foot cable with inline release
• Cool green controler has 3 analog buttons with 256 levels of sensitivity
• 2 analog pressure-point triggers
• 2 vibration feedback motors, 2 menu navigation buttons
• 2 expansion slots for memory cards or other accessories (sold separately)

Reviews (11)

Better Than PS2
I have played every type of system on the market with exception of the PSP, and have found that the XBOX Controller S is the most comfortable of the curent controls. The White, and Black buttons are rather dificult to use (especialy in a first person shooter like Doom 3). The start and back buttons are almost as difficult but most games don't use them as major buttons in game play.

The grips are the perfect size and the plastic is of a high enough quality that it wont break under normal use (excesive pressure will break it). There is room for two more buttons above the left and right trigers posably a place that would be better suited for the White and Black buttons. The PS2 has the Left and Right Buttons/Trigers (aka: L1, L2, R1, and R2) it would be more comfortable if they were tiered.

The XBOX Control also has two expansion slots. These slots alow for the headset and a memmory card to be used and there isn't another courd strung across the room that you (or your dog) could get tangled and ruin the system. another great feture is the quick/easy disconect built into the cord that prevents the system frome geting pulled off the shelf when the "dog" tramples between the system and control. this is a feture that tells you that the system was designed by gamers and not white collar nitwits with a degree in accounting.

All-in-all, the XBOX control puts everything at hands reach so you don't have to get up and change memory cards just to find you have to do it again because it is the wrong card or unplug the headset. I like the Controller S and think it IS the bluprint to be emulated.

Alot better than I expected
I would recomend purchasing this controller. Smallest controller I have ever seen for an x-box, I didn't have any problems with it though. Don't buy those 3rd party controllers, because guess what? They don't work right.

Ugliest Thing I Have Ever Seen
I love playing xbox but when I saw this controller I died a little bit inside. First off it's green. Who would ever buy an ugly ass green controller? Second off it isn't big and hard to use, if it isn't a pain in the ass to use the controller I don't want to even play the game.

Perfect color for the XBox
Those who bought an XBox when it first came out remember the monstrously oversized controller that came with it. Fans complained, and Microsoft created the Controller S ("S" for "small") to alleviate the cramped hands and aggravation the original controller caused. The control layout may take some getting used to, as many games require the use of all of the buttons, and reaching the small black and white buttons near the bottom of the controller can be risky in heavy combat (such as switching grenade types while battling an Elite in Halo). Otherwise, this controller is great. It's just the right size for most people, although if you're buying a controller for someone with small hands (like a child, for example) then I suggest the Mad Catz MicroCon, perfectly suited for smaller hands. This semi-tranparent green controller goes well with the black and green Xbox. The Controller S is also available in black and blue.

I hope this review was helpful

--Christian Wheeler

Best Controller Out There
I received this controller when I purchased the special edition Halo Xbox system.Unless you have huge hands this is the best controller out there.It fits perfectly into my hands making it so that you don't have to move your hands around too much when you play.Lots of other third party companies try to duplicate the S controller with both wired and unwired versions but don't buy them.All of the third party ones slightly mess up the details.I personally don't like them even though I own 2 third party wireless controllers simply for having the convenience of wireless.However if you don't need to have wireless controllers buy the Microsoft S controller because it feels better and is well worth the extra 5 bucks when compared to a third party controller ... Read more

Features

• 8 A/V and S-Video inputs
• 3 Component inputs
• 3 Ethernet(Broadband) Inputs
• Works with all gaming systems

Reviews (6)

Very pleased with the overall quality of this HDTV selector
Wow! Stumbled across this Pelican product at a local computer store.I had looked around recently for component video switchers, but had no idea this Pro System Selector existed.For $79 I had no hesitation buying immediately and bringing home knowing the store had a good return policy.Hooked it up in 20 minutes to a Pioneer 50" plasma screen with the following video inputs: 1) HD DirecTV 2) Progressive scan universal DVD player 3) REPLAY DVR with progressive component out 4) X-Box HD 5) Playstation 2 6)Nintendo 64 7) S-video Camcorder.

I couldn't be more pleased with the quick switch ability.I have tested with several Superbit DVDs before and after installation and see no visable loss in quality.Will be recommending to my friends.

Very pleased with this product
I recently purchased the Pelican pro system selector with mini remote and am very pleased with the way it operates everything.The main reason I made the purchase (while more expensive than other switch boxes it's very much worth the extra cost)as it adds an extra 8 inputs component composite and S-video and optical inputs (3) and broadband connetors (3)..I decided to get this as I wanted more component inputs as my HDTV only has 2 as I have heard most do only come with 2 depending on the model of the tv. Installion was VERY easy no hassle I hooked up my dvd player(s) laser disc player and Xbox so far no problem with anything thats been hooked up to it.The remote comes in very handy when you want to switch machines.It does come with additional name plates (which are easy to change) but there are not enough labels for dvd or a label for misc.When the system is turned on after switching the power on the indivdual name plate will light up green.A great purchase if you want to add inputs and want to lessen the clutter than normally comes with a tv when the back inputs are filled to capacity.I think this product by pelican is worth every penny that you pay.

The system selector pro is awesome!
I just recently received my Pelican system selector pro in the mail.It came with 8 component inputs, a remote control andthe other stuff like composite, s-video and ethernet jacks.I was surprised that it came with 8 component inputs and a remote because I haven't heard of anyone else getting that with their pro.I got my PL-960 pro from a different website called x10 brand new for a total of 81.99 plus the shipping and handling.I was originally expecting only three component inputs but, it came with 8.Before I got it, I had to decide which console I was not going to use to often for regular composite.You know how it goes when you are use to hd and then go back to composite.The remote that it comes with can turn it on and also change the console you want to use instead of having to get up and press the button.I'm glad I waited before buying one of these.It looks exactly the same as the other PL-960, its just that it has more functions.

Great device while it worked
I could not have been more impressed with this product. Having far too many devices for my receiver, it was just what I needed, not to mention it had ethernet connectivity to. By far the most impressive features of this device are the facts that it not only has HDTV inputs, but normal analog ones - allowing me to upgrade to an HDTV at a later point and not have a large paperweight. The optical audio output is also a must.
The only thing I wished they'd included to really make this product better would be a remote to switch devices.

I bought this device approximately a year ago, and it operated fine, until the other day. At first it would not switch device, however the input it was stuck on (the first) worked fine. Within a few hours though it had completely died, and was no longer outputting a signal.

However, the device comes with a standard manufacturer warranty of FIVE years. During this time, it can be repaired or replaced for $4 of return shipping. So even if you end up like me with a faulty product, you can still get it replaced, so long as you keep your receipt.

High Quality Switchbox
I had my reservations at first about entrusting my optical and component video signals to a switchbox from one of the companies generally known for cheap (and not necessarily high quality) 3rd party gaming hardware.

I had first looked to buy a receiver but most didn't have nearly as many component video and optical inputs as this switchbox. As such, I ended up opting for the switchbox and sending the optical out to my audigy 2 patch bay for dolby 5.1 decoding. This switchbox turned out to be exactly what i needed and i've been extremely pleased with its performance and the value i got for the price.

I have a dvd player, gamecube, and x-box hooked up via component video (progressive scan), optical out of the x-box and dvd, rca out of the cube. Also have an n64, sfc, and a vcr hooked up via s-video and rca. I am using mid-range monster cables and I saw no degradation of quality while using this switchbox. I am also using the unit as an ethernet cable switch between the gamecube and the x-box (coming from my router).

All in all the unit looks very sleek, it comes with many inserts for labeling your channels and they glow green when selected, and it has an input in the front as well for quick hookup of a friend's game system or a camcorder, etc..

If a switchbox is what you need don't be afraid to buy this unit, it comes with quality cables and is well worth the money for its performance. Very handy for gamers with a lot of systems but a tv without a billion inputs. ... Read more

Product Description

Nintendo (DOL A M2K2) Memory Card 251 Gamecube ... Read more

Features

• Most games use memory storage
• Memory card for Nintendo GameCube
• Holds a hefty 251 blocks of information
• Holds tons of game-save info
• Long-lasting

Reviews (21)

Not Enough Memory
I have gone through two memory cards on the Gamecube in less than 4 years.The first was the memory 59, which was ridiculous, I managed to save 6 games on that one.Now the Memory 251, which I'll admit is an improvement as it is 4 times bigger.But in terms of megabytes, it's only TWO versus the Sony's industry standard of EIGHT.Nintendo's card is 4 times smaller!On the Memory 251, I have saved 3 EA Sports games.Which may sound good, but it's NOT.I've only managed to save the essential files to play the game.If I were to save all the files, I would only be able to fit one.I've also managed to save 5 other games.But now my memory card is full, and I don't want to purchase new games and a new card because of this.

Nintendo has released the Memory 1019, which is equivalent to Sony's 8MB card.But Gamecube's life cycle is near it's end.Nintendo, another case of doing too little too late.

Great!
My son loves having this memory card. It is a great value and makes playing his video games more rewarding because he can save all of his hard work. He is only allowed to play his games on the weekend and he always enjoys being able to return to the spot he stopped.

Never buy anything other than Nintendo Brand...
My family bought one of the "mondo" block cards that supposedly allowed over 1000 blocks of memory to be stored for much cheaper than this 251 block version. Well, the only trouble was it kept saying it was corrupt, that it needed to be formatted, and that all of my data would be erased. Finally we gave in and went and bought one of these cards, and we have had no trouble at all.
I guess it really is true that you get what you pay for!

Good Card Built very strong
Well im 13 and i got this memory card 2 years ago and its finally full thats two years of memory and that is because i put animal crossing on it it rocks its perfect if u play and buy alot of games like me ^_^

this is great
this here stores alot of memory i think its something worth getting to me. ... Read more

Product Description

The High Definition AV Pack connects the Xbox video game system to high definition-ready televisions. Supports 480p, 720p and 1080i component video signals, analog audio inputs and digital receivers. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: Xbox

Reviews (51)

Got Surround Sound and HDTV. Get This for Sure
I looked around for third party component cables for my XBOX before deciding on this one. I was glad I did. Both the picture and sound quality improved so much that I now just leave it connected to my basement front projector.

Initially I had used the RCA audio cables. Then I decided to use the optical cable and connect it to my Onkyo 7.1 Surround Receiver. The difference in sound was noticeable. I was switching between the analog and digital sound source from the AMP and it is definitely better.

The games have so much BASS now that it shakes the room. I have the SVS PC-Ultra subwoofer the entire experience is exceptional.

The description of the items in the box
I am writing this review because the image of the XBOXHigh Def is not what you would receive in the mail.What you would get is a fat cable which one side connects to XBOX on the other side you will get 5 cables, 3 for component input and 2 for stereo audio.On the fat side connected to XBOX there is a digital audio connection also known as fiber optic or TOS link.This cable is not included, and I would recommend Monster THX if you have a good system.I hope this review clarifies for others what I had to learn through experience.Judging by the images I ordered a COAX cable, which I will be returning as it is of no use with this system.Last but not least, www.buy.com sells this pack as well as the monster wires cheaper.Amazon is slow on shipping this pack through gamestop as well as the cables them selves with their cheap but super long shipping.

Great Audio, same ole picture
I got these cables hoping to really get the most out of my x-box and HD TV.I'm afraid I couldn't tell any difference between the component video cables (allegedly the best), S-video (supposedly next best), or the original cable connections.

The audio sounds much, much better now that it's going through surround sound speakers.I went ahead and shelled out an extra twenty buck for an optical cable.Playing Halo 2 is incredible. I can hear subtle sounds I could never hear coming out of my TV's speakers; and the explosions are awesome.

If you already have your x-box connected for surround sound, I really wouldn't recommend shelling out $20 for these cables (especially with the next generation of x-box coming out around x-mas '05).But if you have the surround sound, and an HDTV, I see no reason to miss out on this upgrade.

HD Component Pack
I recently bought the HD component pack for my HDTV and X-Box system. I did NOT notice any difference in the picture quality. Actually, I am going to put the regular cable that came w/the x-box back on for now. I am playing Prince of Persia-Warrior Within and the color of the game is much darker than expected with the new HD cable, so I plugged the old x-box cable back in and it's even better. I think because the game is only 480i or 480p, so that is maybe why I cannot get the full effect. What I mean is that I am not seeing a major difference. The only difference is the picture is much darker than the regular x-box cable effect. I hope this helps someone. If anyone has any hints for me, then please respond.

Thanks,

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Product Not as displayed
This is a quality product from Microsoft, but it does not come as advertised in the picture on Amazon.com.I had anticipated it to be a small box that hooks into the xbox and you useyour own video and audio cables. (similar to the Advanced Av pack).... Unfortunately this came as one cable with a xbox plug on one end and the component plugs on another. It has Stereo audio and a jack for using your own optical audio cable.it resembles the AV cable that came with the xbox, only It has high-definition audio and video capabilities.

Beware of buying this product if you have or plan to buy your own component video cables. ... Read more

Reviews (7)

Thrilling!!!!!!!!!!!!sometimes even better than PS2!
This is a Retro Game Sysytem,but still cool!!!!They work like a PS2 but even better than a PS2.buy it,BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poor Nintendo
Nintendo in my words have gone downhill since the mid to late 90's and now they're mostly gone from the gaming industry. I have to admit though in the 80's they were HUGE! The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) you can never diss. I liked the NES so much and even when the Super NES came out I still played with my old buddy. I do like Sega, Sony, and Microsoft but now I really have to interest with Nintendo. The Nintendo 64 was an okay system. It used cartridges and I wish Nintendo would have realized that now you can have disks! PSOne was a 32-bit system while the Nintendo 64 was a 64-bit system. I really do not see the big difference with the graphics and I like PSOne's graphics better than the Nintendo. Nintendo 64 has all the classic games as seen in the 80's. Arcade games and Mario games are so old and I think Nintendo should go more to adults now. For children the Nintendo 64 and the GameCube are very good systems because there is no violent games or anything. When you get to be a teenager you start wanting violent games (Grand Theft Auto). All around the Nintendo 64 with the wierd controller hasn't satisified me but if you like it that's your opinion.

The Mid 90s XBOX - Goodbye old friend
For those who remember this console.
- Quicker loading times than the PS1.
- A 64bit graphics pipeline.
- The funky controller.

Games:
- Banjo Kazooie(Best game)
- Turok (Best graphics)
- Extreme G (Fastest game)
- Goldeneye (Best Multiplayer)
- Blast Corps (Best puzzle game)
- Pro Evolution Football (Best sports game)

If you have never heard about these games go read about them and you will see why this console was important for games development. For everyone who had, what is a Silicion Graphics (SGI computer) games box, in 1997, 1998, 1999 running 64 bit graphics, then you know how good it was and how it is the games on this thing that made the PS2 all the more possible. Some of these games are now leading developers today.

The only drawback was no cut scenes and nothing really long because the game was on a catridge. Still this box was 64 bit graphics and you got that.

Even though it gathers dust now, it is still a classic and integrel part of gaming evolution.

Not as good as Dreamcast,PS2,or Nintendo Gamecube,but cool
Okay,here's a list of the pros and cons for N64:
Pros
Huge Game Library:
Although it doesn;t have as many games as Genesis,SNES,PS2,or Nes,it sill has 294 titles which should keep you busy.
Multiplayer Games
When it comes down to this,N64 rocks!With Battle Tanx,Battle Tanx 2:Global Assault,Mario Party,Mario Party 2,Mario Party 3,Donkey Kong 64,Super Smash Bros.,Mario Kart 64,and many other multiplayer games,despite no online games,Nintendo 64 is one of the best systems for 2-4 player games around.
1-Player Games
Okay,so maybe cood one player games were in short supply,but Nintendo goes for Quality,not Quantity.With revolutionary best sellers like Super Mario 64,The Legend Of Zelda:Ocarina Of Time,Donkey Kong 64,Pokemon Stadium,Pokemon,Stadium 2,and Pokemon Snap(okay,maybe Pokemon Snap wasn't that great,but who cares.Besides,it was fairly revolutionairy),Nintendo has great 1-player games.
Graphics(note:this is both a pro and con,but I put it in the pros)
Although Surpassed by Sega Dreamcast,Playstation 2,Xbox,and Nintendo Gamecube,N64 still has graphics that blow away Playstation One,NES,SNES,GB,GBC,and Sega Genesis.With highly detailed backgrounds,character detail,sharp animations,and real-time lighting effects,N64's grphics still stand up to the test of time by showing what they can do with The Legend Of
Zelda:Ocarina Of Time and Donkey Kong 64.
Pricing:Although you get a bit more for your money with DC,if you can stand not CD player and no online play(which I can and I hope most people can) plus non top of the line Power,the N64 is the system of choice among price conscious parents.
Cons:
Cartridge's cvost more than CD's and ward off devlopers:self-explanatory.
Power Surppassed by Xbox,Ps2,Gamecube,and Dreamcast.Although N64 has excellent graphics,they are still surppassed by newer systems like PS2,Gamecube,DC, and Xbox.
Practically no new games
There is one more game on its way for N64,Tony Hawk's pro Skater 3,but other than that no new games are on the way for it.
Lack of Racing Games and RPG's:There was only one RPG for it,Quest 64,which was overall not as good as other RPG's,buit don't wseat about what I said about racing games,there's plenty of good ones such as Rush 1-2049,Road Rash 64,Off Road
Challenge,California Speed,and Cruisin USA.
Well,enjoy this system,or if you don't get it,spend the money you just saved wisely!

cool controler
this controler is cool.i got this set a few years ago.the extreme green controler only comes in this set!amazing ... Read more

Reviews (17)

NES SP RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was thinkin about getting an onyx until i saw it an sp that looked like that musty old(but still awsome ) nes i baught this i dont regret ita bit so if you are buying an sp get the nes version!!!!

AWESOMEST NINTENDO PRODUCT EVER!
I love this product because 1. It's an SP and 2. because NES ROCKS!

Isaiah GBA Champ
Oh Yeah Baby The NES Is Back From The Dead!!!! Thanks To Nintendo!!!!! Yes After 19 Years The NES Is Finally ReBorn!!!!! I.ve Had My GBA Arctic For 2 Years Now And My GBA SP Classic NES Series For 3 Months Now!!!! Anyway I Really Like My GBA & GBA SPBecause They Are Useful For Car Trips Trust Me On This One!!!! There Are Other Colors For GBA Besides Arctic The Other Colors For GBA Are Purple Light Blue Pink Midnight Blue & BlackThe Other Colors For GBA SP Besides Classic Nes Series Are Flame Red Pearl Pink Pearl Blue Black Purple And Platium Man Do I Love Taking This With Me On The Go!!!! And Playing It Yup!!! As You Can See I Am A Big GBA Fan I Love Playing My GBA Games Like Super Mario Advance 4 Super Mario Advance 3 Spyro Orange Sonic Advance Sonic Advance 2 Mario Kart Advance And More!!!!! Man It Would Be So Cool If My Bro/Friend Reggie Got A GBA SP Black Along With 8 GBA Games Super Mario Advance 4 Super Mario Advance 3 Donkey Kong Country Metroid Zero Misson F-Zero Advance 1 Mario Kart Advance Sonic Advance 2 & Backtrack Anyway Do Not Forget About those New GBA Games Coming Out Soon Donkey Kong Country 2 Kirby And The Amazing Mirror F-Zero GP Legend Boktai 2 And More!!!!! Anyway I Have Just One Last Thing To Say To All You GBA Players Out There Have Fun With Your GBA Until Then Good Bye And Good Luck EveryBody!!!!!

The best GBA yet!
I've played my friends GBA's and had fun playing them. The only thing stopping me from buying one was how kiddish the system seemed. Once Nintendo released the NES Edition GBA, I went out and bought one. It's a modern console where us retro-gamers can show our retroness. The system is designed to look like the NES - It has the red-and-black logo on the top, the stripes, and the textured feel of the classic controller, which I love. Amazon.com needs more detailed pictures - the pics here do it no justice. If you played and loved the NES, get this system now.

I was trying to avoid buying the SP until I saw this one!
For those of us who still have the old NES system, this is the perfect complement to it!
I couldn't resist and don't regret it a bit. ... Read more

Product Description

Pictured PSP is not includedPSP Charger Case is an aluminum battery/charger case that extends the Sony PSP's play time by three times and protects the device from water and shock. ... Read more

Features

• Built-in lithium-ion battery adds 5 hours extra play time
• Recharges PSP first, then built-in battery -- uses case power before PSP power during play
• Form-fitted neoprene lining protects PSP
• Recessed latch prevents accidental opening
• Stylish aluminum design is water and shock resistant

Reviews (1)

Nice for battery life, but not for video
If you simply want to extend the battery life of your PSP without having to change and manage multiple batteries, then this case if perfect for you.The case barely adds any size or weight, and you can still play games easily while it is in the case, although if the lid was removable it would have been a little easier.
The biggest disappointment is that, unlike the Logitech plastic case (which doesn't come with an internal battery), this case can not be set up in an angled display position for watching movies.So if you want to watch a movie in a plane or something, you'll have to hold it up at an angle yourself.All they had to do was make the lid go back a little farther and put a thin strip of rubber on it, and this case would have been perfect.I'm astounded that they would overlook this simple and very functional feature for a device that is becoming used more and more as a movie player. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Take the power and flexibility of a dedicated computer gaming system and combine it with the easy-to-use, instant-on format of a high-end console system and what do you get? Well, if you also add in DVD playback ability and broadband Internet connectivity, you get Xbox.

The advanced components inside Xbox make it the undisputed powerhouse among current game consoles. A 733 MHz Intel main processor and 233 MHz graphics processor from industry leader nVidia deliver photorealistic graphics in real time. A cavernous hard drive stores saved games and characters, making flimsy memory sticks obsolete. The built-in Ethernet port enables super-fast multiplayer online gaming over a broadband Internet connection. Four game controller ports allow you and three of your buddies to play at the same time, or you can use them for other peripherals such as gamepads, light guns, and who knows what else?

But Xbox has more going for it than fancy innards. The Xbox's Windows-based operating system is a breeze to program on, earning it grateful accolades from Electronic Arts, Infogrames, THQ, and other game producers. The less time developers spend struggling with the operating system means the more time they spend tweaking gameplay, which ultimately results in better games. And games are what it's all about.

Well, games and the fun of owning a green-glowing game console that looks like it came from Darth Vader's living room.--Mike Fehlauer

This is a refurbished unit.

Features

• Great gaming experience
• Four game controller ports
• Front-loading DVD tray
• 4 controller ports
• Plays DVDs with separately sold DVD kit

Reviews (2)

Great System
I like this system out of the rest. get a comfortable controller and a good game like halo 1 and your afternoon is set. this is a fast loading system with one disadvantage..... its size. being one of the bigger systems i find that this is the one and only bad thing. but it's amount of fun will make up for it. have fun and enjoy the day.....

xbox system
The xbox kicks ass! It has the best graphics of all the systems, and unlike other systems it dos'nt pay off game makers to only make games for it's system. Despite what kinds of games you like, it has the best variety and quality of games. xbox has never let me down! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Expansion Pak allows the random access memory (RAM) of the Nintendo 64 console to increase from 4 megabytes (MB) to 8 MB of contiguous main memory. With the help of an included key, the Expansion Pak fits into the slot that is below a removable panel on the top of the N64 console. Game developers can take advantage of the increased memory in several ways, including making games that are more visually appealing. Some games will allow players to choose a "high-resolution" option, increasing the screen resolution from 320 by 240 pixels to as much as 640 by 480 pixels--creating crisp, high-definition graphics. The Expansion Pak utilizes Nintendo 64's capability for 32-bit, 16.7-million-color display with 256 levels of transparency (alpha)--bringing your games to a new level of realism. Instead of reusing texture data, games can buffer a larger number of textures for a more distinct look.

Other ways for developers to utilize the larger memory is by setting a higher frame rate, longer replays, and more animations. Games also can have more sophisticated artificial intelligence, which allows computer-controlled characters to be smarter, literally. Games can offer more characters and vehicles, and contain larger, more complex levels and worlds. Some games like The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask require the Expansion Pak, while others such as Perfect Dark require it for access to all of the game's levels and features. See our list of Nintendo 64 games that take advantage of the Expansion Pak's extra power. ... Read more

Reviews (89)

Zelda
I really really really really really love this game it's worth
playing. the legend of zelda ocarina of time is the best.
it's worth playing it all dayyyyyy it just glues you do the tv.
thats why i think you should rateit 5 stars....

PS: where thinking of buying it off the net.

Conkers bad fur day
Conkers bad fur day is mostly the best N64 game ive played
almost every chapter in the game rules. one of my favourite
chapters is Ugubuga. that music on bomb run Rocks
this game Rules.

Spend the Money
I'm a retro gamer of sorts, being the owner of an Atari 2600, a Sega Genesis, a Playstation, and several PC platforms. I recently acquired a Nintendo 64 so I could play Starfox 64. I bought a "new" (unused) Nintendo brand Expansion Pack because I plan on playing Donkey Kong, and I didn't want to deal with any of the problems I've read about with company X brand upgrades. It comes with the removal tool too so you won't be stuck with trying to pry out the standard (4MB) Jumper Pack with a butter knife. I've read many reviews of this product on this site that knock it and question its value. However, I've discovered an added bonus to the upgrade.

The Nintendo 64 was one of the final cartridge-type systems to be built, before CDs became the rage. Any experienced gamer will tell you that a last generation cartridge system in general has faster load times than a first generation CD console, hence a big reason for Nintendo's decision to go cartride with the 64. Those of you with a Playstation can sympathize. So, I installed the Expansion Pack upgrade and, to my surprise, I noticed a slight improvement in load times over the standard Jumper Pack with Starfox 64, a game that isn't credited with utilizing the 4MB RAM upgrade. The graphics do appear to be about the same.

Others question Nintendo's motivation: Did they know ahead of time that they would eventually be marketing games that needed 8MB RAM instead of the standard 4MB? Perhaps, but read the fine print folks. Nintendo is pretty clear on which games will benefit from the upgrade (enhanced graphics, unlocked features) and which will not. Purchase accordingly. If I had to make a choice of whether to buy it again or not I would do so. Having it will allow me (or you) to play virtually all of the games in the 64's library, and we're only talking about a $25 (or less) investment.

GREAT ADDITION!
Is a must for many of the newer and better N64 games out there. It aslo greatly improves graphics on the games that can utilize it. Unlike the person who just gave this 1 star, one has to understand that unless the game is designed for the expansion pak you will see little difference.

Very helpful
For those of us who can't let go of our precious old Nintendo systems, the Expansion Pack is a must-have.Its not compatible with all games, but it doesn't do anything negative.Some games give you the option to increase the resolution with the expansion pack.Others, like Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, require it.

For the price, I'd add it to other purchases to save on shipping, but it still beats out buying it in EB! ... Read more

Reviews (39)

One of the TOP TEN reasons to own an SNES
Please note: this review refers to the Super Mario All-Stars cartridge that includes Super Mario World. Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World is one of the best game cartridges that you could possibly own for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is one of the best compilations ever created and it is also one of the only reasons why I still consider the Super Nintendo Entertainment System the SECOND best gaming system on this planet (assuming you lack an N64 Tri-star converter). The five games on this cartridge are as follows: Super Mario Bros. 1, Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World. Other than the fact that this version of the original Super Mario Bros. allows you to score extra points after each individual Bowser battle in the big castles at the end of each world, the Super Mario Bros. trilogy is exactly the same as it was on the NES, except the graphics, music, and sound have all been updated significantly in order to showcase the power of the SNES (as if the games didn't look and sound pretty enough). There's also the difference of being able to save your progress in the games, which is not particularly necessary if you already know the locations of each warp zone in each game. Furthermore, you can only save after each WORLD, and not each LEVEL (unlike the GBA versions), which somewhat defeats the purpose of having save capabilities in the first place. Super Mario World, however, is exactly the same as it is on the SMW-only cartridge, except for the fact that the Game Genie codes only work on the SMW-only cartridge, which is somewhat of a letdown. Another difference which is also somewhat problematic is that in the original Super Mario Bros., the fireballs in the castle levels jump up and down twice as fast as they did in the NES version, making you twice as likely to get touched by one and lose health. Of course, little things like these are minor and really don't bear much of any influence on gameplay experience. Unfortunately, however, there is one very damaging flaw somewhere in the cartridge that separates it from perfect five-star status from me.

For some reason or another, usually always after I've completed or come close to completing all five games, all the saved game data automatically deletes itself. All the saved game data from all five games will somehow erase itself. You don't even have to "tell" it to do this, it'll just do it for you, and for no particularly good reason at all. For instance, you can be on World A-1 in Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels, remove the cartridge, play another game, and then re-insert that cartridge, and discover that all you data is gone. Now, it's possible that I may have just gotten a bad copy, but if you ask me, problems like these are just outright unforgivable, and they suck the satisfaction right out of a meaningful and fulfulling gameplay experience in making you start all over again. It's a crying shame that problems like these even exist! On a more positive note, however, all the games (excluding Super Mario World) are compatible with the game genie, which I own, so I can remedy this problem a little bit by making the playable character invincible in those games thus getting them completed twice as fast, but to put it bluntly, I really shouldn't have to do that. So, therefore, instead of a perfect 10 score, which this game would get from KAB had this flaw been nonexistent, it loses one whole point, thus reducing it to a score of 9, and therefore only a four-star rating.

The KAB ratings -

Fun Factor: 10
Replay Value: 10
Graphics: 10
Sound: 10
Gameplay: 10

Overall Evaluation: 10 - (1.0) = 9.0 Excellent. (one whole point subtracted for egregious technical flaw)

Reviewer: Kelvin

This is gaming at its finest.
I have the version of this that includes Super Mario World, but I won't review it here. Anyway, onto the review.......

Super Mario Bros: This game didn't start Mario's career, but it sure did jump start it. This game has 32 levels, with 8 chapters, 4 stages each. It's the NES SMB you remember, but with updated graphics and audio that are still the reminiscent to the NES version, but are a lot better. This game needed the 16-bit update more than any other title on this cartridge.
Overall Score: 10

Super Mario Bros.-The Lost Levels: The 1986 Japanese sequel to Super Mario Bros, this game has 32 new levels, Luigi as a playable character, and a difficulty level that only the most the hardcore old-school Mario fans can beat (I have beaten every game on this cartridge except this one!). The graphical and audio improvements are the same as what the original got. Difficult, but if you claim to be a Mario dominator, give this one a shot.
Overall Score: 9.5

Super Mario Bros. 2: This is an odd one. This game is actually a port of a Japanese game called "Doki Doki Panic", but with a Mario flair. You get to play as either Mario, Luigi, Toad, or Princess Toadstool (or Peach, or whatever), and you are trapped in a dream land, trying to stop this Wart guy and his minions, or something like that. This game doesn't really feel like the Mario that you're used to, and the ending is rather disappointing, but this is still a fine entry in the Mario series. And, of course, this game needed an upgrade as well, with, once again, the graphical and audio improvements keeping the game's spirit alive while being superior to the NES game.
Overall Score: 9.5

Super Mario Bros. 3: My favorite NES game, Super Mario Bros. 3 is made even better in this Super NES remake. I simply don't know why I like this entry more than the other NES Mario games. More gameplay options, maybe? More levels? It's the best game in the All-Stars half of this cartridge, that's for sure. And, of course, the improvements are true to the original, while keeping the game fresh and unique.
Overall Score: 10

ottom Line: Grab this now, and if you don't have Super Mario World, there's a version of this that includes it. There's a lot of classic memories and years of replay value contained on this cartridge. Highly recommended.

Super Mario 1, 2, 3 and Lost Levels on one cartridge!!!!
This was the game to get on the SNES for Mario Fans. I do preffer Mario World over this, but this classic revived the previous 3 versions of the SMB's on the NES, bringing them new and fresh to the SNES.

The graphics are not the same as the NES versions. There was all new graphics and a few options, you could save from place to place and it wa smuch easier then the old NES versions. It worked very nicely. And the lost levels is actualy the original Maro Bros. 2 Game that WAS released in Japan with that title, but Nintendo USA decided to go with a different layout for there part 2. But it's here now and called the lost levels.

The original Mario bros 1, 2 & 3 and the SNES MW4 have all been revived on the Gameboy Advance with the original style of graphics, they are new and improved. I'd like to see all these versions put onto the one release of a system one day. You cant beat the classic Mario Bros games 1 to 4 and Mario Karts!!!

A Major disapointment
I have been playing this Game for 12 years now and I think this one sucks. I mean for Super Mario Bros/Lost Levels, The graphics are bad. The Sound is like the same sounds that was used in Super Mario World. for Super Mario Bros 2, This is one of the worst Games ever and I can't stand that Sh.... Music. Now I don't have a problem with Super Mario Bros 3 but like what I said at the beginning of this review like the sounds and all I would just prefer the Game Boy Version because The super nes is old.

4 Mario games in one! Mama-mia!
Super Mario All-Stars has 4 great NES Mario games, along with enhanced graphics, sound, music, and an added save feature! The games are:

Super Mario Bros: The one that started it all! This game is just plain fun!

Super Mario Bros. 2: Japan didn't want to release the real Mario 2 in America, because they thought it would be too hard for us! So they put a Japan-only game named, "Doki Doki Panic" and added Mario characters to it. Although it's the oddball of the series, it is pretty fun!

Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels: The REAL SMB2. This game is HARD! It's like SMB with some neat twists! You can be Mario or Luigi. Mario has medicore jumping power, but great traction. Luigi has great jumping power, but mediocre traction.

Super Mario Bros 3: Although not my favorite Mario game, [I prefer SMW] this is the best of the four. Mario has some cool powerups, tons of levels, and new challanges!

Got an SNES? Then get this!
... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The PlayStation2 is equipped with a 128-bit Emotion Engine processor that enables lightning-fast gameplay and impressive graphics power. The console builds on its home entertainment value by doubling as a DVD player and accommodating most of the original PlayStation's vast library of games. PS2 is known for its excellent selection of titles for the older gamer. ... Read more

Features

• Please visit your local Target Store to purchase this item
• Platform: PlayStation 2
• With progressive-scan DVD player

Reviews (726)

Good system, not quite the best
But you can't blame Sony. A vast library of games could be found. Now they've got the new PS2. Slimmer and better than the original PS2. Speaking of original, many games began on a Playstation. Though it has longer load times compared to Xbox, it got a head-start on games. Something that makes it better than Xbox is DVD. Unlike the Xbox, you can play DVDs WITHOUT any extra equipment required. But Sony is like Nintendo and Microsoft, making their games, for their system(why not?). PSOne games can be played on it. Maybe... about 8 PSOne games aren't compatible with PS2. Sony hasn't given in though. It's still the most prefered console.

PS2 overall
For christmas about 3 years ago i got an XBOX well that night when i was playing it something went wrong it told me the controller wasnt plug in when i knew it was so i had to returned it.After that i got a new XBOX and over the time frame i had itkept saying to sendit to microsoft but i never did. so about a year ago i bought a gamecube well that thing just sucked it had no gamesi hated it. so finally about 2 months ago i traded my XBOX,GAMECUBE and GAMEBOY SP in for a PS2.And let me tell you the PS2 is the real deal this thing has so many games has no problems . Every week i go out and buy a new game and the controller is so easy to use. so if you dont know what to buy im telling you i give PS2 4 stars.

Time to choose
My review is about which system you should pick- X-Box or PS2?
Well first of all x-box has way better graphics. but the thing that really matters is games. PS2 games to me are for five year olds. For example, Sly 2. What 11 year old kid wants to play as a raccoon? My point is that kids today are different. WE LIKE VIOLENCE!!!!!!!! So if your considering a PS2, you should think of the person who will be playing it.

PS2 is simply the best!
PS2 has a massive variety of great games and amazing graphics.
You can't get bored with it.

Gamecube is simply to babyish. They try to fight Mario against Jak or Ratchet.They are simply way to overated by biased people.
All the people I know that prefer Gamecube ( and there are barely any at my school) are sad loners who like their nerdy little board games and crap like that. Their graphics are also overated. If you have found that you prefered your Gamecube to a PS2, then you really must have been playing the worst games on PS2. There are better games then Mario on the PS2 which are also 3+. I'm not allowed 18+ games like GTA but I can still find great games. I'm not biased against Nintendo because I actually prefered my N64 to my PS1 but the Gamecube just let down the whole Nintendo franchise.

I must admit that Xbox has great graphics, a great online system and even some great games, but they still simply lack that magic that PS2 has, even though it is a more powerful console.
PS2 just has some games which are exclusive, and unfortunately to Nintendo and Microsoft, are some of those games which put Sony in a better legue.

BEST GAME SYSTEM EVER!!!!!
PS2 is the best game system ever. it has very good graphics and good games. its cool because of the built in dvd player. ps2 is awesome. i would definetly recommend this item. ... Read more

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Amazon.com Review

Take the power and flexibility of a dedicated computer gaming system and combine it with the easy-to-use, instant-on format of a high-end console system and what do you get? Well, if you also add in DVD playback ability and broadband Internet connectivity, you get Xbox.

The advanced components inside Xbox make it the undisputed powerhouse among current game consoles. A 733 MHz Intel main processor and 233 MHz graphics processor from industry leader nVidia deliver photorealistic graphics in real time. A cavernous hard drive stores saved games and characters, making flimsy memory sticks obsolete. The built-in Ethernet port enables super-fast multiplayer online gaming over a broadband Internet connection. Four game controller ports allow you and three of your buddies to play at the same time, or you can use them for other peripherals such as gamepads, light guns, and who knows what else?

But Xbox has more going for it than fancy innards. The Xbox's Windows-based operating system is a breeze to program on, earning it grateful accolades from Electronic Arts, Infogrames, THQ, and other game producers. The less time developers spend struggling with the operating system means the more time they spend tweaking gameplay, which ultimately results in better games. And games are what it's all about.

Well, games and the fun of owning a green-glowing game console that looks like it came from Darth Vader's living room.--Mike Fehlauer

The Xbox Video Game System with Controller S includes the Xbox console, the popular "S" style Microsoft controller, and all necessary cables. A DVD kit (sold separately) is required to access DVD playback ability.

Reviews (279)

WOW GREAT CONSOLE.
I don`t have an XBox,but my friend has one and i have played it.its a cool console with good online play,best graphics and good games but the games are most expensive(Xtra £10 for any new game).The controler is hard to use until you get used to it.It is available in 2 colours original Black or special edition Crystal.crystal is best.If you flick over to the PlayStation 2 Reviews,i notice that XBox and GameCube are winning because PS2 has very negative reviews the most weird review was "FlashWires"s review 4/feb/04 he/she says that the PS2 caused a death of a friend and a death of another friends family because of some sorta fire,i don`t believe him much it was probably just a trick to scare people of the PS2.I have a PS2 and a GameCube they are very good consoles but in competition;Graphics 1)XBox 2)GameCube 3)PlayStation 2(vey glitched)
sound 1)PS2 2)XB 3)GameCube
OnlinePlay 1)XB 2)PS2 3)GC
I`m no longer stuck on these 3 consoles cause in 2006 theres gunna be changes y` got PS3,XB-360 and N.Revolution and there gonna rule for another 5 years w/ some new handhold consoles(GameBoys,PSP,NDS).
Overall XBox 1 is a great gaming machine and i`m going to get one sooner or later but think about its sequal coming in 06 with PS3 &R.

Notable features
*Games save directly to HD.
*able to rip audio CDs to HD.
*most games use 5.1 digital surround(with compatible hardware).
*DVD video REQUIRES remote control.
*Odd controller layout

Best system EVER
This is freakin awesome!I love the xbox!I can just play it for hours and never get bored.The best games are definatley halo, halo 2, and fable.If you get an x box you should get those titles.The graphics are incredible, everthing is just so smooth and crystal clear.If they'd let me give this system more than 5 stars, I would!

Waste of money
If you can give me a list of 3 video games that are only in the Xbox and are good I'd buy it. However it seems that whenever I ask this question to a Xbox user they just change the subject.

All the good games that Xbox users can be proud of are already available for the PC, with better graphics, better everything.

So unless you're one of those 9 year old kids that have rich parents that let him do whatever they want and live like in a TV soap opera, skip this product.

Besides most computers already have DVD players. And you can upgrade computers, customize them, make them more powerful than an Xbox.

Skip it. It's a waste of money.

xbox vs GameCube and PS2
Xbox

Xbox has the best graphics

Exclusives worth getting are Conker: Live & Reloaded and Kameo Elements of Power. The GTA games have a greater draw distance on Xbox and the once great Rare Ltd. exclusives have moved from Nintendo to Xbox.

GameCube has the second best graphics

Exclusive games worth getting Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 0 and the Resident Evil remake. Resident Evil 4 is coming to PS2, but it will receive a major downgrade so it would be a good idea to get a gamecube for this one.

PS2

PS2 has the third best graphics

Exclusive games worth getting, Twisted Metal Black featuring great auto-combat and Gran Turismo 4 featuring more cars than any other racing game ever made. ... Read more

Product Description

To ensure your place in all the excitement, order the Xbox Live Starter Kit. The introductory offer of a full year for just $39.99 includes 3 months of unlimited game time for any Xbox Live-enabled game.And as part of the package you'll also get the Xbox Communicator headset and be able to reserve your unique Gamertag.Don't miss out! Xbox Live is the first and only high-speed console gaming arena that allows gamers to get together to continously play, tal ... Read more

Features

• Online content downloads -- add new characters, new maps, and exciting new levels. No two games are ever the same
• Track your stats and rankings against others with your own unique ID number -- the GamerTag
• Xbox Live and Xbox Live Web gives you the latest news and games, keeping you up-to-date and connected! (Internet access required)
• Three-month starter kit includes Mech Assault(Rated T), Moto GP(Rated E) and full access to the gaming community
• The Xbox Communicator lets you talk and strategize before, during and after the games

Reviews (1)

Great
First of all, let my point out that mine came with demos of crimson skies and mech assault and the full version of xbox classic arcade.Mine was new in the certified microsoft box, etc.Maybe they just updated the games.

Anyways, it is in my opinion a better deal to buy the 12-month pack, but I decided on the 3-month just because I've got the 2-month trial already and didn't want 14 months built up.

In the box:There's the communicator headset, a 3-month subscription card, the game discs, and several manuals on connecting to xbox live.

The communicator:Purely awesome.I have read many people's comments saying that it breaks at the little clip.I grant it that the clip is thin and could potentially break easily, but it is not uber fragile.Don't be afraid to put it on.The headset weighs next to nothing and is really comfortable.It has great outgoing voice quality and great sound quality through the speaker.

Xbox Live Itself:Do you have broadband?Do you have a router and a switch or hub if needed?If the answers are both yes, you need xbox live.It is incredible.

Buy this or the 12-month kit if you are just starting (but don't forget to start your account first with the free 2 months.After you have live already, renew with the subscription card. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

The Game Boy platform (which includes the original unit, the Game Boy Pocket, and the Game Boy Color) came to market when most video game consoles had a life expectancy of just a few years. More than a decade later, the system is still going strong. How did the Game Boy successfully compete--and in some cases bury--an onslaught of faster, more powerful handheld and home console systems? Let us count the ways: affordability, a huge library of games that consistently made the most of the hardware's limitations, smart power management that extended battery life, and uncluttered controls. But perhaps it was the system's ultraportable design, which allowed devotees to play video games around their schedules, making it the must-have system for kids and adults alike.

Now the Game Boy Advance (or GBA as its already being called) comes to us with power that would have been unthinkable back in the day. The portable's 32-bit RISC CPU runs circles around the former's 8-bit workhorse, allowing it to process program instructions much faster. What that means to everyday gamers is more intricate visuals, more simultaneous movement on the screen, and better sound. In fact, the often-annoying beeps and boops of old-school Game Boy titles are being replaced with digitized stereo sound. The extra processing muscle also means you can network up to four Game Boy Advance units together, via the communication cable, for multiplayer fun on one shared cartridge. Only two Game Boy Color units could link together, and each unit had to have a copy of the game.

What's not being replaced, however, is the wide selection of Game Boy games. Since the Game Boy Advance system is backward compatible, it will play its own line of colorful games--like such launch titles as Super Mario Advance, F-Zero: Maximum Velocity, Army Men Advance, High Heat Major League Baseball 2002, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2--as well as all the monochrome and color games that have already been released for the previous Game Boy systems (nearly 500 of them in total). Players can view the older games in their smaller, originally square dimensions or, with the touch of the shoulder button, expand the game to fit the GBA's larger screen. We tried enlarging the screen on a Game Boy Color edition of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 and found that Mr. Hawk was much easier to see.

When you first pick up the system, you'll wonder how they got it to be so incredibly lightweight. At a little less than 5 ounces and a little larger than a deck of playing cards, the system easily fits into a shirt pocket without any sag. The GBA's wider shape fits better into a wider range of hands. The former design too often pushed the left and right thumb knuckles together during game play. The new layout should be comfortable for all ages, and the center screen orientation makes it easy to see.

Game Boy Color owners will find the GBA's larger screen somewhat darker than they're used to, but that's because the screen is outfitted with antiglare technology. Like the old Game Boy Color, the color LCD is not backlit, so you need pretty good light to play by. Unlike that system, though, you won't be craning your neck and tilting the unit to see around the hot-spot reflection of the light bulb in your screen.

But you'll also notice the graphics. Sporting what's basically a redesigned SNES technology, you'll see things on the GBA that the big consoles do, such as scaling (making objects larger or smaller) and rotation effects--technological advances that will affect the look of everything from crossing a finish line to throwing a touchdown pass to crawling through a dungeon.

Some might argue that Nintendo could have tried to put even more power into this Game Boy Advance. After all, the 32-bit video game had its heyday more than five years ago. Perhaps, but after handling this new handheld, we're inclined to think that Nintendo wisely struck a balance between size, price, and power consumption. And considering how well the old 8-bit system weathered the decade's technological storms, we think the Game Boy Advance is here to stay, and we're glad. --Porter B. Hall

Unit Specifications

• CPU: 32-bit RISC CPU with embedded memory
• Screen: 2.9-inch reflective TFT color LCD
• Display Size: 1.6 x 2.4 inches (40.8 mm x 61.2 mm)
• Resolution: 38,000 pixels in a widescreen aspect ratio (10,000 per square inch)
• Colors: 512 simultaneous colors from a palette of 32,768
• Size: 3.2 x 5.6 x 1 inches (82 mm x 144.5 mm x 24.5 mm)
• Weight: Approximately 5 ounces (140 g)
• Power Supply: 2 AA alkaline batteries
• Battery Life: Approximately 15 hours continuous play

Reviews (367)

Very Good
I used to own a game boy color, but i updated to a gba, for the better sound and graphics. I found that the ONLY downside is that it has no backlight. I am going to buy a gba light and sheild asap to fix that, and i will reveiw it too. I am just starting to collect games, as i only have one, but i am hoping it will be a long time before i get bored and get a gba sp. the price is good, but if you really want a good experience, and you have the money, get a Nintendo DS. My brother has one, and he enjoys it. The downside to a DS is they only have 3 or 4 good games out.

Good...........but outdated sad but true
The game boy advance is definetly better than a game boy color.Bigger screen, smaller game consoles, and better grafics.Why only 3 stars.Well, this system just can't compare to the new psp or nintendo ds.If you want a cheap gaming console, this might be the way to go. It is inexpensive and has lots of games.If you however don't mind spending a little (or a lot) more money than you should propably go with the psp if you are older or the nintendo ds if you are like under 12. Like I said this was worth it like 3 or 4 years ago but just like the game boy color before it, this system is getting old.

hello
this game boy sucks it close and it has horible graphics.you should get the nintendo ds

Great System after 3 years
I am here to say that I am not too big on the whole SP idea. I bought a Platinum SP about 2 years ago when they first hit shelves and I can't honestly say it was the greatest purchase I made. If you ever have time to kill, go on Ebay and compare what you can get a Regular Model for to what you pay for a SP. There is no comparison, for lack of a better word I'd have to say looking back on it that the SP was overhyped and priced. The controls give a sick feeling of clausterphobia and the light is something useful only to those that take long trips day-in and day-out. I recently was able to purchase a 3rd GBA system on ebay for the jaw-dropping price of $35.00, and the real shocker was that the system was BRAND NEW. The original GBA model had the SP beat in so many ways it is hard to look back on it and think what a mistake I made for ever buying the SP. This system is the complete deal, I wouldn't pay the listing price of $70.00 for it, but if you find a bargain like I did, go for it. The graphics are crisp and it too is small enough to just slip in a pocket, I wouldn't recomend storing it in a pocket because of the scratches it may cause. The light is the only thing that the SP has over the standard system. I personally believe that the GBA regular has better battery life than an SP. I am playing Zelda Minish Cap on a system that came out 3 yrs ago and is still running strong. Over the past years I've played it, I've played some of the best games on any console such as Metroid Zero Mission and Fusion, not to mention the Castlevania series which in my opinion ranks as one the best series for any system to date. With games like these becoming harder to find, it sure would be nice to find more regular GBA's on a store shelf...

Steller Handheld with steller line ups
Put it simply...this is a great edition to the nintendo franchise.Advance has a great line up of games like
Metroid Zero Mission
Advance Wars
The Mario Games and Zelda games.Awesome must have handheld for this year, and if you don't already have it get SP then!

4.9 out of 5...A great hand held to own.. ... Read more