Product Description

Forza Motorsport revs up Xbox gamers who are passionate about cars and racing. Forza Motorsport is the ultimate car-lover s playground letting gamers buy sell trade tune modify and race their customized car collection. On the track players experience an impressively accurate simulation putting their performance-tuned creations to the test against the best the online world has to offer on Xbox Live.-- SPECIFICATIONs ---------------ESRB Rating : RP for Rating PendingGenre/Category : ActionSystem : Microsoft XboxNumber of Players : On-Line Compatible : majescogames.com ... Read more

Features

• Make every car yours: Collect models from more than 60 top car manufacturers, including Mazda, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, and Dodge. Trick out sport compacts with real-world body kits, rims, spoilers, decals, side skirts, fender flares, and hood scoops. Add motorsport decals and team paint-schemes to supercars, GT racers, and exotics. Transform production cars into racetrack monsters.
• Tune it up: Take your car to the garage and install alternative engines, suspension kits, bolt-on superchargers, brakes, rims, racing slicks, and more. Fine-tune gear ratios, fuel-mapping, forced-induction pressure, tire temperature and pressure, and ignition timing for the ultimate setup.
• Experience the most technically advanced driving simulation on Xbox: Top automotive engineers teamed with experienced programmers to create an advanced physics engine for Forza Motorsport, designed to simulates authentic car performance. Cars incur damage and wear, which affects car performance. Advanced tire and suspension models respond to heat and pressure changes as well as weight transfer and aerodynamic load.
• Drive in gorgeous track environments: From the famously challenging Nurburgring Nordschleife to the spectator-lined streets of Rio de Janeiro, race on meticulously designed tracks with an incredible sense of speed and realism.
• Check out the revolutionary A.I. Drivatar technology: Train your own A.I. Drivatars to use the same racing techniques you do, so they can race for you in competitions or train new drivers on your team. Drivatar technology is the foundation of the human-like A.I. in Forza Motorsport.

Reviews (28)

Awesome Game!
Especially if you have a HDTV Ready television, oh man the graphics on this baby rocks!
-Over 200 Cars
-Online play is the greatest!
-Career mode is fun.
-Accurate car handling
-Car damange, fun with top-of-the-line cars!
-Just addicting overall...

kreepy fun!
Upsides:
Nearly endless playability
Real Damage
Great car list
Xbox live
its for the xbox
Way to much fun
Downloadable cars

Downsides:
Way to addicting

Creeper/ Reaffirms my love for video games
Before I got this game I was racing RallisportS 2 and Project Gotham 2.So I rented this game having heard it was great and I popped it in and I wanted to go get my 7$ back from the video store.But I was stuck with it so I figured I'd see what it is all about.

All of sudden when I started winning a couple races and getting a little acclamated to great vast world this games offers, I was hooked.Hooked real hard.3 days later I played for abot 18 hours straight.

A few things I love about this game

1. Stunningly beautiful.While driving I just reaffirm to myself how beautiful this game is visually
2. Realistic Car Damage.If you ram into another car to try to knock it off the road so you can pass it, you end up messing your car up so bad that you'll get passed and lose.
3.If you screw up on a turn, you're going to wreck.None of this pull the E-brake junk on this game, you're going into a wall or spinning off into a feild.


Just some things I was thinking about.If you haven't tried this game, do so immediately, and make sure you play it for about 2 hours.That's when I couldn't put it down.It's kind of intimidating at first, but that passes very quickly.

This game rocks !!!
Forza motorsport is the best racing game i have ever played. It blows away GT4 by far. The damage is very realistic unlike another certain racing game (lol).and the cars are just as cool. I definetly recomend this game for all you XBOX users.It will not disapoint.In conclusion if you have an XBOX get this one it rules.

Awesome Racing Game
I recently got myself an XBox and was advised to rent and try before I buy. Blockbuster was out of Halo2 so I got this one home to try it out (I am a big fan of racing).

Before I say anything further I'd have to mention that this is my very first game on XBox so I cannot compare it to any other games.

Was I glad I rented it? Yes, Will I buy it? Yes.

It's a little pricey at $40+ when compared to other games but then again it has a great game in it.

As for the game itself it has a whole bunch of race tracks and customizable cars (categorized into Classes from R to D) with time trials, free runs and ofcourse the race arcades themselves.

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Product Description

Blending the unique world of designs of LEGO toys with the unforgettable characters of the prequel eras of the Star Wars universe, LEGO Star Wars will offer dynamic vehicles, environments and characters to young players, who will be able to live all of the adventures of the most memorable and exciting scenes from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and the eagerly awaited Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. ... Read more

Features

• Compete in action packed lightsaber duels against Darth Maul
• Experience mind-blowing space battles in your starfighter
• Use the Force to construct - accessing secret areas and overcoming obstacles - and play as many favorite characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda and more!

Reviews (19)

most fun in a starwars game till its sequel
i cant posibly think anyone would hate this game if they played it. It is most fun/funny starwars game yet. a perfect 10. BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is not just a kids game!You will LOVE this game!
This game is fun for the whole family.I figured at first that my little boy would be the only one to really play this game.My husband and I both thought it would be fun but we did'nt realize just how much fun until we are now hooked to playing it!!!The sounds of the light sabers are just like the real movie and the people all look just like real legos!The game is'nt very difficult but it holds your interest.There is over 30+ playable charaters to use.The game combines all 3 of the first movies in to one full game.I really like that about it, its like having 3 different games but for one price.There is tons of hidden things to find in this game.I highly recommend it for kids and adults!

My sons 6-11 love it
I haven't played the game, but I got it for my Star Wars fan son when it first came out. All of my sons like this game and keep returning to it. They are figuring out how to unlock the 4th episode level. If you have a young one and they like Legos and Star Wars, I guess you have a winner here.

May the fun be with you
Lego Star Wars is the greatest Star Wars game on earth. When you destroy something or someone it shatters into a buch of lego pieces. Star Wars+Lego=Fun. And its not only for kids. Many adults enjoy playing Lego Star Wars. The game is extremly fun. You can use the force to throw yor enemies or you can take your light saber out and chop em into lego peices. Or you can blast them with your pistol if you are Padme.

Beware the Inch-High Jedi
This is probably the best Stars Wars game made.As far as i'm concerened, any Stars WArs game where you get to use a lightsaber is the best (there are enough games with blasters).When you turn on the game you start out in Dexters Diner, a place where you chose your level and buy characters.You get to play through episodes 1,2 and 3.
WHats good is that if you haven't seen episode 3, the game doesn't spoil that much, it gives you enouggh info so that you know what you're doing in the game, but not enough to spoil the movie.While you are travelling through the star wars universes, you collect LEGO studs, the currency of the game.At dexters diner, you can buy characters with them.YOu can also buy hints and extras, but I think they are a waste of studs.After you collected enough characters from the light side and dark side, you can go out to ddexters parking lot to wacth and join unorganized fights.They are a little easy but fun. When you collect suds you're jedi meter fills up and if you fill it up to the top you will get a piece of a special ship.TO complete fill the jedi meter in every level.You also collectt mini kit parts which you can use to make ships to put in the parking lot.If you get every ship you will unlock the games ultimate secret (sorry i don't know what it is).A good way to collect studs is to get all the mini kit pieces in a level, which will give you about 50,000 studs.Try to complete the ones in boss levels because they are small levels and pieces are easy to find.
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Features

• Personalized Training Programs: Maya, the Yourself!Fitness personal trainer, will create a customized health and fitness program focused on your unique needs and individual goals.
• Dynamic fitness routines: To assure that no two workouts will ever be the same, each day Maya will build your personalized routine based on your progress and commitment level.
• Over 500 unique exercises: Maya will coach you through training sessions featuring Yoga, Pilates, Cardio Fitness, Strength Training, Flexibility Exercises and Targeted Weight Loss routines.
• Equipment Integration: Maya will integrate the fitness equipment you already own into your workout experience.
• Customized meal planning: As part of the Yourself!Fitness program, Maya offers nutritional advice with over 4,500 recipes, preparation instructions and shopping lists to make eating right an easy part of any lifestyle

Reviews (30)

A workout you will stick to!
Since there are already lengthy reviews detailing what this program does, I won't repeat those.So here's the bottom line:

Greatest thing about this product: if you have trouble (as I do) sticking to a workout routine for more than two weeks, the variety in Yourself! Fitness may fix that.I have been working out with Maya for eight months now and I am not bored!My interest began to flag a little a couple of months ago, so I purchased a step bench, which Maya added in to the workout, giving me twice as much variety as before.

Other things I like:
- ability to increase the difficulty over time.Unlike a workout video, once the workout is no longer challenging you can tell Maya to make it a little harder.
- ability to track my progress and improvement within the software.I couldn't do 10 pushups when I started and now I can do 50!
- 8 months of this has made me look and feel stronger.I have much more energy at the end of the day.I stand up straighter.I even have the beginnings of a six-pack.
- To my surprise, I like the ability to change the workout environment that Maya stands in.

Needs improvement:
- I don't like the way that yoga is included in this software.I don't think the positions are very well explained, so it's not suitable for people who have never done yoga before, and the positions are often put in a strange order, where standing positions alternate with supine positions (gives you a terrible head rush).Several of the positions are also just not suitable for people who aren't very flexible -- a yoga instructor in a class would recommend alternative positions, but Maya just stands there with her hands flat on the floor and her leg straight in the air and expects you to duplicate it.Maya ordinarily recommends workouts in a rotation of 1 day each of arms, core, legs, flexibility (yoga); I have taken to replacing the yoga with another "core" day, and feel like I get better results from that.
- the music is pretty repetitive, but you can't turn it off or use your own because Maya uses it to set the rhythm of your exercises.

Pretty Good Game
I purchased Yourself Fitness this January after my son got an x-box for Christmas.Overall a good fitness video game, but I do have a few problems with it.The trainer asks you what home equipment you have - and I don't have a step - but her cardio routines seem to be suited for the step.I do find most of her cardio warmups somewhat repetative and boring.She should work in some kickboxing type moves to get your heart rate up, but instead it is a lot of marching and side stepping.

The second issue is the whole rewards thing.I use this video to supplement my routine- it is not my regular thing.I have done many, many workouts, but because I don't schedule them I have never gotten a new workout space or new music.It would have been nice if you could have chosen a way to earn your rewards.So a good game if you use the whole package, not so great if you are looking for a supplemental video.

Meet Maya your personal Trainer!!
I've been using this game for almost four months now and have completed 60 workouts.(...)

As I'm always looking for something to inspire me to exercise it didn't take me long to come across this little gem. Yourself!Fitness is an Xbox "game" geared towards physical fitness. You are introduced to Maya who will be your personal trainer.

Maya starts you off by having you do a physical assessment where you are taken through a series of exercises and your resting and elevated heart rates are measured. You put in your height, weight and sex and from there Maya will customize a workout plan for you. Based on what your results are Maya will recommend a goal for you such as Weight Loss, cardio and other selections.

If you own hand weights, a balance ball or stepper, Maya can also incorporate those into your workout as well but you don't need to have those things to do it.

Y!F lets you set up a calendar to record when you want to exercise and for how long each session. For your initial fitness evaluation, Maya will recommend to you a weekly schedule but you can customize that for yourself. For instance, Maya recommended weight loss for me and had me scheduled every other day for 15 minutes to start. I am very overweight and I think "she" didn't want me to overdo it in the beginning. But I thought I could handle more and I adjusted the calendar to add in some 30 minute workouts. I'm entering my third week of workouts and have been doing five to six workouts a week at 30 minutes each.

Each time you go to workout, you are greeted by Maya. Maya will ask you how you are feeling. You are giving three options for an answer. Paraphrasing here but here is an example: A. Nothing can stop me, B. Feeling okay today and C. You're lucky I'm here!

Now, based on your answer, Maya will set the intensity of the workout before you even start. As you are working out, Maya will again ask you how you are doing. You can than chose if you think the workout has been too hard or too easy and Maya will then adjust accordingly.

This is so much better than a dvd or video just for the above mentioned customization but there is also some more neat things. Like you can zoom the camera in and out and pan all around Maya to get a better look at how she is doing the exercises. There is also a tutorial that you can exit out of the workout and you get more detailed instructions on how to do the workout. When you are ready you can rejoin Maya! There are different work out settings and music to chose from so less chance of getting bored.

Each day, when you start your program, Maya will suggest a daily focus - Weight loss, Cardio, Upper body, Lower Body and Flexibility. She varies these so you aren't doing the same thing over and over again. Weight loss is my main goal but I do the other workouts too and they are geared more to help me lose weight. You have a warming up period in the beginning and then you do the targeted workout for the day and a few minutes of stretching near the end.

Y!F also has a "Meditation Garden". This is a "place" to go and do yoga exercises. I haven't tried this part out yet but others have really enjoyed it.

There is also a reward system. After you've completed three scheduled workouts, Maya will reward you with some bronze dumbbells, a new location and a new music choice. There are two more sets of dumbbells to earn after this and more locations and music to unlock.

The workouts use Yoga, Pilates, Cardio, Strength training, and flexibility exercises.

After a set amount of workouts, Maya will have you do another Physical Assessment to see how far you've progressed.

There is also a great support system at the Yourself!Fitness website where you can keep an open journal where other members can encourage you and you encourage them.

There isn't much negative I can say about this except maybe a better selection of music or music you can download into it would be nice.

The graphics for Maya are excellent! She looks almost like a real person and moves pretty realistically too. Sometimes her arms look a little funny or she seems to be floating a bit but other than that, she looks great. The background graphics could be a little better but maybe the next version will address that.

I own a ton of exercise videos, dvds and very expensive exercise equipment that I just don't use. I'm starting my third week with this and I feel almost addicted to the program. There's something about being greeted and asked how you are doing or being told you're doing a great job meeting your commitments. It also keeps you on your toes not knowing exactly what to expect because each workout is different. There are over 500 exercises and Maya usually adds one to two each workout.

There is also a meal plan for those who are looking for that sort of help. I haven't done the meal plan but folks on the Y!F website who have really like it. You can download recipes from the website that you will find on the game.

This also comes in a PC version and a Playstation 2 version as well.

I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a home fitness routine.


Recommended
Yes

No More Excuses!Lose Weight, Get Fit, in Your Own Home
For those who'd rather not join or gym, or simply cannot, Yourself!Fitness is the perfect solution. It's not perfect--a software personal trainer will never be all things to all people--but most people will absolutely love training with Maya.

Best of all they have an active online community for posting questions and getting ideas.

If you already have a computer, PlayStation or XBox, you have all you need except the game. Equipment isn't necessary although as you progress, you'll likely want a bench or ball, etc.

Between Yourself!Fitness and Dance, Dance, Revolution, we have all the makings of a new industry: Fitness Software.

Great product!!!
I am VERY pleased with Yourself Fitness! My strength has definitely increased since I began using it. I don't use it for cardio, just leg/arm/core strength training.

What I like:
- Personalized sessions
- Ability to make workouts harder/easier (they get super hard!)
- Easy, comfortable, able to use it ANYWHERE & ANYTIME

What I don't like:
- With the amount of rest allowed in between each set, a workout isn't actually 45 minutes.. but I'm still pleased.
- Since it's a computer, she can't adapt/remember everything.
- Not enough stretching at the end of sessions (easily fixed though) ... Read more

Product Description

Deep new performance tuning allows gamers to fine-tune every aspect of their rides handling and performance, while hundreds of new visual customizations guarantee players can create their own personalized, totally unique car. With the most comprehensive tuning options, all-new game modes, and the industrys most sought-after cars, Need for Speed Underground 2 delivers the most authentic tuner experience ever. All-new game modes join Circuit, Drift, and Drag events to add depth and varie ... Read more

Features

• Tune every aspect of your car's performance with hundreds of licensed aftermarket performance upgrades
• Car models from such makers as Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Toyota, Ford and Volkswagen
• Single player, multiplayer, and online multiplayer modes
• Street-racing game
• Explore a massive city divided into five distinct

Reviews (41)

Same fast paced fun, same silly flaws
I loved the first NFS Underground because it was both more accessible than Gran Turismo (a fine game, but too frustrating and bland) and also that it conveyed the sense of speed better.Well, if you liked the first one, chances are you'll like the second.They improved on the first by streamlining the pre-race part of the game.Long gone are the endless menus that you had to wade through to get to a race, now you are in a free-roaming city with a PDA and GPS to guide you to your next race or the various performance or body shops around the city.The graphics are well done, there are tons of licensed upgrades for you to play with, and you can even customize the color of your brake calipers!Another welcome change is that you can now have more than one car.That's right, you don't have to be stuck with one car, pimp it out, only to have to get rid of it as you move up in class.You only have 5 spots in your garage, and they open up depending on your endorsement deals, so it's still a bit restricted.

On to the flaws of this game, which are basically carry-overs from the first Need for Speed Underground:
1.Locked Upgrades.Yep, they're back!For some mysterious reason, you can only install certain performance/visual upgrades at the start, and must progressively unlock them as you play the game.While I understand this as a gameplay decision, it is super-frustrating to have to wait to be able to buy better tires when you're flush with cash.The upgrades also feel... like they don't do much, which leads me to my next point:
2.Adaptive A.I.The other racers in this game never get too far ahead or let you get too far back.This is great at first because it is forgiving, but gets very frustrating because ultimately it doesn't reward good driving.You can drive flawlessly for 95% of the race, yet in the last half-mile or so, the guy behind you WILL come roaring back and more likely than not, take the lead from you.The rate of speed is absolutely ludicrous, the AI will make up a half mile of lost ground in mere seconds, which is really cheesy.
3.Unrealistic to a flaw.I LOVE the lack of realism in this game, because it is more fun than Gran Turismo or other "sim" racers.However, NFSU2 takes it a bit too far.You can drive a car into the wall, spin them out, only to have them pass you 10 seconds later.The AI drivers seem to have limitless nitrous boost, and can generally out-accelerate you regardless of your ride.
4.Upgrades have no impact.That is because the upgrades aren't a strategic choice on your part, but a requirement to go on.That's right, they are locked, then they are available and you can't really progress until you equip them.There is some noticeable difference (especially from stock to level 1 engine tweaks), but your opponents adapt as well, so it's not like you can bring a souped-up racer to a stock Honda Civic race.It makes for even competition, but again, doesn't reward shrewd racing or upgradeability.
5.It ALWAYS starts to rain at the end of the race.The rain effects are gorgeous, but it is so incredibly cheesy and predictable that it drives me nuts.About a half-mile before the finish, you'll hear thunder, the road will get slick, and lo and behold!You will spin out of control just in time for the CPU driver to pass you!

Overall this is still a fun game.I just wish that it were more rewarding and less arcadey in the aspects listed above.That said, it's a blast to create your ride from stock to pimpin', and the option to design the magazine and DVD covers yourself is fun as well.Recommended.

Lots of detail!
this games is a great game if you like to customize you car and every detail of it. I found no cons in the games.

A Travesty of a Title
This game is quite a travesty. Thank goodness I purchased it used from a third party dealer on Amazon. I will be selling it at my local Gamestop tomorrow for hopefully an small loss.
I can't comprehend the hype over this game. Perhaps, the positive evaluations are emanating from folks who haven't played other quality race titles or any good game before for that matter.
There is no improvement in this title over the first one. In fact, I popped in the old one just to ensure I wasn't delusional. It turns out I wasn't. NFS 1's graphics are almost identical and I believe the gameplay may be better in the first game. It certainly had more redeeming qualities, easier functionality, and was actually fun (but nothing serious like PGR2).
Driving all over town to find "the next race" may be one of the most annoying tasks I ever had the displeasure to endure in any video game. I had enough of those kinds of non-sensical chores in "Grand Theft Auto"; It justs takes away from a game that already doesn't have much to offer as a baseline.
Even the cut-scenes are total crap. They are are actually non-animated comic book like graphics. This is completely unacceptable in 2004-2005 on the XBOX when animations from Halo 1 & 2 and Ninja Gaiden are far superior.
From a racing perspective Project Gotham 2 totally steps all over this game in every single aspect (See my review of that).
EA racing games pretty much blow.In the past, I rented Burnout 3, another EA game, and whoa, what another incredibly overrated waste of time and energy. I will never again invest time nor money in an EA title. They have proven recently that they are incapable of putting out a quality game for XBOX.

No replayability no fun when u complete boooring
Need for Speed+Underground+2=????
i'm sorry EA this is going to be a bad review for ur game :(
Wow... the visuals, the performance upgrades, the cars.
It sounds great.
It sounded great when I bought it for ( oh i cant say what i bought it for)
It now sounds like a form of torture.
Now ive finished the game ive realized that the only good part of it is the soundtrack...and the idea
At first ithought that this game was soooo coool!!
Then I got to the last two levels...
It gets repetative!!! Really repetative!!! So repeatative its like chinese water torture. In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.In career mode you win about 20 races then you sign a new sponsor.
AND YOU DO THAT FOR ABOUT EVER
Then they seem to make you stop unlocking parts cars and visuals and the races become pointless...
all there is to do now is play free mode.
On the back of the case it says race or roam on 125 miles of open road.... HA
this is so UNtrue
yes the city is huuuge.. but it has about 5 other streetracing cars driving around and 30normal people cars...that come in 5diffrent varieties(hatchback, van, pickup, suv, and taxi)this may sound good.. but if you think about it , on 125 miles of road you encounter 3 cars every 5 minuites
the motorways(or for USA rreaderes highway or freeway)are absolutley emptty!!!(apart from one or two cars)
races are good. but you repeat the same one over and over again

the cars are amazing and the modding(or to the not knows CUSTOMIZING or CHANGING YOUR CARS STYLE AND APPEARANCE)is fantasatic with endlesss... etc...BUT no damage detail...
you see me going down the motaorway at 200 mph suddnley i crash into one of the few cars. it goes into slow motion for a second and then well...you emerge with no damage at all ( no wonder they had to put a saftey warning at the beggining...no wonder i always see people flying past my bedroom window at 200 mph and then killing themselves by crasing into so guys ride...expecting to emerge absolutley fine lol lol )



i reccomend not buying this but buying the first midtown madness.at least in that there is more traffic...which means more fun and crashes!"!!(with damage detail)
(just kifdding [lol] buy the game butdont expect much of it i also reccomend buying the first midtown madness.)

Need for Speed Underground 2
Need for Speed Underground 2 will challenge gamers to immerse themselves in the tuner culture, exploring an expansive, free-roaming city divided into five distinct neighborhoods. Gamers will encounter rival racers who will initiate events, tip players off to the hottest racing spots, and show them where to buy the most sought-after licensed aftermarket upgrades. The game will feature new game modes, deep new performance customization and tuning, and more than 30 licensed cars. The game also delivers twice the visual customization upgrades as the original game, providing a staggering 70 billion possible car combinations for total automotive self-expression.

While NFSU2 contains some aspects of its predecessor, several major changes make a significantly different game. The world is massive and open, filled with many more courses that before. The progression scheme is complex and you'll find yourself winning to earn money so you can spend it on modding the heck out of your car over and over again. The cars are more weighty and a little more realistic too, requiring a little more skill from the driver.

The sad part is that the huge city is actually perhaps too huge for its own good. You'll grow bored driving around the mostly empty streets, and once you collect the small quantity of Info letters, find the few shortcuts, and open up the garages, there's not much left. The Outrun races ARE fun, but some of them can last up to 15 minutes, and if you want to progress, you're simply going to have to wait.

In all, NFSU2 is an impressive, and more importantly, fun game that overcomes its faults with depth, breadth, and variety.


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Product Description

Konami (25033) Karaoke Rev. Bundle Xbox ... Read more

Features

• Compete in multiple exciting game modes like Arcade, Showtime and Karaoke
• Special technology rates the pitch and rhythm of your vocals
• Multiple mini-games that will keep you singing along all night
• Sing along to licensed hits and well known classics, then be judgedon your performance
• *Give it your best performance or you'll be humiliated by the crowd -- they react to your performance in real-time

Reviews (6)

Humiliation was never so much fun!
Got the game, connected the microphone, and was having a blast in less than 3 minutes.You pick a complex or simple song, choose plain karaoke, or get graded by the crowd or your friends.Connect to Xbox Live for more songs.Sure it'll cost you, but isn't singing "Jessie's Girl" to an adoring crowd worth it?

There is no mystery to this game, just flat out karaoke fun.The "bundle" part of Karaoke Revolution Bundle is the microphone that plugs into your joystick (just like an xbox live headset).

Awesome!!! Can't Wait for the next one!!
This is an awesome game!!! I love that you have to actually have some talent in order to play. I love how the microphone can pick up what note you are singing. (Isn't technology crazy?!?!) This game is fun for the person/people playing and for anybody who might be just watching. The characters get pretty animated and they glow when you sing really well. (It's pretty challenging to try to get your character to glow during the entire song! But trust me, it can be done!) The crowd watching your character also waves their arms and dances if you are doing a good job. If not, then the crowd leaves and your character gets pretty depressed. I hope that Konami comes out with more for XBOX!!!

Note: there is one downside to this game. You find yourself singing the same songs over and over again. (60 songs really isn't that many to choose from)

Needs more songs,but you can download if online w/XBOX Live
**Update May 25th** - I've had this game for 5 months and Konami still has not offered any new song downloads with the exception of the ones that were offered when the game was released on XBOX Live. This is absurd. Why no new downloads? This changes my entire opinion of the game. With no new songs to download, this takes away any new replay value this game could have had.

Review: This game took me off guard. I expected just a simple little Karaoke game with lyrics on the screen and nothing more. I never played the ones on the PS2 and really never wanted to, but when it came out for XBOX, I figured, what the heck, I enjoy singing so I'll give it a shot. In 4 words, "what a party game!" First off, Konami did a wonderful job of replicating the actual music from the original artists. The music is nearly cloned perfectly. People with home theaters will jam to this with the 5.1 Digital. The way the crowd reacts to you really gets your adrenaline flowin, if you sing bad, you're character will get booed off stage, heck, you do bad enough, the music stops--- if you do well, they will go nuts for you. It really makes you feel like you're at a serious karaoke jam. But not only do you just sing, you're also being judged! The game judges you by tone of voice and timing. It's very picky at times and when you don't know the words by heart, prepare to have a mean crowd by your side.

The different venues like county fairs, outdoor stadiums, party palaces and local bars gives the game a very realistic feel. The characters available are comical to watch on-screen and they move their mouth with yours, downright funny. The males will get a kick out of choosing the "Britney Look Alike Girl" and doing Friends in Low Places.

Up front, the music selection is a mixed bag and I won't judge if it's good or bad because different people prefer different things. It mostly included a little country, some 80's, 90's and some recent stuff. I know it's hard to make everyone happy, but the thing to do is offer more music. And that is where XBOX Live comes in. With an XBOX Live subscription (which is already $49.99 a year) you can connect online to get new songs. Of course there is no mention of charging us in the instruction booklet, but not to my surprise, there is a $4.99 fee for each group of songs. Each group of $4.99 contains 5 songs. I'm sorry, $4.99 is a rip off, especially when we may only want it for 1 or 2 of the selections. And we're already paying Microsoft to go online for our yearly subscription. Sigh. More money out the door...

And considering we spent $59.99 for the game itself, Konami seems a bit greedy. I would have liked it more if you could buy in singles for .99cents. Seems more logical. At this time "Jan 05" the downloads are pretty weak, only about 6 groups availalbe and the stuff they do have is pretty skimpy. A few 80's songs, Jessie's Girl, more Michael Jackson, some Britney Spears, Madonna, etc. Good stuff, but we need a wider variety. Hopefully over time they will get that price down and get more for us.

As a whole, I still loved this game, I'm a karaoke fan and love to jam out, other fans will love it to. As with me, some music you're simply never going to sing, or want to. The problem, some of the modes force you to sing what it chooses to continue on to earn new characters and venues. It's annoying and if it was up to me to market this game, I would make different genres of music to sell seperately instead of putting a mix of music on one game. How about an all 70's, all 80's, all 90's and "Modern" releases so people dont' get stuck with songs they'll never use. But as a whole,it's good fun and I'm lovin' the songs I do like, and the ability to download new songs is nice, but $4.99 for 5 songs is greedy and they should let you choose them individually. Duh Konami?

Karaoke Review
I found that this is a great game. Not only is it fun to play alone, but it's great for parties. You can change the levels, from easier to harder, depending on how you sing. It shows how off your pitch is, which is a great feature! I think that this is great for people who love to sing, even if you're not good at singing!

an excellent party game!
Had the chance to play this with different groups at holiday parties...from ages 6 to 75...this game was a huge hit...
The limitation of having only 50 songs is the only drawback.
Hours of hilariousness were had. It brought people out of their shells...some friends who would never be expected to sing at a party took to it like fish in water.
This was the definite hit of the holidays with young, old, hip, square etc.
I just wish I could find out how to get more songs!There is no info at XBOX LIVE about promised new downloadable songs for sale. ... Read more

Product Description

MODEL- 52036VENDOR -THQFEATURES- MX vs ATV Unleashed XboxBuilding on their rich history of racing properties, Rainbow Studioshas created the ultimate off-road masterpiece in MX vs. ATVUnleashed. Choose from a multitude of rides including ATV's,monster trucks, sand rails and more, and tear through miles of openterrain in the ultimate quest to conquer the off-road. Compete innew racing events, mini-games and massive free world environmentsfeaturing hill climbs, machine challenges, gap jumps and shorttrack races. * Everything off-road - Motocross bikes, ATV's, sand-rails, monster trucks,bi-planes and even 4X4 golf carts * New racing events, mini-games and freestyle challenges - SuperMoto, Shorttrack, Hill climbs, Way point races, Monster Mash, Gap Jumps and more... * Groundbreaking MX vs. ATV career mode - MX bikes and ATV's meet on thesame track to determine racings best machine * Online - Race against 8 players on Xbox Live and PlayStation 2 with livechat * Rhythm Racing - Rainbow's breakthrough physics model that allows playersto race through unique non-linear environments with exceptional realworld animations-- SPECIFICATIONS ----------------------------------- ESRB Rating : E for Everyone Genre/Category: Sports System: XBOX On-Line Compatible: YesNice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theTHQ 52036 - MX vs ATV Unleashed Xbox and all other THQ Video Game Handheld Soft ... Read more

Features

• Everything Off-Road Motocross bikes, ATVs, sand-rails, monster trucks, bi-planes and even 4X4 golf carts
• New Racing Events, Mini-games and Freestyle Challenges SuperMoto, Short track, Hill climbs, Waypoint races, Monster Mash, Gap Jumps and more...
• Groundbreaking MX vs. ATV Career Mode MX bikes and ATVs meet on the same track to determine racings best machine
• Online Race against 6 players on Xbox Live and PlayStation2 with live chat
• Rhythm Racing Rainbows breakthrough physics model that allows players to race through unique non-linear environments with exceptional real world animations

Reviews (3)

A very average game.
I wasn't that excited about MX vs ATV Unleashed, so i decided to rent it. I'm just thanking myself that i decided not to buy it considering that it is an extremely average made game.

Graphics: The graphics in MX vs ATV Unleashed are very simplistic and resemble graphics that you might find in a Gamecube. (No offense Nintendo.)To put it in a better way, they are graphics that you would find in an average MX/ATV game.

Gameplay: MX vs ATV unleashed provides the gamer with many different gametypes which include freestyle, freeride, race cross, race the top and many more. The controls are fairly simple to memorize and ihave to say, it is fun once in a while when you bust off this huge trick giving you thousands of points. However, it still feels like you are playing the first ever made MX/ATV game, as not many changes have been made except for the gameplay types, a lot more have been added.

Audio: The music revolves mostly around rap/metal rock. If you like those music categories,you will like the soundtrack. If you don't, then you wont like the soundtrack. Its as easy as that.

Online: The online is probobly the best part in this game. It hardly ever lags, and you can go up against your opponent in many different gametypes including the ones that i previousely listed.

As a result, if you are a fan of these kinds of games then i guess it is worth adding to your collection, however if you are not, i would leave it on the shelf.

Disappointment
I purchased this game a few days ago with high hopes. I have been waiting for a good racing game featuring trophy trucks for a long time, and after I saw some in the game's trailer, I decided to give it a try.

At first, I was very entertained, as I hadn't played a dirt bike game since excite bike for the nintendo.It is somewhat satisfying performing tricks and racing on the bikes, however, this leads to my first and second disappointment, which is the driving physics and the graphics.To put it bluntly, RalliSport it isn't.Maybe I was expecting too much after many hours with RalliSport and RalliSport 2, but the game just isn't up to the level of other Xbox racing games.
Another disappointment is the collision detection.I find myself partially going through walls and hills more often than I would like.Another frustrating issue I come across, is landing jumps. Most of the time it is flawless, but other times, it seems like a landing is shaping up to be perfect, but the rider crashes. Other times, the rider "crashes" in mid air before the jump is complete. If these are just due to my lack of skill, then perhaps there should be a better tutorial.
My final complaint has to do with the "other" vehicles.The driving/flying of the monster trucks, trophy trucks, and helicopter is absolutely poor. There is no other way to describe this.Also, although I somewhat expected, the involvement of the other vehicles in the actual game is somewhat limited.
I should also mention that the menu screen is not well laid out. At first it is unclear what needs to be done to initiate a "career mode".It is also not clear how you have done on individual tracks before you select them...some type of box off to the side displaying stats would be welcome.

This game will provide hours of entertainment jumping and racing the bikes and atv's, but don't expect too much from any other aspect of the game.I can't believe I haven't purchased Ghost Recon 2 yet, but picked this up...wait for the price to drop.

Best Off Road Game EVER!!!
This game is the best because there is a veriety of choices between what you can be ATV, Motorcycle, Helicopter, Plane, Sand Rail And MORE!! One Bad thing it king of takes to long to load each race. Grafics are super. There are also a lot of tracks you can unlock like Glamis. Another cool thing is you can choose wheather your a Motorcycle or ATV of haveing a 2-Sroke or 4-Sroke engine lots of optons for you bike and ride to have the way YOU like it. Overall a 5 star game and worth buying. ... Read more

Product Description

MODEL- 30043VENDOR- KonamiFEATURES- World Soccer Winning 11 8 PS2 Winning Eleven 8 delivers a wealth of new moves, tricks and morein-depth gameplay. This includes new free kick and penalty kick techniques, an innovative indirect free kick move and a new dribbling system that offers more control as gamers go one-on-one against opposing players. Winning Eleven 8 will also include an on-screen referee - another first in the series.Further adding to the realism of the game, Winning Eleven 8 will feature 136 club teams, 57 national teams (including the Italian,Spanish and Dutch leagues under the official license), and control of up to 4,500 of the world's greatest soccer players. Players are brought to life through photo realistic graphics and authentically modeled features, as well as individual styles of play, movement and ball control. Along with these new features will be more advanced player stats that govern every aspect of their play.* Featuring 136 club teams and 57 national teams* Official licensed teams from the Italian, Spanish and Dutch leagues* 4,500 of the world s greatest soccer players* New moves and tricks including new free kick and penalty kick techniques* First-ever on-screen referee for the series, even giving advantage forminor infringements and stepping in to calm things down* Enhanced training mode allows beginners to learn the basics of soccer aswell as to help returning fans master the vast depth of play* Improved Master League, which now has more strategy through player development and injury, and a new ... Read more

Features

• Featuring 136 club teams and 57 national teams, Winning Eleven 8 offers gamers control of up to 4,500 of the world's greatest soccer players. The inclusion of licensed leagues is a huge step forward for the series, with player likenesses, player names and official kits, bolstering what is already considered the most advanced and realistic soccer game to date.
• The world's biggest stars are brought to life through photo realistic graphics and authentically modeled features, as well as individual styles of play, movement and ball control. Additionally, the game will introduce a wealth of new moves and tricks including new free kick and penalty kick techniques, an innovative indirect free kick move and a new dribbling system that offers more control as gamers go one-on-one and try to pass opposing players. Teaming up with these new features will be mor
• Further adding to the excitement of the game, Winning Eleven 8 will also feature the first-ever on-screen referee in the history of the series. Boasting an enhanced ref AI, the referee will run up and down the field reacting realistically and instinctively to fouls, giving advantage for minor infringements and even stepping in to calm things down when the action gets heated.
• Taking the series to a new playing field, Winning Eleven 8 features improvements on a number of options in the game. An enhanced training mode allows beginners to learn the basics of soccer as well as to help gamers master the vast depth of play. In addition, Winning Eleven 8 features improvements to the popular Master League, which now has more strategy through player development and injury, and a new 'My Best Eleven' option so fans can save their greatest teams.

Reviews (8)

Better Than FIFA
I am from England where ever loves FIFA but now there is a new footy game on the market and everyone is turning. In the UK its called Pro Evolution Soccer 4 and i have had ever single one of them sice Pro Evo 1. They all better than FIFA because it has better game play and is much fast than FIFA which is slow and boring not like the beautiful game of football but the only thing FIFA has over Pro Evo is that it has better graphics and has the real names, which is made up for in gameplay. This is a great game playing against your mates because the pace of the game is gets much faster. This is much better than FIFA and the more people that buy it the more real kits and names there will be on the game SO BUY IT.

Best of the Winning Eleven series to date
I have played all of the North American W.E. games since WE 6 and I have to say that I am impressed with the consistent improvements that Konami has done with this series.Below is my review based off the PS2 version:

The Winning Eleven games have all had one thing in common: tremendous and realistic gameplay.Not only does WE 8 continue this tradition, but the game also adds on welcomed new features that compensate for the lack of online play and club licenses that is synonymous with the FIFA series:

- On the pitch referee
When fouls are committed, you'll witness a referee run up to the play to either warn the player or toss out a yellow card.What makes this neat is that you have the option to select which referee will be the decision maker for your game.One ref that is not made available is Pierluigi Collina, who is heralded as being the best ref in the sport.That's a bit of a bummer but doesn't really do much to affect the game

- Free kicks now involve two kickers
Yep, that's right.By using the select button (on the PS2), you have the option of using two kickers from the spot.This now only adds to realism, but strategy as well since you have more than one person at getting around the wall during free kicks.

- Advanced moves
In previous versions of W.E. you had to be real adept in using the buttons to get around your opponent.Although you still need to be pretty skillful in maneuvering your man, you can use the R2 button to perform stutter steps and more fakes to get around the defender.Playing against the computer on the highest difficulty will show you how hard covering the AI has really gotten.

- Improved AI
As great as WE 6 was, the AI wasn't overly difficult.WE7 was better at working on this but now, WE 8 has really added to this department.You'll find that if you play the same two teams 3 times, you'd be pressed to win all 3 games in a row.The defense of the AI has hard to get around unless you really are adept in passing well.As I said earlier, offensive AI is hard in its own right in that the addition of trick moves makes it hard to cover your opponents one on one, especially if the opposing player is a star such as Ronaldo, Zidane, Henry, etc.You'll also never score the same goal twice (unless it's a penalty kick).The AI is just too good in this game.

- Improved graphics
This is easily the best looking WE game in the series.Although FIFA has been renowned for their graphics, I really think WE is not that far behind anymore.You can easily make out players such as Beckham, Schevchenko, Figo, etc.Heck, you can even witness Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United along with his huge earrings.Animations are numerous in this game as well.Players complaining, goal keepers trying to motivate teammates, players pushing each other after a hard foul was committed all add to the fun factor in this game.You'll even see dirt stains on players' jerseys after a few minutes have passed in the game.

- Deeper Master's League
Although I have yet to try this part of the game, I have been told that this is the bread and butter of the game.Basically this is the part of the game where you take a team over the course of several seasons and try to build a dynastry (similar to franchise mode on other games like Madden).You can keep track of your players during the course of a season with player ratings fluctuating.Old players will retire at season's end and young players, with added playing time, will improve right before your very eyes.Previous W.E. Master League's have kept me busy so I'm expecting this year's iteration to do the same to me once I get to it.

Here are the few cons I found (PS2)
- Commentary/Sound
Not horrible, but not great.However, once youre knee deep in games (which will happen once you play the hardest level), you won't be concentraing on the sound as much.

- A bit of slowdown
If you have several players in the box, there's occasional slowdown but not bad enough to take away from the gameplay.

- No online play.Probably the most "glaring" deficit of this game according to some.True, online play adds fun to games, but I always felt that playing a sports game with more than one person is best when you play your friends directly instead of over a broadband connection.



Overall, this is probably one of the best sports games I have ever played (Madden 2003, NBA 2K series, and SSX I think are on this level). Even if you're not a soccer fan you'll enjoy how much of a challenge this game will provide for you.If you are a soccer fan like myself, you'll be blown away by the realism this game serves up. And if you're a Winning Eleven fan, you'll be flat out impressed with the new features this game adds over previous editions.

No frills... addictive gameplay
This is definitely a no frills soccer game. The menus are crap. The music sounds like it was ripped from some 80's action flick. The graphics are pretty good but it looks like we've hit the wall with this generation of consoles, so you feel like your looking at every other soccer game around. The manner in which you save games and highlights is clumsy. And I'm sure there's more stuff but I've only owned it for about 24hrs.

What stood out is the game play and physics. There must be hundreds of player animations, all extremely realistic, that tie together seemlessly. Players stumble, trip up, dive, roll over and over like Klinsman back in the day, get pushed aside, throw up their arms in dismay when they miss an easy chance (and sometimes cover their faces and drop to their knees), dispute throw-ins and fouls with the ref, reel from a powerful shot, and so on. It's all these manerisms that you take for granted when you watch live soccer on the TV, but appreciate so much in this game because it's obvious that the designers cared about making it as realistic as possible. It's all in the details. The game play itself is smooth and intuitive. If you've played FIFA for donkey's years because it's the only soccer game of note in North America, then you can dive into this one very quickly. Once you get up to speed you will find that games flow nicely and are very challenging. The opposition AI makes for a tough game at higher difficulty levels and goals won't come easily. Stadiums are varied, more so than in FIFA. The way the grass has been cut, the quality of the pitch, the type of netting used in the goal, the closeness of the crowd to the pitch, all vary as they should. I love the way the ball behaves in wet weather, stopping up short and kicking up sprays of water every time it hits the turf. The way the netting responds to the ball hitting it at different angles and speeds is a thing of beauty. I look for all of these small details in a soccer game, and I was pleasantly surprised here.

Overall it's a bare bones package with high quality game play and incredible attention to detail. As far as licenses go you get the Spanish and Italian leagues and maybe a couple more, but the others are all fictional with some real names thrown in. Giggs plays for Man Red apparently. There seem to be plenty of other features like training, cup competitions, editing capabilities, etc. that I don't really care about. I just want an entertaining and realistic soccer experience and this game delivers.

Dissapointing... not for soccer purists
Maybe I was expecting too much out of it, but after playing it for 30 minutes I realized how FIFA 2005 is worth every single penny. Although the graphics are outstanding, the movements of the players are dull and robotic. The players' jerseys nearly look like the real ones for most teams, and some local teams don't even exist. There are two teams called "Pampa" and "Patagonia" (WTF???????) with the colors barely similar to Boca Juniors and River Plate, whose players have fake names that sound like the real ones ("Atontanchieri" instead of "Abondanzzieri", and so on). If you like to play a game that looks realistic from any aspect, go for FIFA 2005.

Best Soccer Sim (Bad US Distribution Though)
This game is the same as the European "Pro Evolution Soccer 4" and if you have heard the buzz surrounding that game then you should know that this is really the only soccer game worth buying and probably in the top three sports simulations of all time.

The problem has been that Vivendi are too slow in releasing Winning Eleven 9, i.e - Pro Evolution Soccer 4, which has been out for months now in Europe. Vivendi really need to pick up the pace there.

The game has been in development since the Nintendo 64 and is easily the best soccer engine out there. All of the players have full character skins that resemble the players in reality (real moving hair!), except some of the names are not the same because of license issues (don't worry you can edit everything in this game).

Apart from the outstanding game engine (replay mode is almost like real soccer on television) the character animations are intricate and extremely realistic. The players respond to fouls by falling in a multiple number of ways, other players throw their hands up in disgust at missing a goal or crash to their knees in exhaustion. Belt in a goal and watch them do a pile up as the crowd goes wild. Some players even have special moves.

Unlike most of the other soccer games this is a simulation rather than an arcade kick-about so if you are not prepared to spend a few days learning the controls and how to operate the environments, including formations and in-game strategies - you might just want to forget about this one, however this is the domain where the master players live and share memory card saved data with one another. In short soccer freaks the world over either have it, want it or plague the family of someone who has it.

The AI is really what makes Pro Evolution Soccer 4 stand out. It is also like really controlling little men on the pitch... what am I saying... they ARE really little men on the pitch (yes the game IS that good). There are 50 national teams and 60 fake teams. You need to go on the internet to find out who Konami imagined these fake teams to really be so you can edit in the right players names and team names (remember Konami does not have a license for everything so be prepared to do a bit of fiddling, however a huge percentage of the teams and players are already licensed).

There are multiple modes/games to choose from (up to 8 controllers/players can be used with this game) friendly matches, team play, match modes, cup modes, leagues, training simulations, edit modes and a Master League mode, each with several options for the type of game you want to play... there is no shortage of cups to win in this game. When you win about 3 cups you then have enough credits to start team transfers (meaning you can update EVERYTHING in this game to resemble actual football teams) and you can also create your own ALL STARS team.

The bottom line is that the manual for this thing is huge and it is everything you could ever want soccer to be. If there is one soccer game to own for the PS2, then this is it by a long shot. It is a great investment considering how many of your friends will play it to death with you over the many weekends to come.

If you play sport and don't own this game, then what are you waiting for? Just get this game, learn it, read the manual and be the best you can at it. This is the universal PS2 game that everyone who loves soccer plays and a really good dream team effort from Konami.

As a note the PAL version hacked for the PS2 with modchips was available for NTSC players long ago. So basically illegal copies where doing the rounds in America months and months before the official version was released. Given that Vivendi had such terrible problems with the release of HL2 it seems that there is a pattern emerging here. I feel sorry for the Konami programmers who will not see their just rewards because of bad distribution. ... Read more

Product Description

NBA Street V3 ... Read more

Features

• The Trick Stick gives you complete control of the rock -- take your dunka nd slams further, and make up your own crazy moves
• Show off your style with over 1,000 different custom options - hairstyles, gear and accessories are yours to play with
• Build and customize your home court from the ground up -Create a home court advantage with new court surface, net, and backboard styles
• Play on 12 authentic courts around the world, from Rucker Park in NYC to Venice Beach, California -- even courts in Europe
• Go wild with the Gamebreakers - turn combos into a 3-man aerial dunk assault

Reviews (10)

Weak ass game!
I like this game but, the slam dumk contest kindna weak. Street vol.2 is the best one.

Addictive Gameplay
When I purchased this game for X-Box, my decision was based on the enjoyment that I got out of NBA Street 2 for PS2.I figured that the 3rd installment would be at least as good as the 2nd. Believe me, it's better.The graphics are very unique, much more three-dimensional than the previous version.I know that there are a lot of people that are disappointed that Michael Jordan is not included as a bonus player, but there are many bonus players, courts, items, etc. that keep the game fresh and as unique and original as possible.So if you're in the market for a fun game that isn't too difficult to get the hang of, then this game is a great choice.It only takes a few pick-up games to get the hang of the controls, and the game just gets better and better after that.The only drawback that I have found with this game is the lack of camera angles.The available angles are either too close or too far away for my tastes, but I have gotten used to.

If I Could I Would Give It 10 Stars.
I love all the NBA Streets series. Missing Michael Jordan but who cares this game is still fun as hell. The graphics are beautiful. I'm the King of this game, I rule this game. The best thing about is the slam dunk contest. So everybody get this game and don't try to challenge cause I will defeat you 21 (Me) to Zip (U).

Best basketball game yet!
This game is awesome its got TON'S of characters such as the beastie boys.I love this game.The only bad thing about it is that fruity dj cucumber...whatever everything else is good!





BUY THIS GAME!!!!!!!!(:

soo cool
this game is so cool and its better than street 2. it has cool graphics ... Read more

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Atari Anthology ... Read more

Features

• 18 Classic Arcade Games Atari Anthology features 18 of the most memorable games to ever hit the arcades including Asteroids, Battlezone, Centipede, Liberator, Crystal Castles, Missile Command, TEMPEST and many more not have seen in years.
• 62 Atari 2600 Carts Massive gameplay offering that will deliver some of the most addictive game designs ever. Including Gravitar, Millipede, Super Breakout, Video Pinball and Warlords.
• Five Bonus Games Off the Wall, Blackjack, Steeplechase, Desert Falcon and Sprintmaster Never released since the 80s.
• Challenge Modes These exciting new challenges include timed hot-seat competitions, the psychedelic Trippy Mode, Double Speed games, Time Warp games and Time Challenges that will test players abilities in the extreme.
• Incredible 3D Interface

Reviews (6)

Amazingly Fun after All These Years
Did you used to play with your Atari set for hours and hours? How about the classic arcade games like Battlezone and Crystal Castles? They're all in this collection!

This is just an AMAZING deal - you get over 80 complete, original games in the pack. I am in my 30s and haven't played many of these games since I was a teenager. Yet when I jumped into the Adventure game, I immediately knew all the maps, where to find the keys, were the dragons would be lurking. Playing Yar's Revenge, I became hooked for quite a while, remembering all the techniques to win the game. Somehow my brain has been hard wired to remember these things, and it's really cool to go back to a game now and say "Wow, I had TONS of fun with that!"

There are even full scans of the manuals, so you can read each manual from cover to cover if you wish.

In addition to all the Atari console games, you also get the original arcade games like Battlezone. I was a HUGE battlezone fan, driving my tank around and seeking out the enemy. It is so much fun to be able to play it at home!

It is just astounding that they fit all these games onto one CD. I used to scrimp and save for weeks to get just one cartridge! I would have thought it was a miracle back then to be handed 80 of them in a box and told "here, have fun". I would have played for years on end.

Sure, the graphics are old-style. You get blocks of color without much detail. Even on a big screen TV, it's sometimes hard to figure out what the maps are telling you. But that is part of the charm, of course. Lunar Lander is just as much fun now as it was then. Hangman doesn't need good graphics, nor does chess. Those mind games are a challenge no matter what they look like.

I really don't see a downside here. You pay one price for that CD and you literally could play for years. Each game is complete. There are games for every age group, for every gamer type. It really does prove that in the end, a great game isn't about sound or graphics. It's all about the design.

A must buy!

Worth it alone for the arcade ports
I bought this primarily for the real arcade ports. I have had a look at the 2600+ games and there's as awful as I remember them. So that portion, whilst extensive, is only there for a nostalgia kick or if you absolutely have an old 2600 game you loved. The arcade parts are great though. My friend owns a real Asteroids machine and so I know how spot on the arcade version of Asteroids is. Plus the games store your high-scores - an important aspect I think.

Everything is included - overlays, controls, side art and backgrounds are visible to give the true arcade look. They can even be toggled on and off if you'd rather play the arcade game fullscreen. Lots of background info is included as well as fun challenge modes and enhanced graphic options.

If you want pure Atari arcade conversions this is the one to buy - the 2600 games and the background info and extra graphics are just the icing on the cake.

For the price you can't go wrong. Recommended.

This would be better if original controllers were available
I played Atari 2600 and 5200 games incessantly as a kid. When I saw this on the shelf recently it was an instant buy. While the graphics and sound are the real deal, I didn't much enjoy not having the original controllers to play them with, like the trackball, spin wheel, or paddle. Also, I could do without having to "zoom" in past the arcade cabinet facia just so I could have the game "full-screen". In any event, my favorites are on here, including "Tempest" and dozens of others. Not bad.

Arrrggghhhh!!!!! Ripoff!!!
I SHOULD HAVE NO STARS UP THERE BUT I MESSED UP AND I CAN'T CHANGE IT. Red Baron is still messed up like it was in the PC version. THE TANKS AND OBSTICLES IN BATTLEZONE ARE BLACK!!! YES BLACK! TOTALY SCREWED!!! THE FIRST BAD XBOX GAME!

Here is some good news. The Game Cube Rebel Strike 3 has the old ATARI STAR WARS ARCADE GAME AS A HIDDEN BONUS!!!! Select options chose passcodes enter rtjpfc!g then enter another code timewarp to unlock Star Wars enter freeplay to earn tokens it might even have the empire stikes back game too but I don't know.


I agree it realy sucks that they left out 2600 Basketball. I said so in my review of the pc version. Champinship Soccer was another good one they left out. Why why why why why????
Agggghhhhhhga!! Just saw somtehing called an Atari Flachback system. It looks like a 7800 system made by the people who make those game in the controler type games. The Space Invader one I got is realy sweet. It has Pheonix which kicks butt.

Atari Anthology For Xbox But No Atari 2600 Basketball?
So now you can play most all of the old Atari arcade and home games on the Xbox. They are very well done and are really really just like the originals. The graphics are excellent and look exactly like the originals, and the sound is superb. The game-play is just fine except some of the paddle type games can take a little getting used to. Here are some highlights of what you get:

ARCADE:
Asteroids, Battlezone, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong, Space Dual, Super Breakout, Tempest, etc... You can adjust or change the controls, game-play, screen size, and original cabinet art. Bonuses include pictures and documentation of the original cabinets, sales flyers, manuals, etc...

HOME ATARI 2600:
Asteroids, Battlezone, Breakout, Centipede, Millipede, Missile Command, Super Breakout, Yar's Revenge, Football, Baseball, Golf, Adventure, Realsports, Steeplechase, Swordquest, Night Driver, Bowling, Video Chess, Combat, Hangman, and many more. BUT NO ATARI BASKETBALL! You can adjust or change the controls, game-play, and screen size as well as view the original instruction manuals. Bonuses include original art, sales flyers, and documentation. The cool thing about the home 2600 games is that you can do all the Game Selects with the red B button and see text on the screen describing the selection options. This is obviously much better than what one had to do with the original Atari 2600 for Game Selects.

You also get some video interviews with Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari. He is the guy who copied Ralph Baer's and Magnavox's Ping-Pong game from the Magnavox Odyssey (the very first video game system) to create the coin-op arcade game "Pong". Atari got sued because of that and lost, but never the less helped build the video game industry.

This whole compilation would have been perfect if they would have included the infamous Atari Basketball. As goofy as this game was, it was very fun. It was programmed in such a way that all games against the computer were close ones. Why they had to leave Basketball out is exceptionally mind-boggling. There is no logical reasoning for it. It is still worth getting, but just like most all greatest hits music CD's, there is a song missing.

All in all this is a excellent compilation because all the games are absolutely no different than they originally were, other than the fact that an Xbox controller is used.
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Product Description

MODEL - 30033 VENDOR- KONAMIFEATURES- Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2Competition means so much more when you can dance circles aroundlive opponents! Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2 connects players via Xbox Live to deliver the ultimate in interactive dancing. Go online and setup tournaments, compete in dance competitions, anddownload new songs and characters.* Online tournaments, download songs, upload content and more! * Bigger music library including exclusive songs for the Xbox! * Exclusive game modes including Team Battles and Attack Mode!* Special "Work Out" mode allows you to track the calories you burn. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------ ESRB Rating : E for Everyone Genre/Category: FamilySystem: XBOX On-Line Compatible: YesNice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theKonami 30033 - DDR Ultramix 2 Live Xbox and all other Konami Video Game Handheld Soft ... Read more

Features

• Online tournaments, download songs, upload content and more!
• Bigger music library including exclusive songs for the Xbox!
• Exclusive game modes including Team Battles and Attack Mode!
• Special "Work Out" mode allows you to track the calories you burn

Reviews (3)

No good songs at all!!!Mostly no DDR official songs!
This game is bad!They had it to play at my local Best Buy store, and the songs were really boring, they only had 4 songs I knew for a DDR master, A, V, Dream A Dream, and .59

I suggest u play in arcades where they have only official DDR songs, and more songs.

Seasoned DDRVet
I have been playing DDR for a couple of yearsw now, I can pass pretty much all songs on Maniac (heavy mode) With the exception of Max(period) I'm not going to go into "ohhhh lol lol this game is so much fun rofl and it's a good workout lmao." I don't care. The song selection sucks. YOu have to pay like 5 bucks to download all the good songs, like Sakura, Heaven is a 57' Metallic Grey,.59 remix, ect.... It dosen't have the classics I've been yearning for. A good thing, It does have a MAX 300 remix that's a 10 footer. Another flaw, It's missing Oni Mode. The lack of PSMO makes it very under par.

What a GAME!!
I had this game since Christmas,and I gotta say this game is pretty fun!With songs that makes your bottom shake!Game modes like,Beginner,Light,Standard,and Heavy are perfect for your style.My Favorite song is Zero-One.You can win songs on Light mode or Standard or possibly Heavy!But beware this makes your feet hurt.That's why I put 4 stars.But overall good game. ... Read more

Product Description

Let your skills reign supreme with FIFA STREET. Blending fast-paced arcade action with the culture of freestylestreet soccer, expose the heart of the world’s most beautiful game in 4-on-4 match-ups around the globe. Withthe rules from the simulation soccer experience removed, own the streets like never beforedominate the pitchwith on-the-ball flare and individual style as you break out show-stopping Gamebreakers and highlight-reelfreestyle moves. Earn respect, build a rep, and turn your team into the unstoppable force with FIFA STREET.

Features:

• Pro Players in Street Match-upsChoose from a variety of national teams and build your street squad froma collection of the world’s top professional players.
• Fast-Paced Intuitive ControlLightning-fast and easily accessible controls allow you to pull off juggling,step-overs, and pannas all in your own personal style using the Trick Stick.
• Global Street VenuesBreak away from the stadium and official game rules of soccerplay in ten globalstreet locations that reflect the strong culture and individual spirit of each region.
• The Wall is the 5th ManUse the wall at each venue for strategic moves and dynamic passes.
• Break the Game Wide OpenCharge your Gamebreaker to show-up your opponent with dramatic trickmoves that earn unbeatable shots and big highlight moments.
• Rule the StreetCreate your own players, develop your characters, and earn respect. Unlock rewards andsteal players from the opposition in this single-player game mode.

Features

• The Wall is the 5th ManUse the wall at each venue for strategic moves and dynamic passes.
• Break the Game Wide OpenCharge your Gamebreaker to show-up your opponent with dramatic trick moves that earn unbeatable shots and big highlight moments.
• Rule the StreetCreate your own players, develop your characters, and earn respect. Unlock rewards and steal players from the opposition in this single-player game mode.

Reviews (4)

no title necessary
I have just played this game for a little over an hour, but already I can tell I'll be playing this game alot.It has a bit of a learning curve when you start out.Jumping right into a game out of the box can be frustrating if you don't view the street trainingvideo a couple of times.It's very satisfying game play once you understand how maneuver.The tricks are literally mouth watering.
After you learn how to earn your combo shots (the ones that are practically impossible to block)you don't feel so ripped when the AI rips one through w/out possible defense.
In general I despise sports games, because I suppose I despise most sports Excluding Soccer.
This is a top quality arcade soccer game.Even as it is arcadish you will find that you have to master play, and it isn't simply a button masher as many of the arcade style sport games are.
After playing this just briefly I can't wait to see what the other EA FIFA games have in store.I'm sure they are a bit more refined, but EA has won me over with this title.
I definitely recommend picking this up if you are a soccer fan.

Moves to make your mouth water
Ronaldinho is a living legend.....check out his moves

http://www.fifastreetmovie.com

Is he for real?

Good Player Roster, Graphics, but Poor Controls and Gameplay
I'm a big fan of the EA Big Street series.I'm also a huge fan of soccer.I was pumped to play this game.

Unfortunately I am underwhelmed.The game play seems a bit lame and static compared to what you would expect from the street series.Most of this comes from controls that are not responsive.The point of the game is to beat your opponent with wild dribble moves.Unfortunately when the opponent uses a move on you, you literally lose control of your player while the animation shows your guy getting schooled.The soccer AI in this game is so poor that none of your other players can be counted on to help out your stranded teammate.

I just don't see a lot of replay value in this as the controls and gameplay are so static and frustrating.

Also disappointing is the fact that when you create a new team to play through the single player mode, your team is ranked at level 13 and your first opponent is level 25.I played ten matches and won only once because my players are hopelessly outclassed.

Some redeeming qualities of the game... there is a huge roster of real life soccer stars from several countries.Fans of European soccer will be happy to see Beckham, Henry, Totti, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, etc.Unfortunately, if your favorite star does not come from one of the dozen featured countries, forget about finding him in the game, which means no Schevchenko, Van Nistelrooy, Ljungberg, and none of the Greeks who won last year's Euro Tournament.

The graphics in this game are very nice.The players look stylish and are dead-ringers for the real players.The environments are decent looking too.

The lack of XBox Live play is absolutely unforgivable in a sports title of this nature.This is a terrible oversight.

In the end, I cannot recommend FIFA Street to anyone besides the most avid of soccer fans, and even then, don't expect to get a lot of replay value out of this.

Awesome Game!
At first i thought this game was going to be a little ridiculuos and forced from the EA BIG title series. However, upon buying the game i found it not only to be extremely fun, but exciting, great-looking and an over all great game. BETTER THAN ANY OTHER STREET GAME! ... Read more

Reviews (2)

This Box Rocks
For months I've had to carry my XBOX, controllers, Controller Converters, Electrical & A/V Wires, LAN cables, and games in my green sports bag (which I recieved as a gift from my father's gift of cologne!).... It held all my items, but it did not PROTECT THEM.
With this suit case, I am now able to not only protect my XBOX, and accessories, but put everything I actually use all in one place. Plus it saves me space in my car's trunk since I practically live out of my car (I'm currently a college student).



You have to be nuts to not appreciate the extra accessories (the CD Disc Case, Programable controller and DVD Lens Cleaner). You don't have to use all these items, since they're easily sellable on your own accord.

Great buy and save!

Not worth the money
This item, while neat in its own feature-esque way, is not worth the (...) one would put into owning it.It's only really useful when you take your Xbox places, and the case only holds 6 discs.The cleaning kit is absolutely worthless, but the controller is useful... if you don't already have 4. ... Read more

Product Description

New courses, awesome special effects and supercharged engines take the next installment of the smash hit racing game to the next level of speed. ... Read more

Features

• Listen to hot radio station style music as you race
• Highly detailed game environments
• For 1 or multiplayer with Xbox live or System Link cable
• Challenge your driving skills in high-performance vehicles
• You are rewarded for driving fast, skillfully, and keeping car damage to a minimum

Reviews (75)

wow
Ijust bought this game and its amazing you have to buy it!!!!

One of the best racing games ever!!!!!!!!
Project Gotham Racing 2 is an awesome game!!!!! You get lot's of sweet cars, racing environments, graphics, with and online play!!! Their is lot of game time involved with Kudos Racing, Arcade Racing, multi- player. Awesome Graphics + Ferrari,Porsche,Jaguar, GT, Mini,Audi, Ford/Chevy/Dodge, classics,Renault,Suburau,Lamborghini: The list goes on forever!!! If you want me to name some specific cars I will:
Ferrari Enzo, Ford GT, Dodge Viper, Jaguar XJ220,Lamborghini Diablo, Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 SE, Porsche 365/classic,Jaguar XKR,and many, many more!!! You also race on courses in Toyko,Yokohama,Sydeny,Paris,Moscow,London,Chicago, Washington D.C., Edinburg, and many other places. If I would of listed everything my hands would go numb!!! The only reason I gave it a 4/5 is because their are other games like Gran Trismo 4,and the Burnout games. This game and Gran Trismo 4 give you the best graphics!!! For any racer or car junkie this is a must have!!! The Online Experience also makes this a game you will keep playing for years!!! You can also customize your musig and everything; awesome huh!!!

Doesn't get any better...
It just doesnt get any better than online racing with Project Gotham 2. Without XBOX live, this is a decent game, fun to try and beat the game on the difficulty levels from easy to VERY difficult (known as platinum). but WITH xbox live, and the ability to race all the cars and all the tracks with tons of people LIVE is what makes this awesome. If youve got XBOX live, this is a no brainer for the price!

Currently, my favorite racing game.
Project Gotham Racing #1 was extremely fun, providing the gamer with many different kinds of cars to choose from, (however most of them had to be unlocked which was a bummer) a lot of maps to choose from, and plus multiplayer mode.

Now PGR2 features even MORE cars then the 1st one, a lot more maps then the first one and what is best is that it has online capabilities.

Graphics: The graphics in PGR2 are amazing. The car models look extremely realistic and the background design is over average. To bad there aren't any cutscenes though...

Gameplay: The gameplay is PGR2 is pretty simple/self explanatory. Race your car and win! Thats practically it. However, PGR2 includes a feature that no other racing game does. Kudos! By cutting sharp turns, you earn a certain amount of Kudos which goes towards your "Kudos Jar." Some races depend on the abount of Kudos that you collect, some races depend on whether you come into 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. It all depends. This, i found was very unique and a cool aspect on PGR2.

Audio: The audio all depends on whether you like rap/hip hop music or not. If you like it, you will give the audio feature a 5/5, if you dont, then you will most likely give it a 2/5 or a 1/5 if you HATE the rap music that blares out of the radio in your car.

Online: The online feature in PGR2 is cool. You can basically only race your opponents online and trash talk them which is very fun! Plus there is downloadable content.

As a result, if you are a fan of Project Gotham Racing #1, you will fall in love with Project Gotham Racing #2!

Fun for online play, but grossly unrealistic
The game is fun if you're interested in playing bumper cars, but unrealistic otherwise.The majorityof the courses are easy to beat even at gold level, with about 10% being an unreasonable pain in the butt.Winning a race usually involves pushing other cars around (the game rewards you for this), and be ready to be spun around yourself - the computer will aim to hit you if you're heading the race by taking the inside line and ramming you as you're taking the corner.Should you try to do the same, you'll have a much harder time, as cars controlled by the computer are very resilinient to being bumped and in some law-of-nature defying manner just keep no racing faster than you.

A major nuissance is that you're always started at the last spot, and often the game will race perfectly until the last lap, where the leader makes a dumb mistake and bumps into a wall.. this game really tries your patience.

On the up side, graphics are fun, as is the option to pick your own music.Online game play is a lot of fun though, as everyone's on a level playing field.I swear the computer cheats when you're playing against it! ... Read more

Product Description

For newcomers, the interactive Training mode allows you to easily familiarize yourself with the sport of rugby as well as the video game itself. When youre ready bust out of Training mode and make a run for the 6 Nations and European Cup or take on teams in the Super 12. With a new look and feel, the time to master the sport of rugby is NOW. ... Read more

Features

• Visual Improvements: Rugby 2005 shares the look and feel of all EA SPORTS franchises, integrating the highest visual quality and standards. To that end Rugby 2005 features new player models, including Star Heads for the top 100 players, and new and improved full-motion videos demonstrating the big tackles, high emotions, and key plays associated with the game. These visual improvements deliver a hard-hitting experience rugby fans are accustomed to.
• Training Mode: It is important to not only learn the game controls, but the rules governing the sport as well. To help you become an expert at Rugby 2005, and to help experts become even better, several new features in Training mode have been introduced including Rugby 101 interactive training movies that outline the rules, controls, and advanced tactics. Training Pitch has also been added offering challenge-based training drills using advanced controls, as well as a "Get in the Game" tutorial
• Broadcast Presentation: New camera angles, commentators, and full-motion video, plus authentic crowd noise, in-game sound effects, and enhanced replay control all come together to help produce a game that creates a look and feel of a live TV broadcast. This immerses players in the atmosphere of the game, while seamlessly integrating the commentary into the flow of play.gh a pick up-and-play orientation.
• Updated User Control and Gameplay: Rugby 2005 features unprecedented control over every aspect of the sport, enabling casual rugby fans to pick up and play the game. The controls allow more opportunities for high-impact collisions, plus the chance to better avoid tackles and break into the open field. In an effort to provide the most realistic game on the market, Rugby 2005 introduces the ability to continue play after missed goal kicks, just like in real rugby matches.
• Enter the Creation Zone: Play in the game you have always wanted to play at the professional level with the stars of rugby at your side. The Creation Zone allows you to create players based on their own likenesses, classic players of the game, or any other characters you wish to place in Rugby 2005.

Reviews (7)

great game with no online
i bought the game assuming it had online, without looking for the little stripe that says XBOX live enabled, i only play the single player in sports games anymore to get a feel for new controls and learning to use new moves, so im not as bad as i am in MVP for example. If you buy games for online play, then this would be the game to get, if it was online enabled d: /

Watch me mates go for a try!!!!!!!
This is a fun game!!---- I was familiar with rugby to a degree before I purchased the game, but I learned some new rules to the game. The side out is very important in the game and the computer AI seems kick it every time when they start on offence, thus slowing down the general flow of the game. I know that this would be the proper gameplan but the computer opponent does it every time!! Another gripe I have is the extreme speed the players move at. This might make the gameplay exciting, but it takes practice to pass to ball and to kick. The kicking of the drop kick is especially tough, because I like to play the game with the sideline view mode on--like a tv broadcast-- You thus, have no way to aim the ball for the drop-kick.

This game is unique because it is something different from the familiar baseball, foootball-basketball video game routine we get here in the states. If you want to have any chance to win a game--- pick England or New Zealand as your team, otherwise you will get beat bad. These teams have the best rankings.

I tried the created player mode and this was fun. You can give him speed and He would sprint like jesse owens down the field and make the try. The New Zealand and Scottish broadcasters with their accents were fun to hear. The scrum feature in the game is fun, but it seems to to vary from time to time in its difficulty.

One annoying feature of the game is that every time you want to play a new game after turning the game on--you have to go through the tutorial of the game--all over again-- how to pass how to kick,etc.

P.S!!!! -pick the New Zealand All-Blacks as your team and watch the Maori war chant the team will perform before the match. This is worth the price of the game!!!

Aside from these few gripes this is a unique, fun game--Highly recommended!!!

From Someone Who Knew Nothing of Rugby
I have to admit, right off the bat, that I knew very little to nothing about rugby before buying this game. That's half the reason I bought it, really. I can't stand not knowing how to play a sport.

So I bought the game, knowing nothing about the sport, and I'm pleasantly surprised. The introduction to the game is fairly good. Being as I'm entirely a beginner, I made use of the Rugby 101, and within a few hours I understood the game. I'm sure I don't have everything down yet, but it's quite easy for a newcomer to the sport to play and enjoy this game.

The engine runs well, and the graphics are superb. Another great sports game from EA Sports.

Better than anything else out there but still....
OK so this is a major step up from the last Rugby game that was available.
Pros - All the teams are here
The game looks right and the scrums/rucks and mauls operate reasonably well.
Lots of depth to tournaments etc
Cons - Poor "real" play at times. If you are used to quick rucking you can scare off the backs by passing the ball back too fast and they will run away from the ball.(like in real life ;))Also the scrum half can pass the ball directly 40-50 yards into the endzone if the backs arent "looking". If you run sideways enough you can avoid getting tackled. In a real game thats not going to happen. Also kicking on the fly is pretty temperamental.
Also what is the bias for England and NZ being the strongest teams by 7-8 points better than everybody else. Last World Cup England only won by a drop goal at the end of OT. Since then they have lost more games than they won. There needs to be more parity among the top teams.
But all in all its not a bad game and needs improvement but for a evening in with the lads and a few beers it will definitely pass the time.

Fun Rugby Game!
I must say that I disagree with the previous poor review of this game.I have had it for a few weeks, and think it's great FUN!You can play the usual Super 12 and World League games...build your squad from scratch...edit players.The commentary is nice.The in-game music is quite nice with a decent variety of songs.The level of realism is good and the AI provides a good challenge.

Overall, this is a fun game that should satify any rugby junkies quick fix. ... Read more

Features

• Dance Dance to the rhythm and steps
• New game modes
• Includes dance mat controller
• Xbox LIVE enabled with online content and competition
• For 1 or more players over Xbox LIVE

Reviews (15)

I LOVE DDR!!!!!
I love DDR. I am still dancing away all night long. Its so fun. so many songs, online support, what more could u want

Pros:
-Lots of different songs
-online support
-not good....but cool graphics
-highly addicting

Cons:
-Too addicting....sometimes

This game rocks!
This is my favorite video game by far.
Its fun and a workout at the same time. It even keeps teack of how many calories you burn. If you have xbox live then you can battle people from all around.Thanks Konami for this great video game! What are u waiting for go out and buy it!

Amazing
this game is amazing! i have never had so much fun playing a video game until i played this game. it's outstanding. i absolutly love it

Great Addition to the DDR series, but not the best
I have played DDR: Konamix, DDRMAX, DDRMAX2, and now DDR ULTRAMIX. All of these were lots of fun to play and had plenty of replay value, but this one doesn't hit the spot just right. However, considering it's price, the game is well worth the buy for the xbox.

The graphics are very smooth with no slowdown. The backround dancers are cell-shaded, and they look very smooth as well. The menus are all very colorful and very responsive.

The sound quality is great, everything makes great noise. The only problem I found here is the announcer's voice being a bit too loud at times, and this could not be adjusted, but could be turned off.

The song list is a great deal smaller then it's predecessors, (this one: 50 songs, DDRMAX2: 72) and it combines a bunch of fun songs. However, it would have been nice to see some other 10 footers besides MAX 300.

So what gives this game the slightly below perfect score? The fact that it feels like a watered down version of DDRMAX2. It does not include non-stop mode, the challenges feel rushed, and the step edit mode is very hard to follow. It could have been fixed, but they decided not to.

The fact that you can buy more songs for a reasonable price is nice, but the problem is, some people don't have xbox live. There are currently 3 song packs available, all very nice, with something for everyone. DDR ULTRAMIX is definately worth it's budget price.

Too Much Fun!!! and a good workout to boot!
OK lets start by saying this game is not just for teenagers. I am just out of law school and LOVE IT! I love to do the workout mode where the game counts your calories for you. I set it for an hour and always end up going over. Who can say that for the stairmonster? The best part is you have a smile on your face the entire time and stress is just erased. This game is reason enough to go out and buy an xbox! The added bonus of being live enabled is great. (If you don't know, Xbox live is a subscription service that lets you go online and download additional features for games, like new songs, and play against people from all over)

A couple of bits of advice...

*Read the little book that comes with the game... I know, who wants to read instruction but it is helpful as the interface is not exactly intuitive at first glance.

*Don't get discouraged...
a)use the training mode to slow things down, choose the light setting for easier step patterns, this game has a ton of features to help you, take advantage of them.
b)the game only counts off if you miss a step not if you add some so, have fun, be creative, try to position yourself for the next step, and don't go back to center everytime.

Remember! It is a game, not an exam and you don't have to compete with anyone if you don't want to...just get up there and shake your groove thing.

I am planing to buy three extra pads to use at my next party...I am sure it will be a big hit, I am a little worried that no one will want to go home though.

Also, I don't have children but...I can imagine that this would make a great alternative to all the wack monsters with swords, shoot things, and beat things up games that are so popular (don't get me wrong I love those games too) with the added bonus of getting the little ones off the sofa and moving around.

All and all I could not be more pleased...an Xbox must have... ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

One of the rare Xbox games aimed at young girls, Wild Horse Rescue offers the irresistible combination of Barbie, horses, and dress-up--who could resist?Barbie and her friends arrive at Silver Valley Stables for some R&R only to find that a storm has set the horses free and it's up to Barbie to bring them back safely.Barbie sets off on 10 different trails (forest, snowy mountains, coast), crossing rivers, avoiding bears and skunks, and dodging branches and rolling logs that might knock her off her horse.She also saves foals, solves puzzles, races her friends, and collects coins and other items that can unlock new outfits!If this all sounds a bit too precious for words, it is, but bear in mind that the aforementioned target audience will get less pleasure from the on-trail quest than from changing Barbie's and her horse's outfits before each ride.(You can also change the horse's color, mane, tail, etc.) The music is soft, the sun glistening on the water is beautiful, and the game is about as gentle as could be. --David Horiuchi

Pros:

• A rare Xbox game with young girls in mind.
• Not violent, and minimal peril
• Outfits, outfits, outfits!

Cons

• Younger players will find it hard to maneuver the horse, especially backwards
• Male observers might be driven screaming from the room during the umpteenth outfit change

Features

• Explore the trails on horseback or on foot
• Search through 5 stunning areas
• For 1 player
• Help Barbie and friends find the missing horses
• Take a 3D horse riding adventure avoiding obstacles while you search

Reviews (23)

Barbie Horse Adventrues
This game is sort of boring ecspecaily rescueing all the foals. Its fun to lasso the lost horses. Barbie is a little like a dare- devel when she races her horse on frozen rivers. If you have a horse don't try I have'nt and I'm not going too. My favorite horse is Lightning. Does anyone know how to beat the maze or does it just stop there? Please post it if you know how.

Oh my gosh!
This game. Oh my. I loved this game to death, playing it every single day, i got snagged on the second-to-last level, ripped the snag, and got to the end. Then, the problems showed up. I found the secret level, but the door was closed and i had to go through every stinking level again to get every coin. Im still working on it. It was fun at first, but now, it's just plain HARD, for me, a 10-year-old.

Barbie's so blonde...
...she does silly things like race her horse on a frozen river.Running on ice is fun, I guess, if you're a blonde. And she wears her show attire everywhere. (Can you really climb obstacle courses in field boots and tailored tweed show coats?Hmm...)If you're looking for a game showing safe, sane equitation, Barbie ain't gonna do it for you.

That being said, if you're just looking for a horse-themed Barbie game, this game isn't bad.There's happy New Age-y Barbie music, there's Barbie's perky voice and a "friendship meter" that shows if your horse needs attention, like pats and treats.Okay, it drives *me* over the edge, but my 6-year-old daughter seems to enjoy it--she'd recommend it. ;)

Game
This game starts out really fun, you like customizing your horse to fit you.After awhile it starts getting kinda boring because the foals get really annoying because you cant find them all, or barbie doesnt run very well.But over-all this game is fun

BORING
allthough I don't like barbies, I tried a demo of it(my sister wants to see it) And all you do is keep running to catch horses and that's all ... Read more

Product Description

This game is playable on the Xbox Live Online System. For a full list of Xbox Live products, click here! RalliSport Challenge 2 is the highly anticipated second installment in the critically acclaimed RalliSport Challenge franchise and its the first racing title in the XSN Sports lineup! After s ... Read more

Features

• featuress five unique rally sports, including the new Crossover duel
• Set up leagues and tournaments using XSNsports.com
• For 1 to 16 players online
• Race on tracks in Australia, the frozen Nordic, and the Pacific Northwest, and drive in rain, snow, and fog
• Updated graphics engine with realistic vehicle physics

Reviews (14)

The best Rally game out there...
I had to write a review entirely because the spotlight review was written by someone who hadn't 'got' this game or taken the time to explore the settings.

Actually, I see reviews all the time claim this game is an 'arcade' rally game, indicating that perhaps the game lacks depth, maybe has unrealistic physics, or even simple fake graphics.

All of these points are wrong. Completely false. The cars handle extremely realistically, and most folks who play this agree this is the BEST looking racer available. Better than Forza? Not sure, but better than PGR2 by a hundred - double the frame rate for start. You see, not least of which is the 60fps you get with a HD TV, but add to that the amazing reflections, muddy splashes, infinite distance view (with a tiny amount of inconsequential pop-up trees) and you have a showcase game. I've had more than one PS2 owner go out and buy an XBOX for this game after playing it in my house - testament indeed to the incredible realism this Rally racer offers.

Previously, the 'easy left' that you co-pi states was mentioned as a fault... When your rally co-pilot claims 'Easy left' or 'hard right' then you have the game on arcade setting.

A simple click in the settings would result in '3 left opens to 4' or '1 right, opens to 3. Bump onto straight through tunnel. Hairpin right' offering a much more useful, accurate indication of the upcoming road conditions.

Ultimately - this game is stunning. Worth every penny of the budget price it's currently at - if you're hesitant due to lax reviews, don't be. I've put in hundreds of hours on this amazing game and it's a real as the Xbox can get.

Superb!
I'm not a big gamer. I've had my XBOX for over a year and it's mostly collected dust.I love driving simulation games and I think rally is the most fun of the various forms of driving so I picked up RalliSport Challenge 2 based on a day and a half long online search for a good rally game.All of the reviews said that RSC2 had the best combination of realism, fun and graphics.

They were right!The phisics model is incredible and the damage is very realistic.When you start an event, your car is shiny and new - but when you get to the end, you may be missing a few body parts, have a few broken windows and you're coverd in dust, mud, etc.Now THAT's RALLY!

Above all though is the scenery!The graphics are so good that one of my favorite things to do is to just watch the replay of the latest run!

Make you own music video! -
The folks who made this game really added a cool feature with the replay options - you have full controll over the playback speed and camera selection.Because you can load your own music to the XBOX hard drive, when the replay starts you hear your favorite music playing along with the game sounds and video of your last run.As you control the playback, you can adjust the replay speed from ultra fast to super slow motion with the trigger levers - basically making a live music video out of the replay footage!Very sweet!

Australian dirt, Swedish snow, British leaves, French cobblestone streets...
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Amazing game!
The detail and realism in Rallisport Challenge 2 is amazing.
From rain and mud on your windshield to the wheelspin and suspension on each racecar,no detail is left to chance.
Numerous race courses, race formats, and realistic tuning options mean you will never run out of fun.

Hands down, this is the best racing game I have seen on Xbox.

RallySport1 better than RallySport2
The driving and scenes are more realistic on RalliSport2, but it's not as much fun as RalliSport1. RalliSport1 gives you better courses and better cars to begin with. It also seems like RalliSport2 takes a long time to download...more so than RalliSport1.

sweet
I think this game is awesome not only graphic-wise(which they are awesome), but your profile name also becomes your xbox name, and I think that is awesome!!! ... Read more

Product Description

In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter fans can experience the magic and peril of Harry's third year at Hogwarts. For the first time gamers will play as friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as well as Harry Potter, switching between characters and utilizing their key attributes and skills to resolve challenges and overc ... Read more

Features

• Freeze creatures, control flame-breathing dragons and conjure a Patronus
• Unlock the Marauder's Map to explore secret parts of Hogwarts
• For 1 or 2 players
• Adventure game
• Play as Harry, Ron and Hermione

Reviews (15)

Excellent! True to the story and very fun.
Very true to the story. This game started out rather boring, especially if you've already played the other games in the series, but it just keeps getting better. Don't buy it if you have the game on PS2, either, it's exactly the same, but it's a harder game than the second and easier than the first. You could almost say that it was a happy medium. Being a Harry Potter fanatic, myself, it was rather exciting to finally be able to play a game on my first console. Being almost sompletely true to the book made it all the better. Play it!

Not a good choice
I rented this game, my almost 4 year old son wanted it so I decided we'd rent it first and try it.It was too scary to play around him.I even got a little creeped out by the dementors sucking Harry Potters soul out of his body.
If you have small children don't buy this game.

Best game ever!!!!
This is the most amazing Xbox game ever!!! I just got it yesterday and I beat it in 1 day!!! I couldnt stop!!!

Things that make this game so great...

1. Exploring Hogwarts Grounds and flying on Buckbeak! Also their are 3 different seasons...fall with rain...Winter with beutiful snow and great winter music...and spring! The grounds are huge! Its amazing! You can even run around the two courtyards from the movies! On buckbeak, you can take off, and land anywhere on the grounds!

2. Being Harry Ron and Hermione!

3. The graphics are amazing, much better then the first two games! Harry Ron and Hermione dont look stupid like they did in the first 2 games!

4. The music is great...the same great music from the first 2 plus new great music!

OK...their are many more great things about this game that I could be here all day...get this game! Dont even think about it just get it...you will thank me!

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a big Harry Potter fan, I've read all the books, I have the 2nd gaem on the PC, and I have the 3rd HP game for XBox. One bad thing.......I don't have my Xbox yet!! IT is killing me cause I got ot play it just a little bit and I want to play it some more. The graphics are unbelievable. The spells, game-play, graphics, and depth have all improved. It is so incredibly awesome. Buy it now!

This is gonna be cool
I have heard of this game and i thought i might get it. I have played the last two games and thought they were brilliant. I like all my games for Xbox because it's just plain better. Gamecube is ok, but it doesn't have as good graphics. Playstation 2 sucks. Almost all PS2 games suck. I have seen the movie and thought it was the best one, so i figure this is gonna be the best game. I like the book also, but i think the Goblet of Fire game and movie will be better. But until then, this is the best one. ( I still can't believe you cant play Quiditch, but i have the World Cup, so i'm not too worried about it, it's not like people buy the game just to play Quiditch) ... Read more

Product Description

Colin McRae Rally 2005 is the next revolution of the series that has defined virtual reality. The core of the game is going to be the new multi-discipline career challenge - in which youll start out in the lower leagues of club rallying learn your craft inover 20 different classes of rally events including Challenges Cups SuperCups Shields and Championships. With 300 stages of competition and a huge variety of car classes including 2-Wheel Drive super 2WD 4-Wheel-Drive 4WD Classics and more itll be the most complete rally experience ever offered.As well as the Career challenge youll be able to jump staight into a 4WD championship take on a single rally or individual stage and then take on the world in online rallies with up to 8 players. The all-new stages feature interactive scenery so if you push too hard and hit a tree (or when to be more accurate) youll see it shudder from the impact and drop leaves from the branches. Collisions will also result in a dazed effect where your vision will be blurred for a very short period from impact. On thesubject of vision bonnet cam is back for all those who like to gaze down on a pristine engine cover (if things are going well)or the painstakingly detailed under-bonnet engine models (if they arent).The acclaimed Colin McRae Rally damage engine has been updated so even light touches can scratch the paintwork - and as usual panels and components can be deformed and removed in a realistic manner showing the mechanical components of the car in extreme detail. * The 1 rally game evolves as Colin McRae Rally 2005 takes the seriesonline for up to 8 players on Xbox with more cars more stages and newchallenges. * Drive the most diverse selection of cars through new non-linear CareerChallenge with over 20 individual rally events and over 300+ stages. * 30+ featured cars include the Volkswagen Golf MK5 Toyota Celica GT- FOUR Lancia Stratos Alfa Romeo 147 GTA Alfetta GTV TurbodeltaMitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII Peugeot 206 205 T1... ... Read more

Features

• The #1 rally game evolves as Colin McRae Rally 2005 takes the series online for up to 8 players on Xbox with more cars, more stages and new challenges.
• Drive the most diverse selection of cars through new, non-linear Career Challenge with over 20 individual rally events and over 300+ stages.
• 30+ featured cars include the Volkswagen Golf MK5, Toyota Celica GT-FOUR, Lancia Stratos, Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, Alfetta GTV Turbodelta, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII, Peugeot 206, 205 T16 Evo2 and the distinctive VW Beetle RSi!
• 9 international locations (new German rally joins events through UK, Sweden, USA, Finland, Australia, Spain, Greece, and Japan), in Rally game mode, each with 8 stages. Large, animated spectator crowds cheer you on through the stages.
• Incredible detail: An individual damage model for each car - right down to paintwork scrapes and a dazed visual effect as you recover from a crash!

Reviews (4)

a couple of improvements needed
I love this game. Graphics are great, physics fantastic etc.

There are a few improvements that I want to suggest, but don't change whats good with the game now - I would hate to see this become an arcade racer!
1) The controller customization gives you just about every option you could imagine except one - you can't use the right thumbstick to change gears - please put this option in.
2) ability to save favourite runs for replaying later (watching a run can be almost as fun a driving it - especially a few of the big offs)
3) choice of camera angle for replay (inside, outside, helicpoter, as well as the tv style that the game currently uses for replay)
4) movie controls on the replay so you can watch a certain section over again (perhaps from a different camera angle)
5) a few more options in car setup (perhaps more precise tire compound control)
6) a couple of very long courses up to 10-12 minutes (most are under 4 minutes)
7) improved graphics (alhough this is well below my gameplay/replay wants)

Total Disappointment!
I don't care how much "Fun" and "Realistic" is the pitch from the marketing. This game is BAD! Pretty cars in the select menu, that's it for the cool graphics! In game visuals are lame! The Replay mode is just.. well I have not seen such a low quality since my Dreamcast!

And the controls and "realistic" driving? Where? I'm a race game junkie, so my skill is pretty decent. I can hardly believe that a race car needs 10 second to get to 30mph and fly out of control on slightest turns. Yes visually it feels you are still at 5mph. I returned the game after first 30 minutes of play.

Rally Sport Challenge 2 is 1000 times better! Collin McRae's game.... is just wrong...

Plain and simple...the best rally gameever period!!!
I've been a follower of the colin mcrae rally series since CMR 2 and they all have been great, but this one beats them all. The graphics are top notch and the physics are really good. You'll find yourself moving your arms and legs with the car in front of your TV, breathing hard in order to catch the ghost car in front of you or trying to beat the leader by seconds in the championship mode. Yes it is true that going downhill it is hard to see where you're going and you have to pay a lot of attention to you co-driver, but that's what rally is all about. the detail in terrain and in the cars are great!!. trust me , you won't be sorry to buy this game if you really like rally sims. Good Luck!!

Could have been a 5 star classic...
I'm sure most people will compare this game to Rallisport Challenge 1 and 2, so I'll go ahead and jump on that bandwagon. The way I see it, RSC has more of an arcade feel to it, while Colin2005 has more of a simulation feel to it. RSC might be more
fun for the casual video game player because it is easier to master. But for my money I want the real-deal simulation. Anyone
who has watched rally racing on TV will agree that this game is as close to reality as it gets. Need proof? If you chose the in car camera view, you can hear your turbo spool up, the blow-off valve, and rocks/gravel pinging off of the undercarriage. If you chose the outside camera view (depending on which car you pick) you can see inside the car. What you'll see is: driver, co-driver, spare tire, fuel cell, and you might be able to see your driver shift gears and pull the e-brake.Want more? Drive crazy enough and you can knock off doors, rear hatch, hood, wheels, windows, and you can lose gears just like in real life.
Lower your car too much and your exhaust will scrape the ground
and sparks will fly. You still need more? Choose the in car view
and knock off your hood. When you rev up the engine you'll see
it shake. This game is a true simulation.

Okay, I won't BS you its not all good. Colin2005 could have easily been a 5 star game. First, the graphics cant touch RSC.
They don't suck, they're just not as good. But, in this game's defense once you start racing you won't notice. Second, the sound could be better. If you go with the outside camera view, the engine sound is alot lower. The sounds are accurate, but not as good as RSC. Third, the outside camera view will screw you over when you go downhill. You won't be able to see the road very well because the view is too low. Lastly, if you don't
listen to your co-driver you will smash the heck out of your car.Like I said this game is a true sim and it might be too real. If you like rally racing games you NEED this one. If you are a casual gamer, I say rent first, but be warned this game is long and there is no way you'll finish it in a week. ... Read more

Product Description

Bigger! Better! More Absorbent! Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown and it looks like Mr. Krabs is the culprit! Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick he sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.Only you can help our heroes save Mr. Krabs and all of Bikini Bottom from Plankton's dreaded "Plan Z". ... Read more

Features

• Play as SpongeBob or Patrick, each with their own set of unique manuevers, who must work together to save Mr. Krabs and all of Bikini Bottom
• Interact with all your favorite characters from the movie featuring authentic voice talent and special cameo appearances
• Earn manliness points to get the coolest power-ups ever like the CartWheel Attack, Electric Guided Sonic Wave Guitar and the Macho Bowl
• Take the wheel of the Patty Wagon with SpongeBob and Patrick for a whole new driving experience
• 6 huge, movie inspired 3D environments to explore, including bonus levels, hidden items and other secret rewards

Reviews (4)

The sponge delivers yet again!
This game is worth playing. I got this game for christmas and couldn't put it down. You play as Spongebob or Patrick (depends on the level). You go on a quest to the one place no sea creature has ever returned from, Shell City, so you can save Mr. Krabs (and not to mention all of Bikini Bottom) from Plankton's Plan Z.

As you continue playing, you earn new moves. You can also upgrade your moves and add on to your health with manliness points you earn by being "manly". Boss fights are easy, BUT can be challanging in some spots. You can drive the Patty Wagon (a car in the shape of a burger) and slide down paths. You can also find treasure chest that unlock extras (trailers, costumes, gizmos, etc.). Overall great game for kids and anyone who likes adventure games. Graphics: A-, Gameplay: A, Fun: A, Overall: A.

A Step Down From Bikini Bottom
Although this game is supposedly by the same development team, there is a great lack of polish to this game.It looks to me like it was rushed out in time for the Movie.The design is not well though-out.Conventions vary from level to level, and the levels do not hang together well.Some levels are very easy, and some are very, very hard.Overall, it is fun, but spend $20 instead of $40 and get Bikini Bottom, which is a delightful, well-polished, well-balanced game.The "weapons" in this one are crazy and a step down from the sophistication of BB.It can be a very wild kind of game at times, and may be better suited for preschool children if you want to let them spin wildly breaking everything in sight -- better in the game than in your house I guess -- heh heh.Little kids will not be able to play through the game in many parts.I found my self stuck fairly near the beginning.If you have a beverage or two, you could have fun with this one though.If you love SpongeBob, have played BB, and are Jonesin' for some more, get it, but you might want to wait until the price comes down a bit.

Great for the sponge bob fan
Cute XBOX game.My kids loved it and were able to get to the end with no problems

AWESOME
My name is Masty and I think that spongebob rules....yay....I also have a pretty hot sister who likes it too! ... Read more