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Sales

If you are basing it on sales alone then it has to be the Wii that gets the prize. However from my opinion (a person who has owned all of the Nintendo Consoles) this has been the worse console that Nintendo have ever made. Why on earth is this?

The major reason why is simply because they do not give a damn about all of the past fans that made them money before the Wii, the majority of new games are aimed at idiots and Nintendo fans rarely see the light of day. Mario Kart wii sold because they toned it down to the the family but in all honesty it was a pants game. As well as this they are copying Mario Galaxy by adding in a few variations to levels in Mario Galaxy 2.

So by that paragraph you can see that the Wii is out of in it my opinion.

Online and other

The PS3 is a good console there is no doubt about that and games such as uncharted 2 show just how far the console can go. Although the online play is all free, it is very poor and it features many games with people unable to speak your language. I still do not know why language filters are not in there? Is Blu-Ray the only decent thing going for the PS3.

The 360 has the best games, the best experience when playing and a really good online community. So my recommendation to you is not to get a Wii for the family as it will only be played once. Get a 360 or PS3.

To make sure these will not have to be replaced for some serious money, get game console insurance or gadget insurance. Of course you could also get some mobile phone insurance while you are at it.

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Tiger Woods seems to have all of the glory when it comes to golf in video gaming but there are of course many alternatives, are they any good~Although of course Tiger Woods seems to have most of the market when it comes to the golfing games there are alternatives out there it just the question is, are they any good~Although there are many other games out there it would seem that Tiger Woods is the key one in the community however what are the others like}?

Tiger Woods

Although I am not really talking about this game in great detail it deserves a mention simply because it has to be the best golf game there is out on the market at the moment. The main reason for this isn’t because Tiger Woods is on the front of it but because the PGA tour features within the game itself. This means that you not only get to play as worlds no.1 but get to play as many other famous golfers too. It would seem like this game is for the people who play golf as it is really realisitc.

Wii Sports

Okay so it doesn’t really compare to Tiger Woods when it comes to the graphics but when it comes to game play it is actually quite a fun game. A good thing about this game is that if for some reason you are getting a bit bored with the golf you can switch to one of the others and have a bit of a mess around.

Super Swing Golf

Okay another golf game that doesn’t compare, however it is actually another fun game that doesn’t have to be taken seriously and you can choose people that certainly would not be allowed on a golf course.

Mario Golf

A lot of these games have been released and they are my favourite outside of the Tiger Woods games because they add the best range of things to do. Playing as the best characters from the Mario games is also something that is pretty cool to do.

I wonder if any of these golfers have golf trolley batteries . They would certainly need those 12v batteries to power some of their golf trolleys.

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Where do gamers go?

The choices you have as a gamer are:

1. Buy (Online, Ebay, used, Gamestop..)
2. Rent (Gamefly, blockbuster…)
3. Trade (Goozex, Switchplanet..)

Renting in the past at your brick and mortar rental place can easily set you back more then $5-$7 every week like Blockbuster. Many places like Gamefly charge a monthly service fee. Renting isn’t all together bad but playing videogames isn’t like watching movies. There is a considerable larger amount of time invested in videogames then in movies. Most movies range from 1.5 hours to epics of 6 hours. Where most videogames you could get a good feel for a game in 3 hours but most sports games and long role playing games could be played for more then 70 hours.

This is where Goozex Game Trading steps in. Goozex allows the gamer to keep the game as long as you want but have the option to sell it too. There is only a $1 transaction fee if you request a game on their network. So basically you can trade in your older games and build up Goozex credit until you get enough for a newer title and just pay the $1 transaction fee. A shipping and handling is handled by sender and the buyer only pays . There is no monthly membership so you can stop at anytime or go at a slower pace. This is ideal in the sense that you could play the game until you are actually sick of it then send it in for credit. So you’re not rushed to get as many games played on the network because you can play at your own pace. Plus you OWN the game. From then on the game is yours, not a rental.

You only send games directly to the next member. There is no single central warehouse and the pricing of the credits of the system are in points (100pts = $5). The pricing of the game is determined by market demand, release date, initial cost of the game, and a couple other factors. Most xbox 360 titles will go for 800-1000 pts which translates to $40-$50. This isn’t bad for a used game. Some money can be saved buying used but there is still tax and travel time/cost. Goozex gives you free shipping to you with no tax charge. You also have an option to buy credits if you want but I wouldn’t recommend that unless you have no games to send in or nothing of yours is being requested. Price fluctuations occur and you can see the points swings. I’ve had a couple games I requested and I can see that price increase/decrease. It doesn’t happen that much but some games change +/- 200pts depending on market demand.

So why use Goozex instead of a used videogame store or an auction site with games like Ebay? You just need $1 to pay for the transaction fee. Most people don’t like to continually shell out more money for a game and then feel like the games they bought are depreciating at a very fast rate. Selling your game for cash anywhere will not give you that much. Brick and mortar stores resell your games for a huge mark up. Selling it online at an auction site will incur fees and you still have to pay for shipping. Goozex at least you get to trade in games you are done with and still get some value out of it as it will lead to other games you really want. There might be more difficulty in sending older sports titles as those don’t have much demand once their season is up like trying to sending in EA sports Madden 2005 will be a hard game to sell to someone on the network. Even if you were to put it older games on ebay you will have a hard to moving it and you will have to pay per insertion. On Goozex you will be able to list it and it will just stay there without having to pay insertion fees.

Each videogame is packed with information like reviews from Gamepro, some tips/trick, game description, and some even have instructions. The best feature is the ability to see how many copies of a game are listed on the network verses how many are being requested. This will let you know if you have a game people want or if you can possibly get a game on the network. Goozex determines who gets the game by matching up users. There is a waiting list that is generated and when you add a game you will see in what place you are waiting for that game. You get a good feel to when you will get a game. There is also a distinction between games you want now and games you have for holding. Both will show you your place in line so you’re not forced to get every game you want now. This is a good way to build up a wishlist and then have your core set of games your really want now. It is ideal to have a very large set of games you want now so you will have a very good chance of getting a game soon. I was requesting Crackdown for the Xbox 360 and I was 60th person in line. I got this game in 14 days. Just because you’re really deep in line doesn’t mean you won’t get the game soon. The system can deliver newer games in a short amount of time which is a huge bonus for gamers that want to play newer games but don’t want to buy them at the store. You have many options to what you want to trade in terms of instructions, case or just game. This is helpful as some gamers tend to lose instructions and/or cases. The value of the game doesn’t go down as the credits don’t reflect what is included. This is because the user requesting the game can have the option to request only full packaged games, games with instructions, or just the game itself. I have not had a problem with getting full packages as I’ve gotten over 49 games and I’ve sent out 54 in under 2 years of being there.

Why NOT to use

For this site to be a perfect 5 star site I would like to see:

1. More users (will there ever be enough?)
2. More retro gaming console support (nes, snes, saturn….)
3. Sure isn’t free but man it’s 4 quarters. I’m a member of another site that has no transaction fees yet still protects the members.
4. Video game trailers for each game
5. More user interaction like user reviews and tournaments…)

All the above are small tweaks to the system that is already very functional. The main reason someone would NOT want to use this system is time and money. If you have money why wouldn’t you just buy the game new down the street? Why wait? Saving money and the community are the main draws to the system. Save money and also connect with other gamers. If your very impatient then new release games will have to be purchased. Most new release games takes on average of 1-2 months. Why? You are placed on a Que. The order of the Que determines when you get the new game, but more importantly is how many are available? Most will eventually get bored of their new game and will send them out as “have” games. That could be more time than one might want to wait. Say you want a popular game that normally runs 40 hours to complete. You gotta factor in that a player like me would take over 1 month to beat a game like that. More popular games of course like Madden will hit the system quicker but that is also a bad thing. If you hold a game too long it will depreciate in value just like on the streets. Trading for early on might be for 1000 points but in a couple months with the market being saturated it could be 500 points in no time losing half of it’s value. Not entirely the fault of the system but some games just won’t move depending on your timing.

Current Goozex Simultaneous Transaction on the Network as of Mar 11, 2009 = 4793

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When you are about to buy a game or gaming console it’s likely that you might want to seek assistance concerning how to determine the best choice. With the Wii, Nintendo Wii previews are your ultimate help. These previews not only give the benefits of a game but also inform gamers on the various drawbacks that are involved. Often these are based on feedback from reviewers who have already experienced the titles, and who can be a better source? So one can rely on the Nintendo Wii previews and be assured that you are making the right choice! 

Shall we take a look at the positive and negative reviews which form part of the Nintendo Wii previews :

The benefits :

Most of the Nintendo Wii previews inform that the best features of this gaming console are the excellent design and the highly original functions responsive to motion. The gaming titles are mostly interactive and this invites total inclusion and participation from the gamer. It’s not merely a source of fun and entertainment; gamers can boost their cognitive abilities if they’re an ardent player of the brain teaser and educational games onthe market. Also, if you are playing a game of boxing or sports on your Nintendo Wii, you will get a feeling that you are actually connected to the game in real life! 

The Wii previews also state that the console is more well-liked than the other games consoles due to their famous user friendly policy.  They are made in a style that is the most effective, efficient and capable of providing a awesome gaming experience for everyone! 

The downsides :

Also, beside the advantages, Nintendo Wii previews also supply a justified share of negative concerns. The most prominent among them is perhaps the short battery life of the Wiimote. In addition it frequently takes a bit of time to become used to the console and unique gameplay.  Audio and video qualities also need brushing up, and it does not enable you to use other media. 

Regardless of the drawbacks you can’t disqualify the Nintendo Wii, purely because they supply awesome and inventive features that aren’t found in any rival gaming computers. 

Take a look at some Wii previews and make an informed choice!

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Gaming fans and players are experiencing the year of Nintendo Wii and its team innovations and games which bring a new gaming experience to all. The most advanced game genre that Wii brought to the market was Fitness based and games like Wii Fit or My Fitness Coach were the ones that sold the most. Their latest announced game will now provide a perfect Pilates lessons for moms or women who love it.

For their luck SEGA released a new game titled Daisy Fuentes Pilates Wii which brings Pilates to your home as a console video games. Now doing Pilates will be much more fun following the steps on the screen that the game will provide and be the first to get latest exercises with help of your personal trainer in this game Daisy Fuentes a Cuban-born former co-host o America’s Funniest Home Videos.

Lucky Wii Fit owners will now be able to play Pilates using their Wii balance board. Some of the exercises will use the Wii balance board to make gaming and exercising more interesting and fun.

Thanks to SEGA and this Wi game now you will not have to spend thousands of dollars for private Pilates lessons because only for few bucks you will get this game and have full Pilates lessons on your screen in your home with a famous virtual trainer that will help you going through basic, advanced or intermediate Pilate lessons! You will also be able to track your progress, set goals and things that you have never done before!

Are you ready for a new virtual trainer game of Daisy Fuentes Pilates Wii where you will be able to shape your body and get one of the best Pilates lessons for free?

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Red Steel was enjoyed all kinds of game lovers as it offered some priceless moments packed with action and thrill, however, many features of the game disappointed the players forcing them not to think of it as a great game. Apart from the action, good graphics have become a hallmark of every good game, but unfortunately Red Steel was found to be lacking in this respect. Everybody felt that the graphics of the game were too unrefined and raw, while the lack of accuracy of controls was also a cause of frustration.

Action games fans have learned lately that UbiSoft is planning to launch a sequel of Red Steel, and there is a general expectancy that it will be a better version. UbiSoft has not come out to tell us much about the features of the sequel, but we are aware that Red Steel 2 Wii will have MotionPlus technology. After the entrance of this magnificent technology, we can expect better handling in shooting levels, while the accuracy in sword fights will also improve.

Shocked players were not pleased by the first Red Steel game. Even if we set aside the low quality graphics, the poor handling and bad control accuracy robbed the players from catching the whole excitement. Players showed satisfaction over the controls in game shooting, but sword fighting and turning the player were two horrible aspects of the game.

After getting the response of players about the faults in the first version, we hope that Red Steel 2 gameplay will be more improved version. People definitely will want the bounding box to be fixed which was used to turn the player. As it was not exactly in the middle of the screen, players found it troublesome to turn the player in pressure situations even after increasing the mouse sensitivity.

Fans were expecting more katana sword fighting in the first version, but poor handling let them down big. As Red Steel 2 for Wii has the technology of MotionPlus, we can surely be at ease that this time around we will have more control during sword fights.

It is also hoped that the developers will not let go a great opportunity to add another exciting dimension to the game by including car chases. The game play of Red Steel 2 for Wii can be enhanced if more weapons are offered for use as compared to the last game.

After going through the first version it was clearly visible that the game had more potential of imparting excitement, which was not utilized. By enhancing graphics, giving more menu options and improving controls accuracy, Red Steel 2 for Wii can be a new favorite among actions games fans.

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After the latest E3 conference Nintendo and its team with Electronic Arts publisher announced a new game similar to the successful Nintendo Wii game Guitar Hero titled The Beatles Rock Band Wii. People and fans are all thrilled to see what the new game will offer with the new bundled instruments that will give players and rock band gaming experience on stage with their favourite legendary band The Beatles.

You will be able to get the game for all three consoles, that includes PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 with instruments bundled for each. It is similar to Guitar Hero where players compete in different challenges, perform on stage in front of thousand people crowd using the instruments that get bundled with the game which will be a two types of guitars, one is bass guitar and a set of drums!

You will also be able to be one of the singers while playing instruments. Get through full journey of the bands carer and listen to the unreleased authentic voice recording from Paul, John, George and Ringo chatting between studio sessions recorded while ago! See the group secrets at closer view while going through their collection of best selling song albums!

The Beatles Rock Band Wii will be selling for around 50$ as a standalone game, if you want to get it bundled with guitar it will be much more or with all three instruments for around 250$. Are you ready to get your own The Beatles band at home and enjoy being one of them? Of course!

Some of the songs are already known like: Back In The USSR, Get Back, Here Comes The Sun, I Feel Fine, I Saw Her Standing There, I Want To Hold Your Hand and many hundreds more!

The final release date of this game is on November 9 which is really close! Do not miss out more news on The Beatles Rock Band game site.

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After Hitler finds out his 360 has the RRoD, things start to get out of hand!

Inspired by the original video, ‘Hitler gets Banned’

Collected Honors:
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Duration : 0:3:48

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Song I wrote and sang! enjoy
NEW Xbox 360 Red ring of Death SONG- Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
When this began, me and my friends
was bout to handle business (business)
all was good, we was cool
nothing was wrong with it (but now)
It starts freezin, ROD’in
This is not the way, it was supposed to go
Didn’t believe it would brick
Thought we was forever (ohh)
scratched my discs, ate my dog
called the support…hello
This is crazy, my box bricked on me
she starts laughin at me (hahaha)
and then hangs up the phone

[Hook 1]
Bill i really wanna work this out
Cause I’m tired of whining
All i really want is that it works like it’s supposed to do
Are you gonna work it out
Are you even trying?

I can’t stand all these bricks
It’s the remix (remix)

I got this brick where my xbox used to be
I got this brick where my xbox used to be
I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold (ohh)
I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold

x2

[Verse 2]

It’s bin 3 weeks
got mine back
seemed like it was fine
i, went to GAME got forza2
though it was all behind me (yeah but I mean)
Played a minute or three (uh)
Then it died on me (uh)
****, these aren’t the lights that it’s supposed to show!
Call em again and start over
wait another 3 weeks or so
At the end of the month
its delivered
Wanna know how it goes
“This is just my my luck”
the was bricked right out the box
“have i learned my lesson?”
all i can say is what the ****!

Listen!

[Hook 2]
If you really wanna work it out
Just stop denying (denying)
Your failure rate’s a joke
just face the truth (truth)
are you ever gonna work it out
and stop you’re lying
Stop blaming me when it’s you, that

[Chorus 2]
Sold a **** brick box 360 to me
made of parts that have suck quality (ohh)
I’m so cold I’m so cold I’m so cold I’m so cold (ohh)
I’m so cold I’m so cold I’m so cold

I got this brick where my ex-box used to be [2x] but (said)
I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold (ohh)
I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold

I can’t stand all these bricks
It’s the remix (remix)

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