Console Accessories

Xbox Live - It's another world

Advantages: Superb experience
Disadvantages: Its not free

...have to be authorised by Microsoft so you know you are buying a genuine code. Enter this code via the Xbox dashboard and instantly you are upgraded to Gold and can now begin exploring all the extra features. Online play The reason probably 99% of people buy the Xbox Live Gold membership is so that they can play online games. This adds another dimension to gaming as no longer do you just have to beat artificially controlled opponents, you can ...
...beat you very easily. Microsoft use a technology called TrueSkill that attempted to pair you with players of a similar ability when playing games. The scope of TrueSkill is configurable so if you really want to take on the best, you can tell your current game to pair you with someone of any skill level. If, like me, you want to play it safe, you can tell the game to only pair you with people of the same skill level. There are various points between ...

craggybuk 11.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Microsoft Official Xbox 360 - Xbox Live Gold Membership Card

Please don't break

Advantages: Wireless smooth and sensitive
Disadvantages: Back triggers stick and so do analog sticks

Problems Ok the probelms with the controller are simple sticky back tiggers trying to shoot that last enemy and having to click out the back trigger can kill you or just be really annoying. Analog sticks get a bit tilted and sometimes do not go back to their centre which can really damage your game back if you back of a cliff. Has a short wire to charge it with. When you have someone who gets thick over games easily they break a bit easy sadly ...
... Good parts Wireless which is a must be now a days. Charges very fast. Doesn't need batteries which means you save on them. Very smooth and for the first few months perfectly sensitive. It feels PS3 has six-axis which is annoying to use but makes it feel important. I myself would go for a madcatz controller as they have good prices. ...

choass 19.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Sony Official PS3 SIXAXIS Wireless Controller

Wheely Wheely Good!!

Advantages: Realistic, Responsive, There really are too many to list!
Disadvantages: Too expensive for everybody to own

I bought the official microsoft xbox 360 wireless steering wheel after much research on the internet, i have been playing games consoles for many years and my expiriences with steering wheels for them was generally poor. But after much deliberation i decided to take the plunge and shell out 75 of my hard earned pounds to try and enhance my gaming expirience. From the box...... From the moment you lay your eyes on the product on the selving at your ...
...tear. I own several official microsoft xbox360 products and they are always nothing short of excellent, this wheel appears to be no exception. Features...... The wheel does not provide much in the way of extra features, however it does provide many features that are already included on a standard controller. The wheel includes the ring of light, this allows theplayer to see what player they are and also diagnose problems by the sequences that it ...

simo7uk 16.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel

Wii motion Plus. not really needed?

Advantages: people go "wow" when they hear you have one.
Disadvantages: Does not help as you would expect.

...I always found the original Wii remote ok for games. I can't see why games system manufacturers keep making things "better" after we have bought the original. Anyway. it can be tricky useing a Wii remote and although the motion plus does make it more responsive at times it can be too much. when you want to be very accurate and the slightest twitch sends the little pointing finger shooting off the screen. Not what I would call value for money then. ...
...goes in to the main wii remote is very wobbily, i took mine back to the shop to complain but I was told this in normal. It will come with a new rubber case for it as it not fit in your original one. However if you also own a wii remote docking station for charging the batteries then you will have to remove the case and the Motion Plus every time you want to charge them. A total pain in the backside. ...

davewins13 21.10.2009 · Read full review

Review of Wii Motion Plus Sensor

Don't chuk it out the window or through the TV!

Advantages: Cheap price if you need to buy one, one comes free with the console.
Disadvantages: None

The Wii Nunchuk controller is used with the Wii console, both produced by Nintendo. The Nunchuk is used by plugging it in to the bottom of the Wii Remote (see my reviews for a review on this too!), it's very simply to use and very simple in design. It is designed to be held in one hand and is suitable for use in many different games (you will be prompted by the Wii when you need to plug it in or when it's no longer required. There are three buttons ...
...these are used for playing in a variety of games from being a shooter to being a boxer. If you use this for boxing it will help you to weave and block yourself as well as help you throw punches. In a first person shooter style game you may well use the joystick for moving your character and the C & Z button to shoot your gun & aim. The design of this is fantastic, it is white to match the rest of the Wii equipment and the console itself, it's very ...

katyeverett 09.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Nintendo Wii Nunchuk Controller