Wii Blast Saber Combo pack Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a well made product but it doesn't work well with the Wii remotes. When the sabers are on the remotes it is very hard to play the Star Wars game. It is hard to do a lot of the actions and movements when the sabers are on the remote. While they can still be played with as light sabers, they do not work for the purpose intended.

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No matter how dark the soul of your most diabolical video game villains, you and your trusted ally can vanquish them with the Blast Saber combo pack for the Nintendo Wii. The ¿blades¿ found in this combo pack are made of a light weight, translucent plastic, producing a battery powered luminous glow at the push of a button. In each of the sci-fi inspired molded grips lies a compartment where the Wii remote fits securely into. Worried about the IR sensor being blocked by the light up blade? This product features a unique mirroring system in the grip, allowing it to project unobstructed IR signals for easier navigation through menus without the hassle of popping out the Wii remote from its compartment. An absolutely essential item for Star Wars the Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels, Star Wars the Force Unleashed or any other Wii laser sword combat simulation game that requires the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Virtual villains stand no chance as you and your force courageously face evil with your mighty Blast Swords! Package Includes:1 - Red Glowing Blast Saber attachment1 - Green Glowing Blast Saber attachment2 - Base Handles for glowing attachmentsCompatible with Star Wars the Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels, Star Wars the Force Unleashed No More Heroesor any other Wii laser sword combat simulation game that requires the Wii Remote and Nunchuk

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Wii Nerf Sports Resort Sword Duel Play Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought these with Wii Sports Resort, specifically for the new sword-fighting games, as I expect many will. They do claim right on the packaging, after all, "Works great with Wii Sports Resort."
The problem is, the sword-fighting games (every variant), require you to calibrate the orientation of the remote by pointing it at the center of the screen and hitting 'A' before the game begins. This requires that the remote sensor on the end of the remote be unhindered. The Nerf blade, of course, covers this sensor. It's true, the blade can be removed relatively easily from the 'hilt' portion of the device, which remains around the remote. Still, you have to start the game up without the blade, then pause so you don't get clobbered while you attach the blade, and then get to actually playing the game.
Other than that, I'd say the things are well-crafted and I have no issues with the materials or quality. But for a device that really adds nothing but 'look and feel' to the game, the whole process of detaching and re-attaching the blade each time you start a new match pretty much kills the added immersion.
I really wanted to love these and was looking forward to lots of sword-swinging fun. Playing detach-and-attach the blade all day sucks out any joy from using them though, and in the end I can only say it's a great disappointment. I can't find any way to justify spending almost half the purchase cost of the game itself on these at all. Thus the low final rating.
(Note: Disabling the option for sensor bar assist in the settings seems to have no affect on the sword game calibration sequence that I can find -- it still requires the sensor calibration at the start of each match. If anyone finds a better way to actually use these things with Wii Sports Resort, I'd be most interested and would be inclined to give them a better rating.)

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Cross swords in Nintendo's Wii Sports Resort, literally! The Nerf Duel Play Pack for Wii includes everything needed for two players to square off in virtual combat. Two Nerf sports handles with MotionPlus support and a pair of 18 inch blades of safe Nerf foam offer players the most immersive way to play Nintendo's hit Wii Sports Resort.

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NYKO TECHNOLOGIES 80650 Airflow Ex Pc Game Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this control for quite a while now and have had no problems with it, and it has been dropped once or twice too. The fan works as advertised and keeps your hands cool, though the only difference between low and high speed fan is that the high speed is just a little louder, with no noticeable air flow difference. The low speed is really all you need anyway.
All the buttons respond nicely. The Dpad probably isn't as precise as the dpads on many controllers for console systems though(the super nintendo controller probably had one of the best Dpads ever). The analog sticks are very good as well (though once again probably not quite as good as some console system's controllers).
The controller is laid out in a similar fasion to the PS2 controller, so users of it should feel right at home with this. Those with smaller hands might find this controller a bit big, but for the large handed individual like me, it's great!
Really good controllers for computers seem to be hard to find. This one is definitely one of the better ones. I play psyconauts with it along with many older emulated games on the computer. It works very well for pretty much anything (first person shooter games are of course best controlled with keyboard and mouse).
In conclusion, if you are looking for a controller for your PC, this is probably a good one to go with (there are certainly far worse ones). The price is nice too.

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Airflow EX PC Game Controller Patented airflow design with selectable fan speed

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Wii Glowing Laser Sword Review

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(More customer reviews)When I first received the item it looked nice and seemed well put together, but during game play, the wood got in the way of the signal a lot, also the top part came off after relatively few swings. I think the weight of it is an issue also for younger people, they could hurt themselves or friends with it.

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CTA DIGITAL WI-MLS Glowing Laser Sword for Wii. Even in the dark you can defeat your opponents with the Glowing Laser Sword. The blade is made of a light weight, translucent plastic, producing a battery powered luminous glow. In the grip is a compartment where the Wii remote fits securely for realistic laser sword fighting simulation. Press the button on the handle, unlocking the blade hinge, allows for unobstructed navigation of menus. Virtual villains stand no chance as you face them with your Laser Sword.

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Blast Saber Combo for Wii with Wii Motion Plus Compatibility Review

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(More customer reviews)Although the idea is great, the design leaves a LOT to be desired. First, it's tough to get the remote into the handle. After we finally wrestled the remotes into the sabers (with our children dancing about us impatiently) my husband and I discovered that the sabers BLOCK the remote's signal!!! We had to pry the remote back out to start the game!
After one round of dueling in Sports Resort, the kids wanted them off. Don't waste your money on these!

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No matter how evil the soul of your most wretched video game villains, you and your trusted ally can vanquish them with the Blast Saber combo pack for the Nintendo Wii. The \'blades", made of a light weight, translucent plastic, produce a battery-powered luminous glow at the push of a button. Each of the molded grips has a compartment that securely fits and locks the Wii Remote, even with the Wii MotionPlus connected, into place.An absolutely essential item for Star Wars the Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels, Star Wars the Force Unleashed or any other Wii laser sword combat simulation game that requires the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Virtual villains stand no chance as you and your force courageously face evil with your mighty Blast Swords!Compatible with the following games:Star Wars the Clone Wars : Lightsaber Duels- Star Wars the Clone Wars : Republic Heroes - Star Wars the Force Unleashed - Wii Sports Resort - No More Heroes

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Star Wars Light-Up Lightsaber For Nintendo Wii Game Console Review

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(More customer reviews)I had the impression that there were 2 lightsabers in this purchase. Only one was in the box. The Image on the description misled me into thinking it was a better deal than it actually was. Very disappointing to open, but not worth returning after Christmas.

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Wii Clone Wars Lightsaber ( Power A )Features: Realistic Light-Up Experience Power saving on/off switch Twist and Lock secure safe play Requires 2 AAA batteries (Not Included)

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Wii Twin Star Sabers Review

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(More customer reviews)I got these as a birthday present and was extremely excited to use them with my children playing Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels and Star Wars: the Force Unleashed. Who wouldn't be? They power on by lighting up the "lightsaber" and make the powering on noise from the films. When you swing them they occasionally make the swishing sounds from the movies. I love the idea of being able to play the sword fighting games with light sabers!
Unfortunately, the calibration is off. You have to take the controllers out of the saber every game and even then they don't seem to register well ruding the game to wild-swinging game settled by luck. And with two children this can be dangerous! (Swinging the sabers is still fun, even if they don't work for the games, which is why I gave this a 3 for fun.)
Also, the plastic that straps it on to the Wiimote is really cheap. The Wiimote sets into the bottom of the saber, then the top part folds down on top (like the cockpit of a jet closing), with two slide locks on each side. The problem is that the slide locks are extremely fragile and wont hold the Wiimote in during wild battles. So to resolve this we had to constantly hold the silver part of the sabers instead of the more natural Wiimote. (I'm thinking of adding some kind of strap.)
Bottom line - these accessories like a lot of Wii accessories bummed us out. We ended up taking them off and playing without. For kids to play without swords should give you your answer on whether or not you want to buy this.


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PS2 Star Wars Yoda Wireless Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)I LIKE THE STAR WARS YODA WIRELESS PLAYSTATION 2 CONTROLLER AT NIGHT TIME
IN THE DARK YOU CAN SEE HOW WILL IT LIGHTS UP PLUS ITS EASIER TO USE WITHOUT PLUGGING IT IN.THIS CONTROLLER LIGHTS UP GREEN ITS BRIGHT SO THAT YOU CAN SEE ALL THE BUTTONS ON IT.

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Macally iShockX Dual Shock Feedback Gamepad for Mac & PC Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm very pleased. So far it has worked with all Mac games I've tried: X-Plane 9 (the prime reason I wanted a gamepad), HyperTank, StuntMani, RC Helicopter Simulator, Colin McRae Rally, Flat Out 2 and Halo.
I even get the 'rumble,' with the one programs I have that supports that feature (Colin McRae Rally). After many years of having a Mac computer it's something new to have access to so many games and this is my first such gamepad and/or joystick thing. And it's fun and quite a new experience at the computer: real video arcade quality with some of these programs.
On the Mac it installs itself on the System Preference Panel, so you can check that all the buttons and sticks work. The Big Warning -- thought -- is not with the gamepad but not all the software programs are so clear about how to set it up, assign the sticks (um...especially the 3-year old Helicopter simulator was a hassle to get right and still seems 'too sensitive,').
So setup for each program will take a little learning and I'd check to be sure the program says it will work with a gamepad (Bioshock Demo, for example, seems to indicate it only work with the X-box gamepad)
But, the iShockX, itself: 5-stars; plug and play; it works.

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Macally iSHOCKX is a USB digital/analog game controller for Mac & PC with dual shock feedback motors to bring you the thrilling experience of every hit, explosion and crash controlled by the game software.System requirements:Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.5 or later.Windows XP/Vista.

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Dual Glow Sabers Review

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(More customer reviews)I got these light sabers for my small sons. They looked really cool and there were two in the package - a bargain? I have three problems with them:
1. The construction of this light saber does not completely mesh with the wii controller. Buttons are too easily activated - and we are talking buttons that you didn't want pressed! Frustration level can be high. Who wants to carefully use a light saber with the most controlled and lightest of touches when you are busy fighting the dark forces!
2. The craftsmanship is for the birds (but what these days aren't?) and after 2 weeks of usage by adults, it is cracking along the seams. Thankfully, I still have the receipt.
3. This is not a complaint against the light sabers but just a tip on their use. They work with Clone Wars and the like but no so much with the Lego, Complete Saga game. The original recipients of this item were my young kids but they were kind of useless for their G-Rated game. Although they LOVED to swing them around, it did not do much in the way of helping them in the game.
I am not sure about getting the higher priced ones since I hear they have problems too....


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Official Star Wars Wii Anakin & Yoda Light-Up Replica Lightsabers - Dueling Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)Lightsaber controllers were one of my prime reasons for buying a Wii!
After reading all the reviews I could find I actually ended up buying two sets: these "Official" ones and the Thrustmaster Glow Sabers. Didn't really intend to.. I bought these first and then Amazon had a Black Friday deal on the Thrustmaster Glow Saber Duo Pack which I couldn't resist. (Hey, I'm a big kid)
Of the two I much prefer these "Official" sabers. They are about an inch shorter at the handle and almost four inches shorter along the blade so while the balance isn't perfect it's better than the Thrustmasters. In fact really can't say that I've noticed it with these Official ones... I do with the Thrustmasters, which being almost five inches longer, are also more likely to accidentally whack some item of furniture. (And they have)
The Thrustmaster sabers do look better - comparable with the regular toy lightsabers you can buy - but I actually like the simpler, stubbier toon-ish look of the Official sabers. Build quality seems fine for both so it's just a matter of aesthetic preference.
The Official sabers' glow looks a lot better than the Thrustmasters: it's brighter and more even. The Thrustmasters look washed out when the lights are on in the room and under all lighting conditions they appear to have bands of light at regular intervals along the blade where the Official ones just glow smoothly.
The quick release feature on the Official sabers is pretty darn nifty: the blade simply clicks into the hilt and when you want to remove it again you pull a ring at the blade end of the hilt and twist it slightly, allowing you to remove the blade. With the Thrustmasters you have to remove either one or two screws to remove the blade. (There are two different styles of hilt)
With both types of sabers you have to remove the Wii-mote to use the Infrared sensor on the end but that applies to every saber / sword I have a read a review of and so long as the games are written sensibly to allow menu navigation by buttons, which they seem to be, it only really matters when you are navigating the main Wii menus.
Both types of saber hold the Wii-mote snugly with no issues.
Knowing what I know now I would buy these Official sabers again in a heartbeat and not bother with the Thrustmasters. Your mileage, as always, may vary. :-)

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These Light-Up Lightsabers for Wiigive you the ultimate Lightsaber experience! Authentic replicas of Anakin's blue and Yoda's green Lightsabers come complete with sculpted hilts unique to each character. The Wii Remote fits safely and easily into the Lightsaber\'s handle while the On/Off LED feature produces a realistic light-up experience. Each lightsaber utilizes the exclusive POWER A "Twist and Lock" ring mechanism, allowing you to easily and securely assemble your Lightsaber for safe game play, and then disassemble for storage between games. Available in the Dueling Pack and individually. POWER A Light-Up Lightsabers are Authentic Star Wars items and are Officially Licensed by LucasFilm Ltd. Some assembly required.Wii Remote sold separately.

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