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A mysterious and unstoppable force threatens the galaxy, the Master Chief is missing and his loyalty questioned. Experience the most dramatic Halo story to date in a 4-player cooperative epic that spans three worlds. Challenge friends and rivals in new multiplayer modes: Warzone, massive 24-player battles, and Arena, pure 4-vs-4 competitive combat.**Online multiplayer features require Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately).
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
The continuing Saga of Master Chief
on April 11, 2017
Posted by: cwglindn
This is a great addition to the Halo Series, which is a perfect fit to your New Xbox especially since it is a system exclusive and they remastered the first four Halo games in the Master Chief Collection. Battling in three worlds through an awesome future story line.
My Best Buy number: 2169560821
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The legendary first-person shooter returns: Doom. Mars is under attack from demons released by the Union Aerospace Corporation, and it's up to you to save it using an impressive arsenal of traditional weapons including the BFG and the ever-loved chainsaw. Massive multiplayer, glorious gameplay and plenty of guts ensure Doom is one game you can't put down.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Good Re-imagining of the Doom Game
on April 11, 2017
Posted by: cwglindn
A MATURE rated game that brings back the classic First Person Shooter Doom to new audiences. A little reminiscent of the Resident Evil games to me, but a gory battle is what this is about. NOT for younger audiences.
My Best Buy number: 2169560821
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The iconic helmet and armor. The legendary story. The heart-racing combat. Halo has defined a generation of action-packed gaming and online multiplayer gameplay for more than a decade. Now, you can re-experience the thrills, adrenaline and immersive storylines of the Halo franchise, remastered and revamped for the Xbox One. With The Master Chief Collection, you'll not only receive stunning visuals, white-knuckle adventures and deep, rich storylines, you'll have a chance to honor the iconic hero who has been central to so many of your gaming conquests.Featuring a remastered Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 3 and Halo 4, Halo: The Master Chief Collection lets you experience the legendary story of the iconic hero with the full Xbox One treatment. A total of 45 campaign missions and more than 100 multiplayer and Spartan Ops maps await you, as well as an all-new live-action digital series and access to the Halo 5: Guardians beta. Dive into the adventure with Master Chief in Halo 2: Anniversary, which celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the classic game. Lock and load for a fully remastered campaign, or switch between that and the original 2004 version with the Classic mode. Use all-new skills to blast through the campaign, and get ready for the 23 original multiplayer maps, as well as six re-imagined ones, for a thrilling online combat experience. Take advantage of the all-new Master Menu, which lets you play through all four unlocked campaigns, start to finish, or seamlessly jump around as you choose. Get ready to experience the future — by fully understanding your past.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Remastering of ALL the first 4 Halo Games!
on April 11, 2017
Posted by: cwglindn
This is the best starter set for your XBox One. It has all of the first 4 Halo games remastered and available to play on the new system!
My Best Buy number: 2169560821
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience the action like never before with the Xbox One Wireless Controller. Impulse Triggers deliver fingertip vibration feedback, so you can feel every jolt and crash in high definition. Responsive thumbsticks and an enhanced D-pad provide greater precision. And with the 3.5mm stereo headset jack, you can directly plug in any compatible headset. Keep the action going with the Play & Charge Kit, featuring a battery that recharges while you play or afterwards, even when your Xbox is in standby.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Best Option for XBox Gaming Controller
on April 11, 2017
Posted by: cwglindn
All the XBox Controllers use AA batteries so if you want to save money you will need the Plug and Charge kit. So why would you buy the parts separately when you can get one kit, especially if you can get it on sale. The only other option is rechargeable batteries, which I find to be annoying while in this case you can continue to play while you charge the controller.
My Best Buy number: 2169560821
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A new saga begins.Own the Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Bundle (1TB), featuring a full game download of Gears of War 4 for Xbox One and Windows 10, 4K Ultra HD video, and High Dynamic Range. Experience a new generation of Gears of War with the sleeker, more streamlined Xbox console and controller. Play and store more games, including Xbox 360 classics, with the 1TB hard drive. Stream video and watch UHD Blu-ray™ movies in stunning 4K Ultra HD. And now you can enjoy the freedom to play Gears of War 4 on another Xbox One or Windows 10 PC, so you can make shared progress across multiple devices. As one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history, everything you love about Gears of War is even better on Xbox One.
 
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5 out of 5
5
XBOX One S with 4K Blu-Ray and 1TB drive
on April 7, 2017
Posted by: cwglindn
The Gears of War Xbox One S console is awesome. Clean white features. My first Xbox I have ever bought. Mainly I was looking for a 4K bluray player but the cost was not a whole lot different to get a Xbox with a 1TB drive. More Storage, a Media system, AND a controller AND a new GAME AND 14 days on Xbox gold. EQUALS Great choice. ( I should add I also got a deal with another game and offer for discounted controller from Best Buy) Not available at a nearby store so I had to order to ship.
My Best Buy number: 2169560821
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Google Chromecast Audio: Stream your favorite music with Google Chromecast Audio. Simply plug into your speaker's auxiliary input and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Then just tap the Cast button from your favorite apps on your phone, tablet or computer to cast songs, radio stations and podcasts to your speaker.
 
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3 out of 5
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Works Great, BUT NOT if you don't have WIFI
on December 14, 2016
Posted by: cwglindn
Let me say, I really love the Chromecast AUDIO (This is not a video device). The audio is better through WiFi and with the digital audio connector than using bluetooth. You can cast AUDIO from your phone, tablet and your computer (haven't tried yet) with the Chrome Home App.
BUT the BIGGEST CON for me is that you CANNOT use this device unless you have a separate WIFI connection. If you have a hotspot on your phone-That will NOT WORK. Essentially you NEED FOUR (4) Devices to make this work. 1) Wifi separate from anything else 2) phone, tablet or computer with Google Home app 3) Chromecast Audio device 4) Speakers with amplifier to get the sound.
GOOGLE really needs to fix the ability of this device to use your phone's own hotspot, or at least allow me to project my music directly from my phone to the device. Best if you leave it docked at your house for premium streaming audio with a digital connector. Not much use otherwise.
My Best Buy number: 2169560821
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Geek Squad® Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad® Certified Refurbished products.The new Apple TV delivers an all-new experience with Touch andSiri, powerful new hardware, and great content, games, and more on the App Store. The Touch surface on the new Siri Remote offers innovative ways to interact with your TV, creating a connected experience with a screen that's across the room. With Siri, finding something to watch is as easy as just asking. And with apps, Apple TV allows you to customize your TV for personal and shared experiences in the living room.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Now I have access to my iTunes library.
on August 25, 2016
Posted by: cwglindn
Okay, I did a lot of reviewing prior to purchasing this item. My primary motivation was to access my iTunes library without my computer so I could see it on the TV. I was a big Apple person until iPhone came out and I never jumped on the band wagon. But I still used iTunes on my PC and I really dislike having to update my iTunes regularly before viewing my movies.
This device allows me to watch movies, listen to music and see photos on my Apple iCloud account. It also is different in two major ways from prior Apple TV's in that the remote can control other items (audio or TV) and has touch with Siri microphone. Second it has an App store similar to iPhone so you can play games, view content on other apps like Sling TV, HBO, etc. The remote also has an accelerometer and gyrometer so you can use it to play games.
It does not have access to AMAZON, VUDU and I am trying to find an app that connects my Ultraviolet Account for my other videos, but I have a smart TV and a PS4 that I can get to that content.
It comes with the remote, a usb to lightning cable to charge your remote (lasts months), power cord and the Apple TV box. It DOES NOT have an HDMI cable which you will need. There is a a lightning cable, HDMI, power cord, network connections and nothing else. I know you can connect your iPhone to the AppleTV to sync your account, but I don't know what else the lighting cable connection does for you. A USB would have been nice to charge the remote.
My BIG dislike is that I cannot PULL my music off of the device as far as I can tell, so I still have to go to my PC. I also don't think I can PUSH music onto the device. I got the larger 64GB version to store more apps. It meets my needs but barely. My other option was to get a Mac Mini computer and connect it to my TV, but I thought that was a little extreme.
My Best Buy number: 2169560821
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
The BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR
on July 12, 2016
Posted by: cwglindn
THEY REALLY NAILED DEADPOOL. THis movie is SOOO Awesome! IT IS NOT FOR KIDS. this superhero is a counter to the standard heros in that he curses, kills, is very crude and breaks the fourth wall often.
This version has the Bluray, DVD and digital download. Come with other online extras and extras in missing scenes and making off which were also excellent.
My Best Buy number: 2169560821
I would recommend this to a friend!
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3 out of 5
3
LIked this movie, good deal
on July 12, 2016
Posted by: cwglindn
This is not a review of the Movie but of the Expendables 2 package. This comes with the bluray and the digital download. Unlike other movies this does not come with a dvd. but you can use the digital download on iTunes or UV. There are lots of extras on the disc with making of and standard extras. A good deal when on sale like when I got it.
My Best Buy number: 2169560821
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Excellent Movie with Unrated Version
on July 12, 2016
Posted by: cwglindn
This is not a review of the movie only of the disc formats that come with it. The expendables 3 comes with the theatrical version and the unrated extended version. It has the Bluray, DVD and Digital Download. The digital download has two codes for the theatrical and unrated versions and you can use them for iTunes or UV.
Lots of extras on the discs too.
My Best Buy number: 2169560821
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Google Chromecast Audio: Stream your favorite music with Google Chromecast Audio. Simply plug into your speaker's auxiliary input and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Then just tap the Cast button from your favorite apps on your phone, tablet or computer to cast songs, radio stations and podcasts to your speaker.
 

What is the difference in sound quality using 3.5 mm-3.5 mm jack, 3.5mm-RCA jack or 3.5 mm-optical jack for a receiver, an integrated amp or a Marantz CD player with optic input?

Let me just say I really don't notice a whole lot of difference, but I have people who do have better sense of sound who find the optical jack much better. I do 'imagine' highs and lows sounding better when I know an optical connection is being made, but I really can't tell if doing a blind test. I do notice the difference when using CD's, dvd's or blueray because I think the quality of the recording is better and more direct as opposed to being streamed by wifi.

There is no difference in RCA and 3.5mm they are both analog. Thicker cable on both over a long distance might prevent potential interference. But Optical is a 'cleaner' signal and digital with more information.
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Google Chromecast Audio: Stream your favorite music with Google Chromecast Audio. Simply plug into your speaker's auxiliary input and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Then just tap the Cast button from your favorite apps on your phone, tablet or computer to cast songs, radio stations and podcasts to your speaker.
 

works with a windows phone?

NO, but I have heard there are complicated work arounds. I would go with bluetooth or continue looking for a wifi solution.
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Google Chromecast Audio: Stream your favorite music with Google Chromecast Audio. Simply plug into your speaker's auxiliary input and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Then just tap the Cast button from your favorite apps on your phone, tablet or computer to cast songs, radio stations and podcasts to your speaker.
 

Will it work with Sonos speakers?

I don't know why you would want to because SONOS smart speakers have their own app to stream music via wifi and ethernet cable. It would be a duplication. BUT if the SONOS speaker has an audio input then you could technically connect your Chromecast Audio, but like I said it is Duplication and a waste. Either use the SONOS smart Speaker OR use the CHromecast with a 'dumb' amplified speaker.
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Google Chromecast Audio: Stream your favorite music with Google Chromecast Audio. Simply plug into your speaker's auxiliary input and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Then just tap the Cast button from your favorite apps on your phone, tablet or computer to cast songs, radio stations and podcasts to your speaker.
 

Can I plug it on my tv

Only if you want to use the TV speakers for audio. It is for audio NOT Video. So I would pass on this and look at the Ruku, Apple TV or Fire TV products so you can do both audio and video.
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