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- First reviewDecember 8, 2014
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You are Talion, Ranger of the Black Gate. For what seems like eons, you have guarded the entrance to Mordor, keeping watch over Sauron's undisturbed dwelling place with relative uneventfulness. But in the blink of an eye, everything you hold dear is snatched from your grasp. Your family, your friends — even your very life is taken from you in one fell swoop that leaves your soul desolate and filled with an eternal rage. Resurrected by an unforgiving spirit, you have one purpose to your life, one thing that keeps your heart pumping and your mind from giving in to the relentless grief — vengeance. Prepare yourself to embark on a dogged vendetta that calls upon you to fight your way through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit who compels you. This epic tale of revenge and redemption transforms you into the most feared force in the land — the Shadow of Mordor.Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor delivers a dynamic game environment where the player orchestrates their personal plan of vengeance as they bend Mordor to their will. The game begins on the night of Sauron's return to Mordor, as his Black Captains brutally execute the Rangers of the Black Gate. Players become Talion, a ranger who loses his family and everything he holds dear, only to be returned from death by a mysterious Spirit of vengeance. Based on the player's actions with the in-game Nemesis System, every enemy encountered is distinct and can evolve to become a personal archenemy through the course of the game. As Talion's personal vendetta unfolds, players uncover the mystery of the Spirit that compels him, discover the origin of the Rings of Power and confront the ultimate nemesis.
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Great LOTR game. The graphics are fantastic as well as the gameplay. It is like a hack-n-slash but with rpg elements. The ability to upgrade moves and weapons makes it have more depth. It can be a bit repetitive.
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Bose® SoundLink® Mini Speaker: Enjoy full, robust sound anywhere you go with this speaker that features an ultracompact design for easy movement from room to room. Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly stream music and more from your compatible cell phone, audio player and more.
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I wanted to like this as the portability and usability is awesome. The charging cradle is a cool design and the battery last about 5-6 hrs in real usage. It does have good sound but the treble could be smoother/crisper and the mid level frequencies could be more pronounced. It is a bit expensive compared to other bt speakers. This one does have a heavy apple-aluminum esque feel to it so the build quality is fantastic. I just thought the sound is good but not great.
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Get ready for a thrilling adventure with your favorite characters, Rayman, Murfy and Globox. That little 100-year nap they took allowed hoards of creepy, crawly, nightmarish creatures to take over the Glade of Dreams. It's up to you to defeat these evil villains, dragons, giant toads, sea monsters, luchadores and more and save the Teensies from an awful fate. These monsters are the stuff of legends — do you have what it takes to be the hero who defeats them?In your quest to liberate the Glade of Dreams from the multiplying nightmares that have taken over the land, you'll experience adrenaline-pumping adventures, heart-pounding battles and skill-sharpening challenges. You must jump, run, punch and swing through every obstacle, while contending with the bosses as the adventure deepens. When the gang discovers a mysterious tent filled with paintings in the midst of an enchanted forest, you must ask yourself if you are brave enough to investigate. If so, you'll soon discover that the paintings are in actuality an entrance to a mythical world in which you must work to uncover the secrets of each legendary scene. Experience the thrilling adventure, which is set to music, as you zip-line during a guitar sustain, jump to the drum and punch along with the bass line. Call up your friends, it's time to take the action into online or offline co-op gameplay that lets up to three of your buddies jump in and out of the action without interrupting gameplay. Engage in 3D battles against bosses that can — and will — attack from all angles. Once you're ready to take a break from the action, check out the leaderboards to see how you rank. You won't want to take a break for long though, since this engaging, action-packed game is sure to suck you back into the addicting, mystical world of Rayman Legends.
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The graphics and color are fantastic as it is displayed in native 1080p. The game uses the touchpad on the ps4 in certain levels. It's more of a kids game but I still find it entertaining when I want to play a side-scrolling game. There's plenty of unique maps and worlds to keep you interested.
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Sony Gold Wireless Stereo Headset: Pinpoint which direction the action is coming from with this 7.1 virtual surround sound headset. Download the Headset Companion app to experience exclusive custom audio settings for supported PlayStation games.
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Sound quality, battery life, and build make it a great addition to your ps4. The sound can be adjusted in many different ways with custom and premade sound profiles. The Virtual surround sound/bass can be on and chat/game volume can be adjusted. The only thing I disliked was because the earpads are pleather that your ears get sweaty after long use. This can be an issue if you have sensitive ears like mine. I can't stand the sweat build up and have to remove them after 45-1hr of use. Other than that they are awesome. They sound good too if you connect a 3.5mm and use them as normal headphones from your iphone/mp3 player.
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![Frozen Planet: The Complete Series [3 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4734/4734708_sa.jpg)
The set contains all seven episodes of Frozen Planet, the documentary devoted to showcasing both the Arctic and the Antarctic. State-of-the-art camera capture these naturally splendid but harsh locations as they undergo massive changes that very well may impact the climate for the rest of the planet. In addition to the environmental dangers for the globe, the series offers footage of animals as they adjust to these changes conditions, as well as the natural shifts that occur as the seasons change in these extreme climates. Alister Fothergill, the man who oversaw both Planet Earth and The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, served as executive producer for this project as well.
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Another David Attenborough narrated documentary which means it's gonna be good. This one focuses on the frozen lands and animals of the world. Awesome if you're a big non-fiction fan and like documentaries. It makes a great addition if you're a fan of the planet earth and life series.
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When the success of your next quest hangs in the balance, or only one more hairpin turn stands between you and first place. When the clock is running out and your team must defend that flag at all costs, or the next combo attack could either be your greatest or your last. When the on-screen action is intense, nothing matters more to the success of your game than the relationship you have with the controller in your hands. The DUALSHOCK family of controllers has always brought you innovative features and precise control. The DUALSHOCK 4 is no different and brings an exciting array of additional features that are designed to usher your gaming experience into the next generation. With these additions, the DUALSHOCK 4 Controller becomes an extension of your brain, turning every move of your fingers into an accurate performance in the game — and in your hands, accurate performance can only mean victory.How gamers use a controller is being redefined right before our very eyes as the next generation of consoles also redefines many other aspects of gaming. The DUALSHOCK 4 controller is equipped with a multitouch touch pad on the face of the controller, opening up a new world of gameplay. The integrated light bar generates a rainbow of colors and works with your favorite games to enable innovative gaming experiences. The DUALSHOCK 4's share button lets you upload screenshots and video of epic gaming moments or live-stream sessions with your pals — with the press of a button. Besides all of the new innovations, the DUALSHOCK 4 controller improves features from past controllers, such as the feel, shape and sensitivity of the dual analog sticks and trigger buttons for enhanced control and a built-in speaker and stereo headset jack for flexible audio options. The future of gaming is now, and the features of this controller live up to the hype.
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Not much to say other than the color is different than the stock black one. This one has a nice bright blue with black button/grip to give it a pretty slick and cool contrast. The battery works great and no issues with buttons sticking.
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Experience Rockstar Games' critically acclaimed open world game, Grand Theft Auto V. When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody, least of all each other. Explore the stunning world of Los Santos and Blaine County in the ultimate Grand Theft Auto V experience, featuring a range of technical upgrades and enhancements for new and returning players. In addition to increased draw distances and higher resolution, players can expect a range of additions and improvements including: New weapons, vehicles and activities Additional wildlife Denser traffic New foliage system Enhanced damage and weather effects, and much more Grand Theft Auto V also comes with Grand Theft Auto Online, the dynamic and ever-evolving Grand Theft Auto universe with online play for up to 30 players, including all existing gameplay upgrades and content released since the launch of Grand Theft Auto Online. Rise through the ranks to become a CEO of a criminal empire by trading contraband or form a motorcycle club and rule the streets; pull off complex co-operative Heists or enter radical, adrenaline-fueled Stunt Races; compete in unique Adversary modes; or create your own content to play and share with the Grand Theft Auto Community.
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Story is awesome, graphics are much improved (increased anti-aliasing and draw-distance) increased traffic and extras. The first person view is a nice addition but it is a bit different because none of the other gta's had the view and the movement is a little twitchier. The story is awesome and interesting. The dialogue is hilarious and very well acted. Overall a pretty entertaining game with high replayability.
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![Rise of the Planet of the Apes [Blu-ray/DVD] [2011]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6621/6621184_sa.jpg)
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Great movie with fantastic picture quality. I'm a big sci-fan and this blu-ray is superb. The cgi looks realistic and the story is entertaining. It also includes dvd and digital version.
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This Samsung 840 EVO MZ-7TE250BW 250GB internal solid state drive features data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps for speedy response when updating files and a Serial ATA III interface, which allows simple installation in your PC, Mac or Linux laptop.
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Very reliable and fast. No cons. I have this in my 2012 mac mini and it writes/reads ~450MB/s. It is super fast and programs open almost instantly. You'll notice faster bootup, shutdown, overall responsiveness, and opening programs will be instantaneous.
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These Apple-designed cases are made from premium leather for a luxurious feel. Because they're precision crafted for iPhone 6, the case fits snugly and your phone still feels incredibly slim even with the case on. The soft microfiber lining on the inside helps protect your iPhone. And on the outside, you see color that's more than surface deep, thanks to a dye that's infused into the leather. Choose from five complementary colors.(This case is made from natural aniline leather. Its appearance will change as you use it.)
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Great texture and slim minimalist feel. The leather is durable with no discoloration or bubbling. Fit is perfect and easy to remove! Has a felt lining inside to prevent scratches. Only con is very expensive but then again it is an apple made product.
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Upgrade your home theater system with this NVIDIA SHIELD Android console. It lets you stream 4K HDR movies and TV shows and play hundreds of PC-quality games via GeForce NOW or Android streaming. The 16GB of internal memory stores your favorite multimedia files, and the voice search feature of this NVIDIA SHIELD Android console lets you access content immediately.
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4 out of 5Performs identical to 2015 model but lacks ports
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To clarify this has same internal specifications (CPU/Ram) as the previous 2015 16gb release and functions the same. The shield TV itself is reduced in size but at a cost of removing the micro-USB, and microSD slot. On the front the IR-receiver is also removed. The remote is different too, it is now made of plastic, uses a coin battery that must be replaced, and does not have the 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening. The controller has been updated for ergonomics, google voice commands, and increased battery life due to BT connection. Overall, the Shield TV functions the same but is a re-launch to get the controller bundle out and save Nvidia in manufacturing cost by reducing the inputs of the 16gb and making the remote plastic. The 2015 Nvidia Shield TVs will get an OTA firmware update so both would have identical performance/firmware/software. If you have the old Shield TV then it's not necessary to get this. This does have a new controller but the Shield TV/Remote is a downgrade as it lacks the inputs and aluminum remote.
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Batteries DOA?
January 19, 2017
Remove, clean, and replace them if your battery comes doa. It's a common issue.
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