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Enjoy the next generation of Nintendo gaming on this Nintendo 2DS XL handheld device. The large screen offers easy play, while the clamshell design sits easily in your hand for daylong gaming. This Nintendo 2DS XL handheld gaming unit is compatible with all Nintendo 3DS games and most 2DS games so you can keep your favorite titles.
 
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Big screens nice - everything else feels cheap
on July 31, 2017
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I enjoyed the larger screens vs. my original 3DS but the tiny stylus is unusable and the loose hinge means the top screen flops around with more than a half-inch of motion making the whole system feel like a cheap toy. I'm seriously debating on exchanging for 3DS XL even though I don't use/want 3D.
Textured case feels good in your hands - no sweat or slippage, but the top screen is super glossy and reflective, so plan on playing in dark room or not at all. Screen is also brighter but that seems to wash out the colors a bit.
The trap door to get to game card slot is a pain to open and I see that paper-think hinge breaking in a month or two. ALSO - this system uses MICRO SD memory card even though 8 independent professional reviews all said SD, forcing an extra trip to Best Buy to exchange SD for MICRO SD. I guess the rule is to always buy micro with the adapter.
My Best Buy number: 2365302027
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Save the Eastern European nation of Georgia from civil war when you play Sniper Ghost Warrior 3. This first-person shooter game combines stealth mode with realistic sniper gameplay for thrilling battles. With an open map that recreates real-world weather conditions, Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 delivers a unique gaming experience with every session.
 
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Ghost Recon Knockoff - but still GREAT!
on April 26, 2017
Posted by: Sinjin
Sniper 3 is yet another open-world sniper game with massive levels along the lines of Sniper Elite and Ghost Recon. It's definitely mirroring Wildlands with its huge open world and freeform mission design, side missions, and crafting - YOU MAKE YOUR OWN BULLETS!
The AI is challenging and the checkpoints are frequent so if you die you don't replay much and the mix up the soldier patterns to keep replays fresh. The drone is excellent - perhaps better than Wildlands.
Sniping is super-realistic, as you have to dial in range and elevation to make the sights function properly. The game does a great job of capturing what its like to be a lone wolf sniper behind enemy lines.
Make sure to bring a serious PC to this game. My 980ti card is fine for on-foot but struggles when driving. The world detail and textures are awesome and the slo-mo bullet cam is cool no matter how many times you see it.
My Best Buy number: 2365302027
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great Movie - Disappointing Blu-ray
on April 4, 2017
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I’ve been giving Disney a pass on not releasing 4K Blu-rays but I think that has to end here; especially when I learned that Rogue One was mastered in 4K. This movie is loaded with dark scenes, interiors, and an extended sequence on a stormy planet at night and there is a lot of detail getting lost in that darkness. The film was shot digitally so I can only assume the heavy layer of grain was intentionally added in post to give the live action sequences a more war-movie feel. It’s almost distracting to see the grain-heavy planet-side scenes juxtaposed with the pristine visuals of space battles that are crystal clear. Colors are realistic yet muted, and the only standout visuals of the film are during the final battle, both on the beaches of Scarif and the orbital battle outside the shield portal.
Rogue One offers a DTS-HD MA 7.1 track that suffers from some poor mixing levels for the primary dialogue – something I’ve never had issue before in any prior Disney release. When I saw Rogue One in the theater in Dolby Atmos there was no problem, so something is up either with this particular mix or during the mastering process. There were several sequences in the film where I had to hit the CC button just to read what they were saying. If I turned the volume up to where I could understand the dialogue then I was blown away by the music and effects. There is great use of all the surround channels and ample LFE to keep your subwoofer busy during the battle scenes. Hopefully we see an Atmos mix available in the inevitable 4K release.
If I were reviewing the movie it would easily get five stars as this is in my top three Star Wars films of all-time. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a fantastic movie and gives me…err…new hope for the future of these spin-off story films, but when it comes to the home release I would have to advise you to wait. There is almost certainly going to be a deluxe special edition coming soon with commentary and 3D and more bonus features, and for you growing number of people with 4K TV’s and 4K players I’m betting you can get this same movie in 4K by the end of the year. Of course die hard Star Wars fans and those with disposable $20 bills can enjoy this film now and repurchase in a few months.
My Best Buy number: 2365302027
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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A visually stunning 4K reference disc
on March 14, 2017
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My love of this movie (story, acting, etc.) is purely subjective, and while I am not your typical romance movie watcher (even when romance is in space) these two actors just clicked.
But story aside, the visuals in this movie are STUNNING and even as I sat in the theater last Dec watching this on the big screen I couldn't help but think, "This is going to be amazing on 4KBD" and it is. The production quality of the movie combined with gorgeous special effects pop off the screen in the 3D version, and when you want to take it to the NEXT LEVEL pop in that UHD disc and remember why you own a 4K TV (hopefully a Sony model). Words can't express how awesome this movie looks in true 4K so I will stop typing now.
My Best Buy number: 2365302027
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience immersive entertainment options with this Sony 4K Blu-ray player. Its Ultra HD resolution provides exceptionally detailed screen images with increased brightness and more realistic color, and its support of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X provides cinema-quality sound. This Sony 4K Blu-ray player supports high-resolution audio formats for more accurate music reproduction.
 
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Worth the wait
on March 1, 2017
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After a poor experience with Samsung and still no Atmos support on Xbox One I was happy to find that the Sony X800 is virtually flawless for my needs - those being playing 4K uHD discs and the occasional 1080p BD. Don't really care about apps. My Sony 940D has all those already.
As a disc player the setup was easy, load times are fast and there is a nice resume feature. Was startled the first time the entire front flipped down for a 5" tray. Also - ATMOS listeners will need to toggle a certain setting (forget the name but it's 3rd one down list) to send pure bitstream for Atmos playback. Took me 40 mins to figure that one out. Odd that player would ship with Atmos defaulted to disabled.
Watched a dozen movies already; Batman, Hunger Games, Bourne, Suicide Squad, San Andreas, Magnificent 7, Star Trek(s) and they ALL look incredible and sound amazing.
GREAT player at a very fair price. Xbox offers gaming for same money but I've never watched a movie on Xbox that didn't have skipping and/or lip-sync issues and still no Atmos till April update.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
My Best Buy number: 236530202
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sony PlayStation VR:Immerse yourself in a vivid virtual world of gaming with this Sony headset for the PlayStation VR. Its 3D audio technology makes sounds sharper and clearer, while the advanced VR display creates an incredibly lifelike gaming experience. This plug-and-play Sony headset is fully adjustable for optimal comfort, even after wearing it for long periods.
 
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Superior Design and a Great Game Catalog
on January 31, 2017
Posted by: Sinjin
While technically inferior on paper when it comes down to raw stats and specs, the PlayStation VR vaults effortlessly over and ahead of its PC cousins when it comes to consumer friendliness, comfort, and game selection, despite many of its launch titles having already established their virtual roots on the PC. PSVR makes a great first impression with its somewhat accessible price point of $399. Admittedly, we’re talking about a peripheral that costs more than the system that runs it, but we are also well below the price of either of the VR options for PC, and PSVR doesn’t require an expensive PC to run it.
The first thing I noticed about the PSVR was just how comfortable it was. I wear glasses (bifocals actually – even worse for VR) so I have been in a constant state of struggle with both the Rift and Vive for the past six months trying to maintain some level of comfort and functionality – usually moving my glasses low and keeping the headset high on my face, but the PSVR was intuitively easy and effortlessly flawless in not only fitting my face but presenting a crystal clear image with relatively no fuss. A button on the back of the headset allows you to stretch the headband open and a wheel on the back lets you crank it down as tight as you need. A button on the underside of the front of the headset allows you to freely telescope the eyepiece away from your face if you need to look around the room to find your controller or answer your phone.
The cord running off the headset is rather short; meant to connect to the longer multimedia cable via the breakaway connector, which reduces tripping hazards. An inline control box toggles power to the headset as well as controls the volume to any earbuds or headsets you choose to plug into the standard audio jack. While you can still enjoy up to 7.1 surround sound on your existing home theater, the only way to get authentically processed 3D sound relational to what you are seeing is through the headphone jack of the PSVR headset.
PlayStation VR doesn’t throw you into some magical VR world or crazy interface the moment your turn it on. It’s business as usual with a virtual giant screen version of what your TV is showing, allowing you familiar access to your PlayStation content using the standard menus. I immediately downloaded The Playroom VR app and proceeded to lose the next two hours of my life.
I was totally captivated by the content found in The Playroom VR; a free download that I encourage every PSVR owner to download and play immediately; especially if you have friends over, because these games offered some of the best party-style, game-night experiences I’ve had since Sports Champions on the PS3. These are the same style mini-games you might remember from the original Playroom that came with the PlayStation Camera – you remember those crazy little flying robots. Well, they are back and in a big way as you play inspired VR versions that will have you ghost busting, monster rampaging, shooting villains in the Wild West, rescuing robots in a Mario style 3D world, and even trying to collect some cheese while avoiding an evil feline. The fun factor is off the charts, and all but one game actually requires multiple players. Instructions will tell you how those others will interact. Sometimes they will take the controller while you interact with your head, and other times players will have to shout out instructions based on things they are seeing on the TV that you can’t see in your virtual view. I guarantee, this will be your go to game whenever family and friends want to check out your new VR setup.
PLAYSTATION VR VS “THE REST”
•ROOM SCALE: There is no denying how much better VR is when you can move around, even within a small area. The PlayStation camera is woefully ill-equipped to handle any movement beyond leaning side to side or thrusting your head forward. Spreading your arms out or even standing up is enough to trigger a pop-up warning that you are out of camera view.
•MOTION CONTROLLERS: Vive still has the best controllers on the market but that claim will be challenged when Oculus Touch arrives in December. PlayStation VR falls back on last-gen tech with its PlayStation Move wands that rely on problematic camera tracking. When the tracking works it’s great but when it fails and you are forced to constantly hold down the Options button to recalibrate or re-center your view the immersion is lost.
•CONTENT: PSVR has at least 20 titles available now with another 30 coming in the next ten weeks. While this may pale in comparison to the 500+ games of the Vive keep in mind most of those are nothing more than tech demos or proof of concept experiments. If you want to count actual games that people will keep coming back to play PSVR has this locked at launch and will only cement its success in coming months.
•SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Any PC VR solution is going to require a meaty PC costing upwards of $1000, and while Rift and Vive are technically superior on paper the proof is in the viewing. Resolution might be lower but Sony is cranking out an impressive 120Hz refresh rate that makes any PSVR game a joy to play and not one trace of motion sickness. While the verdict is still out on whether the PS4 Pro will enhance PSVR, rest assured that even on an original system or the newer slim your VR experience will be exceptional.
•AUDIO: I didn’t even realize the PSVR headset had a hidden microphone until we played a few of the Playroom VR games that digitally processed my voice into some chipmunk version of Godzilla. As far as 3D audio, you are free to hook up buds or headphones to the inline jack and enjoy immersive 3D audio. The included buds sound great but the uneven cable length was problematic as they kept getting tugged out of my ear.
•EASE OF USE/INSTALLATION: All three VR solutions were super-easy to install thanks to amazing step-by-step instructions that walked you through the process. The only difference for me was I have easier access to my PC than my home theater setup so digging around behind my PS4 and hooking everything up was a bit more of a chore. PSVR is simple to use for anyone who is remotely familiar with the PS4 interface. In fact, nothing has changed really. The processor box outputs a high quality 1080p/4K pass-through signal for non-VR games and a compressed lower-quality video for mirrored VR content. I did notice some compression blocking and artifacts on a few games, like watching a low-quality YouTube video, but they always resolved themselves. The headset is the linchpin of the whole setup. It is easily the most versatile and comfortable headset on the market, great for passing around to multiple players and easy to wipe down if things get too sweaty, unlike the absorbent spongy foam seals on the competition.
•PRICE: PlayStation VR is the most affordable VR system at launch, coming in at $399, with Oculus Rift coming in second at $599 followed by the Vive at $799. Also keep in mind you only need a $300 PlayStation to run the PSVR while the other two options require a $1000 PC. So for roughly $800 you can dive into the world of VR with the confidence of an existing library of games and the backing of a major player like Sony.
The PlayStation VR has several things going for it; superior design, a great and growing game catalog, ease of use, an established user base, and the backing of a company with a focus on gaming. The Vive and Rift were made by hardware people, and you are at the mercy of third-parties for the quality and quantity of the content. Sony is bringing you amazing first-party titles and collaborating with all the major players in VR game development to bring you the largest library of quality VR titles of all the available platforms.
VR may or may not be the future of gaming, but it’s a fantastic way to explore new worlds and new gaming possibilities and a definitive step forward in the evolution of entertainment.
My Best Buy number: 2365302027
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience the lifelike thrill of virtual reality with the Oculus Rift. The remote, OLED display and IR LED sensor help you navigate through virtual worlds, while rotational and positional tracking let you play exclusive games like Lucky's Tale. The clear, high resolution on the Oculus Rift takes you even closer to reality.
 
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Most User-friendly VR on the market.
on January 7, 2017
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After a failed attempt in the 90's, virtual reality is coming back big, with no less than three major pieces of hardware releasing this year in an attempt to put gamers in the game like never before. The Oculus Rift, is the more affordable and frankly, more user-friendly of the two PC VR solutions available. The HTC Vive may offer more interactivity with its hand controllers and full body tracking, but it also requires a more advanced setup and potentially dedicated game space. The Oculus Rift comes in $200 cheaper than the Vive and requires a much less complicated setup. While it lacks hand controllers (sold separately) it does ship with an Xbox One gamepad and a wireless USB receiver. The Oculus Rift is also better suited for seated gaming experiences, although there are some titles that will ask you to stand for better engagement.
Out of the box the Oculus Rift is fairly impressive from its slick packaging to its intuitive step-by-step setup. No crazy manuals or wiring diagrams here…just go to the web address, download the setup app and start following the prompts. Honestly, it was probably the best installation experience of any piece of electronics hardware in my 35 years of playing with technology. My only hiccup was not realizing my GTX980ti card only had one HDMI port, delaying my installation until the next day when I could go purchase a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter so I could run the Oculus Rift and my TV at the same time.
The setup procedure walks you through connecting the headset sensor (thing that looks like a microphone stand), the headset, and the Xbox controller. When you get to a certain point you are prompted to put on the headset to continue the installation and that is the magic moment when you are transported from Kansas to Oz. There is a calibration slider to adjust the width of the lenses that will help focus the image and top and side Velcro straps can be adjusted to hopefully find a comfortable fit.
I say “hopefully” because I wear glasses and it took me about three days to finally figure out how to keep this headset on for more than ten minutes without my glasses digging into my nose. Pro tip: Pull the top Velcro strap extra tight to lift the goggles so they don’t push down on your nose. Those with glasses may find they have to first insert their glasses into the goggles then carefully put both on at the same time – a skill I have quickly honed over the past week. No matter how tight the straps there is always a small gap around your nose, so there is a potential of light bleed unless your room is dark, but you really have to be looking to see it. Actually, I appreciated this thin connection to the real world in case I needed to locate the controller or check my position in the room – not that you move around that much.
Nothing can really prepare you for the experience you are about to have once everything is ready to go. The main menu for the Oculus Rift also serves as the gateway to your existing library of games and apps as well as personal profile data, friends list, and the online store where you can preview, purchase and launch games without ever having to remove the headset, all from the comfort of your real couch or favorite chair, but magically transported to a virtual apartment with fireplace and full 360-degree panoramic view.
Perhaps the worst thing about the Oculus Rift is the inability to express just how amazingly cool it really is. Until you actually try it for yourself it’s impossible to express the level of immersion you feel, which makes it challenging to review the hardware or any of the 30+ games I have loaded up. Screenshots and videos do nothing to communicate the feeling of complete personal integration into the game. Thankfully, those who purchase an Oculus Rift will find plenty of freebies to help get them acclimated to this new world including video and photo viewers, some delightful VR short films, and a totally charming and addictive game called Lucky’s Tale that will impact gamers with the same severity as Mario did the first time he appeared in his first 3D game. Another title, Dream Deck, is a collection of short demos and experiences that only hint at the potential of this amazing device.
There is a surprising amount of content already available for the Oculus Rift, both on the Oculus store as well as on Steam. Some titles are actually available on both platforms, but sadly, games purchased on Steam won’t carry over to the Oculus library, making it a bit more cumbersome when you have to launch a game from your monitor/TV then slip on the goggles.
Games and apps are rated for comfort or level of intensity, but this doesn’t always translate into the potential for motion sickness. Ironically, some of the more physically relaxing games have a greater potential for nausea. Seemingly innocent walking-around games like The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and Albino Lullaby have a certain disconnect between your brain and body that could cause VR sickness, and if you feel this coming on in the slightest I encourage you to stop playing. Full-on motion sickness can take several hours to shake off. Conversely, intense racing games like Radial-G or Project Cars are fairly innocuous to your inner ear. Basically any game that presents a seated experience like EVE Valkyrie or EVE Gunjack or games with a gods-eye view like Marble Mountain or Lucky’s Tale are surprisingly comfortable despite the intensity of the actual experience. The one exception to these findings would be The Climb, an immersive rock-climbing simulation where, if you fall, will have you possibly losing your balance and grabbing out to catch yourself – at least it did me.
After playing/experiencing nearly 30 titles over the past week if I had to pick a favorite it would be tough. EVE Valkyrie is easily the most complete and totally immersive game from a traditional standpoint with a captivating interface that puts Minority Report to shame. From a pure sense of wonderment there is a demo for a game called Mythos of the World Axis that created this impossibly detailed model right before my eyes and allowed me to control this little cloaked figure as he ran around trying to unshackle ME, who was chained to the game world. I was able to move around and get down close enough to inspect this 3D world that looked like somebody had constructed a real 3D miniature set out of real wood and stone. Even during the opening moments as the main character is being lowered down on a rickety lift, he appears right in front of you face like a spider descending on a strand of webbing and you swear you could pluck him from the world and hold him in your hand. If you get an Oculus Rift I encourage you to pick up this free demo.
Audio plays a huge part of the immersion in most of the experience on the Oculus Rift, and I was impressed at just how good the sound was coming from the built-in speakers on the headset. In a game like EVE Valkyrie where you are searching for hidden salvage and using positional audio for clues, it is imperative for quality sound and Oculus delivers, but if you want, you can flip the earpieces aside and use your own headset.
The only real downside to the Oculus Rift at this point is the price of admission. $600 is admittedly a bit costly for what is arguably a niche piece of hardware; especially when you factor in the beast of a computer you are going to need to run one. All said and done, you are looking at around $2000 if you want to join this first generation of VR. I suppose the initial lack of hand controllers is also a factor; especially if you hear from anyone who has played with the Vive and talks about how cool it is to physically interact in VR, but the Oculus Touch is available for another $200 and solves that problem nicely.
Another potential downside is that while VR gaming is great for the person wearing the headset it’s not terribly exciting for anyone else in the room, unless watching the player’s reactions to their experience holds any entertainment value for more than ten minutes. While the VR gamer is transported to a new world you are left watching the 2D monitor which may be showing split-view windows of a 3D game, a 2D view of whatever the player is looking at in their world, or in some cases, nothing at all. Unlike the PSVR, Rift gaming is very much a solo experience.
From the moment I opened the box to the moment I’m wrapping up this review, I was never once disappointed and continue to be impressed more and more with each new title I explore.
My Best Buy number: 236530202
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bring your real hands into virtual environments with this pair of controllers for Oculus Rift. Natural gestures and finger movements create a sense of true hand presence for more realistic, memorable, and tactile VR. Constellation tracking lets you manipulate objects in your virtual environment with extraordinary precision. This is an Oculus Rift accessory only. Rift headset sold separately.
 
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This is a GAME CHANGER!
on January 4, 2017
Posted by: Sinjin
The first thing you’ll have to overcome is the $200 sticker shock, which may seem like a lot until you realize that when you combine that with the cost of the Rift you’re now at the same cost as the Vive that came with the controllers. This actually makes it a nicer option for those gamers who prefer using the Xbox controller and playing from a seated position, since you aren’t being forced to buy controllers you may not want. But let’s be honest…YOU WANT THESE!
Opening the box reveals only a few items resting in the foam insert including a pair of Touch controllers, a secondary sensor, a Rock Band adapter, and a pair of AA batteries. As with the Rift, the setup is elegantly simple with onscreen instructions for connecting, positioning, and calibrating your new sensor then walking you through the specific ways you can use your new Touch controllers. There is even a delightful demo that has you interacting with a cute robot.
The first thing you’ll notice is just how comfortable the Touch controllers are; so comfortable you’ll soon forget you are even holding them thanks to their extreme light weight and contoured grip. The buttons are, for the most part, easy to access, although I found I would often hit the Menu button with the lower pad of my thumb when trying to press one of the lettered buttons. It took me several hours to learn to arch my thumb.
The magic really happens when you load up any of the Touch-supported games or experiences. Unlike the Vive that usually shows you virtual versions of the controllers or maybe replaces them with a gun or device the Oculus Touch tends to show virtual hands that you can then use to grab guns or gadgets within the game. Through clever use of a grip trigger, index trigger, and thumbstick you can intuitively replicate realistic hand movements including pointing and grasping items or even making a fist; all of which are expertly used in the various games and experiences.
Playing a game like Arizona Sunshine on the Oculus Touch just feels so much more natural when you are picking up items or gripping your gun, loading up your ammo belt, reloading your empty clip or even grabbing a grenade from your bandolier, pulling the pin, and tossing it. The hand movements are much more realistic than gripping the twin sticks of the Vive adding to the overall immersion. In a game like SUPERHOT where every microsecond counts, your ability to interact with the world around you with micro-precision is only possible with the Oculus Touch.
There are dozens of other games that are either coming out specifically for the Touch or in the case of a game like The Climb being updated to support the new controllers in a way that is actually redefining the original gameplay. I enjoyed playing around with Crytek’s rock-climbing simulation but was always partly removed from the immersion because I was using a gamepad, but now with the Touch and being able to reach up and physically grab and pull myself up these cliffs the experience is exponentially better and totally realistic. There are dozens of Touch-enabled titles already available and more coming out each week.
The addition of a second sensor also allows for more standing experiences, but you still don’t have the room-scale freedom that the Vive offers. This means you can’t walk around nearly as much, but it also means you don’t have to dedicate a room to the Rift. As long as you can take one or two steps in any direction and spin around you are ready to go.
The bottom line is that if you own an Oculus Rift then you definitely need to get the Touch. It may be a major purchase up front, but it will make many of the games you already own and almost all of the new ones coming out infinitely better. Before the Touch you were mostly using your headset to look around a game that you were playing with a controller just like any other video game, but with the Oculus Touch you now get to physically interact with these virtual worlds on a new level of realism that will blow your mind and change the way we play games moving forward.
My Best Buy number: 2365302027
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Reboot the franchise with this Lego Dimensions Ghostbusters story pack. None of this would be complete without Ecto 1, and you can ride about all day long while using your Proton Blaster to good effect. The Ghostbusters Adventure World and exclusive Battle Arena let you battle it out in this Lego Dimensions Ghostbusters story pack.
 
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poor choice of franchise
on September 27, 2016
Posted by: Sinjin
Seems like an odd choice for a major Story Pack with pedestal update considering they already did a Ghostbusters last year and the new one was a flop that Sony has already killed. Harry Potter would have been much better jumbo kit. We definitely need STAR WARS!
My Best Buy number: 2365302027
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Battle friends and foes with the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro console. Its 1TB capacity lets you store plenty of games without an external hard drive, and the dual-shock controller improves your hands-on gaming experience. See enemies in clear, vibrant detail with the included HDMI cable of the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro console.
 
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Not next-gen without 4k UHD BD
on September 8, 2016
Posted by: Sinjin
I skipped the Xbox One S because it had no ATMOS assuming that Sony would never be so shortsighted as to release a new console without the latest BD tech - a tech THEY invented. So now I have a $9000 4k/UHD Atmos home theater and no consoles that fully support next-gen video and audio. This is a sad day for PlayStation. At least Microsoft can fix their issue with a firmware update. Sony just lost the race before it even started. $400 for half the storage and half the functionality as its main competitor.
My Best Buy number: 2365302027
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Battle friends and foes with the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro console. Its 1TB capacity lets you store plenty of games without an external hard drive, and the dual-shock controller improves your hands-on gaming experience. See enemies in clear, vibrant detail with the included HDMI cable of the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro console.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
4 Blu-ray not a deal breaker
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Honestly I don't get why poeple are making a huge about the ps4 pro not having a 4k bluray. Who still buys the physical disc now in days? They are pretty much obsolete, such as when the cassettes got overshadowed by bluray. Sony is aiming for the future. In the future NO ONE is going to have discs, everything is going to be in a digital library. The last time I ever bought a bluray disc was in 2011. I asked all my friends, some average people, some more tec oriented, and none of them could remember the last time they bought a blurray. Now we have services such as netflix, Hulu, youtube, etc.(and probably a lot more in the future) that provide 4k quality with tons of diversity and at the fraction of the cost of bluray discs.
disc required for TRUE 4K
September 10, 2016
You and your friends might not be buying discs anymore but you are also not seeing TRUE 4K. Netflix and every other streaming service is compressing their stream to some degree so you will NEVER get the same quality picture that you will from a UDH disc. Plus - most major movies don't even come to Netflix anymore. Their 4K selection has been stagnant for almost a year now - unless you like Adam Sandler movies and stand-up comedy. PS4 Pro not having a 4K disc player is a huge oversight that will cost them dearly - if not now, certainly in 2017.
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Sony PlayStation VR Launch Bundle:Immerse yourself in a virtual-reality gaming world with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle. Experience body-responsive gaming with the two PlayStation Move motion controllers. The built-in camera lets you take clear photos, and the stereo headphones provide rich sound. Challenge your gaming ability with the VR Worlds game included with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
An Honest and Sincere Review Before you Buy!
By Oldboy
Okay so first thing is first, I have tried the Vibe, the oculus rift and the Samsung S6 Edge with VR. This one would be in last place. Don't get me wrong it is very fun and comfortable but we have all seen the "Youtube" reviews and game play but honestly it is not as nice as it seems. Graphics look like 480p on a CRT monitor. If you don't believe me try it out yourself. When I let my wife play and I saw the game play on my TV it looks awesome, very sharp and clear. The headset looks 480p at best. Again I did have fun and I even bought four launch games. So far I have played all the VR World games and the VR demos which I suggest you play first before buying any games. So I just want you to be aware that if you are expecting 1080p or even 720p resolution you will be disappointed. This is why I cannot give it 5 stars. I know I have the ability to return if I am not happy and I am not. I will keep it and see how the PS 4 Pro improves this. But honestly, I think this will be just like the Xbox Kinect and die off soon if the resolution does not improve. Again this is my opinion just thought you all would like to read an honest review before you buy. It has been fun so far but I am not yet convinced it was worth $499. Only time will tell. I plan to update this after the PS4 Pro releases which I have preorder as well. Try a demo first before you buy so that if you are indecisive you can finally see if it is worth it.
Last plce in specs but first place in FUN!
October 15, 2016
Agreed that the PSVR is weak on paper - its actually a single 1920x1080p screen so each eye gets 960x1080. Sony is doing a few tricks to make this look better than the PC VR options, mostly with 120hz so its super smooth and no motion sickness. BATMAN VR is a prime example of next-gen graphics being used in VR. Keep in mind that what spectators see on the TV (via the splitter) is very low resolution - about half the quality of what the wearer sees.
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Experience immersive entertainment options with this Sony 4K Blu-ray player. Its Ultra HD resolution provides exceptionally detailed screen images with increased brightness and more realistic color, and its support of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X provides cinema-quality sound. This Sony 4K Blu-ray player supports high-resolution audio formats for more accurate music reproduction.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Worth the wait
By Sinjin
After a poor experience with Samsung and still no Atmos support on Xbox One I was happy to find that the Sony X800 is virtually flawless for my needs - those being playing 4K uHD discs and the occasional 1080p BD. Don't really care about apps. My Sony 940D has all those already.
As a disc player the setup was easy, load times are fast and there is a nice resume feature. Was startled the first time the entire front flipped down for a 5" tray. Also - ATMOS listeners will need to toggle a certain setting (forget the name but it's 3rd one down list) to send pure bitstream for Atmos playback. Took me 40 mins to figure that one out. Odd that player would ship with Atmos defaulted to disabled.
Watched a dozen movies already; Batman, Hunger Games, Bourne, Suicide Squad, San Andreas, Magnificent 7, Star Trek(s) and they ALL look incredible and sound amazing.
GREAT player at a very fair price. Xbox offers gaming for same money but I've never watched a movie on Xbox that didn't have skipping and/or lip-sync issues and still no Atmos till April update.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Atmos setting
March 13, 2017
YEP! That's the one. :-)
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Experience immersive entertainment options with this Sony 4K Blu-ray player. Its Ultra HD resolution provides exceptionally detailed screen images with increased brightness and more realistic color, and its support of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X provides cinema-quality sound. This Sony 4K Blu-ray player supports high-resolution audio formats for more accurate music reproduction.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Worth the wait
By Sinjin
After a poor experience with Samsung and still no Atmos support on Xbox One I was happy to find that the Sony X800 is virtually flawless for my needs - those being playing 4K uHD discs and the occasional 1080p BD. Don't really care about apps. My Sony 940D has all those already.
As a disc player the setup was easy, load times are fast and there is a nice resume feature. Was startled the first time the entire front flipped down for a 5" tray. Also - ATMOS listeners will need to toggle a certain setting (forget the name but it's 3rd one down list) to send pure bitstream for Atmos playback. Took me 40 mins to figure that one out. Odd that player would ship with Atmos defaulted to disabled.
Watched a dozen movies already; Batman, Hunger Games, Bourne, Suicide Squad, San Andreas, Magnificent 7, Star Trek(s) and they ALL look incredible and sound amazing.
GREAT player at a very fair price. Xbox offers gaming for same money but I've never watched a movie on Xbox that didn't have skipping and/or lip-sync issues and still no Atmos till April update.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Upconverting follow-up
March 14, 2017
I hadn't watched any normal BD's in my original review but since then I've watched several including; Dr. Strange, Ghost Busters 3D, Moana, Captain America Civil War, and TRON (the new one). I'm not sure what voodoo Sony is using but these non-4K movies look exponentially better that they EVER did on my PS4. Apparently upconverting at the player level is much better than the X1 chip in my 75x940D. Just another great reason to invest in the X800.
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Experience immersive entertainment options with this Sony 4K Blu-ray player. Its Ultra HD resolution provides exceptionally detailed screen images with increased brightness and more realistic color, and its support of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X provides cinema-quality sound. This Sony 4K Blu-ray player supports high-resolution audio formats for more accurate music reproduction.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
UBP-X800
By milwtom from Crown Point, Indiana
Purchased this to replace my Samsung 8500 and to pair with my X940D Sony. I am totally happy with this unit. The worst part for me with the Samsung was that terrible remote that came with the 8500. Couldn't ask for much more for $300.00. Just wish they had a better selection for the 2 free movies.
freebies
March 14, 2017
at least they weren't forcing Creed on you like Philips bundle :-) But yes, their selection was disappointing. At least you get a better selection in the follow-up offer where you can pick movies for 60% off.
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Sony PlayStation VR Launch Bundle:Immerse yourself in a virtual-reality gaming world with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle. Experience body-responsive gaming with the two PlayStation Move motion controllers. The built-in camera lets you take clear photos, and the stereo headphones provide rich sound. Challenge your gaming ability with the VR Worlds game included with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle.
 

Will these be stocked on store on October 13th? If so will there be a limited amount? If thats the case home many will be stocked in store?

No exact numbers but my store has more than 5 of each sku two days after launch. Interest is high but not a lot of people with $500 to drop on a peripheral.
7 years, 5 months ago
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Sony PlayStation VR Launch Bundle:Immerse yourself in a virtual-reality gaming world with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle. Experience body-responsive gaming with the two PlayStation Move motion controllers. The built-in camera lets you take clear photos, and the stereo headphones provide rich sound. Challenge your gaming ability with the VR Worlds game included with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle.
 

In the bundle package does it come with a camera stand?

Yes- I has the same flat bendable stand that the square camera did. Works great!
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Sony PlayStation VR Launch Bundle:Immerse yourself in a virtual-reality gaming world with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle. Experience body-responsive gaming with the two PlayStation Move motion controllers. The built-in camera lets you take clear photos, and the stereo headphones provide rich sound. Challenge your gaming ability with the VR Worlds game included with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle.
 

Do you. Have to buy seprete games for the PlayStation vr. Or will it work with games you already own. Thanks

You can play any game or watch any HDMI content passing through the box in cinema mode but you will need a VR-supported game to take full advantage of the hardware.
7 years, 5 months ago
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This Sony 4K HDR TV boasts 4K technology for vibrant hues. Its X940D series features a bold 75-inch screen and slim design. Wires remain hidden, and the unit is easily wall mounted. This television has a 4K Processor X1 and 4K X-Reality PRO for crisp video. This Sony 4K HDR TV is easy to control via voice commands.
 

Which 3D glasses do I need for xbr75x940d

Any Active 3D glasses should work but I can confirm firsthand that the Sony 500A glasses are awesome.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-battery-operated-active-3d-glasses-black/5641331.p?id=1219700671596&skuId=5641331
7 years, 6 months ago
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This Sony 4K HDR TV boasts 4K technology for vibrant hues. Its X940D series features a bold 75-inch screen and slim design. Wires remain hidden, and the unit is easily wall mounted. This television has a 4K Processor X1 and 4K X-Reality PRO for crisp video. This Sony 4K HDR TV is easy to control via voice commands.
 

Does at least one of the Sony XBR 940D's HDMI inputs/outputs support ARC(audio return channel)? If so does it support DTS HD master and Dolby Atmos etc? Also are all the HDMI inputs 2.0a and HDCP 2.2 compliant?

Yes to all those questions. HDMI 4 is your ARC input.
7 years, 6 months ago
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This Sony 4K HDR TV boasts 4K technology for vibrant hues. Its X940D series features a bold 75-inch screen and slim design. Wires remain hidden, and the unit is easily wall mounted. This television has a 4K Processor X1 and 4K X-Reality PRO for crisp video. This Sony 4K HDR TV is easy to control via voice commands.
 

Does this do HDR10 and/or Dolby Vision? Is this a 10 bit?

It is 10bit and it is HDR10 but no Dolby Vision. There are only 2-3 titles that even support Dolby Vision and they are on Vudu. Dolby Vision is very niche and likely to vanish (imo).
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This Sony 4K HDR TV boasts 4K technology for vibrant hues. Its X940D series features a bold 75-inch screen and slim design. Wires remain hidden, and the unit is easily wall mounted. This television has a 4K Processor X1 and 4K X-Reality PRO for crisp video. This Sony 4K HDR TV is easy to control via voice commands.
 

I cannot turn off 3D display when watching 3D content while on HBO on demand. The 3d settings box on the right side of the Tv stays. I have a Sony 75 inch XBR75X940D. When I exit the menu, it doesnt save the settings.

I had similar issue with Bluetooth setting not wanting to stick. Cold-boot the TV. Press and hold power button on remote for 5+ seconds to turn TV OFF. You'll know you got a good reboot if you see swirling color dots and the Sony logo. Android seems really weird about it's settings and smart apps. I have to cold boot about once a week it seems to clear up little things like Netflix issues, etc.
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