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- First reviewDecember 8, 2009
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The thrill and allure of the Skyrim series is that you get to choose who your character will become. Do you wish to uphold the powers of good? Then use your skills to battle evil. Care to switch it up and fight with the bad guys for a change? The freedom is yours. In a game where every choice you make affects the future outcome of the storyline, it's easy to become lost in this ethereal and transcendent land of lore. With The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition, you have access to the iconic story of the original game, as well as the official Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn add-ons for an immersive experience you won't soon forget.The storytelling and adventure of The Elder Scrolls comes to life in one comprehensive experience with this Legendary Edition that places additional weapons, armor, spells and shouts at your disposal. In Dawnguard you have the option of battling the Vampire Lord Harkon as a member of the ancient order to save the sun, or becoming a Vampire Lord yourself. Explore the vast island of Solstheim, off the coast of Morrowind, whose lands are littered with ash wastes and glacial valleys. As you become more powerful with shouts that bend the will of your enemies and even tame dragons, you come closer to facing off against your deadliest adversary — the first Dragonborn. Create a home for your character that reflects your style — from a simple, single-room cottage to a sprawling compound complete with armory, alchemy laboratory and more. Hearthfire lets you purchase land and build from the ground up with tools, such as the drafting table and carpenter's workbench, that transform clay, stone and logs into structures and furnishings. You can even adopt children to bring the light of youth to your hearth. The Elder Scrolls gives you the chance to live another life in another world that has consequences and choices, just like this life on Earth. Except in Skyrim, you get the added perk of battling vampires and dragons to spice things up.
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4
A nice upgrade from Elder Scroll IV: Oblivion
on December 28, 2013
Posted by: Der
from Overland Park, KS
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was a big fan of Elder Scroll IV: Oblivion and Skyrim is a nice upgrade. The graphics are better, smoother and more detailed. The world is still expansive with nearly endless side missions, tasks and interactions to be had. This xBox 360 game does have very long load times at certain points which breaks the game play but outside of that, I'm very happy with my experience.
My Best Buy number: 2017237462
My Best Buy number: 2017237462
What's great about it: Graphics, expansive world, mission options, flexilibity
What's not so great: Long loading times
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Blade Runner: The Final Cut [4 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [UItraViolet] [Blu-ray/DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7261/7261106_sa.jpg)
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5
Finally, a Complete Collection of Blade Runner!
on June 10, 2013
Posted by: Der
from Overland Park, KS
Verified Purchase:Yes
Blade Runner has seen five different versions over the years and this set includes all of them. That means you get the Theatrical Cut, International Cut, Director's Cut, Final Cut and the special Workshop Cut. All five versions come with this set plus a few fun extras for collectors. You can a small model of Deckard's police car, a hologram image from the film and a small hardcover film art book. The discs themselves come in a standard Blu-Ray box with enough holders for the five discs, but nothing fancy on that end.
My Best Buy number: 2017237462
What's great about it: All 5 versions of the film in one box set
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy your digital books, magazines and newspapers with this Barnes & Noble NOOK Simple Touch BNRV300 digital reader that features a 6" touch-screen display. At 7.5 oz., this device easily tags along when you're on the go.
Customer Rating
4
Fantastic eInk eReader from an Actual Bookstore
on January 13, 2012
Posted by: Der
from Overland Park, KS
I travel a great deal for business and have always hated finishing a book while I wasn't home because that meant I had nothing else with me. This, and the fact that the Nook Simple Touch is incredibly compact and light, pushed me to finally do some significant research and pick an eReader. I wanted eInk, for my eyes, which really narrowed things down to the Amazon Kindle and the Nook Simple Touch (yes I know about the Kobo and Sony). The Kindle can be purchased cheaper, though without a touch screen and with ads and the Kindle Touch, while the same price, still includes ads and Amazon has a smaller, granted not by much, eBook store in comparison to Barnes & Nobel. The Nook has great battery life, fantastic screen quality and the screen refresh is actually smoother than the Kindles'. There is a hidden browser, but it's kind of buggy, which is probably why it's hidden. The only issue I have is that sometimes the WiFi can't see to make a connection to the Nook store and requires a full reboot of the Nook.
What's great about it: Super light, compact design, crisp screen quality, easy to use WiFi and Store.
What's not so great: More developed Web Browser would make it perfect, sometimes WiFi needs to be rebooted.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4
Red vs Blue Continues to Shine w/ Better Graphics
on January 13, 2012
Posted by: Der
from Overland Park, KS
I've been watching Red vs Blue since EB Games was around and sold the DVD's in-store. Season 8 was the first time you saw true, customized CGI animation for the series that broke away from the normal confines of the Halo games, both console and PC. Season 9 takes this a notch higher with more free form CGI and graphics. Rooster Teeth (the production company) is finally able to do whatever they want to bring the Red vs Blue world to life and does so in an intense, dramatic, hilarious 9th season of their famous web series. I can't wait for season 10! PS Tucker did it!
What's great about it: Hilarious, awesome graphics, fun characters and exciting, deep story.
What's not so great: No Blu-Ray sadly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Kinect for Xbox 360. (Flash demo) Have you ever wanted to play video games, but feel intimidated by the number of buttons that populate the controller? Kinect delivers an exciting new way to play video games, and the only controller you need — is you. Kinect gets everyone in the room off the couch and right into the excitement of the game, laughing, cheering and moving together. See a ball on screen? Wind back and give it a kick. Revolutionary technology includes body recognition that captures your body movements and mirrors your motions in the game, making you the controller. Prepare to experience gaming like never before with the Kinect for Xbox 360. Innovative full-body tracking technology allows your movements to be captured and reflected on-screen. Kinect lets you compete in exciting sporting events in a track-and-field arena, paddle down roaring rapids, pet adorable lions and tigers, unleash your smooth driving skills on fast courses or show off your slick dance moves — all in the comfort of your living room. Control your Xbox 360 with a wave of the hand or a simple gesture and easily connect with friends and family for video chats, online gameplay and more. Kinect is fully compatible with all Xbox 360 models, and the easy-to-use controls make it simple to get off the couch and get into the game.
Customer Rating
4
Great Motion Control if you Have a Large Enough Ro
on January 8, 2012
Posted by: Der
from Overland Park, KS
The functionality of Kinect is fantastic but that assumes you have a large enough roo to play in. We also ran into a small issue mounting the device to the top of our TV. While every commercial shows the Kinect attached to the top of the TV, this is a separate piece that you must purchase and it's not even from Microsoft. We did purchase an aftermarket zoom device for smaller rooms and it seems to help some.
What's great about it: Motion Games work very well.
What's not so great: Seems like a Wii without a controller.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Durability
4
Comfort
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![Paul [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2011]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2871/2871185_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Pegg & Frost Pair Great With Rogen
on January 8, 2012
Posted by: Der
from Overland Park, KS
I'm a huge fan of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's first two buddy films, Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. This movie doesn't quite rank as high as those two on my list, but it is still hilarious and the cast, for the most part, does a great job bringing the story along. Kristen Wiig's character seems to be pretty over the top as she develops, but aside from her unnecessary vulgar scenes, the movie is fun and enjoyable and I look forward to Pegg & Frost's next film.
What's great about it: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, need I say more?
What's not so great: Wiig is unnecessarily vulgar
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Join Mario in a new, eye-popping adventure with stunning 3D visuals. Jump, dash and hover your way through fully rendered 3D environments. Watch out for Goombas with tails and ink-spitting Piranha Plants along the way. With awesome 3D graphics and new and exciting features, Mario is more super than ever.Play through fully rendered 3D landscapes in Super Mario 3D Land. Use the Circle Pad to confidently move Mario through fun and exciting environments while the 3D visuals make it easier to judge distances and depth. Perform a rolling somersault attack, run fast with a dash move or put on the Tanooki suit for the first time on the 3DS, and use your tail to hover and perform floating jumps and attacks. Watch out for all-new enemies, including Goombas with tails and ink-spitting Piranha plants.
Customer Rating
5
Mario at his Best in First 3D Performance
on January 8, 2012
Posted by: Der
from Overland Park, KS
Nintendo does a fantastic job combining several different version of previous Mario games to bring this beautiful 3D world to life. While the game design, levels, enemies and power-ups are closer to the older NES and SNES Mario games, especially Mario 3 and Super Mario World, they combine the 3D style of Mario 64 and the Mario Galaxy series to give more depth and challenge to the Mario universe.
What's great about it: New power-ups, challenging levels
What's not so great: Only available for 3DS
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisThe Lylat system is in peril and only the Star Fox team can save it. Jump into your fighter and take off as Fox McCloud, and lead your squadron of fighters into fierce aerial battles to combat the evil forces of Andross. Travel from planet to planet throughout the Lylat system as you complete missions to save the galaxy from destruction. With your trusted wingmen Peppy, Slippy and Falco at your side, the enemy doesn't stand a chance in this 3D universe.Fly as the legendary Fox McCloud and lead your fearless squadron to victory in Star Fox 64 3D. Experience the action and excitement of this remastered Nintendo classic with rich 3D visuals that deliver an unbelievable sense of depth, distance and position as you avoid meteors and shoot enemy fighters out of the sky. Featuring overhauled graphics, Star Fox 64 3D makes effective use of the Nintendo 3DS' dual screens, placing the combat on the top screen and characters and dialogue on the bottom screen. Use the original controls in Nintendo 64 mode, or choose the Nintendo 3DS mode to use the Gyro Sensor and motion controls for a realistic gaming experience. Keep your fearless squadron strong by protecting your fellow fighters from being chased or captured in battle. Blast enemies, collect powerups and combat powerful bosses on each mission throughout the Lylat system. Team up with up to four friends using a local wireless connection, and watch their faces as they battle, thanks to the live video feed from the inner camera. Are you ready to save the galaxy from destruction?
Customer Rating
4
Star Fox 64 Hits a New Dimension W/ 3DS
on November 1, 2011
Posted by: Der
from Overland Park, KS
What a classic Nintendo game! Whether you're a fan of the original on the SNES or became a fan boy of the N64 version, the new Star Far 64 for 3DS will bring back those same feelings but with incredibly crisp graphics and sharp 3D. The only down side is that I'm used to the N64's fantastic controller and it's tough to get used to the new setup BUT the new control system with motion sensors is pretty sweet!
What's great about it: Solid game play with great replay potential and history
What's not so great: Controls are tough if you played the original
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisThe smell still lingers in the air, the delicious scent calling to you, teasing you. Your mouth waters but your heart drops. Your banana stash, the one you have conquered countless jungle foes and jumped deadly chasms in a mine cart to assemble, is missing. Controlled by a group of mischievous Tikis, the jungle creatures have betrayed you and raided your Banana Hoard. Now you'll have to jump, slap, run and fight to get back your bananas — but this time you'll have some major help. Equipped with his trusty backpack full of Peanut PopGuns and a Barrel Jet, Diddy Kong is ready to take on the Tikis with Donkey Kong, and this time, he's not leaving your side.For the first time ever in the Donkey Kong franchise, you and a friend will be able to play together at the same time in Donkey Kong Country Returns. You'll have even more abilities and special moves when you get a friend to navigate Donkey Kong's trusty sidekick, Diddy Kong. Navigate through lush jungles, tropical beaches and abandoned mines with the Wii Nunchuk controller's control stick, and express Donkey's outrage and brute force by having him slap the ground when you shake the Wii Remote. With mine carts, barrel cannons and side-scrolling action, this Donkey Kong adventure has all the features you loved in the original version paired with new challenges and enhanced graphics, including levels created with fully rendered 3D environments.
Customer Rating
4
Donkey Kong is back and better than ever!
on March 28, 2011
Posted by: Der
from Shawnee, KS
The original for the Super NES was one of my favorite games and, at the time, impressive as far as graphics are concerned.
This sequel brings you back to the jungle with a perfect balance of familiar settings, enemies and power-ups and new challenges, abilities and dangers. Whether you grew up with the original or are new to Nintendo, this game will be exciting and fun for you and even a friend! Taking one of the best parts of the New Super Marios Bros for Wii, in Donkey Kong Country Returns you and a friend can play together on the same screen at the same time. No more taking turns like in the SNES version. Now there is more teamwork so bigger challenges can be over come.
What's great about it: Team play, level layouts, controller configurations
What's not so great: Graphics are still not a priority for Nintendo
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Futurama, Vol. 5 [2 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/794ddb9c-0692-45e5-85d5-db8ebe53fb33.jpg)
This animated series from Simpsons creator Matt Groening follows the Planet Express crew through 13 episodes of intergalactic adventure, touching on hot topics ranging from evolution and mind swapping, to "robosexual" marriage.
Customer Rating
5
They're back baby!
on January 12, 2011
Posted by: Der
from Shawnee, KS
Futurama's return to a normal season of episodes was a lot of fun. The episodes are new and exciting and it leaves you hoping for yet another season. The season also includes the special holiday episode that came out later in the year.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Mobile Phones
Mobile Phones
Does Verizon have SIMM Chips for cell phones?
I am working in China and bought a SIMM chip from China Mobile. It works in any phone that I want to buy. The phone I purchased has two SIMM slots for travel. One now has the China Mobile chip and I'd like to get a Verizon SIMM when I get back to the US for leave. That way I don't need to keep up with two phones, charges, etc... I am currently a Verizon customer and would like to keep the service I have.
I'm sorry but Verizon does not use SIMM cards in any of their cell phones. Most companies do, but Verizon does not. Depending on the phone, if it is unlocked, should be able to be put on the Verizon network, but it depends on the phone model. Your best bet is to contact Verizon to find out. Otherwise you'll have to go with a different carrier or get a different phone.
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Der
Shawnee, KS
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Best Buy Mobile Phones
Do I have to start a new contract to get a new smart phone?
Do I have to start a new contract if i want a new smart phone?
You do not have to start a new contract, however, depending on how upgrading works with your current provider or plan, you might be required to pay full price for the phone which can be significantly higher than the price you get with a new contract.
Example: Verizon's Motorola Droid is $199 with a plan but $599 without a new plan.
It is best to contact your provider and find out when you can upgrade next or stop by Best Buy Mobile to see what phones cost without a contract.
Hope that was helpful.
Example: Verizon's Motorola Droid is $199 with a plan but $599 without a new plan.
It is best to contact your provider and find out when you can upgrade next or stop by Best Buy Mobile to see what phones cost without a contract.
Hope that was helpful.
14 years, 4 months ago
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Der
Lawrence, KS
Mobile Phones
Mobile Phones
choose btw tmobile my touch and iphone
My contract with sprint has being over and i want to go to a different phone company. Please help decide btw tmobile mytouch and iphone and the contarcts.
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The real trick here comes down to which is more important to you, the phone or the network. AT&T's network is far superior to T Mobiles, unless you live in a major U.S. city (E.g. Philadelphia, Chicago, L.A.). However, the MyTouch is a more reliable phone than the iPhone. While the iPhone has many advanced features and more Apps than any other phone it has recently been voted as the Worst Cellphone of all time when it comes to actually making calls. It has a very high call drop rate. The MyTouch is also more customizable than the iPhone but in reality the only phone that truly rivals the iPhone's abilities in the new Motorola Droid from Verizon which I currently have. It essentially does all that the iPhone does, with a smaller app store (which is growing every day) but it does have a slide out qwerty keyboard which the iPhone doesn't. Verizon's network is a little more reliable than AT&T's so that might be a good option. As far as price goes, Verizon and AT&T are pretty even but T Mobile will be the cheapest out of the three.
I hope this helps you.
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Motorola - DROID Mobile Phone - Black (Verizon Wireless)
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Der
Lawrence, KS