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In a strange and mystical land, a young boy and his gigantic feathered companion must rely on each other to navigate through towering, treacherous ruins filled with unknown dangers. Discover a truth greater than legend in this harrowing adventure.
 
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Excellent Set
on January 30, 2017
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Verified Purchase:Yes
The gameplay, the statue, even the packaging are exceptionally well done. Yes, there are some quirks with the movement controls (though some of the updates did help), but if you look beyond that, the story is emotional, engaging and immersive.
The collector's set includes a steelbook case, a book including the artwork, and a sheet of stickers in addition to the statue. All of this is in a nice cardboard box that looks like it's made out of wooden planks.
While the box is nice, I do wish it were a heaver gauge of cardboard, if not a different material. The top of mine was bowed in slightly and makes it a bit obvious that it's just cardboard... another material might have kept the illusion better. The Trico part of the statue has a good, solid feel to it, though the base feels a bit cheaper, and the boy is included separately and must be placed on Trico's head. The fit is decent, though I worried a bit about potentially breaking something when pressing him in.
The art book has a decent amount of content, and the steelbook is nice. The stickers are a bit strange in my view, they're a nice companion to the art book but not ones I would likely place elsewhere. I just keep the sheet with the rest of the set.
But overall, an excellent quality set, and well worth the wait!
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Go back to the beginning in this reimagined version of Ratchet & Clank for the PlayStation 4. Its deepened origin story is revealed through over an hour of cinematic movie sequences, and the new planets, game play and boss battles keep the experience fresh. Protect the Solana Galaxy again with the robust arsenal of weapons in Ratchet & Clank.
 
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Classic
on January 30, 2017
Posted by: TuxToaster
Verified Purchase:Yes
Ratchet & Clank is a classic. The inventive gameplay will keep you entertained for hours. I was glad this version was released for the PS4 as I wanted my son to be able to play it without having to set up an old PS2.
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Insignia™ NS-PD94592 adapter allows you to connect a computer with a mini DisplayPort output to devices with an HDMI input, such as a monitor, projector or TV, and supports up to 4K resolution at 30hz for clear playback.
 
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It Works
on January 30, 2017
Posted by: TuxToaster
Verified Purchase:Yes
Worked well for its intended purpose - used it to connect a 13" Macbook Pro to a 55" Vizio LCD and it produced a good, clear picture. No complaints here.
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Remote Loop keeps your Siri Remote safely tethered to your wrist so you won't have to worry about accidental slips or drops. The Remote Loop clicks into the Lightning connector on the remote for secure attachment and easy removal. And you can adjust the size for a snug and secure fit.The Remote Loop is compatible only with the Siri Remote for Apple TV (4th generation).
 
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Should Be Included With Remote
on January 30, 2017
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Verified Purchase:Yes
The strap works... but only barely. In my opinion, it should be included with every remote purchase. It's a bit awkward to actually use and does not lend itself well to most normal remote use... it's really only useful if you're playing a game and needing to flick the remote in a way where you might accidentally let go of it. But honestly, it's not the same as using a strap on a Wii remote... not nearly as comfortable (this strap is made of a textured plastic) and not as easy to adjust for a snug fit.
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Built specifically for the new Apple TV, the Siri Remote puts you in complete control. With Siri, simply use your voice to find what you want to watch. You can also use your finger on the Touch surface to interact with the new Apple TV. Swipe left or right. Up or down. You have all-new ways to navigate the new Apple TV quickly and easily. However, Apple TV can only connect to one remote at a time. If you wish to play multiple player games, you'll need an iOS device or controller.
 
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Works Great as Presentation Remote
on January 30, 2017
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I picked up an extra remote for use as a presentation remote for my laptop. There are some tools available (such as SiriMote) that enable you to pair the remote with your computer, and for this purpose it worked quite well.
Of course, as an Apple TV remote, it also works well and is simple and easy to use. My main complaint with the touch surface is it's easy to accidentally move the cursor or click on an item when picking up the remote. But otherwise, it does what it's designed to do, has great battery life and looks nice.
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Clash on the battlefields of tomorrow and choose your hero from a diverse cast of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and unleash an array of extraordinary powers and weapons. Engage your enemies in iconic locations from around the globe in the ultimate team-based shooter. Take your place in Overwatch. The world needs heroes.
 
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Lots of Fun
on January 30, 2017
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I picked this up for my son. Having played many Blizzard games, I was curious to see how their style adapted to the console, and I came away impressed. The storyline, the gameplay, the interface is all well done.
There are some minor quirks and issues some people have experienced, particularly with minor differences between different consoles and the PC version, but overall it's a winner.
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
I would recommend this to a friend!
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You take the lead as your team approaches a clean new area, free of color and chaos. With a smirk, you take it all in — you'll soon change that. Two teammates begin spraying down walls, floors, ceilings and every other imaginable surface with ink, claiming this territory as your own with a vivid wash of your colors. You and another fighter scan the area for enemies. The opposition never sees you as you sneak up and douse them in an ink bath they'll never forget. This turf is all yours — it's time to move on and paint the whole world in your team's colors.Get messy with Splatoon, a fun-filled third-person action shooter that challenges you to cover levels, and enemies, with a brilliant spray of colorful ink. Take on the role of an Inkling, a squid-like fighter ready to cover yourself and everything around you with your team's hues. Cover the terrain around you in ink to claim it, and spray walls to gain access to hard-to-reach areas. Earn high-powered super weapons by soaking your turf in ink, so you can cover your enemies in color or spray more territory. Put on your thinking cap to dream up devastating strategies, but don't forget to keep an eye on your turf — too much attention on the other team may lead to a redecoration of your own territory. Easily refill your tank or hide from enemies with just a touch of a button, or transform into a squid and dive into ink for a blazing-fast speed boost. Attack your own way with a multitude of control options thanks to the Wii U GamePad controller, including gyroscopic controls that let you look around, aim and more with precision. Band together with three friends and get online to take on other teams in four-on-four matches that will have you perched on the edge of your seat. A color-soaked battle awaits — are you ready to claim your turf?
 
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It's... Interesting
on January 30, 2017
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Being Nintendo's first foray into the 3D, first-person shooter style of game, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. The execution is surprisingly well done though, overall it looks pretty good, plays well, and has an interesting premise.
There are some nitpicks and things I'm not impressed with (do we really need the two annoying girls to go over updates EVERY time you enter the battle area? I think not.) but overall it's fun and a great option to have the style of play with your family without introducing unnecessary violence.
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With fifth-generation Intel Core processors, the latest graphics, and faster flash storage, the incredibly advanced MacBook Pro with Retina display moves even further ahead in performance and battery life.* *Compared with the previous generation.
 
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Excellent
on January 30, 2017
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I picked this up as a gift for my son, knowing full well what to expect given that I work with almost every generation and model of Apple device often. I intentionally chose this over the new Macbook Pro line because it offers great performance at a fair price.
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
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Two siblings have journeyed to a mysterious realm in search of their lost memories. They soon realize this land is not like theirs. It is completely acceptable to stack things on one's head, and they will soon have to learn this craft to uncover the truth of their pasts.Travel with two siblings to an all-new world where it is completely normal to stack things on one's head in World of Final Fantasy. Capture monsters and create powerful towers to battle foes. Customize your tower with the monsters' size, element and order to seize victory. With endless customization options at your disposal, you'll be able to enjoy great replayability and take advantage of the different combinations. Will you transform your monsters into ability-boosting magicites, level and evolve them to earn new specializations or just ride them across the vast landscapes? Explore the vertically stacked dungeons and channel the powerful abilities and magicite effects of your stacked monsters to overcome obstacles and progress. Are you ready to see how your monster-creating abilities stack up?
 
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Great Addition to the FF Franchise
on January 30, 2017
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This is a great addition to the Final Fantasy franchise. Graphics are well done, storyline is interesting and gameplay is fun and engaging.
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
I would recommend this to a friend!
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You've searched castle after castle for the princess, slid through too-many-to-count number of pipes, ridden Yoshi on thrilling adventures and tossed fireballs, flown, stood still like a statue and swam underwater. You've completed every level, found every warp world, battled with Bowser every time. You know the iconic levels so well, you can complete them with your eyes closed. Well, not any more.Get ready for the most creative, exciting and challenging Super Mario game to date with Super Mario Maker. Design, create and play your own levels on your Wii U GamePad, and then explore those levels created by Nintendo and players from around the world. Use your GamePad's touch screen to add enemies, blocks, pipes and more. Combine enemies, traps and items into unexpected twists to break conventions and add unique challenges. Choose from four distinct themes, such as Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros. U, each with unique art styles and features. Drop in the Mystery Mushroom item to transform into different characters at random, and unlock additional characters by completing 100 Mario Challenge mode or tapping in compatible amiibo figures. Are you ready to speed through courses in record fashion, battle Piranha Plant-shooting cannons, boost your abilities with powerup-tossing Lakitus and take on the Hammer Bros. riding on Bowser while bouncing on trampolines? Better yet, do all that, and then show off your own ideas.
 
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Tons of fun, Though a bit expensive.
on August 18, 2016
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Verified Purchase:Yes
What can I say, it's Mario. Though my kid had some complaints that it basically skips from classic Mario to Wii styling, missing a few variations in between.
I was hoping to pick it up a few weeks back when it was on sale for $29.99, but it was out of stock in all of the local stores and online, and a Best Buy associate told me it probably wasn't coming back by the looks of things. But it did, albeit back at the $60 price point, though some rewards coupons and a price match made the price more reasonable.
Really, my only complaint is the fact that the game costs $60 in the first place. I expect to pay that much for immersive, full action video games. A just released Call of Duty? Sure. A game that's a few months old but includes a Season Pass or Amiibo or some other bonus? Fine.
But a game to make your own Mario levels with only select elements from a couple of generations of Mario that's been out almost a year? Seems like the price point should be down to around $30 to make it an easier choice for people to get for their kids without breaking the bank.
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
My Best Buy number: 0961789709
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

When will the echo dot be restocked in New York grossgates mall's Best Buy?

These answers are generally provided by the community and not Best Buy directly, so your best bet for finding out when a particular store will receive future shipments.

That said, according to the website, the Crossgates Mall location does have the Dot in stock as I'm writing this.
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

I want to know this unit can take the office remotes also does it use wifi or connect to interview net

I'm not sure what you mean by taking the office remotes, playback is controlled by the buttons on the top of the speaker or by using voice commands.

It does, however, use Wifi to connect. When you first set up the device from your phone, you connect to a Wifi signal that the speaker puts out (something like Amazon-XYZ) and the Alexa app will connect to the speaker and walk you through telling it how to connect to your home Wifi network. Once finished, the Tap uses your wifi network to connect to Amazon. If you're away from home and not on wifi, the speaker still works, but the Alexa voice control does not.
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Amazon Tap is a portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled speaker that gives you rich, full-range sound. Just tap the microphone button and ask for music, hear news, search for information, order a pizza, and more with the Alexa Voice Service. Discover and enjoy music, all in one place. Just tap the microphone button and ask for a song, artist, or genre. Stream directly over Wi-Fi from Prime Music, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and more. When on the go, streaming music is just as easy using your phone or other mobile device’s hotspot. You can also connect via Bluetooth to your music—including iTunes.
 

Can this act as a remote speaker with Bluetooth streaming from an Amazon Echo. Also can this be an AirPlay speaker from an apple device? Can multiple Taps pick up streaming from a shared device?

1) It can be used as a remote Bluetooth speaker for the Amazon Echo Dot, but NOT the Echo itself to my knowledge, as the Echo only allows you to stream sound TO it, not FROM it to another device. The Dot does work however, and there have been articles suggesting using a Dot and a Tap together as a portable replacement for the Echo. There is one drawback, last I heard, the playback controls on the Tap will not work to control music coming from the Dot.

2) The Tap does not support AirPlay, but you can use it as a Bluetooth speaker from an Apple device in much the same way since both AirPlay and Bluetooth devices show up together on iPhones and Apple TVs.

3) Not to my knowledge, no. The one article I saw discussing multiple streaming suggested other bluetooth speakers (such as the UE Boom 2) that do support that feature if you need it.
 
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This SanDisk Ultra Fit SDCZ43-032G-A46 flash drive features a generous 32GB storage capacity, so you can easily take your music, movies, photos and other files with you. The 130MB/sec. maximum read speed ensures rapid data transfer.
 

Can this also be used in a 2.0 port?

I am looking for a USB flash drive that is not a slider. I have had a SanDisk for about a year and now the slider will not consistently stay out anymore. It is compatible with both 3.0 and 2.0. So I am wondering if this one is also compatible with both since I have both port types on my laptop.
Thanks.
Yes, it should work in a USB 2.0 port, albeit at USB 2.0 speeds. I'm pretty sure some of the machines I've used this exact model in only have USB 2 and it worked fine.
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