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Replacement Power Supply Video Cable and Wireless Controllers for Microsoft Xbox 360

March 15th, 2010 Xbox Reviews No comments

Replacement Power Supply Video Cable and Wireless Controllers for Microsoft Xbox 360




The is replacement power supply and HD component cable for Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming console. The high definition cable can also connect video to the normal yellow composite connection of the television. An optical cable is also included to get the best sound from your XBox 360. If you have never played with Dolby Digital Surround sound, then you are missing half the game!

4 Wireless XBox 360 Controllers (Microsoft Brand) and are also included in this kit.

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Precise Racing Chair Blue AK 200 Rocker Video Game Seat and Racing Wheel Mounting Set

March 13th, 2010 Xbox Reviews No comments

Precise Racing Chair Blue AK 200 Rocker Video Game Seat and Racing Wheel Mounting Set





* Everything you need to start a renown super realistic racing experience in one convenient package.

* The Award Winning Precise Racing Chair is made from top quality material (300lbs certified), ergonomic in design making it notably very comfortable (even on long hours), easy and light to carry around (21 lbs, 39×29x29 inch), and perfect for both indoors and out.

* Along with it is F1 sleek contoured design, adjustable wheel stand, washable fabric 2nd generation skin, six color choices, and pillowed headrest, the side tray attachment(s) provide advance gaming/simulation options for the hardcore gamers.

The GameWorld Network Magazine in their Review wrote:

* “Very comfortable and durable, easy to build, versatile, has lots of different add-ons; racing scheme is perfect for racing titles and keeps the wheel steady”

* “One of the best gaming chairs I have ever sat in. Perfect for PS3 and 360 gamers for anything, and also for racing simulators all around.”

Assembly

* Zero tools required. Pre-Assembled. Easy to put together in 5~20min.

* Easy to follow step by step assembly instructions included.

Attachemrnts, Skins, & Accessories

* Search Amazon for: “Precise Racing Chair”

QA

* THIS LISTING DOES NOT INCLUDE GAME COUNSOLE, GAME TITLE, RACING WHEEL OR PEDALS.

* Support any Wheel/Steering Control where the mounting clamp can attach to a flat solid surface.

* Works with all Logitech wheels. Note: Logitech G25 Wheel requires also a Shifter Side Tray (sold separately).

* “Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless steering wheel” requires a mounting adapter (sold separately) as it does not fix to a flat surface.

* There is no Pedal Mounting accessory that comes with this unit. The PEDAL-SET manufacturers often design them to optimally-perform while placed on the floor and they all have great Carpet-Gripper-System, thus negating the need for a Pedal Mount.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Chair
The Precise Racing Chair is a great buy. The chair was very easy to assemble. The chair is very comfortable for the very little padding. I really like that the chair doesn’t rock all the way back. This chair works great with the Logitech G25 racing wheel.

5 Stars Easy Assembly Video
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RMKRM2QHFDRX This video demonstrates how to assemble the racing chair.

5 Stars Full GWN Review (Editor Choice Award)
Review by James Pikover (Game World Network Magazine Jul 7, 2008)

Racing Chair, which isn’t just a gaming chair. It goes above and beyond the call, making way for racing games and flight simulators as well. It can do almost whatever you want, and more peripherals and parts are being made to be used for it.

The PRC has many things to look over, and it will be reviewed on certain key points: comfort, versatility, add-on’s, and extended use. I’ve had the pleasure of using the PRC for nearly two months, the entire time with an open dialog with the developers, giving direct feedback on the chair.

Nothing is more important than comfort when gaming. It’s bad enough that there are so many distractions that can take away the experience just from the game itself, but outside distractions are significantly worse. If players find themselves getting more comfortable consistently while playing, there is obviously a problem.

The PRC is one of the most comfortable seats I’ve ever sat in, gaming or otherwise. Its unique shape is absolutely perfect; the upright seat allows for proper posture with the correct leverage. The many hours I spent in the chair never once left me uncomfortable or moving about to get more comfortable.

This is both with and without the optional cushion, but I would recommend getting the cushion as well. Because of the shape of the seat, it isn’t odd to feel like resting your head against the seat, which feels much better with the cushion. The cushion is also easier on bare skin.

Every single person who sat in the PRC, regardless of height, weight or body type, said it was extremely comfortable. Like the bucket seat of a racing car, it forces the person to sit all the way in the seat and lean back, which is the most comfortable position to be in. The cushion attaches to the seat in quite a few ways, but clips on the ends can and have scratched very easily around the legs. I don’t know why it needs to be connected in so many ways to the chair, but the two front connectors can leave gamers bloodied.

The rear stabilizers fit in perfectly, but like the front ones have a tendency to fall off while being moved.

However, the comfort of the seat depends on the gaming situation as well. While playing on the Wii, I found the PRC to be restrictive to gameplay because it is made to keep your arms snuggly in place. The Wii, of course, requires the arms to move, so playing Wii games such as Mario Kart Wii don’t work well in it.

For PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gaming, the PRC was perfect. It was also very well suited for movie and TV viewing, though because it’s so low to the ground, the only place to hold snacks or the controller is on the floor or an equally low platform.

Versatility is also an important point to recognize. Putting the chair together was easy even without the instructions, though some of the extra parts can confuse if not explained. For instance, several tethered ropes come with the seat to hold the legs together, even though they are built to be attached to the actual seat. However, testing showed that without the rope, the legs would slowly move apart, and that having the rope in place would keep them from spreading apart.

Depending on which optional parts purchased, the PRC can be made fully customizable. On its own, the PRC is a half rocking chair; the front legs are rockers and the back legs are, well, legs. This makes it perfectly safe to lean back far because the chair will stop at a certain point. Simultaneously, I’ve found it comfortable to recline fully while gaming, which has never been so easily accessible in a chair before.

owever, there are those who undoubtedly wish to buy the full spec, with racing add-ons and all, will be very pleased to receive even more options. Front stabilizers, made specifically to keep the seat from rocking forward and to house the controller stand. In terms of seating, I found the most comfortable way was to use both front stabilizers while reclining fully, so that if I didn’t want to lean back anymore, the front stabilizers would keep the seat in place.

On its own, the PRC is fairly versatile, but with all the extra parts, it becomes a powerchair for nearly any use.

Other add-ons include rear stabilizers, meant to be used in conjunction with the front stabilizers to make the seat completely immobile. They are used specifically for racing, because the last thing that should happen during a race is your seat rocking back and forth.

The real treat, however, is the controller stand. Made to house any racing wheel, the 10″ or 20″ wooden panel clips worked well with several different racing wheels without fuss. Its implementation is somewhat tacky, but it works properly regardless. Setup is easy; just put the controller stand under the right slit on the front stabilizers (which slit is used depends on where you want the wheel to be, either farther or closer to you). Finally, hook the small rope, which is capable of holding 250 pounds, to the chair’s hook and pull the lever.

Racing on the PRC is a blast. After finding the best placement for the racing wheel and locking the controller stand in place, it stays in place and strong. Turning the wheel like you would in a car is fine. On occasion, I found that the latch would come loose, but the wooden panel remained strong and the pole didn’t dislodge

Over the course of my two months with the PRC, I’ve come to love it, and I can prove it. As they say, you don’t appreciate something until it’s gone, and when I moved it into the room with the Wii and was forced to play on the couch while others tried it out, I was devastated. It was nearly impossible to get comfortable, even on my couch. Nothing was suitable for gaming.

As a gaming chair, the Precise Racing Chair is excellent, combining comfort, style and usability. As a racing chair, it hits greatness with fine-tuned parts that add on well. Sure all the add-ons are somewhat tacky and cheap-looking, but they all work and keep the price down to a reasonable cost. Once you sit in this chair, you will not want to give it up.

Highs

Very comfortable and durable, easy to build, versatile, has lots of different add-ons; racing scheme is perfect for racing titles and keeps the wheel steady; set of wrenches makes proper controller stand alignment simple.

Lows

Some sharp edges, most add-ons connect is a cheap-looking manner and can have sharp edges; latch at times comes loose during gameplay.

Final verdict

One of the best gaming chairs I’ve ever sat in. Perfect for PS3 and 360 gamers for anything, and also for racing simulators all around.

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Precise Racing Chair Green AK 200 Rocker Video Game Seat and Racing Wheel Mounting Set

March 11th, 2010 Xbox Reviews No comments

Precise Racing Chair Green AK 200 Rocker Video Game Seat and Racing Wheel Mounting Set





* Everything you need to start a renown super realistic racing experience in one convenient

package.

* The Award Winning Precise Racing Chair is made from top quality material (300lbs

certified), ergonomic in design making it notably very comfortable (even on long hours), easy

and light to carry around (21 lbs, 39×29x29 inch), and perfect for both indoors and out.

* Along with it is F1 sleek contoured design, adjustable wheel stand, washable fabric 2nd

generation skin, six color choices, and pillowed headrest, the side tray attachment(s) provide

advance gaming/simulation options for the hardcore gamers.

* Pre-Assembled. Zero tools required. Easy Step by Step Instructions. Easy to build 5~15min.

The GameWorld Network Magazine in their Review wrote:

* ‘GWN Editor Choice Award’.

* “Very comfortable and durable, easy to build, versatile, has lots of different add-ons;

racing scheme is perfect for racing titles and keeps the wheel steady”

* “One of the best gaming chairs I have ever sat in. Perfect for PS3 and 360 gamers for

anything, and also for racing simulators all around.”

Attachemrnts & Skins

* Search Amazon for: “Precise Racing Chair”

QA

* THIS LISTING DOES NOT INCLUDE GAME COUNSOLE, GAME TITLE, RACING WHEEL OR PEDALS.

* Support any Wheel/Steering Control where the mounting clamp can attach to a flat solid

surface.

* Works with all Logitech wheels. Note: Logitech G25 Wheel requires also a Shifter Side

Tray (sold separately).

* “Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless steering wheel” requires a mounting adapter (sold

separately) as it does not fix to a flat surface.

* No Pedal Mounting accessory comes with this unit. The PEDAL-SET manufacturers often

design them to optimally-perform while placed on the floor, and they all have great Carpet-

Gripper-System, thus negating the need for a Pedal Mount.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Easy Assembly Video
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2CDFDF52QMF10 This video demonstrates how to assemble the racing chair.

5 Stars Full GWN Review (Editor Choice Award)
Review by James Pikover (Game World Network Magazine Jul 7, 2008)

Racing Chair, which isn’t just a gaming chair. It goes above and beyond the call, making way for racing games and flight simulators as well. It can do almost whatever you want, and more peripherals and parts are being made to be used for it.

The PRC has many things to look over, and it will be reviewed on certain key points: comfort, versatility, add-on’s, and extended use. I’ve had the pleasure of using the PRC for nearly two months, the entire time with an open dialog with the developers, giving direct feedback on the chair.

Nothing is more important than comfort when gaming. It’s bad enough that there are so many distractions that can take away the experience just from the game itself, but outside distractions are significantly worse. If players find themselves getting more comfortable consistently while playing, there is obviously a problem.

The PRC is one of the most comfortable seats I’ve ever sat in, gaming or otherwise. Its unique shape is absolutely perfect; the upright seat allows for proper posture with the correct leverage. The many hours I spent in the chair never once left me uncomfortable or moving about to get more comfortable.

This is both with and without the optional cushion, but I would recommend getting the cushion as well. Because of the shape of the seat, it isn’t odd to feel like resting your head against the seat, which feels much better with the cushion. The cushion is also easier on bare skin.

Every single person who sat in the PRC, regardless of height, weight or body type, said it was extremely comfortable. Like the bucket seat of a racing car, it forces the person to sit all the way in the seat and lean back, which is the most comfortable position to be in. The cushion attaches to the seat in quite a few ways, but clips on the ends can and have scratched very easily around the legs. I don’t know why it needs to be connected in so many ways to the chair, but the two front connectors can leave gamers bloodied.

The rear stabilizers fit in perfectly, but like the front ones have a tendency to fall off while being moved.

However, the comfort of the seat depends on the gaming situation as well. While playing on the Wii, I found the PRC to be restrictive to gameplay because it is made to keep your arms snuggly in place. The Wii, of course, requires the arms to move, so playing Wii games such as Mario Kart Wii don’t work well in it.

For PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gaming, the PRC was perfect. It was also very well suited for movie and TV viewing, though because it’s so low to the ground, the only place to hold snacks or the controller is on the floor or an equally low platform.

Versatility is also an important point to recognize. Putting the chair together was easy even without the instructions, though some of the extra parts can confuse if not explained. For instance, several tethered ropes come with the seat to hold the legs together, even though they are built to be attached to the actual seat. However, testing showed that without the rope, the legs would slowly move apart, and that having the rope in place would keep them from spreading apart.

Depending on which optional parts purchased, the PRC can be made fully customizable. On its own, the PRC is a half rocking chair; the front legs are rockers and the back legs are, well, legs. This makes it perfectly safe to lean back far because the chair will stop at a certain point. Simultaneously, I’ve found it comfortable to recline fully while gaming, which has never been so easily accessible in a chair before.

owever, there are those who undoubtedly wish to buy the full spec, with racing add-ons and all, will be very pleased to receive even more options. Front stabilizers, made specifically to keep the seat from rocking forward and to house the controller stand. In terms of seating, I found the most comfortable way was to use both front stabilizers while reclining fully, so that if I didn’t want to lean back anymore, the front stabilizers would keep the seat in place.

On its own, the PRC is fairly versatile, but with all the extra parts, it becomes a powerchair for nearly any use.

Other add-ons include rear stabilizers, meant to be used in conjunction with the front stabilizers to make the seat completely immobile. They are used specifically for racing, because the last thing that should happen during a race is your seat rocking back and forth.

The real treat, however, is the controller stand. Made to house any racing wheel, the 10″ or 20″ wooden panel clips worked well with several different racing wheels without fuss. Its implementation is somewhat tacky, but it works properly regardless. Setup is easy; just put the controller stand under the right slit on the front stabilizers (which slit is used depends on where you want the wheel to be, either farther or closer to you). Finally, hook the small rope, which is capable of holding 250 pounds, to the chair’s hook and pull the lever.

Racing on the PRC is a blast. After finding the best placement for the racing wheel and locking the controller stand in place, it stays in place and strong. Turning the wheel like you would in a car is fine. On occasion, I found that the latch would come loose, but the wooden panel remained strong and the pole didn’t dislodge

Over the course of my two months with the PRC, I’ve come to love it, and I can prove it. As they say, you don’t appreciate something until it’s gone, and when I moved it into the room with the Wii and was forced to play on the couch while others tried it out, I was devastated. It was nearly impossible to get comfortable, even on my couch. Nothing was suitable for gaming.

As a gaming chair, the Precise Racing Chair is excellent, combining comfort, style and usability. As a racing chair, it hits greatness with fine-tuned parts that add on well. Sure all the add-ons are somewhat tacky and cheap-looking, but they all work and keep the price down to a reasonable cost. Once you sit in this chair, you will not want to give it up.

Highs

Very comfortable and durable, easy to build, versatile, has lots of different add-ons; racing scheme is perfect for racing titles and keeps the wheel steady; set of wrenches makes proper controller stand alignment simple.

Lows

Some sharp edges, most add-ons connect is a cheap-looking manner and can have sharp edges; latch at times comes loose during gameplay.

Final verdict

One of the best gaming chairs I’ve ever sat in. Perfect for PS3 and 360 gamers for anything, and also for racing simulators all around.

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Steering Wheel Seat Accesssory Mounting Adopter for the Precise Racing Chair Controller Hook

March 8th, 2010 Xbox Reviews No comments

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Steering Wheel Seat Accesssory Mounting Adopter for the Precise Racing Chair Controller Hook




This adopter is specifically for the “Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Steering Wheel” so it can mount solidly on the Precise Racing Chair.

This listing does not include Wheel or Chair

The Precise Racing Chair is required for proper use of this adopter.

The Microsoft Wheels do not generally mount well to flat surfaces, thus the need for this adopter.

The Adapter (heavy-gauge metal fabrication, powder-coated black) is designed to replace the standard wooden wheel mounting platform that comes with the Precise Racing Chair.

Actual product may vary slightly from photographs.

Precise Chair, Attachemrnts, Skins, & Accessories

* Search Amazon for: “Precise Racing Chair”

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Xbox 360 Console Halo 3 Special Edition with HDMI

March 3rd, 2010 Xbox Reviews No comments

Xbox 360 Console Halo 3 Special Edition with HDMI




With the launch of this year’s largest blockbuster game, Halo 3, comes the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console. In addition to all the standard Xbox 360 features, it features an exclusive “Spartan green and gold” finish and comes bundled with a matching Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, 20GB Hard Drive, Headset, Play & Charge Kit, and exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Theme (available via Xbox LIVE download). Make the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition console the center of your Gaming and Entertainment world! Xbox Live Marketplace – Download the latest game demos, arcade games, television, movies, and more straight to your Xbox 360 console via any broadband internet service Games – Games look, feel, and sound realistic with 480p/720p/1080i HD output via HDMI or Component cable, 16 – 9 widescreen aspect ratio, anti-aliasing, and multi-channel surround sound support Digital Entertainment – Play DVD movies right out of the box, play HD DVDs with the optional HD-DVD Player (sold separately), rip music to the 360 Hard Drive, connect your Digital Camera and share your digital pictures with friends, or connect your Xbox 360 to a Windows XP or Windows Vista Media Center PC and stream TV, Music, Movies, and Pictures to your Xbox 360 console over your network! NOTE – Some features may require optional Xbox Live GOLD service; One month of complementary Xbox Live GOLD service is included Halo 3 game is NOT included

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star XBox 360 Sucks & is a scam
After a year, your unit will flash two rings indicating that it is overheating. Your warranty will be up and Microsoft will want to charge you $150.00 to repair it. The Microsoft Xbox support staff will listen to your concerns and will not help you because they have all been lobotomized by Bill Gates. Don’t buy it, you’ll be sorry.

2 Stars It’s decent.
The game is cool but the Xbox is a little messed up and is pretty loud, but it works.

5 Stars Consistantly Operational
I have had my Halo xbox for over a year and a half with absolutely no problems whatsoever (crosses fingers). The console does not have the Falcon chip, however in terms of performance I have been unable to discern between mine and those that do. To date no red rings of death and even xbox games have run well on it.

Console operation aside, from a gamers perspective (at least mine), the xbox 360 is the console to own in terms of game library and functionality. I love being able to download DLC for games that have already outlived those on other consoles. As the Wii is being burdened with more ruddy-ware, and the PS3 has a shot in the dark once a year, this is the best console for any gamer particularly for the price.

The Halo console has worked perfectly for me, and while the aesthetics are a perk, this console offers much more to those outside of the Halo fan base.

5 Stars THE BEST CONSOLE OF THIS GENERATION!!
i know im alone when i say that the xbox 360 is better than the ps3 and the wii, but that is just my opinion. i have owned this console for a year and it still works. probably, it still works because i have the halo 3 edition. probably. the xbox 360 has a lot of games you should all own, like halo 3, gears of war 1-2, and some other more. therefore i strongly suggest you buy the xbox 360.

1 Star Buy a PS3 instead
This product is junk. Another example of Microsoft releasing a product to market before it is ready. Before you buy this unit google “xbox 360 red ring of death.” Some estimate the failure rate at 33% for these units. I had the red ring with an E74 error code (you can google that too), and even though my unit was less than one year old Microsoft told me that it would not be covered by warranty, but I could have the privilege of paying them $100, in advance, to send them my unit and have them send me a refurbished unit within 6 weeks (I’m sure the refurbished unit would last a nice long time too).

This link is to an article about the latest preventable defect with this unit:

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I’m giving this unit one star only because I cannot figure out how to give it no stars. Buy a PS3 instead.

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