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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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Great for online multiplayer, local not so much
on July 25, 2015
Posted by: oxtristisxo
from Orlando, FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Splatoon is a great game for fans of online warfare games or not. I've never been a Call of Duty/Halo/etc fan and I suck at FPS and most 3PS, but Splatoon's mechanics and controls are easy to handle for people of all skill levels. The only serious downfall I've found is that local play is only 2-person and it's just one-on-one, which sort of takes the fun out of team turf wars. But the online play is amazing - just wish they'd allow for more local players at once.
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Your daydreams transport you to a vibrant world of fantasy and enchantment, where anything is possible if you can imagine it. In this magical land, you can be anyone and do anything. One morning you may wake up and decide to embark on an epic quest of fierce battle. The next, you find yourself living a simple and quiet life as a fisherman in a humble town. Perhaps that afternoon you'll become a princess and reign over an adoring population, or a quick-witted pirate captain ready to swindle everyone in his vicinity. Get ready to enter the world of your wildest dreams, where you're in control of your destiny and your adventure stretches as far as the limits of your imagination.Embark on the journey of a lifetime in Fantasy Life as you travel through an amazing fantasy world and create a life full of thrills as you craft, cast, fish, mine, battle and explore. Select an identity from one of 12 Life classes that help shape your adventure ~ step into the role of a mystical paladin, nefarious pirate captain, noble princess, rugged fighter, ingenious crafter, hard-working lumberjack or peaceful fisherman ~ the choice is yours, and you can change your class at nearly any time to access a host of new abilities. Chart a unique course with the innovative Life system, which changes your journey based on your Life class. Traverse the fascinating lands of an expansive open world and its unique regions. Revisit areas as a member of a different class to find new and exciting items and enjoy hours of replayability. Create homes in each town you explore during your travels and furnish them with hand-crafted furniture of your own making. A new world of limitless possibility awaits you ~ are you ready to live the life of your dreams?
 
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5
This is the game for indecisive RPG players
on July 2, 2015
Posted by: oxtristisxo
from Orlando, FL
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If you could never decide on a class in RPGs that only allow you to play one option through the entire playthrough, this is the game for you. The class diversity goes beyond regular combat-types and into the crafting and skill work that makes the fantasy towns in these types of games continue to run while adventurers are out saving them. I love that your skills carry over, so if you level your paladin to 20, then switch to chef, you still have sword and combat skills to help you kill animals for ingredients for your dishes. With 20 job classes and a good story, there's tons of play time in this game!
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Players have been going on daring adventures with Link for more than two decades. An instant classic, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the Super NES, introduced gamers to a storyline that has been rejuvenated with The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. With new features and an enhanced look, you'll love embarking on a new journey with Link.Link is setting off on another adventure in Hyrule, but this time he has some new abilities under his belt. Transform into a "drawing" and move along the walls of dungeons, so you can explore locations Link could never reach before and open up new puzzle elements for thrilling gameplay challenges. The amazing visuals and 60 frames per second transform the 2D world and enhance it with elevation and depth for an experience the reinvents the classic. The 3DS also allows more freedom with customized settings ~ just touch and drag items from the item window and switch them with what are assigned to the X and Y buttons.
 
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Reminiscent of A Link to the Past, but short
on July 2, 2015
Posted by: oxtristisxo
from Orlando, FL
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It was a cute game, I loved the 2-D drawing mechanic, but the similarities with A Link to the Past and short length of the game made it feel more like a demo with a game mod rather than a full game. Still, quite fun and enjoyable, just not a lot of replayability.
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The theme songs are your ringtones on your phone. You remember each jump, enemy and obstacle like it was yesterday. Now, your favorite 8-bit video games from the NES era are alive and well on your Nintendo Wii U with thrilling challenges and awesome mashups for an all-new gameplay experience. So grab a buddy, the popcorn and get ready to re-live your childhood in an exciting new way with NES Remix Pack.Featuring more than 25 retro games from the Nintendo era, NES Remix Pack lets you put your skills to the test in an array of rapid-fire challenges and sweet video game mashups. Grab your controller and start with simple tasks like collecting coins in the original Super Mario Bros., and then progress to increasingly difficult challenges, such as completing a level in Donkey Kong with only a spotlight on your character. You've played through the original Super Mario Bros. so many times, you know it forward and back ~ why not put that claim to the test with Super Luigi Bros.? This experience delivers the original game, but in reverse, starring everyone's favorite green-clad brother. Enjoy gameplay from NES Remix 2, which features challenges from Super Mario Bros. 3, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Metroid, Kid Icarus, Kirby's Adventure and more. Are you ready to play through your favorite Nintendo games in all-new ways?
 
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Great whether you're an old fan or new gamer
on April 29, 2015
Posted by: oxtristisxo
from Orlando, FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Even if you never played the originals, this game is easy to jump right in and play. It would've been better on the DS, though, because the games are so short they're great to pick up if you only have a few minutes to play. As for a long-term gaming session, not really.
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
I would recommend this to a friend!
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If there's one thing you can rely on to make any gathering more fun, it's the excitement of classic Mario Party gameplay. You can't help but grin ear to ear as you enter the world of Mario and his pals and foes, where the rules of everyday life don't apply and action waits around every turn. Now get ready to join the fun in a whole new way as you become Bowser for the night and blast your way through a series of thrilling mini games that are sure to provide hours of entertainment. Call your friends, grab some snacks and put the drinks on ice ~ it's time to get the party started.Return to the world of Mario and friends with Mario Party 10, the latest title in the popular franchise that delivers all the excitement you've come to expect with a plethora of fun new twists. Step into the role of Bowser and do your best to burn, bonk and blast your opponents. Gather some pals to don the roles of Mario and his friends as they fight to thwart your reign of fire-breathing terror. Unleash a hail of well-aimed fireballs at your enemies using the Wii U GamePad controller in Bowser's Bad Breath, but stay sharp ~ your foes will do all they can to dodge your attacks. Step into Bowser's world in a whole new way with amazing high-definition graphics that bring your gaming experience to life with vibrant colors and textures. Take on friends in the classic Mario Party-style action you've come to know and love. Plus, with this bundle, you can get started right away with the included Mario amiibo figure. Just tap your Wii U GamePad controller with the amiibo to get started. Enjoy customizable gameplay features. Defeat even the hardest opponents by building your amiibo to level 50. Create a totally unique experience by storing data as you play. Are you ready for the party of a lifetime?
 
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Not the best game in the franchise, but fun
on March 27, 2015
Posted by: oxtristisxo
from Orlando, FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
First and foremost, my complaint is mainly how the game forces you to travel together in a bunch rather than move individually. That was the whole point of the previous games and it felt much more like a competition. The bowser battle is unnecessary and only promotes more fighting among players. I haven't tried the Amiibo party yet because I'm not sure if I want to unbox my Mario and start down the slippery slope of Amiibo collecting. But it's my hope that that version will bring back the individual-based vs play of the past games. I do like how they categorize the mini games based on the skills required (memory, luck, dexterity, etc) although it seems the mini games bounce between point and click and sideways jump and move. I missed the shaking and tilting games.
Overall, still fun, but missing a lot of what gave the other games their replayability.
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The intelligent, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school or office. It offers next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology and delivers high-performance wireless access for Mac computers, PCs and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone~, iPad~, iPod~ touch and Apple TV.
 
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Made a huge difference in our apartment wireless
on October 10, 2014
Posted by: oxtristisxo
from Orlando, FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I live in a townhouse-style apartment complex and there's a lot of walls to deal with, not to mention multiple wi-fi networks all around. The AirPort boosted our speed and clarity, reduced quality issues, was easy to set up, and works great on all our devices, not just Apple products.
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This APC Back-UPS BN600G UPS features 8 outlets to accommodate your computer and peripheral devices. The 340-joule rating absorbs a high amount of energy to help keep your equipment protected.
 
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Never trust another backup
on September 6, 2014
Posted by: oxtristisxo
from Orlando, FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is probably my 3rd or 4th APC UPS - not because they fail, but because the batteries do have a shelf life (as do all of them). I usually get 2-3 years out of mine and it runs constantly with a PC, modem, and monitors attached. We have at least a dozen brownouts or power outages a year, so it does its share of work! I'm satisfied with the battery life, and have found it's usually cheaper to wait for a new unit to go on sale rather than order a replacement battery. APC also has great warranty if their system does fail (it did on one rare occasion, but that was a direct lightning strike to my house, so it's not surprising). They replaced all my electronics completely!
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
What's great about it: Reliable, easy to set up
What's not so great: Has to be replaced every 2-3 years
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Google Chromecast: Easily stream your favorite apps and media to your TV via Wi-Fi with Chromecast. Use the included USB cable to plug the Chromecast into your TV, and control streaming content using your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.
 
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So easy, so useful
on July 19, 2014
Posted by: oxtristisxo
from Orlando, FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Plug and play, it couldn't be easier than Google's Chromecast. If you ever thought it'd be nice to watch Internet videos on your TV, you'll be blown away. It's not nice, it's amazing. We host YouTube parties where we have friends add their favorite videos to a shared account and then just queue the whole favorites list up for the night. It's also great for co-working days and presentations for work. Only issue we've had is that interfacing between TV and smartphone can lag a little, and if you're accessing with multiple devices it can get confused, so it's best to just use one person as the controller.
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
What's great about it: Easy to set up, totally expands the way you use your TV
What's not so great: Interface response between your device and TV can be slow
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Players, start your engines. It's time to once again get on the racing circuit and compete against characters from the Mushroom Kingdom that you know and love. For the first time on the Nintendo Wii U console, you get to experience the racing action that has been a fan favorite for years, with a few added features to keep things interesting. So buckle up, push the pedal to the floor and get ready to turn this classic racing experience upside down.With new racing circuits, new gameplay features and a stunning new look, Mario Kart 8 certainly lives up to the legacy. The new anti-gravity feature will have you suddenly finding yourself racing on walls in a haunted mansion or upside-down over Princess Peach's castle ~ not to worry, the wheels on your kart will automatically rotate and shift into antigravity gear for an awesome racing element that allows mind-blowing new circuit designs. The previous games in the Mario Kart franchise introduced some amazing features, so they're back for more in Mario Kart 8. You can still see who's got what it takes in 12-player online competitive play. Hang gliders and motorbikes are back, as well as underwater racing and mid-air tricks, while Waluigi and Toadette rejoin the cast of characters. As the icing on the cake, the crisp, high-definition graphics and 60-frames-per-second frame rate of your Nintendo Wii U ensure a visually stunning and vibrant gameplay experience that you won't soon forget.
 
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Series just keeps getting better
on June 13, 2014
Posted by: oxtristisxo
from Orlando, FL
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
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Nice range of new characters and a lot more play in kart customization, but everything is unlocked much easier. Very innovative tracks, a lot of shortcuts and alternative routes, and many areas where skill and timing can give you a big advantage. Item balance is pretty good, but I miss being able to hold an item behind your kart and still stock another item.
My biggest gripe is that battle mode doesn't seem right with the closed-loop tracks rather than the mazes like previous versions of Mario Kart. You either have to camp, do a lot of U-turns, drive backwards, or just drive the course and hope you can catch up to someone.
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
My Best Buy number: 0327396077
What's great about it: Adjustable for any skill level, online play means always someone to challenge
What's not so great: Battle mode, online connectivity can be a bit iffy, no more item stocking
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Google Chromecast: Easily stream your favorite apps and media to your TV via Wi-Fi with Chromecast. Use the included USB cable to plug the Chromecast into your TV, and control streaming content using your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.
 

Does Chromecast increase data usage on cellular Wi-Fi?

I use a cellular carrier for my home Wi-Fi network. If I cast content already on my tablet, will this use any of my data allowance?
Most likely, yes. Both the Chromecast and the device you're casting from need to be on the same network. I'm not 100% certain which device actually streams the content, but given that both devices would be on your cellular hot spot, yes, whichever one pulls the video would be also eating up bandwidth.
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