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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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DLC makes the experience a bummer
on October 16, 2015
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from CA
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Would love to give it 5 stars but there is so much DLC it takes up half the menu begging to be purchased -- Amibo is useless with this game..
Tracks are very creative and fun to race- CPU is a dangerous opponent, but racing online is a real treat.
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
I would recommend this to a friend!
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You've been a fan of the action packed world of Nintendo gaming since your very first console, and some major evolution has taken place since your first journey to the Mushroom Kingdom. Get ready for a whole new way to play with this Wii U Bundle, which includes Super Mario 3D World and Nintendo Land games pre-installed, a GamePad controller, sensor bar and more. Enjoy stunning, high-quality graphics, immersive 3D worlds and an innovative controller design that reinvents the way you interact with games. Explore a vast world of streaming content and surf the Web on the big screen as well. With the Wii U console, the possibilities are endless.Become one of your favorite characters, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach or Toad, as you work with friends or take on other competitors in an amazing 3D landscape in Super Mario 3D World. Next, take a trip back in time as you enter a fascinating theme park that showcases 12 amazing attractions, each modeled after one of the most beloved Nintendo franchises of all time. Stay entertained with streaming content from Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube and more, and access your favorite Web sites, social networks and more with simple Internet browsing. Navigate the stunning virtual worlds of your games or browse through content with help from the GamePad controller. Save plenty of game data and more with 32GB of storage. A thrilling world of action and adventure awaits ~ are you ready for the time of your life?
 
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Good system but not without flaws
on October 16, 2015
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from CA
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Nintendo's best to be sure- BUT UI is very slow, just transiting from menu to menu is a choir considering the speed of other current gen systems. getting logged in to a Nintendo account is a choir as well, and only being able to use 1 WII U per account is a terrible decision..
All that being said--- the games (what few there are) shine brighter than all other systems 1st party content. Super Mario 3D is nothing short of a delight. Haven't bothered with Nintendo land
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
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This ARRIS SURFboard SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 high-speed cable modem delivers 8-channel downstream data speeds up to 343.1 Mbps for fast Internet connection. The internal filter helps minimize interference for enhanced performance.
 
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solid modem- speeds stay stable even with TWC
on May 2, 2015
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from CA
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solid modem- speeds stay stable even with TWC
this was my second modem as TWC couldn't figure out how to program the Netgear I had purchased, which was on their approved list.. The symbols on the front look like hieroglyphs and the data transfer light is red, which is very confusing (shouldn't it be green?) Well worth the money but don't expect to get any higher than 100mps through TWC even though its rated for over 300.
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
I would recommend this to a friend!
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converted to 3D
on March 22, 2015
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Just like so many other films this was a conversion and it shows. Luckily the movie has some good moments that save it but for the most part you will forget its 3D within 20 minutes.
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
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Decent 3D for $10
on March 22, 2015
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I don't need to comment about movie, I'm sure we have all seen it at this point. 3D was pretty good not a lot of 3D situations but still ... its usually on sale for 9.99 so wait if you can :)
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
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You are Talion, Ranger of the Black Gate. For what seems like eons, you have guarded the entrance to Mordor, keeping watch over Sauron's undisturbed dwelling place with relative uneventfulness. But in the blink of an eye, everything you hold dear is snatched from your grasp. Your family, your friends ~ even your very life is taken from you in one fell swoop that leaves your soul desolate and filled with an eternal rage. Resurrected by an unforgiving spirit, you have one purpose to your life, one thing that keeps your heart pumping and your mind from giving in to the relentless grief ~ vengeance. Prepare yourself to embark on a dogged vendetta that calls upon you to fight your way through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit who compels you. This epic tale of revenge and redemption transforms you into the most feared force in the land ~ the Shadow of Mordor.Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor delivers a dynamic game environment where the player orchestrates their personal plan of vengeance as they bend Mordor to their will. The game begins on the night of Sauron's return to Mordor, as his Black Captains brutally execute the Rangers of the Black Gate. Players become Talion, a ranger who loses his family and everything he holds dear, only to be returned from death by a mysterious Spirit of vengeance. Based on the player's actions with the in-game Nemesis System, every enemy encountered is distinct and can evolve to become a personal archenemy through the course of the game. As Talion's personal vendetta unfolds, players uncover the mystery of the Spirit that compels him, discover the origin of the Rings of Power and confront the ultimate nemesis.
 
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superb in everyway
on December 27, 2014
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takes a few minutes to grasp the map and what you need to do but it takes hold and doesn't let go-- masterwork for sure
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
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Have you ever asked yourself what our world would be like if history had unfolded differently? Have you ever wondered what would happen if one link in the chain of events was reversed? What if, for example, the Nazis had won World War II? The answer is that the face of this planet would be forever changed, irrevocably damaged. The year is 1960 and the worst has happened. The Nazis turned the tide of World War II in their favor with a new, mysterious brand of advanced weaponry that, along with unrelenting force and intimidation, brought even the most powerful nations to their knees. Who among this conquered planet has the courage to stand up to the merciless regime? What man has the guts and the skills to save the world from the grip of this iron fist? You are B.J. Blazkowicz, American war hero, and you are the only man capable of rewriting history. Only you can save us all.Launch the most daring counter-offensive in history in Wolfenstein: The New Order, a game that puts you up against oversize Nazi robots, hulking Super Soldiers and elite shock troops in intense first-person combat. Break into hidden research facilities and heavily guarded weapons stashes to find out where the Nazi's advanced technology came from, and level the playing field by upgrading your own tools of destruction with what you find. From mountaintop car chases to underwater exploration, Wolfenstein: The New Order cultivates an unbelievably exhilarating adventure with high-octane action and an immersive game narrative, created by a group of seasoned developers at MachineGames and rendered in stunning detail with the id Tech 5 engine. So if you think you have the heart and the daring of a hero, go up against this terrifying Nazi regime and restore history to its rightful place.
 
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overall fun
on December 27, 2014
Posted by: dofphoto
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1st hour is a drag but that all changes and for the best- only issue after is difficulty spikes in some areas that shouldn't be hard at all
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
My Best Buy number: 0412592667
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This Sony BDPS6500 Blu-ray player features built-in Wi-Fi. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
 

does this unit have audio outputs

Does this unit have audio outputs to connect to external sound system
yes- hdmi optical and rca I believe
10 years, 7 months ago
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This Sony BDPS6500 Blu-ray player features built-in Wi-Fi. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
 

Does it have Crackle app for Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee?

Pretty sure it has Crackle
10 years, 7 months ago
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This Sony BDPS6500 Blu-ray player features built-in Wi-Fi. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
 

Does it play 3D blu ray discs, or does it only stream 3D movies?

It plays 3d BluRay discs and it will upscale Passive to 1080p
10 years, 7 months ago
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This ARRIS SURFboard SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 high-speed cable modem delivers 8-channel downstream data speeds up to 343.1 Mbps for fast Internet connection. The internal filter helps minimize interference for enhanced performance.
 

Is this modem wireless?

Is this modem wireless or does it have to be connected via ethernet cable to the computer?
Its a standalone modem- no WIFI
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