The PS4 is a graphical powerhouse, able to deliver massive game worlds with impressive clarity and detail. 8GB of RAM allows for serious multitasking potential, complementing the great apps and features that make up the PS4 experience. The PlayStation brand of consoles has an impressive history of delivering world-class exclusive games, and the trend is sure to continue with the PS4. The growing blockbuster catalog is backed by a library of free-to-play and indie games, giving you flexibility in how you pay and play. The PS4 also acts as a social hub, with several built-in features that take advantage of the social networks you're already using. The controller's Share button opens up a world of video sharing, with the option to stream your gameplay live or record it to edit and post later. PlayStation Vita owners will enjoy the connectivity that ties the two devices together, from Remote Play, which allows you to play your PS4 games on your Vita's screen over a local Wi-Fi network, to Cross-Buy, which allows you to purchase a game digitally only once and play it on both your PS4 and your Vita. All PS4 consoles will need a firmware update and must be connected to the Internet to complete the update. While your console will not always need to be connected to the Internet, a one-time connection is required for the update. Online multiplayer requires a paid PlayStation Plus membership. Some features require a broadband Internet connection; ISP fees apply. PS3 games, controllers and some accessories are not compatible with the PS4.
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The PS4 is a beautiful, fairly compact console. It boots up quickly and runs very quietly. The new UI is functional and very responsive. Clearly multimedia was. Of at the forefront of the designers' minds since the UI neither has a place to access audio, video, nor pictures and the console doesn't support MP3, CDs, or have DLNA support currently. Sony says they will be adding many of these features in the near future. The Dualshock 4 is one of the best controllers in existence. The Share feature works great for live streaming gameplay. If you want to capture a screenshot or video of your last bit of game play, it also works well. It is just too bad that sharing those is currently limited to Twitter and Facebook since many of us would also prefer YouTube and G+ as sharing options. Overall, it is a great console, BF4 and the surprising Knack look great and play extremely well. Greatness has arrived!
My Best Buy number: 2356882842
My Best Buy number: 2356882842
What's great about it: Beautiful, quiet, fast
What's not so great: Lack of multimedia features at launch, sharing options slightly limited
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a former street gangster, now looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score. Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.Grand Theft Auto V is the largest and most ambitious game Rockstar Games has yet created and takes full advantage of every ounce of processing power available in the current generation of consoles. In order to provide the best possible experience for such a massive and detailed world, the game will have installation requirements on the PlayStation 3 system. Grand Theft Auto V ships on one disc and will install content as soon as you insert the game. The install is roughly 8GB, and players will be able to play as soon as the install is complete.
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Grand Theft Auto V is everything we've come to expect from Rockstar and the GTA series, but amped up and made bigger. Three characters now, a map that's 10 times the size, and more vehicles to commandeer. There is just so much going on that it is frequently easy to get confused about what controls do what and the on-screen tips are a little small...even on a large screen TV. Still, it is great to be back in Los Santos causing mischief.
My Best Buy number: 2356882842
My Best Buy number: 2356882842
What's great about it: Everything that makes GTA great and more
What's not so great: Car control, lots of different controls to memorize
Linksys EA3500-NP Wireless-N Gigabit Smart Router: Easily connect computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices to this Wireless-N router. Its fast transfer rates and advanced security features create a powerful wireless home network for you and your family to enjoy.
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I bought this router to replace an older 'g' unit. Speed is definitely better and the range seems improved as well. The guest network is nice, but not necessary. The mobile app makes set up and monitoring exceptionally easy.
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Great movie about how a tired, married couple just looking for a nice evening out gets dragged into circumstances far outside the normal date night. Tina Fey and Steve Carrell are very convincing in the starring roles and Mark Wahlberg is always fun to watch.
My Best Buy number: 2356882842
My Best Buy number: 2506865411
What's great about it: Tina Fey and Steve Carrell have great chemistry
What's not so great: Movie budget one shirt too low.
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I had resisted paying anything for PSN access, but with the PS4 on the horizon and the accompanying need to be a PS+ subscriber to play online, I thought I'd give it a try. The free and discounted games more than cover the price of this membership. The cloud backup of my PS3 is just gravy on top and now I don't have to have a separate hard drive to backup my machine. Finally, the background/off hour updates mean that every game is ready to play when you are rather than waiting for an update because you haven't played the game in some period of time. Well worth it.
My Best Buy number: 2356882842
My Best Buy number: 2356882842
What's great about it: Benefits far outweigh the cost
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Unlike the earlier movies, the Ultraviolet digital copy is useless! It does not actually allow you to download a copy of the movie and is only an option to stream the movie on Flixster, which doesn't work with mobile devices like the iPhone. I love Flixster for looking up theaters and show times, but I do NOT want to have to stream my digital copy from them. Now I guess I'll have to figure out how to get a digital copy from the DVD, which is exactly what the packaged digital copies were supposed to prevent. :(
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I'd been waiting to get this movie on Blu-ray and was not disappointed. The movie is every bit as good as I remembered it and my entire family enjoyed it.