This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I have a pretty decent home theater system composed of a Hitachi plasma, Klipsh speakers, and Yamaha receiver. I have constantly been watching movies since I purchase all this equipment about a year ago. Jumper is another movie you will enjoy whether you have a home theater system or not. It is a decent sci-fi/action movie with a good storyline. The blu-ray format is great if you have a Hi-def tv set. This allows for higher quality video and sound than regular DVDs. So if you like the movie Jumper and you have at the minimum a hi-def tv set, I would recommend this movie in the blu-ray format for maximum effects.
What's great about it: Good video quality, Great surround sound
SynopsisBehind the bright lights of Sin City lies a deadly terrorist threat. Return as a member of the elite Rainbow Six squad and end the siege for good. This time you're up against new Artificial Intelligence characters armed with thermal vision, night vision and shields. Fortunately, you have a collection of updated weapons just as lethal. Smaller maps put you in closer proximity with the enemy for more intense face-offs than ever. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 also features two new adversarial modes, added rewards and an improved matchmaking system. Leave the gambling for the casinos and don't take chances with the lives of your fellow Americans. Watch the environment change from dusk to dawn and fight through both days and nights. Make your way through new Vegas hot spots upon 11 new multiplayer maps. Updated customization options let you create a character that stays the same in single-player or multiplayer action. In the innovative new Co-op mode, bring a friend in on the action at any time without impacting the story. Select wisely from your arsenal of 11 new weapons, but beware ~ sometimes they won't be enough. That's when you'll need to rely on the intel of thermal scanning and the tactical advantages of leapfrogging. Are you tough enough to see this battle through to the end?
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I like this game a lot. It is a very good shooter with decent levels. It has a mixture of stealth and all out shooting to satisfy people who prefer either. I also like the online play. The online play allows you to become better at playing the game by aquiring targets quicker as well as switching to the correct weapons quicker. The only thing that I don't like and consider very annoying is the fact that it doesn't have aim assist or at least I can't find where to turn it on. This may be considered cheating by some and the game developers but it is realistic to me if you have it where you push a button and point your weapon in the general direction of the target like you would find in Call of Duty 4.
SynopsisOne's a flawed mercenary, the other's a medicated psychopath. Pair them together and there's bound to be friction. In Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, follow the lives of these unlikely partners who must rely on each other to survive and save the ones they love. Can they put their hatred for each other aside to achieve a greater good?Accompany this brutal duo through destructible environments filled with fluid, high-definition graphics. Lead a team of criminal mercenaries that protect you by drawing fire, providing cover and unleashing weapons on the enemy. Emerge in realistic locations, such as crowded nightclubs and quiet banks, filled with artificial intelligence characters. Disturb the peace with powerful weapons in intense third-person battles. Whether you're rappelling from a building or firing from a moving vehicle, you must use your skill and strategy to complete each objective. Go it alone by assuming the role of Kane, choose between Kane and Lynch in Co-op mode or take part in innovative online gameplay.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I thought this was a really good game. I see some people say the storyline could be better but it seemed o.k. to me. The storyline kept me wanting to know more and interested. I'm used to playing first person shooters also as many others are and I too had to adjust to playing third person. I would think that you would have to expect the game to be third person since it was made by the same developers who made the Hitman. If they were to make a sequel I would expect it to be a third person shooter also since all the Hitman games were. I still prefer first person though. I also thought the characters were interesting. Kane is the serious all about buisness brains of the two men whereas Lynch is psychotic and takes medicine to prevent his psychotic states. There are some funny moments when Lynch looses his sense of reality and commits hanis acts with Kane not knowing. These moments have a sense of dark humor but its funny. This is not a game for saints in that there is a lot of profanity and violence. I would definitely not by this game for anyone under age. I recommend this game to any adult who likes shooters.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
All three films from the Smokey and the Bandit trilogy -- including Smokey and the Bandit, Smokey and the Bandit 2, and Smokey and the Bandit 3 -- come together on DVD in this special box set. All three films are presented in letterboxed format at their original widescreen aspect ratios and enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors -- the first two films at the ratio of 1.85:1, the third in 2.35:1. The audio for all three films in is Dolby Digital Mono; Smokey and the Bandit features its original English-language soundtrack alongside dubbed versions in French and Spanish, while the second and third films appear in English only. The first film includes optional subtitles in Spanish, while the second and third films are subtitled in English and French. All three films include their original theatrical trailer as a bonus, while Smokey and the Bandit also includes production notes and biographies of the key cast and crew members.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I bought this collection of movies because I wanted the first Smokey and the Bandit on DVD. I have always liked Smokey and the Bandit since I was a kid. As I grew older I still loved the movie. One of my favorite characters is Sheriff Buford T. Justice. He does a very good job acting in this movie and is so funny. I also like the second Smokey and the Bandit but don't care to much for the third. I recommend this movie to anyone who likes comedy and who grew up during the time this movie would come on TV.
What's great about it: All three Smokey and the Bandit movies for 15 bucks
SynopsisThe air is silent and still for a moment, allowing you to gather your thoughts and adapt your plan. The silence never lasts long in this war-torn society, and today will be no different. You look to the sky and remember why you are fighting, and it gives you the motivation to press on. You're fully loaded and as rested as you're going to be. It's time to step up and move back into battle. This is the futuristic world of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2. It is the world you find yourself in, and now is the time to unleash your power upon your enemy. Good luck, soldier.Back like never before, Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 brings you more of the heart-wrenching wartime drama you've come to expect from the Ghost Recon franchise but delivers it with more power, greater control and fiercer battles. Updated weapons and supplies fully equip you with more devastating items, such as guided missile launchers, claymore land-mines and more. With a new and improved Cross-Com system, your attacks can be delivered with greater precision via ground attack jets, unmanned MULE drones and secondary squads. The 3D graphics delivered by the PlayStation 3 are so realistic, you'll want to hit the floor every time a missile heads your way. So grab your arms, soldier ~ you're going in.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I played Call of Duty4 Modern Warfare before I played Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 so I guess I had very high expectations when playing this game. Disappointingly, the game didn't meet my expectations for a couple of reasons. The fighting wasn't as intense and the game seemed a little easy. It didn't take long for me to finish the game given its limited number of levels. This is also a problem with Call of Duty 4. Ghost Recon did, however, have an excellent level where you are firing a minigun from a blackhawk helicopter. I also liked the weapon selection. The ability to control your teams of soldiers is also cool. This capability allows you to manuver and out flank enemy soldiers. At the end of the day, this is a decent game. I was just expecting a lot more after playing Call of Duty 4 which to me is probably the best shooter out on PS3 right now. I would recommend this game to anyone just for the experience.
What's great about it: Good graphics, Decent storyline
What's not so great: Not very intense or as challenging as other shooters
Learn more about Resistance: Fall of Man. (Flash demo) For decades, populations across Europe and Asia have felt the fury of Chimera: a rapidly mutating parasite that infects other forms of life, rendering its victims into new Chimera. The unstoppable spread of this deadly disease has made its way to the shores of England in Fall of Man. It's now 1951, and while playing the part of U.S. Army Ranger Nathan Hale, you must fight alongside a group of British resistance soldiers in a last-ditch effort to free England and the rest of the world from the stranglehold of this ruinous plague.Exotic weapons and vehicles team with proprietary physics to create a unique human and Chimeran arsenal. While on your mission, you'll encounter lifelike characters and creatures who display sophisticated behaviors and interactions in complex environments for an immersive experience. You'll be subjected to the chaos of large, crowded battlefields in close combat within infested military command centers and decimated urban landscapes based on actual locations in Great Britain.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I normally don't play games like this one where you are going up against aliens but this game was one I'm glad I decided to give a chance. It has great graphics and a storyline that makes you sit on the edge of your seat with anticipation. You play just to see what happens next. This game is shooter where you aquire lots of weapons for your use as the game progresses. I'm use to playing shooters where the weapons are based on real military weapons. The alien weapons you aquire during the game take some getting use to. I had to learn when to use certain weapons and when not to. I also like the levels where you are controling different vehicles like tanks, jeeps, and alien attack vehicles. Overall the game was good. It held my interest and challenged me enough to keep me wanting to play more. It will keep you on your toes. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who likes shooters.
What's great about it: Good graphics, Storyline that keeps you interested
SynopsisTake on the world as both a U.S. Marine and a British S.A.S. Soldier in Call of Duty 4. You'll travel across the globe, relying on your wits and weapons to launch all-out assaults and accomplish invisible missions of stealth. Day or night, be ready to do what must be done. It's the most up-to-date collection of firepower, machinery and military vehicles in the Call of Duty series. Prepare to experience the sophisticated technology and unbelievable graphics of an incredibly realistic warfare experience.Experience tomorrow's war today in an immersive series of land and air strikes. Get the job done using the 70 new advanced weapons at your disposal. Make it to the next skirmish via choppers, jets and gunships before the battle is over. Conceal yourself and lie in wait with such accessories as night-vision goggles and ghillie suits, then bust through enemy strongholds in a display of powerful weaponry. It all comes together in a saga of cinematic intensity.59.99
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
Let me start by saying this game is awesome. By far, since I have had my ps3 this is the best game I have played. I love the realistic weapons effects and performance. For instance, the Javelin shoulder fire missile that is used to take out tanks on some levels. When fired the missile goes up and comes down on top of the target just as the real Javelin used by American armed forces would. Also the claymores have the ability to be activated by motion sensore or a remote you have. There is also a mini gun that doesn't shoot until the battery revs up the rotation of the barrels. The red dot optics are very nice because they provide fast high accuracy. There are a lot of weapons that you can use but you do not have the ability to select which weapon you want to use before each mission. That is one knock I have for this game. The ability for bullets to go through walls and other things that would ordinarly stop a real bullet is captured also. When clearing a building it is almost always good measure to put a couple of shots through the walls to make sure any enemy in the rooms don't get the drop on you. In a nutshell there was a lot of attention allocated to detail for the weapons used in the game. I love that. The graphics are also very good. The graphics are smooth and without glitches. There is also a mission where you are a sniper in a guildy (I think I spelled that righ) suit and the graphics are exceptional. The graphics are still cartoon like but the added power of the ps3 high def capabilities make all movement fluent. The missions provide any level of difficulty you are looking for. This is either through selecting the difficulty before starting a campaign or just through natural progression from mission to mission the game just gets more difficult. There are parts where stealth is required and parts where you are fighting as hard as you can for survival. Some levels have missions where you will need air support to keep the droves of enemy personel from overrunning your position. Air support comes by means of an attach helicopter or fighter plane. Their effects are realistic also as the helicopter can't sit there and attack a position all day and there is a limit to the number of passes the fighter plane can make. The helicopter has to go back for fuel and ammo and the fighter plane can only drop so much ordinance before it has to leave. At the end of the day I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys playing shooters. This is must in your collection of games.
What's great about it: Realistic weapons, Air support, good missions
What's not so great: The games storyline is very short
Synopsis Football season ~ there is nothing quite like it for thrills, action and smash-mouth pleasure. Mix in the names of John Madden and EA Sports, and you have the recipe for a video game sensation that always hits hard, fast and fierce. Madden NFL 07 takes the franchise to new heights, with an emphasis on running and a host of new ways to rush for glory. To get you ready to run, MVP Shaun Alexander is on the cover, inspiring you to his special level of excellence. Whether you are a sleek speedster, a thick, bruising tank or a combo back who does it all, you'll have your chance to run your way to victory.The all-new running game features lead blocker control, so you can create a huge gap, and then switch to the tailback to pound out yardage. Player running styles now match those of their real NFL counterparts. Smaller backs slash to break tackles and larger backs bowl over defenders. A special Hall of Fame mode, new Franchise mode options, team-specific defensive playbooks and more are also on hand, so there is no excuse for you to not be your best. Experience the hard-hitting, nerve-rattling world of pro football in this latest version of the game that has become a legend.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I'm not a big football fan, but I enjoy playing it on game systems. I loved the previous version of Madden I had on ps2, so I figured on the ps3 it would be even better. I was wrong it took a step back in my opinion. The game seems slow to develop when running plays. Graphics are alomost identical to that of the ps2. The game developers should take advantage of the ps3 more powerful high def graphic capabilities more. Also it seems more difficult to jam receivers and bring everyone to the line to defend against the run or fall back and defend against the pass. You can do it, but it seems like it more difficult to do thus resulting in a lost of control.
What's great about it: On the ps3, Current price is cheap
What's not so great: Game development is slow, Some controls have changed
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I have a Kenmore refrigerator which uses a filter that is not made by Frigidaire but another manufacturer. I normally had to buy the water filter from sears since Kenmore is an exclusive brand to sears I was told by a bestbuy store rep. I was curious as to if bestbuy had this particular water filter for my refrigerator and they did but it was made by Frigidaire not the other manufacturer I normally use. This water filter works just as well as the one I was previously purchasing and it is cheaper. I also get to accumulate more reward zone points as this gives me another reason to purchase products from bestbuy. I would recommend this product to anyone who has a Frigidaire or Kenmore refrigerator that uses this type filter.
What's great about it: Clean Water and Ice, Last 6 months