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    January 24, 2021
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Receive Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Free with your purchase of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope while supplies last. Worlds collide in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle! The Mushroom Kingdom has been torn apart by a mysterious vortex, transporting the chaotic Rabbids into this once-peaceful land. To restore order, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Yoshi must team up with a whole new crew made up of four Rabbids heroes! Together, they will battle with weapons through four worlds filled with combat, puzzles, and unpredictable enemies.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Tactical Battles
on January 14, 2023
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very fun tactical battle game with a lot of variety and neat characters.
Length of ownership: 28
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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The Blue Pure 411 Auto air purifier takes a simple approach to smart air quality management with an integrated particle sensor, Auto mode setting, and LED air quality display. The ENERGY STAR certified air purifier delivers high performance with one-button control and customizable pre-filter colors in a lightweight, compact package. Independently evaluated and third-party tested for performance as part of the AHAM Verifide~ Program for room air cleaners, this air purifier has a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 132 for fine smoke particles, 96 for pollen particles, and 107 for dust particles. Recommended for small rooms like nurseries, guest bedrooms, and home offices with a 360~ air intake to completely filters room air about every 12.5 minutes (approx. 4.8x an hour at 190 ft~) on the highest speed. The 3-step combination particle + carbon filter works with Blueair's HEPASilent~ filtration technology to remove 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns, like pollen, pet dander, mold, bacteria, viruses~ and more, while an additional layer of activated coconut carbon traps light household odors. The one-touch enabled Auto mode is designed to help you maintain a comfortable and safe home environment. When enabled, the setting automatically adjusts to real-time conditions reported by the integrated particle sensor. Stay up to date on your air quality with the LED display; it changes color to indicate good, moderate, or poor. Blue Pure 411 Auto quietly cleans the air with less noise than a soft whisper~ on low (18 dB) and up to a normal conversation on high (48 dB) ~ while using less energy than a light bulb (2-10 W) on all speeds.~ Change color in seconds with five fabric pre-filter options inspired by Scandinavian nature. The fabric material of the pre-filter catches larger particles and extends the life of the primary filter. Plus, a hidden compartment in the fabric pre-filter keeps the power cord hidden out of sight. Vacuum the fabric or toss it in the washing machine whenever it needs cleaning. Pre-filter in Arctic Trail (gray) included; Additional colors available for purchase. At Blueair, our Swedish heritage inspires sustainability and quality at the heart of everything we do. All Blueair purifiers are AHAM Verifide~ for Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) and given a recommended room size, certified by ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency and the California EPA Air Resources Board (CARB) for safe ozone emissions. ~This air purifier not been tested against Coronavirus, and Blueair does not claim to capture, remove, or kill 2019-nCoV. ~Sound pressure according to GB/T18801 & GB4214.1 ~Tested according to GB/T18801-2015 standard. ""Light bulb"" defined as an LED light bulb with 40 W energy consumption
 
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Good Air Purifier
on January 14, 2023
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
It seems to work well and the normal operation is silent though the fan is noticeable on higher settings.
Length of ownership: 125
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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Bring a bold sound to your road trips, picnics and pool parties with this blue Sony EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth speaker. The dual passive radiators deliver bone-rattling low-frequency tones, while the downloadable Music Center app enables remote control via your iOS or Android device. This Sony EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth speaker offers up to 24 hours of battery life for all-day entertainment.
 
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Great Speaker
on January 14, 2023
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
This speaker has great sound and a very long battery life. The adjustable light show that you can turn on and off is pretty neat also.
Length of ownership: 185
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5 out of 5
5
Battery Life
5 out of 5
5
Range
5 out of 5
5
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Take the next step in truly wireless noise canceling performance and exceptional sound quality. The new Integrated Processor V1 delivers unmatched performance while using even less power. Adding in drastically enhanced call quality, IPX4 water resistance and up to 24 hours of battery life with wireless charging.
 
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5
Great Headphones
on July 5, 2022
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
These have a really good sound profile for rock music. They aren't quite as good sound wise as the over the ear version, but they are way more comfortable for hours of use. They are also excellent for keeping the noise of the lawn mower out when mowing the lawn. Make sure you use the feature in the app that checks to make sure they are fitted in your ears correctly otherwise they won't sound correct.
Length of ownership: 208
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Connectivity
5 out of 5
5
Sound Quality
5 out of 5
5
Battery Life
5 out of 5
5
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Discover a deeper, highly immersive gaming experience1 that brings the action to life in the palms of your hands. The DualSense wireless controller offers immersive haptic feedback2, dynamic adaptive triggers2 and a built-in microphone, all integrated into an iconic comfortable design.
 
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5
Great Color
on July 5, 2022
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really love the color of the controller and it feels pretty nice in the hands while gaming.
Length of ownership: 165
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
4 out of 5
4
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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This Insignia Facial Interface 2 Pack for Meta Quest 2 provides an upgraded experience that is softer and more comfortable. It handles sweat, blocks light, and lets you choose between two different thicknesses.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Not Worth it
on July 5, 2022
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this to try to block out more light, but I ended up liking the feel of the one that came with the Oculus Quest 2 better.
Length of ownership: 50
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
Quality
3 out of 5
3
Value
3 out of 5
3
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Meta Quest 2 is the all-in-one system that truly sets you free to roam in VR with no wires or cables to limit your experience. A super-fast processor and high-resolution display help to keep your experience smooth and seamless, even as high speed action unfolds around you. 3D positional audio, hand tracking and haptic feedback make virtual worlds feel real. A built-in battery lets you explore further for longer as you discover a growing library of over 350 titles across gaming, social/multiplayer, fitness and entertainment. Incredible social spaces and multiplayer arenas let you meet, play and build communities with people from all over the world. Travel universes in blockbuster fantasies, scare yourself witless in horror adventures or collaborate with colleagues in innovative workspaces. Sit front row with friends and family at movies and live events, find your new workout crew or join quests with fellow adventurers. And you can access over 1,000 titles in the Quest library by connecting your VR headset to a gaming-compatible computer (PC and cable sold separately). Let your friends and family into your VR world by casting your experience to compatible TVs and other screens. And anywhere you go in the real world, you can take your lightweight, portable Meta Quest 2 with you.* Meta Quest is for ages 13+. Certain apps, games, and experiences may be higher. Requires mobile device, Wi-Fi and companion app for setup. Account registration required.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great VR Device
on July 5, 2022
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I think it is great so far and I absolutely love Beat Saber.
Length of ownership: 50
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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Delve deep into your favorite games with this Dell 27 QHD gaming monitor with stunning colors and vivid visuals. Boasting a 27" screen, this Dell gaming monitor delivers swift and responsive gameplay thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate and a true 1ms response time. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatability and AMD FreeSync Technology minimize stuttering and screen tearing for smooth graphics. Equipped with adjustable features to let you customize your gaming setup for optimum comfort and visibility
 
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Great G-SYNC Monitor
on September 5, 2021
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this monitor to finally be rid of the screen tearing that happens when you go above your monitor's refresh rate. I have been using V-Sync forever, but that feature doesn't always stop screen tearing and one good example I ran into was in Metro Exodus, especially during the intro. If you have an NVIDIA graphics card, once you enable G-Sync and turn on Vertical Sync in Global Settings in the NVIDIA Control Panel, every game will be ready to use G-SYNC. Just make sure to not enable V-sync in any games from now on because G-SYNC will handle the syncing of frames for you.
I haven't noticed any difference between leaving the refresh rate at 60 Hz and setting it to 165 Hz in the NVIDIA Control Panel if G-SYNC is enabled, but again, screen tearing was the only thing that really bothered me. I say this because I often forget to switch to 165 Hz when playing games since I leave it at 60 Hz for everything else. Also, if you use the built-in FPS counter for the monitor, make sure you set your refresh rate to something higher than 60 Hz in the NIVIDIA Control Panel or the FPS counter won't ever go past 60 FPS.
Finally, if you are wondering about black levels and IPS glow, the black levels are good in games, but you're going to see a ton of the normal IPS glow around the edges of the monitor.
Length of ownership: 115
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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Experience lightning fast loading with an ultra-high speed SSD, deeper immersion with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio, and an all-new generation of incredible PlayStation games. PS5 Digital Edition is an all-digital version of the PS5 console with no disc drive. Sign into your account for PlayStation Network and go to PlayStation Store to buy and download games. 3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analog/USB stereo headphones. Set up and latest system software update required.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Great in Some Ways and a Let Down in Others
on September 5, 2021
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
It is really hard to beat the console exclusives that are only PlayStation. However, there's not too many out yet for the PS5. I've finished Demon's Souls on it, but due to the broken rest mode for the system, I ended up needing to reinstall the game early on because it got corrupted due to the system not wanting to wake up out of rest mode. However, I also had the game get corrupted when I didn't close the game (pressing Start then pressing Close Game in the Home menu) before I turned off the console. so I have ended up reinstalling the game twice due to corruption.
The new controller additions are great and Returnal makes good use of them. You will feel the rain coming down on you through subtle vibrations of the controller. The two stage triggers are neat for using alternate weapon functions as well. However, you literally restart at the beginning of the game every time you play it unless you put the system in rest mode. The problem is, rest mode is currently broken and you take the chance of corrupting the game and needing to reinstall it when you use rest mode.
The SSD does make everything load very fast. The Home screen on the console leaves a lot to be desired because it only ever shows 8 games/applications at one time including whatever service Sony wants to advertise to take up one of those spots. It really just feels like a whole lot of wasted space. Coming from the PS4 to PS5 and having the single press of the PlayStation button go to the Home menu and holding the PlayStation button to open the device options (Sound, Controller, Shutdown options) being reversed on the PS5 still drives me mad after using it for almost a year.
Finally, while the 825 GB SSD in the PS5 doesn't seem like it would feel that much smaller than the 1 TB drive in the Xbox Series X, it feels absolutely tiny in practice. I keeping needing to decide what games I want to keep installed because I am always out of space. While I don't look forward to spending another $200 on a 1 TB SSD when the use of the SSD expansion slot being useable comes out of beta, I will be happy to not be constantly out of space anymore.
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
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Experience brighter worlds, vivid imagery, and sharper details with 4K gaming and up to 120 FPS that makes everything feel so real it~s unreal. Seamlessly switch between your favorite games and pick up right where you left off with Quick Resume. Play four generations of games with backward compatibility, plus games that are optimized for Xbox Series X|S that look and play better than ever. Jump into your favorite games like Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto instantly with lightning-fast load times. Get the most out of your Xbox Series X with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (membership sold separately). Play new games like The Outer Worlds 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NINJA GAIDEN 4, and more on day one. Choose from hundreds of high-quality games like DOOM: The Dark Ages, Tony Hawk~s Pro Skater 3 + 4, and Grounded 2. Dive into legendary franchises including Call of Duty, Forza, Diablo, Halo, and everything in between.*
 
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Excellent System
on September 5, 2021
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got lucky enough to be able to purchase both this and a PS5. I normally use the Xbox for a media console and with the new SSD it is really quick to launch the various apps and games. I do also use it for gaming as well and honestly, Game Pass has made this my console of choice since new games seem to appear every week. The only real downfall is that the amount of games on the service can be a little overwhelming. Other that than that, it has allowed me to try a ton of games that I most likely would have never played without Game Pass. There's been some great ones in there that I would have missed out on too.
As for the PS5, while it does have some great games, the hard drive feels tiny compared to the Xbox Series X and rest mode is still broken. Having quick resume means you can switch between multiple games over days/weeks and start right back up where you left off whereas you can't do that at all with the PS5 currently without taking a chance of corrupting the game you're playing.
If you're looking for the best place to play games right now, the Xbox Series X is the place to be.
Length of ownership: 100
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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