Universal Challenge 5 in 1 Racing Wheel (PS3, PS2, Wii, GameCube, PC)
Universal Challenge 5 in 1 Racing Wheel (PS3, PS2, Wii, GameCube, PC)
Customer Review: A definite buy!!
a very handy little piece of kit. very easy to use, the rumble feature is very realistic when you run onto the grass etc. the pedals are good, but aren’t the most comfy for your feet if you use it for long periods at a time (a few hours). a definite buy for the keen racer!!
Customer Review: Good, when it works
I bought this wheel from Game on 27 Dec 2007 and three weeks later iv replaced it twice and am now searching for something better. The problem was the flappy paddles for shifting are exactly that, flappy. Under normal gaming iv damaged 3 paddles so they dont respond anymore, it sounds like something inside has snaped, as there seem to be something rattling around. For around ?25 the wheel is ok, soft force feed back and a bit plasticy, but what do you expect? Maybe something that does what it says on the tin without breaking the first time its used.
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Playseats Evolution Gaming Seat (White with Silver) 
With its completely renewed design and double-stitched vinyl cover, the white Playseats Evolution gaming seat puts you smack dab in the middle of your favorite racing game. The seat works with almost all racing peripherals on the market and every game console, including the Xbox 360, GameCube, PlayStation2, PCs, and more. More importantly, the chair is notably comfortable while delivering the most realistic racing simulation around.
Details include a reinforced steel tubular construction that adds stability and eliminates excess wobble, a non-flammable seat material, and an easy-to-assemble design. Just install a game steering wheel, such as the latest Logitech model, on the middle pole and attach a couple of pedals along the bottom (all sold separately). The setup is also easily adaptable, with multiple adjustment knobs letting you move the wheel and pedals closer or farther, depending on your height. Appropriate for ages 8 and older, the Evolution seat is the perfect accessory for gamers who want to boost their lap times in style.
List Price: $329.99
Amazon Price: $249.99
Customer Review: Great!
Excellent Value! I looked at building a setup myself, and the bucket seat alone was more expensive than this whole setup. Logitech G25 mounts perfectly with no play. Cords are a little annoying as with anything but tie raps takes care of that pretty easily. I was a little concerned about heel toe down shifting with the post between my legs like that, but it has not been an issue at all. Overall great quality, solid and completes the game driving experience.
Customer Review: Works for tall folk
Very impressed with the quality and comfort and at 6′4 I have no problems getting situated at all. Love it!
PlayStation 3 Wireless Sixaxis Controller 
The PS3 Wireless Controller provides you with wireless control for more gaming freedom! It’s got the control you need for better gaming, combined with incredible wireless freedom. Play your favorite games up to 30 feet away! Its high-performance Analog sticks provide 360 degrees of smooth movement, and the D-pad gives you precise control.
List Price: $49.99
Amazon Price: $43.99
Used Price: $32.99
Customer Review: PS3 controller could have been better
PROS: (1) Similarity to previous controller and ease of use. (2) Lightweight yet still incorporates an excellent battery life. (3) Sixaxis works surprising well, ONCE you get it down. (4) Wireless function doesn’t auto-shutoff or give “1/2 power” warnings like the Xbox 360. CONS: (1) Close to $45 (depending on retailer) is outrageous. (2) If purchased seperately, charging/sensing cable does not come with the controller. (3) Charging/sensing cable is approx. three feet (or 1m) long. (4) The reason I say chaging and SENSING cable is because if you want to play with more than one controller they all must be plugged and ’sensed’ by the PS3 for them to be activated, whereas on the Xbox 360 you just hold the button on the controller and the console sense buttons down simultaneously.
Customer Review: GREAT PS3 CONTROLLER
This controller is perfect it is much like the ps2 version but it is wireless and very lightweight. The only thing is the price is sort of steep but I would still recommend it to anyone.
Wireless Mini Kybrd with built-in Trackball for Htpc By Ergoguys 
Streamlined full-featured RF keyboard with built-in trackball optical technology. 2.4Ghz radio frequency, 15 meters effective working range, USB port 360-degree navigation, sleek and elegant and notebook keyboard module design, enables mobile operation and effortless typing. Perfect for Home Theather PC
List Price: $79.00
Amazon Price: $63.24
Used Price: $61.23
Customer Review: Not really from Ergoguys
It’s a great keyboard, I admit, but I subtract 1 star because it’s not made by Ergoguys but by X-gene. It looks more like the cheaper version, $10 cheaper, supposedly by Adesso, but another buyer had also mentioned that he got the X-gene brand as well. So the product is not what is advertised, BEWARE! Should just go for the Adesso / X-gene brand and save yourself $10.
Customer Review: Great for home theater environments
The keyboard works well for home theater environments where a level surface is not available for mousing. Pros: nice trackball–left click button is placed conveniently. Reliable wireless link allows remote wakeup from sleep mode. Cons: Took a while to get it to work the first time, and the left shift key was very sticky. To move the cursor after a period of inactivity, need to first press a button or key. Right click could be placed more conveniently on same side of keyboard as trackball. Overall, not really pretty but a pretty good value.
Launch games for new consoles are often given far more leeway than others, simply because everyone recognises they haven’t had as long in development. Genji: Days Of The Blade won’t be making any one’s top ten lists by the end of the year but with their second game Japanese developer Game Republic have made some improvements. Set in Ireland the game has an unusual storyline involving fairies and other monsters of significant scarier proportions. You take control of either the rough and ready Keats or the more tactical Ellen, with the chance to switch between either character at the beginning of each chapter of the game.
At a basic level it’s a sort of action role-player as you spend time in town talking to fairies before venturing out to capture monsters, Pokemon style. In order to capture a monster (or “Folk” as the game has it) you have to soften them up with normal attacks and then reel them in by flicking the Sixaxis upwards like a fishing rod. If it works you’re then able to call upon your newly captured critter for help by mapping them to a face button. Different Folks have different abilities, such as flying or creating magical shields, and you often need specific types to overcome particular enemies. .
Harrison Dent
Customer Review: Fun Little Game
The “Action-RPG” Genre is always dodgy ground for me. Make one or the other otherwise you’ll most likely end up with a game that has a bad story and terrible combat. Believe me, i’d love a game that took the action of a Devil May Cry and story from a Final Fantasy and brought them together in harmony, but it’ll never happen. Folklore is about as good as an Action-RPG you’re going to pick up.
The game goes like this, after a few sequences of events you’re transported to these faery lands for one reason or another. There, you will find Folks. From here you proceed to beat said Folks untill you can absorb it and use it to attack other Folks. Different Folks from different realms have varying elemental properties, speed of attack, damage - you get the picture. And, you guessed it. Some Folks are better suited for fighting some foes than others. With many bosses you’ll have to find the right combination as some Folks wont even damage an enemy. At first it irked me, but it meant you couldn’t just switch to your most powerful Folk for a boss fight, it makes you think a little.
The controls are as easy to pick up as any game and makes the best use of the SIXAXIS tilt of any PS3 game. As with Folks, different movements with the SIXAXIS are needed to defeat enemies and absorb Folks, but the tutorials are very clear.
Fans of J-RPG’s might like the next bit, as the story is delivered in a quirky comic book style. Not being a massive fan of this style i found it a bit peculier but you soon get used to it. There are proper voice acted sequences aswell, but they’re rare. The rest of the story bit is where Folklore does it’s little thing. You can play this game in one of two, or three or four ways. At the start of the game you’re asked to pick a character. Keats or Ellen. Then you’re prompted again at the end of every chapter. So you see where this can go. I opted to play through the entire games as Keats first then Ellen, but you can mix it up as much as you like.
Last port of call, graphics. At first glance they dont appear much as the style is a little decieving. If you look closer though, there’s a lot of nice details.
An interesting side note. By this date, there’s a lot of downloadable content available for Folklore now with new character skins and sidequests and the like.
Playing through this game reminded me a lot of what Chaos Legion (PS2) tried to do. It’s not as dark as that game, but Folklore pulls the concept of with much more success.
Customer Review: Good fun but weird
It can get a little weird at times and you can often leave an area without meaning too. eg. avoinding folks and ending up going back into the area youve just come from as there is a pause while the next screen loads (most annoying). This, and its often not clear where your going as the map is rubbish, and the story line is lost on me. However the graphics are great and the music/ soundtrack is really nice. At ?27… its worth a buy. Ive found a few glitches as well where the character gets stuck .. however get a faq/walkthrough for the more difficult bits and you’ll enjoy it.. as even when you know what to do its still a challenge.
