Hardware, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS), Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Hard Evidence (Wii), Xbox 360 Battery Pack, Xbox 360 Headset (Xbox 360), Nintendo Official Component Video Cable (Wii), High School Musical with Microphone (Wii), Nintendo 2000 Wii Points Card (Wii), Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock with Wireless Guitar Controller (PS2), 4Gamers Vertical Stand with USB Hub (PS3), Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit, Datel Max Power Tool Battery (PSP), DS Action Replay For Nintendo DS / NDS Lite, Sony Rock Band Band In The Box (PS2/PS3), Power Station (Wii), Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2), Lego: Indiana Jones (PS2), Resident Evil 4 (Wii), Xbox 360 Elite - Wireless Controller (Black), Cooking Mama (Wii)

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81

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS)

Our Price: £24.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
Used Price: £13.98
New Price: £15.69

Review for The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS):
A Zelda fans game?
A strange game this. By game standards its great, but by Zelda standards it's not so brilliant. This is a really good game in some respects, the characters have a lot of life, good graphics, innovative controls (on the most part), and just something nice because it's differnt. There are some really cool moments and clever ideas that could only have been pulled off on the DS, and so top marks Nintendo for that.

But although there are loads of good sides, it is not a perfect game by any means. Sometimes the touch control dosn't work that great because your hand gets in the way, and there are moments when it all seems a bit pointless. I think there should have been the option for a 'normal' control method.

Also the items... they really suck. If you have played many Zelda games before it's not much of a suprise when you get the bow, or the bombag for the millionth time. Would have been loads better if Nintendo were as original with the items as much as the other ideas.

You also find yourself in the Temple Of The Ocean King (a massive time limit based temple) way too often, in the end you dread going back to it and it really puts you off! This is supposed to be a fun game, not a chore!

And there isn't a huge amount off umph or depth too it (the handheld argument is stupid - Links Awakening had 10x the depth and that was monochrome!)

But if your new to Zelda or just cant get enough, then defiently give it a go, it's still good, just not great!

Also don't belive all the people who said they completed it in a day - no chance first run through!
Rating: 4/5
82

Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii)

Our Price: £14.98
Used Price: £8.50
New Price: £8.68

Review for Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii):
intense
love this game, once you unlock all skills its well fast. some levels a bit frustration
Rating: 3/5
83

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Hard Evidence (Wii)

Our Price: £9.98
Used Price: £13.99
New Price: £9.98

Review for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Hard Evidence (Wii):
Fun game that will keep you challenged and amused
I just got this game yesterday and so far im impressed and its good fun to play. Im playing it on the Wii which might add to the fun factor.

Its got the right voices and the scenery and items etc. are detailed enough. There is plenty to do and you can change the level of difficulty via the options which is good. Its new cases which I havnt seen on any other CSI game which is refreshing plus there are more lab machines to interact with and matching fingerprints etc. is harder work which is a plus.

My boyfriend and I are playing it together which is fun and we have nearly finished the first case. As we get better at it I might make it more difficult.

The only downside I can see is some people might criticise the graphics as they could be better but when I play a game on the Wii its not for the graphics but for the fun factor of being involved and the interaction.
Rating: 3/5
84

Xbox 360 Battery Pack

Our Price: £9.98
New Price: £1.99

Review for Xbox 360 Battery Pack:
Needed.
If you bought the Premium Xbox 360, or have a wireless controller, and dont want to be throwing batterys away every fifteen minutes, you need this.

Theres no two ways about it, Rechardgable AA Batterys dont last nearly as long, and theres no telling when they will run out.

Using this battery pack allows you to see how much energy is left in the battery while in the guide blade during a game, as well as a half way warning, which will increase in frequency until it runs out. (These warnings dont disturb you, the ring of light just flashes alternatly)

The only problem is, there is no need for it to be expensive, and a charger cable needs to be bought seperatly. At least its a one time purchase.
Rating: 3/5
85

Xbox 360 Headset (Xbox 360)

Our Price: £12.98
Used Price: £7.45
New Price: £12.48

Review for Xbox 360 Headset (Xbox 360):
Good when it works
The headset is good when it works, however they do tend to break easily, I myself am looking to buy a 3rd head set in 2 years. What tends to happen to them (and I do not throw the headset around) is that either the microphone just randomly stops working or the speaker stops working. In both my headsets the microphone has gone, in what seems an overnight event. Its a real shame because I don't like buying non official products but this time I am looking elsewhere.

It would be really good to see Microsoft remaking a headset that works well but has the strength to be put through day to day use, and not just break. I would understand it breaking if I were to treat it harshly and bash it around but the way I treat it, there should be nothing wrong with it.

As I said at the start... its good when it works.
Rating: 3/5
86

Nintendo Official Component Video Cable (Wii)

Our Price: £17.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price: £17.98

Review for Nintendo Official Component Video Cable (Wii):
wii
The component cable is great easy to use no setup needed just plug and play. Normally the writing on the wii is all blurred and is all sorta joined together but with this cable it's great, also the game play is much better im my opinion and the sound quality has improved too because the ends are gold plated unlike the ones that come with the wii.

only down side is that it arrived 1 day after expected arrival but who cares!
Rating: 4/5
87

High School Musical with Microphone (Wii)

Used Price: £24.99
New Price: £33.69

Review for High School Musical with Microphone (Wii):
Fun for even the worst singers
According to this game i am a great singer. According to my mum I'd be sent home in the first round of X Factor. So as you can imagine- I love the game!!! It's especially good at parties (although I don't know if my neighbours would agree). If you're a HSM Fan then it's well worth the money.
Rating: 3/5
88

Nintendo 2000 Wii Points Card (Wii)

Our Price: £14.98
New Price: £14.93

Review for Nintendo 2000 Wii Points Card (Wii):
Excellent.
The thing is I know there's"ROMS" out there but to be fair I hate them, I don't mind them if others likes to play on these but I'd rather to play a"actual" game with a controller pad, or at least have a sense of feeling to"own" it.

Virtual Console is excellent once you think about it - sure you can get some games for cheaper, but what about Paper Mario? That's rare, and you would have to fork over alot for that. However on VC it's only £7.50, and it's even perfect emulated (most ROMs for Paper Mario aren't perfect in my opinion).

I would strongly recommend Virtual Console to every Wii owner, it's cheap than you'd think and it can be addicative. I've been playing Legend of Zelda: LTTP/Mario Kart 64 non-stop, and I'm loving it with Classic Controller. Worth it.
Rating: 4/5
89

Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock with Wireless Guitar Controller (PS2)

Our Price: £29.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
Used Price: £38.00
New Price: £29.99

Review for Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock with Wireless Guitar Controller (PS2):
An Addictive Fun Game
A very addictive game and fun to play to.
good points
- A fun game
- Very addictive
- The controller looks cool
- When you do a song you can never do but do it it feels great

Bad points

- Sometimes some of the buttons are faulty. But it dosent trouble you too much. I reccomend looking after the controller.
-You have to work your way through you start out with only about 8 songs. I reccomend only going on practice and career.

I rated this 5 star because its a great game and the buttons only go faulty once youve had it for about 4 months if not they wont go faulty!
Rating: 4/5
90

4Gamers Vertical Stand with USB Hub (PS3)

Our Price: £10.98
Used Price: £7.49
New Price: £9.25

Review for 4Gamers Vertical Stand with USB Hub (PS3):
lol titlel???
okay if youre ps3 is laying down like mine did before i get this buy this get it vertical and now it even more gorgeous and as a little + it keeps shiny because the dust wont collect on it that easy
Rating: 5/5
91

Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit

Our Price: £17.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price: £12.99

Review for Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit:
An Essential Piece of 360 Kit
If you have wireless controllers for your Xbox 360, this is a must buy. The kit comprises a charger, mains cable and one rechargeable battery pack.

The charger can take two battery packs at any one time and will charge both in around four hours, or a single battery in about two hours. The battery pack lasts ages in your controller so charges shouldn't be too frequent. There are status lights on the front indicating if the batteries are still charging or have finished.

There is also a separate Play & Charge Kit for the 360, which plugs your controller into the console's USB port to charge the battery. All well and good, but it doesn't charge as quickly and the cable defeats the object of having a wireless pad. For these reasons, the Quick Charge Kit is a better bet.

Extra battery packs cost about £9-10 and are worth the investment. The whole set-up will pay for itself within a matter of weeks compared to the equivalent cost in AA alkaline batteries, so get one today!
Rating: 4/5
92

Datel Max Power Tool Battery (PSP)

Our Price: £14.98
New Price: £8.98

Review for Datel Max Power Tool Battery (PSP):
C'est Bon!
Well, i got this to unbrick my PSP after a failed upgrade, and i thought i might as well get a custom firmwire aswell. You have to create a magic memory stick, which applications can do for you, and then all you have to do is charge the battery and put eh magic memory stick on and install.
By the way, to charge the battery, you turn the PSP on with a normal battery in, then plug your psp into the mains, and while it is plugged in, take the normal battery out and put in the Pandora/Tool battery.
It does exactly what its meant to do.
Rating: 4/5
93

DS Action Replay For Nintendo DS / NDS Lite

New Price: £12.24

Review for DS Action Replay For Nintendo DS / NDS Lite:
Action Replay Max Ds/Ds Lite
I personally think this is a good product made for the ds and ds lite. Although it sometimes freezes the game, action replay can be used straight out of the box without any difficulties. The process of installation is easy and quite quick.

It is fully updatable via usb meaning you don't have to buy newer versions when released.
Rating: 4/5
94

Sony Rock Band Band In The Box (PS2/PS3)

Our Price: £99.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price: £99.98

95

Power Station (Wii)

Our Price: £16.99 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
New Price: £16.99

Review for Power Station (Wii):
THIS STAND AINT ALL THAT!!
just got this stand. looks gr8. saves money. and storage. but causes a loud noise in the wii transformer witch causes heat!!
if you want to get it? get it but if you dont wand a loud noise from the wii transformer then dont get it.
i give it a 1 out of 10!
Rating: 3/5
96

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2)

Used Price: £4.60
New Price: £12.99

Review for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2):
San andreas is awsome
san andreas is one of the best gta's in the series. the game has amazing graphics although it wont work on the old ps2 on the new one the graphic are quick and smooth and dont slow down during gameplay. In sanandreas the costomisation of your character is incredible as you get him to have a hair cut, buy shoes and clothes, get a tatoo. You are even able to customise cars with hydrolics and nitros. I dont think that the authers of the one star reviews have actually played the game. Buy sanandreas and you wont be disapointed at all.
Rating: 4/5
97

Lego: Indiana Jones (PS2)

Our Price: £29.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
Used Price: £17.98
New Price: £17.99

Review for Lego: Indiana Jones (PS2):
Indi-tastic!!!
This is money well spent!

If you liked Lego Star Wars 1 & 2 then this is for you! Buy it! Play it! Keep playing it! By Christmas you still want to play it!

You can't go wrong on a game that really does not end and on the PS2 it is superb. I was going to get a PS3 but if this is the quality still being produced in sound, graphic and game play long live the PS2!!!

Creating your own Lego game characters is great as well. I made Mutt from the new film so I can have father and son running around with whips and guns. It is so good it even looks like him! To adda British cultural twist I made a David Tennent Doctor Lego character armed with a book to help solve the puzzles! Its that good and impressive!

Enjoy this neverending fun game. Roll on Lego Indiana Jones II: The new adventures!
Rating: 4/5
98

Resident Evil 4 (Wii)

Our Price: £24.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
Used Price: £16.85
New Price: £17.43

Review for Resident Evil 4 (Wii):
Another classic!
I find it very hard to fault anything in the Resident Evil series and this is no exception. Amazing graphics and a really gripping story line makes this game hard to stop playing. If your a fan of other Resident Evil games in the past then don't hesitate in buying this game. Brilliant!
Rating: 4/5
99

Xbox 360 Elite - Wireless Controller (Black)

Our Price: £29.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
Used Price: £45.00
New Price: £29.35

Review for Xbox 360 Elite - Wireless Controller (Black):
Very swish
Great looks, great functionality and quite robust. As a controller thrower, this thing has been airborne many a time and the only damage is a slightly loose left stick which still works perfectly.
The only criticisms I have are a rubbish D-Pad and if you like to have a finger on all shoulder buttons you may find it difficult to hold.
The right stick position is also a little strange but it becomes second nature quickly.
A good size for small and big hands I think this is one of the best controllers made.
And everything looks better in black!
Rating: 4/5
100

Cooking Mama (Wii)

Our Price: £17.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
Used Price: £15.99
New Price: £14.56

Review for Cooking Mama (Wii):
5 stars for kids , probably 2-3 if you havent got any
This game is amazing fun for our 4 year old & her friends ( needs verbal guidance sometimes is all but she taught her mum to play ) . Great fun for us if we play with her , not sure we could recommend it for adults playing by themselves though ( maybe if very drunk , otherwise wait and hope Gordon Ramsay makes a version that could be real entertainment :) ) .

The controls are mostly very intuitive & obvious in a fun way . As said by other reviewers it helps teach about food & cooking . Graphically it is simple but in a nice , pleasant style that we found made it very easy to pick up & play ( even when you're 4 ) . Mama herself is repetitive in her comments but for us at least not annoyingly so .

Overall we'd recommend it & if you can get it cheap ( like we did ) then so much the better .
Rating: 3/5




Hardware, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS), Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Hard Evidence (Wii), Xbox 360 Battery Pack, Xbox 360 Headset (Xbox 360), Nintendo Official Component Video Cable (Wii), High School Musical with Microphone (Wii), Nintendo 2000 Wii Points Card (Wii), Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock with Wireless Guitar Controller (PS2), 4Gamers Vertical Stand with USB Hub (PS3), Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit, Datel Max Power Tool Battery (PSP), DS Action Replay For Nintendo DS / NDS Lite, Sony Rock Band Band In The Box (PS2/PS3), Power Station (Wii), Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2), Lego: Indiana Jones (PS2), Resident Evil 4 (Wii), Xbox 360 Elite - Wireless Controller (Black), Cooking Mama (Wii)

, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS), Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Hard Evidence (Wii), Xbox 360 Battery Pack, Xbox 360 Headset (Xbox 360), Nintendo Official Component Video Cable (Wii), High School Musical with Microphone (Wii), Nintendo 2000 Wii Points Card (Wii), Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock with Wireless Guitar Controller (PS2), 4Gamers Vertical Stand with USB Hub (PS3), Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit, Datel Max Power Tool Battery (PSP), DS Action Replay For Nintendo DS / NDS Lite, Sony Rock Band Band In The Box (PS2/PS3), Power Station (Wii), Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2), Lego: Indiana Jones (PS2), Resident Evil 4 (Wii), Xbox 360 Elite - Wireless Controller (Black), Cooking Mama (Wii)

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