SILICONE SKIN CASE FOR NINTENDO WII REMOTE CONTROLLER AND NUNCHUK

You have many competitive family members and friends who like to pit their skills against each other, so you invest in a Nintendo Wii. Past experience has taught you that precision and subtlety are not some of these individuals strong points, so you afford additional Wii Controllers & Nunchuks. Predictably you envisage the yet to come arguments and fights over these identical items, and realise to prevent this, they need to be personalised.

The Silicone Skin Case:

Silicone Skin Cases add that personal touch to both your Wii Controllers & Nunchuks.
They come in an assortment of colours
They gently stretch to smugly encase the Wii Controller & Nunchuk
Non silicone areas provide full use of controls on both the Wii Controller & Nunchuk
Skins provide a high degree of grip through their non-slip rubberised surface (ribbed in areas requiring additional control) compared to use of Controllers & Nunchuks without them
Durable, can withstand long periods of use and still provide degree of control as above
Skins can be removed an washed with soap and warm water
Some skins provide an additional silicone layer around the front area of the Wii Controller, which acts as a shock absorber.

For a pair of these silicone skins, I suggest you pay [Please Note, this is simply my view as a customer] NO MORE THAN £3.99 (when you see these skins I think you'll agree that the trader may pick these up for pennies, and sell them for pounds). Postage & Packing - no more than £1.99.

So if you're looking for a supplement to provide that personal touch to your Wii Controller & Nunchuk, and to increase your handling during prolonged use, the Silicone Skin Case is the proper kit!

Amazing Get One

Immediately after getting it out of the box you can tell the Dualshock 3 is high quality. Unlike the Sixaxis the Dualshock 3 is very sturdy and doesn't feel like it is about to fall apart. The weight is perfect noticeably heavy than the Sixaxis, which is a good thing as the Sixaxis always felt too light.

God I've missed a rumble feature, the controller's rumble is slightly less than its predecessor's, however the rumble is excellent. Playing Warhawk I can tell from which direction I was being shot at just from the rumble and games such as Uncharted can't really be appreciated fully until you've played it with a rumble feature. The controller holds its charge just as well as the Sixaxis and we easily last 20 hours before needing to charge it.

Although not officially released in the UK, I really suggest getting a dualshock 3 (imported ones still work with a UK PS3). Dualshock 3 really adds to the whole gaming experience, a must buy for the PS3.

Remains the best skating franchise around

The Tony Hawk's series has been accused of running out of steam. While the third version was excellent, it offered little that the second title didn't. Neversoft has obviously sought to change things with this version, but despite this, the game is very similar to the last one. One change (albeit purely cosmetic) is that there's something very English about THPS4. From the inclusion of a London level to the presence of The Sex Pistols on the soundtrack, THPS4 has obviously been, at least in part, tailored for us Brits.

In terms of presentation it remains almost identical to the previous three iterations. Fourteen pro skaters are included (Jackass star Bam Margera is once again involved) as well as the now-mandatory create-a-skater facility. Nine levels are included in all (seven regular plus two secret ones) which vary from a shipyard to a zoo. The selection of one and two player modes remains the same as THPS3, however, THPS4 includes the option for online play for up to eight players. Interestingly, the graphics are still a little below what may be expected from a PS2 game, but nonetheless they remain capable. The soundtrack, however, is simply awesome. The Sex Pistols, Aesop Rock, NWA, Iron Maiden and Run DMC all make an appearance giving the game unquestionably the best soundtrack ever.

The only major difference is the removal of time limits on each level. The levels are much, much larger now, and the player is given the freedom to skate around to their heart's content. Now, the player has to approach any citizens standing around to begin a quest. There are now sixteen challenges on each level, which is somewhat higher than the amount found on the previous game. This may involve the by now standard collection of 'S,K,A,T,E' or something more novel like helping a prisoner tunnel out of Alcatraz. There is a definite emphasis on fun in this game, as many of the games available have no bearing on the player's progress (playing tennis or betting on two prostitutes having a fight).

Other additions include the ability to 'skitch', that is to hold on to the back of a moving vehicle (or elephant) to earn extra points. New pogoing tricks are available to the more advanced gamer as well. Finally, the player can now transfer over the spines of pipes to rack up even longer combinations. Each of these functions has been included to help the player produce longer combinations and therefore gain larger scores. The new mission structure enables these new skills to be introduced gradually, but THSP experts should have no problem picking up the new abilities.

For me, the removal of the time limit makes this iteration of THPS a slightly poor relation to the third version. The appeal of the Tony Hawk's series for me has always been attempting to rack up 500,000 point plus combos. THPS4's reliance on comedy somewhat removes the emphasis from gaining huge scores. While not the best, it is undoubtedly the most varied version of the franchise, and fans of the series should consider this an essential purchase.

fantastic piece of kit

This is a brilliant accessory to have for your gamecube - especially if you have a portable screen.

The only downside is the time it takes to charge but in terms of convenience, it is great and I have found it to be useful on many occasions.

I had some friends over to play Smash Bros and Soul Calibur - and there was no free plug near the tv. I had the battery pack charged from before and used that and started playing. We had wavebirds plugged in as well and managed to get just over 2 hours - I wasn't expecting more than about an hour so I was pleasantly surprised.

If finding a plug is a hassle or you just want a short gaming session (at night for example) or want to take your gamecube round to your mates - this is great.

Highly recommended - fits snugly underneath your gamecube and easy to use.