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TAC DSK RED Illuminated Drum Sticks Red

Tired of the original wooden, small diameter drum stick. Here is your perfect alternative. The whole body of this drum stick will light up in flame red or electric blue when striked on any surface, giving you a dramatic light show when playing drummer in Rock Band or Guitar Hero. Now who said drummer is always sitting behind the scene!! Comes in two beautiful colors: flame red and electric blue.

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2 Stars COOL STICKS IS THEY WORKED PROPERLY
WORKED FOR THE FIRST SONG THEN THEY STOPPED GLOWING.. LOOKS LIKE THE LIGHTING SYSTEM WAS HOME MADE

5 Stars Just OK
My husband and I were really excited to use these Illuminated Drum Sticks for our Rock Band 2 ion drums. The only problem was they broke about 15 minutes into game play.

Be sure to read the instructions carefully before you the batteries in these things! It’s a tad bit more complicated then just jamming the batteries in.

3 Stars Not for real drumming
I bought these sticks to use with my Rockband drums. Not a good idea. These are heavy sticks. I like a lite touch with my Rockband drums. The handle holds two AAA batteries. The stick srcews into the handle. This causes the stick to vibrate and produce noise when striking an object, even soft objects. The LEDs are cool though.

To see these sticks in action, watch Radiator music video by Family Force 5.

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Tritton AX360 True 5 1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Gaming Headset

Seeking multichannel surround sound from your video games? The Tritton AX360 is the true 5.1 channel digital sound you’re looking for. This technically advanced audio headset is designed for the ultimate gamer — its Rumble Headset Technology, removable microphone and Xbox Live compatibility make any game an audio extravaganza. The improvement in graphics over the years should be matched with advanced digital sound processing; with the AX360, gamers can hear their enemies sneaking up on them, the roar of engines as they speed by, bullets whizzing by and explosions going off a few feet away. Enjoy full digital sound in total comfort, without disturbing your neighbors, roommates, friends or family. The headset connects to the gaming console optical port to deliver optimum Dolby certified 2.1 and 5.1 digital sound separation. Integrated rumble effect will blow your mind, giving you more realistic and immersed game play. Xbox Live-compatible removable microphone (also works for PC) External Audio Controller – * Dolby Digital and Dolby Prologic certified decoder* Fiber-optic and digital coaxial audio inputs* Analog 5.1 outputs to surround speakers* Two AX360 headset inputs* Dynamic Range Control/Time Delay audio selection* Master volume control* Power input AX360 Headset – * Center speaker* Front speaker* Rear speaker* Subwoofer w/vibration* Removable microphone* Adjustable head rail Compatible with PS2, Xbox and Xbox 360 — plus any game console that supports digital audio output Also compatible with home DVD with digital audio output, and PC games with 5.1 sound card & G9 adapter

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars These are Okay
I hooked these up in all possible configurations and was unable to get sound through them. My sound card (Creative ZS2 Platinum) did not recognize them either??? My system is older and should have been compatible with them given the age of the design of this headset. I am going with the Medusa Home System Headset next based on the fact that I would not have to unplug them from my sound card every time I want to use my speakers.

3 Stars Think carefully
PROS:

PRICE + 5.1 surround

CONS:

Volume switch is a pain, there are 5 volume indicators you need to manage. Microphone feels cheap and a bit awkward. Playing online is a mess since you can’t hear yourself talk and often you end up playing with the cheap volume indicators to moderate voices.

5 Stars kingpin474
im a young but well rounded gamer but if u play shooting games these are the headsets for u i use to use turtle beach x4 but it made my ear ich go tritton all the way they have true dolby 5.1 surrond sound which is ahuge at vantage during game play they are more realible then turtle beach and if u play halo or call of duty send me a friend request so we can play together xbox 360 gamer tag:kingpin474

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The story of the Xbox video game Prototype starts rather murky and continues to be so for most of the game. The player sees the world through the eyes of Alex Mercer, who has somehow acquired superhuman powers and awakened to a world that seems to have gone mad.

Mercer himself discovers that he has the ability to shapeshift and to absorb powers from the people around him. His shapeshifting powers can enhance his combat abilities, his ability to defend himself and his ability to sense things and due to the multiple ways that conflicts can be overcome, it gives players different ways to attain their objectives.

The main game itself is made up of thirty-one missions that will range from your basic seek and destroy missions to infiltrations of militaristic organizations to learn more information. The game play is fairly aggressive and the response to Mercer is often instantaneous and even something as simple as running through the city (or gliding, as you can unlock later in the game) can alert the Strike Teams, who are on the lookout for Mercer. Mercer’s powers can be evolved and enhanced through the completion of side missions and new moves are a terrific incentive to keep players going through the more frustrating parts of this game.

At first glance, Mercer seems indestructible; falls don’t hurt and there is nothing that can’t be leaped over or run around. Combat is going to get more complicated, though and this has been the source of accusations of clumsy and clunky game play. With all the moves that the character can learn, remembering how to trigger certain combat combinations is not always easy. That being said, the combat in Prototype is still a great deal of fun, if only because of the variety of combat modes and shapes that Mercer can take.

Playing Prototype is something that any dedicated gamer should at least try, and as one of the more interesting sandbox style games that have hit the market recently, it has certainly made its mark.

Gears of War 2

Gears of War 2 is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 4.5 million selling blockbuster third-person tactical action game that became one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. This time, Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad are poised to deliver a bigger, badder, and more intense experience.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Hands Down One of the BEST Top 10 Games Ever Made!!!!
If you want a fast pace shoot first and ask questions last blood brawl, then this game is a must have. The game has impecable graphics and action at every turn. To fully enjoy those graphics you need to get an HDMI TV and cable to really get all the game was ment to give. As far as game play goes there are not to many down sides. You travel from stage to stage with an objective in mind and you crush any opposition that comes your way. The multiplayer part of the game is by far the best I have every played. Even better than the All Great and Mighty HALO (Yes, I said it). Like most players I know including myself, once you beat a game you throw it in the draw for it to collect dust or go trade it in for another one, but this game keeps you coming back for more and more. I have already beating this game yet I keep playing it, its that good. The only down sides to the game is the ending of the game, the time it takes to get a group of people to play on multiplayer (of course this may be due to some technical issues with the host or connection to the internet, not real sure), and the tedious riding of tanks, wierd ell looking thing, or Hum V looking things. To me when you have to ride these things and shoot its just not fun to me. I like running around and use strategy to kill enemies. Sniper for instance. All in All a great game, but even the greats have their down points. I had to give this game a 5 star rating.

4 Stars AWESOME CAMPAIGN!! OK online
the campaign is totally epic, and relly fun and creative. lots of humor. the multiplayer is good about 70% of the time, the rerst you lag so badly you cant tell whats happening. lots of glitches, ive found 3 and im only level 27. BUT WHEN ITS NOT LAGGING THIS IS THE BEST GAME EVER! I used to love halo and cod but since i played this i havnt touched those games

1 Star I returned my money
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1VCODQHLH2MQ3 The CD is broken and the game console does not read, get under these conditions

5 Stars Great Game, You have to Get It!
Gears of war 2 is a great game. Well developed, very good graphics, and a good storyline continued from the first installment. The best part of the game is the multiplayer online games. I have played many..many..many hours online and it is just so addicting. I have been playing gears well before I purchased part 2 and I was waiting for it to come down in price. Not only did I get a great price on this game but it was shipped quickly and in perfect condition. Must buy for every video game fan!

5 Stars Better than 1
I dont understand these bad reviewers, unless they are just entering puberty and battling pimples and are nookie starved. I was engrossed in the game from the start to the end, the visuals were stunning, many times I wud jus stop playing and look around the envirement in awe. Getting swallowed by giant worms and sea creatures was totally wicked and having to cut ur way our was so cool. Finally finding Dom’s wife and seeing her as a mutant and then Dom having to kill her to save her more pain, was a tear jerker, seriously. The cut scenes were great and so was the heart pounding monster battles. Now with used games available and price drops the game is a must have. So if ur not swayed by angry acne scarred adolesents, then grab this game and have some serious fun.

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