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Sony Playstation 3 80 GB Console

$687.00 Est. at Amazon

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this product to anyone ive been a gamer since late 80's (i was 11) anyway ive had the original nintendo, super nes game cube game boy nintendo ds sega master system, genesis sega cd (i miss sega).
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what's great about it:?1080p display, blu-ray dvd what's not so great:?high price "the ps3 is an awesome console with the best specs of all the consoles.
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it's a game system, a blueray dvd player and it also a computer all in one.
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what's great about it:?blu-ray player, free online gaming what's not so great:?nothing "the ps3 has tons of great features including the blu ray video player, free online gaming, dvd and ps2
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what's great about it:?everything what's not so great:?originally did not come with dualshock 3 controller, limited developers for the high storage compacity blue ray disk "the is one system that

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Excellent Graphics, Nice Affordability, Platform: PlayStation 3

2 RECOMMENDED by 171 people for DISC

Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB Metal Gear Solid 4

Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB (Gun Metal Grey) Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle Console

$507.00 Est. at Amazon

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this product to anyone ive been a gamer since late 80's (i was 11) anyway ive had the original nintendo, super nes game cube game boy nintendo ds sega master system, genesis sega cd (i miss sega).
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what's great about it:?1080p display, blu-ray dvd what's not so great:?high price "the ps3 is an awesome console with the best specs of all the consoles.
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what's great about it:?blu-ray player, free online gaming what's not so great:?nothing "the ps3 has tons of great features including the blu ray video player, free online gaming, dvd and ps2
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it's a game system, a blueray dvd player and it also a computer all in one.
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what's great about it:?everything what's not so great:?originally did not come with dualshock 3 controller, limited developers for the high storage compacity blue ray disk "the is one system that

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Great Affordability, Great Performance, Platform: PlayStation 3

3 RECOMMENDED by 68 people for DISC

Sony PlayStation 3 40GB

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from SpicyMan from FL, www.circuitcity.com
the ps3 is now also the cheapest next-gen gaming console (wii does not count since it is not even highdef) since the xbox360 requires you to pay $170 more for their hd-dvd addon.
from Clublegs from San Francisco, www.circuitcity.com
i wanted to get this for the blu-ray dvd player as well as a game console but i have a harmony remote running all my home theater components.
from customer from orlando FL dec 9 2007, www.circuitcity.com
you have to buy the hd dvd pklyer for the 360 and still blu-ray is better than hd-dvd..........my conclusion is that if you add up all the extra things you have to buy for the 360 in order tomake
from MathiasR from Columbus, IN, www.circuitcity.com
that means that it will not play playstation 2 games, nor the disc based playstation games.
from BrettZ from Indian Bend Circuit City, www.circuitcity.com
the ps3 is one of sony's great game systems, starting with the original play station, ps2 which had a built in dvd player, now they have stepped the competition up with built in blu-ray.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Nice Affordability, Good Performance

4 RECOMMENDED by 316 people for DISC

Sony PlayStation 3 60 GB Console

$686.00 Est. at Amazon

from Mike from Richmond il., www.circuitcity.com
this system has it all and its all in one unit blue-ray ,dvd,game system and alot less $$$$ than just a blue-ray disk player
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the 360 is 400 dollars for a premium console and when you think about it, to give it the wifi ability of the ps3 its another 100 dollars, if you want to make it hd-dvd which is not even as good as
from AG23 from, www.circuitcity.com
not only is it a great gaming console, but it is probably the best blu-ray high definition dvd player on the market.
from jiel from boston,ma, www.circuitcity.com
have hdtv then get wii.360 is ok but ps3 has lot of power and it has blue ray games.while 360 gamesare regular dvd games.red t xbox games after 1 yr.after one yr sony will clarly win the battle .
from 6 from Salinas CA, www.circuitcity.com
had to wait for it but was it worth the wait.lots of fun .design is a little wired.cost is not that bad .has blue ray .lots of disk space.games are great.the cost is better than the xbox360 with all

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Positives: Great Performance, Good Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Platform: PlayStation 3

5 RECOMMENDED by 93 people for DISC

Nintendo DS Lite Console

$199.00 Est. at Amazon

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what's great about it:?fun system for all ages plays game cube games what's not so great:?dosent have a dvd player "the system dosen't compare to ps3 or 360 when its comes to pure gaming but if
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virtual console what's not so great:?most games seem to target younger audience; revolutionary controls can be annoying; does not play dvd/cds "the wii system is a good system, especially price.
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what's great about it:?intuitive, can play original nintendo games as well as new what's not so great:?cannot watch dvd's, no hdmi support "the wii brought me back into the gaming console world
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what's great about it:?great games, awesome features what's not so great:?no built-in dvd player, graphics aren’t as good as sony "this is an excellent console for kids and adults of any age.
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what's not so great:?ocasionally does not read a disk that is perfectly clean, but other than that great buy "it is great to actually be involved in a game instead of just playing it.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Nice Portability, Platform: Nintendo DS

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite

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from sUGArDaw from San Ant, www.circuitcity.com
i prefer this to the ps3 b/c i'm buying a game console, not a mediocre blu-ray player.i was one of the ps2 guys back in the day saying how i'd use it as a dvd player.
from thorrman from Atlanta, Georgia (USA), www.circuitcity.com
the hard drive with adds they should have put a bunch of demos on it or at least put a demo disc in the packagego get it, gta iv, halo 3, forza 2 are coming soon.i booked my vacation already
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although i had the pro console for over a year, it began to make noises and have trouble reading disks.my new elite console runs much quieter and the extra hard drive space is wonderful, allowing for
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(especially in hidef 1080p).the only regret i have is not purchasing this elite system sooner.it has a better game selection than ps3,& wii.i also have the hd dvd add-on, and it does a great job
from Rob from NJ, www.circuitcity.com
new so i cannot comment on how durable it is but thus far i've had no problems(going on 1 month now)cost benefit: i'll admit this lack a hd disc player but the games don't come in hd-dvd anyway.

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Great Sound Quality, Good Performance

Sony PlayStation 2 slim form factor

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i know its an older system but it still has alot of great games and has great graphics depnding on the game played.also plays dvd's which is great even though not as good as a dvd player.
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what's great about it:?still performs up to the standards set by the newer systems, easy to use, great dvd player what's not so great:?online capability not as easy to access as xbox "i've purchsed
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what's great about it:?dvd player, great games, need i say more what's not so great:?none "if you need a game system that isn't dead (yet) this is the one you want to buy.
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what's great about it:?great games, plays dvd, great price what's not so great:?not next gen, going to disappear soon, no expansion bay "when it hit off it was the best console out there and still
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it was my dvd player as well as my video game console.

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Positives: Great Graphics, Nice Affordability, Compact

Nintendo Wii Console

$405.00 Est. at Amazon

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have a small impression of it, but it's great the manual is nice, the boxart and the disc is really nice any zelda fan would love it only if the game case was gold that would made it even better.
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the first console gave me consistent disc read errors on all three of my games, so i called nintendo about it.
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remote and the nunchuck), the console, and the required wires and plugs and other miscellaneous items necessary to plug it in and get going, and it also comes with the brilliant wii sports game disc.
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the controllers are unlike any other ones on the market and the console it self is about the size of a three dvd cases on top of each other .
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the nintendo wii is not a gimmick: it's an honest game system that is cheap, doesn't demand that you buy it for it's dvd or bluray capability, and once again f-u-n!!!!!

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Excellent Performance, Platform: Nintendo Wii

Sony PlayStation 2 Silver Edition

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also one feature about the ps2 is you can play dvds in it.
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the main difference is the smaller size and the disc slot embedded in the console compared to the old ps2 in which the disc drive popped out like on a computer.
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it can be used as a dvd player (movies) and a cd player (music) too, the silver edition is so sleek you won't mind it laying next to your other media.
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playing back of dvd is crystal clear especially when connected to a hd tv using optional component wires.the game selection is vast.
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what's great about it:?it's also a dvd player what's not so great:?nothing "i love it, it's thin, reliable, cool looking, and extremely fun!

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Compact, Nice Graphics

Sony PSP-3000 Rouge Console

$227.00 Est. at Amazon

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reviewer images (click to see full-size image) (click anywhere inside this popup to close it) disclaimer on box what's great about it:?a good selection of games.
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game bundled even saves you more than buying separately a psp and a disc, nothing better than that.
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the bundle costs a few more than the 'clean' psp-3000 but, in our case, the convenience of getting it together with a little game and a memory card and a few hm episodes on a second umd disc
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it's great all around, and if you use psp video 9 (download for free) it will convert any movie dvd or avi to fit on your memory stick and u can watch it.
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it is less like a game console and more like a mini dvd player.

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Positives: Good Sound Quality, Nice Graphics, Great Portability, Platform: PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Sony PLAYSTATION®3 160 GB Black Console

$416.00 Est. at Amazon

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what's great about it:?quality what's not so great:?price "the best of this game box sony playstation 3 is the video vison on the screen and you have a blueray to look dvd in best quality.
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blu ray dvd player what's not so great:?fingerprints that's it...
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what's great about it:?no ring of death, scratched discs, or online fees !
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what's great about it:?picture is awsome on dvd and blu-ray.
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blue ray disk player is a nice bonus too.

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Positives: Nice Performance, Nice Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Platform: PlayStation 3

Sony PS2 Console Silver

$167.00 Est. at Amazon

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playing back of dvd is crystal clear especially when connected to a hd tv using optional component wires.the game selection is vast.
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the slick part is that it plays dvds.
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the main difference is the smaller size and the disc slot embedded in the console compared to the old ps2 in which the disc drive popped out like on a computer.
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about once every couple of months it will stop reading all disks for a few days but then it back and running fine.
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also one feature about the ps2 is you can play dvds in it.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Great Graphics, Compact, Platform: PlayStation 2

Nintendo DS

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it is an inventive and fun product, but it will take more than good graphics and an overhyped touchscreen to win me over from the dvd and mp3 playback of the sony psp (due in mid to late march).
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i have a portable dvd player that's 500x better and sharper and i don't have to stop halfway through the movie to recharge the battery for it like the psp.
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when first discovering the ds, i knew i must have it.
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it was as discribed, in great condition.better made then the ninetendo ds lite.
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sucks as well i mean who is gonna pay 2x the amount that it would cost just to by a regualr disk.

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Positives: Great Graphics, Good Affordability, Nice Portability

Nintendo DS

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it is an inventive and fun product, but it will take more than good graphics and an overhyped touchscreen to win me over from the dvd and mp3 playback of the sony psp (due in mid to late march).
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it was as discribed, in great condition.better made then the ninetendo ds lite.
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when first discovering the ds, i knew i must have it.
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players who assume that reasonable and respectful usage of the touch screen will protect it from damage will be surprised when they discover scratches.
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a friend of mine wanted the psp but i told her that if you wanted to see a movie on it you had to buy the movie again because it won't play normal dvd's.

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Good Affordability, Excellent Performance

Sony PlayStation Portable Console

$250.00 Est. at Amazon

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it in your hands you will be amazed at how much power this little toy has from it's sleek design and large screen and just all around quaility,you are able to watch dvd quaility movies with ease.
from www.circuitcity.com
the main reason i got it is because it's like a game system/ dvd player/ mp3 player/ photo viewer/ moblie computer.
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it is a dvd player, mp3 player, and a video game player.
from www.circuitcity.com
it's versatility is the biggest selling point, with it's ability to serve as a mp3 player, dvd player, game machine, and finally a wireless web browser.
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but overall it is the best handheld gaming system, much better than ipod video gameboy and dvd player.

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Positives: Compact, Great Sound Quality, Excellent Portability, Input / Output Ports: 1 x USB

Sony PlayStation® 3 80GB Black Console

$645.00 Est. at Amazon

from Xavier from Denver. Colorado, www.circuitcity.com
if gaming is not the focus than i would go with the ps-3 due to it gives you a gaming system, dvd & bluray and access to all kinds of online stuff like utube and facebook.as far as value goes i think
from Steve from Bost, www.circuitcity.com
the gameplay, the bluray dvd, music, photos all look and sound great so i'm happy with it from that point of view.myonly gripes are that i seem to spend half the time installing software, updates etc.
from TexasPS3 from McAllen, TX, www.circuitcity.com
it is one of the best blue-ray and dvd upscaling player in the market.
from werewolf from Illinois, www.circuitcity.com
it is literally future proof, unlike the xbox 360 which only has dvd.
from J from NJ, www.circuitcity.com
the blu-ray stores 5 times more that dvd.

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Great Affordability, Nice Sound Quality, Platform: PlayStation 3

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Console

$435.00 Est. at Amazon

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the larger 120gb hard drive (100gb more disk space then the 20gb hard drive on premium console) allows you to take advantage of the xbox live marketplace content such as game demos, hd movies and tv,
from iPlay from Houston, www.circuitcity.com
and my last point, this console has scratched none of my disks, which was a problem earlier in a premium
from GregG from Houston, Tx, www.circuitcity.com
there are also tons more games for the 360 than for ps3 and the graphics are much better.design: with the external hd dvd player, you don't have to worry about wearing out your xbox 360 by playing
from theradialangel, reviews.cnet.com
while we all wish the hd-dvd player was included, it's still a dream until a (hopeful) announcement in the coming year.
from Brandon from Nashville,Tennessee, www.circuitcity.com
it has all the hd you will ever need.you dont need a hd/dvd player for it.

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Good Affordability, Nice Sound Quality, Platform: Xbox 360

Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade

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from GiNNY from MATTHEWS, www.circuitcity.com
like, sometimes it overheats too much and it freezes up, and one time my other friends 360 just turned off randomly when he played disc games.
from mike from houst, www.circuitcity.com
i am extremely careful with my system and the handling of the games, but for some reason the system will stop and say it's unable to read the disc and just freezes up, it also runs kinda loud when
from WTF from MD, www.circuitcity.com
been through 3 360's already 1st red ring of death if laying flat, 2nd and 3rd after a month they stop reading that any type of dvd or game is even in the system.
from from, www.circuitcity.com
it has the new motherboard with the new heatsink on the gpu to eliminate the overheating problems and also most of these unit come with the new benq dvd drives which are much better.
from mortis from louisville,KY, www.circuitcity.com
i had my xbox 360 for 14 months then the disk drive went out called microsoft they said it would cost 150.00 to fix this problem so now i sit with out my 400.00 dollar xbox 360 and a year of xbox

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Positives: Good Affordability, Excellent Portability, Good Graphics

Sony PSP-3000 Black Console

$285.00 Est. at Amazon

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you can have a umd disk in the unit and still do everyting else on the psp without having to take it out...just hit the psp button and choose exit game and you're ready to go.
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with additional hardware resources it supports a wide variety of media including 720x480p h.264/mp4 dvd quality movies, wma, mp3 and more.
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can't wait till next paycheck to run over to the game store and pick up some more discs.
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this system does have some problems with disc loading but it just may be used discs.
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-disc noise.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Good Sound Quality, Nice Graphics, Platform: PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Microsoft Xbox 360 20GB

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this product is great because you can also use it as a dvd player, and my husband would love this for his 23rd birthday on october 10, 2007 he always wanted one and he will be thrilled to have, and
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what's great about it:?play games "this xbox360 console will let you watch movies play music that you burn into a blank disc and play it not like the xbox360 arcade.
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larger memory, bigger hard drive (for saving all your game progress); it has the live option to play online with friends, input/output for hd playing/viewing, dvd to watch all your movies on.
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just one more quick thing to keep in mind....someone with experience told us, you must keep the system standing on its side or it will burn out really fast and you will ruin your game disc's.with
from Yo from Momma, www.circuitcity.com
but then, i put in a game to see if i could here the sounds and such, but i could here a message popping up trying to tell me something but i couldn'tread it, and the disc got scratched very badly.

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Positives: Good Sound Quality, Great Graphics, Easy To Use

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