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        <title><![CDATA[Gaming - Reviews for Everything | SlySpyder.com]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[My vision for this website is to have reviews for everything. I noticed that review sites usually concentrate on a certain area, but what if you want to look for a different review? That s right, go to another website. This site will have everything you need over time.]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[POWER A Media Expansion Bar for PS3 Slim | Memory Card Reader: Best option for those that want it all]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/102-playstation-3-accessories/337-power-a-media-expansion-bar-for-ps3-slim-memory-card-reader</link>
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                                I looked around for a while before I decided on this accessory. Everything works as advertised and I'm very pleased with it. It's a great product for the price your paying. I moved from a PS3 "fat" to a PS3 Slim and immediately I dearly missed the extra USB ports and the memory card readers that the PS3 "fat" provided.

The PS3 Slim only has 2 USB parts and this product bring the total to 4 USB ports and 3 card readers. I use all 4 USB slots and the memory card readers work perfectly.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 Accessories]]></category>
                <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:15:59 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[PS3 RealTriggers for Sixaxis and DualShock 3 Review: They work great]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/102-playstation-3-accessories/41-PS3-RealTriggers-for-Sixaxis-and-DualShock-3-Review</link>
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                                I only give the "Comfort" a 4 star because they do take a little getting used to. They do add some thickness to the buttons, so if you were used to where they were before, there is some adjustment to get through.

For the price, you can't beat them. When they aren't connected to the controller, they don't look like they could even stay on, but they are surprisingly good at it. And it's quick, too. For $5, and the fact that you can open the packaging and connect them in less than 10 seconds, it's a steal, but do they serve their purpose?

Yes. In long stretches of gaming, or constant use of the L2 and R2 buttons (like racing games), my fingers would start slipping off the controller, or I would have to lift my finger to re-position them. With these, that's a thing of the past, and they also make it a lot easier to fine tune your positioning, so if you're playing a game where the use of those buttons is pressure sensitive, you might want to consider using them.

Overall, if you own a PS3, you owe it to yourself to get these triggers. They're on the cheap, and they serve their purpose well. I still think Sony should attempt to update the buttons in a similar fashion, though, but until then, these definitely fit the bill.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 Accessories]]></category>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:06:12 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[PS3 Magic - Install linux on Ps3: Ps3 Magic review]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/101-playstation-3-console/235-ps3-magic-install-linux-on-ps3</link>
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                                i think this is a great product for everyone who wants to install linux on their ps3 without warranty being destroyed                 ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 Console]]></category>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:27:35 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[PS3 RealTriggers for Sixaxis and DualShock 3 Review: Recommended for every PS3 owner]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/102-playstation-3-accessories/41-PS3-RealTriggers-for-Sixaxis-and-DualShock-3-Review</link>
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                                What can I say that isn't positive about these things?
I guess the only thing is that they have to exist. The make using the L2 and R2 buttons on the PS3 controller feel a lot more natural.

Gone are the days of your fingers easily sliding off of the buttons.

$5 for a way to remove controller frustration is $5 well spent. They even sell these at wal-mart and best buy now (though under a different name).                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 Accessories]]></category>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:30:23 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Official PlayStation 3 Bluetooth Headset: Best I've used on the PS3]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/102-playstation-3-accessories/70-Official-PlayStation-Bluetooth-Headset</link>
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                                I really do like this headset as it has great sound quality and it also has a mute button. I really enjoy the fact that if I need to stop talking online for a minute because I need to speak to my wife I can just press the mute button on the side and it is muted.

It also does a pretty good job of eliminating the feedback loop. I have a friend who is using a cheapy bluetooth headset and you can tell the shielding on it isn't that great. Every time I talk to him or someone else talks in-game it echos through his headset. It is like the mic doesn't isolate the sound from the ear piece very well. While playing with 4 other friends who all own this headset I do not run into this issue.

The biggest issue this headset has is that it takes a while to get it in a comfortable spot so that it can be worn for hours on end without your ear starting to hurt. I bought it when it came in the SOCOM bundle.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 Accessories]]></category>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:26:04 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Sony's Keyboard Peripheral: Wish it was like the 360 chatpad]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/102-playstation-3-accessories/75-Sonys-Keyboard-Peripheral</link>
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                                The keyboard works well, but the positioning left a lot to be desired. I really liked the placement of the 360 chatpad as it sits below the controller instead of above. It felt as though while using the ps3 pad I'd have to reach above the controller to type a message and then re-position my hands back on the controller. It also made the controller top heavy as the analog sticks were no longer the center of gravity. The 360 pad felt more natural in allowing me to barely slide my thumbs down. It also allowed the controller itself to feel a little more balanced overall.

The only thing keeping this keyboard from rating higher to me was the placement.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 Accessories]]></category>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:17:49 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Konnet Power Pyramid for PS3 Review: Good for what it is designed to do]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/102-playstation-3-accessories/205-konnet-power-pyramid-for-ps3-review</link>
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                                I was fortunate enough to win this item a couple of months ago and I'm finally getting around to writing a review for it after putting in some time using it.

The device is well constructed, but I'd suggest that you don't move it once you find a spot you want to put it. The power adapter can easily slide out with the slightest tension.

It holds my controllers nicely and switches from red to blue upon completing the charging. I've also tried to charge the official sony ps3 bluetooth headset, a blackberry 8830 world edition phone, and a nextar mp3 player. All of them use a USB-B connection to charge them and two of the three devices charged well.

The notification light worked well for the blackberry 8830 and the nextar mp3 player and both charged fully. The sony ps3 headset did not charge. In fact, the lights just blinked on the power pyramid while the device was slid onto one of the usb-b connections.

If it had worked for that device, it would have been the perfect accessory (Yes, I know it wasn't designed to charge the headset so that is just my being wishful). That along with the inclusion of a standard usb port to allow you to charge devices that don't use USB-B.

I don't know if I could justify the current $50 price tag, but it is priced close to other 4 controller charging solutions. While I have 3 controllers with the third being a recent addition I cannot justify the 4 port device. Energizers charger only supports 2 controllers and retails for $30. On a side note, the Konnet Power Pyramid that supports 2 Xbox 360 controllers and 2 PS3 controllers retails for around $40. If you're a multi-console home, it becomes the more space convenient option.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 Accessories]]></category>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:02:49 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Konnet Power Pyramid for PS3 Review: Unique Charger]]></title>
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                                Style wise I give them points for being unique. I wish it had an USB port on the charger itself so I could charge my bluetooth headset. But overall it’s a great charger with a unique look and gets the job done.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 Accessories]]></category>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Tekken 6 (360): Tekken 6 (360)]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/105-xbox-360-games/199-tekken-6-360</link>
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                                After many years of waiting, Tekken 6 has finally come home.  Originally released in Arcades in 2007 (Japan), Tekken fans have been waiting a long time to finally play this newest iteration in the Tekken Saga.

The home conversion is based on the updated version of Tekken 6, titled "Bloodline Revolution".  This update added characters, tweaks and new moves among other things, resulting in a more polished and balanced game.  The inclusion of this update is welcome to the faithful fans that have been denied a chance to play the game due to the decline of the arcade industry in the US.

So after all that waiting, does it deliver?  Yes and no.  The gameplay is very solid.  Those familiar with the series will feel welcome as the staples of the gameplay have not changed.  The game's cast of 40 characters includes many fan favorites from the past series, as well as new faces that bring new styles and techniques to the table.

The presentation is nice as well, with some of the benefits of High Definition (such as lighting effects) being apparent.  However, the graphics are not as big a step up from its PS2 predecessors as many would have hoped.  There are options to tweak the visuals, but in the end, the textures could have used more polish.  The framerate is usually very solid for the most part, however.

Many of the complaints that have arisen in Tekken 6 come in the games many modes (and lack of useful ones).  The online mode, a big draw and a staple in the resurge of fighting games right now, is a mess.  Having played a few matches online, the lag makes it almost unbearable, even if the connection status is "green".  Hopefully a patch can fix this in the future, but I found it to be unplayable at the moment.

The single player is hit and miss.  The Arcade mode is fun, but the cheap end boss detracts from that.  The new "Survival Campaign" (the spiritual successor to Tekken 3's Tekken Force mode) is the only way to follow the actual story of the game and earn character endings, but the repetition and lack of polish in this mode is disappointing.  One omission is the lack of local co-op, which I would think would extend the life of this mode for many players.

One of the features of the game that is fun is the customization mode.  You can earn money in the game's many modes and buy new equipment to customize your characters (for looks, not function).  However, the biggest problem is that the only way to really earn enough money to buy the good items is to continuously grind for cash or items in the Survival Campaign.  Perhaps if more money were earned by playing one-on-one matches, the customization would feel more rewarding.

In the end, Tekken 6 is a great game that falls a little flat in its home conversion.  If you ignore the fluff, however, this game still strikes a chord with fighting fans, especially those who have stuck with the series from the beginning.  Grab a few friends and pass the controller around, and its hard to have a bad time.                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[Xbox 360 Games]]></category>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:08:14 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Psyclone TouchCharge Kit for PS3 Review: Good Charging Solution]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.SlySpyder.com/component/content/article/102-playstation-3-accessories/196-psyclone-touchcharge-kit-for-ps3-review</link>
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                                It is cool to just place it down on the charging pad once your done playing and forget about it. I ended up taking it back because I didn’t have a good place for the charging pad and I preferred playing with the adapters removed. But that’s just me. My friend still really likes his.

Pros

No need to physically plug/unplug the controller
Frees up a USB Slot on the PS3
Charge 2 Controllers at once
Easy to use
Lightweight

Cons

Added bulk
Can't use Sony’s Keyboard Peripheral with it attached
Extra adapters are not sold separately                ]]></description>
                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 Accessories]]></category>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:56:41 -0500</pubDate>
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