i picked this up at a flea market for $5. it came with batteries. it was one of those deals where the guy goes "yeah it works, the light turns on". after i explained to him that the light doesn't mean its working, only that it has power, i got the deal.
i like these plug and play games because they are fun. most of the ones i've tried have 4-5 mini games that are worth playing. the problem is that these retail in stores for around $25. they go lower and they go higher, but usually i see them in that price range.
this star wars one i've been wanting to try out since i first saw it. being a product of the 70s i grew up on star wars. this game was hard to pass up because the really cool shape of the controller.
here is the official info on it...
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The battles of Episodes IV, V and VI provide the backdrop for four fast-paced games. Lightsaber Duel allows you to recreate some of the most memorable and intense scenes from the films. Assault on Hoth pits the Rebel Alliance against the unstoppable Imperial Army's ground forces. Take control of an X-wing fighter as the Imperial Fleet attacks in waves of laser-blasting action. Help Chewbacca destroy the Death Star shield generator on Endor then take control of the Millennium Falcon and blast the reactor core to blow up the Emperor's ultimate weapon.
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the lightsaber duel is fun but its a bit hard to control. the game has these detailed instructions but none of those moves are easy to pull off. the other mini-games i am really enjoying. i love the assault on hoth game. you run up and down firing off lasers while trying to last until the end of the level. i've made it to level 5 so far. its a pretty simple game but very addictive when played in small increments. the other games are pretty fun too. i like the one on the planet of endor, you get to zoom around on speeders and kill stuff.
here is a crappy review but it shows off the games: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmOQOMTYNv8
i would recommend this to anyone who likes mini-games or anyone looking for a gift for a kid. i got a kick out of it because i'm a video game nerd and i grew up playing with star wars toys.
-another world
