Roku XD The Black Friday Deal

The Roku XD is going on sale today for a quite reasonable $79.99 to $63.99. The sale started this morning as 12:00am, and is good though the end of Cyber Monday (11:59 on 11/29). Go pick one up now from the Roku website, and keep in mind that the XD is the model that offers 1080p streaming, enhanced remote, and the addition of WiFi N. Oh, and you can stream content from Netflix, Hulu Plus, NHL, MLB, Pandora, and all of the other custom channels you can get through Roku XD.

Via CrunchGear

Call Of Duty: Black Ops: The Pinnacle Of The Linear Military Shooter Experience

The Call of Duty: Black Ops has “easily the most cogent and well-constructed story we’ve seen from the Call of Duty franchise in a number of years.” Could it be, that's the single-player mode is actually worth a damn this time around?

You’ll recall that, for much of yesterday, I spent an inordinate amount of time, probably around three minutes, defending the idea that Half-Life 2's single-player campaign is better than any other first-person shooter’s released since then. You know, as if saying “Half-life 2 is good” is something controversial. Hmm.

The big gaming sites all have their reviews, with The Mighty IGN giving it an 8.5. The very fact that it’s less than a 9.0 should send shockwaves throughout the Milky Way, but let’s not forget: an 8.5 is very good!

The game launched last night with a big party in California. Metallica closed out the event. They played some hits, including a few songs off Black (their best album, obviously).

One thing’s for sure: those guys don’t come cheap, so you know Activision set aside a few dollars in the marketing budget to put that together.

IGN notes repetitive gameplay (“You can’t help but feel that both the single- and multiplayer could use some new life beyond just adding bigger and badder explosions (like smarter AI)”, which is my main beef with the FPS genre these days. It all feels so same-y.

I will say: I played the new Deus Ex a few weeks, and it looks to be just what the genre needs in terms of “hey, something new!”

And for those of you who are fans of multi-player (for some reason): the Guardian calls it “skillfully constructed and breathtakingly expansive.” You’ve got 14 maps right now, but I’m sure there will be map packs in the future.

There are zombies, too, like in World at War.

So the game, “ the pinnacle of the linear military shooter experience,” is just fine. No one expected otherwise, myself included, it’s just that I’ve grown tired of the repetition found in the genre as a whole.

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Playseat Evolution Gaming Seat (Black with Silver)

The Playseat Evolution Gaming Chair places you behind the wheel of your favorite virtual race cars! Compatible with PCs, Playstation 2, Plastation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Wii gaming consoles, the Evolution Gaming Chair is so much more than a standard gaming seat!
It features a high quality vinyl upholstered seat that provides the look and feel of real leather. It can also be used with most console and PC steering wheel and pedal sets on the market.

Product Features

• Compatible with PCs and the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Wii gaming consoles
• Can be used with most console and PC steering wheel and pedal sets on the market
• High quality vinyl upholstered seat provides the look and feel of real leather
• Features a patented folding design with a fully adjustable steel framework
• Bears the Playseat logo in the headrest and side panels

With its completely renewed design and double-stitched vinyl cover, the Evolution Gaming Seat from Playseats puts you smack dab in the middle of your favorite racing game. The seat works with almost all racing peripherals on the market and every game console, including the Xbox 360, GameCube, PlayStation2, PCs, and more. More importantly, the chair is notably comfortable while delivering the most realistic racing simulation around.

Enjoy the ultimate race gaming experience with Playseats.

Details include a reinforced steel tubular construction that adds stability and eliminates excess wobble, a non-flammable seat material, and an easy-to-assemble design. Just install a game steering wheel, such as the latest Logitech model, on the middle pole and attach a couple of pedals along the bottom (all sold separately). The setup is also easily adaptable, with multiple adjustment knobs letting you move the wheel and pedals closer or farther, depending on your height. Appropriate for ages 8 and older, the Evolution seat is the perfect accessory for gamers who want to boost their lap times in style.

Once assembled, it measures 52.1 x 19.7 x 38.6 inches (L x H x W). It's recommended for ages 8 years and older.

The Evolution also features a fully adjustable framework for easy driving position adjustment. When youre done playing, the Evolution folds into a compact unit for easy storage. Enjoy an authentic virtual gaming experience with the Playseat Evolution Gaming Chair!

Price: $399.99 Click here to buy

Coby CRA54BLK Digital AM/FM Alarm/Clock Radio, Black

Coby CRA54BLK Digital AM/FM Alarm/Clock Radio, Black

Digital clock with large LED display- Sensitive AM/FM tuner- Alarm clock with sleep/snooze timers- Wake to music or buzzer- 3.5mm audio line-in jack for use with any portable audio device- 110V220V dual voltage- Battery backup with 9V battery

Price: $9.99

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Mark Feldstein VL8 Charging Valet, Satin Black

Black Satin Charging Valet.


Brand New!

Measures 11" x 11" x 3.2"

Valet keeps you neat and organized. Thoughtfully-designed for recharging cell phones, PDA's, MP3 players and more, this sleek-looking valet will keep your desk or dresser from looking like a spider web of wires and cords. Comes with a built-in power strip to simultaneously plug in three electronic devices. Portal holes allow power strip to be easily plugged into wall outlet. Includes handy storage bin in back and front drawer, ideal for storing small personal items like jewelry or keys.

Please keep in Mind that the shipping cost includes brand new boxes, packing materials, and labor.

Price: $39.99

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