PS3 XTendPlay Adapter

Posted by JMarsden92 on November 26, 2011

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Being a video gamer I am always looking for ways to make things a bit more comfortable.  Recently I was given the opportunity to test out the XTendPlay Ergonomic Adapter.  If you are a gamer then you know that a controller needs to work with you without major adjustments.  When I play FPS games I need my fingers to be in full synchronicity.  When I play casual board games, or slow paced games I can afford to be more flexible.  The XTendPlay Adapter worked for the casual games for me.  I tried playing Battlefield 3 for a few rounds with the adapter, and it seemed uncomfortable because of the squareness.

While I am not saying that this product is not well made I am stating that the product is best suited for those that play in a loose style, and are willing to make change.  The product is well made.  I will still use this for my family, and casual games.  Maybe in time I will grow to like it more for my FPS games.  The adapter fits all Playstation 3 controllers, and there is also an XBox version.  The adapter is made of a soft-touch, ultra-lightweight fleXlite™ foam.

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XTendPlay Adapter Specifications

- Unique soft-touch ergonomic styling keeps hands and fingers relaxed during gameplay
- Airflow Channels ventilate the surrounding air to keep your hands cool and dry
- Fills empty space between body and controller, promoting comfort and stability
- Innovative design improves accuracy, precision and control
- Compatible with Sony Wireless Keypad allowiing uninterrupted console operations
- Compatible with allSony DualShock and Sixaxis controllers

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Battlefield 3 Vs. Call Of Duty MW3

Posted by JMarsden92 on November 25, 2011

I have been playing Battlefield since it started on the Playstation.  I also played it on the PC during the same time frame.  I started playing Call of Duty long ago.

One big thing I can say about Battlefield is that it has never caused Threats, or violence in the real world.  Do a Google search for things that Call of Duty has caused, and you will be surprised.

Being that the two titles are now in competition with each other here is my take on the two games.

  • Battlefield has evolved from a shooter into a full fledged destruction shooter.  There are vehicles in all the Battlefield titles.
  • Call of Duty has gotten better graphics over the years, but the series lacks vehicles.  There was one Call of Duty title that had tanks, and jeeps.  They then went back to NONE.
  • Battlefield is a “SKILL” based game.  You won’t be sitting on the well known spawn points as you can in Call of Duty.  Check stats for yourself.  Ask younger children what they play… Call of Duty or Battlefield.  I almost wager that you find more children play COD.  This has a lot to do with the required skill to play a large sized game like Battlefield.
  • Call of Duty has some really cool “Perks”, but in real life those perks could never exist.
  • The weapons in Battlefield are all based on actual weapons that exist.  Some of the weapons in the Call of Duty series are just slightly skewed from the reality of what could be used in an actual war.
  • When you create a new title make sure that you make something noticeably different.  Battlefield 2 – Battlefield 3 has major upgrades and enhancements.  COD: Black Ops – COD: MW3 basically looks like new maps, and nothing noticeable.
You can also check out some of the video game industry comparisons that are going on.  It is looking pretty glum for COD at this point.  In the past COD made out pretty good.  This installment from COD was lacking in my opinion.

Everyone has an opinion, and this is totally mine.  If you want to evaluate the two titles before you purchase locally, or shop online for kids christmas gifts then I recommend you go to Blockbuster, Gamefly, or RedBox.  Try out the game for a day before you make a decision.

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I Am Upset With My Wife

Posted by JMarsden92 on November 25, 2011

When I play a video game I like to get comfortable so that I can immerse myself into the game at hand.  The current game at hand is Battlefield 3.  I have had a recliner in my living room for some time.  The other day I came home and found my wife cleaning up and getting rid of stuff.  She immediately told me that the recliner had to go.  She gave me 3 days to move it to the front of the house for bulk pickup.

Why did she do this?  Well, as with almost anything in the world things break.  My recliner had many children on it from time to time, and also people would always sit on the arm of the recliner.  It had weakened the arm so that it wouldn’t operate correctly.

Now I am trying to adjust my body to playing from a couch.  I am noticing more that my body is in some serious pain after some time on the couch.  I will have to find a solution to keep my gaming going, and avoid having back problems that could cause the need for back surgery.

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