Linksys WGA11B Wireless-B Game AdapterThe LINKSYS WGA11B Wireless-B Game Adapter gives any wired Ethernet equipped game console wireless connection capability. If you have an existing home wireless network with a cable or DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter lets your PlayStation, XBOX, or GameCube attach to the network so you can get into online games without running wires to the game room. Or, you can use a pair of Game Adapters to form a “cable-less cable” between two game consoles for head-to-head gaming — in the same room, or all the way across the house!

Electronics:Lag-free head-to-head or Internet gaming at up to 11 Mbps, without stringing wires,Converts wired-Ethernet-ready game consoles to Wireless-B network connectivity,Works without drivers on PlayStation2, Xbox, and GameCube,Exclusive Channel Selector Button makes network setup a snap,One year limited warranty
Company:Linksys
List Price:$49.99
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Used Price:$32.99

High Heat Major League Baseball 2004The High Heat series has always been one of opposites. Each game in the series has played great, realistic baseball–but the graphics never look as good as the competition. High Heat games always hit the shelves before the competition’s games, but they’re always plagued with stability issues and other bugs. High Heat games are always the best baseball game of the year in terms of realism, but they always sell the worst. Each year hardcore baseball fans hope and pray that developer 3DO will get it right, and each year 3DO improves just enough to keep hope alive (the High Heat series is kind of like the Red Sox). The good news is that the 2004 edition of High Heat Baseball is no exception to the above. The bad news is that, on the PC at least, the 2004 edition is no exception to the above.

As usual High Heat Major League Baseball 2004 isn’t quite as pretty as most of the competition, but the game does have a nostalgic look that’s quite stylish–kind of like the difference between now-torn down County Stadium and the new Miller Park that replaced it in Milwaukee. A major area of improvement is in player animation. The players aren’t stiff anymore; they move like human beings. A bit of graphics sheen was applied to the stadiums too, and while not the best, High Heat is finally a good looking game. Unfortunately, audio is merely okay. The problem isn’t limited to dry and dull commentary. High Heat 2004 pretty much has the same soundtrack as High Heat 2003 and, the music often does not match action on the field.

High Heat 2040 adds some 30 new pitches to the game, and the pitcher/batter interface so crucial to this game’s success (it’s the best in the business and it feels like real baseball) is still in place and looking good. High Heat plays a solid game of baseball that just feels right.–Andrew S. Bub

Pros:

• Good looks, great gameplay
• Best pitcher/batter duel available in a baseball game

Cons:

• Bad commentary

Video Game:This item is BRAND NEW and factory fresh (sealed if applicable). This item is NOT returned or refurbished. May have store or price stickers affixed.
Company:3Do
List Price:$14.99
Amazon Price:$7.48
Used Price:$0.90

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