Another Lap – GT5 XL hits stores this January

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Jan 062012
 

It may be our last year on Earth, but it’s starting off with a bang; the rebirth of Polyphony Digital’s super hit, Gran Turismo 5 is finally here. Dubbed GT5 XL, this expanded edition includes the entire original game, along with $20 worth of DLC content including the Racing Car Pack, Car Pack 2, Course Pack, Racing Gear Pack, and Paint Pack.

Here’s what Sony had to say about it:

Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition Contents

  • Original Gran Turismo 5 game, featuring more than 1,000 cars, 20+ locations with 70+ track layouts, diverse racing styles including rally, track, karting, NASCAR, and more, deep online community features and online racing, plus Gran Turismo TV, Course Maker and more.
  • All of the new and improved features and functionality from all free downloadable game updates up through Spec 2.0 included on the disc.
  • Voucher good for over $20 worth of DLC content, including the Racing Car Pack, Car Pack 2, Course Pack, Racing Gear Pack, and Paint Pack.

Also included is a reversible cover featuring the Red Bull super car, a vehicle with a decidedly arachnoid shape that may scare off some players or inspire them to kill it with fire.

To read more about the GT5 XL launch this January, click here.

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[Hardware Review]The Sony Bluetooth Headset

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May 312010
 

The PlayStation 3′s use of Bluetooth is both a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing in that you can choose whatever headset you’d like to connect up to, that the connection is wireless, and that the range is generally good. It’s a curse because many players simple don’t want to bother with the added expense or difficulty of pairing a Bluetooth headset.

Considering the quality of voice chat on PSN versus XBL however, that too may be a blessing; it could be that the lazy among us are also the most likely to spout racial epithets and rather nasty slurs. PSN isn’t perfect, but it’s a happy playground in comparison to my (extensive) experience on XBL.

So what’s the official recommend for gamers looking for a headset? Well, if you’re going wireless, Sony has their own branded offering for Bluetooth users. It’s roughly in the middle of the pack in relation to Bluetooth headsets, price wise. Continue reading »

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