Jakks - Star Wars 5-in-1 Plug N Play TV Game
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Toys and Games Reviews of Jakks - Star Wars 5-in-1 Plug N Play TV Game
Customer Review: Two versions of Jakks Star Wars Plug&Play game?
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a little confused after reading some of the reviews here, so I thought I'd share my experience. FYI, there is (or was, at least) another Jakks Star Wars Plug-n-Play, which was shaped sort of like a Playstation controller but it was designed to look like Darth Vader's mask (which I thought was way cool, BTW.) Anyway, I know that Amazon sometimes lumps reviews together, and reading over these it looks like they've done that here because some mention the controller looking like Vader, while the photo shows the one shaped like the Millenium Falcon. We have BOTH the Vader one and the Millenium Falcon one (purchased a year or two ago at local -mart stores for about 20-bucks each.) The Vader one does have different games than the Millenium Falcon one, though -- or at least ours did (another review here seemed like the Vader one had the same games as the Falcon one...???) On our Vader game (which is dated 2005 on the back) it has the games described in other reviews here: Droid Invasion, Coruscant Attack, Grievous Onslaught, Gunship Battle, and Utapau Chase. Our Millenium Falcon game (dated 2006 on the back) has only four games instead of five, and they are different -- they are: Lightsaber Duel, Battle of Endor, Assault on Hoth, and Red Leader.
So basically I'm not sure what this means you'll be getting from Amazon -- they picture the Millenium Falcon game but the written description says five games (not the four ours has) and also describes the five games that (in our experience) are on the Vader game. Maybe Jakks just switched controllers recently and put the five games on the Falcon instead? (Hey, maybe I have a really rare and valuable Falcon game with four games that aren't made anymore!)
At any rate, both games (Falcon and Vader) are fantastic and my 7-year-old son loves them, and I have to admit I play it some, too. (I rock at Grievous Onslaught *she said modestly*) We have found both to be very durable and have had no problems with loose/broken wires or broken joysticks, despite many hours of hard play. They're excellent fun games at a great price so you don't have the huge expense of a Playstation or whatever. One advantage the Vader one has over the Falcon one -- the red light that signals when it is turned on is located on the top of the Vader mask and is very easy to see, so you aren't likely to leave it on by mistake and run the batteries down. The "on" light on the Millenium Falcon is located on its edge, and we have mistakenly left it on many times and thus go through more batteries with it.
These games have been out for awhile and perhaps are not being made anymore (?) or are in limited supply or something which may be why they are priced so high, but do shop around because you may find them in a -mart store for somewhere in the 20-buck range. (I see Target has it offered via Amazon for nineteen-something...)
Customer Review: The game is awesome - great for old/new gamers alike
Summary: 5 Stars
This toy is great - it has 5 different games that are based on the Star Wars characters in Episode III but with an Atari like twist. If you're looking for graphics as in PSP or Xbox, forget it. This definitely took me back to 80's video games - you can be fighting battle droids, Grievous, destroying enemy battleships or saving Clone Troopers. The controller is very easy to use and comfortable - whoever decided to mold the controller to look like Vader - genius :). It's very easy to plug in and you can start playing right away. One note on big TV screens though - if the screen is setup as a widescreen, your graphics can look distorted. Setting it up on a plain jane 27 inch works fine ;).
While it's true that it does save your scores - you should know that it uses 4AA batteries (not included). The directional pad does take a little getting used to - I kept dying when Obi Wan is fighting the droid invasion cause I moved a little too close at first. So far I enjoy Utapau Chase the best. The Coruscant Attack definitely reminds me of Bosconian, as another reviewer said, but better. This is WORTH every penny.
Customer Review: Awesome Game
Summary: 5 Stars
The new Star Wars plug-in video game is awesome. There are five different games that are included: The Gunship Battle, Grievous Onslaught, Coruscant Attack, Droid Invasion, and Utapau Chase. You are wielding lightsabers deflecting blasts from droids in one game while you are piloting a Jedi starfighter launching an attack on Separatist battleships on another.
My favorite game is the Utapau Chase. I am Obi-Wan Kenobi tracking down General Grievous while being chased by enemy Bogas and avoiding turret gun fire. I can upgrade my blasters, armor my Boga, or acquire extra lives. This game combines the classic arcade game graphics with the versatility of a great video game. It is fast paced and fun. I would recommend this game to both Star Wars and video game fans alike.
Customer Review: This Game Rules!
Summary: 4 Stars
The new Star Wars plug-in video game is awesome. There are five different games that are included: The Gunship Battle, Grievous Onslaught, Coruscant Attack, Droid Invasion, and Utapau Chase. You are wielding lightsabers deflecting blasts from droids in one game while you are piloting a Jedi starfighter launching an attack on Separatist battleships on another.
My favorite game is the Utapau Chase. I am Obi-Wan Kenobi tracking down General Grievous while being chased by enemy Bogas and avoiding turret gun fire. I can upgrade my blasters, armor my Boga, or acquire extra lives. This game combines the classic arcade game graphics with the versatility of a great video game. It is fast paced and fun. I would recommend this game to both Star Wars and video game fans alike.
Customer Review: 80's-style gaming with a modern edge!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a 33-year old who has not yet commited to a game platform, this plug & play was a real treat. As it says in the title, it is 80's-style gaming with a modern edge. AND you can save the high scores! I found myself playing and enjoying it for hours. All 5 of the games included in this plug & play emulate a classic 80's arcade game, but incorporate characters and locations from the new trilogy of prequels. This is not a complaint, I thoroughly enjoyed this aspect of the toy, as did my 36-year old brother. (And 2-year old son.) You may find that you quickly master a few of these games, but the time spent getting there is well worth it. It is cool looking, has a great controller, and the games are challenging and well-designed, indeed. Enjoy!