Car Reviews

There are many ways to play the game, especially with the multiplayer option. My favorite is "bomb-tag" where you are trying to avoid the person that got stuck with the bomb. If you keep the bomb..boom!. This one got the most noise out of everyone playing. Also, it's always fun to get to the next level and see what kind of new car you're going to get. There is a Volkswagen beetle that is fun to play just for the amazing stunts it can pull. This is so much more than just a race or demolition derby game.

I rented this game once, and every day I played it probably for at least an hour a day. Its the only Nintendo game I've heard of with visible damage. I have the latest Gameshark, so I just unlocked all the cars and tracks first thing--my favorite is the ambulance--it's slow but extremely durable. A tip--press the z button to look behind your car and go backwards--many times your back end is more durable so you'll take less damage while hitting other cars.

Some games out there, like Splinter Cell, and GTA 3, get old after you beat them, or you dont feel like playing it anymore in the middle of the game. But this is differnt, You can play this forever! Get it, its worth you money.

My son who is now three outgrew his infant seat at 3 months. This did not come with latch three years ago, but is absolutely fantastic. I used with the top tether always in my lexus truck, and used it rear facing until he was a year old. It never budged once installed, and now I am buying a britax husky to take him to 80 lbs. In retrospect, had it been available then, I would have picked the marathon which goes to 65 lbs, and I could have just switched to a lightweight booster at that point. It is still really nice to have a small, light, and portable infant car seat for the first few months, when you don't want to disturb baby every time you pop her in and out of the car. So you might want to buy the marathon when baby is 6 months or heavy enough you won't be carrying around a car seat with baby strapped in it :-) And depending on the state you live in, the marathon might be the last car seat you ever buy.

And Britax makes the absolute best car seats you can buy -- my son has always been comfortable, and he always loved the britax galaxy infant seat over the evenflo i had for my husbands car.
He has been doing great in the roundabout the last three years too.

To make one more comparison, the Husky which goes 22 to 80 lbs is really only for an over 1 year old since it does not install rear facing. It is also an enormous and heavy seat which works fine in my truck, but seems a bit big for the Audi A4. So I would still choose the Marathon over the Husky if we were to have another child since it is sized similar to the Roundabout yet takes you to 65 lbs. If you don't have latch, absolutely choose Britax, since it is the safest seat out there and installs just as firm with the top tether as any seat with latch does!

This is an awesome car seat. It is nicely padded and the latch system is great and very easy to use. My son has used it for 2 years now and even though it only goes to 40 pounds it was worth every penny. I hope the britax booster seat is just as wonderful.

I just installed my daughter's car seat today. I was surprised to find that is was quite easy to install. She loves it and I feel very confident that she is safe in it. We bought 2 Roundabouts for our SUVs. It was rather pricey, but well worth the cost. We highly recommend this seat.

Jailbreak, without question, rocks. Poppin' wheelies over cars, pounding your competitors off their bikes at 130mph. Wow.
Jailbreak gives you several different modes to play: The escaped con, the cop, or the dual player, fun as heck sidecar feature. -They're all a blast.
Bike to bike combat is exquisite, requiring just enough skill to feel proud when you pull up beside somebody and beat them silly, but not so much as to drive you insane. What you say? You want wrecks? Jailbreak's got 'em to spare.
Wiping out in this game is half the fun. Slides flips tumbles rolls and human flight can happen at any turn.
-I've spent almost as much time laughing with friends at wrecks as I've spent winning races.
Alone or with other players, this game is pure, unadulterated fun.

This game rocks! THe bikes go fast. There is a new side car feature. There is more fighting and new sayings. My favorite. I"m gonna open up a can of whup-a$$!! I own this game and I'm hooked. I play it every chance I get. You won't regret it when you buy it. I hope they make a road rash for the PS2.

The game is ok. When I first played it it seemed boring untill I read the intructions and learned the moves and the basics of the game. Then the game is cool. One player mode is anyway. I havn't played with a friend yet on it but one player mode is ok. It brings back memories of the old Sega Genises game that I used to play as a little kid.

If you are looking for the right playstation game to give as a gift, or just for yourself, then you can't go wrong buying this game. The graphics are first rate, very life-like. To actually race in an event (in simulation mode) , you must get your license to drive by passing 8 driving tests for each license (there are 3 licenses). It's true, it can be frustrating at times when you fail a test by 1.5 seconds. But it makes it very satisfying when you do pass a hard test. Once you obtain your license, you can enter actual racing competitions, and that's where the fun is! You win some races, gather credits, buy or build your own fleet of cars....then race your neihbor in a memory card battle (in my case, i had to build up two memory cards and then race my brother!). Well, there is a whole lot more to this great game and I would give it 10 stars if possible!

Effortlessly dusting the competition, Gran Turismo flashes past the finish line with slick controls and stellar gameplay. It's easily the best of the PlayStation's realistic racing games.
Starting off in the garage, Turismo scores big with 166 real-life cars, ranging from the lowly Honda Civic to the high-end dream machines like the Corvette, Viper, and Toyota Castrol Supra. The excellent selection of tracks delivers plenty of variety, and Turismo performs like a winner with no draw-in, speedy load times, and blazing-fast action. But gameplay is where Turismo really rocks. A fast, pick-up-and-play Arcade mode, along with topnotch two-player split-screen racing, positions Turismo at the head of the pack for casual racing fans. And hardcore racers who delve into the amazing Sim mode will uncover impressive depth. It's almost like fantasy league racing-you test for licenses, participate in a wide array of events, buy and maintain as many cars as you can afford, and even upgrade their performances with a vast multitude of parts.
Need for Speed III may have more flash, but Turismo's got more game. It's one of the must-buy titles of this summer.

This is my first review on Amazon.com I write loads of reviews on Amazon.co.uk and this is my review
I already have GT2 and demo of GT1 and I really love this game
It's great Even if you're not a racing fan this is the game for you!!! I like GT2 as well but I think GT1's better but how come The best gets better
I'm really looking forward to playing GT3!

NASCAR Rumble has a great theme to it. If you want NASCAR action with a crash-up derby feel this is a games for you. You get to race as any of your favorite drivers(inc. some that are no longer with us). It's great fun to play with your kids(although graphics aren't as good in two player mode). The power-ups in the game are fun but, if you have the game settings on Mayhem be prepared for a long race! I enjoyed all the shortcuts you can use to get ahead in the race and the tornado power-up is wild to watch. It's a really rumbling good time!

Nascar Rumble is the greatest racing game ever made for the sony playstation! The graphics are great, the music is great, and the control of the vehicles is very, very real. Not only can you be any one of the nascar drivers, you can also be several of the craftsman truck series drivers. Those who want something different can be a golf cart,rocket car, chicken truck, and many other "crazy" cars. The power-ups make this game even better. But you can also take them off and race a "real" race. Practice your skills before you get this game, only the BEST can win at the elite level.

This game is great to any one who plays it.
You bash up cars to the limits

This was received as a Christmas gift back in December 2003, with the impression from the giver it wouldn't be received too well. Being a dirt track racing addict, having played Dirt Track Racing on Windows 98 by Ratbag, which this, in addition to Dirt Track Racing 2, must be made for a Playstation 2 (hint, hint) to keep the other dirt track addicts at bay; this game has every element a racing gamer demands. The graphics are outstanding, realistic sounds of the announcer, engine revving, crowd noises, options being numerous, and I just can't stop playing it. If your thumbs aren't calloused and numb, forgetting how to blink your eyes, and experiencing sharp pains in your palms, arms and your lower left side of your body because of the "leaning left syndrome" after a couple of hours of racing your custom sprint car, then this isn't the game for you. Racing games are supposed to be just as white knuckled induced as the real thing and this fits the bill. I can't describe how incredible this game really is. It's so good that I haven't even opened my other Playstation 2 games yet. You have to try it yourself, either by renting it first before you purchase it or buy it outright, to be a true believer as myself. So, you'd better get it now before it becomes obsolete and hard to find.

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines, And Step Hard on the Loud Pedal!!!As a big fan of sprint car racing, this is a breath of fresh air for the Playstation 2. This game is one of the best racing games I have ever played. The track changes from start to finish, you get mud on you screen and have to use tear-offs to see again, and there is always a chance of the driver in front of you wrecking and taking you out. I also like the fact that they have alot of the current race driver and also remember one of the great one with the 93 Ammaco sprinter for Kevin Gobrecht. The tracks are very realistic down to the half letters at Bristol and the detail like the crowd and off-track things are very sharp. I also like the description they give at the begining of each race, like when you race at Williams Grove, they tell you about the track and about the PA Posse and how it is some of the toughest local driver's the Outlaws face. I have this game for the computer as well and I think the one for Playstation is far better. If you like any type of racing, this game is for you!! And remember this, real men race in the Dirt!!!

I remember when the first Gran Turismo came out. The feel and control was like nothing I had experienced on a console racer before. And by the way I only buy racing games. No football, no boxing, no shoot-um-ups, no RPG's for me. None of these offers the adreneline rush of an awesome racing game. World of Outlaws Sprint Cars 2002 is one of those games. One of those games that push the envelope called realism to the extreme. When I first nailed it coming out of a corner and felt the front end actually lift, I was stunned. The physics and control of this game is the very best yet. And I've raced a ton of games on PS1 and PS2. Nothing touches this. Not even close. Thought GT3 was the ultimate? Wrong my friend. The AI in GT3 are absolute idiots compared to the AI in WoO. They are relentless. Venture into Outlaw mode and you will find the truth there. And this game has far and away the best Arcade mode yet in a racer. Hands down. And the graphics are gorgeous. Awesome track lighting and the most lovely skies yet seen. The progression from evening practice to the night's A Main is rendered like never before. And to top it off, this game is only [amount]. If you are a true racer like myself, go buy this ASAP. I bet them guys over at Polyphony Digital are playing this game as we speak, in awe of Ratbag's dirt track masterpiece.

I saved my money to get this! It is so much fun! It comes with a lil bratz Meygan doll and she is dressed in really cool clothes!. The moto bike seets 2 bratz and the hook on passenger buggie can hold another bratz. The hook on buggy can also substitute as a floatie! This is fun! This is fun! This is fun! Tjhis id FUNNN!

This toy is really great! However, sometimes the boogie board under neath falls off. The Meygan is really pretty.

This toy is fabulous! Meygan has beautiful features and the motor bike is just as nice. The back seat has a pop out raft or chair. It is alot of fun as well! The durablity is great, the motor bike is very sturdy although the dolls sometimes fall off. I gave 4 stars for education just because it doesn't teach much but how to have a fun day at the beach!

We recieved this car as a gift in 2000 for my daughters 1st birthday. This car is still one of her favorite things in the world. We use it to take walks around the neighborhood, and now my 11 month old fights with my 4 year old daughter to see who gets to ride in it. It is very durable and has withstood the beating from my three kids!!!!! I would highly recommend this toy for anyone with children.

I bought this toy for my daughter's first birthday, and everyone in the family absolutely loves it. My daughter thinks that she is such a big girl driving around the neighborhood, and she prefers it to her stroller, hands down. It is sturdy, turns well, and looks cute. The removable handle is wonderful for trips as the car fits in our trunk beautifully. The handle is a godsend for parents since you will definitely be pushing this around many times for a long time. The storage compartment is really fantastic also - for all of those treasures that must go along. I think that it would be neat if the car made more realistic sounds, but my daughter doesn't mind in the least. She loves it. My only suggestion to Step2 would be to put little doors on the side so that children will not be tempted to drag their feet on the ground which my daughter occasionally does. However, parenting is not as much fun in the vehicular department without this toy. As my husband said, "this is one of the best toys that you have brought home!!!" Go get one today
and see for yourself.

I purchased the push around buggy for my grandson's first birthday. He loves it and we take it every where we go. It was easy to assemble and worth every penny. Complete satisfaction...

We love our Floppy Seat! No complicated straps, lots of thick padding, a pocket for toys or snacks--ours gets used almost every day. It washes easily without becoming misshapen, has a seatbelt for safety, and makes hot/cold metal shopping carts a thing of the past. Here in So. California, it's easy for baby to get burned on the sun-heated metal. Floppy seat can also be used to make those wooden restaurant highchairs fit better and more comfortably. Our son is almost 2, and this product has been used regularly for well over a year now. It is true that we do get lots of inquiries about where to buy one! Now all I want is one that will seat two babies in a double cart seat... we have another baby due in two months.

This is the one thing every new parent should have! My family and friends thought I was crazy and paranoid of germs! Maybe I am! But now they have come to see that the floppy seat is the best! I buy them now for every baby shower and everyone loves them! My floppy seat goes everywhere and fits into every shopping cart and high chair I've tried! And the best part is it's washable! Other friends of mine have tried the other shopping cart covers and they wish they had just spent the extra money for the floppy seat. Definately worth the money!!!!Everytime I use it, someone always comments on it. They think I made it--I wish! My son just loves the colorful shapes too and he doesn't get yelled at for chewing on the strap sometimes (He's the only one chewing on it and I can always wash it!!). Definately the best thing to have for small kids.

My husband and I searched everywhere for a seat cover, but we couldn't find anything that offered as much coverage, and comfort, as the Floppy Seat. We are SO pleased with it, we use it every time we go shopping and anytime our daughter needs to sit in a high chair when we're out. It even fits on the larger carts at the huge discount stores. Our daughter is comfortable, happy, and she's not touching anything that anyone else has put their hands on! When it is used in a grocery cart, the Floppy Seat covers every part of the seat -- including where we parents are pushing the cart! It is easy to put on and take off, and the fact that it converts to its own storage bag is great too!

No matter where we go, we are always asked where we purchased this, and we are happy to tell each and every parent, grandparent, whoever it is that's asking! I've even waited patiently while another shopper or diner has gotten out pen and paper to write down what it's called and where we got it from!

I debated giving the Floppy Seat 4 stars because I do think it's kind of pricey, however I have to say that I think it's worth every penny! I am so thankful for this product and am so happy that we purchased it!

Transfans have asked for a figure like this for 20 years! The Alternators is the domestic version of the Japanese BinalTech line, and Smokescreen is the first of this series to be released. This is one toy that does not disappoint its targeted audience.

For the first time since the original line, Smokescreen's car mode is that of an actual vehicle: the Subaru WRC, the car company's rally car. The vehicle mode is uncannily realistic, so much so you could almost see this thing driving down the dirt courses, tearing up earth in pursuit of victory. The hood, all four doors, and trunk all open, though the trunk door doesn't open that much due to the parts needed to transform this figure. The front wheels turn slightly, and the interior is somewhat realistic. This mode represents the term "Robots in Disguise" you can't really tell that this car will transform into a lean, mean, fighting machine.

Transforming Smokescreen from car to robot is a little difficult, nearly impossible if you don't read the instructions. As other reviewers have mentioned, the small magnets that hold the wheels to a brace make transforming the arms properly difficult, though there is a way to do it without tearing the arms off.

As a robot, Smokescreen is both lean and powerful looking. He doesn't have any feet to speak off, so standing him up will be challenging until you figure out how his feet work. But this figure is possible; I have my figure in an "action" pose and he's pretty steady, even if I bang into the shelf he's on. The intercooler of the car transforms into Smokescreen's weapon of choice, probably the simplest of his transformations. His head is reminicant of his G1 form; perhaps the one thing most fans will like about this character.

This is one figure that most Transfans will like; even the kid in front of me in line at the Target was drooling when he saw this guy! Smokescreen is a must have for any fan; unless you're an absolute purist. Also, look for the following Alternators for your collection: Side Swipe (Dodge Viper), Silverstreak (Subaru WRX, repaint and retool of Smokescreen), Hound (Jeep Wrangler Sport), Tracks (Chevrolet Corvette), Miester (Mazda RX-8, Jazz's Japanese name), and the first Decepticon Alternator, Dead End (Dodge Viper, repaint and retool of Side Swipe). I'm waiting for Takara and Hasbro to start making Alternators figures as jets; I'd love to see Starscream as a MiG-29!

I absolutely love my Alternators Smokescreen. He occupies the honored spot on my nightstand by the bed. In my opinion, this guy beats Sideswipe (red Dodge Viper Alternator) hands down, even though he seems to be less popular in sales. Smokescreen is extremely poseable (except for his elbows) and he looks just like the old stylized package paintings of G1 Transformers.

Amazingly, Hasbro has packed incredible detail into this car while still allowing a cool transformation. Seats fold, hood opens, all four doors open, tail lights and headlights are extremely realistic, legs separate for excellent robot poseability, and there is plenty of articulation to make very realistic poses.

I am disappointed when parents buy this Transformer for their kids under 12 (under 16 in some cases). Parents may think their kids are excellent at transforming their Transformers, but these Alternators challenge even 33 year olds like myself. Maybe that is one reason Smokescreen is a MUST HAVE for any good old G1 collector!

Wow. I didn't realize how fun it would be to play with these Alternators Transformers. When I got them by UPS this morning I couldn't wait to get them home after work. Yes, I said "work". I'm 26 and was a big Transformers fan when I was a kid. Now that I'm older I can afford to buy the collectors edition Transformers and boy are they sophisticated today. I wasn't so sure about Beast Wars or the Armada series, but Hasbro has redeemed themselves with the Alternators. It's what all us grown ups have been waiting for. Kudos go to Hasbro and Takara!

Man, they weren't kidding when they say in the instructions, "Some parts are made to detach if excessive force is applied." I saw a few parts go zingin' off when I thought I was forcing a stubborn hinge. Some parts are really close together so watch out when you're trying to do what you think is depicted in the instructions. Good thing they're easilly reattachable. Same can't be said of my old collection of Transformers. A few were broken and so was my heart when I looked at them in my toy chest as a kid. I can't decide which is my favorite Alternator though. Side Swipe or Smokescreen. They're both so bad a$$. I can't wait to get the Jeep one and the Corvette one. And I can't wait to get the 20th Aniversary Optimus Prime. Though I'm not too totally sure if he belongs to the Alternators line. But he would definitely round out my Alternators collection. Or maybe I should wait and see of they make a Peterbilt Optimus Prime. :) (...)