Epinions Recent Reviews for mcsstokes

An Intro to Homebrewing

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:15:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I received Mr.Beer as a Christmas present from my wife as I told her that I wanted to give homebrewing a try. I knew nothing about homebrewing going into this so she got me a Homebrew book ahead of time. What you GetThe Deluxe...

2009 Sonata GLS 5 Speed Manual

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:53:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I recently decided to replace my 2004 1.8S Sentra with a new daily driver. I had been shopping Mazda3 and Honda Civics but wasn't sure that getting another vehicle of the same dimensions was in my best interest. With two young children (two...

Insignia KIX 1GB USB MP3 Player (NS-1A10f): So I finally bought an MP3 Player, the KIX

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:21:20 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - [update]I'm putting this update at the top. I can no longer recommend this product. I discovered that the earphone jack is a weak point on this device. After repeated (though not excessive) plugging and un-plugging of the earphones...

Xbox Communicator, Easy to Use

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:10:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I picked up the Microsoft Xbox Communicator because I wanted to enhance my Halo2 experience...specifically, I wanted to play with a regular group of more mature players and not being able to talk was a hindrance. Usage The Communicator comes with the...

Dedicated Gaming HDTV

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 14:19:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I decided it was time to upgrade my Xbox games from picture tube to High Definition and I wanted a small, inexpensive HDTV for this purpose. I currently have my gaming systems, comfy chair, etc setup in my walk-in closet (it's a big closet) so I needed...

Connect your Xbox to a High Def TV with GREAT results

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 10:08:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I've been playing video games since my parents first got me an Atari system in 1980. I tend to lag behind what's on the market by a few years since I prefer not to spend top dollar for the latest and greatest knowing that prices will drop considerably...

Absolute Peace of Mind

Wed, 1 Jun 2005 09:34:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - You cannot put a price on some things. And the price tag of $100 or so for this Movement sensor and our peace of mind was worth every penny. I would have paid twice as much for this unit. The AngelCare Monitor does two things: it transmits sounds...

2004 Nissan Sentra: My 2004 1.8S Sentra Review

Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:59:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I bought the five speed manual, 1.8S Sentra after I was rear-ended in my Civic, which totaled the car. After finding out I could get a good discount through work, I figured the 11K price was acceptable. I was looking for a commuter and winter slop car,...

Not a Driver's Car

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 12:53:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I'm not sure how this review will be received...but since I know there is a big market for used SLKs, I thought I'd write a review from the perspective of somebody that looked at picking one up. My review is based on my experience of having driven...

2004 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX5 Miata: My 04 Ti MS Miata Review

Thu, 5 Aug 2004 11:02:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I haven't written an Epinion in a long time. My most popular review was the one I wrote several years ago on my 95 Honda del Sol...it still gets a lot of hits three years later. Well, I've sold that del Sol and bought myself a MazdaSpeed Miata to...

I sent FUNCOM a nasty email

Thu, 18 Jul 2002 10:08:01 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - Ok kids, this will be my first true company and product bashing opinion. Please note that I'm unable to REVIEW this game because I couldn't get it to work. Instead, I will share with you my frustrations just as I told FUNCOM (the manufacturer) I was...

Upper Perk Public Golf Course

Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:24:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I've had the pleasure of recently playing Upper Perk Golf Course in Upper Perkiomen, Pa. The course is about 10 minutes west of the Quakertown exit of the PA turnpike on Route 611. It's well marked and easy to find, not to mention easy to see from the...

Headhunter (from DC to PS2)

Thu, 30 May 2002 17:16:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - Hey all. I wanted to review Headhunter for the Dreamcast but it wasn't an option on Epinions. Before I wrote a review for the PS2 version (which I DON'T have and have NOT played) I wanted to be sure it was the same as the Dreamcast version...

Clones - worth the Hype?

Wed, 29 May 2002 15:27:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - Before you read any further, you should know two things: one, I'm not a good movie reviewer and two, a few minor plot details will be revealed.

After watching Phantom Menace when it came out, I realized that to get the most out of the MANY...

Exile - The Next Chapter of Myst

Tue, 7 May 2002 10:42:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - A BRIEF HISTORY

I got on the Myst train late in the game. Having taken a break from video games through much of the 1990s (college then employment), I was pretty much out of the loop on games during that time.

It was during that...

Stupid Invaders invade Dreamcast

Tue, 9 Apr 2002 11:02:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I picked this game up new in April 2002 for $9.99 at an electronics store. Say what you will about the Dreamcast being a dead system that was doomed from the start and yada, yada, yada - but how can you argue about a system with an above average library...

A great Dreamcast RPG

Wed, 27 Mar 2002 11:48:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I don't know how many people will actually bother to read this review given that the Dreamcast is a dead system, but oh well.

Grandia 2 was a role playing games (RPG) that was touted to be THE definitive rpg for the Dreamcast. It's primary...

My patience wore thin with D2

Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:18:10 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - Whenever I decide to buy a new video game, I first try to do a bit of research on it before plunking down the dough. I figure that if I'm going to invest a good chunk of my time in a game, it should be worth my time in the first place.

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DC-X Import Player: Want to play imported Dreamcast Games?

Thu, 7 Feb 2002 16:43:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I bought and played Shenmue for my Dreamcast shortly after I got the console. It was an interesting game but not one that I gushed over like many others did. You can read my review about it if you'd like. If you do, you'll know that I wasn't real...

Skies...the best Dreamcast title?

Mon, 4 Feb 2002 17:35:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - Wow, I don't even know how to begin the review of Skies of Arcadia. There's just so much to cover about this game and 99.5% of it is all good.

Let's do this, since there is only .5% wrong with this game by my count, I'll just cover that...

Dreamcast VGA Adapter: Improve your Dreamcast's Graphics

Tue, 22 Jan 2002 12:26:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I recently acquired a VGA converter box for my Dreamcast. I found a new one at an electronics/games store at my local mall. It was advertised for $14.99 but got it on sale for $9.99, this is about the same price you'd pay to get it at an onine auction...

Sega Dreamcast Grey Console: Dreamcast - Should you buy a dead system? YES

Mon, 21 Jan 2002 12:53:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the last 12 months you probably know that Microsoft released a video game console called the XBox. This system was launched at the same time that Nintnedo put out their new system...the GameCube. Both...

Show ended prematurely :(

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 02:01:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I'm a fan of Star Trek, a pretty big fan at that. Don't get me wrong, I'm not so into it that I go to Trek conventions or have learned to speak Klingon. I am working on my German, however, and you'd be surprised how much those two have in common. My...

Should you buy a PSOne leftover? Yes!

Mon, 10 Dec 2001 12:45:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I first want to say that I have not yet finished this game. Hope there are no objections.

A lot of so called 'professional' reviewers have given poor marks to Resident Evil 2 for the Dreamcast (RE2fDC) saying that the game is just a piece of...

BoardWalk Villas - Disney: Boardwalk Villas for the late 20s crowd

Mon, 24 Sep 2001 16:28:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mcsstokes - I've stayed at a number of Disney hotels in the past, including the Boardwalk villas. Our most recent trip came on the heels of the tragedies in NYC and DC. We were hoping for a good vacation to take our minds off of reality for just a little while...