Ms Pacman 7-in-1 Wireless TV Game

by Philips

Product Features

• Loaded with 7 video games, this lightweight controller plugs right into your TV for easy, space-saving fun
• Includes Ms. Pac-Man and these other great arcade games: Galaga, Mappy, Pole-Position, Xevious, Rally X and bosconian
• Requires 8 AA batteries(not included)

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007PHO9S
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,821 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Loaded with 7 video games, this lightweight controller plugs right into your TV for easy, space-saving fun. Includes Ms. Pac-Man and these other great arcade games: Galaga, Mappy, Pole-Position and Xevious. Requires 8 AA batteries(not included)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Arcade Classics in a Great Controller, June 14, 2005

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tron3 "-TRON3 (Serving the Users since 1982.)" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ms Pacman 7-in-1 Wireless TV Game (Video Game)

Includes Pole Position, Xevious, Rally X, Bosconian, Galaga, and Mappy. Plus, naturally, Ms Pac Man.

This is a MUCH better rendition than the other MS Pacman stick with the twitchy controller. Left and right movement doesn't seem to be that much of an issue now. The really great thing is it saves your high scores and name, and you can erase them all later if you wish to clear the memory.

Almost all the games are tweaked better than the other joystick version and just look, sound, and play a little better. The control for Pole Position is done by twisting the knob like a steering wheel. The variable adjustment made for accurate game play. Bosconian has some vocals not included in the other version.

The wireless feature is cool and doesn't seem to cause response lag. Though, you want to make sure you stay within line-of-sight while playing. Joystick layout is much more arcade-like and the simulated wood grain is a nice nostalgic touch.

The problem with these games is they still are not 100% accurate arcade translations. Part of the problem is TV screens aren't as sharp as arcade monitors, nor have the same Aspect Ratio. Many arcade monitors are conventional tubes turned on the side. It comes close enough to keep you in practice and enjoy the golden era of arcade games.

Well worth the extra money and batteries. Forget the other MS Pac Man joystick. In short, not perfect, just better.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Frustrating to say the least, January 20, 2006

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C. Garner "Lovesbooks" (Topeka, KS) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ms Pacman 7-in-1 Wireless TV Game (Video Game)

Don't buy this price increased version. I doesn't work any better than the $19.95 model. Plus it uses twice the amount of batteries. The concept is great, the graphics are great and that's the end of it. This just like the first plug and play Ms Pacman (which I also bought) and has a joy stick issue. If the manufacturer would take off the games that need the twisting action of the joy stick maybe this would actually be fun to play instead of frustrating. While playing Ms Pacman which is the ONLY reason I bought these plug and plays Ms Pacman has a mind of her own, turns corners on her own and runs into the ghosts on her own. It's impossible to use the joy stick without twisting it during play and then you're out of control. It's extremely frustrating. For as popular as Pacman and Ms Pacman were in their day and still are these plug and plays would sell on that merit alone so take off the games needing the turning action of the joystick.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great arcade games and improvement over the first Ms. Pac-Man Plug-N-Play, December 26, 2005

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A. Courie "Treb" (Freedom's Fortress) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ms Pacman 7-in-1 Wireless TV Game (Video Game)

This joystick system is much better than the first 5-in-1 Ms. Pac-Man joystick system for two reasons: 1) The control is much better and 2) it saves your high scores.

Ms. Pac-Man almost identical to the arcade version, is is more challenging than many of the "late-model" Ms. Pac-Man's with a super-fast Ms. Pac-Man and slower ghosts. The previous 5-in-1 model of this joystick had serious control problems, and it was at times almost impossible to play Ms. Pac-Man because of the controller. Namco has improved the joystick's responsiveness so that it does what you tell it to. Although I still noticed some problem with it turning DOWN unexpectedly, it's a vast improvement.

Galaga is fantasic and is easier to play on the new base. Also, Namco added memory to the game so that it will save your high scores for posterity, which was one of the drawbacks of the 5-in-1 system.

As for the other games: Pole Position plays just like the original arcade game but is not as fun as other, newer racing games; Xevious is fun for five minutes but that's about it; and Bosconian and Mappy aren't worth playing (does anyone even remember these in the arcade?). If this joystick had Dig-Dug (as the Pac-Man controller does) it would be perfect.

This is a great game for anyone who grew up a fan of these games, and it's also great for younger kids who can appreciate the simplicity and ease-of-control of the "classics." My 5 year-old nephew loves this as well.