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Don't waste your money

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Wow what a disapointment! Couldn't even make it through one hand it was so slow. My computer is less than a year old and has about 4x the minimum requirements as reccomended on the box. I have the '07 version for PS2 and that played fine. I read about poor reviews for the '07 pc version so I waited for '08 to come out. I will contact activision to see if there is any updates. The funny thing is they list hours available, a fax number and an email address. I guess they don't want you to contact them by phone. If I make any progress I will update this review.

My friends and I are just looking for a poker game that we can all play online. If anybody has any recomendations let me know.

I agree with Tim S...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is very slow going on my computer. My computer is pretty good, and it should be able to play it with no problem, but for some reason it just plain out sucks. It starts fine, and the videos play fine, but as soon as you start a game, it goes down to about 1fps or less, and the mouse...don't even get me started on the mouse. It was so slow it took about two minutes to even exit the game. This game has the potential to be fun, but how can it be without being able to play it. IF you have a $600 graphics card, go ahead and buy this game, it might work decently for you. If you really want this game, and you don't have a $600 graphics card, it would be cheaper for you to go to the store, buy an Xbox 360, and pick up this game for Xbox 360.

Unmitigated Disaster

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

My computer has an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz, 2 GB RAM, and a NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE video card. It's better than 90% of the computers in use across the U.S. today. The training videos are choppy. The play is incredibly slow. I use a left-handed track ball; this program doesn't recognize my track ball settings. I e-mailed support with these issues. The e-mail delivery failed. I assume their support e-mail box is full. If these problems are fixed it looks like a great game. Were I you, I wouldn't buy it right now. This is a massive bug that makes this game a cup coaster.

Big disappointment

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: November 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I eagerly anticipated this game, however it was a big let down. My computer well-then exceeds the minimum requirements of this game and it runs slower than a slug. I talked to a support guy via email at Activision and they suggested that I lower the refresh rate of my monitor from 75mhz to 60mhz, and make sure that I have the latest drivers installed. All of which helped a little, however, the game is still unplayable.

As for the game itself, the controls are very awkward, not very clear and make no sense at all.

I would stick with the older version of this game.

Great game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: November 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I received this poker game as a birthday gift. I am truly impressed with the level of AI that the opponents possess. Each game is a new challenge. I have experienced no slow play or video issues, and I use a 3-year old Pentium with a 510mb video card. The video cut-aways are crisp and clear, the audio tracks are excellent, and the wide variety of game options are excellent. Overall, the best (of many) poker games that I have.

Where's my shredder?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Couldn't wait to buy this game. And have it not live up to Helmuth's hype was disheartning. My Vostro laptop [great concept by Dell] is state-of-the art and this game consistently plays less than a minute before crashing. Graphics "flutter", controls are more confusing than the 2007 TOC version [BTB.... it plays fine on my Vostro], avitars are worse than the 2007 version, and I can't wait to take it back.

This game is not worth buying until Activision fixes it with a patch.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have two PCs, a state of the art computer (2GB of RAM, Athlon FX-60 processor, Vista, decent graphics card), and an older laptop. On my laptop the game is unplayable as others have reported. On the newer computer, the game plays ok but has a couple major flaws: 1) it will not run in the resolution of my monitor (1280x1024), so everything looks a little distorted; 2) in "medium" speed mode, when you make your choice as a player, it sits and waits for 1-5 seconds before reacting, which is super annoying; and 3) there are way too many unnecessary dialog boxes which pop asking you to confirm and reconfirm your choices.

There issues could all be fixed, along with the issues users have reported, if Activision would issue a patch for this game. If they were to do it, the game would be fun (though it has some other minor flaws I could live with, like useless tips that say "Warning, going on tilt is bad for your bankroll." No kidding.).

As the game stands, it's an embarrassment for Activision and any of the poker players associated with it, especially Phil Hellmuth.

Will Activision step up and fix this unfinished game?

realistic poker experience

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I read some other reviews that said this game was slow on their computers. They didn't mention what kind of computer. I bought it anyway, because I am learning poker, and thought it would be a good tool.

I am impressed! It works great on my computer. 1800 Duo Processor Pentium, 2GB RAM, 256 ATI video card...running Vista...it has a rating of 3.

You can play at the speed the game is played in real life and get a very realistic experience. If you are a bad player you will lose, and you do better if you play well. If you plan on playing at a casino, this is great practice. It allows you to speed up the game, so you can play it faster than even online poker, if you want. I like the crowd noise, the real players voices, and Chad and Lon making commentary.

I haven't played it enough to say for sure the AI is good, but it seems to be very good.

You get actual random cards, and the players are programmed to play according to their real life style...very impressive.

You are going to have to fold a bunch of hands in Hold em, because that is realistic. If you want an action video game, get half life or something, but if you want to play and learn poker...get this.

Good job Activision...and thanks Phil Helmuth for advertising this product.

It will keep me busy a long time learning the game, and I won't be losing real money.

Video Woes

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have an older system that after 10 minutes of play the whole system hangs. Video screen goes all black and the system becomes unresponsive.
I've updated the video drivers for my system to no luck.

Athlon XP 2000+
1 GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT

I play it on my Dell XPS laptop and I don't have any issues, at all. Although occationally I see some slow down if I use the mouse.

As a review I'd say the game, for what it is, was done pretty good. Perhaps the player graphics could use some help but, again, for what it is...is pretty good.

If anyone finds a patch that corrects the video problem I'd love to play it on my home PC.

WSOP 2008 - Battle for the Bracelets

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Great game with fair to good graphic rendering of the WSOP stars. Some of them are barely recognizable. Good AI, playing styles and personality of the poker greats. It installed and runs just fine on my XP Home Addition at 1.2 MHZ and 2GB ram. All-in-all, I have no more complaints with it than I do with the live game. You still need more luck than skill to win.

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