Publisher: Lexar Media, Inc.
Developer: Lexar
Category: Console
Release Dates
N Amer -
- Also available on:
- WII
2GB Lexar Gaming Edition SD Card Review
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Let's face it, with the introduction of the
original Xbox, gamers started believing that it may be possible to game
without having to buy extra and sometimes expensive memory cards. I remember
in the days of the first PlayStation, my buddy had been playing Final
Fantasy VIII and did not have a memory card, because he couldn't afford the
$20 and so he kept his PS1 on for like, ten days in order to beat the game.
He was petrified of turning it off and losing all he had accomplished.
Well, with our current cache of systems, it
seems that memory cards are but a thing of the past. Yes, I realize the core
360 system still requires you to purchase one, but everybody I know has
already upgraded to the 20 or 120GB hard drive. The PS3 comes in so many
different flavors now and everyone of them has at least a 20GB hard drive
and even the Nintendo Wii, comes complete with storage space, albeit not as
much as the 360 or PS3, but some storage space.
So with that, and the seemingly endless
possibilities that these new systems seem to have, I was actually intrigued
by the notion of using a SD card on either my PS3 and/or Wii, since both
systems support this format. You place information of all sorts on this card
including game saves, which up until I had gotten this card, had completely
forgotten that this is a big deal for some gamers. Going to a friend with
your game and bringing the card allows you to show them exactly where you
are at and possibly beat the game together. Yes, I know, it is not
reinventing the wheel, but for younger gamers this is a nifty idea that they
had no idea really existed.
For others, like myself, I was also able to
capture images and video for easy uploading to our dear friend "Youtube".
Plus, you can put images of all types from your computer to your PS3 if you
so desire. For those Wii owners wanting to know why they should put out the
cash for this bad, boy, well, 2GB is pretty decent sized and you can easily
put large files like downloads and Mii information, or pretty much anything
else. Remember, there is a huge wealth of former games, you can download to
your Wii, you might want to stick em somewhere when your Wii begins getting
too full.
Lastly, the "Gaming Edition" comes with Xploder
Lite software which in turn gives you ten free cheat/saves for either the
PS3 or the Wii. Not a bad little addition on an already stacked card.
If anything, I must say, the $39.99 price tag
may be a bit on the high side. I know, I know, anything under $40 these days
seems to be passable, but remember, other gaming storage cards aren't in
this realm of function, and you can use this thing on your camcorder,
digital camera, phone or whatever it is compatible with. Try popping a 360
memory card into your phone, ain't gonna happen. While I think, the price is
fair for this much card, consumers may shy away from it.
Pros:
Card is highly compatible with many storage
devices, file capture, video and downloaded games, you can pretty much do it
all, and it comes with game codes. Compatible with two of the three big
systems. Fits into the now defunct "Gizmondo" gaming system
Cons:
Unlike other gaming peripherals, you can find it
cheaper, much cheaper when you start looking around. This is odd, since
other memory cards are pretty much the same price no matter where you shop
with only pennies difference. Looking around can save you some scratch.
Overall: 8.5
The card is essential for the advanced gamer
who utilizes all the bells and whistles your console can perform, a good
performer.