The Covenant plasma pistols look just like it's from Halo 3. View larger.

With two sets of guns included, you can have a gunfight in your home. View larger.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Guns look just like the video game; authentic sounds and lights; fun with multiple players or alone The Bad: Laser sensor not always accurate; uses a lot of batteries In a Nutshell: Whether you're a fan of Halo or not, you'll have a lot of fun playing laser tag with these authentic-looking Halo replica guns At a Glance Ages: 12 and up Requires: 4 AA batteries for each gun and 3 AA batteries for each target

Laser Tag Fun
The guns aren't just collectible replicas; they're functional and with them, you can play a great game of laser tag with your friends. This set includes two guns and two target units, enough for a two player game, but more guns can be purchased to increase the number of players.

To begin play, simply flip the switch to on both the gun and the target. The target unit has a belt clip for easy attachment to the player's body. With each shot you will hear the firing sound from the game, and the tip will light up. When you hit the target, it flashes and makes a sound.

The target has six shield levels that are indicated by lights on the unit, and the game is over when all six shield levels are depleted. Just as in the video game, you can create a super shot by holding the trigger down for at least three seconds and then releasing. This super shot inflicts more damage but will temporarily overheat the gun and disable it. When ammo is used up, a push of the reload button lets you resume. Also, like in the video game, the target will regenerate shield levels if not hit for 20 seconds.

Long Range
We were able to test the target from about 50 feet away without any problems. (The instruction booklet claims a range of 92 feet. ) One minor annoyance we encountered was that the laser tracking device wasn't especially accurate; we would get "hits" even when we weren't aiming straight at the target. This was especially noticeable in short distances and while playing one-player target practice. With multiple players, there was so much running around and the target was so difficult to hit that we did not notice.

Batteries Required
Each Plasma Pistol requires 4 AA batteries to operate and each target needs 3 AA batteries, meaning a total of 14 batteries are needed for a two player game. Investing in rechargeable batteries might be wise and would save money in the long run. The guns and targets will enter sleep mode if it detects no activity for 10 minutes, saving battery life.

What's in the Box
Two covenant plasma pistols, two targets, user manual.