Birds of Steel

Birds of Steel
by Konami
Platform: Xbox 360
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Get ready to strap in, go back in time and take stick in the most pivotal battles in the history of air combat. Birds of Steel puts you right in the crosshairs of WWII's most intense skirmishes. This original IP blends next gen supremacy and the fine details of aerial combat into a historical recreation fit for flight sim fans and history buffs alike. Use your skills to pilot the top planes from all combatants in WWII to recreate history or to change the outcomes of the most prolific battles in history. Online and offline elements add an entire new element to the game which will ensure Birds of Steel remains a fresh combat experience long after you've played for the first time.

• Rank: #2176 in Video Games
• Size: One Size
• Color: One Color
• Brand: Konami
• Model: 30131
• Published on: 2012-03-14
• Released on: 2012-03-13
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Number of discs: 1
• Platform: Xbox 360
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .60" h x 5.30" w x 7.50" l, .20 pounds

• Over 100 real life planes - Dog fight and dive bomb in actual WW2 planes and rain down terror from above. Determine for yourself which plane is the ultimate bird of prey.
• Navigate through hundreds missions - Embark on 20 historical missions, hundreds of procedural missions scattered throughout 16 different locations. All are inspired by real life campaigns such as Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal and the battle of Wake Island.
• Pioneering online and multi-player modes for flight sims - Enjoy 4 player co-op or go into the new and unique online ware mode to compete against up to 16 aviators across world. More exciting details to come!
• Key innovations - The finest details are the most critical in the new physics and damage models. Controlling speed is a direct result of effect manipulation of the ailerons, and rudders.
• Fun for all gamers -Multiple levels of realism offer a gameplay experience for gamers of all walks: Simplified, Realistic up to Simulator for the serious flight-sim aficionados.

Description #1 by QVC.com:

Get ready to strap in, go back in time, and take stick in the most pivotal battles in the history of air combat. Birds of Steel puts you right in the crosshairs of WWII's most intense skirmishes. Use your skills to pilot the top planes from all combatants in WWII to recreate history or to change the outcomes of the most prolific battles in history. Online and offline elements add an entire new element to the game, which will ensure Birds of Steel remains a fresh combat experience long after you've played for the first time. From Konami.

Description #2 by eBid - hfishler:

Strap in and do battle rewriting WWII Product Information In Birds of Steel, get ready to go back in time and take stick in the most pivotal battles in the history of air combat. Birds of Steel puts you right in the crosshairs of WWII s most intense skirmishes. This original IP blends next gen supremacy and the fine details of aerial combat into a historical recreation fit for flight sim fans and history buffs alike. Use your skills to pilot the top planes from all combatants in WWII to recreate history or to change the outcomes of the most prolific battles in history. Online and offline elements add an entire new element to the game which will ensure Birds of Steel remains a fresh combat experience long after you ve played for the first time. Product Features Over 100 Real Life Planes Dog fight and dive bomb in actual WWII planes and rain down terror from above. Determine for yourself which plane is the ultimate bird of prey. Navigate Through Hundreds of Missions Embark on 20 historical missions, hundreds of procedural missions scattered throughout 16 different locations. All are inspired by real life campaigns such as Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, and the battle of Wake Island. Pioneering Online and Multiplayer Modes Enjoy four player co op or go into the new and unique online war mode to compete against up to 16 aviators across the world. Key Innovations The finest details are the most critical in the new physics and damage models. Controlling speed is a direct result of effect manipulation of the ailerons and rudders. Each plan has over 100 hitpoints where each part of the plane has its own health and damage detection. Fun for All Gamers Multiple levels of realism offer a gameplay experience for gamers of all walks Simplified, Realistic, up to Simulator for the serious flight sim afficionados. Specifications Players 1 Player Memory 8 MB to save game HDTV 720p, 1080i, 1080p (separate cables may be required) Sound In game Dolby Digital Xbox LIVE Features Online Multiplayer 2 16 Co Op 2 4 System For use only with Xbox 360 system with NTSC designation Note In available games, paid subscription required for online multiplayer some features and downloads require additional storage, hardware, and.or fees. Xbox LIVE requires broadband Internet access, 256 MB memory or greater, and parental consent for users under 13.

Description #3 by eBay - beachaudio:

Birds of Steel is a combat simulator featuring some of the most pivotal air battles of World War II, including the battle of Midway, Guadalcanal, Coral Sea, the historic attack on Pearl Harbour, the Mediterranean Maltese island and more.