Real Swing Golf Plug 'n' Play
Get into the swing of it
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We have to admit that we rather enjoyed the days when the most exciting things on the fairway were Seve's slacks and Brucie's syrup. But you can't stop progress and golf is now an incredibly fashionable sport featuring increasingly youthful players, glamorous pro/celeb tournaments and a clubhouse full of ultra-realistic video games. Who'd have thought it?
The trouble is, playing golf with a joypad is a bit like playing the guitar with a banana. That's why we're totally gobsmacked by Radica's Plug 'n' Play Real Swing Golf. Just like other self-contained plug 'n' play video games, Real Swing simply plugs into the AV sockets on your telly. The difference here is that the chic little unit contains an ultra responsive CMOS camera that detects the swing, speed and path of the special golf club that comes with the game.
The gorgeously realistic 18-hole course featured in Real Swing will transport you into a virtual world of greens, roughs, water hazards and doglegs - and you won't even have to tip your caddie or harrumph loudly at the doddering slowcoaches on the next hole.

The smaller-than-usual club takes a little getting used to, but once you get into the swing of things (see what we've done there?) you'll be whacking balls around like Ronnie Corbett on Red Bull. The camera/sensor secreted in the base unit is incredibly observant, detecting slices, hooks and total muffs, and the 18-hole course features variable wind conditions and four game modes, including Regular Play, Match Play, Tournament and Driving Range.

Each time you tee off you can use the buttons on the main unit to select difficulty levels and clubs, and you can even compensate for slices and hooks. A map within the screen tells you where you should be aiming, and information such as distance and hole number are also displayed. Any more realistic and you might be asked to replace divots and remove your hat in the clubhouse.
Radica's Plug 'n' Play Real Swing Golf is incredibly addictive and the fact that you have to swing to win makes it infinitely more playable than any joypad-controlled golf game. We've got it set up here at Firebox HQ and the queue to have a game is longer than Tarby's rap sheet of fairway fashion crimes.

Real Swing is ideal for any golf enthusiast, but it's also perfect for anyone who's ever fancied clubbing a ball around a professional course without having to hang about with a load of smarmy corporate-types in naff leisurewear. And that means you. Fore!
The trouble is, playing golf with a joypad is a bit like playing the guitar with a banana. That's why we're totally gobsmacked by Radica's Plug 'n' Play Real Swing Golf. Just like other self-contained plug 'n' play video games, Real Swing simply plugs into the AV sockets on your telly. The difference here is that the chic little unit contains an ultra responsive CMOS camera that detects the swing, speed and path of the special golf club that comes with the game.
The gorgeously realistic 18-hole course featured in Real Swing will transport you into a virtual world of greens, roughs, water hazards and doglegs - and you won't even have to tip your caddie or harrumph loudly at the doddering slowcoaches on the next hole.
The smaller-than-usual club takes a little getting used to, but once you get into the swing of things (see what we've done there?) you'll be whacking balls around like Ronnie Corbett on Red Bull. The camera/sensor secreted in the base unit is incredibly observant, detecting slices, hooks and total muffs, and the 18-hole course features variable wind conditions and four game modes, including Regular Play, Match Play, Tournament and Driving Range.

Each time you tee off you can use the buttons on the main unit to select difficulty levels and clubs, and you can even compensate for slices and hooks. A map within the screen tells you where you should be aiming, and information such as distance and hole number are also displayed. Any more realistic and you might be asked to replace divots and remove your hat in the clubhouse.Radica's Plug 'n' Play Real Swing Golf is incredibly addictive and the fact that you have to swing to win makes it infinitely more playable than any joypad-controlled golf game. We've got it set up here at Firebox HQ and the queue to have a game is longer than Tarby's rap sheet of fairway fashion crimes.

Real Swing is ideal for any golf enthusiast, but it's also perfect for anyone who's ever fancied clubbing a ball around a professional course without having to hang about with a load of smarmy corporate-types in naff leisurewear. And that means you. Fore!
More Info
Please note: This product requires a PAL compatible TV Set, and therefore we restrict shipping to within the EU only
Please note:
- Plugs directly into most PAL TV sets via AV leads - included
- Requires 4 x AA batteries - can also be powered by 6V mains adaptor (not included).
- Ages 8+
- Picture degradation: any picture degradation (including green screen, glitches and other artifacts) or memory issues will almost certainly due to low batteries. Installing a fresh set of batteries should rectify matters.
- Club: Approximately 53cm (L)
- Main unit: 14.5cm (Diameter) x 4cm (H)
- Main unit cable: 3m (L)
For technical support queries please call 0871 222 8278. Calls are charged at 10p per minute, please get permission from the person that pays the telephone bill. Helpline hours are 2pm - 11pm Monday to Friday.
Further documents/downloads:
- Instruction Manual - (PDF 155KB)
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I bought this yesterday and it's excellent. This is me playing the game and showing it set up.
Andy Hoult, Croydon - 18th Sep 2006
Video URL: http://www.firebox.com/video/133
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Press Reviews...
"Bring all your swinging fantasies into your lounge with this plug 'n' play game."Fast Car Magazine - Mar '06
Visitor Reviews...
Bought this for my fella and had a golf tournament with friends last weekend. It was fab, a very addictive game and loads of laughs.Janet Duke, Huddersfield - 13th February 2007
Bought this for my brother's birthday and had a go as soon as he opened it! it's fantastic. So addictive, our "5 min tryout" soon became a tense 18 hole contest. Would be great to bring out when some mates are round and the beer's flowing....Graeme, London - 23rd January 2006
Brought this for my dad and father-in-law for Christmas - definately the present of the year ! Only problem was getting to watch any crissy telly !Jo, Leigh On Sea - 29th December 2005
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