The Regenerator is Xshot’s budget answer to the idea of Nerf Modulus. Modeled similarly to the Nerf Battlescout, it features its own version of tactical rails, accessories, and barrel attachments. For $30 and decent [upgrade-able] performance, it’s not a bad option. It just has the unfortunate luck to have appeared on ToysRUs shelves right after bankruptcy was declared.
L33T Tactics
The blaster itself is essentially a Nerf Battlescout, though it has stylistic differences. The grip has a nice feel to it, even if there’s a hole in the center for attaching the vertical grip. The magazines are removable (though none are sold seperately), with storage for one in the stock. You can then reload the mags from the extra dart storage. Already, that’s progress over the Battlescout.
The Barrel attachments functionally do nothing besides provide additional attachment points. Due to the inherent accuracy issues with Xshot darts, however, they can hit the sides of the extended barrels, hurting ranges.
On the Inside
Performance
In testing, the Regenerator averaged 68fps with the included Xshot darts. This does in fact translate to the 80′ range claims on the box. Xshot darts, after all, are lightweight darts that tend to stay airborne longer, albeit at the cost of accuracy. Expect slightly less velocity with other types of darts.
There is no slam fire in the Regenerator, but it fires quickly enough without it.
Final Thoughts
The Regenerator is a great blaster for a budget, even if the dart velocities are on the low end to start with. With a bit of work, it can be a great blaster for HvZ or superstock games, despite it’s limitations in ammo capacity. It has plenty of customization possibilities. It’s built quite solidly. It’s just unfortunate that it had to appear on ToysRUs shelves right before they closed. On the plus side, most blasters are discounted 30% at minimum now. IF YOU WANT A REGENERATOR, BUY IT NOW.