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mikehaggar (60071153)

Yep, me too. And I've been a software developer for 10+ years. A bit anecdotal, but my girlfriend had Android phones for the first few years we were together. She is NOT a tech person and was always asking me how to do things on her phone (which is where my Android interaction comes from). I always had a hard time figuring it out as well. Truly frustrating. Finally, one Christmas I just got her an iPhone. The questions immediately stopped. She's had an iPhone for years now and she never asks me questions about using it. And she's still not a tech person.

mikehaggar (59996213)

I'm really wondering if the tensor cores are going to be in the dock. I have to say, I'll be disappointed if the cost of adding tensor cores to the system means that the rest of the tech (CPU, GPU, Memory, etc...) do not see a bump.

mikehaggar (57694797)

Found your twitter and retweeted announcement. Good luck :)

mikehaggar (59845442)

Yeah, that’s what I thought too. I guess the issue is supposed to be that the son used a credit card in her name? I assume for business purposes... I don’t know. Assuming he/they were obtaining the shoes he was reselling legally then I don’t see it as much of a story.

mikehaggar (59676941)

Wow, people getting crazy download speeds in here. PS5 and Series X are both the same for me and the same as PS4 and Xbox One were. I usually get 70-80 Mbps. I have Fios 75Mbps plan so I guess that sounds right.

mikehaggar (59603069)

How does Squadrons look/run on Series X? Impressive? Unfortunately, DF never did a video on that.

mikehaggar (59427656)

Yep, I have the 27UL600. Very similar specs to this and I would say the UL600 is solid as well. One thing to note about these models is that they are VESA certified for 400nits which I think is relatively bright as far as HDR monitor go (based on what is available). It took me a bit to get the settings dialed in on mine, but once I did I was relatively happy with the HDR picture. I say relatively as I own a CX, so it obviously doesn't compare to that.

mikehaggar (57792252)

If you have access to Battlefield 1 it has an HDR adjustment tool (0-10000) and image that is very easy to use. Once you lock in the right number using it you can apply that to every game that asks for hdr setting from 0-10000 (luminance, I think?) on that tv. It's possible it may vary depending on the tv settings, but I've found the number is the same on both Series X and PS5 when using the same tv settings, which makes sense as this is about the max luminance of the display and setting the clipping point.

mikehaggar (59166309)

I owned it and never beat it. I was actually pretty indifferent towards it. I didn't love it and I didn't hate it. I don't think it helped that this was out at basically the same time as the arcade game. I think my attitude towards it was mostly "It's ok, but I wish I could play the TMNT arcade game at home."

mikehaggar (59028936)

Midway legacy cabinet officially announced. 12 games, MKII cab art:

mikehaggar (58816716)

This is wonderful news. We need to get off plastics asap.

mikehaggar (58743981)

I saw they said it would fix the volumetrics. Does it fix the screen space reflections as well?

mikehaggar (58380294)

I agree. I remember having such a fun time with the game and really feeling like I was on an adventure. Also, I didn't find the encounter rate to be too bad in the GCN version.

mikehaggar (58372866)

Yeah, this was my thought as well. But this would also indicate that Sony has managed to manufacture 1.4 million more units more than Microsoft which seems like a large gap?

mikehaggar (58324464)

Oh, that doesn't sound great lol. I'd still try them though.

mikehaggar (58272579)

My family was WAY out of their element, so I basically always got whatever games I asked for at Christmas and birthdays. However, one Christmas I had asked my sister and her husband for Diddy Kong Racing and I ended up getting Extreme-G Racing instead. I was pretty bummed out, but tried not to let it show. Extreme-G Racing was decent, actually. Not great, but OK. The worst part is that I've never played Diddy Kong Racing to this day.

mikehaggar (58213590)

I figured that would be the case. Either way, I love beans, so I would totally be down to try them with breakfast if I make it to the UK. Beans on toast doesn't sound half bad either.

mikehaggar (58213335)

I've always been curious about the beans as I've noticed they are often served with breakfast. Are they similar in flavor to what we call baked beans here in the US?

mikehaggar (58160046)

Does the Series X only support DV for games? If so, that’s a bummer.

mikehaggar (57938883)

The most interesting thing for me is seeing the gpu headroom above 30fps when in RT mode on both consoles (in a very demanding game). Loving that both of these systems are powerful pieces of tech.

mikehaggar (57804276)

A guys last week went into the bathroom and started pissing. It was super loud and clear as day. Everyone on the call was just laughing. For some reason he didn't seem to notice or pick up on it haha.

mikehaggar (57820947)

Oh, I've always thought this looked so cool! Grabbing the demo asap!

mikehaggar (57705552)

No Big 10 is like... really disappointing.

mikehaggar (57694179)

Nice! This is exciting news!

mikehaggar (57632076)

I'd guess that this is just the existing 4K CB mode from PS4 Pro with the 30fps cap removed. Updating it to run at native 4K60 would probably take more effort/time than they were willing to spend on it.

mikehaggar (57627345)

Very cool! I don't see myself replaying it anytime soon, but this is great to have. I'm really jealous of anyone who gets to experience this game for the first time in 4K60.

mikehaggar (57487878)

In the context of the late 80's and early 90's "Mega Drive" is much, much cooler sounding. And yeah, that logo is aces.

mikehaggar (54577579)

Have you checked Target online? All of the Targets near me Series S in stock and available for pick up.

mikehaggar (54149854)

Hey, that's awesome! Congrats :)

mikehaggar (54147391)

Curious.

mikehaggar (54147007)

walmart going back up at 3:30pm PS5: disc version digital Xbox: Xbox Series X Xbox Series S

mikehaggar (53039388)

Man, this seems pretty crazy. Was it this hard to get a PS4 at launch? I managed to get 4 PS4's from the time pre-orders opened until Christmas without much effort. All at different times and all through Amazon. One was for me and the other three were Christmas presents for kids in the family. And all of them arrived before Christmas day.

mikehaggar (52650653)

Has Amazon restocked at all or have they only sold the initial pre-order day allotment?

mikehaggar (57436005)

There's a certain irony to be found while watching that video and hearing her call other people stupid over and over again. Glass houses and all of that...

mikehaggar (57359874)

I may be wrong about this as I am not an expert, but I *believe* you need to be careful/informed about claiming part of your home as office/business expense because if/when you sell the house you can end up owing additional taxes on it.

mikehaggar (57377367)

I'm fully expecting to end up with burn-in on my CX. We both work from home and it's on for 12-14 hours a day during the work week. My girlfriend has her routine of channels that she has on in the background during the work day. Its not the same channel all day, but each channel is on in blocks. No news channels with constant tickers at least. The thing is she could not have cared less if we got the TV, so if I turnaround and tell her we spent all that money on a new TV and now she can't use it how she wants to she will probably not be happy. In fairness, she would turn it off throughout the day if I explained it all to her, but she'd still be like "WFT?" I'm not too worried about it and am just kind of hoping for the best. The TV is amazing and I'll have zero regrets if permanent burn-in shows up and I have to replace it in a year or two. Not sure I'd buy another OLED in that scenario, but I wouldn't be mad.

mikehaggar (57318537)

Your fear is real. We got a 55" CX back in November and put it in the living room. The 55" 1080p Sony LED that was in the living room went into our bedroom, replacing the 40" that was in there. The problem is I don't want to watch anything available in 4K HDR on the bedroom TV now. I have seriously thought multiple times about buying a CX for our bedroom as well. It just looks that good. I won't do it as its not necessary and its a significant amount of money to spend, but its really, REALLY tempting.

mikehaggar (57065261)

I'm curious if you take any medicine for your acid issues? I have some strong acid/indigestion issues and take nexium daily. It works really well for me, but you may have to experiment. For instance, prilosec is another option, but isn't effective at all for me. Different strokes for different folks I suppose. Also, I've had the upper endoscopy and biopsy done. It's nothing. You'll fall asleep and wake up. No pain, no irritation. You'll probably be foggy from the anesthesia for the rest of the day though.

mikehaggar (56990588)

Wow. This is phenomenal. What is the story behind it? Did Capcom do it themselves?

mikehaggar (56909120)

What a breath of fresh air.

mikehaggar (56893772)

I'm assuming this would replace the existing child credit while increasing the amount. Not a bad plan to help get money into people's hands now.

mikehaggar (56465381)

That part is a bit misleading I think. I believe the intent was to get the point across that levels/areas are made up of 80-90 million polys. Right after that is mentioned, they go on to talk about the culling system which allows them to use such high poly counts. 80 million polys a frame would be 4.6 billion polys a second at 60 fps. I'm not sure how many gpus on the market today could pull that off, if any. PS4 and Xbox One definitely cannot (not even close).

mikehaggar (56445191)

Thanks! Yeah, it seems having the backgrounds move in the opposite direction helps with the 3D effect. And yes, very hard to watch (and I would assume play) in motion.

mikehaggar (56441975)

What game is this? Also, is there an explanation for why the two bg layers are moving in the wrong direction?

mikehaggar (56401840)

Can you imagine having her in your life on a daily basis? I'm certain she's just an awful, terrible person. And props to the first cop dealing with her. He had way more patience than I could have.

mikehaggar (56358907)

I'd imagine he tweeted this on purpose (and then deleted it) as a threat to Trump and his people.

mikehaggar (56313295)

Huh, I didn't know this was a thing. I pay for Apple Music and Apple Tv+ separately which I think is the same as an individual Apple One subscription per month. However, I wouldn't use any of the other services. So... probably too lazy to go change it for things I won't use.

mikehaggar (56189761)

Not a surprise at all. This was absolutely an "inside job." A group of protestors/rioters is not going to be able to storm and ransack the Capitol like this unless people want it to happen.

mikehaggar (55632445)

The difference is straight up bullshit. I can't believe they have let these protestors storm and run wild in the US CAPITOL. When does this end?

mikehaggar (56030050)

Welp... I'll most likely buy the Capcom Legacy cab... which will replace (and make irrelevant) the Street Fighter 2 and Final Fight cabs I have. On the upside, I only have space for two, so I can then get something new.

mikehaggar (41197203)

HBO Max is weird to me... I access it via Apple TV, so maybe that has something to do with it (the presentation of that particular app), but it just feels so disconnected and random. There's so much content that has nothing to do with HBO or Cinemax. I don't understand the "vision" for this service at all. And browsing for content is awful on Apple TV. I was much happier with discoverability on HBO Now.

mikehaggar (54313597)

I just realized this is happening a few minutes ago. Really hope they fix this soon. It's a relatively minor annoyance, but obviously this should be set and forget.

mikehaggar (52987656)

My Series X does not automatically connect to my wifi on boot up. I have to go to Settings -> Network Settings screen. It initially says my wifi is unavailable, but if I just let it sit on the screen it eventually connects after about 30 seconds or so. Anyone else experiencing anything like this? No other devices in my house have issues connecting (iPhones, Apple Tvs, Switch, PS5, Desktop PC's).

mikehaggar (52995135)

I'd have to check. If I insert the dongle after the system has booted there are no issues at all, so I'm fine just operating that way to be honest.

mikehaggar (52994544)

I have. That didn't work. I have a pair of Arctis 7X wireless headphones. I suspect that booting the console with the USB transmitter is causing the issue for some reason. I removed it and restarted and it connected immediately like normal. I haven't bothered to reboot with the dongle connected yet, but pretty sure that is the issue as it has come and gone multiple times and I'm confident it correlates to when the USB dongle has been inserted at boot.

mikehaggar (52588385)

I find them pretty comfortable. The elastic band is adjustable so you can control how tight it is on your head. If used properly the top, hard band will never touch your head at all. I guess I’m your case it’s a matter of if you’d be ok with the elastic band touching your head.

mikehaggar (52579250)

Arctis 7X. Wireless on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC. Very comfortable and good sound quality. $150.

mikehaggar (51540533)

Anyone else's Series X put out a slight clicking sound when running games? I have to be about a foot or less near the machine to hear it, and its not so loud that its super concerning, but I still wish it wasn't happening.

mikehaggar (56033977)

Not a surprise. I'm absolutely convinced people close to Trump and the administration assisted these "protestors" in some fashion and egged them on. I'm also convinced bad actors within the police force and government let it happen. People need to go to jail.

mikehaggar (55652137)

She's a true patriot.

mikehaggar (55280110)

Sweet, thanks!

mikehaggar (55277134)

Slightly OT, but can anyone recommend a mobile clip for the DualShock 4?

mikehaggar (55076074)

Our healthcare system is so f*cked. Healthcare service providers and insurance companies go back and forth negotiating the "cost" of everything. And then, the best part, is that if you don't have any insurance the cost of the services you received are somehow much, much less. As much as 50% less in some cases. I have no idea how that works... More on topic, they don't want to disclose these "costs" as that kind of disrupts the whole "negotiating" process where they attempt to charge insurers as much as possible (while insurers attempt to pay as little as possible).

mikehaggar (54947521)

Nice! I snagged the white hoodie. Thanks!

mikehaggar (54795148)

If I find some time to game I think its going to be Watch Dogs Legion on Series X. I bought it because it was on sale and I just wanted to check out the tech. Played just through the intro to the point where they drop you in the open world and I was super impressed by the city. I'm surprised more people are not talking about it. So I decided I'm actually going to give it a go and see if it can pull me in enough to play it all the way through.

mikehaggar (40813488)

Was this supposed to be the town in full 3d before they went with the pre-rendered, fixed-camera setup that is in the released game?

mikehaggar (54725326)

SNES for sure. Got it the first Christmas it was released here in the US. It came with Super Mario World and I was lucky enough to also get F-Zero, Final Fight, Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts, and UN Squadron. Everything was given to me on Christmas Eve and I'm pretty sure I stayed up until the sun came up playing everything. It was huge jump over the NES and playing games that looked and sounded like that at home was incredible.

mikehaggar (54563107)

The 360 had a "strange" gamma curve which I believe was implemented on purpose. It carried over to Xbox One if I recall correctly. No idea if it still exists on Series S|X.

mikehaggar (54509026)

Yeah, I would imagine this is the case. The higher margins on these peripherals can allow them to offset loses they take on the consoles. Also, retail partners make far more money selling controllers than they do consoles or games. I'm sure its far more complicated than Sony being greedy.

mikehaggar (54310891)

Wow. I'll lose it if the game looks like those shots during gameplay. Do we know what framerate this targeting on PS5?

mikehaggar (54214993)

Woah. I didn't even know this existed until just now. Very cool!

mikehaggar (54071137)

I can't wait to find time to play this game. I love the look of it and just gives me super, amazing "video game" feels every time I see media from it. My main dilemma is deciding which platform to play it on. Does the "S" version have noticeable pop-in on Xbox and PlayStation?

mikehaggar (53936284)

Ok, thanks!

mikehaggar (53929750)

Ugh... I have Last of Us 2 (disc), but haven't played it. No idea when I'll get around to it. Will be a bit bummed out if I have to re-buy it to get definitive experience on PS5.

mikehaggar (53935588)

Is the prologue not part of the actual film? Should I watch this before watching the actual movie?

mikehaggar (53255737)

Ok, thanks. I still haven't played this, but really want to. Own it for Switch as I like the idea of being able to play in both docked and handheld, but the aggressive pop-in on the Switch version is the only thing that has me considering playing elsewhere... hard trade-off though... less pop-in vs. play in handheld in bed at end of the night...

mikehaggar (52927812)

Oh, I meant more from a gameplay standpoint. I guess I'm more of a 90's arcade racer kind of guy. I ended up checking out Burnout Paradise Remastered. It looks great on the Series X... just wish it had dedicated races instead of the whole open world setup...

mikehaggar (53256892)

Definitely something to consider. Although my phone's screen is quite a bit smaller than the Switch's. Not sure how much I'd enjoy that. Thanks for pointing that out though as I hadn't thought of it :)

mikehaggar (53248969)

does this version have less pop-in than the Switch version?

mikehaggar (52491188)

Can anyone recommend some good racing games to show off what the Series X can do? I will say that I've briefly tried the Forza games and they didn't quite do it for me. I'm wondering if maybe there's a great arcade racer on Xbox One that looks/runs great on Series X? Perhaps something that even has One X enhancements? Any recommendations appreciated!

mikehaggar (52655093)

Oh, does that stage have frame rate issues even on the Series X?

mikehaggar (52654589)

Dead or Alive 6 looks REALLY nice on Series X in 4K mode and appears to be locked 60fps. The HDR seems a little weird to me in this game though. Its like the overall picture just isn't bright enough. Burnout Paradise Remastered is quite nice as well. 4K 60 and looks really great considering its essentially a 360-era game.

mikehaggar (53841454)

Its wonderful seeing all three platforms have success. Great results IMO. And "wow" at Nintendo having 8 of the top 20 selling games for the month. Even bigger "wow" when you consider those numbers do not include digital sales.

mikehaggar (53255455)

Just want to quote this for others as I encountered the same issue. You have to connect the headset to the PC, download and run the Steel Series app, and turn off sidetone inside the app.

mikehaggar (53024847)

Just unplug the dongle from one, flip a little switch on the dongle (one side of the switch is for Xbox mode, the other side of the switch is for everything else), and plug it into the other. That's it.

mikehaggar (53018601)

7X offers wireless on PS5, Xbox, PC, and Switch docked and handheld. That's the biggest selling point. I had the 7's and upgraded to the 7X. Everything else (sound quality, build, comfort) seems exactly the same to me. Also, you can get the 7X and then order a black headband for like another $20 if that's something you are interested in.

mikehaggar (53467450)

Thanks!

mikehaggar (53466946)

I'm interested in potentially checking this out if I can find the time. I have never played Destiny 2 at all. I'm assuming the base game is free to play on both Series X and PS5, but then the expansions are included in game pass whereas you would have to buy them on PS5? Is that correct?

mikehaggar (53270038)

I keep seeing people saying this, but I’m pretty sure some of the newer content on HBO Max is already 4K HDR. If it’s not then my Apple TV 4K is tricking my tv into thinking the show(s) are in Dolby Vision, but I haven’t encountered that happening in any other of the streaming apps.

mikehaggar (53384758)

Yes, it definitely doesn’t. The only thing that possibly explains the behavior I’m seeing is if the HBO Max animated logo/intro screen is being sent in DolbyVision as right as that begins I get the DolbyVision notification on my CX. However, once that finished and the show begins the tv settings show it is not in DolbyVision mode. Definitely strange, but not a big deal to me. Overall, I’m quite pleased with how the Apple TV 4K works and looks on my CX.

mikehaggar (53272657)

I have an LC CX OLED and it indicates what content is being sent to it. When I watch The Flight Attendant the Dolby Vision icon shows up from the tv right when the actual episode starts. However, I just checked the tv settings while the episode played and the tv isn’t in DolbyVision mode. So... the hbo max is “tricking” my tv somehow. Weird.

mikehaggar (53357371)

A dev kit is useless without software to utilize it. Its possible that the hardware (physical dev kits) were ready but the development environment (software; GDK) was not. And that is how they could show off hardware early and have dev kits that are "behind".

mikehaggar (53124819)

I wonder if they are going do additional runs of the previously released machines. I'd really like to get the Mortal Kombat and TMNT cabs, but I didn't buy them as I don't have anywhere to put them. If they re-released them I'd buy both and just keep them in the box in our storage until the day comes where I have space to set them up.

mikehaggar (52828740)

Movies have a larger, potential customer-base than games I would imagine. If true, that's how they can spend more, charge less, and still make money. I'm perfectly fine with the $10 hike in the U.S. I understand it shakes out a bit differently in other regions and people located in said regions may very well have a legitimate gripe. But a $10 increase after 14-ish years seems perfectly reasonable to me. We were paying $60 and $70 for games back in the early 90's...

mikehaggar (50237296)

Just got a confirmation email from Best Buy regarding my scheduled pick-up time (which I scheduled the first day the emails went out). I was confused why I hadn't received any type of confirmation, so its nice to have that now.

mikehaggar (49811917)

I just scheduled my Best Buy appointment. Picked 6am. Will be cool to get up super early, pick it up, and set it up first thing!

mikehaggar (46583276)

Yeah, I paid via PayPal, so that explains it. Thanks for the info!

mikehaggar (46574798)

It looks like Best Buy charged me in full for my Series X preorder. Is that normal? I thought I had read they just place a hold... not a huge deal, just wondering.

mikehaggar (46360040)

Hmmm... is this a solid tv for gaming?

mikehaggar (52510415)

Yep, this is me as well (except I wouldn't as harshly criticize the combat in the previous entries). I had zero attachment to the series and had only put significant time into God of War 3 going into this game. And yeah, its really, REALLY good. I loved everything about it and actually went so far as to platinum it (I think I have a total of 3 or 4 platinum trophies). I'm trying not to think much about Ragnarok in an effort to avoid creating any expectations as its going to be hard to follow this one up.

mikehaggar (52456142)

What setting on the tv corresponds to BFI?

mikehaggar (52387490)

I'd imagine it works that way. A game that they pay the development costs for and allow to be sold on other platforms most likely has a long time period of inclusion. These statements just reflect that when payment is made (and what payment is for) is flexible. Also, just a disclaimer, I have zero knowledge of how these deals work and am just speculating as a fan.

mikehaggar (52432622)

Darksiders 1.

mikehaggar (52424534)

Wow. This is me to a "T." I can't tell you how many times I pored over that issue of Next Generation. And any other mag that featured new info on the game. And I also played it for the first time at Blockbuster video before launch. It was one of those rare moments in life where all of the hype, including the expectation you've built up in your own mind, was completely met and surpassed.

mikehaggar (52090769)

Yeah, I think it's helpful to clarify... My PS5 has a somewhat loud fan AND coil whine when running games. It's possible other PS5's have neither, both, or one or the other. If the PS5 is vertical, put your ear up to the front/top of it. Noise you hear coming from there is the fan. Then put your ear to back/bottom. Humming/buzzing coming from there is coil whine.

mikehaggar (51041824)

That did it! Thanks for the info :)

mikehaggar (51034789)

I received my 7X today. Fast shipping! When used with the Switch the mic picks everything up and feeds into the headphones. Is there a way to disable this in the system settings as opposed to turning the mic off on the headset? Not a huge deal, but I'd rather not have the mic lit up (it lights up when turned off on the headset) at all times... And actually, now that I think about it, it's kind of weird how the mic was picking up all the ambient sounds in my house and sending to headphones...

mikehaggar (52043246)

A few minutes after booting up a Series X game I get some type of clicking or knocking sound. It's not super loud and so far I'm not concerned about it, but I wish it wasn't happening. It actually takes a good 5 minutes or so to stop making the sound after closing out the game and leaving the system sit on the dashboard. I'm guessing it's somehow related to the fan.

mikehaggar (52114283)

Ah, that's a bummer.

mikehaggar (52110971)

Your five year warranty is through an insurance company. I believe they will cover burn-in.

mikehaggar (51972155)

Mine is fairly loud. When playing games I get noticeable fan noise AND some humming/buzzing (coil whine?) from the power supply. It's not so loud that it bothers me, and I'm not concerned about it, but I do wish it was quieter.

mikehaggar (51762872)

Is there a way to have the CX display the current picture info? As in, resolution, hdr on/off, etc...

mikehaggar (51454646)

My PS5 sounds exactly like this as well once running a game. You have to get really close to hear it. I don't think this is coil whine... I think it's just noise from the fan spinning so rapidly. My Series X also has a bit of noise like this when running games. Again, you have to get within about 8 inches of the system to hear it and that's with no audio coming from the TV. For right now, I'm not overly concerned about either system. I'm pretty sure this level of noise is fan-related and normal.

mikehaggar (51460460)

Good video. I don't have much interest in playing through the game (I don't have time for open world games right now), but it looks good. Really considering buying it just to check out as a tech showcase for Series X.

mikehaggar (51384955)

Yeah, if I get close to my PS5 I can hear the fan even when its just sitting at the dash. No sound in the background really. Waiting for Demon's Souls to be delivered to fire up... will definitely be keeping an ear to the fan to see how it sounds then. So far, it just sounds like I can hear the fan spinning to be honest. I noticed some fan noise (almost a clicking sound... not overly loud, but loud enough to be worrying) when checking out Gears 5 on my Series X. Fingers crossed its not a big deal on either system!I have the 7X and no issues. I have the wireless dongle plugged into the USB C port on the front of the PS5. Working flawlessly for me!

mikehaggar (51368050)

Amazon delivered mine on time. I'm thankful. Is there a way to set the PS5 as your primary console or did they do away with that? Also, is there somewhere to change the theme/colors? Not seeing that anywhere either...

mikehaggar (51237136)

Who in this thread has said we should expect a PS4 vs XBO level of difference? I haven't seen that mentioned anywhere. All I said was that the "only 17%" that gets thrown around all of the time here is, in my opinion, a bit disingenuous. I'm not sure why the power difference from last gen keeps being brought up. My only point is that 2TF is a significant amount of computing power and a lot can be accomplished with it. when taken in the context of the capabilities of these machines.

mikehaggar (51234826)

I'm actually arguing that percentages without context are useless. "Only 17% difference" does a great job of ignoring the fact that we are talking about 2TF of computing power which is significant. Surely you are not saying that 2TF is essentially meaningless...?3rd party will look close because they likely won't take the time to take full advantage of the extra power. Sony 1st parties are hard to beat due largely to talent I believe. That has zero to do with the actual power of the machines.That's a simple, cherry-picked example. Let's consider a PS5 game that runs at a locked 60fps. Series X also runs it at 60fps then and has an additional 2TF of computing power to enhance the graphics. Better shadows, better particle effects, better post-processing effects, etc... Are we arguing you really can't accomplish much with 2TF of GPU compute power? If so, there's a lot of PS4 games that I'd like to show you for the first time...

mikehaggar (51227791)

For sure. A lot of people here like to throw around the "only 17% difference in power" figure, but that 17% is greater than the gpu capability of the most powerful system at launch from the previous gen (PS4). So... that is not insignificant at all. However, I agree with all the takes that multi-plats will be virtually identical and it will be up to first party efforts to show off the difference in power. That will be a tough task for Microsoft as we all know Sony's 1st parties are REALLY good at pulling off visuals we didn't think possible on the hardware. Regarding the performance, I'd guess its more that the Xbox build isn't as well optimized as the PS5 build. I think that's much more likely than it being a situation where the PS5 is "punching above its weight."

mikehaggar (51229888)

Well, you can argue that 2TF of computing power isn't really significant, but I'll have to disagree with you.

mikehaggar (51164758)

Picked up my Series X and gave it a good shake. Didn't hear anything, so I don't think its a loose screw. Really seems like its the fan to me, but still a bit worrying to hear on launch day.

mikehaggar (51159892)

Anybody else have a clicking coming from their Series X? You have to get pretty close to it to hear (maybe about 8 inches)... I'm guessing its the fan, but I have it and its a little worrying.

mikehaggar (51100789)

I love how this thing looks. I always liked the design, but it looks even better in person. Really slick. The new controller is nice as well. I like the new dpad and the texture on the grips is a great touch. I wish the analog sticks had more resistance, but I guess a lot of people like how they are (same as Xbox One controller).

mikehaggar (51100144)

I picked up my Series X at Best Buy this morning. There were about 20 people in line in front of me. Every person ahead of me walked out with just a Series X. No games, no peripherals... it was definitely weird. I've been present at stores for many console launches and usually everyone is also getting a game or two and often an extra controller. It really kind of drove home how this launch is different.

mikehaggar (50680468)

Just kind of guesstimating based on my experience, but looking at those different lengths people are saying its lasted and averaging them out... sounds like it will be very similar to how long the DualShock 4 has lasted between charges for me. So... I think that's ok. Not amazing, but its fine. Especially for me. No issue whatsoever.

mikehaggar (50509525)

The Arctis 7x are now available to order on steelseries site for those who have been trying to find a pair.

mikehaggar (50159950)

It seems impossible to find the Arctis 7x anywhere... would really like to grab a pair. Anyone have any suggestions?

mikehaggar (50239036)

Yep, I like using the Apple TV as well. We have one in our living room and another in our bedroom. We upgraded to the 4K models a few months ago and they are nice, but the remote is AWFUL. The touchpad used for swipes is just not good. I'd love to go back to the old style remotes with the directional clicks.

mikehaggar (50246116)

I didn't know that. I'll try it out, thanks!

mikehaggar (50152024)

Yep, this is pretty much me. I am also very concerned that Trump is going to refuse to concede and turn the whole thing into a giant clusterfuck. And then part of me is concerned that he'll get away with it and remain in office even though he clearly lost the election.

mikehaggar (49953430)

I haven't been keeping up on this.. what is going on that new cases are so high? Is it just that people are "over it" and not being safe nor wearing masks? Something else?

mikehaggar (49892329)

My copy just got delivered a couple minutes ago. Played this and loved it on Wii U and am excited to revisit it again at some point on Switch. I played a tiny bit of the demo in both handheld and docked and didn't have an issue with the visuals at all. I know a lot of people here are down on this port, but I'm stoked to have it on Switch and think it still looks great.

mikehaggar (49677934)

Oh, man... this is tempting for the 55". I really don't need it and won't be doing much if any gaming on it. However, if I bought one I would probably game on it sometimes just to see what its capable of. Would it be the Geek Squad protection from Best Buy that covers burn-in?

mikehaggar (40500774)

I'm so torn about this... already own the Switch version, but haven't played yet. I like the idea of playing on Switch so I can play at night in bed, but then I like the idea of playing this game in 4K with better graphics as I LOVE the art-style...

mikehaggar (49181773)

Yeah, this is kind of how I see it. I haven't formed a personal/moral opinion about streaming, but I definitely think publishers have a legal argument to make if they want to go down that road.

mikehaggar (49242961)

I don't blame her at all for being irked about the tickets. If I was creating shows for ABC/Disney and making them a lot of money I'd expect to be able to go to any of the Disney parks, bring whoever I want, and get in for free too. Yes, I could afford to just pay, but work perks are nice. And they are also an act/symbol of appreciation from your employer.

mikehaggar (49248751)

Their strategy and vision is definitely interesting and exciting. I look forward to seeing how it all plays out. Also, Microsoft pushed console gaming so far forward with the Xbox 360 the day that it launched. It took Sony and Nintendo years to catch up. I often think that they do not get enough credit.

mikehaggar (48899518)

Oh, man. I have a pair of Arctis 7's and really like them. Only thing is they don't work wireless on Xbox. I might have to upgrade the 7x if it works wireless for Xbox, Playstation, and Switch (and both in docked and handheld). Website is showing me a "Notify Me" button for them though...

mikehaggar (48606838)

Slightly off-topic, but the cheetos popcorn is super good.

mikehaggar (48601726)

Yeah, but 1080p -> 4K is an even integer scale. It should look fine... especially on a 4K computer monitor which is most likely much smaller than someone's tv and therefore has a much higher PPI value. I actually only realized because of this thread that the One X dashboard is 1080p and not 4K...

mikehaggar (48579418)

That's what I read in this thread. I have no idea if its accurate or not.Hey, thanks! Looking forward to you playing it! :)

mikehaggar (48578170)

Hmmm... this is a tough one for me. The UI not being 4K is kind of a bummer, but on the other hand if devs get an additional GB of ram for games as a result then its kind of ok...? I feel torn haha. Definitely not the end of the world though.

mikehaggar (34724943)

Another Bushiden Update! Aaaaaaaand a new snippet from the soundtrack!

mikehaggar (48481367)

New update! Some fun stuff in this one for sure!

mikehaggar (43769987)

Some big news for Bushiden! And a new trailer!

mikehaggar (43773323)

Thanks, everyone! Wonderful to hear these types of comments :)

mikehaggar (39764710)

It's been a while... new update on Bushiden:

mikehaggar (48433100)

Is GameStop only giving store credit for system trade-ins right now or will they also still give cash? The last I checked in their site they were only showing store credit trade-in amounts for PS4 Pro and One X.

mikehaggar (47212502)

Eh, I don't think anyone can keep Trump civil during a debate. He just won't do it. I don't blame the moderator at all. And fact-checking him in real-time at a debate is basically impossible considering how much he lies.

mikehaggar (47182958)

I was familiar with the term and knew what it meant when he said it. I didn't know it can be used sarcastically... have only heard it used in a "serious" manner, so I was little confused last night when he said it.

mikehaggar (47104247)

You have a point, but at the same time there's a soul of a nation at stake here, so I'd say it's definitely not pointless.

mikehaggar (47048555)

I hope more than anything Biden wins in an indisputable landslide on election night. The country needs this over and done with.

mikehaggar (46787186)

Exactly what I thought when I saw the headline. Super offensive, but then again its Trump and the GOP so its (unfortunately) expected.

mikehaggar (46736639)

I'm not sure why this is news to be honest. Assuming the allegations are true, it sounds like the guy was demanding and a bit of diva. That happens a lot - especially when people get elevated to some type of special status. I'm sure it sucked for the people working under him, but I don't want to live in a society where every person who's a bit of a dick and sucks at their job gets called out publicly.

mikehaggar (46528757)

This is terrifying because it actually is "legal." Undemocratic, but legal. I don't feel comfortable sharing what I think should take place should this happen.

mikehaggar (46413032)

Nah.. I have two pretty powerful desktops in my house, one with an i7 7700, 24GB of ram, and an RX480 8GB and the other with an i7 8700, 32GB of ram, and a GTX 1070 8GB. I don't really game on either of them lol. I just prefer consoles. I have One X, PS4 Pro, and Switch and have Series X and PS5 preordered.

mikehaggar (46200104)

Man... really hoping I can secure an X preorder. Was lucky and got a PS5 preorder, so hopefully my luck continues! The word is that the allocations are small? Is that the consensus or...?

mikehaggar (46234214)

Oh man! This is awesome. I'm definitely getting this. Loved this game and have looked into getting it for PC the last couple of years, but it wasn't available and apparently it had issues running on newer versions of windows if you had disc from back at original release. Awesome news!

mikehaggar (46020074)

I really don't know how we have gotten to this point. I mean, I knew America had problems and a lot of progress to still make, but I NEVER imagined this was our reality. Its disheartening. I've seriously begun entertaining the idea of leaving the country.

mikehaggar (45768278)

Same for me. I haven’t played 64 or Sunshine since they originally released and never played Galaxy. Excited to revisit 64 and play Galaxy for the first time. I think I will be happy with this collection.

mikehaggar (45683273)

I don’t see the banner either. Disc version for me. Order shows fine in my account and got confirmation email right after placing the order.

mikehaggar (45568952)

I assume it is Sony's answer to Game Pass

mikehaggar (45232898)

Oh, man. That is SWEET! Did you build any of it out of the arcade1up machines or by other means? Really curious how you put that together!

mikehaggar (45407198)

I'm not black, but I felt the same. The "Mister T" description kind of nails it for me and its just like... really?I always felt like Cole Train was kind of offensive and I never understood when "All that juice" became a meme back in the day. I also felt like people responded so well to Cole Train that they doubled-down on it and pumped up the bullshit in the sequels. And the fact that people apparently liked the character so much made me a bit sad, honestly.

mikehaggar (44295545)

Well... I'm guessing there are no changes to the camera controls in Mario 64 in this. Pre-ordered physical copy anyway, even though I was hoping was just a *bit* more from the Mario 64 port. At the least, I've never played Galaxy, so this is worth it just for that to me. I'm sure I'll have fun revisiting Mario 64 too!

mikehaggar (44199632)

No way am I taking any vaccine that is released this year. There's just not enough time to know that it is actually safe. What a world we are living in...

mikehaggar (43868963)

I really want to pick this up as it just looks... awesome and fun haha. Having a hard time deciding between PS4 and Switch though. Also, I'm not familiar with the series at all... would I play story mode and then career mode or doesn't it matter?

mikehaggar (43871714)

Gotcha. I kind of just meant when playing the game... which mode should I do first?Yeah, that's always the thing with Switch haha! I ended up getting the Switch version.

mikehaggar (43255368)

I don't like the batsuit and the batmobile designs... other than that, I thought it looked great. Really dig the vibe, cinematography, and color grading. Also liked Bernard from West World as Gordon.

mikehaggar (42855909)

Picked up A Short Hike. It looks charming :)

mikehaggar (39966012)

Amazon appears to have these in the US, but is showing them as Koss KPH30iK. Are these the same or different? Listing is .

mikehaggar (39981012)

Awesome, thanks!

mikehaggar (42774117)

Hmmm... this is tempting but $60 feels steep-especially when I'm not interested in the extras included..

mikehaggar (42682791)

F-Zero GX port to Switch would be amazing... make it digital only... whatever, I don't care. Just do it!

mikehaggar (42306936)

Yeah, this show was awesome. And I love that theme song!

mikehaggar (41370936)

That's super dope!

mikehaggar (41692731)

Awesome! I'll be picking this up for sure!

mikehaggar (40935483)

Awful and terrifying. I don't have words to express how disappointed I am in the state of this country.

mikehaggar (40655850)

This looks awesome. I'll back for sure!

mikehaggar (40547829)

Yeah, I just watched it in 4K60 and I think it looks really nice as well.

mikehaggar (40464807)

Wait... God of War 2018 was "terrible" the first time Shu saw it? Was it then rebooted or they got it on track or...?

mikehaggar (40516008)

I have to watch the 4K upload, but I'm kind of surprised at everyone knocking this. It's an open world game running at 60fps and 4k... and clearly they made the decision to try to return to the series roots with the art-style. I thought it looked great.

mikehaggar (40465134)

Lol this is so good. My friend says he wants to open a restaurant called the "I Don't Care" so that when men have to play this game with their girlfriends/wives and they say "I don't care" that's where the food gets ordered from.

mikehaggar (40459524)

Bummer.

mikehaggar (40457988)

Oh nice! I thought this was the 24th for some reason. Looking forward to the show tomorrow! I have no expectations other than seeing Halo Infinite, so whatever gets shown will be a nice surprise for me. Edit: A price and date would be sweet though.

mikehaggar (33667398)

Yeah, I had read or saw on youtube (can't remember) that people complained about the brightness of the screens and the loudness of the sound on the very first machines and that Arcade1Up made adjustments. Final Fight is like a Gen 1.5 cab, so I've just assumed the darker screen is due to the tweaks they made. My FF unit is also WAY quieter than my SF unit. In the end, it's not a huge deal, but I'm a bit anal at times and would prefer they were both the same. It doesn't help they are right next to each other. More on topic, I would love to pick up the MK, TMNT, Golden Tee, and Marvel units. I don't have room for them right now, but if I find them for a good price I will definitely buy them and keep in storage for down the road. These units aren't perfect, but overall I really like them.

mikehaggar (33659346)

That's a bummer. I'd still get in contact with Arcade1Up and see if they are willing to do anything. It can't hurt... I'm curious what kinds of issues you are hearing these machines have? I have a Final Fight unit and a Street Fighter unit. My FF unit's screen is noticeably darker than my SF unit. The colors look fine, but they are next to each other and it's night and day comparing the two. I've always wondered if something was off with the Final Fight screen.

mikehaggar (40060539)

The price thing is so bizarre to me... Over the years I have seen people saying they remember paying $80 for Street Fighter II on SNES, but I really don't remember ever seeing those kinds of prices. Granted, I was a kid, but my family only had so much money and I was always conscious of that when I asked for things. I've always thought the vast majority of my SNES carts cost $50 with maybe the ocassional $55 or $60 game. And most of them I was getting at or near release. A bit more on topic, I think it's really as simple as they were two vastly different systems and it all depended what developers focused on and got out of them. I've always preferred the SNES... mostly due to enjoying the library more and due to its advantages when it comes to the color palette (higher number of available colors, higher number of colors on-screen).

mikehaggar (39791152)

Not surprising. The original required everyone to have a GBA in order to player local multiplayer. I was hoping for Switch local wireless play though. Probably not a huge deal that it isn't present.

mikehaggar (39169579)

This is pretty much spot-on. Another thing people need to consider is how heavily Microsoft is invested in cloud computing and data centers. So... when someone is paying $15/month for GamePass Ultimate to get Xbox Live Gold, XCloud, and GamePass, most of that money can go towards covering the costs of licensing games for the service. Microsoft has other areas of (successful) business that use and cover the cost of their data centers. They are in a unique position to make a service like this work (as is Google), but it will never completely replace people purchasing games (especially the big AAA titles from 3rd parties).

mikehaggar (38426530)

Hmm.... cautiously optimistic. I really want another live-action movie along the lines of the original though.

mikehaggar (38129527)

I probably lost about 10lbs during the first two months because we did not eat out at all. And then we started eating out again and I've put it all back on, so I'm the same as pre-lockdown. I need to do better with getting exercise though.

mikehaggar (37665868)

I lived within walking distance of an amusement park and had a season pass. I spent a ton of time in the arcade there during spring and summer. Its a larger park, so the arcade was top-notch. Aside from that, pizza shops, malls, and a caverns attraction that had a game center.

mikehaggar (37595278)

How is this even legal?

mikehaggar (36604417)

Is it confirmed this trailer was all real-time and no cg or pre-rendered sctions?

mikehaggar (35868531)

I'd be happy with widescreen, 1080p/60fps, improved texture filtering, improved draw distance (zero pop-in), and a reworked, modern camera. I'm honestly not hoping for them to remaster textures, models, and animations. I'd rather they stick close to the original.

mikehaggar (35910654)

When did the right/far-right become such conspiracy nuts? Its truly bizarre at this point how much complete nonsense and craziness they buy into and spread.

mikehaggar (35861376)

I have the LG 27UL600. Disappointing to learn that HDR in monitors (and assuming the one I have as well) is not great. However, overall I'm quite happy with the monitor. Like I said, I needed a 4K monitor for work due to resolution (HDR is irrelevant), so no issues there.; I keep coming really close to buying the LG C9 OLED that everyone here is always raving about, but it's kind of hard to justify spending the money as I wouldn't hook up any of my consoles or PC to it (it would go in the living room) and we would be feeding it so little 4K content.

mikehaggar (35837100)

I recently got a 4K HRD monitor made by LG. From what I can tell, it's a solid monitor with solid image quality. I haven't been blown away by 4K or by HDR so far. 4K looks nice, but it hasn't "wowed" me like the leap when we went from standard def to high def (480i -> 720p). And I recall squinting at times/moments from HDR, but none of the games I've checked out have blown me away via HDR implementation. I bought the monitor for work purposes actually, so it's not a huge disappointment, but part of me wishes I was a bit more impressed.

mikehaggar (35707200)

This is awesome. We need more of this!

mikehaggar (35654421)

I've seen some politician's on tv saying the right things the past couple of days, but what is troubling me is I haven't heard anything about what they are going to do fix the injustice and inequality that people of color face in America. I understand a lot of shit is happening right now, but has ANYONE said they've even formed a committee to begin coming up with a plan? How do we move forward and fix this? The people have been protesting for days and demand change. We don't want lip-service. We want actual change.

mikehaggar (35517195)

Ah, OK. I assumed it was some form of this. I think its only going to be effective in convincing those who already don't want to believe and/or support the protests and black Americans. I'm praying that real change comes as a result of everything that is happening.

mikehaggar (35515224)

Serious question... why do they want to convince people that it is "outsiders" being responsible for the violence and looting? In what way does that narrative help the establishment?

mikehaggar (35237178)

For sure. This is nuts and should be national news. I live 15 minutes from the Capitol building and used to work right next to it, so this hits a bit closer to home for me. Still, this is absolutely disgusting behavior by the state's GOP and hammers home why these people need to go. They are disgusting.

mikehaggar (35236251)

The democrats only found out because someone from the media told them. The GOP members never looped them in.

mikehaggar (35044818)

Ok, thanks everyone!

mikehaggar (35040510)

Probably a bit off-topic, but it seems like a good place to ask. I've never played this or the sequel, but will own both once this releases. Which game should I play first? I'm assuming this...?

mikehaggar (34878039)

For sure. I love this movie and honestly believe it belongs in "top comic book movies of all-time" discussions. I hardly see it mentioned.

mikehaggar (34028511)

Of all the variants I prefer the look of the PC Engine the most. Is there any reason I shouldn't get the PC Engine version over the others? I'm pretty sure the included games are the same...?

mikehaggar (34755501)

Oh nice! I watched this a few weeks ago and thought it was pretty entertaining. I'm looking forward to checking out this new episode. I hope we get a season 2.

mikehaggar (34752333)

The kind of bologna this thread is about is gross. However, Lebanon Bologna is amazing. The regular flavor, never the sweet.

mikehaggar (34689330)

They will still have to pay market rates for salary for any given individual’s location. Otherwise, people will not be interested in taking the position.

mikehaggar (33779676)

Nice! I feel like I don't know all that much about this game, so definitely interested in checking this out. Have I just missed stuff they've released about the game or am I correct in thinking they haven't show all that much from this?

mikehaggar (33812559)

The trailer for Shaolin vs Wu-Tang 2 looked cool. Also really dug the music. Very early on I floated the idea of doing a Wu-Tang Clan-inspired hip hop soundtrack for Bushiden, but ultimately we didn’t go that direction.

mikehaggar (33669900)

Yeah, I'd be happy with them on Switch as well. I just think the mini consoles are cool. For me, it's nostalgia. And they are relatively cheap, so I'm all in.

mikehaggar (33667506)

Mini N64 would be awesome. I'd love to play Mario 64 and Wave Race 64 again.

mikehaggar (33480342)

Bushiden is far less 8bit platformer-inspired than The Messenger or Cyber Shadow appears to be. However, it’s almost impossible to make a 2d ninja game and not take some inspiration for the NES Ninja Gaiden games:

mikehaggar (33342930)

I was thinking the same thing, but also think Xbox deserved to sell better as well. There's some great, exclusive games on both.

mikehaggar (32113881)

Nice. I'll boot it up at some point just to check out the tech for a few minutes. Should probably do the same with GTA V.

mikehaggar (32685546)

Diehard GameFan was awesome. I still fondly remember constantly going to the bookstore hoping the new issue had arrived. It didn't always release "on time." I sometimes miss having to get news from gaming mags. It was something to look forward to. More on topic, I have not played SD3, but have the Mana Collection. It's really high up on my "Need to Play" list though. Looking forward to it.

mikehaggar (32352456)

So true. It starts out so promising and then just nosedives. You can't go wrong with either Succession or Watchmen. Both are really good.

mikehaggar (31942539)

I own the Street Fighter and Final Fight cabs. They are pretty cool and a decent size with the riser. The biggest draw for me is the authentic cab art. I don't have room for anymore of them (unfortunately), but I'd love to pick up the TMNT, MK, Capcom/Marvel, Golden Tee, and NBA Jam cabs. I would absolutely buy (and keep in box until I figure out the space situation) if I found any of them on sale for great price.

mikehaggar (30914265)

Oh, I actually like that a lot. My mind would be blown if they go with something like that.

mikehaggar (31316616)

Oh! I didn't know I wanted this until seeing it! It would depend on form factor and screen size for me though. I couldn't get into using the lite with the smaller screen after having a "regular" switch since launch. More on topic, I am have zero interest in a dual screen Switch. I'm not sure how that would even work or what the point would be.

mikehaggar (31303827)

I sent mine in for repair. Did the request online and promptly received a shipping box in the mail. Got them back really quickly as well. I haven't had any issues since, so A+ to Nintendo there.

mikehaggar (30908796)

I recently got a pair of the SteelSeries Arctis 7's and have been really impressed with them.

mikehaggar (30741368)

It's back up for me. I have the option for in-store, release day pickup as well... interesting.

mikehaggar (30474303)

Series X won't cost more than PS5. No way they are doing that again after this gen. I think they both retail for either $400 or $450. Both companies are prepared to take a $50-$100 loss on the hardware.

mikehaggar (30455371)

This is really cool of them to do. And yeah, Succession is really good!

mikehaggar (30454080)

Yeah, because the power draw is constant. Then distributed between the CPU and GPU based on workload. So, by keeping the power draw constant they can more accurately predict the thermals and create a cooling solution based around said thermals.

mikehaggar (30454498)

It's not compromising the console's power. It's a different method of managing power consumption and thermals. And it has the additional benefit of being able to send some extra power to either the CPU or the GPU if the other is not using all of it's allocated power budget.

mikehaggar (30452499)

Alright, so now I'm under the impression that the power shifting and down-clocking has mainly been implemented as a means of controlling the temperature(s) inside the box.

mikehaggar (30452670)

Yeah, so then I feel like spending so much time talking about it really added to a lot of misunderstanding and all of the "well how powerful is it really?" and all of the speculation about how much weaker it is than the Series X.

mikehaggar (30452064)

One thing I'm still not clear on... does the power limit on the PS5 allow for both the CPU and GPU to run at their highest/capped frequency? I'm guess no or otherwise there would be no need to divert power. If not, then what I'd be curious to know is what is the highest possible CPU frequency when GPU is running at max frequency and what is highest possible GPU frequency when the CPU is running at max frequency?

mikehaggar (30358642)

Hmmm... so you have to purchase it, but it runs inside of MW2019? So no physical then.. I'd like to play this, but now not sure.

mikehaggar (30361976)

Oh, cool! How do you have it already? MP would have been awesome for this. People always complain about this game's MP, but I loved the positive feedback loop that the killstreaks system used. Once you got rolling it was so much fun!

mikehaggar (30352912)

All in all, pretty impressive. It's amazing how far this streaming tech has come.

mikehaggar (30358704)

Yeah, for sure. That's why I pointed out that neither DMC5 nor RE2 were running at native 4K on the X. I have RE2 on the X and would like to have that and RE3 for the same system, so it kind of sucks that the performance of RE3 is not ideal on the X (for me). First world problems lol.

mikehaggar (30358569)

Yeah, a bit strange. I'm pretty sure both DMC5 and RE2 on the X had better framerates and resolution advantage over the Pro. I don't think either of those are true 4K on the X though...

mikehaggar (30356916)

I'm all in for Mario 64 at 1080p 60fps with better filtering (and maybe AA? Nintendo doesn't seem to care about AA...). Updating the camera to work with right analog would be nice as would eliminating any pop-in.

mikehaggar (30352977)

Now we are talking! I will be so disappointed if they drop a bunch of 3D mario remasters and 64 is not included. Physical release please, Nintendo!

mikehaggar (30350041)

Really hope Mario 64 is remastered for Switch. That would be amazing. I've never played either of the Galaxy games, so those would be great as well. Hoping this is true!

mikehaggar (30281930)

Huh... really surprised this is PC-only at launch. I like Gears, so I'm interested in this. Not sure if or when I'll have time to check it out though. I still need to play Gears 5 at some point.

mikehaggar (30269257)

Those numbers are terrifying. I wish we would just lock the country down for the next 6-8 weeks so we can properly try to slow this thing down and get ahead of it.

mikehaggar (30254645)

I really like the look of this in the Direct (the art direction). Is it 60fps on Switch? Also, is there little to no geometry pop-in?

mikehaggar (30255228)

Ok. Kind of a bummer. Geometry pop-in is like... a pet peeve of mine.

mikehaggar (30249219)

That's what I suspected. Thanks for the response!

mikehaggar (30249021)

When was this direct mini announced? I totally missed it... have to go watch now!

mikehaggar (30106346)

I popped in here hoping someone would comment on this. I have to decide if I want to get this on X or Pro. I'm leaning towards the X version, but that hitching in the video is definitely a reason to consider the Pro build.

mikehaggar (30088977)

That's direct-feed video, so that's the in-game music.I feel comfortable saying this since I'm not personally responsible for it... the soundtrack is SO GOOD. Seriously.

mikehaggar (30087536)

Thanks, everyone!Sorry to disappoint. We are working super hard to make the game great, so it will be worth it!

mikehaggar (30086047)

New update: Unfortunately, Bushiden is going to be delayed a bit beyond the target August 2020 release date. There is more info (and gameplay footage!) on our newest Kickstarter Update.

mikehaggar (30056800)

Hmmm... maybe I'll have to download the demo on Switch and quick check it out to see.

mikehaggar (30052065)

What's the verdict on the Switch version? Do the visuals and framerate hold up?

mikehaggar (30005460)

Interesting that PS4 BC isn't 100%. I had expected all PS4 games to run on PS5, no issue.

mikehaggar (29947956)

Oh, I'm not a "real" dev who has access to the Series X dev kits or anything. My comment was just as an avid gamer.

mikehaggar (29941230)

Really impressive stuff. It seems Microsoft has knocked it out of the park with the Series X. Day one.

mikehaggar (29714200)

I think something changed with Visa... I didn’t back this, but I backed Battle Axe, which ended a few weeks ago, and my initial charge was declined due to fraud measures. This was same account and card that I’ve used to back numerous other Kickstarters and never had this issue before.

mikehaggar (29663682)

The whole situation with E3 bums me out. E3 has been a thing for me almost forever. I’m old, so I remember when CES was the big show before E3 existed. Anyway, I’ll seriously miss E3 if it ends up gone for good :(

mikehaggar (29645663)

Wow, I had myself convinced this was being moved to PS5 launch. Very cool!

mikehaggar (473018)

I wish I knew how to get started with all of this. I'd invest a bit in some of these. People are making fortunes right now...

mikehaggar (29391788)

Are all games on the cart for Switch physical or is there a download code for some of the games?

mikehaggar (29300943)

Not a fan of this suit at all. It reminds me too much of the Nolan suits. And then it’s way cheesier looking on top of that...

mikehaggar (29241634)

any chance of a DF platform comparison video for this?

mikehaggar (29225752)

I’ve been slowly playing through God of War 2018 the last couple months and it’s just so good. The combat is satisfying, the world and set pieces are phenomenal, and the main story and characters are well written and presented. I wish I had time to just marathon it to completion and platinum it.

mikehaggar (29171424)

Yeah, I’m really hoping for a Digital Foundry comparison so I can then decide which platform to buy this for.

mikehaggar (29104486)

Played the first mission of Halo 3 campaign. Same impression as I got yesterday trying Halo 4. Looks really good. Slight input lag and the framerate can be a bit uneven at times, but totally playable. I'm still impressed. I'm playing on iPhone 7 Plus and I wonder how it would look on a bigger screen (like an iPad), but I'm not going to go buy one just to test this out...

mikehaggar (29106182)

At this point I'm expecting both the PS5 and Xbox Series X to be $500 and marketed as the new "Pro" or "X" model while both Sony and Microsoft make it clear that all of your favorite franchises will still release new installments for your PS4 or Xbox One.

mikehaggar (29099033)

The two examples are virtually the same...? One has a curved HP bar and the other has a straight hp bar. And they flash different parts of the bar white (one flashes the part of the bar that has been removed and the other flashes the part of the bar remaining).

mikehaggar (29066800)

Same here, but I checked out Halo 4. Looked great, but a bit of lag and and framerate had a tiny bit of judder at times... This was my first streaming experience and I'm actually pretty impressed.

mikehaggar (29065320)

Yep, same here for me. I was super excited for a minute though!

mikehaggar (29063473)

I registered. It would be cool to get in and test this out! Fingers crossed!

mikehaggar (29039568)

Only manage to come across this just now. Instantly backed! It looks stunning!

mikehaggar (29033770)

Agreed. Summer of Arcade was awesome. They should bring it back!

mikehaggar (28926124)

Yeah, a 4x increase in power definitely qualifies as "significant." I'm not particularly concerned with the next Switch being able to get to 4k. I still do all of my gaming at 1080p. Plus, I'd think attractive 1080p games would look fine on a 4k tv or monitor when viewed from the appropriate distance since it's an integer upscale.

mikehaggar (28913094)

Yep, same here. I love how lightweight and simple it is. I felt like the PS4 was very much like this at launch as well, but a bunch of bloat (IMO) has obviously crept in via updates over the years.

mikehaggar (28913692)

I hope they wait until the leap in performance is significant. I’d also be interested in a device where the dock has extra computing power.

mikehaggar (28832682)

Yeah, I played table tennis quite a bit at launch. I thought it was super impressive and had a lot of fun with it.

mikehaggar (28801356)

Oh, cool. I'll check it out on Amazon then! Congrats! Looking forward to viewing :)

mikehaggar (28801225)

iTunes?

mikehaggar (28749653)

Is the progression laid out in a way where you can sort of have a competition with someone else? As in, we would both be separately playing through the game and be able to somehow compare our progress/exercise in a meaningful way?

mikehaggar (28749998)

We would both be playing on the same Switch, but using different profiles. Does that require Nintendo Online sub for both of us or does the game allow you to compare local profiles?

mikehaggar (28709883)

It boggles my mind that they have spent all of this time arguing over whether there should be witnesses in a trial. Like... how do you even have a trial without calling witnesses?

mikehaggar (28692543)

Great news! I've been slowly playing through this since release (about halfway through the game I think) and it's just really fun, creative, and charming. We really don't get a lot of games like this with such high production values anymore.

mikehaggar (28595343)

That WindWaker disc is gorgeous

mikehaggar (28564996)

Defaulting to "No" is considered good design practice. I understand your point, but the flipside is people accidentally confirm overwriting when they didn't want to. The way it is prevents that.

mikehaggar (28473279)

Surprised at all of the dislike for the look of it. I think it's a really cool, sleek looking piece of kit.

mikehaggar (28458868)

I still need to plays this some day. Would I be better off playing the emulated N64 version included in Rare Replay or playing Live and Reloaded via Xbox One BC?

mikehaggar (28449485)

I'm really curious about Switch Lite sales vs the standard Switch. Is there any info out there about the sales ratio between the two units?

mikehaggar (28050733)

I'd love a port of Mario 64 to Switch... just up the resolution and get it running at 60fps. Maybe improved filtering and AA... I'd also love to see WaveRace 64 and Mario Golf 64 as well.

mikehaggar (27808549)

Just want to chime in and say that Bushiden is not a full-blown metroidvania. There are separate, distinct levels that can be revisited (even after clearing) and explored with upgraded abilities. It's more akin to Mega Man X, but with larger areas locked away behind your upgrade abilities. Also, thanks for the kind words about Bushiden!

mikehaggar (27809321)

This would be pretty wild if true... I would imagine the only way Sony is going to allow that kind of power difference is if Microsoft is losing a lot of money on each Series X machine in order to sell it at a reasonable price.

mikehaggar (27729813)

Very nice! I think it sounds great! Do you have a link to more of your music by any chance?

mikehaggar (27727906)

I just added this on my PS4 yesterday. It's pretty cool. The music is AWESOME. who is responsible for the music?

mikehaggar (27566342)

They are small without the riser, but actually a decent size with the riser. I have the Street Fighter and Final Fight units. The biggest draw for me is that they have the original artwork on the cabinet. I don't have many complaints about the sticks and buttons either. My biggest gripe, and I've never seen this mentioned anywhere, is that they are not scaling the games (at least on these two units) up by an even integer value, so there's pixel crawl all over the place.

mikehaggar (27465944)

You can't seem to buy them new anywhere but on Amazon and from third party sellers charging a mark-up. I wonder if they have been discontinued...

mikehaggar (27461331)

I thought this was fairly obvious. It might have been clearer for everyone if they had announced both versions at the same time (assuming the rumors are true). Either way, glad they are moving towards just "Xbox" as the name.

mikehaggar (27414418)

That's awesome to hear. I love mysteries and movies with twists, but always feel cheated when they just throw out a twist based on information never given to the viewer. I really need to get my butt to the theater to see this asap.

mikehaggar (27374604)

Have they released the full specs for the Series X or is it still just rumors/speculation?

mikehaggar (27323683)

I grew up in the area and live in Harrisburg. I agree with the sentiment above. This area isn't OMG amazing, but calling it Pennsyltuckey is a stretch. However, there are plenty of areas in the state that totally qualify as Pennsyltuckey. Edit: isn't OMG amzing

mikehaggar (27327888)

Yeah, between Harrisburg, Hershey, the West Shore (Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg) and then Lancaster which is a bit further away, there's a lot to go see and do. Lancaster is actually really nice comparatively.

mikehaggar (27290140)

Is the footage they've been showing for this running on an Xbox One X or a super beefy PC?

mikehaggar (27128893)

Wow... that slack message about accountability is like... SUPER condescending. I would have responded saying that I am going to return the favor of teaching her about the career skill of by quitting. And she is now accountable for figuring out how to fill the void my sudden and unexpected absence has created.

mikehaggar (27122831)

These impressions are so exciting to read. I'm a huge DS1 fan, so excited to play as War again!

mikehaggar (27124302)

I might have to get this for Switch. I got Black Flag for free from Amazon at PS4 launch... wasn't really excited for it, but there weren't any other games I wanted (I had already bought every game I wanted for launch), but ended up LOVING it. The pirating stuff was by far my favorite part. Anyway, this would be cool to have as a physical copy for Switch and it seems like it's a solid port. Sold.

mikehaggar (27048326)

Does anyone know if this version is region-free as well? Can someone who owns one simply change regions and buy games off of the US e-shop or is this locked down?

mikehaggar (27057580)

This is pretty cool. I've always wanted to play this, but have never gotten around to it. I'd bite on Switch version if there was a physical copy. Otherwise, it's hard for me to justify buying digital when it's available on Game Pass.

mikehaggar (27058125)

830K in a week is crazy, right? Like... that would be a good numbers for ALL of November unless I'm mistaken..?

mikehaggar (27048418)

I'm a big Darksiders fan, so I am excited for this. I will wait for a console release, but I still have to find time to play Darksiders III, so not a big deal for me to wait. It's super encouraging to hear some of the glowing praise in this thread. Looking forward to reviews!

mikehaggar (26984261)

During Veidt's trial they mentioned it was the 365th day of the trial, so the Veidt scenes are not taking place in the same timeline as the rest of the show. My guess is that his sentence from the trial is to be encased in gold and sent to Earth. That's what fell at the farm and Lady Trieu now has him in the clock tower. I'm also guessing he is her father as she told Angela her father isn't there, but will be soon.

mikehaggar (26988106)

Interesting. The $200 PS4 with God of War, Horizon, and Last of Us is a hell of a deal and I wondered which would come out on top. I'd imagine a lot of people already own PS4's in the U.S. though.

mikehaggar (26976019)

RR7 is so good. I'd be happy with a quality port of it to Switch.

mikehaggar (26351186)

Yep, but the additional areas will be a bit more extensive than what you find in Mega Man X.

mikehaggar (26344340)

Some enemies will respawn and some will not. Currently, any of the wave spawns where the screen locks will not respawn after clearing unless you leave the level and then return later. The game has some exploration elements where you can return to levels after clearing them with new upgrades and explore previously inaccessible areas of level. Kind of like the Mega Man X games, but with larger areas to explore. And yes, there will be a scanline option, but no filtering of the sprites. We would never do that to this pixel art!Yes, there will be a physical copy released for Switch. I'd recommend staying up to date with our announcements if you want to snag a copy at release ;)

mikehaggar (26349491)

Thanks for the wishlist! We need as many as we can get! Yeah, I'm from Central PA, but the rest of the team is spread out all over the world.The design choice to have separate levels that you can revisit and explore more with upgrades wasn't influenced by any one game or series. It was more that we wanted to include some exploration and unlockables, but didn't want to have a "one big map" world/level design. I think our choice strikes a nice balance.

mikehaggar (26351037)

We put out a soundtrack sampler during the Kickstarter. You can download it .It's not a full-blown metroidvania. There are exploration elements though. You can revisit cleared levels with new upgrades to access new areas of the level which will contain additional upgrades.

mikehaggar (26280823)

Thanks for the kind words everyone! What type of scoring system are you hoping for? Combat-based along the lines of Devil May Cry series?

mikehaggar (26265686)

Another update! This one focusing on some new enemies we are working on:

mikehaggar (26218136)

Is there really proof these are the old models? It seems people are making assumptions based on the packaging... EDIT: nevermind. it's in the small print. Seems pretty weird to me... I wonder if they have that many of the old version sitting around in storage? Or maybe the set them aside at some point knowing they would blow them out during the holidays.

mikehaggar (26098796)

I think Mario Chase was easily the crown jewel of Nintendoland and I always wanted to see them take the idea and expand it. Online functionality, more maps, and asymmetric power ups for Mario and the chasers.

mikehaggar (25893815)

Does the Xbox One X version tear that much? I have it installed and ready to play, but just haven't found time. Don't want to watch the DF video as I don't want to spoil anything...

mikehaggar (25808335)

Yeah, On God goes hard. This album is far better than Ye. Everything We Need and Use This Gospel are dope too. Kenny G kills it on Use This Gospel hahaha

mikehaggar (25807804)

How big is the Ground War patch on Xbox? I just got promoted to download a 1.9GB patch, but I don’t think that’s the Ground War patch...

mikehaggar (25727262)

I'd love Ridge Racer 7 ported to the Switch. Doesn't even need upgraded or remastered... just give me 1080p/60fps docked and 720p/60fps portable and I am a happy man.

mikehaggar (25649294)

I thought the Switch version has a better or improved soundtrack? Or is it just that the Switch version has a real orchestra playing the same compositions vs the PS4 and PC releases which feature MIDI renditions of the said compositions?

mikehaggar (25506498)

Wow, that's steep. I'll just buy a japanese mega drive mini with the two six-button pads packed in I think.

mikehaggar (25505219)

What about the 6 button pads that come with the japanese version? Are they solid? Is it possible to buy them separately?

mikehaggar (25507049)

So absurd. ANYONE who ignores a congressional subpoena should be thrown in jail. Fine them too if you want, but mandatory jail time.

mikehaggar (25314648)

Yeah, I had a girlfriend who did this to me. She wanted me to remove other females from social media, established all these “rules” and agreements... basically exactly what OP went through. Turns out it was 100% projection and she was the one up to no good.

mikehaggar (25260451)

They really need to start arresting people. The precedents being set by this administration's actions are TERRIFYING for future presidencies.

mikehaggar (25242718)

Hey, thanks!And thank you too! We are busting our asses to make Bushiden as awesome as it can be!Yes, we did! Although, the animation of him running down the slope is a littler off... his posture... it's on our "To Do" list to fix!

mikehaggar (25242009)

New video with quite a few updates/enhancements to gameplay:

mikehaggar (25142887)

Yep, it's my go to. Large black. I also buy their coffee in the bag to brew at home.

mikehaggar (25118188)

Man, this is just... wrong. And really, it's scary to think someone like this is working at an amusement park as one of the characters/mascots. Also, I'm all for giving someone the benefit of the doubt, but this is pretty cut and dry in my opinion and the intention is clear. He wasn't playing the circle game...

mikehaggar (25077760)

The pizza shop IN Penn Station actually has solid NY-style pizza. I always grab a couple slices from there when passing through. Edit: I guess I should clarify as I didn't realize there's more than one in Penn Station. This one is right near the Amtrak boarding stairs. It sits on a corner and is smaller.

mikehaggar (25070877)

It's pretty wild how it doesn't say "Nintendo" anywhere... not even on the controller. No wonder they walked from the deal. Does this unit actually play SFC carts?

mikehaggar (25052391)

Hmmm... I'm confused. The tab on the screen is outlined in the corresponding color to the joycon... what has changed?

mikehaggar (24898164)

Same here, but with a 7 plus. The X design just hasn't done it for me (I hate the notch) and have been waiting for them to move on from it before upgrading.

mikehaggar (24812667)

I really liked that they nailed the look and aesthetics of the original trilogy with TFA, but yeah... it's not that interesting of a movie as far as plot and characters go. And that's an issue that becomes even bigger when you consider that there are two more movies that have to build off of what it sets up...

mikehaggar (24776201)

Yeah, this is my experience with a turquoise lite as well. I booted up SF 30th anniversary collection and could not pull off a fireball with Ryu for the life of me on the dpad. I'm talking like 0/50 attempts lol. It's so bizarre some people have dpads that appear to work without issue while others are experiencing this.

mikehaggar (24757193)

The different reports on the dpad accuracy are strange... I wonder what the cause is.

mikehaggar (24734502)

I spent a bit more time with the lite and I the screen is fine. I just had to adjust after having been spoiled by the regular Switch screen since launch!

mikehaggar (24729576)

I ended up buying one of these yesterday... didn't love the look of it from the photos/videos and none of the colors really did it for me, but ended up with the turquoise. I have to say, the unit looks better in person IMO. It also feels really great and I like the size of it. I haven't really tested the dpad in a fighter or platformer, so I can't comment on that. Surprisingly, my biggest issue with it is the screen size. It just feels a bit small to me, but that also seems to depend on the game. It def felt small for SNES Online games and Capcom Beat 'Em Up Collection. I also thought it felt a bit small while testing out Dead Cells. Mario Kart I didn't have an issue with. It looks as if Nintendo could have possibly put the same screen as the regular Switch in the lite based on the huge bezel size. Had they done that, this thing would be killer. I'm also wondering if that huge bezel is there to make upgrading the screen size on the lite very easy as cost of components comes down. So... I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it. I really feel like Nintendo nailed the size of the regular Switch's screen as far as it being big enough that you still feel like you are playing/getting a console experience on the go. Not quite sure the lite conveys the same feeling. Going to give it another day or so (I've only spent about an hour with it), but we'll see.

mikehaggar (24704915)

Has anyone been to stores in the U.S. where they have demo units of these? Best Buy? GameStop? I really am on the fence about picking one of these up... need to hold it in my hands to ultimately decide...

mikehaggar (24680736)

I don't need one of these, but I sort of want to get one tomorrow. And yet, at the same time, I don't love it. All the reviews keep saying it looks great, but I think it looks kind of cheap and almost toy-like. But I still sort of want one haha. I wish they would have gone for a sleeker, more polished aesthetic for this.

mikehaggar (24551589)

I've actually only recently gotten into collecting these. It's cool to be able to have figurines in the same line that are from so many of my favorite games growing up. I've got a nice little collection so far and will be making sure I get the new releases that I want on day one, but getting all of the Legend of Zelda Amiibos that I want is going to cost me, unfortunately...

mikehaggar (24359264)

It would be great if this supported local wireless play for Switch. *fingers crossed*

mikehaggar (24200381)

I got Black Flag for free from Amazon at PS4 launch. I wasn't all that interested in it, but I ended up really loving it. The sailing/pirating was the hook for me. I will consider picking it up for Switch if it is a solid port.

mikehaggar (24061609)

Had a bag of Taco Bell Reaper Ranch chips yesterday. They were damn good. Great ranch flavor followed by some intense heat. I've tried the other Taco Bell chips and was into them at all, but these seem to be step up.

mikehaggar (23972684)

Very cool. I've never played any of these, so definitely want to pick this up. I'm hoping there's a physical release!

mikehaggar (23856577)

This sums it up for me 100%.

mikehaggar (23832805)

Wow, that's pretty wild to me... I would hope in the cases of 50% or more the publisher is (adequately) funding the development of the game... meaning everyone that is working on it is being properly compensated for their time.

mikehaggar (23587633)

I see. Thanks for sharing!

mikehaggar (23587144)

Why do you say it was poorly managed? I haven't been following it closely, so I'm just genuinely curious as someone who has run a Kickstarter of their own.

mikehaggar (23587333)

I can get behind this. I remember leading up to Destiny 1 launch I had very little interest in the game... I wasn't following it super closely and really had no plans to buy it. Then I played the beta on PS4 and everything changed. It just felt so damn good to shoot things in that game. Beyond satisfying. I ended up getting Destiny 1 the day it launched.

mikehaggar (23560165)

This is wonderful news. Not sure I'll buy the controllers, but nice to know SNES games should be coming soon-ish!

mikehaggar (23535362)

This is nothing against Destiny 2 in particular, but I loathe the size of game downloads these days. And it seems like even if you buy a physical copy (which I tend to do), you still have to download 50+ GB anyway... I 100% understand why things have gotten to this point, but I just don't like it. It's often very inconvenient.

mikehaggar (23410552)

I would have bought a Switch lite that looks like that day 1. What we are getting really doesn't interest me so far... have to see it in person and hold it before I make a final decision.

mikehaggar (23397675)

No. I do plan to get involved locally and help motivate people to get out and vote (Democrat) with as much time as I can possibly spare though.

mikehaggar (23279869)

Another update!

mikehaggar (23255467)

What about Wayback Burgers? Are they good?

mikehaggar (23255508)

I don't need one at all, but I will probably end up buying one... I want to see one in person first and hold it in my hands. If I like it then I'm sure I'll pick one up. Could be better for playing in bed which is generally the only gaming time I get these days.

mikehaggar (23246189)

Was this a rumor leading up to the Wii U reveal? I can't quite remember, but want to say that there was talk of EA providing the digital store and online functions for the console way back when...

mikehaggar (23211842)

So... if a game is listed as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate then it's available on both Xbox and PC if you have the Ultimate subscription? I find the way they are listing these very confusing...

mikehaggar (23219554)

It's especially ridiculous considering they KNOW the number of people affected. Why they would even put some arbitrary dollar amount on it is beyond me...

mikehaggar (23096366)

How was Starr able to recommend impeaching Clinton, but Mueller isn’t allowed to based on department policy? I’m genuinely asking... did Department policy change since the Clinton thing or was Starr not working on behalf of the same Department as Mueller is?

mikehaggar (22856473)

It's a cool logo. It's also refreshing compared to what we typically see in current logo designs/redesigns.

mikehaggar (22832159)

Interesting. I would have guessed that at some point they unified things worldwide similar to how Final Fantasy 7 unified the naming convention/number for all FF games going forward.

mikehaggar (22830732)

Is it still like this in Street Fighter V or have they switched it so the characters have the same name globally?

mikehaggar (22807953)

*sigh* I bought 4 digitally as it seemed there was zero chance of a physical release. Now this... I will buy this just have a physical copy of 4 on Switch. I should have just waited... haven't even booted RE4 digital.

mikehaggar (22797493)

Looks good. Loved Gears 1 and Gears 3 multiplayer. Haven't got a chance to check out 4, unfortunately.

mikehaggar (22669854)

I honestly do not know enough about the tech that the Switch and dock use to know whether the $90 price for the dock is reasonable or absurd. I do know that Nintendo would make more money selling someone a $200 lite then having them purchase a $90 dock and $70 joycons separately. And I know Nintendo likes money. So... I really think there was just no way to have the lite be dockable and hit the $199 price point. Of course, stranger things have happened and I could be totally wrong.

mikehaggar (22668921)

Well, if the lite was $200 by itself, but then you need to purchase a dock for $90 and joycons for $80... they (Nintendo) make more money. The lite at $200 is like a cheaper entry point into the ecosystem and then for additional costs you can get the "full" experience. It's honestly a no-brainer. My thought is that they either removed some hardware/chip(s) from the board and/or thermals come into play and it was just not possible to do the lite at a $199 price-point and have it be dockable.

mikehaggar (22668994)

And upselling them on what are currently $90 docks...

mikehaggar (22668535)

I'm surprised that the Lite cannot be docked. I thought for sure that Nintendo wouldn't pass up the opportunity to sell people standalone docks and joycons. My guess is that there's no way they could include the ability for the Lite to have tv out and still hit the $199 price-point. I'm interested to see what people discover about the internals once these are released.

mikehaggar (22658103)

I'm not sure... if you google "orange blue air max 1" you can find them easily in google image search.

mikehaggar (22647006)

I don't care for the 97's now, but I remember when they came out. EVERYONE wanted them. They were at almost Jordan levels of demand (back when Jordan's only came out once a year and it was a big deal). I had an og pair.

mikehaggar (22639710)

I haven't played it either, but just wanted to chime in and say this game looks so charming and is definitely on my "must play" list. I feel like the game deserves all of the attention it can get.

mikehaggar (22644245)

I don't disagree with that at all. I'm more suggesting that it should check for local copy if no internet is available automatically without the user having to put the system into offline mode. It should just be a seamless check for local save, internet connection, and then (if available) cloud saves and then (if necessary) determine which one to use or prompt the user.

mikehaggar (22634548)

Exactly. Just check if there's a local save then check if there's a cloud save (if internet connection available) then use the newer of the two.

mikehaggar (22634206)

It's weird that local saves aren't the default (first place it looks) for the OS... strange choice imo.

mikehaggar (22639125)

That's hilarious. I'm 40 and will NEVER wear "dad shoes." Air Max 1's for me... used to wear the louder/crazier colorways, but now feel a bit too old for that. Just bought these the other week: On topic, these N64-inspired 97's are cool. Not sure why so many are down on them...

mikehaggar (22643541)

Nah, there's nothing about Air Max 1's that say "dad shoe." Better pic:

mikehaggar (22644350)

Oh, I'm not sensitive about it. These are the first Air Max shoe ever released (1987), so they don't have a modern look. They just still put them out in all kinds of materials and colorways. I don't think I've ever seen a pair that say "dad shoe," but opinions and everything ;)

mikehaggar (22634502)

The cnet article states the lite lacks an auto-brightness sensor. So perhaps there is some confusion? Maybe the screen brightness is adjustable, but there is no sensor to auto-adjust. Could maybe be a translation issue causing confusion?

mikehaggar (22632932)

A bit surprised it doesn't dock, but not really an issue for me. I was excited about this thing, but the reveal kind of turned me off. I think it's mainly that giant bezel around the screen...

mikehaggar (22610185)

I'm not sure Nintendo was EVER the best graphics developer... it just wasn't their priority. Super Mario 64 and OoT are probably the closest they've ever gotten I think. Their games have always looked great though. As far as the N64 goes, it was an impressive machine for it's time when in the right hands. I always preferred the N64's blurry, low poly look to PS1's warping polys and shimmering textures. I think we can all agree neither is ideal though.

mikehaggar (22501775)

Eh... I have a 7 plus... just waiting for them to design and release an iPhone I actually like before upgrading. At this point, my fear is that my 7 plus will become obsolete before that happens and I'll have to upgrade to something I don't want...

mikehaggar (22420682)

And a new Kickstarter update here: We hope you all enjoy!

mikehaggar (22367229)

Thanks for the mention! I saw this thread yesterday and was tempted to post about Bushiden, but didn't want to get into any "self-promotion" issues with the mods. And yes, we are definitely trying to push 2D, pixel art with Bushiden!

mikehaggar (22180082)

I was all ready to respond saying "this will never make it through Congress," but apparently the President could make this happen without Congress? Pretty wild. Not sure how I feel about it. I have significant student debt, so I would stand to benefit, but not sure what kind of message this sends...

mikehaggar (22026481)

Yeah, I thought it was really weird the other day when I went to look for it and I had to search for it. I even goggled it to make sure it was on Amazon Prime and that I wasn't mistake or confused. Watched the first episode and part of episode 2. I'm into it... want to like it... it's hard to watch sometimes with all of the long, slow shots though... My own preference would be to dial back the frequency of them a bit.

mikehaggar (22037009)

I think you could make an (hypothetical) argument for Journey to be GOTY in any year of release. I'm not implying it would win any/every year, but It's a pretty special experience as far as video games go.

mikehaggar (22002688)

I'd love a Mario 64 remake and WaveRace 64 remake for Switch. I'd also be happy if they ported the Zelda 3DS remakes to Switch and just improved resolution/filtering etc...

mikehaggar (22015515)

I haven't contributed to this thread or even looked at it in sooooo long. Sorry, I've just been busy. Love to see this thread still going strong! I've always wished more people here used XNA/MonoGame/FNA so I would have people to "talk shop" with, but I get why engines like GMS and Unity are more popular. These two in particular look fantastic!

mikehaggar (21959223)

Yeah, I was thinking retailers are going to want to ride the 3DS/2DS out through the holidays. It's not like the New 2DS is crazy expensive or anything... Just want to make sure I get one before they are gone for good.

mikehaggar (21958930)

I need to pick up a 2DS XL... hoping for a sale on them at some point. What are the chances of retailers blowing these out to clear stock at some point?

mikehaggar (21959402)

I am. Probably once a month I get in a "I want to buy myself something" kind of mood. It's almost always video game related. Usually just a game or two, so nothing crazy. However, I basically have zero time to play any games, so I'm accumulating quite the collection.

mikehaggar (21913107)

Yeah, I bought it at launch on Switch as it was such a low key release I figured physical was off the table. I’ll be buying the physical Switch version when it drops lol

mikehaggar (21913001)

Eh, article misses the mark a bit I think. If Microsoft bundles xCloud into Gamepass Ultimate (like most are assuming), then for $14.99 or even $19.99 a month (assuming they increase the price) I can stream a huge selection of games to my phone. I don't need to own an Xbox. That's a far better package than what Google is currently pitching for Stadia IMO. Of course, xCloud also extends availability for those who DO own an Xbox and are already part of the ecosystem. Really, they just need to get the service working on more devices (web browser, iOS, etc...). As long as Microsoft offers xCloud to people who do not own an Xbox (of course they will), these are not two different things at all. And I really think Microsoft is currently in a better position to give people what they want out of a game streaming service which is a Netflix-like subscription for games.

mikehaggar (21839173)

I can't speak for every case and every publishing agreement out there obviously, but I believe generally contracts define the dev percentage against the total revenue the publisher receives connected to the game minus specifically defined costs (platform fees, taxes, advance recoup, etc...). In those cases, exclusivity payment from Epic would absolutely be included and the devs would be entitled to their same, agreed upon percentage.

mikehaggar (21838107)

That's probably unlikely. Most contracts would (should) be structured/worded in a way where the dev would be owed the same percentage of the upfront, EGS money as revenue generated by actual sales. Honestly, I would think in order for publishers to get around this they would have to include a clause in the agreement specifically stating that the dev waives any rights to payments received for platform exclusivity deals.

mikehaggar (21793411)

Has anyone played this? Is it in the Nintendo booth at E3? I'm really curious about performance on this.

mikehaggar (21792255)

I thought it looked pretty good in the Nintendo Direct and the posted screens. Obviously, not on par with other platforms, but we all know that's impossible. Not sure what all the fuss is about. Curious to see the Digital Foundry video once this releases.

mikehaggar (21790319)

Oh, this is cool! I don't know that I've actually ever played the TG16... I certainly didn't own one and I don't recall knowing anyone that did. So... I'm in for this. I really like the look of the PC Engine, so I may be picking up both a PC Engine mini and a TG16 mini!

mikehaggar (21792354)

Wow, that's beyond cool that it works on actual hardware.

mikehaggar (21760005)

Is it confirmed the entire game and DLC is all on the cartridge-no download required for physical?

mikehaggar (21753271)

This looks so good. Day 1 for sure!

mikehaggar (21733079)

This looks pretty good. I'm definitely going to find time to play it. Excited about being able to play as War again. He's badass. Lot's of call backs to DS1 in this as well. I can't remember if the blue orbs that shoot you up into the air and the throwable bomb things were in DS2? Haven't had a chance to play DS3 yet, but it's on my list!

mikehaggar (21734432)

My hope is that local coop over wifi is in for the Switch version. That would be perfect!

mikehaggar (21738083)

Really wish we would have gotten Freedom Fighters BC on the Xbox One! I need to figure out if/how I can play that on Windows 10 I suppose.

mikehaggar (21673085)

Just took a look at their site... no mention of these new cabs on there yet, but I noticed they are now selling all kinds of replacement parts... new buttons, new control decks, new screens... makes me question the quality of these things even more than I already do...

mikehaggar (21672934)

Man... I haven't bought any of these yet, but I really want to. At this point, I want the SFII cab, the MK cab, the Final Fight/Strider cab, and now the TMNT cab and the Capcom/Marvel cab... this is insane haha.

mikehaggar (21645618)

This is the E3 of cool/trendy jackets so far lol

mikehaggar (21620812)

I'm excited for this. I expect Microsoft to have a really strong show.

mikehaggar (21528744)

I love this game. Never bothered with the Story Mode as it's impossibly hard. My goal has always been to play through and unlock the AX tracks (which is no easy feat in and of itself). I want a port to Switch so bad. Not even a remake. Just bump up the resolution to 1080p, make sure it's still a rock-solid 60fps and we are good to go! Really hoping we get this as an E3 surprise announcement.

mikehaggar (21510014)

Another thing I’ve been thinking... they didn’t bother to lock down any type of exclusive for launch. It’s not like Google doesn’t have the money... makes me think they are extremely confident in this product.

mikehaggar (21506262)

But.... you don't get any games to play with the subscription free option... it will just allow you to use the service and play the games that you purchase. Not really sure how that's a massive boon for indies... free to play on the other hand, sure.

mikehaggar (21495995)

So far just Destiny 2.

mikehaggar (21495840)

Hmm... so it seems on launch day the only game that's included with Stadia Pro is Destiny 2. I had assumed there would be a whole selection of games similar to Xbox Gamepass... this is really bizarre.

mikehaggar (21487320)

Interesting... I LOVE Darksiders 1, warts and all... only played 2 once and was a bit letdown by it and I haven't had time to play 3 yet. I'm sure I'll be buying this though. I'm a bit of a sucker for Darksiders.

mikehaggar (21498423)

Well... they did an extremely poor job in explaining how the service works/what you get as evidenced by all of the posters here asking what games Pro includes afterwards. I kind of feel like they were intentionally vague in that presentation regarding how it works--they didn't want to come out and explicitly say "You pay $9.99 a month and then you have to buy all of your games on top of that." One could interpret they vagueness as a lack of confidence in their own offering...

mikehaggar (21496478)

I mean... essentially you are paying $10 a month to use their platform. It's like you are renting a console. However, you can play games across a variety of screens/devices... It would seem that Google thinks that convenience is enough to motivate people to pay a monthly fee.

mikehaggar (21486485)

Is part of this due to Bungie and Activision ending their partnership? Interesting if Bungie has managed to retain all the rights to the game and is free to move it to any platform(s) that it wants (removing from Battle.net and putting it on Steam).

mikehaggar (21491293)

Oh, I'm quite certain it will be a cart/download combo.

mikehaggar (21490704)

I'm curious to see how this will look on Switch. Haven't played it, but won't buy it if it requires a sizable download. I still prefer physical carts that can be played without downloading part of the game.

mikehaggar (21451370)

SoR definitely didn't have bigger sprites. Final Fight's sprites for the time were MASSIVE. I didn't own a Genesis growing up, so never played much SoR. You can probably figure out that I'm a big fan of FF though lol. On topic, this looks like it's shaping up nicely!

mikehaggar (21396559)

I've only played RE4 once, when it first released on GCN. I enjoyed my time with the game, but I do remember feeling like it dragged on. I've bought the remaster on Switch and am looking forward to playing it again at some point soon-especially with all the praise that has been heaped upon the game over the years.

mikehaggar (21390627)

Hmmm... it's a tough call. I could get a Rift S for the same price and have a desktop that easily run it... I guess the question becomes do I want the higher quality graphics or wireless play...

mikehaggar (21389607)

How are Robo Recall and Superhot on this as far as graphics and performance? Really tempted to pick one of these up, but I'm worried the scaled back visuals with ruin the immersion...

mikehaggar (21378857)

I think four 8-hour days a week is doable for a lot of professions. You just have to employ people who are going to come in and get it done. If this guy's employees weren't getting the work done then management failed. I personally feel like 10 hour days are a waste for certain professions. Your brain is just done after a while.

mikehaggar (21381205)

Oh, man... I'd buy that day one. I *really* hope this new Switch lite or whatever is something along these lines. I'm drooling over that dpad!

mikehaggar (21381069)

So... I've never played any Pokemon games. I bought Let's Go, Pikachu and played the first 4 or 5 hours. I found it super simple and boring, so I didn't continue playing. Is there a chance I would enjoy these games more? I know people were complaining about the design/setup of the Let's Go games, but I just don't know enough about the Pokemon games to understand the complaints.

mikehaggar (21299725)

The Kickstarter ended (successfully) back in October, so you will have the chance to buy it upon release! Maybe we can get the OP to ask the mods to update the title so people are not confused...?

mikehaggar (21299475)

Thanks! I'm not the artist, so I can't really speak to that... people don't often compare it to a Genesis/MD game... as far as I know, the artist isn't using any self-imposed color or palette limitations which would be the easiest way to replicate the Genesis look.

mikehaggar (21298794)

Yep!

mikehaggar (21259846)

I'm 40 years old and somehow have never seen The Dark Crystal... this looks fantastic though. I think I need to watch the movie before this releases.

mikehaggar (21060751)

Ah, that makes sense. They will probably put in on Netflix shortly before Season 5 premieres. I believe that's what they usually do... May have to upgrade Better Call Saul to a "watch when it airs" show. It's certainly good enough for that status.

mikehaggar (21055540)

Anyone know when the fourth season of Better Call Saul will hit Netflix?

mikehaggar (21055706)

After watching the DF video, I have to say, image quality looks fine. It's still a bit surprising, but it looks good!

mikehaggar (21048679)

The resolution(s) for RE4 seem a bit weird? They couldn't get this to 1080p/720p docked/undocked? Will probably pick up RE4 at some point, but am thinking I will wait for a sale.

mikehaggar (21018463)

There's a good chance anyone who watches the trailer can figure out where they are (probably) fighting.

mikehaggar (20988585)

Yeah, I mean... its CRAZY. How can anyone just ignore a subpeona from the U.S. House of Representatives? There should be far more outrage over what is happening.

mikehaggar (20959517)

Where did the snow come from? Episode 6 picks up right where episode 5 ends and the weather during episode 5 was nice..

mikehaggar (20959111)