I'm PC only, so as much as it would pain me to do so maybe the smart play is making the kids console gamers to avoid that.
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I'm PC only, so as much as it would pain me to do so maybe the smart play is making the kids console gamers to avoid that.
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There are some not-terrible games on console (Bloodborne was good as is the recent Demon Souls remake for instance). I like console for 3rd person action games.
PC Master Race all the way for FPS or CRPG games though.
I'm not knocking consoles, I just have too many games to play as it is and none of their exclusives really ring my bell enough to get one. Honestly the console exclusive I wish I could play the most is an ancient one, The Darkness. Maybe that works on a PS3 emulator at this point.
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This is officially nuts:
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/12/gangs_are_raiding_lorries_to_steal_ps5_stock
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/12/gangs_are_raiding_lorries_to_steal_ps5_stock
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Looks like they need a dude with a shotgun in the back.
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Or Gun turrets.
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Spyhunter! Oilslicks & smokescreen.
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This is almost as bad as the Air Jordan killings of the late '80s and early '90s. Or the Pet Rock stonings of the mid '70s.
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Really wish i had a few boxes of pet rocks. I doubt they resale too high.
fizzelopeguss
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Met my mate today who works at AO.com, they got 12 PS5's and 12 XSX's last week to satisfy some customer back orders. 
Good luck getting one of these any time soon.
Good luck getting one of these any time soon.
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Met my mate today who works at AO.com, they got 12 PS5's and 12 XSX's last week to satisfy some customer back orders.
Good luck getting one of these any time soon.
Restocks are happening (at least in North America). I managed to order an Xbox Series X from a big-box retailer today. Should have it on Monday.
Kem0sabe
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Want to be a decent wireless headset to use with my series x. Currently looking at the hyperx cloudx flight wireless set, anyone have any experience with hyperx headsets? Also any other recommendations?
Melcar
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HyperX headsets are rather good (the higher end Cloud series and Revolver)... when using a decent sound card. All their USB DACs and wireless receivers kinda suck balls in sound quality, but then again so do all similar devices from other "gaming" headsets. The Cloud series headsets also tend to be in the smallish-medium earcup side with somewhat narrow headbands, so depending on the user they may be a bit uncomfortable after a while. If it's just for games and short sessions (1-2 hours tops) then go for it.
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Kem0sabe
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Good advice, i have rather big ears, thats actually something I never had in consideration while looking for a console headset (never had an over the ear headphones before, always in ear).
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The only crap parts was John commanding terminator to NOT KILL. Then again, there were some funny parts due to that. Give & Take. The first movie fitting into a sci-fi/horror genre.
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Nah, I wouldn't have it any other way. The T-800 being ordered to not kill anyone was a fun little twist. It's hilarious how he just kneecaps everybody. The OG Terminator is also one of my all-time favorites.
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Melcar
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I use a pair of Cloud IIs as my daily driver (coming from a Revolver). The Revolver has much more comfortable earcups due to their large size. I have normalish size ears, and the Cloud II earcups seat right on my ears unless I fiddle with the cups while the Revolver ones completely cover them. This causes discomfort after 40min or so of continuous use and I have to take a break. The headband also tends to start to dig into my head after an hour or so and since it's rather narrow it causes discomfort as well. The Revolver has none of those issues, but it's a much heavier headset and the weight is not as evenly distributed (I could never use it for more than an hour straight).
Look for something that has 50mm or similar sized earcups and with a wide headband if you plan to use it for long sessions. Sadly I think that will limit your options in terms of "gaming" headsets.
Examples of earpad sizes
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61MHEmPwpuL._SL1500_.jpg
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The PS5 not having Dolby Vision is pretty lame. It's not that the Dolby Vision layers make that big of a difference, but more that they're being used as band aids for crappy encodes. Like improving the ugly macroblocking in the reddest or brightest scenes of Total Recall, caused by extremely uneven bitrates. Someone posted these on blu-ray.com.
HDR10:
Dolby Vision:
HDR10:
Dolby Vision:
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Dolby Vision also helps people with shit HDR, as it does a better job adapting to lower than expected peak brightness.
I have a really good HDR 10 set, but this compression stuff does make me envious. Still in motion without zooming in, it's usually not that noticeable. The Fog is the only 4k disc I saw a lot of compression issues with, so far.
I have a really good HDR 10 set, but this compression stuff does make me envious. Still in motion without zooming in, it's usually not that noticeable. The Fog is the only 4k disc I saw a lot of compression issues with, so far.
These look 100% identical on my screen.The PS5 not having Dolby Vision is pretty lame. It's not that the Dolby Vision layers make that big of a difference, but more that they're being used as band aids for crappy encodes. Like improving the ugly macroblocking in the reddest or brightest scenes of Total Recall, caused by extremely uneven bitrates. Someone posted these on blu-ray.com.
HDR10:
Dolby Vision:
So you have a shit screen (or eyes). And?These look 100% identical on my screen.The PS5 not having Dolby Vision is pretty lame. It's not that the Dolby Vision layers make that big of a difference, but more that they're being used as band aids for crappy encodes. Like improving the ugly macroblocking in the reddest or brightest scenes of Total Recall, caused by extremely uneven bitrates. Someone posted these on blu-ray.com.
HDR10:
Dolby Vision:
No. You're just being nitpicky assholdes and making a huge deal over stuff people who aren't on the autism spectrum don't notice.
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