Re: Gaming Chat Thread

[avidacridjam]

They haven't even got the second stick right yet. What the fuck is that little knob?

It reminds me of red eraser-like nub on old laptops, like an IBM ThinkPad I once owned. It wasn't durable and was a p.o.s.

[volvocrusher]

The GC controller had a lot going for it, but that C-stick certainly wasn't one of it. That and the D-Pad were the only two flaws I felt it had, should have used normal sized ones.

Not sure what you mean by good for Vita either since I can count the number of multiplat handheld games on the two this gen and none of those came out recently. Handhelds are sticking to exclusives nowadays.

[BretBaber]

I have no idea what you guys are talking about, so I guess over to IGN I go. Someday I'd like to get a 3DS.

[volvocrusher]

If you wait for this one, it's getting a port of Xenoblade which I think you'd enjoy a lot

[pspiddy]

I mean it could be an interesting development as the two handhelds will be even more similar for certain types of games. It may make developing titles for both more desirable than the weak shit that's been developed so far. As for the GC controller, we'll just have to agree to disagree.

My PS4 keeps trying to boot in safe mode automatically. I'm having to manually boot in safe mode to change the resolution to 480 to boot properly and then manually change it to 1080. Kind of sucks. Not sure if anyone here is running into that. I know Bret said his cousin had a similar problem or something...

[Krubixcube]

The 3DS is? Or the NEW 3DS fucking bullshitatron.

[volvocrusher]

New 3DS

@spiddy: Still, the guys who would give us these games care almost entirely about market and demographic, which a little extra power won't fix

[Krubixcube]

Just feels like Nintendo is like Apple in that I'll say "Hey your product seems worthwhile I think I'll buy i-"

"WHOOPS, sorry it's already obsolete!"

"But I already bought it."

"Really? Welp, better buy a new one too then, huh?"

[Krubixcube]

Steam now allows paying for stuff in its stores in Japan through convenience stores...you clever, clever bastards.

[ajapam]

The GC controller had a lot going for it, but that C-stick certainly wasn't one of it. That and the D-Pad were the only two flaws I felt it had, should have used normal sized ones.

This. How does an otherwise fantastically designed controller have such a pointlessly bad dpad and analog?

[Miraculous Kaydybug]

i will agree on the dpad, but i love the c-stick not really sure why though.

Still looking at the new 3DS this thing looks awful. Now it is nintendo and i wont judge it till i get my hands on it cause they are known to make things that look terrible actually work. Why the fuck didnt they just put down by the start/select buttons?

[TripOpt55]

I will never get the extreme praise for the Cube controller with such glaring flaws as the d-pad and the c-stick. Didn't love the Z button either, but that wasn't a big issue.

Overall I have to say I am disappointed with both handhelds this gen. Neither has delivered on the exclusive software side of things the way I'd hoped. I suppose there is still time for the 3DS, but it also has these hardware decisions adding to my disappointment. The Vita still has the edge for me. Amazing hardware, but other than a handful of exclusives it has been weak on the software front for me. Since I play them mostly at home, I usually just play on the TV when I have the option of both, so PS3 ports aren't exactly doing a lot for me.

[pspiddy]

I will never get the extreme praise for the Cube controller with such glaring flaws as the d-pad and the c-stick. Didn't love the Z button either, but that wasn't a big issue.

I think most can agree that a lot of the love for the GC controller is from the games being played with it. I know I'm not going to pretend that isn't a big reason it was, and remains, a favorite of mine.

[volvocrusher]

I love the GC controller for its perfectly comfortable shape, the best triggers ever, a weird, yet mostly great face button placement, and that amazing left stick that for some reason Nintendo abandoned for cheaper feeling ones. When a game used these to its advantage, it was an amazing controller. But if I had to play Street Fighter, Halo, or New Super Mario Bros on that thing, well fuck that.

[Rainjar]

CG controller is probably the comfiest controller of all time.

Was tempted to buy a 3DS in a couple of months but I guess not now, will wait until the new one gets a European release date.

[pspiddy]

Joystiq has an article with some great comparisons of the 3DS vs (I can't believe I'm typing this) NEW3DS.

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/29/nintendo-unveils-new-3ds-3ds-xl/

What I find most interesting is that I assumed Big N was using the exact same sizing and template for cost saving or whatever. Otherwise why the fuck use a nub? NOW I see what you guys have been talking about. All of that fucking real estate and they move the damn start/select buttons instead of adding an analog stick.

But as I said before, and Kay mentioned it too, it's Nintendo so all I can do is wait and see. I'm just glad I finally saw the comparisons so I know what the hell you guys meant.

[Rainjar]

PSTRIPLE controller has died on me, it finally took a fall too many. Time to fork out £40 for a replacement in the one goddamn month where I decided not to be sensible with money and spent loads of it on payday.

[BretBaber]

Our friend Maria was over, and I made her play P.T. with my Sony Gold headset on. I have a big life regret not broadcasting it, because her and Lindsay both jumped and screamed so loud. That's a real creepy game for any on here that haven't played it.

[BretBaber]

Has anyone on here ever played a PS2 classic game on a big screen HD TV?  San Andreas is on sale and I've never played it, but I don't want to buy it if it's going to look like shit.  I played Resident Evil 4 for the Wii on the TV once, and even using component cables for it the game was so hard to look at it became unplayable. Also, if they do look fine, does anyone know if San Andreas can be set up in widescreen mode? I wish Rockstar would just do an HD remake of the games.

[SanAndreasX]

I have. They look just fine to me. FF12 and Dragon Quest VIII (my gold standards for PS2 graphics) still look as awesome as ever. I never have seen why people complain about playing old games on modern TVs, honestly. I guess the higher resolution makes the pixels and jaggies stand out more, maybe? I don't really notice the difference.

[BretBaber]

I have played Dragon Quest VIII on my old PS3 system that is backwards compatible, and Final Fantasy XII actually. DQ looks really good because it's cel shaded and bright, I'm worried GTA SA might suffer like RE4 did, because the game has darker colors.

[ajapam]

Just ordered my last PC parts that I needed, apart from a couple things I can just grab from staples with a gift card. I'll be back to playing new games soon (or just more Spelunky on a more expensive system.)

Woohoo!

[pspiddy]

PS+ trial code I got with Destiny. I can't add it to my existing shit so whatever's clever. I guess the IGN debacle a few years back made them savvy.

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As always, holler if you use it.

[BretBaber]

Pretty dumb that they don't add to what you already have. I know they're expecting a lot of new system owners, but throw your old dog a bone too.

[SanAndreasX]

I have played Dragon Quest VIII on my old PS3 system that is backwards compatible, and Final Fantasy XII actually.  DQ looks really good because it's cel shaded and bright, I'm worried GTA SA might suffer like RE4 did, because the game has darker colors.  

GTA: San Andreas actually used some fairly bright colors, so I'm sure it will be fine. On the other hand, I always thought the PS2 GTA games looked like ass to begin with, so I don't know why I commented.

[BretBaber]

I bought it and it is downloading now. Hopefully I enjoy it as much as I did GTA3 and Vice City back in the early 00's. I think I may be a little late to this party and the archaic combat controls might make me a little frustrated now.

[Krubixcube]

Watched a review of Destiny. Greenie wasn't kidding about Dinklage. Great actor but that is the definition of phoning it in.

[pspiddy]

I have no idea what's going on in the story (not like there's much of one) because I mute his ass every time he speaks. He's a good actor but whoever the sound director is screwed up big time. A waste of time, money, and talent.

Peter Mayhew reprising Chewie would've been a better Peter to go with

[volvocrusher]

I say they should have gone with Chris Pratt. Having every mission start with him yelling, "Let's go here guys!" or "Ohhhhh, that sounds awesome!" would make things more fun.

[pspiddy]

Has anyone spent time with the Xbone controller? I'm wondering if it's superior to the DS4 with FPS' like Destiny the way the 360 was to the DS3. The DS4 is pretty amazing. The main thing that interests me about Xbone is the controller. I'm honestly curious and not trying to be pedantic.

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