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Off Topic / Re: Question for MarvelvsCapcom2

« on: August 31, 2019, 12:11:49 pm »

Why would you think he's mocking Mike Tyson? it's just regular picture.....

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Modern Video Games / Re: Serious Question: Why would anyone buy an XBONE over a PS4?

« on: August 22, 2019, 08:26:21 pm »

Awesome. And this is with any ol' model of Xbone? They're all capable of BC?

Yes, all are capable of BC!

So, I had my ps4 controller plugged in on my leg the other day...fell off, foot and a half to the ground... damaged the port on the controller that the it uses to charge. Now, it's very difficult to get it to charge. I HATE that there is no battery option for PS4 controllers. Never had this problem with PS3, but both my PS4 controllers have damaged ports. I had to throw the other away because it wouldn't charge at all.

I heard rumors that the PS4 are built light weight and cheap like. I don't have proof because I never had A PlayStation 4 but I heard somewhere on the internet that the PS4 is not built vary tough.

My PlayStation 3 was dropped many times like my PS2 both already fell 3 feet from the ground and still works, My PlayStation 2 was also dropped at least 3 feet from the ground onto a thin piece of carpeting onto a cement floor. it still works I am a klutz, and I don't think if I had a PS4 do that it would survive from what I heard about them.

If I would ever buy either of them I would definitely get the XboxOne for it's backwards capability, but I already have a barely used Xbox360 so not today 

(edit) Xbox360 is vary heavy and I would try not to that that ever drop

I was just talking about the controller, not the system itself. The PS4 controllers are, IMO, very fragile compared to PS3 or 360 (Ore XB1) controllers/

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Off Topic / Re: My house got broken into today. (How do you protect your collections?)

« on: August 20, 2019, 06:13:14 pm »

Sorry, meant to edit my post and quoted it instead. delete delete delete.

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Off Topic / Re: My house got broken into today. (How do you protect your collections?)

« on: August 20, 2019, 06:03:35 pm »

How do these security cameras work? Do they store their data on a memory card, so anyone can just take that bugger out with a grin or do they export it into the cloud so that being cought actually means being cought? Although these pesky privacy concerns...
Network cable would be weak too as you just need to follow the cable and take down the server. A well hidden WiFi Server is a bit more tricky to detect.

Hope you find a good use for the camera if you decide to keep it. As the others already stated, it doesn't hurt to have some extra safety gear.

Sworddude's advice above is the best here.

Blurks- depends. Some feed directly to a PC or something of the like and you record locally.

Some are saved to cloud, some are sent via cloud to a security agency, some stream to your phone.

Wired is easier to take out, but anything before the damage is recorded. Anything sent to the cloud will be there before wifi is cut out. Honestly, they could use a signal jammer if they knew you had wifi….but does that REALLY ever happen??. Most of the time it's a petty crook or addict looking for the quickest, easiest score possible. If 007 wants your stuff, you are SOL. Even a non functioning security camera can be a deterrent.

As with others, glad to hear it wasn't thieves.

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General / Re: Have You Ever Memorized All The Combos In Any Fighting Game

« on: August 20, 2019, 05:45:59 pm »

Nope, I just button mash. My reflexes aren't so fast anymore....but I can mash.

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Modern Video Games / Re: Are Steelbook Editions Getting Too Expensive?

« on: August 20, 2019, 05:41:45 pm »

The only steelbook I purchased intentionally is Final Fantasy 12 zodiac edition for the PS4, because the art is so much nicer than the standard release. Any others I have are incidental- that version went on the good sale first, it came in a collector's edition that had other stuff I want, etc.

I assume the fascination is due to the idea that metal is inherently stronger/better than plastic, so a metal case is better for your games... without considering any of the problems a metal case could pose for media storage specifically: rust, heat, and conducting electricity all come to mind. This is ignoring the extra effort in keeping the case nice since it's not readily replaceable and far more easily damaged.

For me though, the biggest issue is size. Steelbooks are just a bit bigger overall than a standard case, so that means you can fit less of them into your given storage solution. I don't think there's enough good from them to warrant spending the extra space to have them.

Not many steelbook fans on here I guess, lol

Personally, I love them. I think they look cool. I won't pay much more, but I'd pay and extra $10 at most. I have quite a few, movies and games.

I've never met a single person who buys steelbooks because they are better protection, so pretty sure people aren't fascinated with that. People that do like them, like them because they are something different...they are just nice. Also, no extra effort to maintain a steelbooks condition...They aren't so fragile I have to specifically pamper them or anything. Never left them out in the rain...so no rust, ever....never popped 'em in the oven...so they don't melt or burn my hands when I touch them.….never stuck them into an electrical outlet....so no issues with conductivity. So all those 'problems' are really inconsequential....Maybe rust if you live like in a tropical environment, but outside the one guy in this thread I've never seen or heard of a rusted steelbook. I'm sure it does happen, but it's not common.

Outside of 2 PS3 steelbooks which are 360 sized, I find all my steelbooks are the same size as the cases of the games they represent....I've never had to adjust anything storage wise to accommodate any steelboons (outside those 2).

I've noticed this gen seems to be offering an increase in steelbooks being offered as bonuses, still giving you the general plastic case as well.

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Off Topic / Re: Walmart vs Target vs Best Buy (Department Store War!!)

« on: August 20, 2019, 05:26:37 pm »

Best Buy- love it, where I get almost all my games, because I still have GC unocked....pair that with sales and new games can be dirt cheap.

Target- good for household items, clothes, food, etc. I go to Target a couple times a month.

Walmart- A bastion of filth. I usually feel the need to take a long shower after entering. They do carry some obscure titles though...but they aren't cheap so I skip 'em. I go maybe 1-2 times a year to check the sales shelf.

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Modern Video Games / Re: Serious Question: Why would anyone buy an XBONE over a PS4?

« on: August 20, 2019, 05:23:00 pm »

Awesome. And this is with any ol' model of Xbone? They're all capable of BC?

Yes, all are capable of BC!

So, I had my ps4 controller plugged in on my leg the other day...fell off, foot and a half to the ground... damaged the port on the controller that the it uses to charge. Now, it's very difficult to get it to charge. I HATE that there is no battery option for PS4 controllers. Never had this problem with PS3, but both my PS4 controllers have damaged ports. I had to throw the other away because it wouldn't charge at all.

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Off Topic / Re: My house got broken into today. (How do you protect your collections?)

« on: August 12, 2019, 10:00:09 pm »

Because they often also break in (not brake...) in the middle of the night. Criminals are getting more brazen, having something like a shotgun isn't a bad idea.

I doubt that trying to locate and load the gun while still being sleepy is a helpful solution strategy for any problem. You only pose a threat to yourself.

(IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EVERYONE)
If you killed or injured a person outside of your home like if they started to run and you shot them or even injured them them outside of your home, you can still get charged with some kind of murder. Or severe penalty

But if the worse event comes. from what I heard and understand, only if you injure or kill the person inside your home and if the evidence is proven that the intruder was injured or killed inside of your own home ONLY then it can be considered self defense according to the law.

Don't forget about the danger of the robber if he, or she has a weapon of their own. Some of robbers are either military, former military, police, or even former SWAT. members who break in And can be extremely dangerous and highly trained. If the robber has enough training not even a shotgun can be a safe bet

Sometimes it is safer to let the robber take whatever they want, or be killed. Just look at some store or fast food joints that have been robbed before and how some the employees survived it

Good rule of thumb is to not shoot anyone outside anyway. You could hit the house behind etc.

I think a lot of the things mentioned in this theead are the best things you can do. There is no way to make your house 100% break in proof, but making things harder for a potential thief is your best bet. Unless someone knows you have something specific they are going for (like knowing you have a lot of stuff that can be sold quickly and with little questions) most thieves will see you have safeguards and just move on to an easier target. Things like beware of dog signed, or security system signs (Whether you have a sysyem or not) will drive away most casual thieves looking for a quick buck.

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Off Topic / Re: My house got broken into today. (How do you protect your collections?)

« on: August 12, 2019, 09:53:23 pm »

Because they often also break in (not brake...) in the middle of the night. Criminals are getting more brazen, having something like a shotgun isn't a bad idea.

I doubt that trying to locate and load the gun while still being sleepy is a helpful solution strategy for any problem. You only pose a threat to yourself.

Hey, if you don't care what someone who breaks into your home may do to you or your family, that's your choice.

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Off Topic / Re: My house got broken into today. (How do you protect your collections?)

« on: August 12, 2019, 08:34:00 am »

I recommend installing cameras, reinforcing your door to make it harder to kick in, and getting a shotgun, in that order.

And how is a weapon ("shotgun") supposed to help when burglars and robbers usually brake in during your absence?

Because they often also break in (not brake...) in the middle of the night. Criminals are getting more brazen, having something like a shotgun isn't a bad idea.

To the OP- if your neighbors know you loathe them, they are more likely to look the other way if something is happening to your home. It's always a good idea to play nice with the people you live near.

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Site Feedback / Re: I Found An Interesting New Feature, Our Badges and Collection Fraction Wheels

« on: August 02, 2019, 01:28:57 am »

I actually had no idea about that- rgar's kinda cool. Just checked mine, my 2 year anniversary on this site was this week

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Modern Video Games / Re: playstation 5

« on: July 31, 2019, 05:46:28 am »

Any prices coming up for the PS5 at this point are pure guesswork.  The PS5 is likely going to be in the 6 to 700 dollar range.  Anything much higher than that would be a problem for Sony just like the PS3 was.

I'd be shocked if Sony doubled the price for the PS5. At $600 or $700 dollars I can't see it surviving.

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Classic Video Games / Re: Your Opinion Of Golf Games

« on: July 25, 2019, 09:35:31 pm »

 but Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 is online only and no longer works for the PS3

Sigh...seriously... again? Tiger Woods 13 is NOT online only, and you can still play it on your PS3. The online portion of the game is shut down, but there is an entire single player mode you can play. And yes, you can still download the patch for it...

That said, I enjoy golf games even though I don't like golf IRL. My 1st favorite favorite was Golf on the NES. I also enjoy all the Tiger Woods games, as I find them relaxing. There is also a Tiger Woods 14.

yes true but I can not find the offline season mode in which is why I play the TW PGA games in the first place.

I only want to play these days the tiger woods game if I can play a single player career mode where I can build my stats and compete in an offline pre-made tournament. I am still going to keep TW13 but I won't play as much as the other ones I mean the other ones have months of skill developing mini game or free style. I only know how to play freestyle on TW13 as of now

Not really sure how you can miss it, when you get to the main menu screen choices are

Play Now
Tiger Legacy Challenge
Career (You use a created character and build your skills/stats)  <----------------
Course Mastery (online, unplayable)
Skills Challenge (Online, unplayable)


There are more choices if you scroll down, but Career is literally in the middle of the menu screen. I just tested it and my career loads up just fine.

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General / Re: Your Opinions Of Vibrating/Rumble Featured Controllers

« on: July 25, 2019, 08:18:19 pm »

I'm indifferent. The only time they annoy me is if I put the controller down to go do/grab something (say during a cut scene) and it vibrates and falls to the floor, lol. I've had that happen more than a few times.