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17. October 2009 @ 05:46 |
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$50? Holy crap, they're half that much over here!
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17. October 2009 @ 07:54 |
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Yeah, I got an "as new" one off eBay for £16, but they're not exactly that much more expensive in the shops.
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17. October 2009 @ 10:00 |
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Hehe yeah our console and peripheral prices are jacked way up here. Not to mention $60 a pop for console games...
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17. October 2009 @ 10:46 |
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Ok I should have probably mentioned that the game already works flawless on my laptop, but the message saying my drivers arent updated prompted me to ask...well are they?
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17. October 2009 @ 10:53 |
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Yes you have the newest *laptop* drivers. But there are newer drivers for desktop computers which you can't have.
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17. October 2009 @ 13:51 |
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Console games are ALWAYS expensive, no matter where you are - newly released games are usually £35 - £40 over here, which is only really a little below $60.
Speaking of console games; Uncharted 2 is amazing, just finished the single player story - easily one of the best games I've ever played. If you have a PS3 you'd be absolutely mad not to buy it...
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17. October 2009 @ 14:18 |
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The standard retail price for console games is £35 if you're lucky ($55) usually £40-£50 ($65-$81)
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17. October 2009 @ 14:58 |
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Abit off topic currently, but im wondering if the ATI 5770 is a good upgrade from the 4870?
I dunno which one to buy. Any thoughts?
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17. October 2009 @ 15:14 |
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No, the 4870 and 5770 are almost the same. The 5770 is just the newer lower-power version.
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17. October 2009 @ 15:26 |
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But if I dont have either, which one would you buy?
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17. October 2009 @ 15:28 |
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Depends on the price. Probably the 5770 if it was the same price, but as far as I can see the 4870 is currently a bit cheaper.
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17. October 2009 @ 16:49 |
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Wow! Arkham Asylum is 50$ too. I think i'll wait til Steam offers a better deal...or perhaps black friday eh :)
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17. October 2009 @ 17:31 |
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Hi Sam, yes I knew guitar hero was a game - but that really looks like a real guitar, lol.
Originally posted by "wild shaffaaf" as sam puts it:
loving OF2. its like an uber real version of cod4!
Another reference to Cod4! What the hell is OF2? Google produces nothing. What game are you talking about, fool? :P
Originally posted by Jeff on Dragon Rising:
It really is a very highly polished title and you can tell they've put some work into it, but to play well you really need to have a dark quiet room with no distractions.
Hmmm. Good information. I currently do not have a lighted keyboard. But I will be getting one when I build the new rig, so I will finally be able to play without that little overhead 12 volt light (I'm in my trailer) illuminating the keyboard. Haha - a few friends of yours hate the game - well like you say that certainly proves that not everybody is a hardcore shooter - (myself, I think I re-incarnated after being killed in WWII as a U.S. paratrooper, lol.)
Originally posted by kevin:
Hey sam, what do you use to clean your displays. Ive heard of mixing a solution of isopropyl alcohol(Rubbing alcohol), and water. What do you think?
Myself, I was using Windex, until I glanced through a Cyberguys catalog and spotted this stuff called PUROSOL.
Originally posted by Cyberguys catalog - they're online at cyberguys.com:
"PUROSOL cleaners use a natural enzyme formula developed for use by NASA and leading medical research laboratories. The cleaners remove dirt and dust without the use of harmful chemicals or solvents and are preferred by professionals for use on expensive screen and lens surfaces."
streak-free, neutralizes static and repels dust, etc. Item 1140015 is the 4 oz stuff, also item 1140354 - a microfiber cloth. The cloth is $6, and the 4 oz bottle that will probably last f**king forever is $15. I bought the cloth and I bought the 16 oz for $30 but I see that I sure didn't need to get that big bottle - I'll have it into the next century, lol.
I have noticed that I don't have to clean the screen hardly anymore since I did it once - so what they say about repelling dust, etc. seems to be true. And the non-streaking is true. Also they have a 1oz bottle for $8 - and I believe it's the same stuff although they call that the Molecular Optical Lens Cleaner, and the larger bottles they call Molecular Plasma Screen Cleaner. They probably figure the 1 oz is a little small, quantity-wise, to use for computer screens - I guess it's worth $15 to get 4 times the quantity.
"Cleans and protects all LCD, plasma, DLP, CRT and touch-screen displays used on televisions, laptop and desktop computers, PDAs, mobile phones and MP3 players containing coated glass, plastic or membrane surfaces."
Another great review by Estuansis, Arkham Asylum.
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Oh did I mention they made Harley Quinn a drop-dead bombshell? Yeah, she's hot :)
Haha. Wow, what a two-timer you are. I thought you were in love with that Final Fantasy chick!
I kind of like Batman - not sure whether you could call me a fan. But I did get the two Max Payne games and I have to say I did enjoy them - so Jeff's review of this Arkham Asylum has me thinking I might try it one day.
Originally posted by Jeff:
And yes the 360 controller is entirely worth your money. Most PC controllers, especially Logitech, are sorely lacking in quality or responsiveness. The 360 controller is the single best PC gamepad I've ever used.
Wow, color me a confused puppy. Everytime you were talking about the 360 controller for Dragon Rising, Jeff, I thought you were somehow flipping over to the xbox 360 version of the game and playing on your sister's HDTV.
Help me out guys. When I get confused I get REALLY CONFUSED. Are you guys saying that I can buy a 360 controller and plug it into the game port of my PC? (Do I have a game port? Does the thing have a USB plug? What do the controllers cost? - Oh - $50?? - not bad. Is that how I can get the force feedback of firing a rifle - playing ON THE PC?)
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17. October 2009 @ 17:40 |
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From what I understand, Xbox controllers and PC's basically speak the same language, and the PC just knows exactly what to do with it. Games that are ported from the Xbox, recognize it immediately. VERY NICE! Yes they are USB connectors :)
Thanks for the Purosol tidbit Rich. VERY appreciated! :D
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17. October 2009 @ 17:47 |
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I used my wired 360 controller for a bit with Dragon Rising, but I have to say mouse and keyboard suit it much better.
Oh, and OF2 is Dragon Rising (full title is Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising).
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17. October 2009 @ 18:09 |
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From vista onwards, plug an Xbox 360 controller into a PC and that's it - it's ready to go - since a lot of games are directly compatible with 360 pads these days it's literally a case of plug and play.
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17. October 2009 @ 18:13 |
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Legit Reviews: Lastly, the last time a company tried to make a move in the GPU market it was AGEIA with PhysX. NVIDIA eventually purchased that company shortly after their products hit store shelves. Does NVIDIA/ATI have any interest in Lucid Logix?
AMD response: AMD is always interested in innovative technologies that advance the PC platform, but if Lucid can deliver on their promises they might not need us.
nvidia response: We constantly evaluate strategic opportunities but of course we would not be able to confirm or deny such considerations.
PR departments at work folks...
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17. October 2009 @ 19:11 |
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and the 4870 is better b about 5-10%.
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17. October 2009 @ 23:42 |
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Well...I just experienced something rather disconcerting! I loaded Project64(Nintendo 64 emulator), loaded Super mario 64, and low and behold...my game data is gone. Not misplaced, not missing just GONE! I don't know what could have happened here. I just played about a week ago and everything was fine. I don't make a habit of messing in the system folders, though im somewhat confident in doing so. The emulator reports it can't find a certain .PJ or .ZIP file containing the relevant data. The only thing remotely close is a super mario.eep file. I have no idea what that is. This makes me rather nervous, since i've been experiencing other little things. Like the windows indexing service. It'll index an entire folder, and a couple days later, it has to re-index the data!
Anybody else deal with either of these issues? I have picture folders on one of my storage drives, and they have upwards of 1000 pics in them. I reference them semi regularly, and its rather irritating when it has to re-index when im in a hurry. Sure wish I had an SSD drive now :P
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18. October 2009 @ 00:54 |
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Just noticed something interesting though. One of the files in the Project 64 system folder is associating with Gom player! A .dat file. I wonder if that could have something to do with it. I just installed Gom player after playing with the emulator recently. Its a good a guess as any I suppose! But from now on, i'll not be trusting the emulator alone. Im gonna save to zip file as well. Cause I believe its the PJ file thats missing...really weird.
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18. October 2009 @ 10:10 |
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HD5870 Approximate: HD4870X2 Slightly slower than: GTX295 Cost: £300 UK Availability: None
HD5850 Approximate: GTX285 OC Extreme Cost: £210 UK Availability: Very Few
HD5770 Approximate: HD4860 Slightly slower than: HD4870 1GB Cost: £130 UK Availability: Good
HD5750 Slightly slower than: HD4850 1GB Cost: £110 UK Availability: Moderate
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18. October 2009 @ 18:27 |
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Anybody remember the first bad ass thing they saw on a 3D platform? I do LOL! This very black pool! One of the coolest things I saw up to that point. I think the water on GTA IV is probably the most modern cool thing i've seen. I imagine that'll be replaced rapidly though LOL! I plan on picking up a few more games before too long. Perhaps that arkham asylum that Jeff was talking about ;)
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19. October 2009 @ 23:04 |
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LOL I thought the water in GTA4 looked like absolute crap. If you want a game with good water play Crysis. Some of the most realistic water I've seen. Hell, even the original Half-Life 2 had(and still has) great water. GTA 4's water makes me puke. Sure it looks pretty when you're IN it. But from far away it looks like one giant glassy smooth reflection. It moves up and down a bit but not so much as a ripple or wave or anything, just a wavy mirror. Who knows maybe the copy I have is screwed up? Does anyone else see this or am I the only one?? Mind you this isn't just a smooth surface, it's a smooth surface that looks super FAKE.
Super Mario 64 is awesome though. I still play it on Project 64 occasionally. BTW you should get Arkham Asylum. Amazing game :)
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20. October 2009 @ 01:53 |
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LOL! I've talked to two friends today about Arkham Asylum. They play it on the PS3. They seem to like it quite a bit! Believe me, its FOREMOST on my mind LOL! :D Money is a serious issue right now. Im trying to find an online scheme for making money...OTHER than ebay! I just can't see myself selling on ebay.
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20. October 2009 @ 09:08 |
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Originally posted by Estuansis:
LOL I thought the water in GTA4 looked like absolute crap. If you want a game with good water play Crysis. Some of the most realistic water I've seen. Hell, even the original Half-Life 2 had(and still has) great water. GTA 4's water makes me puke. Sure it looks pretty when you're IN it. But from far away it looks like one giant glassy smooth reflection. It moves up and down a bit but not so much as a ripple or wave or anything, just a wavy mirror. Who knows maybe the copy I have is screwed up? Does anyone else see this or am I the only one?? Mind you this isn't just a smooth surface, it's a smooth surface that looks super FAKE.
Super Mario 64 is awesome though. I still play it on Project 64 occasionally. BTW you should get Arkham Asylum. Amazing game :)
I agree with everything in this post.
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