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  • #122
    gimli2112
    Registered Users Posts: 13,407 ✭✭✭✭gimli2112


    Have the Division pre-ordered Seriously been looking forward to it for ages now. Nothing I've seen has dampened the enthusiasm. Being set up for a massive disappointment. Need to work out how to get the Beta working this weekend. Setting up / reactivating my U-play account fills me with dread.


  • #123
    OptimusTractor
    Registered Users Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭OptimusTractor


    Euro Truck Simulator is the only way to go.


  • #124
    Hail 2 Da Chimp
    Registered Users Posts: 7,589 ✭✭✭Hail 2 Da Chimp


    Cormac... wrote: »
    These clips go out to Rossi, Optimus and Chimp!

    We need to petition Ftizthistlewits to make more videos. I've seen the Train Simulator one but hadn't seen the Farming Simulator review. :D


  • #125
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    Hail 2 Da Chimp wrote: »
    We need to petition Ftizthistlewits to make more videos. I've seen the Train Simulator one but hadn't seen the Farming Simulator review. :D

    I love the short ones, but some of the longer ones are worth the pay off and have seriously quotable lines.

    I'm constantly on about the "crab of dreams" :pac:





  • #126
    DaveNoCheese
    Registered Users Posts: 8,760 ✭✭✭DaveNoCheese


    Have many people preordered the division for the beta this weekend?


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  • #127
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    DaveNoCheese wrote: »
    Have many people preordered the division for the beta this weekend?

    Been hovering over the idea/"pre order now" button for about a fortnight now myself.

    But I just have no confidence in Ubisoft to deliver a fully functioning game within about 10 days of launch (ironic given we're the amount of destiny patches we're into)

    And secondly, it seems like the kind of game where you won't "lose out" on anything by coming to the party 2 months later when it's been patched to hell and back and you can pick it up second hand.

    I'm looking at the Division as Destiny.... Ubisoft are gonna be awkwardly dipping their tonnes in moderately unknown waters.

    I'd be more inclined to try join the Division when it's in the state that Destiny was in around December/January a year ago if that makes sense.

    I mean, I'd love to be there "Day one" doing all the stuff "1s" with the lads from here/clan. But I know I won't have time to commit.

    With my Borderlands 2 play through only just getting to TVHM (for the 1st time ever) and X-Com 2 coming out and playing through Life is Strange with the missus and dropping in for a night of Drunken Crucible and I just started properly into Starcraft 2 LoV..... well..... I'm a bit time poor.

    And The Division seems like a Time Sink (in a good way).
    I think I've learned a lot about going to hard, too young, too fast into a game like that now thanks to being a bit burned/burned out by Destiny.
    Need to try balance my gaming time more.

    I'll swan in when Conovar is up to like 300 hours played and get him to carry sherpa me through the game when I will inevitably get a Gjallahorn Equivalent within 3 hours of play

    Will defo be keeping an eye on the thread and feedback though. But if people finish the story within 2 days I'd be a bit.... "eeehhhhh" (Tina Belcher Voice)
    And will then proceed to pick it up cheap 2nd hand on Adverts (same as Destiny going for €20 online so early in its release)


  • #128
    OptimusTractor
    Registered Users Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭OptimusTractor


    Hail 2 Da Chimp wrote: »
    We need to petition Ftizthistlewits to make more videos. I've seen the Train Simulator one but hadn't seen the Farming Simulator review. :D

    This lad is my favourite youtuber.



  • #129
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    Following one from this:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057552932

    GET THE PS4 OFFICIAL ONES!!!!

    Repeat above advice ad-nauseum.

    3rd best headset currently available for ANY Price on ANY device
    Full stop. End Of. Close the Door on your way out!


  • #130
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    Also, this constantly comes up on Chat etc.

    But these are a seriously good investment

    http://www.kontrolfreek.com/bundles.html

    Here's the specific pack I got

    http://www.kontrolfreek.com/bundles/perfect-arsenal-black-ops-3.html

    I use the Medium Concave one on the Right Stick (for aiming) and the Low Convex one on the left stick (for movement)

    Seeing as the PS4 control sticks need covers anyway to stop the grip wearing down, these are a wide choice and make life a bit easier in PvP etc

    If you do some googling, there's codes for discounts etc and the dollar exchange rate brings em down to about €25 posted.

    I don't use the 3rd pack (the highest ones), just got them to try them out

    EDIT: Just realised they do a single pack (specifically aimed at Destiny) which includes one of each stick (like mentioned above) and better grip

    http://www.kontrolfreek.com/thumbsticks/fps-freek-galaxy.html/

    That colour though :o


  • #131
    SolvableKnave
    Registered Users Posts: 4,470 ✭✭✭SolvableKnave


    Cormac... wrote: »
    EDIT: Just realised they do a single pack (specifically aimed at Destiny) which includes one of each stick (like mentioned above) and better grip

    http://www.kontrolfreek.com/thumbsticks/fps-freek-galaxy.html/

    That colour though :o

    Space magic :cool:


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  • #132
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,416 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Decided to watch flash, arrow and dc legends of tomorrow last night. Its early days to say if LoT will be good or not tbh.


  • #133
    Hail 2 Da Chimp
    Registered Users Posts: 7,589 ✭✭✭Hail 2 Da Chimp


    Cormac... wrote: »
    I'm constantly on about the "crab of dreams" :pac:

    "Aww... Well, at least he turned into a seagull... Which is almost as good as getting his dead wife back."


  • #134
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    Just heard now that the X-Files is back. Disappointed this did not come up on Party Chat at any stage -_-


  • #135
    Hail 2 Da Chimp
    Registered Users Posts: 7,589 ✭✭✭Hail 2 Da Chimp


    Cormac... wrote: »
    Just heard now that the X-Files is back. Disappointed this did not come up on Party Chat at any stage -_-

    I'm actually pretty sure this did come up in conversation on Saturday :D


  • #136
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    Hail 2 Da Chimp wrote: »
    I'm actually pretty sure this did come up in conversation on Saturday :D

    What good is that to me?!?!?! :pac:


  • #137
    SolvableKnave
    Registered Users Posts: 4,470 ✭✭✭SolvableKnave


    For the PS lads, Helldivers free in February's PS+ offerings.


  • #138
    kevind1
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭kevind1


    Question for those who have the PS Wireless head set, when the battery dies mid game and you connect it to the controller old school method, is there a way to control the volume and the chat/game sound? Did it last night and couldnt hear a word being said as in game sound effects were way too loud, tried the built in buttons on the headset but they dont seem to work when the headset is wired up.....what am i missing?


  • #139
    CDBWhoop
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭CDBWhoop


    kevind1 wrote: »
    Question for those who have the PS Wireless head set, when the battery dies mid game and you connect it to the controller old school method, is there a way to control the volume and the chat/game sound? Did it last night and couldnt hear a word being said as in game sound effects were way too loud, tried the built in buttons on the headset but they dont seem to work when the headset is wired up.....what am i missing?

    I would imagine it reverts to the in-game audio settings. No harm in checking them anyway, set both chat and in-game sounds to 100% and see if it makes a difference.

    When the battery starts to go I charge it with a portable power bank so haven't had to wire it to the controller.


  • #140
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    kevind1 wrote: »
    Question for those who have the PS Wireless head set, when the battery dies mid game and you connect it to the controller old school method, is there a way to control the volume and the chat/game sound? Did it last night and couldnt hear a word being said as in game sound effects were way too loud, tried the built in buttons on the headset but they dont seem to work when the headset is wired up.....what am i missing?

    Don't connect the headset to the controller full stop.
    I think we all made that mistake :o
    It's 100% wireless, can't even remember what the cable that connects the headset to the controller is for tbh.

    that should fix 90% of your issues

    When the headset dies (it gives you a warning about 20 mins before hand) it will just revert to the sound coming out of the TV


  • #141
    Hail 2 Da Chimp
    Registered Users Posts: 7,589 ✭✭✭Hail 2 Da Chimp


    kevind1 wrote: »
    Question for those who have the PS Wireless head set, when the battery dies mid game and you connect it to the controller old school method,

    Whoa whoa whoa.... You can power the wireless headset from the controller???


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  • #142
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    Hail 2 Da Chimp wrote: »
    Whoa whoa whoa.... You can power the wireless headset from the controller???

    No you can't
    Adaptable Audio: Connect wirelessly to your PS4™, PS3™, and home computer, or connect to your PS Vita system or other mobile device with the included 3.5mm audio cable and take your sound with you.


  • #143
    Hail 2 Da Chimp
    Registered Users Posts: 7,589 ✭✭✭Hail 2 Da Chimp


    So the battery still needs to be charged to use it, right?

    I know you can plug the headphones into a normal jack, but from reading the above it seems like it also powered the headphones.


  • #144
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    That's just an audio cable, I'm not sure, but I'd be fairly confident it doesn't carry a charge.

    No better way than for you to go try it out though eh Chimp? :pac:


  • #145
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users Posts: 44,972 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    Mentioned it briefly in a party chat the other night - but will mention it here too:

    Anyon who was a fan of the new battlestar galatica series (which was fecking awesome) should get on to 'The Expanse'. A new series by SyFy. Very like Battlestar in style/tone. Only watched the first 4 episodes, of 8 or 9, and watching the fifth now. Already utterly hooked, excellent show.


  • #146
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,127 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    Mitch Connor wrote: »
    Mentioned it briefly in a party chat the other night - but will mention it here too:

    Anyon who was a fan of the new battlestar galatica series (which was fecking awesome) should get on to 'The Expanse'. A new series by SyFy. Very like Battlestar in style/tone. Only watched the first 4 episodes, of 8 or 9, and watching the fifth now. Already utterly hooked, excellent show.

    Yeah, it's very good, I read the book shortly before starting it too. Looking forward to the finale now this week. They really went all out with the production values.

    At the other end of the spectrum, I watched the first episode of DC's Legends of Tomorrow over the weekend and it has to be one of the worst bits of TV I've sat through in years.


  • #147
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users Posts: 44,972 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    Mickeroo wrote: »
    Yeah, it's very good, I read the book shortly before starting it too. Looking forward to the finale now this week. They really went all out with the production values.

    At the other end of the spectrum, I watched the first episode of DC's Legends of Tomorrow over the weekend and it has to be one of the worst bits of TV I've sat through in years.

    yeah - i'm a big fan of Arrow and Flash, but Legends is doing fecking nothing for me. Just feels so very cheap. I think it has potential, in a Stargate Atlantis type of way; but the first two episodes don't fill me with much hope. I'll probably stick with it for the moment, but it won't be a program I am rushing to watch (like Arrow and, particularly, Flash.)


  • #148
    DaveNoCheese
    Registered Users Posts: 8,760 ✭✭✭DaveNoCheese


    Mitch Connor wrote: »
    Mentioned it briefly in a party chat the other night - but will mention it here too:

    Anyon who was a fan of the new battlestar galatica series (which was fecking awesome) should get on to 'The Expanse'. A new series by SyFy. Very like Battlestar in style/tone. Only watched the first 4 episodes, of 8 or 9, and watching the fifth now. Already utterly hooked, excellent show.

    Downloading it now based on your recommendation :)


  • #149
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,127 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    I think Arrow is pretty awful too tbh, though only watched the first few episodes. Flash seems likeable enough alright.


  • #150
    Rebekah Thousands Gynecologist
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Rebekah Thousands Gynecologist


    Mitch Connor wrote: »
    Mentioned it briefly in a party chat the other night - but will mention it here too:

    Anyon who was a fan of the new battlestar galatica series (which was fecking awesome) should get on to 'The Expanse'. A new series by SyFy. Very like Battlestar in style/tone. Only watched the first 4 episodes, of 8 or 9, and watching the fifth now. Already utterly hooked, excellent show.

    Finding myself very fond of it.


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  • #151
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users Posts: 44,972 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    Mickeroo wrote: »
    I think Arrow is pretty awful too tbh, though only watched the first few episodes. Flash seems likeable enough alright.

    Arrow improved after the first season, and especially the first few episodes, imo. Flash is the better show though, a more interesting overall story arc (though weeker on the "villain of the week" front) and a better cast of characters.


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