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PC Gaming, General & Off Topic Chat

Rebel Rebel · 2014-10-20 21:49:29

If a Mod feels this does not warrant its only thread go ahead and delete. I was on Amazon(US) earlier today and saw that is up for pre-order GTA V is set for a PC release on the 27th of Jan 2015. It was priced up at $60 which probably means it could be on stream for €60 and cheaper elsewhere. I feel the 60 mark is a bit…

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#5612 13-10-2020 3:43pm
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glic83 wrote: »

On which set?

Razer Kraken TE

Never mind found it, it's aluminium.

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#5613 13-10-2020 4:24pm
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At the moment I'm leaning towards the HyperX cloud stinger
https://versus.com/en/hyperx-cloud-ii-vs-hyperx-cloud-stinger-vs-razer-kraken-tournament-edition

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#5614 13-10-2020 4:43pm
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glic83 wrote: »

At the moment I'm leaning towards the HyperX cloud stinger
https://versus.com/en/hyperx-cloud-ii-vs-hyperx-cloud-stinger-vs-razer-kraken-tournament-edition

I got one of those from CEX online. There's 1 left. https://ie.webuy.com/product-detail?id=740617255515

Paid for the whole thing with credit I had occumilated over time. Arrived in 2 nights. Just give em' a wipe down with a baby wipe or something.

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#5615 13-10-2020 7:41pm
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Robert ninja wrote: »

I got one of those from CEX online. There's 1 left. https://ie.webuy.com/product-detail?id=740617255515

Paid for the whole thing with credit I had occumilated over time. Arrived in 2 nights. Just give em' a wipe down with a baby wipe or something.

Thanks for the reply, but 55 euro at CEX v 50 pounds new from Amazon is a straight forward decision and two year warranty.

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#5616 13-10-2020 7:44pm
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Yeah only reason I got used was because of all the credit I had. Felt like free to me.

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#5617 13-10-2020 7:46pm
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Robert ninja wrote: »

Yeah only reason I got used was because of all the credit I had. Felt like free to me.

In that situation it would make perfect sense, but alas I've no credit with Cex so think I'll just go with Amazon. Thanks for all the replies and suggestions guys, much appreciated.

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#5618 14-10-2020 2:38pm
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Am I missing something but aren't these the same one I linked to from Amazon but are 49.99 euro as opposed to 49.99 pounds from Amazon?

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing-accessories/computer-accessories/headsets-and-microphones/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-0-gaming-headset-10159260-pdt.html

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#5619 14-10-2020 4:26pm
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They look identical. If there are any differences I doubt they're noticable. I got my monitor from Currys and their delivery was not bad.

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#5620 16-10-2020 11:47am
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Anyone have much experince of VR sets, might invest for Christmas.... Oculus Quest 2 looks tempting

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#5621 16-10-2020 12:42pm
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Glebee wrote: »

Anyone have much experince of VR sets, might invest for Christmas.... Oculus Quest 2 looks tempting

There’s a dedicated VR forum here where loads of us have opinions on the sets

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#5622 16-10-2020 1:13pm
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Indeed ... https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057964784&page=57

My take on it so far is the Quest 2 is a very solid piece of kit, but I'll really get a proper chance to compare and contrast to the original Quest tonight.

Also want to take Half Life Alyx out for another spin... game of the year for me.

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#5623 16-10-2020 2:22pm
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I sold my quest but will be getting the Quest 2 after I purchase the new consoles next month.

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#5624 16-10-2020 5:27pm
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Glebee wrote: »

Anyone have much experince of VR sets, might invest for Christmas.... Oculus Quest 2 looks tempting

They're fun but much of a novelty. Oculus now requires FB login as far as i've heard.

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#5625 16-10-2020 5:33pm
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Taylor365 wrote: »

They're fun but much of a novelty. Oculus now requires FB login as far as i've heard.

Only one of those two sentences is true

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#5626 16-10-2020 5:47pm
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mrcheez wrote: »

Only one of those two sentences is true

Oh, Facebook have reverted that decision? :pac:;)

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#5627 20-10-2020 10:33am
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just had a look to see how the newer models compare to my OG Vive
really surprised at the lack of screen door effect on the Quest 2

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#5628 20-10-2020 10:44am
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Skerries wrote: »

just had a look to see how the newer models compare to my OG Vive
really surprised at the lack of screen door effect on the Quest 2

It's actually quite remarkable what they've achieved.

I was playing Half Life Alyx and despite headcrabs hovering around me I couldn't stop staring at the back of my hands and all the transistors are so clear now.

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#5629 23-10-2020 7:43pm
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You guys!

I thought I was buying a nice mainstream title for a steal the other day, for like $10 iirc?

I bought the Outer Wilds not the Outer Worlds

/press F to pay respects.

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If it's any consolation, Outer Wilds is a far, far better game

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#5632 23-10-2020 11:35pm
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Playing the Outer Wilds right now and it's great.

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#5633 24-10-2020 12:07am
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kearneybobs wrote: »

Playing the Outer Wilds right now and it's great.

Was going to pick it up earlier on Epic but went with Disco Elysium instead. Think ive made a mistake, dont know what to make of Disco Elysium.

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#5634 27-10-2020 4:19pm
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If it's any consolation, Outer Wilds is a far, far better game

It looks good I loaded it up before bed the other day, died almost immediately exploring a well, and rolled credits. Permadeath gave me a lol.

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#5635 28-10-2020 3:09am
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By the way, No Man's Sky is a completely different game - again.

They are still updating the game with free content and updates, mad props to Hello Games.

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#5636 28-10-2020 11:33am
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Overheal wrote: »

By the way, No Man's Sky is a completely different game - again.

They are still updating the game with free content and updates, mad props to Hello Games.

Will I cancel the fatwa against Sean Murray now?

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#5637 28-10-2020 11:59am
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Retr0gamer wrote: »

Will I cancel the fatwa against Sean Murray now?

I would not bother, its still crap:D:D

Played it a few months ago for the first time and could not get off the first planet. Just gave up.

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#5638 28-10-2020 1:40pm
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Glebee wrote: »

I would not bother, its still crap:D:D

Played it a few months ago for the first time and could not get off the first planet. Just gave up.

Think that says more about you if you couldn't get off the first planet.

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#5639 28-10-2020 1:50pm
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Retr0gamer wrote: »

Will I cancel the fatwa against Sean Murray now?

The day Shiminay buries the hatchet on this one is the day I know everything is right in the world.

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#5640 28-10-2020 1:50pm
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Maybe crap was the wrong word. It was the grind for materials that made me loose interest.

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#5641 28-10-2020 7:44pm
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Glebee wrote: »

I would not bother, its still crap:D:D

Played it a few months ago for the first time and could not get off the first planet. Just gave up.

If you start on a hazardous planet where you need sodium constantly, the start kinda blows - but the game holds your hand the entire way. Like, the entiiiiire way

IDK I hadn't loaded the game in well over a year, last time I gave it a real swing they added bases which by itself, meh. Loaded back in last week, half my inventory was 'deprecated' items, they've redone the economy, the currency, there's a multiplayer hub now, it's pretty nice. So I just started a new game in a newer Survival Mode and it's been a fun experience.

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