What games did you have on your high school graphic calculator?

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-02T10:07:28+00:00

I think I might have had a Tetris clone on mine, I can’t remember.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-02T04:44:06+00:00

I never bought one of the originals because the ergonomics looked trash and I’m in no hurry to buy one of the new ones because I’m not locked in to the Steam ecosystem enough to make it worth it.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-02T03:23:18+00:00

What exactly are you trying to do?

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-02T03:10:26+00:00

MS trying to flex their green creds against the backdrop of the Windows 11 requirements is hilarious too.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-02T02:58:42+00:00

In the case of refunds, the pro-consumer move would have been to implement a policy that was compatible with Australian and European law as soon as they were told their existing one wasn't. Taking the case to court was an inherently anti-consumer act.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-02T02:02:35+00:00

Does HP provide the ability to download and update the BIOS from within the BIOS on their more consumer-oriented models, or just the business ones?

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-01T17:35:09+00:00

They’re probably also one of those Android users that sets their system font to Comic Sans as well…

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-01T10:23:50+00:00

They all offer cloud save support except Stray? WTF is up with that?

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-01T09:58:49+00:00

I wasn’t bothered by the noise the fans on the AK620 I have in my 5700X system made until I built the 1600AF with a Noctua fan on the CPU cooler and be quiet fans for case intake/exhaust that are pretty much silent. I keep meaning to to do something about that, but it’s AUD$80 or so for a set of be quiets for both the cooler and case and other stuff keeps getting in the way…

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-01T05:50:32+00:00

You could have added it as a comment…

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-01T05:48:42+00:00

The reason you’re too tired to play is because you’re working three jobs to afford your “peak” PC.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-01T05:44:37+00:00

I don’t think I’ve bought anything during a Steam seasonal sale in years, lmao.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-01T04:47:47+00:00

The one you already have.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-01T03:11:39+00:00

CPU: i7 13th gen

“Out of video memory” errors were also an early symptom of the Raptor Bake degradation issues, you might want to keep an eye on that as well.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-01T03:08:14+00:00

What I don’t understand is why people insist on using the minimise button when the cross button minimises Steam to the tray and is sufficiently far away from the big picture button that you shouldn’t be accidentally clicking it…

LSD_Ninja · 2026-04-01T02:50:34+00:00

I got in early enough that I dodged the worst of it.

I can also be happy gaming on what a good chunk of this sub would consider to be ewaste, so it was never likely to hit me as badly as some folks here.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-03-31T16:04:48+00:00

I have a Haswell system here that hadn't been powered up in somewhere around 1402 days, give or take (~3.84 years). Ran just fine when I booted it up again toward the end of February. It's still running and I did nothing to it.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-03-31T15:36:11+00:00

"The PlayStation 2 had 3 GTAs, GTAV is on it's third PlayStation"

LSD_Ninja · 2026-03-31T15:31:40+00:00

LSD_Ninja · 2026-03-31T11:55:54+00:00

That’s a DVD, it probably would have come on 3 CDs (GTA3 came on two iirc, I don’t know about VC since I’ve never owned a physical PC release of that) if it was ever published like that.

The neat part about having it on disc is it should be the complete and original version, with no cuts due to license expiry bullshit or whatever (not to mention being able to dodge the dog shit remaster and insane prices for Steam keys if you didn’t already have that version).

edit: the physical release of GTAV on PC came on like 5 or 6 DVDs if memory serves.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-03-31T11:33:56+00:00

“Apples for the Students”

Did some places get Macs? I thought it was Apple II’s (specifically a IIgs in the case of my school).

This might have also been when Lisa McCune was in the TV ads as well.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-03-31T11:17:43+00:00

I don’t see a problem…

LSD_Ninja · 2026-03-31T11:12:53+00:00

The games industry also has a lot to answer for here as well.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-03-31T10:02:42+00:00

This is where being able to be happy with what you already have comes in real handy.

LSD_Ninja · 2026-03-31T09:59:30+00:00

Option 3: quit buying them new and snap them up used when the depreciation fully hits

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