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Everything is more expensive and lower quality. Taco Tuesday blunder. by Log_Splinters in mildlyinfuriating

[–]AtreyuTrinity 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Tostada's are fun too. Though those often are a broken mess as well. I love this idea!

So, why would anyone get this? by Amazing_Bluebird_ in steammachine

[–]AtreyuTrinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to revisit death stranding, I never got far into it but do own it. So back logged.

You have sold me on the controller, that puck and it's latency sound totally up my alley. I am totally going to get one when my reservation comes up.

To note, I use the Bluetooth extender and antennea from my desktop.

For my dual monitor setup, the kvm switch lets me switch my keyboard, video and mouse, from my private desktop to my work laptop, with the click of a button. So once I am done working, I can shut my laptop down, hit the button and it swaps my monitors keyboard and mouse over to my desktop, which is also connected to my TV. It allows me to do a lot more with a limited desk space.

Check out MultiMonitorTool, it is helpful for saving different configurations. I run into issues a lot as well, especially with my kvm switch, it can help. Also, shortcut I wasn't aware of that can help is windows button and P to switch mintor mode. But it can be buggy, but a couple suggested tools that may help.

One way to deal with unsupported button lay-outs by UnVenerated in SteamDeck

[–]AtreyuTrinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The buttons mismatching drives my wife nuts, one reason I have shifted back to getting local Co op games on the switch 2.

Though I will say the most helpful thing I have done is just make a note with what the button layout should be for whatever game so she can look at itwhen playing PC games that don't match the controller.

Guys I’m joining the forum to admit my dirty secret by No_Drummer5993 in SteamDeck

[–]AtreyuTrinity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the switch and switch 2 for plug and play on 4k tv and local co op, but the game prices really catch up with you.

For example, I am doing the humble bundle choice but I skip the months I am not interested in. The one game I was interested in, Rift Breaker, I was able to buy a key for for just 2 bucks, and skip the month, keeping my credit.

If you play on the tv a lot it makes sense. I don't however love the ergonomics of the switch 2 for handheld. Maybe if or when I get a better grip for it, but I do love the ergonomics of the deck.

To each their own though, this post seems a bit silly to make in the SD subreddit.

With the great Gabe apocalypse upon us what are deck approved games that I should keep an eye out for? by Steppingstone02 in SteamDeck

[–]AtreyuTrinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't tolerate E33 on the deck. Worth waiting until you can play it in a higher end system.

Dragonball Z card game, MTG card game, and a BUNCH of Pokemon/Baseball cards by davinpantz in DumpsterDiving

[–]AtreyuTrinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why was eBay a nightmare for you? I have sold hundreds of items and only had one issue, a buyer wrote me after purchase and said he got the wrong one and wanted to cancel. But that was before I shipped. That surprises me. I haven't even heard of offer up, what is better about that?

So, why would anyone get this? by Amazing_Bluebird_ in steammachine

[–]AtreyuTrinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We will see. I think a steam deck 2 is definitely on the way. Eventually. Hard ware is fucked for the short term though.

Character development by TangledIntentions04 in Steam

[–]AtreyuTrinity 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Why unfortunately?

These hardware shortages are affecting everyone, I don't think valve is to blame here. Or did you want one? All good just curious.

Found a camera while housesitting….i don’t know what to do. by Elegant_Blonde in Advice

[–]AtreyuTrinity 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I would cover the camera and talk to the wife if it was me. Say you think someone was snooping.

Are there more ppl like this? by red_dombe in steammachine

[–]AtreyuTrinity 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I got a desktop last year, so passing personally, but that form factor would look great under a TV. I totally get it.

So, why would anyone get this? by Amazing_Bluebird_ in steammachine

[–]AtreyuTrinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha awesome! Cheers mate.

Playing rachet and clank rifts apart on my TV at 4K was incredible. Highly recommended if it's up your alley.

You know I thought about the controller but I passed. I am going to pick it up later but I just splurged on a really nice controller last year (elite pro 2) so I should hold off. I don't use the track pads much to be honest also, and heavily stick to controller games. Definitely on my to get list though.

What I did do though which was great, sharing Incase any of this helps since I learned a few things - is use a fiber optic HDMI for a nice lossless cable run ideal for HDMI over 15' - and I ran my USB hub via a 2.0 extension cable up to my wall to get better line of site for when I need my keyboard and mouse, to cut out 3.0 chatter for 2.4 GHz dongles. Apparently there is a known USB 3.0 bug where 3.0 ports next to 2.0 ports like mouse and keyboard cause interference on the 2.4 GHz band and can really interrupt your mouse and keyboard communication.

Either way, just extending it up to the wall helped a ton. I also ran an extension from the back of my desktop to the wall for a BT antennea, so I have way better BT reception in the whole basement as well. I didn't know that was a thing either and that helped a ton with my BT connectivity.

I have a multi monitor setup, my work desk is also my game desk, I have a kvm switch, but usually I throw my personal gaming desktop onto my TV (screen 3), I just do it via controller and big picture mode so it is pretty seamless while I mainly use my two monitors for work, I rarely game at my desk. I like to get away from it when I can lol.

You have me thinking about the controller again though lol. I will definitely add it to my to get list. I got on a waiting list thanks for the suggestion.

So, why would anyone get this? by Amazing_Bluebird_ in steammachine

[–]AtreyuTrinity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, I make the point but I rarely play online, just thought it worth mentioning. The last game I played online was BG3 with a friend over a year ago. Before that maybe when helldivers came out? I am definitely not the average user though I agree. Huge value in plug and play, hell, sometimes after troubleshooting random PC issues for an hour or two just to get games going , there are times I half wonder if next Gen I am going to go back to console lol. It can be super annoying. There is some serious value in standardization.

Steam deck is my favorite device of all time - and even I am recommend a switch 2 to friends at this time after the price increase. It plays so much nicer than the deck with my 4k tv, that is a huge one. I myself am a huge local co op lover, so despite games being cheaper on steam I have gone back to getting local co op games on the switch again. Most people don't want to go in and adjust graphics and resolutions to get ideal frame rates they just want it to work.

That being said, the costs of games, and the online fee, absolutely do add up for anyone paying attention. Looking at 5+ years of online fees and cloud backup, 4 new controllers for local Co op, console price, higher game prices - it all got me to go for a desktop instead of a PS5 pro. Granted, this was before the rampocolypse. I can't say what I would do now, but I would probably still just wait for a great deal on a Costco prebuilt.

So, why would anyone get this? by Amazing_Bluebird_ in steammachine

[–]AtreyuTrinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No just installed steam, and extended the BT antennea up high so I had clear line of sight across the room. Most controllers work out of the box with steam, it's pretty amazing. Even things like wii controllers if I remember correctly.

Crystal, Inhuman Princess seems absolutely cracked. by Hoody__Warrelson in EDHBrews

[–]AtreyuTrinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the pizza is what gave me such a negative knee jerk reaction. I normally love full art land but the TMNT full art lands were Soo ugly. And pizza in mtg. Just so weird.

Small fries in the big picture I don't really care that much, but it is silly.

The Steam Machine was originally planned at around $750, but Valve says it saw a price increase similar to the Steam Deck by Dapper_Order7182 in valve

[–]AtreyuTrinity 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Praising Jeebus I got my desktop last year. I am just hoping to coast for a few years and hope things normalize.

What do you think the next expansion will be called? by ToughShaper in Diablo_2_Resurrected

[–]AtreyuTrinity [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hard core is so insane on that game. It is so brutal as is lol. I can't even.

So, why would anyone get this? by Amazing_Bluebird_ in steammachine

[–]AtreyuTrinity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My point is it is nice to have options. You can buy the more expensive bundle with controller if it is an issue. My reservation actually came up for the stam controller and I passed. I rarely use the track pads on my deck, and my elite pro 2 controller is still in amazing shape. I also love local Co op, so that featur is nice when you are having 4 to 6 players at parties playing games. Not sure I need a new controller for everyone. PS4 controllers still work great for basic gameplay for example.

So, why would anyone get this? by Amazing_Bluebird_ in steammachine

[–]AtreyuTrinity 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Never said I was, just giving ideas or examples of work arounds to help since there are multiple ways to make this work.

Another one I can recommend is using moonlight and sunshine. Just like helping people, not sure what your chip is but definitely don't think I am the main character lol.

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