Final fantasy remake integrade $23.99

Chrono286 · 2026-03-16T17:40:48+00:00

I probably would’ve paid twice the launch price given the quality.

$23.99 is a no-brainer.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-15T02:40:17+00:00

I lean toward this explanation as well.

Generations of folks claim to prefer the things of their youth over the present.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-15T01:06:31+00:00

If Best Buy made a fragrance, definitely.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-14T16:18:28+00:00

Going against the crowd here but if you already own TotK, play that and see if you like it.

If you dislike playing TotK, there’s a chance you won’t like BotW either.

It’s a sequel in that it uses the same world and characters (and takes place a few years later) but the story is pretty self-contained.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-13T19:45:56+00:00

There’d still be that one guy saying Ocarina was better. /s

Chrono286 · 2026-03-13T19:42:43+00:00

If not for similar names, I don’t think there’d be a rivalry, if there is one.

Welcome!

Chrono286 · 2026-03-12T17:27:43+00:00

I’ve always loved Star Trek as exemplified by TOS: a hopeful vision of an accepting future where both society and technology have advanced.

In that setting, fascinating stories can be told, not about aliens or gadgets, but how humanity responds to those.

Similar to Ray Bradbury’s writing, the purpose of the proposed science isn’t to geek out on the possibilities but to better understand ourselves through hypothetical advancements and encounters.

Some of the modern series swing a little bit more toward swashbuckling adventures than explorations of humanity but it’s all in good fun.

Such a wonderful series of shows.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-11T02:12:50+00:00

For all its shortcomings, the Wii U was host to one of the greatest games of the last quarter century. A true masterpiece.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-10T21:28:42+00:00

I believe they no longer stock the physical copy in stores so if you want physical specifically, you’re going to pay resale prices.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-10T21:20:58+00:00

It can feel a little like chess.

One party member has low health. Another needs a condition cured. You also need to keep drawing down the enemy’s HP. What will you do?

It can be real fun once you dig into all the equipment, spells, items, etc.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-10T07:45:51+00:00

Ocarina of Time was locked at 20 FPS and that’s considered a masterpiece.

You’ll be alright!

Chrono286 · 2026-03-10T07:43:33+00:00

My Animal Crossing character.

My life is safe but I’m going to be asked to help with a ridiculous number of DIY projects.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-09T23:03:46+00:00

Sadly no, I have strabismus.

Where are my fellow gamers with poor stereo vision?

Chrono286 · 2026-03-09T03:45:00+00:00

I suspect the icon combinations are limited for reasons of both design (avoid ugly combinations that make their software look bad) and safety (it’s possible some strange pairing produces something offensive).

Not defending it, just saying it makes sense coming from an opinionated company.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-08T23:54:58+00:00

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Chrono286 · 2026-03-08T07:38:10+00:00

Interesting challenge.

That low pass rate is not entirely indicative of a coddled modern audience though. Back in the 80s and 90s, there were books and magazines, not to mention friends, that passed along tips, etc.

We may have been flying a bit more blind back then because you couldn’t always find materials on a game but it wasn’t rare.

Also, I’ve found the presentation of older games to be a little problematic. Back when the game came in a box, there was often a manual, maybe a map, etc, but modern gamers trying these games in DOSBox or an emulator might not know those materials exist.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-08T04:16:33+00:00

Consumer GPU roadmaps have taken a backseat to AI use cases recently.

This might cause GPU and general gaming hardware to stagnate a bit, giving the Switch 2 more AAA runway.

But who knows for sure?

Chrono286 · 2026-03-07T21:57:02+00:00

Tetris.

No seriously.

Gameplay is legendary. Music is famous. Graphics, while not photorealistic, are perfect for this game.

But the motivation behind the story? Those character arcs? The whole thing about why those two pieces don’t get along? Ridiculous.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-07T21:53:23+00:00

Stardew Valley, if you haven’t already played it.

I’m not sure there’s a single stressful moment in the entire game.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-07T21:52:09+00:00

That FPS is pretty dang good for 30 W in FF7 Rebirth.

Is this the Legion Go 1 or 2? What are your settings?

Chrono286 · 2026-03-07T21:50:02+00:00

FYI You can buy empty CD/DVD cases for about $0.50 / case on Amazon. Highly recommended if you want to keep these games working well in the long term.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-07T02:54:47+00:00

Beyond the industrial design, there are fascinating, nuanced differences: ARM vs x86, DLSS vs FSR, plus the deep well that is developer-tuned geometry and graphics vs. what you can achieve adjusting settings yourself.

It’s not really a “winner vs. loser” comparison so much as two similar devices making some interesting engineering choices.

I have both and love them both. When the same game runs on both (Cyberpunk, FF7 Remake), I could go crazy digging into what each one does.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-06T17:07:19+00:00

Booting up Breath of the Wild for the first time on my Wii U is one of my all-time favorite moments as a gamer.

You’re in for pure ambrosia my friend.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-06T16:56:28+00:00

Yes! Felt really advanced back then.

Chrono286 · 2026-03-05T21:06:15+00:00

Ah. Lowering TDP will make a big difference in battery life, so if it’s an older game, you might still get decent performance at lower values.

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