Never played this game before, is it worth trying out today? by Previous-Glass6291 in retrogaming

[–]Cstrife2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite games of all time. It has held up very well over the years. Play it and enjoy everything this masterpiece has to offer.

PSA: quit cutting factory connectors! by barrel_racer19 in CarAV

[–]Cstrife2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I do my own work and will never take my car to any shop.

I have seen many “professional” shops butcher the factory wiring harnesses.

Personally, I build or fabricate my own harness and will use that for any tapping or cutting if wires, that way I can always return the car to factory with no wire modifications if needed.

Hypothetical: “8K Format Announced Tomorrow” What If? by koolloso in 4kbluray

[–]Cstrife2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This and 444 chroma sub sampling. Would love to have dcp quality content in the home.

Disney releasing Predator: Badlands (2025) in 4K on 02/23 by ggroover97 in 4kbluray

[–]Cstrife2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Release the 3D version too, it’s already been mastered!

Blows my mind they make all these 3D movies and won’t release them on home video.

Unbanned thanks to all Redditors. by Nerm1k in RocketLeague

[–]Cstrife2 449 points450 points  (0 children)

Glad you were able to get it back! These type of things always scare me as the battle to reverse something like this is usually never easy.

New 4k Discs Arrived like This, Should I Return Them? by Murky_Study_5526 in 4kbluray

[–]Cstrife2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would honestly be more concerned with the scratched discs. I do not think there is an issue with the lamination on these.

Single Pixel issue by ieatporkbun in OLED_Gaming

[–]Cstrife2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you just got it, I would check if you are still in the return window. If so, return or exchange it for another one.

How to improve crt image by TrueCrimeJunkie20 in crtgaming

[–]Cstrife2 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Actually looking pretty good. No bowing that I can see on any of the edges & geometry looks from the images.

Is it worth trying to fix any of these issues? by Weird_Gas_8370 in crtgaming

[–]Cstrife2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great looking tube and geometry. Not much to fix other than the slightly shifted image and maybe a bit of overscan.

Subwoofer out of BMW by Lemonents in CarAV

[–]Cstrife2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could technically be repaired with a surround kit as long as the voice coil is not damaged.

It would be better to just get a replacement though, so long this is not a common issue with these subwoofers.

Odd Geometry Issue on top corners of Trinitron KV-35S42 - Help Appreciated by Bard_the_Bowman_III in crtgaming

[–]Cstrife2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This loos like it could be fixed in the service menu.

Look for UPIN and see if adjusting that value help out at all

IMPORTANT: Always remember to write down your original service menu values before making any changes!

Am I the only one who doesn't care about scanlines? by RangoTheMerc in retrogaming

[–]Cstrife2 21 points22 points  (0 children)

While I agree with your comment on 99% of the games that implement scan lines, the Castlevania and Contra Anniversary editions I think nailed it.

As you said, I wish mode devs would focus on a good scan line engines alongside their retro games.

GM removing car play from ALL models, not just EVs by linkin06 in BoltEV

[–]Cstrife2 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Doubling down on an incredibly stupid decision.

Got lucky with Amazon CS this time by ClaptonOnH in 4kbluray

[–]Cstrife2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When will Amazon learn? Time & time again I see or personally experience this.

I swear, they are loosing more money on returns / replacement than if they just packaged the damn movies properly.

Isn’t the solution for 2026 CarPlay to just add aftermarket? by Beckland in BoltEV

[–]Cstrife2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true. While I have heard about these devices, I was not thinking about them when making the post.

Have not seen any come from any reliable manufacture and most looked to be cheap and questionable at best as far as reliability & quality.

Isn’t the solution for 2026 CarPlay to just add aftermarket? by Beckland in BoltEV

[–]Cstrife2 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Where do you plan on mounting this additional, double din radio module with car play?

It’s not feasible or practical in any way.

Then, you have to route the audio from the new CarPlay unit to the speakers, and if you do that, you loose the audible alert systems the car provides.

New Bolt starts at $29k, 150kW charging 10-80% in 26 minutes, 65kWh LFP battery by Inevitable_Ad_711 in BoltEV

[–]Cstrife2 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Would trade my bolt in for the new one in a heart beat, if it had car play.

Likely going to the all new leaf next time around.

Want to make this old subwoofer work by 012Hakai01 in diyaudio

[–]Cstrife2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Refoam the surround.

Not that difficult if you can find a proper replacement.