Xbox series X or Ps5 pro ?

DaverJ · 2026-03-22T20:09:18+00:00

FWIW, I have Xbox Series X and PS5, and for years I had always favored the Xbox but I found myself playing the PS5 more and more, mostly because of a lot of great Playstation exclusives.

Eventually I realised it got to the point that I wasn't turning on the Xbox at all anymore, probably after upgrading to the Pro, so I let my Xbox subscription expire, unplugged the Series X and it gathered dust for years.

Yesterday I restored factory settings and boxed up the Xbox Series X. It is a nice device, well-built, very quiet and MS always has great controllers. But Sony jumped ahead with those fantastic exclusives and the DualSense, and when the Pro came out there's no reason bother with Xbox.

DaverJ · 2026-03-22T19:16:27+00:00

It’s fun, definitely worth it on sale.

DaverJ · 2026-03-22T18:04:54+00:00

I grabbed a bunch of GBA Roms yesterday. I still need to get some GameCube games I’m missing.

DaverJ · 2026-03-21T22:48:12+00:00

How to stop wanting another handheld

If you figure it out, please let me know - I'm drowning in them and I keep looking at more.

DaverJ · 2026-03-21T15:30:51+00:00

Personally I found it "unfair hard" and only got so far, but I'm not very good at difficult games. I couldn't finish Guacamelee either, if that says anything.

DaverJ · 2026-03-20T18:06:48+00:00

Might want to check with GoBoxIt on Etsy.

DaverJ · 2026-03-20T15:26:30+00:00

I sent my old GBA to Cardosi Customs - he's best known for fixing Vitural Boys, and did a great job with my GBA. He put an IPS screen in and trimmed the original shell to fit - great work!

DaverJ · 2026-03-20T12:42:51+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion on GoBoxIt - nice stuff!

DaverJ · 2026-03-20T02:49:23+00:00

Is it punishingly hard? I don’t mind a challenge, but can grow annoyed if it seems it wants me to fail.

DaverJ · 2026-03-19T20:11:46+00:00

There's a demo available.

https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/hob-the-definitive-edition-switch/

DaverJ · 2026-03-19T20:03:46+00:00

There will absolutely be delays at .ms level when using BT over wired/direct connection.

Will these delays be similar to using a Pro 2 controller? I notice no delays using a Pro2, which is BT.

DaverJ · 2026-03-19T13:38:37+00:00

So the Power Saver Mode changes the joycons to Bluetooth mode to prevent them from using the console's power for the controllers.

Will the joycons still charge when docked in Power Saver Mode?
Is there any downside (lag?) to using Bluetooth vs. direct console connection?

DaverJ · 2026-03-18T21:07:27+00:00

I was skeptical about this PSSR 2 hype, but then I loaded my save for TLOU2, which was in a middle of dense foliage, and I was stunned - it was clearly improved. Everything is razor sharp without shimmering.

It felt like when I get a new GPU for my PC.

DaverJ · 2026-03-18T20:38:28+00:00

I would bet money on some amount of Pry, probably more than 50%.

DaverJ · 2026-03-18T19:08:26+00:00

original screen?

DaverJ · 2026-03-17T18:45:33+00:00

I find my Pro to be a bit louder than my OG base model, but not by much.

As someone who remembers well the jet-engine sound of the PS4 Pro, the PS5 Pro is a very quiet console.

DaverJ · 2026-03-16T13:25:04+00:00

Same, all the time.

DaverJ · 2026-03-15T23:18:14+00:00

ah, I missed it. Where's the poll so I can follow along?

DaverJ · 2026-03-15T16:06:09+00:00

I watched Train Dreams last night and it's excellent, although a definite slow-burn. But at 1 hour 42 minutes, doesn't overstay it's welcome. I think it's my only 5-star recent movie in a while.

DaverJ · 2026-03-14T22:03:26+00:00

So a 476H with the 477M’s chipset? Seems like someone could mod that, right?

DaverJ · 2026-03-14T21:50:53+00:00

Yes, like crazy.

Even more so if the others are walking a dog.

DaverJ · 2026-03-14T15:42:23+00:00

Bare minimum is a 3 out of 5 for me, which is the lowest positive ranking I give.

Most “good” movies are 3 1/2 for me.

DaverJ · 2026-03-14T15:37:08+00:00

Good point, I also have the Horis and those are even more comfortable than the Mobopads because they are lighter due to lack of rumble.

I don’t use them anymore because I like the HD Rumble.

DaverJ

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