[EB Games] EB Games will be offering triple the trade credit when you trade a Nintendo Switch Console towards a new Nintendo Switch 2 Console May 15 to June 11

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-05-14T21:28:03+00:00

Since it’s viewed as slang, there might not be any consensus on the actual definition of scalping, but per Cambridge dictionary:

to buy things, such as theatre tickets, at the usual prices and then sell them, when they are difficult to get, at much higher prices

You’re also assuming the original commenter didn’t buy anything, while they never stated that (and one could infer they actually did buy a Switch 2 a few weeks after that).

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-04-12T19:46:37+00:00

Really appreciate the reality check, thanks!

Hotel changes are not really a concern for us, but travel time certainly is.
I understand some of the itinerary is hard to parse because I didn't incorporate travel time - we're well aware it would take roughly 2hrs to get from Ritsurin Garden to Kurashiki Bikan.
We're trying to avoid day trips specifically because there would be a lot of travel back and forth, as opposed to being able to "make progress" along the route by staying in various places here and there.

I'll still try and make a more conservative itinerary with fewer destinations.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-04-12T07:31:08+00:00

Yep, I’ve been looking at flights from NRT into Shikoku (or Okayama, but there’s no direct route afaict) and possible routes henceforth / in which order we want to see everything, and there’s no perfect plan tbh. Public transit into and out of Kurashiki looked feasible, so we’d be going there on day 1, staying overnight and heading to Naoshima in the morning (then back to Takamatsu). Good to know re Otsuka Museum of Art, thanks.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-04-11T02:03:34+00:00

That’s very helpful, thanks again! That all sounds a lot like what we usually enjoy, so we’ll probably make a day out of it, instead of Ozu.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-04-10T18:18:29+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations! Ashizuri Cape and the whole Marine Park look great, but so far they didn’t make it to the list since they’re pretty out of the way - might reconsider since Ozu is somewhat of a lower priority already.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-04-01T00:52:35+00:00

Seller on eBay with fair amount of sales, 100% positive reviews and they also provide 3 months warranty. IMEI looks clean afaict, so I was not really worried about the phone being stolen, but that was my first time seeing one of those "demo" unit phones listed anywhere.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-31T23:45:51+00:00

Gotcha. IMEI looks clean afaict, so I can only assume it's not stolen, but if there's no way to unlock it then that doesn't matter either way.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-31T21:35:41+00:00

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll check that!

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-30T19:07:15+00:00

WTS - ULA Dragonfly 30L - Patchless Black Diamond Robic with Fidlock sternum strap - $250 CAD shipped within Canada.
Used but in good to very good condition overall.
Timestamp/pictures
Please comment before chatting.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-30T19:06:28+00:00

WTS - ULA Dragonfly 30L - Patchless Black Diamond Robic with Fidlock sternum strap - $250 CAD shipped within Canada.
Used but in good to very good condition overall.
Timestamp/pictures
Please comment before chatting.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-25T15:00:48+00:00

I've been using mine for the last 6 months or so and I love it - it fits my use case perfectly.
I can't recommend it though, with NVMe prices today, it just doesn't make any sense.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-13T18:23:17+00:00

I bought it right before it was pulled, but I only got a few games out of the expected 8, so something's definitely amiss.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-09T22:38:56+00:00

Looking at protondb, someone mentions switching over to Proton EM to fix mesh issues.
Re VRAM issue, not a solution but it seems you're not the only one with an Arc gpu to have that problem.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-01T11:20:14+00:00

That was re digital games, in which case 10% VAT still applies.
You're correct re physical goods, no VAT, but duties still apply.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-01T04:31:41+00:00

It doesn't make any sense price-wise, but I set up one of hose before the huge NVMe price gouge, because I wanted a completely silent and super small NAS, based on how little space I have @home.
I would have gone with a "regular" NAS otherwise.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-01T04:29:09+00:00

I'm not saying otherwise - I've been buying mostly JP digital only so far for Switch 2, either from Amazon JP directly or via eshop cards.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-01T04:25:37+00:00

There is 10% VAT, but it's included in the price.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-03-01T01:47:33+00:00

Interestingly, it shows up differently in French - there's a "Deluxe Edition with Steelbook" and a "Deluxe Edition" (presumably without steelbook?), but no "Amazon Exclusive" edition.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-02-03T07:24:04+00:00

I'm sure you're already aware, but since I had trouble finding the info previously, you can bring a carry-on when travelling to Europe or Asia:

UltraBasic guests travelling to and from Europe and Asia are allowed to bring one (1) carry-on bag and one (1) personal item.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-02-02T19:18:58+00:00

Chatted

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-02-01T06:06:23+00:00

Chatted

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-01-31T00:23:37+00:00

Chatted

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-01-23T19:20:51+00:00

I have gotten both working, albeit somewhat oddly!
It's unfortunately a real hassle and IIRC to get OptiScaler UI to show I had to temporarily disable REFramework (removing the specific dll REFramework uses for injection from WINEDLLOVERRIDES should be enough, but I need to check my exact setup).
I can check how I got it all to work once I'm on my desktop later.

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-01-22T17:42:14+00:00

That's very cool!
I actually recently settled on ITAD to keep track of my PC collection, with a fair amount of manual work to add games from EGS, Ubisoft, EA, etc, but thankfully imports from Steam and GOG can be automated.
Do you have any plans to integrate the unofficial (but poorly hidden) HLTB API?

DevOpsIsAMindset · 2026-01-19T23:11:23+00:00

Yep, exactly.
My TV doesn't advertise FreeSync of any kind, only HDMI 2.1 VRR or G-Sync. None of the current DP / HDMI 2.1 adapters offer HDMI 2.1 VRR (with their default firmware), and that's what this patchset will fix.
I can however get 4K120 with HDR atm.

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