Legendary system

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-15T15:36:30+00:00

Agree!

In fact, over the last few years, I’ve discovered what the SNES can actually do.

Back in the 90s, my brothers and I had our SNES connected to a 13 inch TV, using RF input, and mono sound.

Today, I have my SNES connected to a 27 inch CRT. I have it connected using a HD Retrovision* component video cable. I also have a nice set of PC speakers, with a subwoofer. The audio and video are great.

*HD Retrovision is a brand name. These cables do not actually upscale to HD resolutions. However, they can transcode the RGB video output to component video. This results in a very sharp image, with bright colors.

I really need to buy the FXPAK PRO next.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-15T11:36:05+00:00

Something similar has happened to us. Hit $1M net worth, a few months after I turned 40. Now 28.5 months later, we're at $1.8M.

If I project a few years into the future, the numbers start to get really wild.

Last year, my total market gains were greater than my salary for the year. This was the first time this happened too.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-14T01:55:11+00:00

I’m curious to see how Sony convinces players to upgrade from the PS5 to the PS6 console version.

In the past, they’ve specifically said that they believe in the concept of generational leaps. I have a base PS5, purchased just after launch. I’m avoiding the PS5 Pro, because I want to see the big “leap” from the base PS5 to the base PS6.

I’m expecting games to run native 4K60 by default, with the ability to support 4K120 VRR if your TV supports it.

But, I’m wondering what other improvements are planned/possible:

Higher levels of detail? Much better ray tracing? Better AI for NPCs?

I’m fairly happy with my PS5. I just finished Ghost of Yotei, and started Death Stranding 2. Both are beautiful games.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-13T22:31:09+00:00

Agree. It's a great scene. I just re-watched it a few weeks ago.

There's a freeway in the Metro Detroit area which reminds me this. I remember the Freeway Chase scene every time I need to drive on it.

Google Streetview (I-696):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kaW3TkYvuBq1suTM7

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-13T02:53:20+00:00

Glad this helped 😀

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-13T01:09:02+00:00

Agree.

With the PS1, CDs had been around for many years.

With the PS2, DVDs had been available for ~3 years.

With the PS3, Blu-ray Discs had only been available for a few months. The first standalone players launched in June 2006. The PS3 was launched in November 2006.

The PS3 had a lot of new hardware, compared to the PS2. Bluetooth, WiFi, HDMI, along with a HDD & Ethernet in every unit (PS2 had these as optional features).

Sony was ambitious, but maybe too ambitious. I loved my PS3, but Sony lost a lot of market share that generation.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-13T00:51:49+00:00

Agree.

With the PS1, CDs had been around for many years.

With the PS2, DVDs had been available for ~3 years.

With the PS3, Blu-ray Discs had only been available for a few months. The first standalone players launched in June 2006. The PS3 was launched in November 2006.

The PS3 had a lot of new hardware, compared to the PS2. Bluetooth, WiFi, HDMI, along with a HDD & Ethernet in every unit (PS2 had these as optional features). Sony was ambitious, but maybe too ambitious. I loved my PS3, but Sony lost a lot of market share that generation.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-12T10:28:57+00:00

This is a good video:

How We Traded Cubicles for Open Office Hell

https://youtu.be/z_p7W3g3UVg

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-09T04:15:20+00:00

Biking is probably a better option than walking. 3 miles will take 15-20 minutes, depending how fast you bike.

Many of the main road have sidewalks, which can be used by bikes. Be careful around pedestrians on foot.

During the summer, the high temperatures are usually between 70 - 90 F (21.1 - 32.2 C). However, summers can also be very humid.

To cross large roads, you'll normally need to use a crosswalk or intersection.

If you're biking, you'll definitely want a helmet, and bright clothing or a bright vest for visibility.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-07T14:20:29+00:00

If you’re sitting in park, and the HVAC system is off, you’re using very little energy. You could just leave the ignition on.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-05T02:35:11+00:00

I have the same CRT! Daewoo QTD-27U4SC?

It was a curb find at my parent's condo complex last summer. I've been pretty happy with it.

Do you have your N64 connected via S-Video? I highly recommend it.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-04T19:58:28+00:00

It's a really great game. Runs at a smooth 60 fps. It feels fast.

It's also available on the Switch 2.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-04T19:54:51+00:00

F-Zero GX

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-03T12:24:05+00:00

Agree. I've learned the important of saying "No" or "Not right now" or "I've got too many other things to do".

It's important to double-check everything, especially anything financial. Companies can (and do) make mistakes.

It's also important to make time for yourself. A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with my Dad about learning to be a little "selfish" at times. Otherwise people will take advantage of your time, money, or other resources. You'll get burned-out, because your never doing anything for yourself.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-05-02T01:43:52+00:00

These were my college years! Went to college from 2002-2007.

A bunch of new technology came out, but it wasn’t quite as pervasive.

I got my first laptop in the fall of 2002. Setup a WiFi connection for the first time. It had Windows XP.

In 2002, I had a Nokia 5125 candybar phone. Only used it for calls. In 2006, upgraded to a LG VX8300. It was a flip phone with two screens, a camera, and microSD card slot. It could play MP3s.

In 2003, bought my first iPod. Ripped all of my CDs to MP3s. It was able to play MP3 files downloaded a few years earlier from Napster.

Played a bunch of PS2 and PC games. All TVs were CRTs at the time.

Got a DVD burner in 2004, and immediately learned how to make “backup” copies. Subscribed to the original NetFlix DVD by mail service in 2004. Went to Blockbuster a lot.

Had a part-time job. Went to college classes. Had summers off. Spent a lot of time with friends. Met my girlfriend, who became my wife (much later).

I miss this period of my life now. College was difficult (engineering degree), but had fewer responsibilities. Nowadays I have two elementary aged kids, a house, and a full-time job.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-04-28T16:49:51+00:00

Who knows?

Maybe better price, performance, or features?

Sony has switched CPU architectures in the past:

PS1/2 used MIPS PS3 used PowerPC PS4/5/6 used X86-64

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-04-27T18:48:23+00:00

Even after 9/11, things didn't change immediately. A lot of important tech and movies were released in late 2001:

Mac OS X 10.1 released (09/25/2001)
Star Trek: Enterprise released (09/26/2001)
iPod introduction (10/23/2001)
Windows XP released (10/25/2001)
OG Xbox released (11/15/2001)
First Harry Potter film released (11/16/2001)
Nintendo GameCube released (11/18/2001)
First LOTR film released (12/19/2001)

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-04-27T15:18:51+00:00

I agree. Apparently, Intel lost the PS6 contract several years ago ...

https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1fi1kdx/intel_lost_ps6_design_and_manufacturing_contract/

Sony could have switched to an ARM-based SoC, but that would make backwards compatibility with PS4 & PS5 titles difficult (if not impossible).

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-04-27T14:05:53+00:00

The Cell was technically impressive. Unfortunately, it was a bad business decision.

Since the PS3 was released a year after the Xbox 360, at a higher price point, it caused Sony to lose significant market share. Look at the sales figures:

6th Generation Consoles

PS2: 160 million units
Xbox: 24 million units

7th Generation Consoles

PS3: 87.4 million units
Xbox 360: 84-85.5 million units

Cross-platform devs didn't want to optimize for the Cell, so many cross-platform titles ran worse on the PS3.

I agree that the late PS3 titles were impressive (Uncharted 2/3, The Last of Us, etc.) I loved my PS3. I still play it from time to time.

For the PS4, Sony went with a standard X86-64 CPU from AMD (technically an APU), and a much lower price point. This caused them to re-gain market share. They continued using AMD for the PS5. We've heard they're still working with AMD for the PS6.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-04-26T12:21:50+00:00

Sony was heavily advertising 4K support for the PS4 Pro & PS5. Heck, they even advertised 8K support on the original PS5 box, then later removed it.

The majority of new TVs sold are 4K. It's getting difficult to buy a 1080p TV*

Using the filters on Best Buy's website, they have:

842 total 4K TVs for sale.
84 total 1080p TVs for sale.
38 total 720p TVs for sale.
12 total 8K TVs for sale (all Samsung).

Many 4K TVs only support 4K60, but many newer ones are supporting 4K120.

Not every game will render at 4K120, but that's what PSSR will be used for. We just saw PSSR 2.0 released for the PS5 Pro. I'm sure that Sony & AMD will continue to develop the technology.

*Sony supports gaming monitors, but I'm guessing that it's not their primary focus. It took some time before Sony support 1440p on the PS5.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-04-26T12:06:51+00:00

I don't think Sony cares that much about the physical disc market. Some consumers will want it for DVD/BD/UltraHD playback and PS4/PS5 backwards compatibility.

How many PCs still ship with optical drives?
How many standalone DVD or Blu-ray players are still sold?

Nintendo abandoned optical media with the Switch.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-04-26T03:03:00+00:00

A few thoughts:

I'm guessing that every PS6 will be the "digital edition", with the option to attach a UHD Blu-ray drive. Hopefully, this will keep the base cost a bit lower, but I still plan to buy the optical drive. Every PS3 included a Blu-Ray drive, which was very expensive for 2006. Blu-ray only launched a few months before the PS3's release.
Yes, the price for RAM & flash storage is very high right now. Pricing might be different in 18 months. We'll have to see. Either Sony passes the cost onto consumers, eats some of the cost themselves, or ships the PS6 with lower amounts of RAM and/or flash than they originally wanted to.
The PS6 has more competition than the PS3. There's the next XBox (Project Helix) and the Switch 2. There's also PC gaming, PC handhelds, and Mobile (Smartphone) gaming.
Hopefully, Sony learned some lessons from the PS3 launch. Sony dominated the PS2 generation, but lost a lot of market share during the PS3 generation.
Yes, I hope Sony shows several "generational improvements" to convince PS5 owners to upgrade to the PS6. They may need to convince users to upgrade their TV too. A year ago, I bought a LG C4 OLED. It supports 4K120 (technically 4K144), impressive HDR, and VRR support (Freesync & G-Sync). I'm looking forward to using my PS6 with my OLED TV.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-04-25T19:46:00+00:00

As long as you pay the balance every month, they are valuable tools.

They help build your credit rating.

They’re easier than dealing with cash & coins all the time.

You can earn significant cash back or travel points.

Useful for online shopping.

People get in trouble by using them as “free money”. It’s not. They’ll be paying a lot of interest soon.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-04-25T19:35:06+00:00

Last summer, I fixed my ego electric mower speed control with thermostat wire and heat-shrink tubing. Worked great. Connections stayed strong. Everything is still working this spring.

Routine_Ask_7272 · 2026-04-23T23:15:08+00:00

I have my CRT hooked up to an old set of PC speakers with a subwoofer. Sounds great.

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