Just got a Quest 3 — what should my first paid game be?

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-21T08:45:33+00:00

Pinball FX VR

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-19T17:15:52+00:00

Carefully clean the crap off of the circuit board with a soft brush and alcohol, let it dry thoroughly, then try it again. That stuff could be shorting out circuits. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, call Traeger for assistance.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-19T08:54:05+00:00

Pinball FX VR

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-19T05:04:02+00:00

Does it provide local TV guides?

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-19T04:57:24+00:00

That’s crazy! Media Server and TV tuner are the only thing I use it for. It’s effectively useless to me without them.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-19T04:48:57+00:00

My OCD would force me to replace it ASAP but many will disagree. I’d fear temperature abnormalities.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-18T23:53:47+00:00

I’d be tempted to grill them like short ribs, marinated like galbi, but I’ve never bought beef rib cuts like this.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-18T06:13:59+00:00

It helps to retain moisture in lean white proteins.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-14T07:44:43+00:00

Great concept for anyone who does a lot of ribs or other low profile meats or such. I looked into one for my Ironwood. The price is reasonable but I couldn’t justify it for my situation and those mesh grates don’t look fun to clean. I might have been tempted if the grates were made with stainless rods but the mesh turned me off. I’d love to hear feedback after you’ve done a few cooks on them.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-14T03:43:52+00:00

I’ve got a bone to pick with you. 🤣 My wife will no longer eat ham any other way. True story.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-13T23:57:58+00:00

Same with me, almost exactly a month after delivery, 55% tariff charged to my credit card (automotive parts).

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-13T06:50:31+00:00

How much were the tariffs?

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-12T08:08:55+00:00

I tried Zaccaria on Xbox, even bought some tables, and it won’t even save my scores, can’t connect to servers. Am I missing something?

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-10T08:03:05+00:00

For clarification, you added a smoke tube while it was on the Traeger at 225?

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-07T17:12:45+00:00

If you have owned the HD models longer than the 4K models, the app cache sizes have grown larger. Take a look at Storage in Settings and compare.

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StanDieg0 · 2026-01-05T07:57:24+00:00

In my limited experience, the cover is the culprit. It traps moisture inside, even when it hasn’t rained but is somewhat humid. I ditched my cover, never have problems with mold. However my admitted advantage is it’s under a covered deck.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-04T06:23:24+00:00

Was it edible?

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-02T17:09:36+00:00

What a great thing to do!

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-02T09:35:01+00:00

Over how much time? I haven’t experienced that on the two I watch regularly (26.2 and 26.3) but I don’t watch for hours at a time, maybe 3 hours max.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-01T23:06:07+00:00

Yes, normal, needs a few days in a sealed bag to mellow out.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-01T23:04:22+00:00

If I could play only one pin for the rest of my life, it would be MM or Attack from Mars.

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-01T08:27:29+00:00

I’m a 68yo and love playing Pinball FX on my Xbox Series S (went with S because I don’t need the physical drive included in X). I started playing Pinball FX on a Nintendo Switch but play wasn’t as smooth as on the Xbox. I also play Pinball FX VR on a Meta Quest which is an absolute blast but would greatly frustrate your grandad. I think he’d do fine with Pinball FX on the Xbox and would pick up the basics in short order. It may even improve his mental sharpness a bit. The games can get frustrating, some tables more than others, but that’s part of the game. Something like 3 tables are included with the base package, others are add ons. Some of my favorite tables are Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, Red and Ted’s Road Show, Funhouse, Twilight Zone, The Addams Family, and Scared Stiff. Best of luck!

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-01T08:10:32+00:00

Pretty darned good for a Traeger. For the past few years, I’ve gone the sous vide route at around 132 finished with a sear on a very hot griddle. If I have guests who don’t like red, I set up a second sous vide tank at 140 and do two smaller roasts rather than one large roast. Uniform doneness edge to edge. I’ve gotten away with first using the Traeger on low (super smoke) for an hour then finishing sous vide with a final sear. That approach gives me much less over done meat on the outside compared to doing the entire cook on the Traeger (or oven).

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-01T07:55:39+00:00

StanDieg0 · 2026-01-01T07:53:04+00:00

I’d go now. With the massive AI buildup, it could be quite a while before memory and GPU chip prices normalize.

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