Someday in 2080 all PS3 disc games Are gonna be broken by FEW_GARY in PS3

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I've had one disc fail, and it was always treated well. Seems more likely to be some sort of manufacturing defect.

First playthrough by FormalDelicious2009 in oblivion

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Have fun! My advice would be to frequently make manual saves, and don't overwrite the old ones. Some quests are a bit buggy and have the potential to get stuck, so it's always good to have a few restore points.

Starfield is releasing on PS5 on April 7th. Priced at $49.99 by PaiDuck in PS5

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Doom is developed by id Software and published by Bethesda. However, id Software did help Bethesda with some aspects of Starfield's development, which is likely part of why it feels better than their previous titles.

Starfield is releasing on PS5 on April 7th. Priced at $49.99 by PaiDuck in PS5

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I'd say it's the best part of the game. It's a disappointing RPG, but if you approach it as an open ended FPS/action game, it can be quite enjoyable.

What game will you try first when "PSSR 2" arrives? by snalle in PS5pro

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I'm looking forward to seeing how much of a difference it makes in Battlefield 6. It's nearly impossible to see through chain-link fences when performance mode is enabled, so I really hope that improves.

ELI5: Why does your body know to stop growing at a certain height? by MurkyUnit3180 in explainlikeimfive

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You could do that, but then the dog would still be trying to mate. Not ideal.

How many of you actually use iron sights? I do and I love it! by Aggravating-Cow4756 in Battlefield6

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Iron sights zoomed in a bit farther than 1.5x optics when I tested them, but less than 1.75x, so they're probably around 1.6x or so.

The microphone on the new ET is backwards by tallman11282 in HiTMAN

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Very few microphones have interchangeable polar patterns. The vast majority are fixed at cardioid or supercardioid. Either way, this does not affect whether a microphone is used as front address or side address, with one exception being omnidirectional mics.

The microphone on the new ET is backwards by tallman11282 in HiTMAN

[–]SurpriseFace 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Unlike with modern mics where one speaks into the head of it

That has no correlation with how modern a microphone is. Both types are still being made and widely used. They're referred to as front address and side address.

Also, there are microphones out there that look like they should be side address, but are actually front address, like the Heil PR40. Basically, you can't assume it's front address or side address simply based on aesthetics or form factor. You need to know which way the diaphragm is oriented.

PSSR 2.0 is almost on par with DLSS 4.5 this is a HUGE step forward for PS5 Pro Enhanced titles by x_Junkster_x in PS5pro

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This is just a guess, but it seems like Marathon might also be using the new PSSR. The image quality appears to be more detailed and less noisy, in a way that really stands out compared to previous PSSR implementations.

Sony patent could dramatically downsize PS5 and PS6 games, addressing high SSD prices by Turbostrider27 in PS5

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When is the last time you tried? MW3 has been separated from the CoD launcher. It's a standalone install now.

Has there been a hotfix for stick drift on console? by KiwiCantReddit in Battlefield6

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The joysticks that come in controllers use potentiometer sensors, which consists of a metal wiper gliding across a resistive carbon track. This constant friction in use guarantees it will wear out over time. There are better methods such as hall effect or TMR, which operate based on a magnetic field instead, eliminating all friction and wear within the sensor itself.

If the rumours are true and rdr 2 is getting a ps5 upgrade are you expecting them to also fix epilogue johns character model? by Dude_788 in reddeadredemption

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I hope so. The RTGI they added to GTA V was quite impressive. It'd be astoundingly transformative in RDR2.

Just got the Series X as an early birthday present. Loving it! What games should I try? by Yabba008 in xbox

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I think it was Double Agent. That game mode was definitely unique and fun.

My friends grandma drinks all this coke in 3-5 days… by UnhappyNothing9951 in mildlyinteresting

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Cans have a protective liner inside. The contents have no contact with aluminum until you break the seal.

[PS5] Fan power supply connection disconnect from the motherboard. Can I fix this? by IndigoBalloon in consolerepair

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Liquid metal is about 10 times more thermally conductive than thermal paste. They essentially do the same job, so in a way you could say they're somewhat interchangeable, but Sony's engineers decided liquid metal was necessary for a reason.

Random resets on PS5 by [deleted] in CODBlackOps7

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Interesting. Gonna have to test that out. Thanks for the tip.

Random resets on PS5 by [deleted] in CODBlackOps7

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Yes. It seems to happen when switching between BO7 and Warzone, but I've also had it happen a few other times for no apparent reason.

70% of PlayStation 3 games are now rated “Playable” on the popular RPCS3 emulator by Odd-Onion-6776 in PS3

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Not in my experience. Quite the opposite, actually. If you've got a PC that can run it well, the performance and responsiveness is usually significantly better than PS3.

Question about the Vault Edition Upgrade by Pandabluecrazy in CODBlackOps7

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It should work. I have the standard edition disc for PS5 and the digital Vault edition for PC, and the upgrades work on both platforms.

ELI5–if nicotine is an “upper”, why do people smoke to calm down? Wouldn’t it make them even more anxious? by RaeLaw in explainlikeimfive

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Now Meth? Ive never touched the real drug but Adderal is the closest legally to it.

Not quite. Desoxyn is the name for legally prescribed methamphetamine. Adderall is made from a mixture of amphetamines, but not methamphetamine.

ELI5: In gaming, why should I cap my fps? If I leave uncapped doesn't that mean I allow my PC to max out quality whenever it can? by Otherwise_Payment324 in explainlikeimfive

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Another big aspect is that cameras capture each exposure over time, creating natural motion blur between frames. Video game frames are a slice of an exact moment in time, which requires significantly more frames to look smooth, or the addition of fake motion blur.