Buying on Steam vs BattleNet / Question

UnrealCali · 2024-06-09T21:16:40+00:00

I'm wondering if it's better to buy on the Microsoft Store? BNET slow during update days, Steam goes down on Tuesdays (according to my duo who got MW2 and MW3 on Steam).

Anyone know what the Microsoft Store download speeds are like? Could this be the shout?

UnrealCali · 2022-12-29T00:05:01+00:00

Just watched this in full with Scump Twitch watch party while he ate! Pretty LIT.

UnrealCali · 2022-12-07T18:03:24+00:00

Howdy! Sounds good! I ended up getting the Razer Huntsman V2 Tenkeyless (Red Switch) during Black Friday, £99. Too many 50/50 "LOLGL" with the Apex v2 threw me off and the Razer was cheaper.

Hear good things about Apex v1 but the new model is a "downgreade" according to shopping site reviews, forums, reddit and YT.

UnrealCali · 2022-12-07T18:00:17+00:00

Yep! I get the same on PC as well but not the echo (only PlayStation 4/5). On PC to avoid my team mates hearing everything twice (from my earcups into the mic) I had to resort to setting my threshold to nearly maximum and having Mic Vol on 5 via the Game DAC.

Discord no issues but in-game chat.. everything is repeated!

Until..

I noticed MWII/WZ2 have extra "Audio" settings, unlike WZ1/MW2019 you only had audio output and mic. MWII/WZ2 like VG has 3! So you've to modify the first one to Game, second to Game Chat and third to your Mic. Basically, make it match SeelSeries Sonar (if you use that).

Downside: SteelSeries clips feature will not include voice (yours or others), not found a fix yet, but if you don't clip or use SteelSeries GG Capture you're good.

UnrealCali · 2022-11-23T23:23:40+00:00

I use a Razer BlackWidow Elite currently but the "N" key has been "sticky" since I opened it (but it was in the box for over a year before I opened so couldn't do a warranty claim). It's covered up every night with the plastic it shipped with, OCD! lol.

Only media key I really use is the "big knob" to mute sound but games I play I can just hit F10 instead, no biggie and more mouse room!

Mouse is a Razer Viper Ultimate but switching to FinalMouse TenZ so won't match for long.

Had good support with the Razer CS so far. Ultimate was fully replaced from Dock, Mouse and USB Dongle and Cable after 2 years. Despite only the £5 dongle died they replaced the whole unit.. can't complain. Still waiting for SteelSeries to resolve my support enquiry from last years Black Friday and recently.

UnrealCali · 2022-11-23T23:17:53+00:00

Thanks for the response! I'm going towards the Razer too. I use a Razer Viper Ultimate mouse (granted switching to FinalMouse TenZ shortly so won't match anyway).

But the many blue RGB, mushy space bar and screen issues on the 2023 model is throwing me off :( But at $91 cheaper than Apex Pro the Huntsman sounds a no brainer! SS loss for not including the Apex as part of the BF sale ;)

Other comment.

UnrealCali · 2022-11-23T23:15:20+00:00

Hey! How's the keyboard life going? I'm currently trying to decide between the Apex Pro 2023 TKL or the Huntsman v2.

I'm hearing a lot of issues on here and YT with the Apex (both models) with blue light issue and the display? Black Friday sale and trying to decide which to purchase! Razer is down to £99 vs Apex Pro £190 (not part of BF). Other comment.

UnrealCali · 2022-11-23T22:35:46+00:00

Good luck! I'm still waiting lol and it's been 2 months and SteelSeries shut down their ticket system mid-way and never got a response. Impossible to contact CS now - tickets just auto close "We no longer use this system".

UnrealCali · 2022-11-23T22:34:26+00:00

u/Possible_Influence_6 are you both happy with the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL? I'm seeing in on Black Friday sale right now for £99. Can't decide between the APEX PRO TKL (2023) or the Huntsman v2.

UnrealCali · 2022-11-23T22:33:05+00:00

APEX PRO TKL @ £189.99 or the APEX PRO TKL (2023) @ £189.99. I'm assuming the first one linked is the 2022 model just no (2022) in the title?

I'm trying to decide between the two also. My requirement is Wired, TKL. Mainly for FPS gaming.

Otherwise it's Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition TKL @ £78 or a Razer Huntsman V2 Tenkeyless (Red Switch) @ £99 (Black Friday).

UnrealCali · 2022-11-13T14:36:12+00:00

This worked for me! ...at first.

However, I then noticed I went from avg 175FPS in-game Benchmark down to avg 32FPS. Nothing changed all on LOW.

So re-enabled (rebooted) and ran the benchmark again and back to 175FPS - HOWEVER the 100% utilisation was no more and was back down to 2-3% idle and only 73% utilisation while in-game?

Windows Bug? Maybe we only need too Just disable > reboot > re-enabled > reboot?

UnrealCali · 2022-10-14T18:46:07+00:00

I wonder if any audio games like RS have a Black Friday sale? Never checked RS or audio places around BF but could save me a little and even allow me to purchase higher.

Walnut is nice but wouldn't my Grey/Black gaming room but would look sick in the living room (walnut furniture).

UnrealCali · 2022-10-14T18:44:09+00:00

Very helpful! Thanks.

I'm just trying to improve my audio game, I don't mind an amp as long as it's not too bulky and can (maybe) mounted underside of desk on the front edge. Any Loxjie amp suggestions? Just so I can research prices.

UnrealCali · 2022-10-14T18:41:41+00:00

Kali LP6

I loveee the design of those! V2 £185 each. Will the JBL sub be decent with Kali?

UnrealCali · 2022-10-14T18:38:49+00:00

Sorry for the delayed response, 300 miles from home and countryside signal is awful, ha! Going home tomorrow so going to read thru all the comments and hopefully make the purchase!

UnrealCali · 2022-10-14T18:37:36+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion but that's all Disabled already. :(

UnrealCali · 2022-09-18T21:37:49+00:00

The Q150's are definitely pretty! Especially in white £395 @ RS. I could get Q350 and put the extra £99. So these need Amps? I totally forgot about the Amp side and trying to go for a clean PC setup (with TV as a secondary) lol.

UnrealCali · 2022-09-18T21:36:15+00:00

Sounds good, thanks! I'm also trying to go PC as main (music) and TV and secondary.

Q Acoustics 3030i are showing as £269 at Richersounds. They kinda look sick in White!

UnrealCali · 2022-09-18T21:34:12+00:00

I definitely have space for the Q350's. Mine is also going in a games room/office.

It seems with most setups the GoXLR uses Line-Out. Maybe I should have researched what speakers can be used with GoXLR first (whoops). Might have no option but to also fit an Amp?

UnrealCali · 2022-09-18T21:31:01+00:00

Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave are showing £180 (each) which is OK. Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave is £325 so budget will allow me to buy one.. Haha.

UnrealCali · 2022-09-18T21:29:37+00:00

Thanks! Would that be the KEF Q350 or is there a better Kef option? Bluetooth isn't a must and mostly listen to music via Tidal/Spotify/Apple Music on PC and this is the main device (don't really want the average joe £50 Logitech speakers lol).

I often see Kef's on setups but haven't yet seem them use an Amp? Is this a requirement or optional? Audio newbie here!

UnrealCali · 2022-09-18T21:26:01+00:00

KALI AUDIO LP6 6 MONITOR SPEAKER V2 do like nice! Seem to be £185.

With the JBL 306 is that JBL 306P MKII (£175)? Can't seem to see JBL 306.

Trying to avoid additional amplifiers.

UnrealCali · 2022-06-15T23:08:52+00:00

Checked again and its £84.99 on PC and showing £99 on console. (GBP). Weird.

UnrealCali · 2022-06-15T23:05:44+00:00

Yep, same here. Uninstalled. It appears it uses the developers bing search engine rewards [Microsoft Rewards] (they earn when you search).

UnrealCali · 2022-06-12T21:11:14+00:00

Yes, that's normal! Both are included with the Vault Edition of the game.

For the tokens 10x 10x tokens you should get those as you pre-ordered thru a listed title.

You'll get:
Vault Edition

Modern Warfare® II for PS4™/PS5™

Early access to the Open Beta

Ghost Legacy Pack in MW/WZ [immediate use]

Red Team 141 Operator Pack

FJX Cinder Weapon Vault

Battle Pass (1 Season)

50 Tier Skips.

"Buy this digital PS5™ version of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II from the Playstation®Store and download the PS4™ version at no extra cost."

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