The Gaming Thread (General Gaming Jibba Jabba)

[N0ddie]

Halo MCC is currently £14.99 on cdkeys for the version on Steam, I started the Reach campaign this afternoon and it’s buttery smooth with everything turned up. Barely wakes the pc up playing it 😂

Halo: The Master Chief Collection PC

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I bought the whole series for around £3 a few years ago. I fired Reach up for the 1st time a couple of weeks ago and was amazed at how little it taxes anything on the PC.

 

[mace¬]

Help me out. What was the car game where you could walk round your garage and look at your cars? Pretty sure it had an arcade game in it as well?

 

[Flat Eric]

Help me out. What was the car game where you could walk round your garage and look at your cars? Pretty sure it had an arcade game in it as well?

Project Gotham Racing?

 

[Euan94]

Sounds more like Test Drive Unlimited?

 

[mace¬]

Project Gotham Racing?

Thats it! Forgot all about that game. Just had a google and looks like PGR 2 is the one I remember

Whatever happened to it? Just stopped making it?

 

[Flat Eric]

Thats it! Forgot all about that game. Just had a google and looks like PGR 2 is the one I remember

Whatever happened to it? Just stopped making it?

Think it got taken over by Forza and the rest was history. Decent racing games in fairness

 

[Pistachio]

PGR4 on the 360 was brilliant. One of my favourites.

There was a mini game called Cat and Mouse. Basically tig in supercars. So much fun!

 

[SharkyUK]

This. This, right here, is fantastic news. It's early days so the video is more of a nostalgic look at the original. Play it again, Sam. Fisher.




TL;DR - a remake of the original Splinter Cell game, but using modern gaming tech and assets.

 

[boultonn]

This. This, right here, is fantastic news. It's early days so the video is more of a nostalgic look at the original. Play it again, Sam. Fisher.




TL;DR - a remake of the original Splinter Cell game, but using modern gaming tech and assets.

Was playing Blacklist the other day and wondering if we were ever going to see another splinter cell, but I'll settle for a remake.
Wouldn't want to know how many days I put into Chaos Theory.

 

[Ben]

I’ve finally got myself a Series X. How do I explain this one to the wife when it arrives?

 

[Cookie]

I’ve finally got myself a Series X. How do I explain this one to the wife when it arrives?

Buy her some new shoes

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Used to be really big into my gaming. Since moving out of home and being a little more career driven, I lack the time these days. So sad. Used to love blowing 8 hours on a great game of cod Zombies.

More recently, I redownloaded Civilization 5 and im really back into it. Love that its quite long but you can pick it up and put it down whenever I get the time.
Then the OH wanted to buy it on her Switch. Cant get it off her now 🤣

 

[mace¬]

Whilst looking to see if I could find Speedball 2 for the Xbox... I don't think I can.

I came across this...

Buy Police Simulator: Patrol Officers | Xbox

POLICE SIMULATOR: PATROL OFFICERS offers a Simulation Mode for veteran players looking for the most authentic experience, as well as a Casual Mode for players who want a more relaxing patrol around the streets of Brighton.

www.xbox.com

I wonder if you get extra points for shooting unarmed black people?

 

[mace¬]

I've got an issue with my Xbox Controller and can't seem to find the answer anywhere.

It only powers on if I keep my finger held on the power X button, let go it turns off. I've tried both my rechargeable batteries plus a set of AAs and still no luck.

Anyone any ideas on what it might be?

 

[Matt Cup]

I've got an issue with my Xbox Controller and can't seem to find the answer anywhere.

It only powers on if I keep my finger held on the power X button, let go it turns off. I've tried both my rechargeable batteries plus a set of AAs and still no luck.

Anyone any ideas on what it might be?

Dead pcb component. My day one did the same so sent it off to some fella to be fixed. IIRC it cost about a tenner.

 

[Rich-D]

Dead pcb component. My day one did the same so sent it off to some fella to be fixed. IIRC it cost about a tenner.

Same

 

[mace¬]

Dead pcb component. My day one did the same so sent it off to some fella to be fixed. IIRC it cost about a tenner.

Well it sort of works when hard cabled apart from the A button now.

Any idea where I can get it fixed?

Wanted an Elite though..... hmmmm good excuse?

 

[Matt Cup]

Well it sort of works when hard cabled apart from the A button now.

Any idea where I can get it fixed?

Wanted an Elite though..... hmmmm good excuse?

I found someone local who repaired them. Might be the same for you with a bit of looking around.

Wouldn’t bother with an elite controller. Had a first gen and it broke just out of warranty (stick drift) I believe the 2nd gen aren’t much better.

Either fix yours (can also buy full pcbs on eBay for cheap) or buy a new non elite Xbox controller.

 

[Flat Eric]

I've got a very similar issue with my PS4 controller as well. Can they be fixed then?

 

[mace¬]

Looks like a PCB board is £24.99 from a quick google.

I'm going to ignore all the sensible advice I got from the internet and buy the Elite as I want to play with the magnetic connectors

 

[Matt Cup]

I've got a very similar issue with my PS4 controller as well. Can they be fixed then?

Everything can be fixed, just best finding someone who knows what they are doing with them.

I’ve got a PS4 controller too that doesn’t recognise charging or even just being plugged in like a wired controller. That might be down to a dead battery but I’m not sure.

 

[Matt Cup]

Looks like a PCB board is £24.99 from a quick google.

I'm going to ignore all the sensible advice I got from the internet and buy the Elite as I want to play with the magnetic connectors

Fair enough.

I found it all a fad though.

Have a look at these too.

They use Hall effect sensor instead of the shitty potentiometers for the sticks. So any drift is eliminated.

 

[Rich-D]

Wouldn’t bother with an elite controller. Had a first gen and it broke just out of warranty (stick drift) I believe the 2nd gen aren’t much better.

To counter that, I still have my series 1 Elite controller and aside from the rubber grips peeling off (which I have now replaced) it still works perfectly and no stick drift, despite being several years old!

I've also have a series 2 Elite controller for just coming up 3 years, that had an issue with the RB button where it sometimes didn't register on first press, or needed a harder push than normal, but had that fixed under warranty.

 

[Rich-D]

Looks like a PCB board is £24.99 from a quick google.

I'm going to ignore all the sensible advice I got from the internet and buy the Elite as I want to play with the magnetic connectors

Prime Day next week, so hang fire a couple of days...

 

[Daz...]

I can confirm the Elite 2 will get stick drift (but you will be able to play with the magnetic connectors).

A controller with Hall effect sensors is much better as it completely eliminates the issue.

 

[Matt Cup]

I can confirm the Elite 2 will get stick drift (but you will be able to play with the magnetic connectors).

A controller with Hall effect sensors is much better as it completely eliminates the issue.

It’s annoying that manufacturers still use the old pot types. But then I suppose it wouldn’t get you buying a new controller every year 🙄

 

[Adamm.]

How old is the controller you have? Microsoft warranty is pretty decent and has always been a quick turn around for me. I mean I'd get the Elite 2 as it's much better imo but you might be able to get the other one replaced if it's under a year old.

Also if it's out of warranty you can always return and get a refurbished one back for pretty cheap (with the elites that is not sure if it's the same for normal ones).

It seems most controllers these days struggle from stick drift. Even scuf aren't the most reliable and their customer service is w**k in comparison to MS. Would love to find an alternative around same price as Xbox Elite as their main downside is crap latency on PC which is bad especially for shooting games etc.

 

[mace¬]

How old is the controller you have? Microsoft warranty is pretty decent and has always been a quick turn around for me. I mean I'd get the Elite 2 as it's much better imo but you might be able to get the other one replaced if it's under a year old.

Also if it's out of warranty you can always return and get a refurbished one back for pretty cheap (with the elites that is not sure if it's the same for normal ones).

It seems most controllers these days struggle from stick drift. Even scuf aren't the most reliable and their customer service is w**k in comparison to MS. Would love to find an alternative around same price as Xbox Elite as their main downside is crap latency on PC which is bad especially for shooting games etc.

Top work thank you. Xbox was bought back in Jan 23 so warranty was out on it, added the controller as a device anyway and apparently in warranty until end of December.

Going to ship it off to them.

 

[Rich-D]

It’s annoying that manufacturers still use the old pot types. But then I suppose it wouldn’t get you buying a new controller every year 🙄

There's meant to be an Elite Series 3 with hall effect sensors coming...

 

[Rojer]

Just started playing Satisfactory, absolute time sink, but really enjoying it.

 

[mace¬]

Top work thank you. Xbox was bought back in Jan 23 so warranty was out on it, added the controller as a device anyway and apparently in warranty until end of December.

Going to ship it off to them.

Just to close this off. Got a brand new controller back next week.

Cracking service from MS.

 

[ChrisR]

Just started playing Satisfactory, absolute time sink, but really enjoying it.

@Cookie keeps tempting me about this

 

[jenic]

Played through Brothers A tale of two sons the last couple of evenings, bought ages ago in a sale (they've since remastered it it seems) but only got around to it now winter is back and the evenings are dark and boring.

Brilliant little game, wasn't prepared for the ending 😢

 

[SharkyUK]

Played through Brothers A tale of two sons the last couple of evenings, bought ages ago in a sale (they've since remastered it it seems) but only got around to it now winter is back and the evenings are dark and boring.

Brilliant little game, wasn't prepared for the ending 😢

My interest has been piqued... I bought this aaaaaaages ago and it's been sitting there, unplayed. I'll give it a go this weekend.

I've mostly been playing Ori and The Blind Forest. Again. 🤣

 

[jenic]

My interest has been piqued... I bought this aaaaaaages ago and it's been sitting there, unplayed. I'll give it a go this weekend.

I've mostly been playing Ori and The Blind Forest. Again. 🤣

I really enjoyed it, a bit different with controlling of two characters at once.

I was the same, I bought it at the start of the year (actually bought it twice as forgot I'd got it on Xbox in Jan and then bought it again on Switch in March 🤣).

 

[SharkyUK]

I really enjoyed it, a bit different with controlling of two characters at once.

I was the same, I bought it at the start of the year (actually bought it twice as forgot I'd got it on Xbox in Jan and then bought it again on Switch in March 🤣).

Well... on the plus side, each son has a copy now... 🫣

 

[Jonnio]

Played through Brothers A tale of two sons the last couple of evenings, bought ages ago in a sale (they've since remastered it it seems) but only got around to it now winter is back and the evenings are dark and boring.

Brilliant little game, wasn't prepared for the ending 😢

Nice, enjoyed that too although it was a very long time ago! 😅

 

[SharkyUK]

Played through Brothers A tale of two sons the last couple of evenings, bought ages ago in a sale (they've since remastered it it seems) but only got around to it now winter is back and the evenings are dark and boring.

Brilliant little game, wasn't prepared for the ending 😢

Well, that was a bit different and a bit messed up in places! 🤣 It was nice to play something a bit different for a few hours.

 

[Matt Cup]

Bought a Gamesir controller for my son. He was fed up with his wireless one cutting out so hopefully this wired one will solve that.

This has hall effect sticks to prevent drift and some programmable back buttons like an elite.