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[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I think a lot of enthusiasts miss out on this point. Its trivial for me to install a Linux distro or custom windows software that's fully managed my controller input but my buddies that have PlayStation s would panic if they encountered a bios screen or a config file.

There's a market for steam machines but they need to be basically a steam deck with a power supply, an HDMI output and a controller or it will be a non-starter for most people.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago

Woohoo! Pop Shop is one of the most irritating apps to deal with because of sluggish performance. Glad to see a lot of work is going into its replacement.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

I had a version of this in 2005 or so. 200 games was, of course, quite a stretch.

Imagine a 3 lane avoid the traffic car game (1) and the same thing with a spaceship (2) and also a man running (3).

Or breakout (1) and breakout but the paddle is at the top of the screen (2).

Mine didn't even have the calculator. :(

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

Well they own Ring doorbells too, which allowed for warrantless police access and also nearly burned peoples houses down so why would you be surprised about these?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago

Whew! Add in someone from Raytheon and Elon Musk and we have ourselves a real-life Legion of Doom.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Another casualty of the Warner/Discovery clusterfire it seems.

Not that Rooster Teeth were bastions of well-run businesses but still. If you have a favorite Warner or Discovery movie or show better get the DVD before its too late.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

Anyone who has visited CNET in the last 10 years would also have downgraded it AI notwithstanding.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Well as long as we are joking about Tegra powered devices...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (5 children)

The Nintendo Switch: Am I a joke to you?

[–] [email protected] 49 points 9 months ago

That was absolutely their plan all along.

If they wanted to do time-based discounts, they could just blast a 10% off coupon to every app user in a specific geographic area.

Plus they get the bonus of user data when people sign up for the app that they can ~~sell to the government~~ leverage for non-industry profit streams.

True disgusting profiteering.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

Failing to properly evacuate the city during a Tsunami because its easier just to clean up afterwards (Cities Skylines).

[–] [email protected] 11 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I was genuinely convinced they offered 10gig service in some markets. Doesn't surprise me that its all marketing nonsense.

Just a tip for anyone who wants to know, if you have Comcast business internet they'll tell you you have to use their modem but, you can swap it out with a 3rd patty modem and use the live chat service to get it activated. Then you can send back their modem for free at a ups store. Every salesperson will tell you its not possible but it absolutely is.

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