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  1. Comment on This is Microsoft’s new disc-less Xbox Series X design with a new controller in ~games

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    Probably something akin to the PlayStation Edge controller's modular thumbsticks. https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/stick-module-for-dualsense-edge-wireless-controller Edit:...

    Probably something akin to the PlayStation Edge controller's modular thumbsticks.

    https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/stick-module-for-dualsense-edge-wireless-controller

    Edit: After reading @psi's comment, it could be that instead.

  4. Comment on We have heard you - Unity says in ~games

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    I don't see how there was confusion. Unity told Axios that uninstalling and reinstalling the game would count as separate installs. They then backtracked on it....

    I don't see how there was confusion.

    Unity told Axios that uninstalling and reinstalling the game would count as separate installs. They then backtracked on it.

    After initially telling Axios earlier Tuesday that a player installing a game, deleting it and installing it again would result in multiple fees, Unity's Whitten told Axios that the company would actually only charge for an initial installation.

    https://www.axios.com/2023/09/13/unity-runtime-fee-policy-marc-whitten

    10 votes

  5. Comment on Panasonic G9 II hands-on: It’s made for photographers, but is it really? in ~tech

  6. Comment on Introducing my dad to video games in ~games

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    The Xbox Series S has its disadvantages: Digital only, no disk drive. Disk games on consoles are usually cheaper, plus you can get used games. 300 GB available storage, so if you have large games...

    The Xbox Series S has its disadvantages:

    • Digital only, no disk drive. Disk games on consoles are usually cheaper, plus you can get used games.
    • 300 GB available storage, so if you have large games it can be a bit troublesome.
      • Xbox Series does have expandable storage, but it's proprietary and expensive.
      • You can connect a USB HDD or SSD, but you can only run Xbox One games off off it, not Xbox Series games. You can store Xbox Series games on it though and move them back and forth from your internal storage.
    • It has come under criticism due to its lesser performance compared to a Series X causing game development issues, though I'm not how relevant that would be in your case

    Despite them, I would suggest the Series S for its usability over an Xbox One. The Series S is ridiculously tiny and slots in anywhere. It runs dead quiet. The power supply is built in so you don't have an ugly brick sticking out the back. The SSD makes a significant difference in load times - seconds compared to the Xbox One's minutes. Since it's a newer console, it'll also be supported for longer.

    Renewed/refurbished Series S have gone for as low as $200 at places like Amazon and Monoprice.

  7. Comment on Do you replay video games? in ~games

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    Aside from NES games like Super Mario Bros, rarely. I have 1400+ games in my library across multiple platforms, and I prefer trying as many of them as possible. I'm not really a person who 100%'s...

    Aside from NES games like Super Mario Bros, rarely.

    I have 1400+ games in my library across multiple platforms, and I prefer trying as many of them as possible. I'm not really a person who 100%'s a game.

    I have only replayed 3 games since I started tracking my played games:

    1. Control: I was playing this on PS Now (streaming) until the game crashed and my save file corrupted. Replayed it on my Steam Deck.
    2. A Way Out: Played it with once with my previous flatmate and once with a family member, since it's fairly short and there aren't many co-op games like it.
    3. Toodee and Topdee: Started it singleplayer and completed about 60%, then restarted it and switched to multiplayer to play it with my housemate. The levels are the same.
    1 vote

  8. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Started Mafia: Definitive Edition (2020). Visually, it's a stunning game. Comparing it to the 2002 original, it's crazy to see how much progress has been made in graphic fidelity. It helps you...

    Started Mafia: Definitive Edition (2020).

    Visually, it's a stunning game. Comparing it to the 2002 original, it's crazy to see how much progress has been made in graphic fidelity. It helps you stay immersed in the engaging stories of the characters.

    4 votes

  9. Comment on YouTube's privacy settings now block you from seeing suggested content in ~tech

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    I've talked about it fairly often on HackerNews. My likes and subscriptions. The recommendations aren't perfect, but it's far better than with my watch history on. If I truly value a video and/or...

    I've talked about it fairly often on HackerNews.

    how do you expect them to recommend you things to watch now?

    My likes and subscriptions. The recommendations aren't perfect, but it's far better than with my watch history on. If I truly value a video and/or its creator, I like and subscribe.

    I can watch a Mr. Beast video or two without millions of his clones clogging up my recommendations. I can receive wisdom from a dog once in a while and not have to worry about low quality junk inundating my feed.

    It keeps me focused on my interests and productive - for the most part.

    If I'm paying for YouTube Premium, I should have at least somewhat control over what and how I want to consume my content. I want to be the customer for once, and not the product - that's all I ask for from Google.

    27 votes

  10. Comment on Formula 1 race weekend (Belgian GP) thread in ~sports.motorsports

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    Hulk getting 3 points from the Austrian sprint was fun to watch. While I enjoy watching more racing, seeing the same predictable result isn't. I think for now, while Red Bull remains ultra...

    Hulk getting 3 points from the Austrian sprint was fun to watch.

    While I enjoy watching more racing, seeing the same predictable result isn't. I think for now, while Red Bull remains ultra dominant, a reverse grid like in F2 and F3 would make sprints more interesting. Once the dominance stabilizes, the reverse grid could be removed.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Murray Walker - It wasn't work in ~sports.motorsports

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    The entire channel's a treasure trove, featuring interviews with other F1 personalities such as Wil Buxton, Karun Chandhok, David Coulthard and more.

    The entire channel's a treasure trove, featuring interviews with other F1 personalities such as Wil Buxton, Karun Chandhok, David Coulthard and more.

  14. Comment on Google raising price of YouTube Premium to $13.99 per month in ~tech

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    Linus Tech Tips is a channel I know that has shown their YT Premium revenue being higher than their YT ad revenue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh5hL47z2us

    Linus Tech Tips is a channel I know that has shown their YT Premium revenue being higher than their YT ad revenue.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh5hL47z2us

    9 votes

  15. Comment on r/Place on Reddit returns tomorrow in ~tech

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    Why right now? They know they've squandered their reputation amongst power users, and their removal of awards didn't go well with the general public either. I'm sure they know /r/place is going to...

    Why right now?

    They know they've squandered their reputation amongst power users, and their removal of awards didn't go well with the general public either.

    I'm sure they know /r/place is going to be covered in API/spez related stuff and that the press is going to report on it.

    They're even going as far as to paywall the original app icon.

    Memes aside, what's Reddit's goal here with having /r/place again so soon? I don't see how generating more negative press is going to help them for their IPO.

    33 votes

  17. Comment on Suggestions for updating a fitness tracker? in ~tech

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    I like The Quantified Scientist's videos for fitness tracker reviews. He does thorough testing to see how accurate their data collected is. He put out a comprehensive video a few days ago...

    I like The Quantified Scientist's videos for fitness tracker reviews. He does thorough testing to see how accurate their data collected is. He put out a comprehensive video a few days ago detailing which device works best for you depending on your use case: health, GPS, sleep, heart rate, etc.

    I personally have a Sense 2 that I got for cheap thanks to an Amazon price mistake. I don't recommend it. I wrote a review about it on /r/fitbit.

  18. Comment on Reddit is getting rid of its Gold awards system in ~tech

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    I apologize for submitting yet another Reddit-related article here, but this is a pretty significant change. I don't understand why they would do so. Gold felt like such a novel way to monetize....

    I apologize for submitting yet another Reddit-related article here, but this is a pretty significant change.

    I don't understand why they would do so. Gold felt like such a novel way to monetize. There are people who cannot or will not pay for your service, so allowing another user to foot the bill seemed like a great way to cover your costs and retain those free but helpful contributors.

    34 votes