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Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - SNES Classic Mini Console

Gs69

I have the European version but I went with the Japanese cos that’s an exact replica of my original super famicom which I sold my Amiga for back in the day I think they modelled the controller cable length on the super famicom cos they were ridiculously short I remember buying a SNES controller once they were released in the UK and the bloke in the shop telling me it wouldn’t work as the controllers were region locked 😂

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th November)

Gs69

@SpecialT I have I still have my original switch 1 pro controller and it’s great had it since launch day so it’s stood the test of time but yeah I was pretty sceptical about spending a relatively large chunk of cash on something that’s essentially the same thing but the feel and the noise reduction over the original has kinda justified the purchase for me plus it has better rumble in Mario kart world you can really tell the difference

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th November)

Gs69

Picked up Hyrule Warriors and a switch 2 pro controller last night not played Hyrule Warriors yet but I have to say the the pro controller is one of the nicest controllers I’ve ever used the analog sticks are like butter and the matte finish gives the controller such a nice feel I’ve read some comments on various sites saying the dpad is a disaster but playing through street fighter 6 this morning it seemed great to me I feel the controller is a little expensive but it certainly has a premium feel to it I’m really impressed so far

Re: Opinion: Steam Deck Fans Are Seriously Underestimating The Switch 2

Gs69

I have a steam deck oled and a switch oled they are both great in different ways first of all you don’t need a dock it can be done with usb c to hdmi and if you do want a dock you don’t have to buy the official one there are loads of different types out there that can also be used with other hardware not just the steam deck I will be getting a switch 2 but with a lot of AAA third party games at less than £10 it’s hard to argue about the decks worth games like Devil may cry v are simply superb experiences on the deck emulation is top notch and easy to configure and use they are just so different compared to switch the very fact people wanna argue about it and be salty towards the steam deck speaks volumes I see it as a bit of a luxury and I’ve enjoyed every minute of owning it I’m not a pc guy but steam has opened my eyes to different experiences which are not always possible on consoles

Re: Hands On: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - Come For The Power Stone, Stay For The Project Justice

Gs69

The power stone games are great I’m surprised it’s taken so long to bring them to modern platforms but project justice is amazing it’s so weird at times but plays like a typical capcom vs fighter I’m lucky I picked it up on Dreamcast at the end of it’s lifespan when they were seen as really unpopular so Gamestation were selling off games like this and sf third strike for pennies brand new for £10 look at its value now great game tho I wouldn’t ever sell it

Re: Gallery: Here's Switch 2 Compared To (Almost) Every Other Handheld

Gs69

@Dunkin the steam deck is actually quite a nice looking piece of hardware it doesn’t look like a kids toy and it’s very comfortable for long gaming sessions it’s big where it needs to be ie where you grip it also it has track pads on the front that’s why it appears to look so big it’s much more comfortable than the original switch which is practically flat and gives you hand cramps

Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Doesn't Need To Worry About Steam Deck Sales

Gs69

I will be getting a switch 2 I have a steam deck oled and a switch oled at the moment and a straight up comparison is just not possible there are so many things you can do on a steam deck that are just simply not possible in switch and for people to say the steam deck is just for emulation is just pure ignorance my switch is for Nintendos output which I’ve always enjoyed but on the other hand I don’t like paying £40-50 on old ports that often suffer on switch where as the steam deck offers games like that at a fraction of the cost they both have their strengths so a straight up comparison is meaningless

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (8th February)

Gs69

@Zuljaras got my steam deck at last I had enough to get an oled I’m really pleased with it so far done quite a bit of tinkering around with various settings also managed to get uncharted legacy of thieves and it’s stunning on the deck plays really well oh got castlevania collection for £2.29 its an amazing piece of kit also I’ve tried a few games that are not verified but they run superbly

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st February)

Gs69

Been playing Ridge Racer 64 it’s actually really good having never played the N64 version I’m surprised the graphics are very clean compared to the PlayStation 1 version but the handling is not as good also the ridiculous voice from the ps1 has been toned down which is a shame as it really suits the game great game though I’ve nearly finished it so I will be going for record lap times just wish the switch had a modern day version of its own

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th January)

Gs69

@Zuljaras thanks for the reply sounds like it’s my kinda thing I really wanna get one it’s just weighing up the costs for me at the moment I sometimes play CSGO is it playable on the deck and if so how does it run I just feel like it could open up a side of gaming to me that’s definitely not possible on most consoles

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th January)

Gs69

@Zuljaras I’m seriously considering buying a steam deck oled have a few old consoles to trade in to put towards it. I notice that you post quite often and it always looks amazing just wondering are they as good as they look and is it worth it to get one I will be getting a switch 2 cos I love Nintendo’s exclusives but handheld gaming has become my main type of gaming I just want an honest answer as they are not cheap

Re: Video: We've Spotted Some Secrets In The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer

Gs69

@Thomystic yeah didn’t think of that it just occurred to me when I was using my ps vita it just seemed better but I suppose the switch is much bigger it’s just kinda odd like a Dreamcast controller where the cable comes from the bottom of the controller and you have a little groove to keep it out of the way just seems like a bad design but also comes from necessity

Re: Video: We've Spotted Some Secrets In The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer

Gs69

The headphone jack being at the top of the console really bothers me I do use Bluetooth headphones most of the time but occasionally I use wired usually when I forget to charge them and I guess quite a lot of people use a gaming headset I find it quite frustrating having the wire trailing round the back I thought they might have fixed this when the switch oled was released but it’s still there feel like it’s a bit of an oversight

Re: Feature: Biggest Nintendo Gaming Anniversaries Of 2025

Gs69

Seems crazy to say but Mario kart 8 is 11 this year and it still sells by the bucket load on switch granted I’m talking about the Wii u release but even so a relatively simple racing game has managed to hold my attention for so long think we need a sequel now Nintendo

Re: Sony May Be Plotting A New PSP To Compete With Nintendo's 'Switch 2'

Gs69

@Toastmaster I still have my vita it’s like you say hampered by some bad design choices I still play Ridge Racer both psp and vita versions and everybody’s golf or hotshots golf depending where you are it’s a nice size to put in a bag I just always felt that Sony didn’t really care about it from the very beginning I know Nintendos consoles are not always technically the best but they always seem to get the best out of them I know the switch is underpowered but it’s been a joy to own from day one

Re: Sony May Be Plotting A New PSP To Compete With Nintendo's 'Switch 2'

Gs69

Well good luck to them I certainly wouldn’t buy one I still feel like I got burned off the ps vita it was a great little machine with an awesome screen at the time but it was dead on arrival it’s as if Sony had no intention of supporting it and the memory card fiasco killed it off very quickly

Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Double Dragon (NES)

Gs69

I went with Europe/North America purely for nostalgia reasons cos when I was younger double dragon machines were everywhere and I’m pretty sure that was the artwork that was on the marquee always had a soft spot for double dragon even tho the home conversions were not so great compared to the arcade

Re: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Will Get Super On Switch This Year

Gs69

@-wc- I agree with you on a lot of your points sometimes when you do actually play the arcade version they don’t feel as polished or as complete as the home versions graphics aside. Rolling thunder 2 was one of the first games I really noticed it on the Mega drive it has mission dialogue before you start and a nice little ending sequence at the end of each level nothing like that on the arcade version. All the capcom fighters on Dreamcast are amazing and they all definitely do have extras and extra polish added to them Third strike on the anniversary collection is no where near as good as the Dreamcast version

Re: Staff At UK Retailer GAME Reportedly Facing Redundancies

Gs69

Game has been on a steady decline for years the shops at the moment look like a jumble sale and games have kinda taken a backseat to all the merchandise and general tat they sell but they don’t help themselves they are quite high priced compared to Smyths or Argos which where I live they are all within walking distance of each other you can save yourself serious cash just by checking all the stores when buying a new game