Video Game Thread v. Wii4One

[cramx3]

  @ the Xbox name and look

[The Walrus]

In Japan it's apparently being called the Butt X. 

[Phoenix87x]

Yeah, that xbox definitely looks silly 

[Chino]

It's a beefy PC-tower rectangular beast of a system. Kinda like they turned the original Xbox power supply into a full blown console  I'm not too keen on the shape but then again Microsoft is my least preferred of the three big gaming industry players. At least they perfected the controller. The XBONE controller is a delight to hold. Sony really needs to learn how to make a good controller.

I would argue that the DS4 is the best controller in the history of gaming. I wouldn't change a thing other than replacing the touch button with a number of regular buttons. I find it incredibly comfortable and the shoulder buttons and triggers are placed perfectly. I'd be content with Sony never changing it.

No exaggeration, I'm genuinely shocked someone would say that, no offense. Nintendo and Microsoft got it right with the staggered analog stick placement. I can't play a Dual Shock controller for more than a few minutes without my hands starting to hurt because of the equal stick placement and overall poor design (imo) of the controller, feels like junky cheap plastic to me. I'm honestly baffled that Sony's gone 25 years without changing the stick placement. The controllers also seem to have no weight to them like the Xbox or Switch Pro controllers do. But that's just me. I would seriously play PlayStation games if the controllers were comfortable and enjoyable to use. Genuinely surprised people like it.

That's precisely why I hate the Microsoft and Nintendo controllers  Having the sticks out of alignment makes no sense!

[The Walrus]

But it does!! And yes, I am going to go into it, because this is fascinating and important to me   

So like, okay. PlayStation controllers. Level analog sticks. The left thumb has to reach over to an (to me) unnatural position to move the thumbstick which eventually leads to cramping and discomfort in the thumb. On the Xbox and Switch pro controllers, your thumbs fall on the left analog stick and the right face buttons naturally. For my hands it's a natural fit, an ergonomic design. Further, the thumbsticks are convex on the PlayStation controllers which drives me insane. The concave design of the Xbox thumbstick allows for a much better grip which leads to more precise movement and aiming. Then the D-pad and second analog stick are below each thumb, where you're likely going to use them less than the stick and face buttons on the top of the controller.

Now people do find the PS controller comfy and that's totally okay, but for me, those are the biggest reasons why the sticks being out of alignment makes perfect sense to me. That's partially why the GameCube controller was the best controller ever made imo for the longest time; the face buttons were uniquely designed to be distinct so you know what each individual button feels like, and the analog stick was staggered from the C stick for ergonomic purposes.

I'm on my third cup of coffee, sorry. 

[Ben_Jamin]

2 new Games just got Released in the NES virtual Console:

Journey to Silius
Crystalis (crazy game i started playing)

And 4 on the SNES:

Star Fox 2
Kirby Super Star
Super Punch-Out
Breath of Fire II

[The Walrus]

OMG. Breath of Fire 2 and KSS? See you guys after the weekend

[cramx3]

I prefer the xbox controller to playstations personally.  Everyone has different hands.  I had a PSP back a long time ago and holding that would cause my thumbs to feel really uncomfortable after 5 minutes and it was one of many reasons why I sold it not long after owning it. 

[Ben_Jamin]

Same here, man. Got to mail my SS gift though.

[kaos2900]

I prefer the xbox controller to playstations personally.  Everyone has different hands.  I had a PSP back a long time ago and holding that would cause my thumbs to feel really uncomfortable after 5 minutes and it was one of many reasons why I sold it not long after owning it.

Me too. The Xbox one controller is the best controller I've ever used.

And i think it's funny that anyone really cares what the console looks like. Let's wait until the specs are officially released. Regardless I'll be getting both the PS5 and Xbox series X.

[cramx3]

And i think it's funny that anyone really cares what the console looks like. Let's wait until the specs are officially released. Regardless I'll be getting both the PS5 and Xbox series X.

I won't buy a console again so it doesn't matter to me, but these units often sit inside living rooms.  If it looks stupid, it can make your main TV area look stupid.  I think it matters in some ways.  If it's the best system, it should be able to overcome it, but that's very debatable.

While I have to clean the dust off my xbox1 unit every time I clean the house, it sits in my living room TV stand and looks pretty decent there.  This new xbox, I'd rather shove behind the TV set or something if I were to own it.

[The Walrus]

Looks totally matter, I'm with cram there. Anyone remember the 'refrigerator' comments about the original PS3, or that god awful boomerang controller? 

The XBSEX  does look pretty funny to me vertically, but horizontally it shouldn't be bad. I do agree in the end it's all about specs. It is very fitting that it's such a boxy shape though!

[Chino]

I would have liked to have tried the boomerang controller. I think it looked comfy.

[ariich]

But it does!! And yes, I am going to go into it, because this is fascinating and important to me   

So like, okay. PlayStation controllers. Level analog sticks. The left thumb has to reach over to an (to me) unnatural position to move the thumbstick which eventually leads to cramping and discomfort in the thumb. On the Xbox and Switch pro controllers, your thumbs fall on the left analog stick and the right face buttons naturally. For my hands it's a natural fit, an ergonomic design. Further, the thumbsticks are convex on the PlayStation controllers which drives me insane. The concave design of the Xbox thumbstick allows for a much better grip which leads to more precise movement and aiming. Then the D-pad and second analog stick are below each thumb, where you're likely going to use them less than the stick and face buttons on the top of the controller.

Now people do find the PS controller comfy and that's totally okay, but for me, those are the biggest reasons why the sticks being out of alignment makes perfect sense to me. That's partially why the GameCube controller was the best controller ever made imo for the longest time; the face buttons were uniquely designed to be distinct so you know what each individual button feels like, and the analog stick was staggered from the C stick for ergonomic purposes.

I'm on my third cup of coffee, sorry. 

I've never had an issue with the PS analog stick, but then I don't have tiny hands.

[The Walrus]

I have large hands!! 

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I mean it looks like a PC case which I guess is intentional so when do we come to the point we're calling it PCs instead of consoles?

[jingle.boy]

I'm with Rich. Never once had any discomfort with a PS controller.

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

I'm with Rich. Never once had any discomfort with a PS controller.

Same. I like it way more than the Xbox controller.

[ariich]

I have large hands!! 

Whatever you say, Tiny Hands.

[Sacul]

I don't mind PS controllers, but after using an Xbos 360 one for a while, I can't go back. It's just too comfy for my hands.

[The Walrus]

I (finally) bought Gris last night on Switch. Just loaded it up and played about 15 minutes. Wow. What a beautiful experience so far.

[Phoenix87x]

Gris look beautiful. Wow

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I still can't believe I play and enjoy the new COD lol. Anyway tried Ground War the other day, it's suppose to be CODs version of Battlefields Conquest but it's just a big mess and feels like a washed down version of what BF have been doing for years.

The smaller fast paced modes works best in COD imo. However playing Domination I keep getting flashbacks from BF3: Close Quarters DLC if anyone remembers that.

[cramx3]

I LOVED BF3 Close Quarters, that seemed like BF's version of COD at the time but it was so much fun because those maps were perfect plus BF3's gameplay was great.

Just uploaded my latest RDR2 video Red Dead Redemption 2 Online Fun Volume 2, I've got volume 3 almost done and so much footage that I can probably pop out another 10 minute video soon if I wanted.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I LOVED BF3 Close Quarters, that seemed like BF's version of COD at the time but it was so much fun because those maps were perfect plus BF3's gameplay was great.

I remember that it divided the community alot back in the day, alot of players didn't like the direction DICE was heading but that already happened with BF3. Despite that I also thought it was a great DLC and surprisingly more fun than I thought. I couldn't stop playing it but it did work best in 16v16 or 8v8 imo. 32v32 was such a hilarious clusterfuck although that was fun too in a way. 

[cramx3]

I dont even remember 32v 32 on those maps, I always played 16 v 16 because it worked so well.  I remember the BF fan bois being so upset they tried to make it more like COD, but to me, it really worked well.  Like it was perfect set up for smaller maps in a BF game.

Edit: just found my video of kill clips from playing these maps to the gun game put to music of Bruce Dickinson's Trumpets of Jericho from 2013, one of my first youtube videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQSOh60y1K4

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I dont even remember 32v 32 on those maps, I always played 16 v 16 because it worked so well.  I remember the BF fan bois being so upset they tried to make it more like COD, but to me, it really worked well.  Like it was perfect set up for smaller maps in a BF game.

I can't swear it but I think some servers had it but maybe I mistake it for 16v16. I just remember Ziba Towers being especially chaotic with the spawns.

[cramx3]

I dont even remember 32v 32 on those maps, I always played 16 v 16 because it worked so well.  I remember the BF fan bois being so upset they tried to make it more like COD, but to me, it really worked well.  Like it was perfect set up for smaller maps in a BF game.

I can't swear it but I think some servers had it but maybe I mistake it for 16v16. I just remember Ziba Towers being especially chaotic with the spawns.

I'm not doubting you, I think I just chose not to play those hence not remembering.  Those maps weren't meant for that chaos.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I dont even remember 32v 32 on those maps, I always played 16 v 16 because it worked so well.  I remember the BF fan bois being so upset they tried to make it more like COD, but to me, it really worked well.  Like it was perfect set up for smaller maps in a BF game.

I can't swear it but I think some servers had it but maybe I mistake it for 16v16. I just remember Ziba Towers being especially chaotic with the spawns.

I'm not doubting you, I think I just chose not to play those hence not remembering.  Those maps weren't meant for that chaos.

I checked it and it did actually have 32v32 servers. 

Seeing this made me feel nostalgic: Battlefield 3™ Close Quarters Launch Trailer

Speaking of your video, I also made some of my first YT videos with BF but they're ain't worth seeing. 

[cramx3]

Neither is the one I shared (or maybe everything I put on YT  )

[Phoenix87x]

I just got the 2D game Doorkickers Action squad

Pretty decent

[Stadler]

I don't go in for the whole "YouTube" phenomenon of watching people play games - I'd rather play - but I saw my stepson watching this guy "Drae" playing a game called "Thief Simulator".   I was a huge fan of the old Thief on PC, and I absolutely loved the PS3 reboot - yes, technical issues - but it was a fun play, and I actually went through the game about four times.   This Thief Simulator" looks awesome.

My questions; is it a legit release, or is this kind of a (I don't know the terminology here) bootleg or a skin, kind of like the old "Doom" stuff?  Seems like it's only a Windows release; is that true? 

Thanks for any input you might have.

[The Walrus]

I don't go in for the whole "YouTube" phenomenon of watching people play games - I'd rather play - but I saw my stepson watching this guy "Drae" playing a game called "Thief Simulator".   I was a huge fan of the old Thief on PC, and I absolutely loved the PS3 reboot - yes, technical issues - but it was a fun play, and I actually went through the game about four times.   This Thief Simulator" looks awesome.

My questions; is it a legit release, or is this kind of a (I don't know the terminology here) bootleg or a skin, kind of like the old "Doom" stuff?  Seems like it's only a Windows release; is that true? 

Thanks for any input you might have.

Thief Simulator seems to be fairly popular; it's available on the Nintendo Switch and PC (through Steam).  It's a legit release. There's been a huge rise in "(blank) simulator" games over the years. There's one guy on YouTube who makes a killing just by driving tractors on Farm Simulator or something, and it's mostly just because he talks casually with his audience while he's doing mundane driving and errands in the simulator. The modern world is crazy.

(For the record I watch only one guy who plays games, and only because he occasionally offers good insight into game design and development, although I disagree strongly with him on a lot of things. Sometimes it's fun to watch people play my favorite games, but if they start bagging on design choices or ideas I think are very good, then I start to get frustrated and might tune out for a while. I'd rather play it myself, but if I can't afford to spend on a new title, it is sometimes nice to watch others play, so you see more than what trailers and screenshots offer.)

[cramx3]

I record and release videos of my playing video games but I dont even watch others. I'd rather play as well. My friend streama and also asks me to watch but I couldn't care. I find watching others play so boring. Load the game up and get me in there.

[The Walrus]

I record and release videos of my playing video games but I dont even watch others. I'd rather play as well. My friend streama and also asks me to watch but I couldn't care. I find watching others play so boring. Load the game up and get me in there.

That Stadia feature that is supposed to be coming soon, that one that lets people join into a game via stream - that sounds pretty awesome. I just hope they can make it work consistently and reliably. I wonder how that would affect sales though.