Author Topic: [WDYB] Things are still being bought! (Read 634038 times)

tiesto · « **Reply #3780 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:38:43 PM »

Was gonna get the guide too but decided against it for now. Even though the guide looks pretty.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3781 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:39:04 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on March 06, 2012, 06:16:46 PM

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dvd for me

dirty poor alliance 4 life

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3782 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:59:29 PM »

$35 for the BR on amazon - done, thankee Chrono

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #3783 on:** March 06, 2012, 11:07:40 PM »

Reservations for 3 nights at the Hilton Anatole; Quakecon 2012 is less than 5 months away!

chronovore · « **Reply #3784 on:** March 07, 2012, 01:30:53 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on March 06, 2012, 09:59:29 PM

$35 for the BR on amazon - done, thankee Chrono

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3785 on:** March 08, 2012, 02:52:14 AM »

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bork · « **Reply #3786 on:** March 08, 2012, 10:54:27 AM »

Recent pick-ups:

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3787 on:** March 08, 2012, 11:57:53 AM »

Mupepe · « **Reply #3788 on:** March 08, 2012, 12:10:11 PM »

Oooh. Any good extra on The Skin I Live In?

bork · « **Reply #3789 on:** March 08, 2012, 02:59:32 PM »

Did you reverse the cover or did it come that way, Green Man?

cool breeze · « **Reply #3790 on:** March 08, 2012, 03:07:31 PM »

He probably reversed it. I got the PC version and it had male shepard on the front, and lady shepard on the back.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3791 on:** March 08, 2012, 04:50:50 PM »

one of those strange weirdly good soundtracks

Yeti · « **Reply #3792 on:** March 08, 2012, 06:54:28 PM »

well it was a strange, weirdly good show

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3793 on:** March 08, 2012, 08:59:39 PM »

Well its like Cruel Intentions- great soundtrack but errr...aside from THAT SCENE wtf

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3794 on:** March 13, 2012, 11:56:18 AM »

Bebpo · « **Reply #3795 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:10:05 AM »

Just got home from work at 11pm, woot. Time to throw on some headphones and LET'S GET WET (their tagline, not mine!)

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3796 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:14:21 AM »

tiesto · « **Reply #3797 on:** March 15, 2012, 09:09:12 AM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #3798 on:** March 15, 2012, 09:12:48 AM »

so much uguu~ on this page

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3799 on:** March 15, 2012, 05:07:55 PM »

Had this digital forever (yearggghhh) but found a physical copy at half price books aww yeah.

My psp + ps vita game filled my 8 gig too fast, went big

Eric P · « **Reply #3800 on:** March 15, 2012, 06:18:19 PM »

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #3801 on:** March 15, 2012, 08:00:34 PM »

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3802 on:** March 15, 2012, 08:00:53 PM »

Eric P · « **Reply #3803 on:** March 15, 2012, 08:17:07 PM »

Quote from: Dr. Feelbad on March 15, 2012, 08:00:34 PM

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game rulz

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3804 on:** March 15, 2012, 09:54:59 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on March 15, 2012, 08:00:53 PM

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English? How disgraceful!

bork · « **Reply #3805 on:** March 16, 2012, 12:04:33 AM »

Got both for $20 new. Realized I am never gonna play DA1 on my PC so giving the console version another go after I beat ME3.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3806 on:** March 16, 2012, 12:06:26 AM »

DA1 ive played through like 3 times, twice on PC, once on 360- DA2 I played through like 1.5 times

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3807 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:03:53 PM »

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...really? the classical >> grantland

Eric P · « **Reply #3808 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:20:16 PM »

forgot i wasn't allowed to like more than one thing at a time

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3809 on:** March 16, 2012, 03:06:27 PM »

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3810 on:** March 17, 2012, 02:45:05 AM »

Quote from: Eric P on March 16, 2012, 02:20:16 PM

forgot i wasn't allowed to like more than one thing at a time

just reminding you

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #3811 on:** March 17, 2012, 11:40:48 AM »

workin' that $10 off gamestop coupon like a job

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3812 on:** March 18, 2012, 09:53:34 PM »

I had this old hdtv that I bought around the same time I bought my console. This was back at the 360 launch. It was cheap at the time which is why I got it. It only went up to like 720p/1080i so I finally bought some Acer 23 inch monitor recently at best buy to double as a new one for my computer and also to use it to play on the console at my desk. I had heard about monitor lag but had never really paid much attention to it thinking it was no big deal but in the back of my mind I made sure to get a monitor that had 2ms of lag which is way less than what my old one had when I looked it up. It's not an especially good monitor or anything, but it was cheap and the sales sticker said the 2 ms thing.

Man what a fucking difference. I play a lot of twitch based shooters like COD and stuff and man I can feel the improvement. I'm getting the drop on people all the time now where as before I felt like I was but it always seemed like they would kill me first. Its a small amount of milliseconds but if you play a lot of twitch style games, it makes a much bigger difference than I would have ever believed.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3813 on:** March 18, 2012, 11:06:23 PM »

chronovore · « **Reply #3814 on:** March 18, 2012, 11:45:48 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on March 18, 2012, 09:53:34 PM

I had this old hdtv that I bought around the same time I bought my console. This was back at the 360 launch. It was cheap at the time which is why I got it. It only went up to like 720p/1080i so I finally bought some Acer 23 inch monitor recently at best buy to double as a new one for my computer and also to use it to play on the console at my desk. I had heard about monitor lag but had never really paid much attention to it thinking it was no big deal but in the back of my mind I made sure to get a monitor that had 2ms of lag which is way less than what my old one had when I looked it up. It's not an especially good monitor or anything, but it was cheap and the sales sticker said the 2 ms thing.

Man what a fucking difference. I play a lot of twitch based shooters like COD and stuff and man I can feel the improvement. I'm getting the drop on people all the time now where as before I felt like I was but it always seemed like they would kill me first. Its a small amount of milliseconds but if you play a lot of twitch style games, it makes a much bigger difference than I would have ever believed.

Hm. I'll be in the market for a new TV in a couple months. I will keep this 2ms thing in mind.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3815 on:** March 19, 2012, 12:38:28 AM »

Technically its two separate issues at work. Input lag and response time. But in both cases its an improvement from what I went to.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Response_time_(technology)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Input_lag#Input_Lag_example_for_console_gaming

Pringo · « **Reply #3816 on:** March 19, 2012, 01:02:22 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on March 18, 2012, 11:45:48 PM

Quote from: Stoney Mason on March 18, 2012, 09:53:34 PM
I had this old hdtv that I bought around the same time I bought my console. This was back at the 360 launch. It was cheap at the time which is why I got it. It only went up to like 720p/1080i so I finally bought some Acer 23 inch monitor recently at best buy to double as a new one for my computer and also to use it to play on the console at my desk. I had heard about monitor lag but had never really paid much attention to it thinking it was no big deal but in the back of my mind I made sure to get a monitor that had 2ms of lag which is way less than what my old one had when I looked it up. It's not an especially good monitor or anything, but it was cheap and the sales sticker said the 2 ms thing.

Man what a fucking difference. I play a lot of twitch based shooters like COD and stuff and man I can feel the improvement. I'm getting the drop on people all the time now where as before I felt like I was but it always seemed like they would kill me first. Its a small amount of milliseconds but if you play a lot of twitch style games, it makes a much bigger difference than I would have ever believed.

Hm. I'll be in the market for a new TV in a couple months. I will keep this 2ms thing in mind.

You do want a fast response time but iirc the "2 ms" thing is more of a marketing gimmick than anything generally. It's possible to get a monitor with a 2 ms response time listed but still have bad ghosting and lag issues, even more so than monitors with apparently slower response times. I guess the moral of the story is to look for reviews for any specific model you want rather than just trusting that metric.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3817 on:** March 19, 2012, 01:06:39 AM »

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3818 on:** March 19, 2012, 11:49:16 AM »

Got them yesterday but I just found out that the Lebron elites would be out by the end of April. Now I don't know if I should keep them in the box and pay the $80 difference. What do y'all think?

Elites:

Home edition

Away edition

Robo · « **Reply #3819 on:** March 19, 2012, 03:27:55 PM »

Finally $30. Thinking about returning it.

Game is fucking HARD for series newcomers—as I was warned it would be. I have until Thursday, so I'll just pound it out until then and see if anything sticks.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3820 on:** March 19, 2012, 03:55:16 PM »

Quote from: Robo on March 19, 2012, 03:27:55 PM

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Finally $30. Thinking about returning it. Game is fucking HARD for series newcomers—as I was warned it would be. I have until Thursday, so I'll just pound it out until then and see if anything sticks.

Let me know. I might be interesting in buying it off of you.

Fifstar · « **Reply #3821 on:** March 19, 2012, 06:58:48 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 19, 2012, 11:49:16 AM

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Got them yesterday but I just found out that the Lebron elites would be out by the end of April. Now I don't know if I should keep them in the box and pay the $80 difference. What do y'all think?

Elites:

Home edition

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Away edition
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Away Edition looks the best imo.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #3822 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:04:11 PM »

blurays

Bebpo · « **Reply #3823 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:39:01 PM »

Why is Fast Five a Laker's jersey now?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3824 on:** March 19, 2012, 09:44:41 PM »

Bildi · « **Reply #3825 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:07:01 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 19, 2012, 11:49:16 AM

Got them yesterday but I just found out that the Lebron elites would be out by the end of April. Now I don't know if I should keep them in the box and pay the $80 difference. What do y'all think?

If it helps you play better basketball, I say the $80 is worth it.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3826 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:24:14 AM »

Quote from: Bildi on March 20, 2012, 01:07:01 AM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 19, 2012, 11:49:16 AM
Got them yesterday but I just found out that the Lebron elites would be out by the end of April. Now I don't know if I should keep them in the box and pay the $80 difference. What do y'all think?

If it helps you play better basketball, I say the $80 is worth it.

Great answer, bro.

You helped me remember that performance is my #1 priority. I guess I'll keep the shoes in the box until the elites come out. I'm not sure if the elites are limited editions so I want to have the Mango L9s as backup.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #3827 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:59:44 AM »

Bought a spare USB cable for my Vita and paid off my preorder for Xenoblade. I got a hundred dollars in cash for my birthday, might spring for the Max Payne 3 collectors edition.

Spurgeon · « **Reply #3828 on:** March 21, 2012, 03:15:24 PM »

I bought a 1 terabyte hard drive to store my collection of 720p ladyboy porn.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #3829 on:** March 21, 2012, 05:30:33 PM »

haha, you view ladyboy porn in less than 1080p

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3830 on:** March 21, 2012, 05:48:41 PM »

Kimber James and natassia Dream deserve only the best. Full 1080p or bust

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #3831 on:** March 24, 2012, 03:35:15 PM »

Bought a Sharp 40" Quattron HDTV the other day. It retails normally for $1200 but saw it on sale for $499.... couldn't pass that up even if I already own way too many freaking TVs. This is my first 120hz one though.

I was vaguely aware of the "soap opera" effect due to the motion processing in higher hertz HDTVs but never experienced it for myself until I brought this home. Totally bizarre. On one hand, the image quality is absolutely, draw droppingly amazing. Everything pops. I've never seen a TV this clear before. It's almost 3D-like. Seriously. On the other, the smoothing of motion and processing effects in the TV make everything seem like it was filmed on the stage of some soap opera.....an amazing crystal clear "I can see the makeup in their pores" soap opera, but still a daytime soap opera. Popped in the Avatar Blu-Ray last night for the hell of it and now everything looks completely....um....artificial.

I can't decide if I like the look or not but it sure is something to see. Everyone that's seen it so far has had the same reaction that I had. Marveling at the picture quality but also noticing how "off" it is at the same time.

Gaming on the sucker is beyond impressive though. The processing effects makes everything seem buttery smooth.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3832 on:** March 24, 2012, 04:28:48 PM »

You get used to it- was that way with my bravia for a spell too

Pringo · « **Reply #3833 on:** March 24, 2012, 04:45:08 PM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on March 24, 2012, 03:35:15 PM

Bought a Sharp 40" Quattron HDTV the other day. It retails normally for $1200 but saw it on sale for $499.... couldn't pass that up even if I already own way too many freaking TVs. This is my first 120hz one though.

I was vaguely aware of the "soap opera" effect due to the motion processing in higher hertz HDTVs but never experienced it for myself until I brought this home. Totally bizarre. On one hand, the image quality is absolutely, draw droppingly amazing. Everything pops. I've never seen a TV this clear before. It's almost 3D-like. Seriously. On the other, the smoothing of motion and processing effects in the TV make everything seem like it was filmed on the stage of some soap opera.....an amazing crystal clear "I can see the makeup in their pores" soap opera, but still a daytime soap opera. Popped in the Avatar Blu-Ray last night for the hell of it and now everything looks completely....um....artificial.

I can't decide if I like the look or not but it sure is something to see. Everyone that's seen it so far has had the same reaction that I had. Marveling at the picture quality but also noticing how "off" it is at the same time.

Gaming on the sucker is beyond impressive though. The processing effects makes everything seem buttery smooth.

I think that effect is due to frame interpolation rather than the 120 Hz generally. There should be a way to turn it off.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3834 on:** March 24, 2012, 05:02:13 PM »

My 50" Bravia has that effect. I turned it off.

Spurgeon · « **Reply #3835 on:** March 24, 2012, 05:22:16 PM »

Amazon had a really great price on a 2TB drive, so I went ahead and ordered that.

1080p Ladyboy porn here I come.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #3836 on:** March 24, 2012, 06:21:51 PM »

Beezy · « **Reply #3837 on:** March 24, 2012, 08:10:23 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on March 24, 2012, 04:28:48 PM

You get used to it- was that way with my bravia for a spell too

No. That shit is terrible. I envy people who don't notice it.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #3838 on:** March 24, 2012, 09:57:13 PM »

Yeah, turn that crap off.

bork · « **Reply #3839 on:** March 24, 2012, 11:40:15 PM »

Turn that motion smoothing shit off. It's terrible for just about everything.

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on March 24, 2012, 03:35:15 PM

Gaming on the sucker is beyond impressive though. The processing effects makes everything seem buttery smooth.

It also can cause input lag problems and weird effects around moving objects.

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