So, it's a perfect game where any control scheme works perfectly...
which one do you go with?
So given
the choice, which control method do you pick?
- 1 - I choose the KEYBOARD.
// The old-school ways are best. 80+ buttons
// to jab at: infinite diversity in infinite
// combinations.
- 2 - I choose the MOUSE.
// Precise control over everything on the
// screen is a must.
- 3 - I choose the KEYBOARD + MOUSE combo
// Boom! Headshot!
- 4 - I choose the JOYSTICK (maybe with a HOTAS)
// If it's good enough for Top Gun, it's good
// enough for me!
- 5 - I choose the GAMEPAD
// A versatile compromise that works with
// almost everything
- 6 - I choose the TOUCH-PAD
// Because I hate my life
- 7 - I choose the TOUCH-SCREEN
// If I want things to move on the screen, I
// just touch the screen! What could be more
// intuitive?
- 8 - I choose the TRACKBALL
// Wheeee! Look at it spin!
- 9 - I choose VOICE CONTROLS
// "My voice is my passport. Verify me."
- 10 - I choose THOSE WEIRD VR THINGEES
// It's just like being there in real life!
- 11 - Screw that, I HACK THE INODES USING TINY MAGNETS
// Bare metal, baby!
- 1 - I choose the KEYBOARD.
// The old-school ways are best. 80+ buttons
// to jab at: infinite diversity in infinite
// combinations.
- 2 - I choose the MOUSE.
// Precise control over everything on the
// screen is a must.
- 3 - I choose the KEYBOARD + MOUSE combo
// Boom! Headshot!
- 4 - I choose the JOYSTICK (maybe with a HOTAS)
// If it's good enough for Top Gun, it's good
// enough for me!
- 5 - I choose the GAMEPAD
// A versatile compromise that works with
// almost everything
- 3 - I choose the KEYBOARD + MOUSE combo
// Boom! Headshot!
It's time to play a game! But how are we going to navigate the
game-world? Now, obviously in the real world, every game has
different needs and no controller will fit every case... but we're
going to pretend we live in a world where every control scheme is
equal to all the others (this is the same world where cows are
spheres**). So given the choice, which control method do you pick?
- 3 - I choose the KEYBOARD + MOUSE combo
// Boom! Headshot!
- 5 - I choose the GAMEPAD
// A versatile compromise that works with
// almost everything
- 9 - I choose VOICE CONTROLS
// "My voice is my passport. Verify me."
It's time to play a game! But how are we going to navigate the game-world?
I remember the Userfriendly web comic made a few strips out of voice
control. Something like, the sales guy removed the tech guys' keyboards
so he could beat them in whatever FPS but he still sucked and the tech
guys beat him even with voice control.
candycanearter07 wrote:
On 10/15/23 10:28, Anssi Saari wrote:
I remember the Userfriendly web comic made a few strips out of
voice control. Something like, the sales guy removed the tech guys'
keyboards so he could beat them in whatever FPS but he still sucked
and the tech guys beat him even with voice control.
I want to see the comic. Also, voice chat always felt kinda
futuristic and all, but is very impractical.
I just had a flashback of AVGN playing with the Konami Laserscope for
NES, once he finds out that the voice activated controllers does not
care if you say "Fire" or "Fuck".
"Wow, I just shot down a duck by saying fuck".
On 10/15/23 10:28, Anssi Saari wrote:
I remember the Userfriendly web comic made a few strips out of
voice control. Something like, the sales guy removed the tech guys'
keyboards so he could beat them in whatever FPS but he still sucked
and the tech guys beat him even with voice control.
I want to see the comic. Also, voice chat always felt kinda
futuristic and all, but is very impractical.
On 10/15/23 10:28, Anssi Saari wrote:
I remember the Userfriendly web comic made a few strips out of voice
control. Something like, the sales guy removed the tech guys' keyboards
so he could beat them in whatever FPS but he still sucked and the tech
guys beat him even with voice control.
I want to see the comic.
On 10/15/23 12:18, H1MEM wrote:
candycanearter07 wrote:
On 10/15/23 10:28, Anssi Saari wrote:
I remember the Userfriendly web comic made a few strips out of
voice control. Something like, the sales guy removed the tech guys'
keyboards so he could beat them in whatever FPS but he still sucked
and the tech guys beat him even with voice control.
I want to see the comic. Also, voice chat always felt kinda
futuristic and all, but is very impractical.
I just had a flashback of AVGN playing with the Konami Laserscope for
NES, once he finds out that the voice activated controllers does not
care if you say "Fire" or "Fuck".
"Wow, I just shot down a duck by saying fuck".
Close enough, right?
candycanearter07 <no@thanks.net> writes:
On 10/15/23 10:28, Anssi Saari wrote:
I remember the Userfriendly web comic made a few strips out of voice
control. Something like, the sales guy removed the tech guys' keyboards
so he could beat them in whatever FPS but he still sucked and the tech
guys beat him even with voice control.
I want to see the comic.
Looks like the comic's website, userfriendly.org, is gone. I used to
have an archive of quite a lot of the strips but I think I lost most or
all of that. There are archives online but Userfriendly published
thousands of strips and if the original site had a search function, that probably isn't around any more.
On 10/15/23 14:30, Anssi Saari wrote:
candycanearter07 <no@thanks.net> writes:
On 10/15/23 10:28, Anssi Saari wrote:
I remember the Userfriendly web comic made a few strips out of
voice control. Something like, the sales guy removed the tech
guys' keyboards so he could beat them in whatever FPS but he
still sucked and the tech guys beat him even with voice
control.
I want to see the comic.
Looks like the comic's website, userfriendly.org, is gone. I used
to have an archive of quite a lot of the strips but I think I lost
most or all of that. There are archives online but Userfriendly
published thousands of strips and if the original site had a search
function, that probably isn't around any more.
Ah rip, lost media always sucks.
On 10/15/23 14:30, Anssi Saari wrote:
candycanearter07 <no@thanks.net> writes:
On 10/15/23 10:28, Anssi Saari wrote:
I remember the Userfriendly web comic made a few strips out of voice
control. Something like, the sales guy removed the tech guys' keyboards >>>> so he could beat them in whatever FPS but he still sucked and the tech >>>> guys beat him even with voice control.
I want to see the comic.
Looks like the comic's website, userfriendly.org, is gone. I used to
have an archive of quite a lot of the strips but I think I lost most or
all of that. There are archives online but Userfriendly published
thousands of strips and if the original site had a search function, that
probably isn't around any more.
Ah rip, lost media always sucks.
can't tell the line between preservation and data hoarding anymore
candycanearter07 wrote:
On 10/15/23 14:30, Anssi Saari wrote:
candycanearter07 <no@thanks.net> writes:
On 10/15/23 10:28, Anssi Saari wrote:
I remember the Userfriendly web comic made a few strips out of
voice control. Something like, the sales guy removed the tech
guys' keyboards so he could beat them in whatever FPS but he
still sucked and the tech guys beat him even with voice
control.
I want to see the comic.
Looks like the comic's website, userfriendly.org, is gone. I used
to have an archive of quite a lot of the strips but I think I lost
most or all of that. There are archives online but Userfriendly
published thousands of strips and if the original site had a search
function, that probably isn't around any more.
Ah rip, lost media always sucks.
Even better, we have a nicely packaged zip containing 1997 to 2013.
Just that please, can anybody keep this safe? I am close to filling a
4TB NAS drive with hard to find stuff that is not on internet anymore. I can't tell the line between preservation and data hoarding anymore
Gamepads are also a great option for point & click adventure games,
freeing you from being stuck to a desk.
You seem to be implying that there IS a difference between the two
other than organizing....
The only difference is the intent and in-depth ness of storage.
rms wrote:
Gamepads are also a great option for point & click adventure games,
freeing you from being stuck to a desk.
Steam Deck may be one of the best options thanks to the crazily complex controller mapping. You can play LucasArts or similar game with touch
screen mouse emulation, trackpads, analog and even the d-pad. Even if
there's no native controller support, the client makes it easy to
implement controller control schemes.
On 10/15/23 15:37, H1MEM wrote:
can't tell the line between preservation and data hoarding anymore
The only difference is the intent and in-depth ness of storage.
candycanearter07 <no@thanks.net> writes:
On 10/15/23 10:28, Anssi Saari wrote:
I remember the Userfriendly web comic made a few strips out of voice
control. Something like, the sales guy removed the tech guys' keyboards
so he could beat them in whatever FPS but he still sucked and the tech
guys beat him even with voice control.
I want to see the comic.
Looks like the comic's website, userfriendly.org, is gone. I used to
have an archive of quite a lot of the strips but I think I lost most or
all of that. There are archives online but Userfriendly published
thousands of strips and if the original site had a search function, that >probably isn't around any more.
Even better, we have a nicely packaged zip containing 1997 to 2013.
Just that please, can anybody keep this safe? I am close to filling a
4TB NAS drive with hard to find stuff that is not on internet anymore. I can't tell the line between preservation and data hoarding anymore
https://archive.org/details/user-friendly-comic
It's time for another big CRAP*...poll. Because nothing feels as good
as taking a massive CRAP... poll.
-----------
It's time to play a game! But how are we going to navigate the
game-world? Now, obviously in the real world, every game has different
needs and no controller will fit every case... but we're going to
pretend we live in a world where every control scheme is equal to all
the others (this is the same world where cows are spheres**). So given
the choice, which control method do you pick?
- 1 - I choose the KEYBOARD.
// The old-school ways are best. 80+ buttons
// to jab at: infinite diversity in infinite
// combinations.
- 2 - I choose the MOUSE.
// Precise control over everything on the
// screen is a must.
- 3 - I choose the KEYBOARD + MOUSE combo
// Boom! Headshot!
- 4 - I choose the JOYSTICK (maybe with a HOTAS)
// If it's good enough for Top Gun, it's good
// enough for me!
- 5 - I choose the GAMEPAD
// A versatile compromise that works with
// almost everything
- 6 - I choose the TOUCH-PAD
// Because I hate my life
- 7 - I choose the TOUCH-SCREEN
// If I want things to move on the screen, I
// just touch the screen! What could be more
// intuitive?
- 8 - I choose the TRACKBALL
// Wheeee! Look at it spin!
- 9 - I choose VOICE CONTROLS
// "My voice is my passport. Verify me."
- 10 - I choose THOSE WEIRD VR THINGEES
// It's just like being there in real life!
- 11 - Screw that, I HACK THE INODES USING TINY MAGNETS
// Bare metal, baby!
Okay, sure, this CRAP poll is a bit more tongue-in-cheek than most,
and - given its intended audience - I can wager the results are going
to be weighted more towards certain options than others. But we can
have fun with it anyway, right? Just pretend this is a perfect game
designed just to meet your needs and desires; what's the controller
you'd pick for that situation?
Myself, yeah, I'm going with #1, the good ol' keyboard. It's just the
most comfortable option for me.
I think this because - since I didn't grow up with a gamepad in my
hands like most Nintendo-kids - my brain never developed the same
number of connections and neurons to make alternate controls feel
quite as intuitive. But I started using the a keyboard fairly early,
and I always have faster and more precise reactions with my fingers on
a 'board. It's just the most comfortable. I never take my hands off
the keys!
So, it's a perfect game where any control scheme works perfectly...
which one do you go with?
----------------
* Completely Random And Pointless... but you knew that.
** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spherical_cow .... but you knew that
too.
It's time for another big CRAP*...poll. Because nothing feels as good
as taking a massive CRAP... poll.
-----------
It's time to play a game! But how are we going to navigate the
game-world? Now, obviously in the real world, every game has different
needs and no controller will fit every case... but we're going to
pretend we live in a world where every control scheme is equal to all
the others (this is the same world where cows are spheres**). So given
the choice, which control method do you pick?
- 1 - I choose the KEYBOARD.
// The old-school ways are best. 80+ buttons
// to jab at: infinite diversity in infinite
// combinations.
- 2 - I choose the MOUSE.
// Precise control over everything on the
// screen is a must.
- 3 - I choose the KEYBOARD + MOUSE combo
// Boom! Headshot!
- 4 - I choose the JOYSTICK (maybe with a HOTAS)
// If it's good enough for Top Gun, it's good
// enough for me!
- 5 - I choose the GAMEPAD
// A versatile compromise that works with
// almost everything
- 6 - I choose the TOUCH-PAD
// Because I hate my life
- 7 - I choose the TOUCH-SCREEN
// If I want things to move on the screen, I
// just touch the screen! What could be more
// intuitive?
- 8 - I choose the TRACKBALL
// Wheeee! Look at it spin!
- 9 - I choose VOICE CONTROLS
// "My voice is my passport. Verify me."
- 10 - I choose THOSE WEIRD VR THINGEES
// It's just like being there in real life!
- 11 - Screw that, I HACK THE INODES USING TINY MAGNETS
// Bare metal, baby!
candycanearter07 <no@thanks.net> looked up from reading the entrails of
the porn spammer to utter "The Augury is good, the signs say:
On 10/15/23 15:37, H1MEM wrote:
can't tell the line between preservation and data hoarding anymore
The only difference is the intent and in-depth ness of storage.
And the smell, hoarders places smell.
Embrace your inner digital packrat, have bookmarks from websites that
haven't existed since before internet explorer, have applications that
will only run under 8-bit dos, collect them all.
On Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:11:16 -0400, Xocyll <Xocyll@gmx.com> wrote:
candycanearter07 <no@thanks.net> looked up from reading the entrails of
the porn spammer to utter "The Augury is good, the signs say:
On 10/15/23 15:37, H1MEM wrote:
can't tell the line between preservation and data hoarding anymore
The only difference is the intent and in-depth ness of storage.
And the smell, hoarders places smell.
Embrace your inner digital packrat, have bookmarks from websites that
haven't existed since before internet explorer, have applications that
will only run under 8-bit dos, collect them all.
AFAIK, there wasn't an 8-bit DOS. Well, not on PC, anyway. PCs started
at 16-bit. While the 8088 used on the first IBM PCs had an 8-bit
interface, it was 16-bit internally. Similarly, while the original CPM
(upon which MS-DOS/PC-DOS and its predecessor 86DOS were based) was
8-bit, MS/PC-DOS were 16-bit from the start. And CPM (specifically,
CPM-86) itself was 16-bit for all versions that ran on PC.
Of course, there were a variety of Disk Operating Systems for other
platforms (Apple, for instance, had one), and some of those were
8-bit... but this being a *.ibm.pc.* newsgroup, I get to pretend those
don't exist. ;-P
Ergo, there are no 8-bit DOS apps to collect. ;-)
I am going to vote for my self built frankenstein controller!
I am going to vote for my self built frankenstein controller!
On Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:11:16 -0400, Xocyll <Xocyll@gmx.com> wrote:
candycanearter07 <no@thanks.net> looked up from reading the entrails of
the porn spammer to utter "The Augury is good, the signs say:
On 10/15/23 15:37, H1MEM wrote:
can't tell the line between preservation and data hoarding anymore
The only difference is the intent and in-depth ness of storage.
And the smell, hoarders places smell.
Embrace your inner digital packrat, have bookmarks from websites that >>haven't existed since before internet explorer, have applications that
will only run under 8-bit dos, collect them all.
AFAIK, there wasn't an 8-bit DOS. Well, not on PC, anyway. PCs started
at 16-bit. While the 8088 used on the first IBM PCs had an 8-bit
interface, it was 16-bit internally. Similarly, while the original CPM
(upon which MS-DOS/PC-DOS and its predecessor 86DOS were based) was
8-bit, MS/PC-DOS were 16-bit from the start. And CPM (specifically,
CPM-86) itself was 16-bit for all versions that ran on PC.
Of course, there were a variety of Disk Operating Systems for other
platforms (Apple, for instance, had one), and some of those were
8-bit... but this being a *.ibm.pc.* newsgroup, I get to pretend those
don't exist. ;-P
Ergo, there are no 8-bit DOS apps to collect. ;-)
On 10/18/23 03:15, Werner P. wrote:https://imgur.com/a/lxPs5A0
I am going to vote for my self built frankenstein controller!
Please send a picture, I'm curious.
Am 18.10.23 um 14:09 schrieb candycanearter07:
On 10/18/23 03:15, Werner P. wrote:https://imgur.com/a/lxPs5A0
I am going to vote for my self built frankenstein controller!
Please send a picture, I'm curious.
On 10/18/23 12:23, Werner P. wrote:Its aaalivee... oh well, no, but it has tons of leds...
Am 18.10.23 um 14:09 schrieb candycanearter07:
On 10/18/23 03:15, Werner P. wrote:https://imgur.com/a/lxPs5A0
I am going to vote for my self built frankenstein controller!
Please send a picture, I'm curious.
I'd use that, it looks so cool.
Am 18.10.23 um 10:15 schrieb Werner P.:
I am going to vote for my self built frankenstein controller!https://imgur.com/a/lxPs5A0
On Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:23:04 +0200, in comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action,
Werner P. wrote:
Am 18.10.23 um 10:15 schrieb Werner P.:
I am going to vote for my self built frankenstein controller!https://imgur.com/a/lxPs5A0
Wow. TWO spinners.
On 10/19/23 06:26, Werner P. wrote:Me too, there were several attements I think on an xbox style
jepp, for pong, I am working on a new revision of the controller or
its successor with attachable modules, but I guess it will be another
year until i have something to show!
The idea is to have a basic controller in the middle and allow
attachable modules like spinners a trackballor for instance a T-9
keypad to be attached to the side.
The problem with this big one is, way too many items to be
comfortable, it is better simply to have some parts of it to be
pluggable!
A modular controller sounds like the coolest thing ever and *I want one*.
Let us know if you ever sell one!
jepp, for pong, I am working on a new revision of the controller or its successor with attachable modules, but I guess it will be another year
until i have something to show!
The idea is to have a basic controller in the middle and allow
attachable modules like spinners a trackballor for instance a T-9 keypad
to be attached to the side.
The problem with this big one is, way too many items to be comfortable,
it is better simply to have some parts of it to be pluggable!
On 10/19/23 06:26, Werner P. wrote:
jepp, for pong, I am working on a new revision of the controller or its successor with attachable modules, but I guess it will be another year until i have something to show!
The idea is to have a basic controller in the middle and allow
attachable modules like spinners a trackballor for instance a T-9 keypad to be attached to the side.
The problem with this big one is, way too many items to be comfortable,A modular controller sounds like the coolest thing ever and *I want one*.
it is better simply to have some parts of it to be pluggable!
Let us know if you ever sell one!
Am 18.10.23 um 20:30 schrieb candycanearter07:
On 10/18/23 12:23, Werner P. wrote:
Am 18.10.23 um 14:09 schrieb candycanearter07:
On 10/18/23 03:15, Werner P. wrote:
I am going to vote for my self built frankenstein controller!
Please send a picture, I'm curious.
https://imgur.com/a/lxPs5A0
I'd use that, it looks so cool.Its aaalivee... oh well, no, but it has tons of leds...
It's time for another big CRAP*...poll. Because nothing feels as good
as taking a massive CRAP... poll.
-----------
It's time to play a game! But how are we going to navigate the
game-world? Now, obviously in the real world, every game has different
needs and no controller will fit every case... but we're going to
pretend we live in a world where every control scheme is equal to all
the others (this is the same world where cows are spheres**). So given
the choice, which control method do you pick?
- 1 - I choose the KEYBOARD.
// The old-school ways are best. 80+ buttons
// to jab at: infinite diversity in infinite
// combinations.
- 2 - I choose the MOUSE.
// Precise control over everything on the
// screen is a must.
- 3 - I choose the KEYBOARD + MOUSE combo
// Boom! Headshot!
- 4 - I choose the JOYSTICK (maybe with a HOTAS)
// If it's good enough for Top Gun, it's good
// enough for me!
- 5 - I choose the GAMEPAD
// A versatile compromise that works with
// almost everything
- 6 - I choose the TOUCH-PAD
// Because I hate my life
- 7 - I choose the TOUCH-SCREEN
// If I want things to move on the screen, I
// just touch the screen! What could be more
// intuitive?
- 8 - I choose the TRACKBALL
// Wheeee! Look at it spin!
- 9 - I choose VOICE CONTROLS
// "My voice is my passport. Verify me."
- 10 - I choose THOSE WEIRD VR THINGEES
// It's just like being there in real life!
- 11 - Screw that, I HACK THE INODES USING TINY MAGNETS
// Bare metal, baby!
Okay, sure, this CRAP poll is a bit more tongue-in-cheek than most,
and - given its intended audience - I can wager the results are going
to be weighted more towards certain options than others. But we can
have fun with it anyway, right? Just pretend this is a perfect game
designed just to meet your needs and desires; what's the controller
you'd pick for that situation?
Myself, yeah, I'm going with #1, the good ol' keyboard. It's just the
most comfortable option for me.
I think this because - since I didn't grow up with a gamepad in my
hands like most Nintendo-kids - my brain never developed the same
number of connections and neurons to make alternate controls feel
quite as intuitive. But I started using the a keyboard fairly early,
and I always have faster and more precise reactions with my fingers on
a 'board. It's just the most comfortable. I never take my hands off
the keys!
So, it's a perfect game where any control scheme works perfectly...
which one do you go with?
----------------
* Completely Random And Pointless... but you knew that.
** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spherical_cow .... but you knew that
too.
On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:24:32 AM UTC-7, candycanearter07 wrote:Jepp seems to be trash and not really living up to its full potential,
On 10/19/23 06:26, Werner P. wrote:
jepp, for pong, I am working on a new revision of the controller or itsA modular controller sounds like the coolest thing ever and *I want one*.
successor with attachable modules, but I guess it will be another year
until i have something to show!
The idea is to have a basic controller in the middle and allow
attachable modules like spinners a trackballor for instance a T-9 keypad >>> to be attached to the side.
The problem with this big one is, way too many items to be comfortable,
it is better simply to have some parts of it to be pluggable!
Let us know if you ever sell one!
There was this one I found when searching around for my last controller
https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-ESWAP-PRO-CONTROLLER-Next-Generation-x/dp/B08HY4R8RQ
- Justisaur
A Pro Controller on my Switch.* Unless I'm playing emulated console games
on my Switch, in which case I have specialized SNES, Genesis, and N64
remakes from Nintendo Online. They are _a-maze-iiing_.
On 2023-10-14, Zaghadka <zagh...@hotmail.com> wrote:
A Pro Controller on my Switch.* Unless I'm playing emulated console games on my Switch, in which case I have specialized SNES, Genesis, and N64 remakes from Nintendo Online. They are _a-maze-iiing_.
I was thinking whether to get these controllers or not. I have the
Switch sub giving me access to all the SNES, GB, etc. games. Seems you
are happy with them.
My one concern, I'd like to ask the people here, I am new to Switch
buying it only 6 months ago. How much longer will it be around, I have
heard of Switch II. Should I keep buying games and accessories at this point. Am worried it will get sunset'ed soon.
On 2023-10-14, Zaghadka <zaghadka@hotmail.com> wrote:
A Pro Controller on my Switch.* Unless I'm playing emulated console games
on my Switch, in which case I have specialized SNES, Genesis, and N64
remakes from Nintendo Online. They are _a-maze-iiing_.
I was thinking whether to get these controllers or not. I have the
Switch sub giving me access to all the SNES, GB, etc. games. Seems you
are happy with them.
My one concern, I'd like to ask the people here, I am new to Switch
buying it only 6 months ago. How much longer will it be around, I have
heard of Switch II. Should I keep buying games and accessories at this
point. Am worried it will get sunset'ed soon.
My one concern, I'd like to ask the people here, I am new to Switch
buying it only 6 months ago. How much longer will it be around, I have
heard of Switch II. Should I keep buying games and accessories at this
point. Am worried it will get sunset'ed soon.
A big question is whether the successor to the Switch will compatible with >physical Switch game cards. There's probably no reason to implement a >completely new and incompatible game card slot, but it's possible that the >new console won't come with one at all. I think that would be premature
if, as all signs indicate, it's going to be released in the next year
or two, but Nintendo may think this is the time to go digital only.
On Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:30:46 -0000 (UTC), in
comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action, Ross Ridge wrote:
A big question is whether the successor to the Switch will compatible with >physical Switch game cards. There's probably no reason to implement a >completely new and incompatible game card slot, but it's possible that the >new console won't come with one at all. I think that would be premature >if, as all signs indicate, it's going to be released in the next yearThat is a great point. I started out buying games on cards, but pretty
or two, but Nintendo may think this is the time to go digital only.
much switched to all digital when I realized what a PITA that is. Resale
and sharing games with friends just isn't that much of a priority any
longer for me.
I agree. Eventually, there will be no card slot. It's a sound prediction. Mortal Combat 10 was already basically a dongle and downloaded the entire updated game as soon as you stuck it in. It uses nothing on the card at
all other than the authorization token.
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:00:07 PM UTC-7, Geeknix wrote:
On 2023-10-14, Zaghadka <zagh...@hotmail.com> wrote:
A Pro Controller on my Switch.* Unless I'm playing emulated console games >> > on my Switch, in which case I have specialized SNES, Genesis, and N64
remakes from Nintendo Online. They are _a-maze-iiing_.
I was thinking whether to get these controllers or not. I have the
Switch sub giving me access to all the SNES, GB, etc. games. Seems you
are happy with them.
My one concern, I'd like to ask the people here, I am new to Switch
buying it only 6 months ago. How much longer will it be around, I have
heard of Switch II. Should I keep buying games and accessories at this
point. Am worried it will get sunset'ed soon.
I'd assume any games at least will be playable on the switch II.
Accessories probably will work as they're all either wireless or USB C.
You never know of course.
On Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:30:46 -0000 (UTC), in
comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action, Ross Ridge wrote:
A big question is whether the successor to the Switch will compatible with >>physical Switch game cards. There's probably no reason to implement a >>completely new and incompatible game card slot, but it's possible that the >>new console won't come with one at all. I think that would be premature >>if, as all signs indicate, it's going to be released in the next year
or two, but Nintendo may think this is the time to go digital only.
That is a great point. I started out buying games on cards, but pretty
much switched to all digital when I realized what a PITA that is. Resale
and sharing games with friends just isn't that much of a priority any
longer for me.
Geeknix <usenet@apple.geeknix135.net> wrote:
My one concern, I'd like to ask the people here, I am new to Switch
buying it only 6 months ago. How much longer will it be around, I have >>heard of Switch II. Should I keep buying games and accessories at this >>point. Am worried it will get sunset'ed soon.
Like Justisaur said, I'd assume that the controllers would still work,
as they're using standard Bluetooth and USB protocols. That means they should work with your PC as well.
A big question is whether the successor to the Switch will compatible with physical Switch game cards.
So would buying games digitally be better for future-proofing? I like
some games on cards, like classic Nintendo games and digital for Indie
games.
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