We should have a "random ****" thread in this forum imo - Page 141 - Video Games

Two Plus Two Forums Sports and Games Video Games

We should have a "random ****" thread in this forum imo

Post Reply Subscribe

...

Page 141 of 374

First

41 91 121 131 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 151 161 191 241 341

Last

Page 141 of 374

First

41 91 121 131 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 151 161 191 241 341

Last

12-07-2011 , 09:31 AM

#3501

JMa

veteran

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,328

Thanks. I've decided to take the long road and start with a book about Turing and then I'll do Hackers I think.

Quote

12-07-2011 , 02:30 PM

#3502

JuntMonkey

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,383

Try to get your hands on the newest version of Hackers...within the last couple of years it was updated (original content unchanged AFAIK, but a new chapter or two added with "where are they now" type stuff). Although of course there is some charm in holding the original 25 year old volume...

Quote

12-07-2011 , 09:57 PM

#3503

hulk3rules

adept

Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 748

I have never played Banjo Kazooie or Tooie. Should I buy them used on N64 or just grab them on XBox?

Quote

12-08-2011 , 12:48 AM

#3504

tschubauer

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,458

It really blows that Banjo Kazooie/Tooie and DK64 arent available on Wii VC because Rare is now Microsoft owned...and I dont own an Xbox. I don't have the BK carts anymore but they are good games. Picking them up on 64 will be a more authentic experience if thats something you care about, but if you get the Xbox downloadable ones you will get to use a better controller and it will look nicer on an HDTV, so its kinda up to you.

Quote

12-08-2011 , 10:07 AM

#3505

that_pope

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 33,238

Banjo-Kazooie is my favorite game of all time. Banjo-Tooie was decent, but felt too long and convoluted for me.

Snap grab B-K if you like platformers and had any fun with Mario 64.

Quote

12-08-2011 , 02:03 PM

#3506

hulk3rules

adept

Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 748

Yeah I loved M64 as well as DK64, so they have both been on my to-play list forever. I have never bought anything on the Xbox arcade so just wondering if graphics are updated or anything.

I am leaning toward Xbox if only for the wireless controller

Quote

12-08-2011 , 08:20 PM

#3507

tschubauer

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,458

Quote:

Originally Posted by hulk3rules

I'm pretty sure the graphics are the same, but if you're playing on a big TV the game will look a little better since your Xbox can output it thought HDMI, as opposed to the 64's regular video cables (fine on a normal TV but terrible on a big HDTV), thats all. Also the downloadable one might be in widescreen too, but idk for sure. I'm not familiar Xbox arcade.

Quote

12-09-2011 , 01:29 AM

#3508

JuntMonkey

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,383

The graphics are not the same, they're slightly enhanced and are in widescreen and HD.

I'd play it on Xbox unless you have a convenient N64 setup on an old-fashioned TV.

Quote

12-09-2011 , 11:40 AM

#3509

that_pope

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 33,238

Not sure if I remember correctly, but in the xbox version of B-K, the notes only have to be picked up once, and remain picked up. Which took away one of the more fun and difficult parts of the game, which was collecting all 100 notes without dying on each level. Rusty Bucket Bay just wouldn't be the same.

Quote

12-13-2011 , 09:08 AM

#3510

Jackitos

srs biz

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 17,561

Would like to win the Steam wishlist giveaway, one time dealer~

Quote

12-13-2011 , 06:55 PM

#3511

Arouet

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,433

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMa

Are there any books covering game development in the 80s or 90s? I have long been interested in retro gaming and would like to not just play but read about it. For instance, has anybody read Masters of Doom (It's about Carmack/Romero, ldo)?

Inspired by this

Haven't read it, but OXM had nice things to say about it awhile back. May interest you:

http://www.amazon.com/All-Your-Base-.../dp/0307463559

Quote

12-14-2011 , 04:06 PM

#3512

ItalianFX

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 16,311

Anyone have any recommendations (with link plz) for PC speakers?

Preferably something with a subwoofer. -- trying to listen to something with bass on it right now and my old Sony speakers sound like crap.

Also, something in a reasonable price range.

Need to know ASAP. Thanks!

Quote

12-14-2011 , 04:10 PM

#3513

DoGGz

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17,315

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItalianFX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121036

Quote

12-14-2011 , 04:16 PM

#3514

ItalianFX

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 16,311

Do you have them or what?

EDIT: After reading reviews, those don't sound very promising.

Last edited by ItalianFX; 12-14-2011 at 04:39 PM.

Quote

12-14-2011 , 06:45 PM

#3515

Jackitos

srs biz

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 17,561

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121050

Live a little

Quote

12-14-2011 , 06:49 PM

#3516

DoGGz

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17,315

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItalianFX

Do you have them or what?

EDIT: After reading reviews, those don't sound very promising.

It's like the highest rated logitech speaker set with a more-than-adequate subwoofer. What exactly do you want?

Edit: You asked for a reasonable price, right? You won't find anything at a reasonable price with audiofile acceptable quality.
Edit2: I have an older, but similar set of speakers that I'm really happy with so...

Quote

12-14-2011 , 07:05 PM

#3517

ItalianFX

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 16,311

I'm kind of liking these: http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Acoustic...903688&sr=1-11. I like the look of the speakers and they are 5.1.

Quote

12-14-2011 , 07:16 PM

#3518

goofyballer

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 70,719

I have an old Logitech 5.1 system, they finally started crapping out maybe a year ago after several years but they were very good until then.

Quote

12-14-2011 , 10:57 PM

#3519

Trikkur

adept

Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 896

I'm not sure what your "reasonable" range is, but I've got the Bose Companion 5 set up and it's been great to me for 3.5 years now. Price is $360 on both Newegg and Amazon. Solid reviews across the board and the "bad reviews" are mostly of people complaining about something they could easily change in their Windows settings. I've personally used them on 3 different computers and through 2 moves and they've worked perfectly immediately after plugging them in.

Newegg Link
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836166004

Amazon Link with my referral code. Just search Bose Companion 5 if you don't want to give me credit for the referral.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B000IE8Z4Q

Quote

12-14-2011 , 11:00 PM

#3520

ItalianFX

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 16,311

$360 is quite steep. I was thinking <$100.

I think I'm going to go with the Cyber Acoustic set that I linked from Amazon. The ones from NewEgg had a lot of bad reviews.

I don't need a home theater, just something that is worth the price.

Thanks for the help!

Quote

12-14-2011 , 11:14 PM

#3521

DoGGz

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17,315

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItalianFX

Thanks for the help!

Cyber Acoustic reviews 3 or lower: 31.25%
Logictech reviews 3 or lower: 21.90%

leosquint.jpg

Quote

12-14-2011 , 11:58 PM

#3522

ItalianFX

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 16,311

Seems like the humming on the Logitechs are pretty common, and some people have trouble with the speakers not even working when they first got them. That's all I'm worried about.

Now I don't know if I made the right decision. haha I still have time to change my mind.

Are there any others besides those two?

EDIT: Ok, I found those Logitech speakers on Amazon for cheaper and 2 people made good reviews for them - one with a video review. I'm going to go with them.

Last edited by ItalianFX; 12-15-2011 at 12:04 AM.

Quote

12-15-2011 , 12:00 AM

#3523

DoGGz

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17,315

I'm sure there are. Go to newegg and look for speakers with a reasonable subwoofer. I just linked you to logitech because I've owned 3 sets in my lifetime and they all have been great.

Quote

12-15-2011 , 12:06 AM

#3524

ItalianFX

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 16,311

I edited my post so not sure if you saw it. I'm just gonna go with those Logitech speakers. I really don't have any use for 5 speakers for my PC. haha

Quote

12-15-2011 , 03:08 AM

#3525

chuckleslovakian

LYNCH DURRON597

Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35,897

Wooo, I beat Contra today. Quite a hard game, but seemingly a lot easier to make significant progress after playing though Super Meat Boy. My roommate was giving me a hard time for having never reached the boss of level 7(out of 8). Beat the game the next try....

Quote

Page 141 of 374

First

41 91 121 131 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 151 161 191 241 341

Last

Post Reply Subscribe

...

Page 141 of 374

First

41 91 121 131 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 151 161 191 241 341

Last