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[Ribi]

I’ve had a series s for almost a year, it’s perfectly fine considering the price point, size, and energy draw.

Seriously, the form factor is FUCKING INSANE. I only need an HDMI and the cable and that's it to move it room to room. I would kill to buy a series S shell and build my next PC in it. It's that fucking nice.

 

[Calverz]

£21...you have me intrigued?

Deluxe version is £42 on icelandic store. Then went halfers with a mate I game share with. £21

 

[RaZoR No1]

On Gamivo a code for the Egypt store is available for only around 20€
It can be redeemed with a VPN Egypt Server

 

[adamsapple]

Played quite a bit last night. Dont really feel like I progressed very much. Seems pretty cool so far. Definitely worth the £21 I spent to play it……

Official store or some reseller?

 

[Aguero9320]

Broke down and bought this, despite my usual refusal to buy anything full price if it launches late. Consoling myself that I used reward points rather than cash.

Now to never actually play it…

 

[UltimaKilo]

Broke down and bought this, despite my usual refusal to buy anything full price if it launches late. Consoling myself that I used reward points rather than cash.

Now to never actually play it…

I’m on the same boat. $70 is a tough pill to swallow and I’m currently playing two games. I might bite either way.

 

[Auto_aim1]

Seems to be running fine but the controller .. good luck with that

The problem occurs (PS5) in act 2 and when there are a shit ton of enemies. The starting area is nothing.

 

[Skifi28]

The problem occurs (PS5) in act 2 and when there are a shit ton of enemies. The starting area is nothing.

It should be much better after the latest updates though, no? On PC I was CPU limited and barely getting above 35-40fps in some parts of act2 & 3 and now I'm almost always in the 50-60 range. Supposedly the same optimisation went also to the console versions.

 

[splattered]

It'll prob be a while before i even get around to playing it but i'm more than happy to support the devs so more games like this continue getting made

 

[nemiroff]

Please don't play the series s version.

That's such a weird thing to say if that's what someone has.

 

[Calverz]

Official store or some reseller?

 

[twilo99]

Seriously, the form factor is FUCKING INSANE. I only need an HDMI and the cable and that's it to move it room to room. I would kill to buy a series S shell and build my next PC in it. It's that fucking nice.

Yes, it travels well too, I’ve taken it to a friend’s house a few times and it fits a small backpack no problem. It a nice piece of hardware, especially at that price point.

Building a PC so small will be very hard I think but I do like this case a lot

Terra Archives

www.fractal-design.com

 

[UltimaKilo]

Yes, it travels well too, I’ve taken it to a friend’s house a few times and it fits a small backpack no problem. It a nice piece of hardware, especially at that price point.

Building a PC so small will be very hard I think but I do like this case a lot

Terra Archives

www.fractal-design.com

It would be interesting if Microsoft were to redesign the Series S to be even smaller and lighter with a more efficient processor. What turned me on to the console as my primary gaming rig, is the miniature size and price.

 

[twilo99]

It would be interesting if Microsoft were to redesign the Series S to be even smaller and lighter with a more efficient processor. What turned me on to the console as my primary gaming rig, is the miniature size and price.

Mm maybe if they can do something with an ARM chip but that would require all sorts of emulation and complexity on the software side.

Maybe AMD can provide something they can work with, but with what they have on offer currently it will require more space, at least that my take.

Maybe a handheld?

 

[twilo99]

The problem occurs (PS5) in act 2 and when there are a shit ton of enemies. The starting area is nothing.

Well act 3 is even worse so I guess we will see how much optimization they have done soon enough

 

[Complistic]

I just recently tried to replay Wasteland 3 and I can't stand the combat. I liked Wasteland when it first came out, but I think I don't have the patience for turn-based games anymore. I wish it was coming to Game Pass so I could see if I don't hate Balders Gate 3 combat. I'm going to at least wait until there is a sale.

Its worth playing on easy and just rolling though the combat if you're not into that aspect.

 

[CatLady]

Its worth playing on easy and just rolling though the combat if you're not into that aspect.

That's actually what I did. It sped the combat up and I didn't have to do it over if I got defeated since I never got defeated on easy, but was I still bored with the combat, and it still took too long to complete so I eventually quit.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

That's such a weird thing to say if that's what someone has.

I could have gone with. I'm begging you to not play that piece of shit version. Or maybe a less subtle if you play this version? It's going to hurt my feelings. Either way, I'm sure whoever place that version is going to feel they are worthy. Enjoy the game and Good bless America

 

[UltimaKilo]

Mm maybe if they can do something with an ARM chip but that would require all sorts of emulation and complexity on the software side.

Maybe AMD can provide something they can work with, but with what they have on offer currently it will require more space, at least that my take.

Maybe a handheld?

I just meant getting Lockhart down to 3nm next year, and shrinking the package by 15-20%. It wouldn’t exactly be an Apple TV box in size, but it would be even more attractive.

 

[Dorfdad]

so what Console version is the best now? Is Xbox series x better than ps5 or we at parity now?

Not sure which console to get it on was holding off..

 

[twilo99]

I just meant getting Lockhart down to 3nm next year, and shrinking the package by 15-20%. It wouldn’t exactly be an Apple TV box in size, but it would be even more attractive.

That might be doable, but remember the Apple TV and the mac mini are both "fanless" designs thanks to ARM, I just don't see how they can get away without active cooling with an AMD chipset, but maybe, I don't know enough.

 

[twilo99]

so what Console version is the best now? Is Xbox series x better than ps5 or we at parity now?

Not sure which console to get it on was holding off..

The difference between all of them will be negligible, so go with whatever you like best.

 

[El Muerto]

Eneba has BGIII keys for $20, they are Egypt region locked so VPN needed to redeem. Got it downloading now.

 

[Dorfdad]

The difference between all of them will be negligible, so go with whatever you like best.

Has the performance patches from the Xbox version been applied to the PS5? I hear on XBOX you can use m/k is that true for PS5 as well?

 

[twilo99]

Eneba has BGIII keys for $20, they are Egypt region locked so VPN needed to redeem. Got it downloading now.

I had no idea this was a thing on xbox.. I see they have Alan Wake 2 for $25 as well, tempting to get both just to see how they run on the xss

 

[ReBurn]

so what Console version is the best now? Is Xbox series x better than ps5 or we at parity now?

Not sure which console to get it on was holding off..

We're still waiting for someone to tell us so we can argue about it.

 

[adamsapple]

Eneba has BGIII keys for $20, they are Egypt region locked so VPN needed to redeem. Got it downloading now.

I can't see it, I searched and it only shows PC keys to me

 

[twilo99]

I can't see it, I searched and it only shows PC keys to me

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[Punished Miku]

Man I need to learn this VPN business.

 

[twilo99]

Man I need to learn this VPN business.

Buy TunnelBear VPN with Credit Card

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get the free option, 2gb is plenty for this sort of thing

 

[j0hnnix]

I bit the bullet. The only reason is I did the Egypt deal.

 

[adamsapple]

Buy Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox key! Cheap price | ENEBA

Cheap Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox key. Visit Eneba and buy a digital Baldur's Gate 3 game at the best price.

www.eneba.com

Oh damn, need to figure out the best VPN approach.

El Muerto did you use a free VPN? Some guidance would be nice.

j0hnnix same question to you, sir.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Was tempted to pick this up on Xbox, despite being able to get it for PS5.

The hype on this game can pull you along, it's incredible.

Luckily I remembered it was turn based combat and dodged the bullet again.

 

[j0hnnix]

Oh damn, need to figure out the best VPN approach.

El Muerto did you use a free VPN? Some guidance would be nice.

j0hnnix same question to you, sir.

I used express VPN 7 day free trial Android / IOS

 

[Punished Miku]

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get the free option, 2gb is plenty for this sort of thing

Can you buy with a US card?

 

[reinking]

....it’s perfectly fine considering the price point, size, and energy draw.

Same thing my ex used to say about me...

 

[j0hnnix]

www.xbox.com/ar-eg/ should be the region link or use Google Chrome translator and it's the last link in the middle east region section

 

[j0hnnix]

I am downloading it now on Xbox so I can confirm code received from eneba was legit and quick, no longer than 2 minutes enough time to setup express VPN.

 

[Punished Miku]

I got to a 365.000 squiggly lines green button. It just loads forever when I click it.

 

[twilo99]

Can you buy with a US card?

To buy from eneba? ye, they will take your money lol

The VPN is free, so just donwload

 

[Punished Miku]

To buy from eneba? ye, they will take your money lol

The VPN is free, so just donwload

I went to the Xbox store first and I don't think it worked.

Went to eneba and it wont work because I'm not in Egypt. Closest country I see on this tunnel bear map is Nigeria. I don't see how to set it to Egypt.

 

[twilo99]

I went to the Xbox store first and I don't think it worked.

Went to eneba and it wont work because I'm not in Egypt. Closest country I see on this tunnel bear map is Nigeria. I don't see how to set it to Egypt.

Oh, I misled you then, I thought they had Egypt as one of their countries. I just checked my NordVPN and that doesn't have Egypt either.. guessing some politics are involved.

Can anyone here suggest one that works?

 

[j0hnnix]

I went to the Xbox store first and I don't think it worked.

Went to eneba and it wont work because I'm not in Egypt. Closest country I see on this tunnel bear map is Nigeria. I don't see how to set it to Egypt.

You should not need to be on Egypt location to purchase the key from Eneba just to redeem code on Xbox site. I just needed to confirm I knew this was a key for Egypt region while I'm on US. Use Express VPN free trial from IOS/Android then cancel when you are done.

 

[Punished Miku]

You should not need to be on Egypt location to purchase the key from Eneba just to redeem code on Xbox site. I just needed to confirm I knew this was a key for Egypt region while I'm on US. Use Express VPN free trial from IOS/Android then cancel when you are done.

EDIT: Nevermind. I got it. I'll try your VPN suggestion.

 

[Soltype]

Eneba has BGIII keys for $20, they are Egypt region locked so VPN needed to redeem. Got it downloading now.

good looking out, didn't want to buy this game again full price.

My last question since I'm a moron.

So I don't need to be in Egypt to buy. Fine. Where do I need to be?

Redeem while in US is fine.

That's what I've read here.

You buy the key normally, when activating on redeem.microsoft.com make sure you're connected to an Egypt IP with the VPN.After activation you're good.

 

[BlackTron]

Man I wish this was Play Anywhere so waiting for Xbox version would mean I get both console and PC with seamless shared save.

But procrastinating got me nothing this time, I should still just get the PC version

 

[Power Pro]

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get the free option, 2gb is plenty for this sort of thing

I don't see any option for Egypt as a region though.

 

[twilo99]

I don't see any option for Egypt as a region though.

No, I thought they had it, j0hnnix suggested Express VPN so try that instead

 

[twilo99]

Man I wish this was Play Anywhere so waiting for Xbox version would mean I get both console and PC with seamless shared save.

But procrastinating got me nothing this time, I should still just get the PC version

But how does that work when the game isn't on gamepass? I thought that's the only way "play anywhere" works

 

[Power Pro]

No, I thought they had it, j0hnnix suggested Express VPN so try that instead

Thank you. I didn't like having to do any paid VPN, but as long as they had a free trial, that's something.

Was able to get this and Alan Wake 2 for $36 total on Gamivo ^_^