EricBall
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I've told my wife we'll upgrade her MacBook to Mavericks after the first patch. (i.e. next month)
I'm waiting for the rumored Hawsell upgrade for the Mini before I pull the trigger to get one (and the 27" monitor) for my "home computer". The iMacs were upgraded outside of the big event, but the rumor sites don't have any new news.
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Looks fine for me
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You also don't quote any sources.
I think the best perspective would be from someone on the retail side. Not just a clerk at the store, but the guys who would have handled the accounts payable & receivable and seen the return ratios.
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gbatemp.net is your friend, in particular http://gbatemp.net/threads/which-flash-cart-should-i-get.290097/
I have an R4 flashcart. It was cheap (I think I paid $10, including shipping, microSD card & reader) and it still receives occasional firmware updates (via the alternate Wood firmware). It's biggest disadvantages are it's not compatible with either the DSi or 3DS or microSDHC cards (finding a 2GB microSD card these days is annoyingly difficult).
An R4 will do you fine, although it's getting tougher to find one. (Also there are a lot of flashcarts which use the R4 name, but aren't compatible. If it says DSi or SDHC compatible it ain't a real R4.) Paypal (and the Canadian government) has also cracked down on flashcart sellers so buying online isn't as easy as it used to be. Start with http://shoptemp.net/ to find sellers.
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Ahh, that's why I couldn't find it in the pile... :-)
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I also picked up the Zelda Wii U and my son is playing through Wind Waker HD. I need to dig out the DS cartridge 'cause I think the graphics are more "3-D" than I recall.
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But that'll teach me not to use the word "final", until after the game gets shipped.
And even then... the original release of Skeleton+ had a bug in the "You Win" screen.
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yeah i agree. i am going to buy a 2ds, and guess what? preordering costs 200$! why do that when you can buy it on the same day for a WAY lower price?
Although some items are available below MSRP on the first day, that's not always the case. (And even when it is, the difference is often trivial.)
I have to confess I did pre-order the Legend of Zelda Limited Edition Wii U. But I was planning on buying a Wii U anyway . . . (OTOH, by waiting I did get the price drop.)
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I'm lagging behind, only last week I ordered the first GTA for the PS1
Why not play GTA1 & 2 (PC) for free? http://www.rockstargames.com/classics/
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Why preorder anything? To guarantee you will have it as soon as possible and be able to start enjoying it immediately.
I understand the value of preordering - but that assumes there's a value of obtaining something today instead of waiting when the cost may be less and that doing so doesn't impact the enjoyment.
What I find amazing is 13 million people decided they couldn't wait to start playing.
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I think handhelds are going to take a huge hit once officially-supported snap-in controllers become available for the iPhone/iPod Touch. ... The question for Nintendo is - are there enough killer apps left for the 2DS/3DS to keep sales up?
I suspect iControllers will have the same problem as almost all add-ons - not everyone has one so game creators avoid requiring them. So I don't think iControllers will have much of an impact on handhelds beyond the damage they are already doing.
Pokemon X/Y will be a good indication of a how well a "killer app" can do.
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I wonder how long it will be before Nintendo goes the way of Sega, and becomes a software company for other platforms?
Sega made the jump to software (although they still make arcade machines) after 4 years of losses. Nintendo is still profitable so is unlikely to change in the near future.
However, the 3DS and Wii U aren't anywhere near as successful as their predecessors (although Pokemon is finally coming to the 3DS which should boost sales). Plus the continued pressure from the Xbox/PS/PC on the console space and iOS/Android on the handheld space means Nintendo doesn't have a guaranteed winner for the future. Unfortunately, the pressure of "free-to-play" and lower price digital downloads means Nintendo can't assume they could release Mario/Zelda etc on another platform at their current price point (not to mention the piracy problems some of those platforms have).
So might Nintendo go the way of Sega? They could, but I'm not certain they would be any better for it. I think there's a market for a "family friendly" console & handheld, but each year it becomes more difficult to stand out from the competition and the number of competitors is far greater today than in the past.
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I hope you're buying them because you're a completist collector, not because you expect they will be any fun to play...
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The quickstart has the buttons & LEDs for simple I/O. You can also use the same USB connection for serial I/O so you can have text I/O to the Parallax Terminal software. Then there's the header which provides direct access to all of the pins on the Propeller. This is where you will be connecting the Propeller to the Microvision LCD controller.
But before you do that, you need to learn to read Dan B's schematics, then spend some time probing the Microvision LCD controller with your mulitmeter to determine the input & output voltage levels. Your objective is to determine whether it will be easy / safe to connect the Propeller directly to the LCD controller or if you will need additional parts. (The Propeller has 3.3V inputs & outputs - connecting the Propeller to 9V will fry the pin.).
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SW:KotOR is a decent adventure game (I played & finished the PC version). Unfortunately, to unlock some of the best stuff you have to play through multiple times in a very purposed fashion.
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The same "problem" happens in the fine art world: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/04/03/judge-eggleston-dispute-collector
Collector buys 1980s "limited edition" (1 of 20) 11.75" x 17.38" print of famous photograph for $250,000. In 2012 photographer uses digital technology to make 44" x 60" version which sold at auction for $578,500. Collector sues photographer because he believes the photographer has diluted the value of his print.
Ahh, the investment collector discovers he is the greatest fool.
IANAL, but if the 1980s limited edition description specified the photograph would never be reproduced again or similar language then the collector might have a claim. In this case the judge rules in favor of the photographer because the 2012 version used a different printing process.
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The 3DS and 3DS XL are the current models, the DS/DSi are the older models (although they are still making the DSi according to Wikipedia).
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I'm betting the answer is 'cause Nintendo didn't want publishers to continue releasing games for the DS instead of the 3DS.I'm wondering why FIFA Soccer 14 will not be on the DS, yet it will be on the PS2. -
My usual eBay sequence goes like this:
1. Research the retail price of the item. eBay isn't always cheaper, especially when shipping & customs are taken into account. Also check craigslist, kijiji, etc.
2. Use both the current worldwide and completed lists to find out what the asking & sale prices of the item and how common / frequent it is. For infrequent sales, create an email notification.
3. Given #1 & #2, determine how much you are willing to pay for the item.
4. Check the current items, in particular the Buy It Nows. Although you may be able to get something cheaper via auction, there is some value in a sure thing.
5. Although I look at feedback, it's not the end-all be-all. Look at everything and trust your instincts. This also is much more important for high value items. I've had very few issues. The biggest problem I've had is where people don't know what they are selling. e.g. the listing says the item supports SDHC but it doesn't.
6. For auctions, put a watch on it and note what day it expires. If you have questions, ask them now. Then bid your top price (minus shipping & customs) with only a few seconds to go.
Finally, do be aware of shipping times and customs for out-of-country items.
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Is it one of the earlier models which can be easily hacked? See wiibrew.org for details.
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According to http://www.zophar.net/consoles/dreamcast.html the 2600, 7800 and Lynx (although the 7800 & Lynx are based on MESS for the DC, so the 5200 etc may also be covered.)
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Taking 15% off the previous record is a significant accomplishment. I wonder if there was some improvement to the car (it is the unlimited class after all), or if it was just the driver & his guts.
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The official way was http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_Yaroze
There's probably unofficial ways using a modded PS1 and CDRs and cross-compiling on the PC.
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Except for the right turns. We're confused by those.Some NASCAR fans & drivers don't like the road courses, but just this past weekend AJ Allmendinger won the Grand National race at Road America and Martin Truex Jr won the Cup race at Sonoma - both road courses. And the trucks will be racing at Mosport near me on Labour Day.
And unlike the pit strategy parade of F1 or the interval starts of rally, the NASCAR (and Aussies) race door to fender.
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Hey, if you wanna pay $26 for it, be my guest.
That's the best attitude for eBay. Enter your top bid with as little time left as possible. If you win, great; otherwise just watch for the next auction.