Mildmantis

@Mildmantis@lemmy.whynotdrs.org

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  That’s a solid argument toward using an AVP vs a traditional PCVR set up.

  … So why not just do that for a fraction of the price on the Quest 3? I do everything you listed on mine, I even take it with me when I travel without any perceived constraints. I, too, can use Steam Link (although I prefer Virtual Remote Desktop currently) and even found myself making some use of the new Xbox GamePass app, and yes, it also pairs with my controller, and my Logitech keyboard and mouse too.

  I understand the AVP can fill a wider role than a standard PCVR gaming rig set up, but I feel what you describe as something to compare the AVP is honestly kind of outdated.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Additional anecdote from me, but I specifically seek out good sound pass-thru over good noise cancelling because I use music to help focus but need to hear at the same time like, say, at work when a call comes in.

  I don’t need it to be particularly loud, either, as I also have audio processing disorder so some concerns I see in this thread such as (paraphrasing) “probably poor bass” isn’t as much of a concern.

  I currently use Sony’s Latest LinkBud S earbuds, and I’m pretty happy with it. But if I were still looking for a pair, something like what’s being offered here is exactly the sort of thing that would appeal to me.

  These will undoubtedly appeal to a niche audience vs mass appeal, but so long as production doesn’t outpace demand I could see such a line of ear buds becoming quite popular among those who want that feature specifically.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨My most memorable NES games⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Ah, this just gave me a fun wallpaper idea and reminded me that my emulator exists. Thanks 👍

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Ubisoft Exec Says Gamers Need to Get 'Comfortable' Not Owning Their Games for Subscriptions to Take Off⁩ ⁨⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Holy shit are you me?

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨41% of fediverse instances have blocked threads so far!!!⁩ ⁨⁨10⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah, I see what you’re saying. “Be the change you wanna see” and what not. I’m doing my part by liking and

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Grandfathered YouTube Premium users will see price increase in January⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Right? I’m gunna miss it a lil. YouTube was pretty much the last monthly service I was paying for purely because I was grandfathered in at such a price.

  Oh well. Snip snip

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What moment from a video game made you cry?⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Getting the True Ending in the base game of Outer Wilds. Including the credits, including after the credits. So beautifully bittersweet.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Amazon exec says it’s time for RTO: ‘I don’t have data to back it up, but I know it’s better’⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Efficiency must mean nothing when you’ve got a giant commercial real estate hole burning in your pocket.

  Think of all the wasted money! (For the company, not the workers as they commute, buy lunch, hire nannies, etc)

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What were your top favorite video games as a kid?⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah, just a tad bit too much for me to have a “smooth” experience. But not enough to be unenjoyable or anything. Not at all. I had a blast and I’m absolutely going to enjoy my next emulated playthrough when the inspiration strikes.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨What were your top favorite video games as a kid?⁩ ⁨⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Ha, I recently saw that Toy Story 2 was in the retro library of my PlayStation Premium subscription. Invited my brother over and we spent the next day or two running thru it. Clunky as hell these days but still weirdly endearing enough to be just as much fun as we remembered.