CatZoomies
@CatZoomies@lemmy.world
2023 Reddit Refugee
On Decentralization:
“We no longer have choice. We no longer have voice. And what is left when you have no choice and no voice? Exit.” - Andreas Antonopoulos
- Comment on [Discussion] What games are you playing on your deck? - January 2025 2 weeks ago:
I decided to stop playing Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga because the game became too tedious and I wasn’t having as much fun with it. A shame because I loved M&L Dream Team and wanted to start from its roots.
Now currently playing Sea of Stars and Hades.
- Comment on [Discussion] Do you use any headphones with your Steam Deck? 4 weeks ago:
I don’t do voice chats on Deck. But when I only have a short time to play, I just use standard Apple earbuds that I’ve had for years.
When I get to game for more than an hour and feel like gaming on the couch, then I use my JBL Quantum TWS earbuds with the USB C adapter. These are primo ear buds, incredibly low latency, sound excellent, and are immersive with the noise canceling and noise isolating. Built in microphone, but I don’t use it for that purpose. I’d imagine for the price point the mic quality should be somewhere between good and great, depending on preference.
- Comment on What do you prefer for audio? Earphones, headphones, speakers? 3 months ago:
For my PC I prefer headphones for the immersion. When on the Steam Deck, I use in ear buds. I have a handful of Apple ear pods I’ve amassed over the years that I’ll use when I’m trying to get some quick gaming in. If I get a chance to really sit down and game for an hour or more, I use my JBL Quantum TWS with the USB C receiver. Total immersion, excellent sound quality, noise canceling, and incredible latency. Battery life could always be better, but they’ll comfortably get me through a solid gaming session on the Deck.
I don’t use the speakers on my Deck at all. I probably should play some games with it and see how I like it.
- Comment on Asus’ new mini PC has a Copilot AI button on the front for some reason 4 months ago:
If I connect a new Logitech mouse with a dedicated AI button to this, will the two AIs collaborate, or will they fight each other for control to win my affection?
- Comment on What have you been playing lately? 5 months ago:
Oh yeah definitely. Haven’t played it in probably 20 years so it’s about time I revisit it and remember the legend.
I only remember bits and pieces but so far it’s fun. I’ve only gotten past the first boss and Frog left my party.
- Comment on What have you been playing lately? 5 months ago:
Chrono Trigger SNES.
It’s on my must play list for this year. RIP Akira Toriyama
- Comment on Firefox added [ad tracking] and has already turned it on without asking you 6 months ago:
Dang. Firefox, you were the chosen one! You were supposed to bring balance to the browser wars.
I’ll still keep using Firefox as i have for 20 years or whatever, but certainly will begin considering switching to a Firefox fork if this behavior continues.
- Comment on [Discussion] What games are you currently playing on your deck? - October 2023 1 year ago:
My favorite Zelda. I need to revisit this one.
- Comment on [Discussion] What games are you currently playing on your deck? - October 2023 1 year ago:
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater! After what feels like 20 years, I realized how bad I am and how I barely remember where anything is. I will say I happily landed a 900 today.
I gotta practice, but I’m having a great time with it. Just wish it didn’t have always online for single player.
- Comment on Steam Deck/ROG Ally SSD Upgrades Coming from Western Digital 1 year ago:
True. I didn’t think about it, but I guess that should have been obvious since 2230 isn’t a common standard.
Meanwhile, i’ve had lots of WD drives without any issues. And some of my SSDs are TLC and QLC (before I knew about QLC longevity). I can’t imagine I’ll go wrong with these upcoming SN770 drives.
- Comment on Steam Deck/ROG Ally SSD Upgrades Coming from Western Digital 1 year ago:
I decided to bite the bullet and preordered two 2 TB SSDs, which release officially next Friday on Sep 22nd. I haven’t used a Steam Deck, but the two I ordered just arrived today for my spouse and I (yay!). They’re a gift for us next month so I’ll have impressions by then.
While doing research, I only found that there was an SN740 model from WD that was only sold in some regions. Reddit link here: …kavin.rocks/…/2230_sn740_nvme_ssd_for_steam_deck…
People were happy with it so I figure the higher spec model is probably fine to use.
So far though, I only know it’s TLC NAND and basically similar to the published Corsair MP600 specs. I’d love to get my hands on MLC or SLC, but I don’t think it exists for that capacity (nor would it be affordable). My guess is by the time an affordable MLC or SLC arrives in 2280 config, Steam Deck 2 will be out and probably use a more common SSD form factor.