General Videogame Thread

Has anyone played games on an Nvidia Shield here? been thinking about getting one but Android games are not the best and the selection Nvidia have doesn't seem amazing. I know you cam stream games from PC, but i don't have a PC, my brother does but it has an AMD card in it and you need an Nvidia card to stream.
 
shevtheblue said:
Has anyone played games on an Nvidia Shield here? been thinking about getting one but Android games are not the best and the selection Nvidia have doesn't seem amazing. I know you cam stream games from PC, but i don't have a PC, my brother does but it has an AMD card in it and you need an Nvidia card to stream.
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There very few decent native android ports and the controller is crap, although you can use an xbox pad instead.
PC streaming is OK but a steam link is £20 and better. Gamestreaming worked ok but not worth it beyond the free 3 months and you can't transfer the game saves.
I sold mine and use an xbox for games and firetv for streaming. Much better.
 
Jalfraag said:
There very few decent native android ports and the controller is crap, although you can use an xbox pad instead.
PC streaming is OK but a steam link is £20 and better. Gamestreaming worked ok but not worth it beyond the free 3 months and you can't transfer the game saves.
I sold mine and use an xbox for games and firetv for streaming. Much better.
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For streaming it shits on the Fire TV, the Shield is super fast without all of Amazons bollocks clogging up your interface. The controllers have been updated for the 2017 models and they are much better than previous offerings, they aren't perfect but it's all about preference - I prefer a PS4 controller which pairs effortlessly to the Shield TV.
PC streaming works perfectly but I have a decent laptop with a top spec Nvidia card so I find it as good as playing a console. I stream games from emulators on my laptop to my Shield with no problems - you can even do it via Steam at no cost.
GEForce Now (the free library for a monthly subscription) is only available for 1 month free as opposed to 3 free months previously available and I've found it to be above average, sure the games aren't the very latest but there are 60 or so available for £7.49 a month and if you are someone who is happy to play games you may have missed upon release then it suits. You can still purchase additional later released games as well. I never had a network issue whilst streaming but I've suspended my subscription because I'm doing some decorating so I haven't used it for a few weeks.
Retroarch can also be added to the Shield to run emulators as well and due to the shield's power-it can run things that the raspberry pi/other emulator devices will struggle to (PS1, N64). I've set mine up with HyperSpin because I like retro games.

I'm quite enjoying my Shield TV tbh.
 
Jalfraag said:
For gaming it has the same problem as the tv, not enough ports. If you want to play games on the go/bog get a switch.
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Ah I'm fine with the PC for the occasional game personally, I was wondering if it would be worth convincing my old man to get a sheild tablet instead of a new console. It seems like it's too expensive and not enough games on their streaming service though from what I've heard so far.

The potential is big there though(if it works as they say), think of all the classics they could bring to a new audience as part of the monthly fee perhaps, if they weren't just going for the newest COD and the like.
 
Machiavelli said:
The switch uses the same Nvidia Tegra X1 processor found in the Shield TV ;-)
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The Sheild's got a higher clock speed if I remember right even in the Sheild K1. Still you are paying to be able to play the Nintendo games with the Switch.
 
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Metalartin said:
Ah I'm fine with the PC for the occasional game personally, I was wondering if it would be worth convincing my old man to get a sheild tablet instead of a new console. It seems like it's too expensive and not enough games on their streaming service though from what I've heard so far.

The potential is big there though(if it works as they say), think of all the classics they could bring to a new audience as part of the monthly fee perhaps, if they weren't just going for the newest COD and the like.
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That's exactly the idea, they are working to get a better, broader collection of games on their service. For instance Ubisoft are adding some of their back catalogue soon.
Streaming is flawless if your internet is fast enough (mines 60 download) but I've wired mine to my router rather than going the wifi route, I did the same to use PlayStation now for streaming on PS4.
 
Metalartin said:
The Sheild's got a higher clock speed if I remember right even in the Sheild K1. Still you are paying to be able to play the Nintendo games with the Switch.
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Only the limited collection of Switch games. I've hacked a Wii U so I've got every game ever released from NES to Wii U.
I've had a look at the switch but it isn't tempting enough yet and the on the go bit doesn't really fit my lifestyle.
 
Machiavelli said:
Only the limited collection of Switch games. I've hacked a Wii U so I've got every game ever released from NES to Wii U.
I've had a look at the switch but it isn't tempting enough yet and the on the go bit doesn't really fit my lifestyle.
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Just wait for the switch emulator for shield. Only joking Nintendo fans.
 
Hope you folks can help me out here.

Bought fifa 18 (PS3) and received an email earlier off amazon with a discount code for fifa points, it doesn't have a ps3 option just PC, Xbox one and PS4, does this mean this is useless to me as i have a ps3?

I have been using the web app on my pc for fifa 18, is there a chance the PC option may work on this?
 
Haven't bought a copy of FIFA since 2013, although I've played all the subsequent ones. Every version since 2012 has felt like a game where sales mattered more than quality. I like better graphics, and more realistic offside traps and all but I prefer having fun. The last FIFA I really felt hit the mark was FIFA 10 and tbh before that I was a massive PES player.


I couldn't care less about the lack of authentic feel to PES. I knew who everyone was supposed to be and the gameplay always felt better. It's a shame they rested on their laurels so much so that FIFA overtook it but it looks like they've got their act together recently and having had a go at the last couple iterations I'm contemplating giving the new one a buy.
 
I own a ps4 and pc for gaming. Its been a while since I gamed on pc but when I did i played games like SWTOR and guild wars. I made the transition to PS4 when that launched just to try something new. Since then I have bought and played the following

Alien Issolation
The Division
Fifa 17
Wolfenstien
Ark
Battlfield 4
Battlefield 1
Minecraft
Farcry 4

Some of these games have provided value for money, some have been very suprising fun (minecraft) others have been hugly disapointing (the division)

Basicall the thrust of my post is to ask you guys what I should do/try next. I have had a look at what is coming out on PS4 in the next few months and I am quite underwhelmed. I have also been thinking about making the transition back to PC gaming. I haven't listed every game I have purchased for PS4 but the above give a general Idea. What do you guys think? Have I missed a gem? Is there a game coming to PS4 I should be excited for? Or is the jump back to PC gaming an inevitability?

If any other Man City fans in their late twenties onwards are looking for others to potentially play with feel free to add me on PS4 @ Blu_Calrissian
 
Passittogordon said:
I own a ps4 and pc for gaming. Its been a while since I gamed on pc but when I did i played games like SWTOR and guild wars. I made the transition to PS4 when that launched just to try something new. Since then I have bought and played the following

Alien Issolation
The Division
Fifa 17
Wolfenstien
Ark
Battlfield 4
Battlefield 1
Minecraft
Farcry 4

Some of these games have provided value for money, some have been very suprising fun (minecraft) others have been hugly disapointing (the division)

Basicall the thrust of my post is to ask you guys what I should do/try next. I have had a look at what is coming out on PS4 in the next few months and I am quite underwhelmed. I have also been thinking about making the transition back to PC gaming. I haven't listed every game I have purchased for PS4 but the above give a general Idea. What do you guys think? Have I missed a gem? Is there a game coming to PS4 I should be excited for? Or is the jump back to PC gaming an inevitability?

If any other Man City fans in their late twenties onwards are looking for others to potentially play with feel free to add me on PS4 @ Blu_Calrissian
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Witcher 3.

Guild Wars was great too, I still play that from time to time.
 
Passittogordon said:
I own a ps4 and pc for gaming. Its been a while since I gamed on pc but when I did i played games like SWTOR and guild wars. I made the transition to PS4 when that launched just to try something new. Since then I have bought and played the following

Alien Issolation
The Division
Fifa 17
Wolfenstien
Ark
Battlfield 4
Battlefield 1
Minecraft
Farcry 4

Some of these games have provided value for money, some have been very suprising fun (minecraft) others have been hugly disapointing (the division)

Basicall the thrust of my post is to ask you guys what I should do/try next. I have had a look at what is coming out on PS4 in the next few months and I am quite underwhelmed. I have also been thinking about making the transition back to PC gaming. I haven't listed every game I have purchased for PS4 but the above give a general Idea. What do you guys think? Have I missed a gem? Is there a game coming to PS4 I should be excited for? Or is the jump back to PC gaming an inevitability?

If any other Man City fans in their late twenties onwards are looking for others to potentially play with feel free to add me on PS4 @ Blu_Calrissian
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Pc player unknown battlegrounds is a great game on steam and relatively cheap aka pubg

Fifa pro clubs is all I play on ps4 just moved to fifa 18 great if you have a decent set of mates to play with
 
Passittogordon said:
I own a ps4 and pc for gaming. Its been a while since I gamed on pc but when I did i played games like SWTOR and guild wars. I made the transition to PS4 when that launched just to try something new. Since then I have bought and played the following

Alien Issolation
The Division
Fifa 17
Wolfenstien
Ark
Battlfield 4
Battlefield 1
Minecraft
Farcry 4

Some of these games have provided value for money, some have been very suprising fun (minecraft) others have been hugly disapointing (the division)

Basicall the thrust of my post is to ask you guys what I should do/try next. I have had a look at what is coming out on PS4 in the next few months and I am quite underwhelmed. I have also been thinking about making the transition back to PC gaming. I haven't listed every game I have purchased for PS4 but the above give a general Idea. What do you guys think? Have I missed a gem? Is there a game coming to PS4 I should be excited for? Or is the jump back to PC gaming an inevitability?

If any other Man City fans in their late twenties onwards are looking for others to potentially play with feel free to add me on PS4 @ Blu_Calrissian
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I thought the division was good.
 
Super David Silva 21 said:
Hope you folks can help me out here.

Bought fifa 18 (PS3) and received an email earlier off amazon with a discount code for fifa points, it doesn't have a ps3 option just PC, Xbox one and PS4, does this mean this is useless to me as i have a ps3?

I have been using the web app on my pc for fifa 18, is there a chance the PC option may work on this?
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Under the terms and conditions it states that the discount code is only eligible for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.... so I assume PS3 and Xbox 360 aren't valid for the discount code.
 
Passittogordon said:
I own a ps4 and pc for gaming. Its been a while since I gamed on pc but when I did i played games like SWTOR and guild wars. I made the transition to PS4 when that launched just to try something new. Since then I have bought and played the following

Alien Issolation
The Division
Fifa 17
Wolfenstien
Ark
Battlfield 4
Battlefield 1
Minecraft
Farcry 4

Some of these games have provided value for money, some have been very suprising fun (minecraft) others have been hugly disapointing (the division)

Basicall the thrust of my post is to ask you guys what I should do/try next. I have had a look at what is coming out on PS4 in the next few months and I am quite underwhelmed. I have also been thinking about making the transition back to PC gaming. I haven't listed every game I have purchased for PS4 but the above give a general Idea. What do you guys think? Have I missed a gem? Is there a game coming to PS4 I should be excited for? Or is the jump back to PC gaming an inevitability?

If any other Man City fans in their late twenties onwards are looking for others to potentially play with feel free to add me on PS4 @ Blu_Calrissian
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If you enjoy RPG games give Persona 5 a shot, or at least read up about it to see if it would interest you! My game of the year by a long shot! Never put 140 hours into a single game at once before but this gripped me from the start.
 
Just took delivery of my PSVR bundle. Absolutely cracking bit of kit coupled with the PS4 Pro. Only tried a few demos & Rigs, but wow, it really is good.
The whole experience is so responsive it is unreal.
Got Resident Evil coming tomorrow which I'm not too sure whether I'm looking forward to it or not if these demos are anything to go by.
 
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