I thought I'd carry the conversation over here @BAMozzy@Arugula@Voltan@Th3solution but I still have all of my Sony consoles, including my PS1 with it's snazzy (ahem) Ferrari F1 sticker kit
My PS3 is the only one that ever had problems before with the YLOD but I found someone who repaired it easily enough. It was after that incident I first signed up for PS+ for the cloud saving feature!
I also happen to have an even older console in the "Grandstand TV Game 2000" which is somewhere. I literally had to rescue this from my grandad's bin as he threw it out!
@Thrillho I moved into a much smaller house back in 2013 so had to get rid of a LOT of my old stuff. I don't have an Attic or external shed/garage so storage is significantly reduced. As such, I got rid of basically everything prior to what was 'current'. I through away games, hardware etc going back to the 70's, several different home computers (Vic20, CPC464, Amiga, several PC's) as well as consoles and boxes and boxes of games.
My PS1 and PS2 went, all my games I gave to one son as he still had a few PS1's and PS2's, My N64 went to another son, but everything else went to the tip as I had to move too quickly to try and sell. My PS3 Phat has the YLOD too so keeping the old PS1/2 games was pointless. I got rid of my older consoles as the Phat played the games but my replacement Slim didn't. I kept my OG Xbox because not all games were playable on the 360 - and now with BC on some, I'm glad I still kept the games too.
I did think about trying to get the PS3 Phat repaired - the original day 1 60GB Phat! However, I bought a 360GB Slim and then the PS4 came out and I stopped playing PS3 so the reason to repair is non-existent.
Since I have been here, we have had 2 generations release. I moved here a few months before the PS4/XB1 consoles released so I have added those. Its crazy to think that in the past 8yrs (as its coming up now), I have purchased 7 consoles - all different too - PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, XB1, XB1S, XB1X and Series X.
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Why can't life be like gaming? Why can't I restart from an earlier checkpoint??
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@Thrillho@BAMozzy@Arugula@Voltan@Th3solution I still have my PS2 (in a box) and my PS3 (on a shelf but hasn’t been turned on in ages). The 2 was cheaper and easier to replace, with the whole memory card situation. The 3 was a pain when it died. I desperately tried to resurrect it by doing the heat-up techniques (I didn’t put it in the oven, but I fashioned a heating chamber with a blow dryer and a cardboard box) and it worked again for a short time — long enough to create save back ups, after which I traded it in for a new model. Yeah, cloud saves are a godsend. 😅
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@Thrillho that thing is awesome! The oldest console I own is an Atari Jr which some friends bought me for my 22nd birthday. Tons of games with it but they are mostly trash. I started off with a SNES so my nostalgia pretty much ends there, I find it much harder to get into <8bit than I do with 16 bit games. I'd still love to pick up some older bits of kit though just because I like collecting it.
Oh yeah I just remembered I have a commodore amiga a1200 (or something) in the loft. I remember trading a pair of nunchuks for it when I was a teenager (it was a different time back then 😅). Not sure if that's older than the Atri Jr or not.
I think I have over 40 different consoles in total which includes iterations like PS3 phat/PS3 slim etc
@Voltan@ralphdibny The best thing is I discovered a “cheat” mode on it; the football game gives you two pong bats on each team but if you put the switch slightly between football and tennis, one team gets three
What am I doing here? I have been silent recently because of various problems: facing a new job, looking for a new flat to move into, taking care of my mum... Well, Thursday she passed away, dying literally in my arms. My friends offered their help in these days, but I still needed to be alone as always. I found some relief in poetry, some in alcohol and medecines but quite none in gaming. It's ok for a while as my mind is focused elsewhere, but what happens on the screen looks just stupid. I finished Detroit and tried some action with Guacamelee (the 2 games I was currently playing) but I felt like a robot doing unecessary tasks. Maybe it's time to give The Journey a chance.
I'm wondering if there's a title that helped some of you in a similar situation...
@andreoni79 Jeez, I know no amount of words can help but I really am sorry for what you’re going through. I would say something with lots of busywork is a great idea, perhaps a Lego game like @RogerRoger says, or The Witness. Something that will hold your attention without being too flashy or in your face.
@andreoni79 I’m so sorry to hear about that. Like Rog says, there’s no right answer to anything for grief. When my sister died, I just needed stuff to focus on, whether that was getting back to work or having a game to lose myself in for a bit. Even that last bit will depend on you and whether you want something mindless you can switch of and enjoy, some deep narrative to take your whole focus for a while, or just to step away from it for a bit.
I can only imagine it being even harder with everything going on in the world right now and particularly with so much going on your life all at the same time. Don’t be afraid to take people up on their offers of help at some point either and don’t worry about writing stuff out on here either if it helps.
@andreoni79 I am really sorry to hear that, it's awful. :/
It's not the same but I played through the first Splinter Cell game when my nan died. But that was 18 years ago, I don't think you process grief the same way as a kid. Recent loss as an adult has hit me much harder than it did when I was teenager.
@andreoni79 So sorry to hear about your lose, my thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. It sounds cheesy and a bit of a cliche, but time really is the greatest healer.
It will be different for everyone what game is right for them for a bit of escapism, I personally would go for a couple of shorter games before diving into something meaty. I recently played Concrete Genie and I found that quite uplifting. Abzu is also a good shout. If I think of anymore I will let you know.
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@andreoni79 May I add my heartfelt support and sympathies to those which have already been expressed. Truly sorry to hear of your loss.
I think people have suggested some good games so far to see if they would help in this difficult emotional time. I might add something like Tetris Effect to the ideas like Abzu, Journey, Comcrete Genie, and others which have light and positive gameplay which is engaging, yet not overly imposing thematically. Maybe a racer as well like GT or Wipeout with some of your favorite music piped in if you prefer.
I’ve not gone through your exact scenario, but I do recall a few times when my life stresses were intense and gaming just felt empty to me and if wonder if I’d ever feel the joy of the hobby again. I’ve taken a break from gaming at some of these junctures, even if I’d usually still follow along with the news and happenings on Push Square as a light distraction when needed. You might feel like you simply need time away. Everyone’s probably a little different in how best they cope. Either way, accept my firmest virtual reassurances and well wishes.
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@andreoni79 I am so sorry to hear this and my condolences to you and your family/friends. I would focus on what you feel capable of and it might not feature gaming for the time being. Sometimes I strike out for games to help take my mind off things and then sometimes I just can't face picking up a game.
Personally, in times of upheavel, I find grindy games that have achievable aims allow me to game on autopilot so I can focus on it without issue. So some large open world games (see any AAA Ubisoft title). Still different for everyone. I hope you find some peace in whatever form feels best.
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@andreoni79 I'm so sorry for your loss. Playing, or doing any activity, with a rhythm that occupies the brain but doesn't necessarily require overthinking has helped me when I've grieved in the past. Something that triggers emotions such as Journey or Abzû would not be a great game for me personally, but at the same time you may find it soothing or even cathartic, especially if you are eager to feel something. There's no right or wrong and all you can do is what's right for you. You've suffered a terrible shock. Be kind to yourself and take the time and space to process in your own way.
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