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#1
General Discussion / Re: You are now able to use th...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - Today at 09:13:22 PMQuote from: retro junkie on August 04, 2024, 02:15:08 PMHow do you pay with your palm?@retro junkie --> LATE REPLY!! But... this is how it's done:
https://amazonone.aws.com
Not sure how widely adopted this service REALLY is... but it looks like it is a thing
#2
General Discussion / Forums upgraded - 07/02/25
Last post by BLUEVOODU - Today at 09:05:08 PMOutside the new theme, I upgraded the forums to a new version! If you run into any issues, please let me know so I may fix. I appreciate your help!
#3
General Discussion / Trying out a New Theme
Last post by BLUEVOODU - Today at 09:02:29 PMFor the next 4-7 days... or unless it gets annoying. It has light and dark features (top left by CHICKEN DINNER GAMING COMMUNITY).
Please let me know what you think. I DO notice the smiley set doesn't look totally right as you can see the white around the images. I probably will revert to the procurve theme again until I find something "right."
Thoughts? Comments? Post it up!
Please let me know what you think. I DO notice the smiley set doesn't look totally right as you can see the white around the images. I probably will revert to the procurve theme again until I find something "right."
Thoughts? Comments? Post it up!
#4
PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / 2024 MacBook Pro - Using it as...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - Today at 08:21:11 PMAt some point super early this year, I ended up receiving and using a MacBook Pro 2024... and have been using it as my daily driver since January. I was asked to write a bit of a review by @CreepinDeth and @retro junkie . I can now say that I can use Windows, Linux AND MacBook (MacOS) as my daily driver without issues.
It has the Apply M4 chip - 10 Cores CPU and GPU (4 performance, 6 efficiency), 16GB memory, and 512 SSD. I am running MacOS... no changes.
It really runs many processes well. I have at least 4-5 Safari windows open with 15 (at least) tabs each and several applications. If I run something like Starcraft 2 or a game on top of the processes while on Discord, the system still works but chugs a little bit.
Overall... it handles everything well and the Apple apps (Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Notes, TextEdit..etc) are good enough to get by with most everything you need to do except some power applications. You can do resumes and about everything else you need to do on the standard day... within good reason.
Gaming - I haven't done a ton of gaming, but it the MacBook handles games like StarCraft, Starcraft 2, Diablo 2 and Diablo 3. Diablo 4, However, is still not Mac compatible.
Where the MacBook really shines... is audio. The MacBook has amazing sound for a Laptop. I was truly blown away. Nothing will beat awesome studio monitors or other dedicated sound systems, but the audio on the MacBook is absolutely better than all other Laptops I've heard (not saying others do not exist out there).
Most of my automation, infrastructure and testing utilities are setup and works as standard... Such as AWS Cli, VS Code, Amazon Q, Terraform, GitHub and many other integrations I use for my certifications and projects (and keeping up on cloud/automation skills).
Peripherals are a little odd... but I'm working through that. Such as, I have a decent Dell docking station with thunderbolt.. and the Logitech peripherals do not work exactly like the Native Keyboard and trackpad. I didn't install software and am still working through some of those things.
If you have questions, please let me know. Thoughts... comments, Post it up!
It has the Apply M4 chip - 10 Cores CPU and GPU (4 performance, 6 efficiency), 16GB memory, and 512 SSD. I am running MacOS... no changes.
It really runs many processes well. I have at least 4-5 Safari windows open with 15 (at least) tabs each and several applications. If I run something like Starcraft 2 or a game on top of the processes while on Discord, the system still works but chugs a little bit.
Overall... it handles everything well and the Apple apps (Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Notes, TextEdit..etc) are good enough to get by with most everything you need to do except some power applications. You can do resumes and about everything else you need to do on the standard day... within good reason.
Gaming - I haven't done a ton of gaming, but it the MacBook handles games like StarCraft, Starcraft 2, Diablo 2 and Diablo 3. Diablo 4, However, is still not Mac compatible.
Where the MacBook really shines... is audio. The MacBook has amazing sound for a Laptop. I was truly blown away. Nothing will beat awesome studio monitors or other dedicated sound systems, but the audio on the MacBook is absolutely better than all other Laptops I've heard (not saying others do not exist out there).
Most of my automation, infrastructure and testing utilities are setup and works as standard... Such as AWS Cli, VS Code, Amazon Q, Terraform, GitHub and many other integrations I use for my certifications and projects (and keeping up on cloud/automation skills).
Peripherals are a little odd... but I'm working through that. Such as, I have a decent Dell docking station with thunderbolt.. and the Logitech peripherals do not work exactly like the Native Keyboard and trackpad. I didn't install software and am still working through some of those things.
If you have questions, please let me know. Thoughts... comments, Post it up!
#5
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: NES World Chanpionship
Last post by BLUEVOODU - Today at 08:11:01 PMQuote from: targetrasp on April 23, 2025, 11:28:59 PMIt's deep in the back log at this point.
LOL come on @targetrasp ... that's my statement. Do it... Do it naoow!
#6
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Switch 2 - Annoyance - Game Ke...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - Today at 08:08:34 PMI get digital games... I do. There is a time and place for them... and many find them convenient. I like physical games for many reasons, for which you can see in many other topics on Chicken Dinner Gaming
However, the cases for sale with no games inside and only codes?! Unacceptable! The case state "Game Key Card Inside." There is no game card inside... just in case you didn't get that lol. How annoying is this?!
I know @SpartanEvolved has comments on this one!
Thoughts? Comments? Post it up!
However, the cases for sale with no games inside and only codes?! Unacceptable! The case state "Game Key Card Inside." There is no game card inside... just in case you didn't get that lol. How annoying is this?!
I know @SpartanEvolved has comments on this one!
Thoughts? Comments? Post it up!
#7
General Discussion / Switch 2 has been added to the...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - Today at 01:30:36 PMJust a heads up... Switch 2 designator has been added to the Nintendo section:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/index.php/board,9.0.html
Time for new Switch 2 Posts! Let's GOOOOO
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/index.php/board,9.0.html
Time for new Switch 2 Posts! Let's GOOOOO
#8
General Discussion / Games, Consoles, and Updates!
Last post by retro junkie - Today at 01:13:56 PMI have a game that I purchased used for my 3DS. It will play for five, ten, or maybe three minutes and then crash, producing an error code. I keep searching the net for answers but have found nothing that satisfies. The Nintendo help section only addresses "the thinking" that the console is defective. But I have the same issue with this game on all four of my 3DS consoles. I think that simply verifies that it is a game issue.
The question that I have floating around in my mind is, "When games and their consoles enter the realm of "old hat," which are no longer supported, would this result in issues to play the game, or certain games?
I am not expecting any answers so don't feel pressured. I am just thinking out loud. Do updates that fix bugs in the firmware of a console effect the gameplay, or booting, of games creating the situation for the need of the game update? When going back to something like the SNES it is a closed system, never needing an update, neither the games. But then again is it the internet and security that instigates the need for an update?
None of my DS consoles can connect to the internet anymore. Not sure why. The original DS and the DS lite never connected to the internet, so no updates were ever needed. I don't remember of any games for the DS ever having an update either. I have been reading and watching YouTube addressing the problem of some 3DS games deteriorating and becoming unplayable.
I have been playing this game that motivated this post. If I get to a save point before the game crashes, I can restart the game and continue at that point. It is some what frustrating, but the game is fun to play. Puzzles & Dragons Mario edition, I hesitate to invest any money trying to purchase another one, even a brand new one. Now I am somewhat cautious about the 3DS format and its games. I do have another one that has quit working.
Any thoughts?
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The question that I have floating around in my mind is, "When games and their consoles enter the realm of "old hat," which are no longer supported, would this result in issues to play the game, or certain games?
I am not expecting any answers so don't feel pressured. I am just thinking out loud. Do updates that fix bugs in the firmware of a console effect the gameplay, or booting, of games creating the situation for the need of the game update? When going back to something like the SNES it is a closed system, never needing an update, neither the games. But then again is it the internet and security that instigates the need for an update?
None of my DS consoles can connect to the internet anymore. Not sure why. The original DS and the DS lite never connected to the internet, so no updates were ever needed. I don't remember of any games for the DS ever having an update either. I have been reading and watching YouTube addressing the problem of some 3DS games deteriorating and becoming unplayable.
I have been playing this game that motivated this post. If I get to a save point before the game crashes, I can restart the game and continue at that point. It is some what frustrating, but the game is fun to play. Puzzles & Dragons Mario edition, I hesitate to invest any money trying to purchase another one, even a brand new one. Now I am somewhat cautious about the 3DS format and its games. I do have another one that has quit working.
Any thoughts?
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#9
Cloud Gaming / Status of Cloud Gaming - 2025 ...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - Today at 11:01:13 AMWe are now in 2025... it's been 2 years since Google Stadia died and other cloud gaming platforms rolled up. I believe we have the following left:
Xbox Cloud, Amazon Luna, Playstation Plus Premium and Nvidia Gforce Now. To date, I have not tried any of these platforms. I was going to try Amazon Luna, but was distracted with a massive gaming backlog (massive is an understatement) and ... life.
Where are you at? Are you playing any of these services? Any other services I didn't list that you are enjoying? Post it up!
Xbox Cloud, Amazon Luna, Playstation Plus Premium and Nvidia Gforce Now. To date, I have not tried any of these platforms. I was going to try Amazon Luna, but was distracted with a massive gaming backlog (massive is an understatement) and ... life.
Where are you at? Are you playing any of these services? Any other services I didn't list that you are enjoying? Post it up!
#10
General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Targetrasp!...
Last post by retro junkie - July 01, 2025, 12:01:18 AMWhaat?!
Oh..........Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Oh..........Happy Belated Birthday!!!
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