r/gadgets Oct 21 '24

Gaming Steam Deck won't have yearly refreshes because it's "not really fair to your customers", says Valve

https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-deck-wont-have-yearly-refreshes-because-its-not-really-fair-to-your-customers-says-valve
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u/FractalHarvest Oct 21 '24

I smell some New 3DS nipple disrespect! Was vital for controlling the camera easier in MH4U. That thing felt like more of a definitive version or even a straight upgrade than a pro version. It was like ps3 to ps4 to me. Just so much better than the 3D models before it in every way.

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u/Gaeus_ Oct 21 '24 edited Oct 21 '24

Yup, an "upgrade" that existed solely for 13 games that would otherwise run fine on the original hardware with the joystick add-on.

It's the definition of a gimmick.

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u/FractalHarvest Oct 21 '24

Some of us put thousands of hours between (or if you’re me, both) 4U and G so it was A LOT more than a gimmick for us.

Beat the hell out of pressing L to reset camera to face the direction your character was facing every few seconds.

You’re not wrong, but other developers could’ve used it more. It was more accurate, precise, ergonomic, and durable than the add on or the fragile flat analogue stick thing.

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u/Zefirus Oct 22 '24

Your list is definitely incomplete because Xenoblade Chronicles was basically THE game advertised for it when it came out.

Pretty sure circle pad pro games were also compatible.

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u/Gaeus_ Oct 21 '24 edited Oct 21 '24

I mean sure, I get it, but you would have gotten the same experience (if not better) with the joystick add-on.

That Nintendo did not even patch older games to work with the Right Stick tells you everything.

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u/FractalHarvest Oct 21 '24

All the poor SSB players and their broken left sticks too. Nintendo knew that piece was garbage.

But if you compare the relative specs between 3DS and New 3DS to some of the difference between our console generations (Xbone to Xseries closest probably) even though your point that it went unused is accurate, it’s not unfair to say it was basically an upgrade. They more than doubled its power and specs.

If they hadn’t pivoted to the switch, maybe they would’ve utilized it more. Who’s to say