The Computer/Console Gaming Thread

[Mythirax]

I hope this means they will let Lego put some Star Wars and Marvel stuff into Lego Dimensions.

Exactly what I'm hoping for!

[Golden Phoenix]

Exactly what I'm hoping for!

It is also exactly what my wallet fears

[DELTAprime]

Need some advice from anyone with a custom built arcade cabinet. Look to build one myself but not sure what I'm going to use as my base - PCB board, pc or raspberry PI. Anyone have any experience, suggestions as to what they consider to be the best option or why I shouldn't use one over the other. Which front end/software to use etc.. , any info would be appreciated.

Check this out there's a segment on Pi gaming is part way through the show.

https://twit.tv/shows/new-screen-sav...utostart=false

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Is there a GOTY version of Arkham Knight kicking around yet? that'll be the catalyst for me moving to the PS4 Methinks
And Uncharted 4....

[Gutsman Heavy]

Is there a GOTY version of Arkham Knight kicking around yet? that'll be the catalyst for me moving to the PS4 Methinks
And Uncharted 4....

Not yet. Bafflingly they are releasing Asylum & City on Ps4 though

[Fungal Infection]

Check this out there's a segment on Pi gaming is part way through the show.

https://twit.tv/shows/new-screen-sav...utostart=false

You know, I actually watched most of the show, and not just the raspberry pi segment - these guys are actually rather entertaining!!

[DELTAprime]

I know it's a long shot but does anyone here either have a contact they could ask or just straight up knows when the GTX 1080 is going on sale globally (as in preortder not the release date)? I really want one for my gaming PC and Oculus Rift but when I ask the big Aussie PC parts stores they tell me they don't know when I'll be able to order one. Since it is expected to be in short supply I really want to make my preorder as soon as it goes on sale.

[TAAUBlaster]

I know it's a long shot but does anyone here either have a contact they could ask or just straight up knows when the GTX 1080 is going on sale globally (as in preortder not the release date)? I really want one for my gaming PC and Oculus Rift but when I ask the big Aussie PC parts stores they tell me they don't know when I'll be able to order one. Since it is expected to be in short supply I really want to make my preorder as soon as it goes on sale.

It sounds like NVIDA has a lot of embargos on this card at the moment (price, pre-order date, etc.) Kotaku are speculating that pre-orders and prices will probably be known by the end of next week.

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2016/05/and...rice-is-a-lot/

[philby]

I thought I read may 27 somewhere...that might have just been embargo date or something though...

**edit
this article suggests may 27 as release date for 1080 and later in june for 1070:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-produ...nfirm-3639751/

I've had a 980ti for about 12 months or so and I love it so I don't think it needs replacing just yet, although the "ooh shiny and new and fastest" aspect of the 1080 is tempting hehe.

[DELTAprime]

Yeah it's going to ship on the 27th, but they still haven't said when orders go live other than some vagueness that there will be preorders. Looks like I'm going to be going with importing one from Amazon. PCCG accidentally listed one momentarily (Founders Edition) and the AU price is $1300AU. The US price is $700US by comparison. So I'm estimating $250 to $300AU savings by buying from Amazon. Great job Australian retail!