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I honestly regret buying my gaming laptop. I barely use it since I don't have space in my room, so I need to attach it to the TV, every time I need to use, move my series X and unplug it... And I need a wired controller. Then, there's always a pesky update, drivers, stuff... When I'm playing on my X I don't have to worry about any of that, is more of a hassle to use (the laptop).

Ngl I basically bought it because I wanted to play Spiderman and other not available games on Xbox but even like that the regret is there.

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[–] AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com 0 points 3 months ago

Smartwatch. Utter shit.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Steam Deck. That thing is amazing.

[–] sfxrlz@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

My switch. It’s been nice and all but my mail account got hacked and some people took all my gaming accounts. All of which I got back except for Minecraft(Microsoft) and Nintendo. And now it’s just a brick. Can’t do shit without the account, you even have to pass like 4 menus trying to get you to log in, when trying to play a game off of a cartridge. I haven’t even gotten an answer from their support except for their stupid automated system.

[–] TwanHE@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

A picofly is like $15, and sounds like you dont have to worry about getting banned anyways.

[–] sfxrlz@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Already gave the thing away :D or what’s the picofly supposed to do?

[–] TwanHE@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

Modchip giving acces to pirated games and the ability to bypass the annoying account checks.

[–] Unbecredible@lemm.ee 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Do you know how your email account got hacked?

I don't understand how this happens to people.

[–] sfxrlz@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

So, a hosting provider which I used to rent vps‘ses at, got hacked and leaked data(Adress,name,payment method,phone numbers). A lot. And then from there… my email provider is old and cheap. No 2fa nessecary and the password was old and simple. Additionally while the gaming accounts were gone, my PayPal n banking have been untouched.

But also … I also bought a new Chinese keyboard a few months ago and I can’t get rid of the small and probably unjust fear that there might be a keylogger in there. Would fit the timeline though.

[–] Boozilla@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

I regret ever buying an Arlo home security camera system. Neat idea, poor execution. And fuck subscriptions. I took it all down. I don't miss having creepy-looking cameras in my yard / house. Only put it up because of some very sketchy neighbors we had. And they have gone to prison, so, don't need them any longer.

Glad you mentioned the gaming laptop. I've been thinking about getting one but keep talking myself out of it.

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

My PS5. Even at the time, I knew my gaming days were behind me but figured I'd still use it for media streaming, Blu-Ray playing, and playing my PS4 disks.

Well, the Playstation Plex app is garbage, I barely watch blu-rays, and turns out I played more than enough of those games a decade ago.

[–] tobogganablaze@lemmus.org 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Very happy with all my recent purchases.

But I did attempt to upgrade my phone a while back. But once I got it, it felt too big and was uncomfortable to hold and put in my pocket. Also the migration assistant didn't work and I had to setup everything manually. I stop halfway through and just kept using my old phone. Eventually my brother broke his phone so I just gave it to him.

[–] thesohoriots@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

Phone sizes are just goofy. It shouldn’t be straining against your pocket like it’s trying to escape when you’re sitting.

[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

My Flipper Zero. I can force myself to use it and I actually do use the 125khz emulation. But thats it. I feel like I'm wasting it by not hacking with it.

As a side note your gaming laptop wouldnt need to update all the time if it was left on to update. Gaming laptops IMO always suck and desktops are better.

[–] CoffeeJunkie@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I also regret buying a suped-up laptop, big waste of money! But the latest regret is probably the Manscaped Lawn Mower 5.0 electric clippers. For your balls. Idk maybe I'll have to read/work with it more, but it doesn't seem to cut the hair so much as it tugs & pulls the hair. Which is every bit as delightful as it sounds.

Honorary mention, the Fugoo Tough XL Speaker....amazing, booming sound quality in a small package. Expensive. Then that battery life eventually drops like a stone & it's not good for much.

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Eyyy, I got burned by the Manscaped shit too. Grab yourself a Philips Norelco, mine was about $70 and it works great.

[–] Nobody@feddit.org 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Do men really shave their balls that often? I did that shit like 3 times in my life so far, I don't think I'm that hairy down there.

And I'm far from being a teenager.

[–] ramble81@lemm.ee 0 points 3 months ago

I fully shave my sack with a razor probably once a week. I’ll trim the tuft on top maybe once every 6 weeks.

[–] ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

A smart TV.

It was one of the cheapest options for the size I wanted at my local Walmart. I never wanted a smart TV but couldn't beat the price.

The amount of issues I've had because it's designed as more of a streaming platform than a TV is infuriating. The constant updates. Ads. The fact that there are no buttons on the TV so if you lose the remote you're fucked.

It's honestly a pain in the ass I just want a normal TV dammit.

[–] 1371113@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

They don’t make them any more. Buy good quality retail panels, the kind shops use in their displays. They’re expensive but that’s because they’re not counting on making money off ad revenue or your data.

[–] Whitebrow@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

+1 on this.

Buy a good panel and don’t use the smart functionality, never even connect it to the internet. Just hook up a cheap Linux box or pc to it over hdmi and you’re good to go.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Bought a bass guitar, intending to take lessons. First teacher didn't have availability, 2nd didn't work out, the teacher was fine, the front desk people were assholes.

Then I injured my feet and have been stuck in the house unable to do anything. :(

Hope to re-start once I'm healed up.

[–] LogicalDrivel@sopuli.xyz 0 points 3 months ago

Sounds like the perfect time to practice your bass! Even just following along with Youtube vids can get you a long ways. Hope you get back on your feet (heh) soon!

[–] everett@lemmy.ml 0 points 3 months ago

Color eink tablet. The technology is impressive, but really not ready yet. I'd stick with b&w eink, or if you really need color, just go with a conventional tablet.

[–] arin@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

DJI drone, the latest and greatest in 2020, then the government was like NO, you can't fly anywhere!

[–] rockstarmode@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Noncompliance is also a way to go, just a thought.

[–] finestnothing@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

Fines for unauthorized drone usage are steep, up to $27,500 just for flying an unregistered drone