bigb

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[–] bigb@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I've always said that the PAL/JP hardware with the US purple would look awesome.

[–] bigb@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

Yes the original dashboard used blades

[–] bigb@lemmy.world 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I haven't used an ARM system, but docker might be the best bet? Get docker installed and find instructions for install Jellyfin and each arr program.

https://forum.armbian.com/topic/11654-is-it-possible-to-install-docker-fresh-latest-build/

[–] bigb@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Use Android TV with an alternate launcher like FLaunchee

[–] bigb@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I count myself among the SNES loyalists so I wasn't a fan of the cutscenes either when I played the DS version. They feel so clunky and forced when shoved into an SNES-era game.

The best example happened in the middle of the game (no spoilers). There's a pivotal scene featuring a character who unlocks the true potential of their weapon. The original features some quaint Mode 7 flashing lights with a music swell, but I always liked the moment.

Cue the modern version. Right before that big moment, the screen goes black. Now there's a bit-crunched PS1-era FMV playing that shows the whole scene. Screen goes back to the game. Now we get to watch the entire scene again with in-game graphics.

They feel weird. I'm an old man now who likes to complain. I would just download the ROM to play on the PC. I also have to recognize that people don't want to do that and it all amounts to personal opinion.

[–] bigb@lemmy.world 32 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (7 children)

Good, worth the price if you don't want or have emulation as an option. There were bug fixes after a rocky start and is based off the DS version. Other reviews will say the DS version is a "definitive version" because:

  • It includes cutscenes from the PlayStation release.
  • Includes bonus content and a new ending.

The PC and DS versions also feature a new English translation. Fans of the original (i.e. me) will notice the difference. The SNES loyalists will be the biggest detractors for this version. But I don't think there's a substantial argument against newcomers playing this port other than bias and nostalgia.

[–] bigb@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

If you're in the U.S.:

  1. Create a fake credit card with Privacy
  2. Set the purchase limit to $0.
  3. Create a temporary email
  4. Start a 7-day trial on Medici.tv
  5. Use a video downloading tool to grab what you want.

Truthfully, I don't know if step ~~4~~ 5 will be easy. I've used OBS to do screen records of encrypted content. But that takes a long time to do, so maybe there is more information out there about ripping web video?