I’ve been slowly putting this setup together since August, and my latest additions are a pair of Beolab Penta speakers!

I’ve also just picked up a DIN cable to connect the TV to the hi-fi system, meaning I can now enjoy proper stereo sound through the floor-standing Pentas when watching TV, VHS tapes or playing games.

The setup consists of a Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 5000 stack, Beovision LX4500 CRT television, Beocord VX7000 VCR and a PlayStation 2 Slim.

It’s all coming together nicely, and I’m really pleased with how the whole setup looks and sounds now.

I am thinking about getting a PS5 right now as a student (I’m 18) with my own savings, which are limited right now. I want a device that I can use to relax and game till the end of my college years, which is the middle of 2030. So, should I invest in a PS5 now? I am very confused as to whether it will be a waste of money because the PS6 is going to release in a year or so. If not, and if you think the PS5 will be worth it till the time I’m hoping for, then please do let me know.

Having thick hdmi cables has bugging me lately so i was wondering if there's any wireless hdmi set ups that have low enough latency that a casual gamer wouldn't be frustrated with it?

Requirements:

• Relatively low latency
• No 4k, my setup doesn't support it so id rather not spend the extra.
• Input and output devices will have no walls separating them, and a maximum of 5m between them
• Roughly £50 or less if possible

Sorry if this community isn't the right place 🥲 if someone would redirect me to somewhere better id appreciate it!

I've been wanting to get the PS5 Pro for a while now, but the price is just so high at the moment. Honestly, I should've bought it last year before the price hike. 😭

Now I'm stuck wondering whether I should just bite the bullet and buy it now or wait for a sale. The thing is with GTA 6 coming out around the same time, I'm worried there could be another price hike or that consoles might sell out because of the demand.

I don't want to buy it now only for it to go on sale a few weeks later, but I also don't want to wait and end up paying even more or struggling to find one.

What do you guys think? Should I just buy it now, or is it worth waiting

You normally never see it, but I've always found it interesting when a manufacturer clearly spent time making the inside of a console feel just as deliberate as the outside.

Clean layout, good materials, proper cooling, easy access, easy to clean and repair, something that feels engineered to last and, honestly, something that just looks good when you open it.

How much does that matter to you?

Would you rather manufacturers spend every possible cent on performance and leave the inside purely functional, or do you appreciate when the hardware itself feels like a well designed object, even in the parts you’re not supposed to see?

Series X and PS5 internals for reference.

What do you think?

I have an Xbox series x and like playing elden ring, among other games. My tv is definitely holding back the display, but idk how big an improvement a better tv would provide. Framerate has not been an issue so far.

50" Vizio v505 h9.

4k UHD

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG support

60fps

USB are only 2.1 for audio (no 2.1 display benefits, apparently) ...and "eARC"

1. How much of a difference could I get with an improved tv?

2. What tv features should I be looking for? (I read that"true" USB 2.1 input is key, and OLED so that there are dedicated LEDs to improve the deepness of blacks/shadows.

I'm sure there are tons of other features, so which ones should I prioritize since I probably can't afford to buy upgraded everything?

1. Would 350$ be enough to get some worthwhile improvement? Same size tv

2. If I stayed with my current tv, is there anything I can do to optimize the display within it's settings or Xbox settings? I have no idea what settings to use but I definitely found that I can get a much better display than with the presets.

Many thanks...

Hi, I'm currently having a dilemma on which if i should:
- Buy a series X and some games

- Buy a series S, and use the extra money for more games, controllers and maybe another harddrive.

Both options will be bought secondhand since I'm not loaded enough with cash, and I'll run it on my full hd msi gaming monitor

I don't really mind about the full-blown top-tier graphics, but performance is something I really consider

I dont think i'll be using the xbox much, mostly when friends are over or when I have free time (college struggles xd).

Do you guys still play handheld consoles as much as your main console?

I've been thinking about how many great handhelds we've had over the years, from the PSP and 3DS to the Switch and Steam Deck. Some had better games, others were just easier to pick up and play.

What are the best handheld gaming consoles you've owned? Is there one you'd choose over your Playstation or Xbox?

I was watching a "South Park" episode, season 29 episode 2 (I'm not certain I am allowed to say it's name" and in it Butters is complaining that billionaires are building data centers that are sucking power from the city and causing blackouts. He tries to complain to people but they don't care because all they care about is "Grand Theft Auto 6". Then he mentions they are causing blackouts and that gets their attention because the game has specific save points and if there is a blackout they lose their progress.

That made me wonder why don't consoles have rechargeable batteries for such a situation? I looked it up and from what I hear the only battery a console would have is to store console settings unless it's a handheld console like a Nintendo Switch. I play on a laptop so I never worry about losing power unless I'm going to be out for days.

Is the reason because consoles are not considered portable so there isn't a need for a battery unless it is portable? And another question do serious gamers buy rechargeable batteries to connect to their consoles to prevent such a situation?

https://www.msn.com/fr-fr/gaming/consules-de-jeu/xbox-fait-payer-ses-joueurs-0-35-de-l-heure-sur-des-titres-qu-ils-ont-d%C3%A9j%C3%A0-achet%C3%A9s/ar-AA2g2jKB?ocid=TobArticle

Hey guys i've been thinking if a ps4 in this economy is still a good way to game or should i just build a pc?

Considering getting a new TV for GT6 (and general use) but unsure if what I have would still be fine. Purchased a Panasonic EX700 8 years ago and have the below settings. Was looking at maybe LGC6 (hoping to keep the purchase below £1500)

Will I see a massive difference that justifies the purchase? Subjective question I know, but also putting out there as my current setting for HRD might wrong (I’m not technically savvy)

Unfortunately, my PS4 that I have had for almost 10 years has had its hard drive kick the bucket. Wondering if it is really worth it to try and go through replacing the hard drive and hoping that it works or just go all in on a PS5? Have looked around and have seen the slim and console versions have each had mixed reviews. Thanks!

I just downloaded Elden ring, it was still downloading in the background and I started playing it, after 5-10 minutes my console started to make a buzzing sound if you listen closely it’s not the DRIVE it’s another buzzing sound apart from the drive, the console had 1 month check warranty I still have a week left on it. Am I in danger? Really scared bcz I saw a reel that showed this exact noise and straight up told u to go return this console bcz it’s faulty, don’t remember anything else from that reel.
Should I use the check warranty and go return it if it’s a serious issue?
Edit: this is the video https://youtu.be/cTigB16pbCA?si=XFXfUC7aE-WATLsh

decided to dig out my old xbox 360 and found out it only has.. half of the damn power supply, its been many many years and i have absoutely no clue what other half im looking for!