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Why does the original Game Boy support four shades of grey? [closed]
Why does the Game Boy specifically support four shades of grey, why not three or five? Is there something about the hardware that made four colours optimal?
Was there a precedent to using four shades ...
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How can I check if my computer's powerful enough to run a certain game?
Is there a service that I can use to check if my machine will be able to run a certain game?
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Determining if a game is CPU- or GPU-limited
What is a reliable, but not too time-consuming way to determine if a certain game is limited by the graphics card or by the processor speed?
I have some preconceptions about whether I'm mostly GPU or ...
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How can I ensure my PlayStation 2 will last a long time?
I'm still using a PlayStation 2. I'm aware that nothing lasts forever, but I would like to make the PlayStation 2 last as long as it can. I bought it roughly when PlayStation 2 was released but ...
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What does RTC stand for?
When researching flash cartridges, I keep coming across the term "RTC", but never see it actually defined. I think it has something to do with a battery powered clock. What does "RTC" stand for?
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My 3DS got wet, what did I lose and what can I recover?
Four days ago my 3DS fell into water while on, when I pulled it out it remained on, quickly I turned it off and dry it with a towel, removed the SD card and game card, and placed it in a bowl with ...
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How does the NES Zapper work? [duplicate]
You may have played NES Console games when you were younger -- I know I did. I remember playing Duck Hunt, for one:
(source: mentalfloss.com)
Duck Hunt came with a peripheral called the NES Zapper:...
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Turn off Steam Controller without using big picture mode
I have a steam controller connected to my computer.
How do I turn the controller off without launching big picture mode?
Currently to turn the controller off, I do the following:
hit the steam ...
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What is the record word size for a gaming system?
Related: What does 8-bit / 16-bit actually refer to?
I remember the "bit wars" of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The Genesis/Mega Drive and the PC Engine/Turbografx-16 were heavily marketed ...
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How do I repair a scratched game disc?
I have kids, which means I have scratched game discs that my systems can't read.
Several months ago, I watched a video demonstrating how to repair scratched game discs using car polish. I tried ...
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Logitech G13 changes LCD automatically, can it change the profile automatically, too?
I am currently using a Logitech G13 to play Star Trek Online. Without any action on my part, the G13 seems to be aware of whether I am playing on a surface map or a space map. On surface maps, I get a ...
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Are all PSN PSP games compatible with PS Vita?
It is well known the PS Vita is not backwards compatible with any UMD-based PSP games, as it uses a different, not compatible storage media. Sony also confirmed that PSP games purchased through PSN's ...
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What is AMD Mantle, and can I take advantage of it?
I've bought Civilization Beyond Earth in Steam, and when I start it I get the option to just start the game, or to start it using AMD Mantle.
There's no explanation of what AMD Mantle is.
I have an ...
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Is my Xbox One temperature normal?
I have a new Xbox One, and I'm very worried about the temperature it's reaching.
After only 30 minutes of playing Forza 5 or Titanfall, the top ventilation grid is at 50ºC (122ºF). I'm measuring it ...
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Can the PS Vita play multiplayer games with the PSP?
I'm familiar with the PS Vita's Cross-Play games, which can carry your Vita progress over to your PS3, or vice versa.
This got me to wondering if it was possible to play any of the PS Vita Store's ...
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Is it possible to use my PS Vita as additional PS3 controller?
As the title states: can I register my PS vita as an additional controller to an PS3 system? I want to play split-screen games without buying a new controller.
I've already searched around the web. ...
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For PC gaming on external storage, should I use Flash or HDD (hard disk drive)?
I will be playing PC games on external memory via a USB 3.0 connection. Ignoring price and memory capacity differences, which of these options is better for gameplay purposes?:
a Flash USB (generally ...
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How do I stop my PS3 from making so much noise?
I believe that my PS3 is full of dust and therefore the fan goes on max as soon as I start a game.
How can I get rid of the dust inside on the heat sinks and fans without destroying something?
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Why is my PSVita not charging through the USB port on my PC?
I want to charge my Vita via my PC's USB port. When I connect it, it hooks up to the PC and I can transfer items back and forth, but it does not charge.
I looked around and saw a few posts saying ...
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What are the correct specs for an SNES power supply?
I bought an SNES recently, and it came with a aftermarket power supply. Is this one at the correct amperage, etc.?
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How prevalent is the dock scratching the Nintendo Switch's screen?
I don't own a Switch yet, but I'm planning for one. One common complaint I hear is that the dock is built in such a way that the screen (rather, it's bezel) is easily scratched when taking the Switch ...
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Where is this Playstation cable from?
I have a power cable for a Playstation (unknown version), but I can't figure out what version of the console it belongs to. Images of PS power cables that I've seen online do not look like this.
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Why did Donkey Kong 64 require more than 4 MB of memory?
As most of you know, the N64 Donkey Kong game had a game breaking bug on the 4 MB memory version. They needed to include the expansion memory just so that bug wouldn't happen.
I can imagine in the ...
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Does the Vita's backwards compatibility with PSP games extend to PS1 games?
Specifically, those purchased legally through the PSN Store. It seems like it should, but I can't find a definitive answer anywhere.
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How can I move my PSP game saves onto my PS Vita?
I have an old PSP and a PS3 and PC. I have a bunch of PSP game saves for PSN games (patapon ect) that I would like to move over to my Vita because they work on the Vita.
How can I move my PSP's save ...
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Trophies in pre-owned Vita game
When I go to start a pre-owned game, I am met by this ominous warning:
You cannot earn trophies in this application. Do you still want to start this application?
Only the first player to use an ...
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How does PS Vita work with PS1/PSP games?
What do PS1 and/or PSP games look like on the PS Vita? Do they fill the screen?
Also since the PSP has only one analog stick, for PSP games like Monster Hunter where they used the PSPs face buttons ...
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Are 'transfarring' or cross-game saves region free?
Several games available on both the Vita and PS3 allow you to sync your progress between platforms, for example, the MGS HD collection for PS3 lets you 'transfar' your MGS2 & 3 saves to the Vita ...
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Is it possible to pair a PS Vita to a PS4 Remotely for remote-play?
I recently bought a PS4 and have been looking into buying a PS Vita for remote play while I am on business trips. However, before I was able pull the trigger (pun intended) and go buy a Vita, I was ...
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PS Vita Import / purchase overseas
I'm travelling soon and am considering buying a (much cheaper there) Playstation Vita to bring back home.
Will I have any issues using an imported Vita at home?
Will I be able to:
configure it to ...
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How do I sprint in Destiny 2 while using Remote Play?
Since discovering the Remote Play function on my Vita recently (and discovering that my Vita was not, in fact, broken), I've been using it to play most of my games away from home. However, sometimes ...
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Can I play on my PS4 while my girlfriend plays on PS Vita?
This may be a dumb question but I have a PS4 with a PS Plus account. I want to purchase a PS Vita for my girlfriend to play on. If I add my PS plus account to the Vita will she be able to play games ...
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Internal PS3 HDD Replacement
Is there any limit as to what size/type of hard drive you can replace in the Playstation 3?
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How do you know the PS Vita is charging?
Mine seems not to charge. I have tried with the charger in different plugs and do not see any indication that it is charging. Same thing when connected via USB.
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How to buy free game?
I had PS+ account with Gravity Rush purchased (PS+ free game). My PS+ will end in 3 month, but last month i saw Gravity Rush in 0.99 USD sale and i want to buy it since my PS+ will be over soon. I can'...
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What is the difference between the USB ports on the front/back of the XBox 360?
I just got my Kinect this week and the instructions are adamant that the Kinect has to be plugged into the USB ports on the BACK of the device. It included a cable so I could re-route my wireless ...
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Where are Vita saves stored?
I want to borrow some Vita games off a friend, I was wondering if I might need to worry about overwriting his own saves.
With PS3/PSP games I know saves are stored on the device itself (since the ...
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Does my PS3 not enjoy the summer?
I am currently playing The Last of Us on my PS3 Slim and have been running into various technical troubles.
The first being the infamous auto-save bug, the second being the game loading forever (I ...
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What accessories are used with this mysterious accessory port?
So, I got a PS Vita recently. As I was poking around trying to figure out how everything worked, I noticed this odd, unmarked port on the top of the system.
It's only labeled as "Accessories Terminal"...
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Will I have to purchase a cross-play game twice?
I'm pretty excited about the the idea of continuing my PS3 save game on the go with the PS Vita. This is one of the deciding features for me when it comes to whether or not I will invest in one of ...
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Do I have to manually check for updates?
I noticed there's a manual button to check for updates on the Live Area for games. If a game update is out will launching the game check for updates or do I have to manually check for updates? Do PSP ...
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What's inside a DS Lite slot cover?
The DS Lite, as most people probably know, comes with a placeholder gba cartridge that nintendo officially calls the "cartridge slot cover". This has electrical contacts on it, though it does nothing ...
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PS3 graphics Stretching Glitch
I've been having some Graphics glitches with the assassins creed series (specifically 2/BH/Rev) and until today I assumed it was an issue with the game itself.
There are times where the textures/...
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Do Nintendo 64 motherboards fit in any revision N64 case?
I have an original launch Nintendo 64 that I took good care of over the past 25 years, but alas it now exhibits the random reset issue. I narrowed the issue down to the motherboard. Newer revision ...
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Nintendo Switch left Joy-Con disconnects frequently. Fix?
When playing Zelda: Breath of the Wilds on the Nintendo Switch, when I play with the Switch docked and the Joy-Cons physically disconnected, the left Joy-Con frequently "lags" or becomes disconnected ...
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Is it safe to use an unofficial cable to power a console?
I want to buy a Super Nintendo AC Adapter Power Supply. The original ones are rare nowadays. I've read on the web that originals adapter have a component that controls the current to avoid damaging ...
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How to deactivate a pre-owned PS Vita?
How would I deactivate PS Vita (3G/WiFi) without knowing anything about previous holder? I live in UK, and I suspect that system was sold with O2 contract.
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Is a wireless mouse less reactive than a classic mouse? [duplicate]
When I play a FPS with my wireless mouse I feel that the game reacts more slowly than my movements. Is a wireless mouse less reactive than a classic mouse? Is there a loss of performance with wireless ...
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How much time do I have to recharge the PS Vita's battery before I lose my progress?
The PS Vita has a very neat feature to avoid data loss due to a drained battery.
When its battery level reaches a critical low, it'll forcefully enter a low-power state, during which time it'll ...
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Can I use ps plus in another country?
I was wondering if I join PS Plus in the US, will I be able to play downloaded games when I'm in another country? also, will I be able to purchase game or renew PS plus in another country?
Thanks
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