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[Dazraell]

Nothing gaming related this year

 

[CliffBronger]

I might pick up the new Indy game to play over xmas but it depends on user reviews, after seeing that weirdo modern audience clown on the first preview made me skeptical to say the least.

 

[Lokaum D+]

a rx6800xt to update my 2060

and selling my PS5 to buy an Oled screen for my PC, here in Brazil console gaming is for rich ppl

 

[Garibaldi]

The most I get any Christmas. A pair of socks. Might ask for Stellar Blade themed ones.

Although, seriously, did buy us all a PS5Pro the other week so that'll it be it.

 

[Lunarorbit]

Grab an lg C4 at some point in the next week.

 

[mdkirby]

No idea. I generally buy everything I want throughout the year as and when I decide I want it. It makes Christmas difficult, you end up really stretching your brain to think of stuff you probably don’t really want that much or need. Those new Sonos sound bars perhaps ‍

 

[Giallo Corsa]

- Bought a Secret labs Titan Evo Black3 in softweave.
- Renewed my PS plus
- Bought WH: Darktide
- Going to buy Silent hill 2
- Going to buy Lies of P or Lords of the fallen

Now, since I've only got 3 games on physical discs (CP2077, Armored core 6 and Nier Replicant), I will sell them and get the digital versions from PSN since I just can't anymore with the whole PS5 drive add-on scalper circus, ain't nobody got the time for that shit anymore, I value my sanity and my time more than any potential "gains" nowadays.
It is what it is but still, fuck Sony.

 

[Celcius]

November - upgraded to 9800x3d, noctua nh-d15 g2, 64gb g.skill trident z, Asus crosshair x870e hero

December - nothing

January - grabbing an RTX 5090

 

[WoJ]

I buy a bunch of crap every year around Black Friday. That covers 80% of my gaming related spend for the year.

I also had $400 in gamestop gift cards that I decided to use so I picked up a bunch of stuff from them.

I've got about half a dozen games I want to grab next year. But now it's all about saving for a new OLED TV and Switch 2.

 

[cireza]

I have just received my Anbernic 406H, which I consider my personal Christmas present for this year.

 

[Unknown?]

Got a PSVR2. Couldn't resist at that price. Funny thing is I just sold my PSVR1 because I didn't use it much. Lol

$600 was way too much despite understanding why it was that much. $350 was not bad and cheaper than my PSVR1. I got that for $399 with $60 for the camera and $99 for two moves.

 

[reinking]

• PS5 Pro 30th bundle (+drive)
• PS Portal
• 12 Months PS+ Premium
• Silent Hill 2
• Metaphor: ReFantazio
• Master Detective Archives: Rain Code+
• The Quarry
• 48" B4 *for the desk for PS5/PC gaming on a larger screen.

I'm trying to get used to the larger screen for PC gaming but so far, I wish I had gone 42" or 55" (for split 4 windows). I also went with the B4 over the C4 because ratings pointed out the B4 is brighter than the C4 in game optimizer mode and it saved me a few hundred bucks.

I have already spent too much on myself so I am done with gaming related purchases. Now it is on to things like crochet kits, purses, make up and clothes.


edit - I did end up picking up a couple of Quest games. Wall Town Wonders and Ultimate Swing Golf. Now I am done with gaming stuff. For real this time.

edit edit - also forgot I ordered a G29 racing wheel. I am banning myself from slickdeals until 2025.

 

[reinking]

Nothing, lol.

The next gaming related thing I buy is a couple of months of gamefly in February.

I have not used Gamefly in years. I kind of left when they introduced their gamelock system and I could no longer work the queue to my advantage. I can't remember what it was about gamelock I did not like (maybe they charged more for it at the time?).

How is Gamefly these days? Is gamelock an extra cost or is it part of the membership? I am considering jumping back in for a bit to see how things shake out. The one thing I like about Gamefly is you can select games from all of the consoles.

 

[adamsapple]

I have not used Gamefly in years. I kind of left when they introduced their gamelock system and I could no longer work the queue to my advantage. I can't remember what it was about gamelock I did not like (maybe they charged more for it at the time?).

How is Gamefly these days? Is gamelock an extra cost or is it part of the membership? I am considering jumping back in for a bit to see how things shake out. The one thing I like about Gamefly is you can select games from all of the consoles.

You can gamelock 1 game for the 'standard' plan or 2 for the 'elite' plan, I usually wait till a few games pile up then get a 3 month gift card, it's a lot cheaper than paying 3 months of regular fee.

And in my opinion, they have gotten much better over the last year or two. I was getting games shipped and delivered in 2~3 days in my last session with them.

Maybe proximity to one of their two warehouses plays a big part in it.

 

[nowhat]

Lots of pot and junk food.

(hey, it's gaming-related, I will be playing games that have been stuck in my backlog)

 

[Mahavastu]

I just did most during Black Friday and the weeks before.
Main thing for me is a nice 75" Bravia7. My new apartment has no walls fitting for my old projector and my El cheapo chinese tv simpy was not large and good enough.
I also got 3 games for the Playstation, SpaceMarines2, Avatar and Robocop

I doubt I will get anything else for Christmas

 

[NeverYouMind]

When they become available, I will get myself Mature and Vice in The King of Fighters XV, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., and the next Tekken 8 stage and character (already paid for). As for the rest, I am going to heed Agent Cooper's advice:

 

[Topher]

I have not used Gamefly in years. I kind of left when they introduced their gamelock system and I could no longer work the queue to my advantage. I can't remember what it was about gamelock I did not like (maybe they charged more for it at the time?).

How is Gamefly these days? Is gamelock an extra cost or is it part of the membership? I am considering jumping back in for a bit to see how things shake out. The one thing I like about Gamefly is you can select games from all of the consoles.

You can gamelock 1 game for the 'standard' plan or 2 for the 'elite' plan, I usually wait till a few games pile up then get a 3 month gift card, it's a lot cheaper than paying 3 months of regular fee.

And in my opinion, they have gotten much better over the last year or two. I was getting games shipped and delivered in 2~3 days in my last session with them.

Maybe proximity to one of their two warehouses plays a big part in it.

They also have a deal that I just took advantage of. Buy 12 months and get 3 free. Says it is for existing members only but you can sign up with a trial and still get the deal, it seems.

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[Dr.brain64]

m4 mac mini

ready for cyberpunk 2077

 

[OverHeat]

Stalker 2 cross of the list thx to the wifey!

 

[EerieArcade]

Astrobot, Still Wakes the Deep, and Conscript. Astrobot is my Christmas Day kinda game, I think.

 

[TintoConCasera]

I'm happy and quite set up gaming wise, so all I'll be asking for is no more hunger anywhere, peace in the world, a blowjob and some weed.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Just games, maybe a new pair of headphones? Eh.

 

[Mr Moose]

Razor blades to go with my new Merkur Futur set.
I have Derby Extras, Astra Superior Platinums and some Amazon brand ones so far.
Maybe some socks and PS+.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I got a new desk. And a shed load of parts for a small form factor build but most of that was free so I only had to chip in for a few parts.

 

[Platinumstorm]

Nothing. I built a new PC in August, does August count as Christmas?

 

[John Marston]

Maybe a PS5 Pro but it remains a luxury. Not necessary at all.

My PS5 slim is fine.

I just bought STALKER 2 so you could call it an early Xmas gift

 

[RAIDEN1]

A Nintendo Wii, with a bunch of "home brew" "Nintendon't" games already installed on it, plus it is compatible with the Gamecube, my first Nintendo console since ironically the Gamecube itself...but I am only getting it because it gives me a chance to go back to the Cube catalogue, some great games on there you can't get today: Wave Race, F-Zero Starfox's adventure (forgotten the name it came out in 2002 I think) James Bond games from that time...and may others which I had skipped..

 

[ChoosableOne]

I want a mini pc for living room; maybe an m4 mini or a generic one.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

I live in the UK so hopefully I will get a couple of bits of coal or logs so I can have a bit of warmth for a day this winter.

At least you won't be cold.

 

[Putonahappyface]

If the PS5 PRO covers come out in December, I'll buy two dualsense's and matching covers. Probably Cobait Blue or Chroma Indigo.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Nothin. This year blows dicks.

 

[Thebonehead]

So far - Bought myself in November

• NZXT H9 Elite case
• Corsair RM1200x White PSU
• MSI x870E Carbon Wifi
• 96GB DDR5 2x48GB Corsair Vengance DDR5 6000 CL30 ( + 2 light effect Dimms to complete the set ) Will look at getting another 96GB in Jan once the rig is tested
• 3 lian li Infinity Reverse Fans + 6 lian Li Infinity Fans
• Strimer v2

So far around £1400 and still got the 9950x3d and 5090 to go in January.

Have a NZXT LCD Kraken 240mm I bought ages ago and never used that i will use to cool it, but once the blocks for the 5090 come out will turn it into a full custom loop rig.

So in effect I've bought 2 PS5 Pros and still the GPU / CPU to go

 

[EverydayBeast]

I expect Assassins Creed Mirage, historic AC games have been great.

 

[Kacho]

Asked my wife for a new office chair for maximum PC gaming comfort

 

[Shadowstar39]

Wife is getting me dragon quest 3 HD for Xmas. I'm going to buy legacy of kain switch.

Just got silent hill and stalker 2, two amazing games oh and picked up romancing saga 2 remake, dragon quest monsters dark prince, mega man battle network, shadows of the damned, stalker trilogy... All in thr last month or so. I'm set.

 

[Shadowstar39]

I'm done with most of my gaming purchases for the year, but I guess I'll make maybe 3-4 more before Xmas rolls in.

I'm going to double dip on the Complete Edition of The Witcher 3 for PS5, import this Vanillaware art book from Japan, pre-order this visual novel for the Switch, and also snag Slitterhead. Oh, and maybe Space Marine 2 if I find a good deal around Christmas.

Where are you getting that vanillaware art book? I love that studio and their fantasy art style. We have nothing like that in the west.

 

[StereoVsn]

I want a pair of HD 800S and maybe Stalker 2 what about you GAF?

Got a pair of BOSE Ultra noise canceling headphones, plus some games of course.

And some power tools, expending on my existing Milwaukee system. Needed couple of saws for new projects.

Been really eyeing 3D printers but I am a super noob at those.

 

[StereoVsn]

I'm done with most of my gaming purchases for the year, but I guess I'll make maybe 3-4 more before Xmas rolls in.

I'm going to double dip on the Complete Edition of The Witcher 3 for PS5, import this Vanillaware art book from Japan, pre-order this visual novel for the Switch, and also snag Slitterhead. Oh, and maybe Space Marine 2 if I find a good deal around Christmas.

Ooh, does the Witcher have the latest patches on disk?

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

I’ve finally convinced myself I can’t live without a Quest 3s … will order tonight

 

[StereoVsn]

I want a pair of HD 800S and maybe Stalker 2 what about you GAF?

Ooh, those are nice pair of cans. Just need to make sure you can drive them through your DAC (if for PC).

Been eyeing MEZE 109 Pro as reviews are super promising. And build is amazing.

MEZE AUDIO 109 PRO
https://a.co/d/08Xwfl3

 

[poodaddy]

I bought my daughter a Quest 3 for Christmas, but I'll definitely be trying it out myself. I've been wanting to play that RE4 VR on there for years now, so I'm pumped for that, and that new Batman looks great as well.

 

[Kings Field]

Wife paid for my pro so I'm gonna get a portal closer to Christmas and get some accessories for it.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Just bought a handful of Warhammer books. With probably order space marine soon too. Might grab some more hunting knives and gear.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Ooh, does the Witcher have the latest patches on disk?

No, I don't think so. It's the same build that was printed on the original 2022 disc release for PS5 and XSX. It's in an decent shape even without the patches and especially on the PS5 Pro as the fps in both modes should be locked.

Oh, and I ended up buying it yesterday while grocery shopping since I was passing by the gaming aisle and saw a bunch of copies on the shelf, lol.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Where are you getting that vanillaware art book? I love that studio and their fantasy art style. We have nothing like that in the west.

Unfortunately, there's no English version of this Vanillaware art book, so I'll be getting the original Japanese release from Amazon JP.

It's heavy on illustrations and concept art, so even if you don't know Japanese, you can still enjoy it, especially if you're a big Vanillaware fan who has played most or all of their games.

Here's the art book description:

Masterpieces created by Vanillaware, the gem art is gathered here!

Since its establishment in 2002, Vanillaware has released numerous masterpieces to the world. This is a must-have art book for fans to enjoy the history of more than 20 years. From all the titles developed by the company so far, we will deliver carefully selected art gems that are delicate, warm and beautiful. In addition, there are reading plans such as comments from the company's staff, including Mr. Moriharu Kamiya, and an interview with Basiscape, who handles sound!

Recording titles (in order of release year)
● Grim Grimoire
● Odin Sphere
● Kumatanchi
● Oboro Muramasa
● Gran Knights History
● Dragon's Crown
● Odin Sphere Leifthrasir
● Dragon's Crown Pro
● Thirteenth Sentinels Defense Zone
● Grim Grimoire OnceMore

 

[Banjo64]

My missies has got me the N64 Switch controller. That’s all for me. I’ve thought about getting Echoes of Wisdom but it can wait until next year at some point when there’s a dry spell.

 

[Goliath77]

Dragon Quest 3 2D-HD and a bottle of single malt whiskey.

Lovely. This sounds perfect

 

[Impotaku]

Don't really do asking for stuff at xmas if there's something i want i just buy it. Most of the stuff i want i have already paid for although some them do get released in december so maybe classed as a present to myself, the closest to xmas is the taito egret mini II 3rd expansion that i'm eagerly awaiting so i can upgrade my unit. Wont get it till after xmas though as there's no way i'm trying to get it shipped outside japan on december 17th i'll wait till new year has passed and everything goes back to normal than have it potentially stuck/lost in the xmas post.

Apart from a shitload of switch games coming that's pretty much it although i keep eyeing up this astroboy plamo kit as it's a beauty however it weighs 5KG so shipping will be brutal but it does look amazing.

 

[Brucey]

Wife paid for my pro so I'm gonna get a portal closer to Christmas and get some accessories for it.

I ordered this case and screen protector:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB66N79Z

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKVPJJCT