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Well, I'm all updated and ready to go on PS5. Working the next few nights so won't be able to play, but will definitely be getting a game or two in on Friday!

I just use the bog standard pad, but I put kontrol freaks on the thumbsticks. They are cheap, but been using them for a few years. I buy more once the rubber is worn. They just feel nicer, at a higher angle and it means I don't wear the normal thumbsticks at all on the pad.

I only have the controllers and headset that I bought at launch with the PS5! I’ve been looking recently at purchasing a ‘pro’ controller, however I’m not willing to spend hundreds so I’m looking for a budget one. I’ve been looking at the 8bitdo Ultimate controller, it’s only £55 and appears to have the Hall effect sticks, back buttons etc. However it seems to only be for Xbox so I’d be stuck with the standard controller for PS5! So long story short is no I haven’t got any PS5 accessories but would love some recommendations for cheap pro controllers 🤣

I think the gaming scene is more turning into what we as consumers can do with existing titles to be creative with them. In an era of gorging content seems to be the socially acceptable thing to do, when its the exact opposite of how game developers want you to play it, I think its the only way forward. That, and a lot more indie B or C titles because no one is patient enough to wait 7 years for a video game to be developed these days. That being said, i'm looking forward to the Winter as I think there are enough MP games for us to be able to have fun gaming nights across a ton of games. Some underrated ones have been out for a while and are worth playthroughs with friends. Baldurs Gate 3, Sea of Thieves, Space Marine 2 to name a few. Even Helldivers 2 which has largely dropped off the larger playerbase is a solid game that has lots of game nights where many here would really enjoy. Spreading yourself across a few titles will also remove that silly feeling of needing to complete a whole game in 12 minutes. I'm really enjoying pacing myself through the new Astrobot game as its not a huge game so I want to enjoy the content whenever I put it on. Glass half-full. Especially with FGers is my summary.

So just a thread really about a few of the controllers I have and to provide some general conversation around the various PS5 accessories, do you have any and do they get frequent use? So I have had a couple of different PS5 controllers now, a second hand Dualsense Edge controller and yesterday an impulse purchase of the Nacon Revolution Pro 5 which has prompted this post. The Edge is a definite improvement over the original controller, it feel's nicer to hold, the rubber grip and just feels better made, a more premium feel if you like. I don't however use the back buttons much really but it is just a nicer controller to use. However we popped into game yesterday and picked up 2 items from their clearance area, the first being a christmas present from the wife that she has now put away (another thread to come) and the Nacon Revolution pro 5. I have been after a new controller as the rubber grip is coming away from the controller which is irritating me and I don't know why but stuff like that grinds my gears unnecassarily (so tips to repair it would be appreciated!) I saw this controller and it was half price so £100 as opposed to £200 and I thought it was worth a shot at that price. Turns out this controller is brilliant! I opened the box and the first, strange thing to happen was upon opening it, there have obviously been lengths taken to make the box opening a little different. It was perfumed in some way and opening it, it actually smelt nice which was a bit odd. The controller itself is great, it feels really great in the hands and there are a number of weights that you can swap in if you want a heavier or lighter feel to the default. The controller comes in a pretty strong case with a USB-C cable, USB dongle, several weights, 2 additional thumbsticks (one higher and one a different style), and an alternative D pad button. The controller itself has quite a number of back buttons (more so than the edge), it has the xbox layout with the thumbsticks which I have always found a little more comfortable and the default thumb sticks are reminiscent of the PS2 controllers which is quite nice. Oh and it also has what is known as hall effect thumbsticks which are meant to somewhat eliminate stick drift which is common today with modern controllers. The other thing is how responsive this is, it really feels instant when gaming, like moreso than the 1st party controllers which is strange. It may just be in my head but it really does feel more responsive. So yeah if you are looking for a new controller and can afford it I would recommend this one from my limited experience so far 🙂

It's a date!

Had a fair few flight hours so got through a few films I'd either not yet seen or revisted: Fallen: Really good cop whodunnit/thriller type - 8/10 Joker: Lost interest the first time I watched it, gave it another go, the second half of the film makes the first all the more worthwhile - 8/10 Drive: Lost interest in this the first time around as it was just an arty farty load of rubbish, same again this time, turned it off after an hour. Alien (1979) Director's cut: Was really getting in to it when we touched down, will definitely have to finish it. Never seen it before and i suspect this is the start of a rather long Alien marathon for me 😛

Shoutout to Greebs, Cal, Luseth. Enjoyed the little session on BO6 last night. Wasn't my best games, but had fun 😁. The game of Dom me and Greebs had on Babylon was absolutely ridiculous. Literally nothing we could do. 😂

Would certainly build some resiliance 🤣

Of course! Although I’m still undecided if I should try and get the kids to support them or not as I don’t think they deserve to go through the constant disappointments and heartbreak year after year 🤣 Although maybe that builds character? 🤔

Oh no @WelchyTV are you an Arsenal fan? 😛

halloween franchise. Hereditary. Mandy. Paranormal activity. The ring. Blair witch project.

Great idea mate, although i'll have to ask Hayley because i'm crap at scary movies lol!

are both games myself and GF are looking forward to! Hopefully I’ll hear good things in your reviews about the rest and on here on FG!

I'm on my third or fourth official controller, they keep suffering stick drift. The last one I bought, I stuck a lifetime warranty thing on it so if / when it fails again, Currys will pick up the tab.