Chris Carabott

Writer • Creator • Critic • Journalist • Husband • Father





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Sony’s Sales Pitch for PSVR2 has been Underwhelming

We’re two months out from the launch of PlayStation VR 2 and Sony has some work to do. Well, they actually have a lot of work to do.

The hefty price tag of $549 USD for the base model and $599 USD for the Horizon: Call of the Mountain bundle has been a point of concern amongst PlayStation fans since preorders went live in November.

The technology behind the PSVR2 is a notable upgrade over the original released for the PlayStation 4 back in 2016.

The new headset, exclusive to the PlayStation 5
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8Bitdo Ultimate Wireless Controller Now Works with Steam Deck

Great news for those that bought an 8Bitdo Ultimate Wireless Controller to use with their Steam Deck.

Previously, there was an incompatibility issue forcing 8Bitdo Ultimate Wireless Controller users to make some adjustments to their Steam Deck via the Linux Konsole in desktop mode.

It was quite the involved process that required making some system-level changes that novice users may have struggled with.

Thankfully, Valve recently released a fix via their beta channel that added 8Bitdo Ultimat
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All I Want for Christmas is a Honda e

I’m not much of a car guy but I have to say that the Honda e is the reason I went out and applied for my learner’s permit recently.

Wait, after 44 years of not driving, the Honda E made you want to get your license; you can’t be serious?

I had been mulling over the idea of going for my driver’s license for years. I loved watching car shows like Top Gear and playing games like Gran Turismo and Forza. It’s fun learning about the latest car technology and features. I get a kick out of racing the
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Did Abraham Lincoln, Wrestler, Invent the Chokeslam Before it was Made Famous by the Undertaker?

You may have heard of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s history as a wrestler. The legends of his prowess as a grappler suggest that he was trained in the sport from the ages of 9–21 and was quite adept at it. According to “A. Lincoln: A Biography”, by Ronald C. White Jr, Honest Abe may have learned from his Uncle Mord who “reputably had a real talent for it.”

The most famous confrontation was in his 20s when he worked as a shop clerk in New Salem, Illinois in 1831. Lincoln was goaded int
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How to Get the 8Bitdo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock Working on the Steam Deck

I purchased the 8bitdo 2.4Ghz Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock based on early reviews that indicated how well it worked with the Steam Deck. Trusted retro-handheld guru Russ from Retro Game Corps. initially praised the controller as a great fit for the Deck, but later acknowledged that there were some functionality problems.

UDPATE: (December 19th, 2022) Valve has released an OS Preview Update for the Steam Deck that adds compatibility for the 8bitdo Wireless Controller. No need to jump t
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Now is the Time for Microsoft to Release a Portable Xbox

Now is the Time for Microsoft to Release a Portable Xbox

We’re currently living through a portable gaming revolution. The Nintendo Switch philosophy of a console that can also be taken with you on the go has been adopted by many hardware manufacturers in recent years.

There are a myriad of devices that now allow you to take your gaming on the go while also having the option to hook it up to your large screen TV at home. Many of the Chinese manufactured retro consoles from manufacturers such as