Should I buy a DC keyboard?

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Re: Should I buy a DC keyboard?

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fastbilly1 wrote:
CRTGAMER wrote:FPS on the big screen is sooo much better.

Now thats an unfounded comment. If you know anything about PCs and TVs you can make that happen. 90% of consumer graphics cards have had atleast an Svideo port on them for the last decade. And if you have a newer tv with VGA, DVI, or HDMI ports it is a simple cable connection to make that happen. I used two 15 inch crt monitors via VGA and a 32inch crt tv via Svideo on my computer for five years before the TV stopped working.

Solid wireless peripherals, even modern console controllers, make the argument even less valid.

I am referring to running that Dreamcast not a computer with multiple outs. I was pointing out difference of running the Dreamcast on JUST on a Computer Monitor vs Large HD screen.

Ideal setup for the Dreamcast would be HD supporting full screen 640x480 VGA with VGA box having built in bypass switch to allow Non-VGA games to run through S-Video.

Read my signature link for a full article concerning various video inputs.
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fastbilly1 wrote:DC has Outtrigger:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNIc5020 ... re=related
And if you dont believe me, ask wipeoutguy about how the game changes when you have a mouse/keyboard

Haha, that's the only OT video anyone watches on my channel. Lately I've been using a controller in my left hand and a mouse in my right. Takes up a lot less space.
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CRTGAMER wrote:But back on topic, did you get that DC Keyboard? It is a good price. Instead of DC mouse might look into that ps2(PC) adaptor so you can run an optical mouse.


I'm getting it on Monday morning, I'll meet the guy when we are going to work.
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Re: Should I buy a DC keyboard?

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Now this is going to sound alot more harsh than I meant it to be.

Let me quote you the post that was made before I made my statement:
CRTGAMER wrote:
Ivo wrote:By the way, I play FPSs on the PC, I don't think I'll start playing them on the DC (and I don't have a DC mouse) so that is one less use for it.
Ivo.

FPS on the big screen is sooo much better.


AFTER your post Ivo said this:
Ivo wrote:My screen for the DC is the PC screen :D


NO where in the first post did he say that he was playing the FPS on the Dreamcast on a small computer monitor. He did say that he was playing them on his PC, to which you said that they are better on the big screen. Do you see where I am coming from?
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fastbilly1 wrote:Now this is going to sound alot more harsh than I meant it to be.

Let me quote you the post that was made before I made my statement:
CRTGAMER wrote:
Ivo wrote:By the way, I play FPSs on the PC, I don't think I'll start playing them on the DC (and I don't have a DC mouse) so that is one less use for it.
Ivo.

FPS on the big screen is sooo much better.


AFTER your post Ivo said this:
Ivo wrote:My screen for the DC is the PC screen :D


NO where in the first post did he say that he was playing the FPS on the Dreamcast on a small computer monitor. He did say that he was playing them on his PC, to which you said that they are better on the big screen. Do you see where I am coming from?

Looks like we both are looking at the statements from 2 different perspectives. I see what you are saying and my interpretation because of initial talk about a Dreamcast keyboard. Okay thanks, Sorry I should have been more clear on my statements. Anyways Ivo hopefully you got that Dreamcast keyboard.
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Mutual mistakes, no big deal. Like I said, it came off alot harsher than it should have.
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I recently bought a mouse and keyboard for my Dreamcast. There's a store on ebay that sells them new in box for $25 shipped. :3

HUGE DIFFERENCE

For instance, I can actually play Counterstrike DC now, instead of dieing the second I leave spawn
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I never tried playing a FPS on DC unit I got a keyboard. When my keyboard came in I tried one with a normal controller for shits and giggles. I think it was Quake or Unreal Tournament. I deemed it absolutely unplayable. Naturally I then tried it with the mouse and keyboard and it was fun.
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I am now the proud owner of a DC Keyboard, apparently complete in box :)

I haven't tried it yet and it will probably be another week until I do so. I presume the game to test it on should be Typing of the Dead?

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Yeah, TotD is a lot of fun. I was surprised how fun it actual is.
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