The "Shit I just bought" thread

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I have that SNES controller as well and the D-pad is still a bit too touchy for me. Not as bad as the NES controllers but not as good as the original SNES one.
 
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I don't understand those replica pads, other than nostalgia. Why not just use an Xbone or PS4 controller? The d-pad/buttons on those are superior in every way to old NES and SNES pads. The controllers are a lot more comfortable to hold as well.
 
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Proper button layout is my big thing. That way when anything comes up saying "Press Y" on my SNES controller I don't have to remember what that is mapped to on my duel shock. Not a huge deal admittedly but playing the game with the equipment it was intended to be played on always feels better IMO.
 
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Soygen_sl said:
I don't understand those replica pads, other than nostalgia. Why not just use an Xbone or PS4 controller? The d-pad/buttons on those are superior in every way to old NES and SNES pads. The controllers are a lot more comfortable to hold as well.
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My wife tried to be cute and when she bought me the RPi she bought me replica USB controllers FOR EVERYTHING.

I didn't have the heart to tell her I was just going to use a PS3 controller.
 
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I use two 8bitdo wireless snes controllers on my pi and they feel awesome. It was a pain to get all the bluetooth and configs working, but turned out really cool.
 
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2 minute conservation with amazon and there's a new one on the way with a label to mail mine back, awesome.
 
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ZyyzYzzy_sl said:
Amazon returns are always good. Love it when you return something and Amazon says fuck it, keep it for free
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My guess is their return process isn't nearly as streamlined as their outgoing process. So if something is like $30 it probably costs them more in manpower and logistics than it would be to just eat the cost.

Like their outgoing process is mostly automated up until the boxing stage where robots bring most of the stuff needed these days. To return they'd have to pay someone to walk it out to where it has to go would be my assumption.
 
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I bought a laptop charger through amazon awhile back. The actual charger worked great, but the wall cord (which detached) was broken. I had to return it 3 times, so now I have 3 working chargers (and 1 working wall cord).
 
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Amazon is great at saying "fuck it", i'm not an el cheapo and want "free stuff", many times Amazon just doesn't give a shit about getting shit back.

I bought 6 LED bulbs cuz i wanted to be all environmentally conscience and shit, 2 were DOA, i had already installed the others, called Amazon and told em i don't want to whip out my chair and unscrew the bulbs and send em back. Amazon guy just refunds the difference for 2, dats cool.

Recently had a coffee bag rip in transit, i want a refund, cuz it ain't fresh no more, they ask for it back, i say, can i just send you half, cuz the rest is on the floor? (cuz when i open an Amazon bag, i don't expect shit to spill out), Amazon girl said forget it.

Picasso_sl said:
This broke yesterday after 3 weeks of dutiful production. I shouldn't have gone so cheap.
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You should have a backup coffee making process in case this happens again, the easiest, best coffee to make in this way will always be the aeropress

Amazon.com: Aerobie AeroPress Coffee Maker with Tote Bag: French Presses: Kitchen Dining
 
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I remember when I got one of the bad Ps4's on launch day and Amazon sent out a replacement with one day delivery and had the guy pick up the bad one. Minus the free month codes of course
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Amazon actually sent me an extra PS4 when it launched. I thought that was very nice, though I don't think it was intentional.
 
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What do froth
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dear lord...

Get this, it's the best stand alone frother that does hot or cold
Amazon.com: Nespresso Aeroccino Plus Milk Frother: Electric Milk Frothers: Kitchen Dining

If you're feeling cheap, and you have a french press around, just dump some milk in there and pump vigorously... you know

If you want something in between, you can buy a stupid wand
Amazon.com: Savvy Coffee Handheld Milk Frother Wand with Stand - Professional Stainless Steel Drink Mixer Dining
 
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