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Intel's CPUs are far more stable and run cooler than AMD's CPUs
That is unpopular because it is false on modern hardware (newer than 15 years ago lol).

https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwrevie...100-cpu-review-benchmarks-overclocking-gaming

Scroll down to the "Power Testing" section. The first 4 core 4 thread intel part uses about the same power as the 4c/8t amd part. The rest of the chart shows the same asymmetry. AMD has better performance in terms of thread count at the same power usage hands down. Want to guess what happens to power usage/heat if SMT is disabled on AMD's CPU's?

As for IPC, there are no or insignificant differences between AMD and Intel's IPCs so it is all about how high you can push up that clock, which makes Intel processors run disproportionately hot.

As for emulation, I don't think it matters what CPU you use to emulate the NES console if ARM can do at the native fps. Newer emulators that need computational capacity, like Dolphin, now use threads to achieve that performance not just pure clocks.

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The Wii U is a better home console than the Switch.

As for being "portable", the 3DS or Vita do it better, because they fit in my pocket and have more and better games.

The Switch itself is just terrible and inferior in every conceivable way to the above.
 
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That is unpopular because it is false on modern hardware (newer than 15 years ago lol).

https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwrevie...100-cpu-review-benchmarks-overclocking-gaming

Scroll down to the "Power Testing" section. The first 4 core 4 thread intel part uses about the same power as the 4c/8t amd part. The rest of the chart shows the same asymmetry. AMD has better performance in terms of thread count at the same power usage hands down. Want to guess what happens to power usage/heat if SMT is disabled on AMD's CPU's?

As for IPC, there are no or insignificant differences between AMD and Intel's IPCs so it is all about how high you can push up that clock, which makes Intel processors run disproportionately hot.

As for emulation, I don't think it matters what CPU you use to emulate the NES console if ARM can do at the native fps. Newer emulators that need computational capacity, like Dolphin, now use threads to achieve that performance not just pure clocks.

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The Wii U is a better home console than the Switch.

As for being "portable", the 3DS or Vita do it better, because they fit in my pocket and have more and better games.

The Switch itself is just terrible and inferior in every conceivable way to the above.
Switch just has so much wasted potential but its WAY better than the wiiu
 
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That is unpopular because it is false on modern hardware (newer than 15 years ago lol).

https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwrevie...100-cpu-review-benchmarks-overclocking-gaming

Scroll down to the "Power Testing" section. The first 4 core 4 thread intel part uses about the same power as the 4c/8t amd part. The rest of the chart shows the same asymmetry. AMD has better performance in terms of thread count at the same power usage hands down. Want to guess what happens to power usage/heat if SMT is disabled on AMD's CPU's?

As for IPC, there are no or insignificant differences between AMD and Intel's IPCs so it is all about how high you can push up that clock, which makes Intel processors run disproportionately hot.

As for emulation, I don't think it matters what CPU you use to emulate the NES console if ARM can do at the native fps. Newer emulators that need computational capacity, like Dolphin, now use threads to achieve that performance not just pure clocks.

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The Wii U is a better home console than the Switch.

As for being "portable", the 3DS or Vita do it better, because they fit in my pocket and have more and better games.

The Switch itself is just terrible and inferior in every conceivable way to the above.

Well I never had a good experience with AMD and have used Intel for over a decade without issue, so I stand by my opinions on Intel being more stable than AMD in my personal opinion.

Switch just has so much wasted potential but its WAY better than the wiiu

It has no permanent or free softmod solution and probably never will.
 

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I want the Xbox Scarlet to end up outselling the PS5. Screw you, Sony and you caving into SJW social Marxist fools such as 3rd wave feminist Ideologues. If you don't shape up, I hope you leave the game console market.
Tbf ms is really no different than sony.
 

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It has no permanent or free softmod solution and probably never will.

What makes you say never will? I'd imagine that after Nintendo stops pushing updates for the Switch sometime in the future, we can eventually find a permanent solution. That being said, I'm very very inexperienced in the Switch hacking scene so my idea comes from a position of ignorance because I don't entirely understand how Switch hacking works.
 

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What makes you say never will? I'd imagine that after Nintendo stops pushing updates for the Switch sometime in the future, we can eventually find a permanent solution. That being said, I'm very very inexperienced in the Switch hacking scene so my idea comes from a position of ignorance because I don't entirely understand how Switch hacking works.

Well, given that other methods have inherent risks, and since I have other means to play modded consoles, I'm not setting my sights on Switch homebrew.
It does? if your using SXOS then it's not free.
That's exactly the problem. I shouldn't have to pay to mod a console.
 
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Well, given that other methods have inherent risks, and since I have other means to play modded consoles, I'm not setting my sights on Switch homebrew.

That's exactly the problem. I shouldn't have to pay to mod a console.
Atmosphere says hi. Just find a way to short out the rightmost right joycon rail and your golden.
 
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Suikoden 2 smokes the entire FF series. I consider VI its equal partially due to nostalgia but Suikoden 2 is the better game with a better villain. Luca Blight is actually strong enough to be intimidating in battle unlike Kefka.
 

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Ok, ok, here i go.

-VR sucks.
-Super Metroid is overrated.
-WiiMote is the best point and shoot controller for consoles.
-Everdrive carts are way expensive and overpriced (not counting shipment).
-Metroid other M is not perfect but its not a bad game.
-I fucking cant stand Pokemon games, they are way overrated and they are stupid.
-The fuck is with Animal Crossing posts all over the internet, the game in general is just BORING.
-Metroid Prime is not even that good as prime 2.
-Samus should NOW look like manly.
-Ridley scene is hated for no reason!
-Samus showing emotions is ok.
 
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