I'd argue that the external HDD is better than messing with installing an internal one. Plug it in via USB and you're done. Seems pretty easy, especially when you can buy literally anything off the shelf to get it done. Plus you can avoid the smaller 2.5" HDDs which typically have less space for higher prices.
Oh man, didn't even think of the retail impact on Xbox One. "I had one of those Xbox One doohickeys 10 years ago! Why won't these new games work on it!?"
Gaming companies suck at naming things. At least Sony has kept it simple (if only a bit generic).
If it's a game that just came out, I'll buy new. If it's something that's been around for a little while and has deep discounts, I'll buy used.
The $5 difference isn't enough to bother with a used copy at the start, but down the line, the price differential between the two grows too vast to ignore. Factor in sales and other discounts and the used copy becomes a much better deal.
That being said, I don't buy many games when they first come out. I just don't think many are worth $60 + tax, which is quite the investment when you have a family. I bought Pikmin 3 new and it'll be one of the only games all year that will get that treatment.
Cool! Glad you're going to check it out. Be sure to share your thoughts after you "dig" in!
Nothing like a good pun! But yeah, this was a really great game. It's this kind of stuff that makes me really love the 3DS eShop.
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The naval combat was definitely awkwardly tied into AC3. It felt like they were probably debuting it then to get some feedback from gamers while developing AC4 in the background. No idea if that's true, but it seems likely enough.
There were a couple mandatory missions that forced it on you and then after that, going sailing was an optional thing. I wouldn't say that any of it was mechanically bad, but it was really boring. It seemed like it should be something that was really grandiose and fun, but in reality it was a chore.
Of course, I really wasn't enamored with the sailing in Wind Waker either, so it might just be a game mechanic that doesn't work for me. The sense of discovery there kept it interesting enough to keep me playing, but in AC3 it was just a mission-based affair so it had none of that much needed flair.
If I didn't hate the naval combat in 3 so much, I'd probably be more interested in this one. As you mentioned, Mike, a lot of AC fans are pretty burnt out on the series and I'm definitely among them.
One day in the future, I might give it a shot. For now I think I'll be content watching this one from the sidelines.
