What Did You Get for Christmas? (2014)

LocoGuy107 · Dec 27, 2014 2:26 AM

Remember that Mad Catz C.T.R.L.i controller I told you about? Well, I got it. It's survived its first two days, and I'm loving how it gives me more flexibility than the touchscreen does alone. I have a bit of a problem when playing Real Racing 3 using the controller, though (only app with a response delay so far), but it otherwise makes games like Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath so much more exciting to play! Seriously, check it!

I would have taken a video, but I don't want to make the effort to upload a really long gameplay video. Instead, here's a video that shows an insight of what it feels like to play the game with a controller:

If you don't have a controller, then your gameplay will be a bit more awkward. You would have to shake the phone to recharge health, and do a tilt control to reload ammo. Also, these onscreen buttons show up:

Obviously, you'll still get the sick graphics and whatnot, but it can be a bit more of a hassle, especially on hard mode. If you go hard without the controller...good luck with that.

Other games I've tried and work with the controller:

Limbo
Bastion
Impossible Road
Asphalt 8 (There's actually a new sick course that'll only be there for a short while. Asphalt 8 is free, so if you want to race in that awesome course -- Sector 8 -- GET IT.)
Real Racing 3 (So far, this is the only one I know to support more than one controller. Unfortunately, I don't have enough to try local splitscreen, but as time will come, I should be able to do it.)

And like I said, there's a list of C.T.R.L.i-compatible games in a website, so if you actually like the hardcore idea, you can go here: madcatz.com/compatibility/ctrli/

What did you get, guys?

Paranoia · Dec 27, 2014 2:42 AM

Nice; the controller doesn't look half bad. Have fun with it.

As for me, I got a much-needed set of Craftsman tools and a steel toolbox, a bit of cash, and a really warm sweater/jacket (which solidifies the fact the my little sister has much better fashion sense than I do). And as a gift for myself, I've sold about 10 videos games on Amazon and made close to $200, so that's been nice. I also get to activate my new Moto G tomorrow since my phone contract will be up.

36IStillLikeSpyro36 · Dec 27, 2014 3:04 AM

@LocoGuy, i like the water in that one screenshot. nice graphics.

i got some CDs, a few Spyro toys, a few other smaller things, and a Kaossilator Pro big_smile

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RangerOfIthilien · Dec 27, 2014 4:00 AM

Got a bunch of new socks (unlike many other people I like getting socks, especially fancy patterned ones like I got from her) and a Wii U (that one was an early gift) from Stormy. From others it's been mostly baby stuff and money for baby stuff for me. That is exciting as well. I spent most of today setting up the baby's future room smile

LocoGuy107 · Dec 27, 2014 4:37 AM

36IStillLikeSpyro36 wrote:

a few Spyro toys

I want to see those, please.

KingLambda wrote:

Got a bunch of new socks (unlike many other people I like getting socks, especially fancy patterned ones like I got from her) and a Wii U (that one was an early gift) from Stormy. From others it's been mostly baby stuff and money for baby stuff for me. That is exciting as well. I spent most of today setting up the baby's future room

You're a parent?

RangerOfIthilien · Dec 27, 2014 4:39 AM

I will be in a month or so, depending on how much of a rush the baby's in to get out tongue

LocoGuy107 · Dec 27, 2014 4:43 AM

KingLambda wrote:

I will be in a month or so, depending on how much of a rush the baby's in to get out

Now I SERIOUSLY want a Facebook or Instagram account. I want to see that baby, even if you're twenty-whatever and I'm 17.

RangerOfIthilien · Dec 27, 2014 4:46 AM

Oh I'll put some pictures on here, don't worry smile

In the meantime, I put a picture of me testing some of the new equipment out using a practice baby in the pictures of you thread

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CuttingEdge · Dec 27, 2014 1:49 PM

I've got that PS3 SuperSlim 12 GB with Skyrim which I've mentioned about in other thread. Also, I've got hadphones and a tablet case.

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Steinar · Dec 27, 2014 1:51 PM

A movie, two sweaters, candy and a book

Mr. John · Dec 28, 2014 3:10 AM

Wrestling stuff, Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire early present, and clothes.

Flapjacks · Dec 28, 2014 3:18 AM

I'll take pictures when I get home tomorrow. happy chrismus and merry new yer

i got picthurs

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LocoGuy107 · Dec 29, 2014 6:09 AM

Flapjacks wrote:

and the best of them all, the greatest, no one can deny
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r u redy?
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my sister means well, but she didn't really get the right spyro when I said I like spyro.

You could have said that it'd be Loco-disapproved. You know I'm still sensitive to that stuff, right? Good thing you're being sarcastic, even if your sister means well, which I appreciate anyway. That said, I like your other gifts. You're actually not alone with the Grinch thing, since I have Grinch boxers.

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Paranoia · Dec 29, 2014 5:01 PM

High quality memes and Skylanders Spyro? sparx

I kind of forgot to mention the TV I got since it wasn't really a Christmas present. My uncle got a new TV so he gave me his "old" 42 in...and a really nice speaker.
Bought a wall mount and...

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Flapjacks · Dec 29, 2014 8:38 PM

LocoGuy107 wrote:

You're actually not alone with the Grinch thing, since I have Grinch boxers.

We should combine our powers and become super-grinch

Clock-la · Dec 29, 2014 10:39 PM

new javket
Jeans
Bedding
The virgin Queen oN DVD (TV serries :-p)
Little big planet 3
Mary Queen of Scotss dvd
And sweettsss

Mr. John · Dec 30, 2014 6:14 PM

Looks like we all got. Some goodies hoorah!

EricChristianOlsenFanatic · Dec 30, 2014 11:04 PM

I got a new computer because I got mad at a Steam game and broke my old Macbook Pro, so I got a Macbook Air now, which is very nice and runs a lot faster than my old Macbook ever did. Also got candy and some money!

LocoGuy107 · Dec 31, 2014 2:32 AM

Mr. John wrote:

Looks like we all got. Some goodies hoorah!

Mr. John, I think you should check your iPad keyboard settings.

Mr. John · Dec 31, 2014 2:53 AM

Loco, as I've said before, I know my grammar isn't, always going to be the best. I know that. But you don't have to hound me, every time. I make, a mistake, My wording won't always be right, So I hope that's okay! Now can you please stop acting like the grammar, police and let's just focus on this. I'm not annoyed, this is just becoming tiresome, I will make mistakes sometimes, it's how it is. Please except, it and move on. Cool?

Alright well, glad everyone got what they wanted.

SpyroGirl101 · Dec 31, 2014 3:29 AM

I had an awesome Christmas. I got all kinds of new pretty outfits, two pairs of boots, a pair of muck boots, a few home goods for me and my fiancé, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Super Luigi U, a giant soft horse blanket, two CD's of my favorite band (Within Temptation), a draft horse riding headstall, a new comforter, some cash, and all kinds of other cool stuff.

36IStillLikeSpyro36 · Dec 31, 2014 3:55 AM

LocoGuy, i finally got around to taking pictures of the Spyro things today. (note that most of the images are pretty big, in case that would slow down your computer or something.)

first up is "Spyro Checkers". if you look carefully at the game board in the third picture, it's actually a three-piece puzzle you have to put together.

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second is a light-up toy. there's a button on Spyro's chest (not shown) that you press.

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third is a maze kind of game. you put the cards into the back of the plastic thing, and you have to move the little red circle around the playing area.
instructions for each game are on the backs of each card, but i didn't get pictures of those.

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last is a Sparx toy with an admittedly really weird face. you pull on his tail (which is attached by a string) and it sends the blue circle thing / blades into the air.

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SpyroGirl101 · Dec 31, 2014 4:13 AM

Hey! I got that light up one in a Wendy's kid's meal when I was really young. I wish I knew where that thing was. If I could, I'd go back in time and make sure I put it in a place where I'd be able to find it later. -_-

Paranoia · Dec 31, 2014 6:44 AM

Oh man, that Sparx face even trumps sparx in weirdness.

Cool Spyro merch though.

CuttingEdge · Jan 01, 2015 2:48 PM

Paranoia wrote:

High quality memes and Skylanders Spyro?
I kind of forgot to mention the TV I got since it wasn't really a Christmas present. My uncle got a new TV so he gave me his "old" 42 in...and a really nice speaker.
Bought a wall mount and...
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Now I can rek people in Smash 4 without ever leaving the comfort of my bed

http://scr.hu/2m1h/sooqv

PSN ID please? xD

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