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Post by killcrazy on May 6, 2022 14:08:31 GMT
Cheers dude, yes, I have seen that and have been pondering giving it a go. I was mostly trying to get my head around how I'd hook it all up! For mine I've got everything plugged into TV. TV has earc enabled with the earc out hdmi going into the magic box. This then connects to any hdmi input on the AV receiver and require Arc to be OFF or to use a non-arc input on avr. It's USB powered so I plugged into TV usb port so power cuts when TV switched off. Worked straight out of box like this without having to flip switches or any other setup. Edit: for clarity - ps5, laptop, apps from TV (prime, now TV, NAS drive videos) all work flawlessly with any audio type and lip sync was fine.
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Post by Dougs on May 6, 2022 15:19:48 GMT
I've got PS5, Switch, Nowtv box and a Chromecast to sort. I guess I could only use it for the ps5, assuming onboard apps would also work fine, leaving the others still connected to the AVR.
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Post by mothercruncher on May 6, 2022 15:34:07 GMT
What does it do then? Tries to elegantly downgrade/convert newer audio formats to old and push all out in older ARC only compatible format?
My ancient Onkyo amp has the relays clicking and the 5.1 switching to, I’m guessing 2.1 constantly with output from the C1.
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Post by killcrazy on May 6, 2022 18:28:14 GMT
I've got an Onkyo too (tx-nr626 - clicking and everything ) connected to an LG C9. It takes the earc signal and converts to HDMI audio so no arc needed on the avr. Doug - are you hdmi input limited on your TV then?
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Post by Dougs on May 7, 2022 6:15:46 GMT
Not especially (I've got a c9 too), I'm probably just being a bit dim!
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Post by Worlds on May 8, 2022 21:03:41 GMT
Tell you what’s a right nice game to sit back and play after the intensity of Elden Ring and Horizon FW; Xcom 2.
I’ve already played it on the Switch but picked it up for £4 in the PSN sale and it’s so nice on the big screen in high def.
Don’t have to sit forward on the sofa either. Can sit back and take it easy. That sounds weird but I’ve been looking for a chilled game for ages.
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Post by snackplissken on May 9, 2022 9:26:36 GMT
I wish Sony would make more Ratchet type games. I think they come about as close to FUN like first party Ninty games. Just having a blast.. literally.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2022 17:04:13 GMT
Boys birthday in 10 days and I'm still no closer to scoring a digital ps5. First world problems and all that but it's a bit frustrating.
Would anyone consider keeping an eye out and even grabbing one should the opportunity arise, getting it sent to my address? Would obvs square up instantly.
Big ask but the arse is twitching.
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Post by Phattso on May 9, 2022 17:09:13 GMT
Boys birthday in 10 days and I'm still no closer to scoring a digital ps5. First world problems and all that but it's a bit frustrating. Would anyone consider keeping an eye out and even grabbing one should the opportunity arise, getting it sent to my address? Would obvs square up instantly. Big ask but the arse is twitching. Did you not do the Game thing I mentioned?! They had a big stock drop and will start sending out tomorrow. ShopTo also had a drop today, and apparently Sony Direct tomorrow if you're quick enough.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2022 17:14:30 GMT
I did sir. I'm keeping an eye on their twitter. They had two disc ones in at the weekend but no digital.
I didn't know about shopto. I can't seem to keep track it's doing my tits in. Signed up to all these stock informer things and they're telling me jack shit.
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Post by One_Vurfed_Gwrx on May 9, 2022 17:27:53 GMT
I did sir. I'm keeping an eye on their twitter. They had two disc ones in at the weekend but no digital. I didn't know about shopto. I can't seem to keep track it's doing my tits in. Signed up to all these stock informer things and they're telling me jack shit. Even when I got mine most drops were the disc version (which I wanted and got). Their are a lot less digital ones getting sent out for sale it seems (I assume the disc one has bigger margins).
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Post by Phattso on May 9, 2022 17:42:55 GMT
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Post by Wizzard_Ook on May 9, 2022 18:16:45 GMT
I wish Sony would make more Ratchet type games. I think they come about as close to FUN like first party Ninty games. Just having a blast.. literally. Tried the new little big planet? Meant to be pretty good. Seemed like it had good word of mouth when it was released.
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Post by Frog on May 9, 2022 18:18:07 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2022 18:41:30 GMT
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Post by Frog on May 9, 2022 18:46:14 GMT
Does that matter in the grand scheme of things though, better than not getting one.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2022 18:47:45 GMT
It matters on the budget scheme of things to be honest.
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Post by Frog on May 9, 2022 19:02:38 GMT
Ahh fair enough, the bloody things aren't cheap this time round!
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2022 19:06:43 GMT
I'm grudging it as it is! But I really want him to have one as his PS4 is my old one and it sounds like it's on the brink of an explosion. We always co-op Elden Ring etc so I know he'd love it. He also has never had a disc game and has bought and downloaded all his games so it really would be pointless. It's mental that they're still so hard to buy!
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Post by Phattso on May 10, 2022 14:10:15 GMT
I'm grudging it as it is! But I really want him to have one as his PS4 is my old one and it sounds like it's on the brink of an explosion. We always co-op Elden Ring etc so I know he'd love it. He also has never had a disc game and has bought and downloaded all his games so it really would be pointless. It's mental that they're still so hard to buy! ShopTo have disc units in stock (bundles only) right now! I have six minutes to check out.
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Post by dfunked on May 10, 2022 14:30:28 GMT
You might need to suck it up and just go for a disc version, Wunty. It seems like only a fraction of the machines they're producing are the digital ones, so you're hurting your already slim chances of getting one by focusing on those.
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Post by barchetta on May 10, 2022 15:11:38 GMT
Looks tight but still a couple of disc based bundles showing on ShopTo though they report 200 odd shoppers 'about to buy right now'....
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Post by razz on May 10, 2022 22:37:02 GMT
Argos have stock too, seems like the mad rush for PS5s is over maybe?
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Post by dfunked on May 11, 2022 7:19:14 GMT
Yeah, was surprised at shopto still having stock when I checked before bed. Fingers crossed!
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2022 7:29:17 GMT
Managed to grab one on amazon just now. \o/
Disc version but like you chaps say, it was probably the only realistic choice!
Thanks for all the tips and help everyone. It was much appreciated.
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Post by dominalien on May 11, 2022 8:24:05 GMT
FWIW the disc one is the only sensible choice. It's quite a difference between having to get everything off PSN and just popping in a random PS4/5 disc you got for a pound from a bin, especially a few years down the line.
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Post by snackplissken on May 11, 2022 8:33:31 GMT
I wish Sony would make more Ratchet type games. I think they come about as close to FUN like first party Ninty games. Just having a blast.. literally. Tried the new little big planet? Meant to be pretty good. Seemed like it had good word of mouth when it was released. I played a bit when my girlfriend was playing it last year. It seemed fairly decent, so I might give it a whirl myself.
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Post by Zuluhero on May 12, 2022 23:09:04 GMT
Had a weird thing tonight, basically the picture went black, but could still hear sound. Used the button on the console to reset it, but same thing when booting, black screen but could hear sound.
Finally held the power button down for a few seconds, heard the beeps and did a hard reset. Also swapped the hdmi cable, which seemed to fix it.
Very strange though, anyone heard of anything like that?
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Post by aubergine on May 13, 2022 0:51:27 GMT
Problem with hdcp “handshake” could cause that, if that’s still a thing. Test it in other HDMI devices.
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