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Hey, does anyone have any experience with the ps portal. I don’t use mine a lot but recently I’ve been getting such a poor connection to the point that it’s not a great experience. I’m actually thinking of cutting my losses and selling it and just sticking to the switch 2 for handheld. I cannot easily use an Ethernet as it’s not practical. It never used to be this bad and nothing has really changed. Before I either sell it or throw it out of the window has anyone got any ideas?

For reference my broadband is with EE. I’m using the Hub 7 pro. They are both on 5ghz network

EDIT - I think I have managed to fix it. It’s not ideal but I have plugged an Ethernet cable to the WiFi extender and it’s recognised it as a LaN connections. It’s not perfect but it’s better. The only issue is my download speed has reduced a lot, but the remote play has improved

Hey, I’m not sure if anyone would be willing and able to try and arrange a time to help me. It’s my first time playing Elden Ring and I’m really enjoying it but I’ve hit a wall. I’m at the capital and I just cannot kill the first Elden Lord.

I’ve been advised to go to Calid aswell but everytime I go there I just can’t seem to find where I need to go and what to do.

I’m starting to feel under levelled aswell. I’m using a bloodhound fang at level 5 but I can’t seem to find any higher smithing stones to level it up.

If anyone would be able to help me maybe kill some bosses, help me find some smithing stones, weapons etc that will help I would really appreciate it.

If you can just comment on here or message me. Preferably in the UK if possible just so it’s easier from a time difference perspective

I’m in a bit of a gaming slump and can’t decide what the best approach is. When this happens to you, do you:

Start a brand new game?
Replay something you love?
Play a comfort game or multiplayer?
Take a break from gaming?

I have got so many games from years gone by that I haven’t played that I have access to, such as Red Dead 1&2, Cyberpunk, Witcher 3, Elden Ring, FF7 Remake etcBut as silly as it sounds it feels overwhelming starting something. But then on the flip side I see something like AC Black Flag Remake and I’m tempted by that. I feel like I’m stuck in choice paralysis.

Or do I go back and play something I am familiar with like an uncharted or something like that?

Should I play a multiplayer game alongside to just play when I don’t want to think too much?

I feel like I want to play and want to get into something and enjoy it but can’t decide where to go.

I’m curious for people’s views on their best cards or combos of cards. Which cards have the best badges etc?

Hey everyone. So when I got my Switch 2 I played BOtW for the first time and loved it. I did probably a more linear gameplay, which mainly consisted of getting the 4 Devine beasts done, enough hearts for the master sword and then killing ganon.

A few months later (Feb/March I got the urge to restart it, so I bought the DLC and started again. I would say I’m about 15 hours into my next playthrough, I’ve done one Divine Beast and I’m up to about 6 hearts if memory serves me right. But I haven’t touched it in about 3 months.

In my position how would you get yourself back into the world? Just head in a direction and try to pick up where I left off? Or maybe just start again? It’s such a big game where 15 hours feels like I’m obviously near the beginning but also as a parent and working full time. 15 hours will take a bit of catching up

One thing I do want to do on this run through is to try and get the memories unlocked as I didn’t really do much of those in my first play through.

Hey everyone, I was wandering for some tips and advice on Mario Kart 8. When I got my switch 2 I got MK World with it, and enjoyed it for what it was, especially knockout tour. I saw MK8 was on sale and thought I would buy it as it’s got such good reviews and more courses etc.

I have just had a go on it, and I was struggling to win a race. Granted it’s probably my arrogance I went to 200cc, I thought because I could do 100/150 on MKW I would be fine. But it felt so different. I don’t want to say sluggish or less responsive but just different. In MKW I would drift quite a lot but I struggled on 8 to do that. Maybe it’s because the courses are less open? I also used Link, maybe he isn’t a good character to use? I don’t know.

Are there any tips/techniques for me to learn to make it easier?

Also on a side note are there characters etc to unlock or is it all unlocked?

I have a switch 2, and it came with Mario Kart World. I was hoping there would be some DLC announced at the Nintendo direct but it wasn’t meant to be. My son is 8 next week and has started taking an interest in Mario Kart and it’s so much more fun playing multiplayer.

My question is, do you think in 2026 that Mario Kart 8 deluxe is still worth buying and playing as an alternative to Mario Kart World for both offline and online play, and if so why is worth playing? I am thinking of buying a copy of it but wanted some opinions first

I am looking to get a pro controller for my switch 2. For context I have an official pro controller, however my son is getting a switch 2 for his birthday and we have all started to play multiplayer a bit more so I thought it would be a good time to get an additional controller.

I was looking at the Mobopad Chitu controller as I believe that is the one they have released for the switch 2, I am wandering how this compares to the official pro controller? The main thing I see is that you cannot programme the back buttons. Is there anything else I am missing?

What are the pros and cons?

Thanks

Hey everyone, I have a PS5 and also a Switch 2 and for me I love the combination. When I got my first Switch 2. Being my first Nintendo system the idea for it was to be just for Nintendo games and everything else would be on PS5. However with more stuff coming out on Nintendo, I was wandering how do you decide what 3rd party games you pick up on Nintendo (if you are fortunate enough to own two consoles)

I ask this question because at the moment I’m interested in playing Red Dead Redemption, and the FF7 Remakes as I’ve never played any of these games. In my head I know technically they are better versions on PS5 and I struggle to overcome that. However I do play my switch mainly handheld and although I have a PS Portal it’s not the same. I’m going on holiday next month and the convenience of having a few bigger games for the plane etc on my switch would be handy.

Does the average user really see a big difference between the graphics and frame rate these days or do you need to an employee of digital foundry to really notice a difference.

So yeah, I’m sorry for rambling on, but I’m just curious for people’s thoughts on this. Also if there are any 3rd party games for the switch 2 that you feel have been brilliant and you picked them up on the Switch rather than another console/pc

I have had my Switch 2 for a little while and am slowly building myself a little library of games. This is mainly going to be for Nintendo exclusives, or things that are either on a good sale, or just feel right to play handheld, as I mainly play handheld.

These are the games I’ve got currently, are there any suggestions you would make based on what I have already

Zelda BOTW and TOTK
Mario Kart World
Mario Wonder
Donkey Kong Bonanza
WWE 2K26 (just for handheld grind)
Red Dead Redemption (bought it as wanted to play it when we go on holiday)

As you can see it’s not a massive list but am open to suggestions

Thanks in advance

Of all the live events that are active currently which are needed to be completed to get the Eddie Guerrero card? Just so I know which cards potentially I would need to buy?

Thanks in advance.

Hey, has anyone completed the bloodlines rules match? I’m using a striker card, I can’t seem to pin Roman reigns, as in the pin prompt doesn’t come up. Yet in the match rules it says by pin or submission? Has anyone got any ideas?

Hey everyone, since I’ve been playing my faction for the last three years or so, I’ve really enjoyed it. However now I feel like I’ve reached a point where I’m stuck on all modes, and any advice is handy.

Faction wars - I just don’t really enjoy it. I’m sure once the boss battles get better cards it might have more incentive but for now it just doesn’t seem worth it.

Weekly Towers - This used to be really casual way of getting a pack or some MFP but they seemed to have just made it difficult for the sake of it.

World Tour - Great concept. However I am very early on and stuck, and could do with some assistance. I’m on a handicap match against Sheamus and Drew. Has anyone got any tips for that match? Also reading the rest of the posts, it seems that this mode just gets stupidly difficult and is it even worth it?

Live Events - The part of the game that’s always drawn me in. I enjoy the superstar of the month, and the monthly stash ones (didn’t get anything of note this month) but the rest of it I’m unsure whether to buy cards or not. I have 230k MFP. Would you say it’s worth trying to get all the cards this year, or are you much more selective with the card prices? For example I want the 99 HHH, but in reality with him being a sapphire I would rarely use him in my faction and this the main mode I play.

Sorry, I know I’ve been rambling but if anyone wanted to share their opinions and any tips I would appreciate it