Console gaming (XBOX, Playstation, Nintendo, etc) or PC gaming.
Gaming
Why can't I connect my Nintendo Switch to my 4K TV?
Episode 1375
Thomas fromTom can't seem to connect his Nintendo Switch to his 4K TV. Leo says that he hasn't heard of any outstanding issues, but it could be a bad HDMI connection. He should try another cable. The chatroom suggests turning off CEC, which switches the HDMI ports on and off. It may be called something else. It could also be a resolution mismatch, so Tom should check and see if there's another lower resolution port that it will connect to. He can also try another TV and verify that the dock works. If it does, then try the cable.
How can I reset my mouse?
Episode 1372
Corey fromCorey is a gamer and is using a Corsair M95 mouse, but the driver software has "stuck" the buttons and even reinstalling the drivers doesn't fix it. Leo says it may be time for a new mouse. It sounds like the settings may be kept in firmware, though. He could look for a reset button. He should look for a tiny pin hole that will allow for that. But outside of that, if the settings can't be changed through the software, it indicates that the memory may have failed.
Leo Reviews The Nintendo Switch
Episode 1369
Leo spent a couple of hours playing with Zelda on the Nintendo Switch and he was lefty pretty impressed. However, for adult hands, he found the controllers to be a bit small and uncomfortable. Battery life is pretty good at about 3-4 hours of steady play. The big problem right now is that the Switch doesn't have a lot of games at the moment, and of what it does have, most are dumb like Milking Cows. But it was launched with Zelda and Mario is coming. So there's plenty of people to play with until games get ported over.
How's the Nintendo Switch?
Episode 1368
Max fromMax is a kid gamer who's saving up for his next game console. He wants to know about the Nintendo Switch. Leo says it's getting a lot of buzz, but there aren't a lot of games for it yet. Zelda being the main one. And it's a bit pricey. Leo does expect games to be ported over from the Wii sooner or later. But the real question is, will it be another Wii U, which was a flop. In the end, it comes down to the games. If it has games you want to play and it works well, then it's a good buy.
What laptop is best for gaming and has good speakers?
Episode 1366
Kenny fromKenny wants to get a good laptop with decent speakers for playing games and doing some graphical work. Leo says Kenny can get a desktop replacement laptop and get that kind of performance, but it would be a bit heavy.
Oculus Loses $500 Million Lawsuit
Episode 1360
Facebook/Oculus will have to pay ZeniMax a half billion dollars for copyright and patent infringement in the development of the Oculus Rift device. Leo says that is a clear indicator that virtual reality may be succeeding, since companies are suing each other now.
What's the future of console gaming?
Episode 1356
Kyle fromKyle wonders what the future holds for game consoles like the PlayStation. Will there be a new version like a PS5 or will it just keep with incremental improvements like the PlayStation Pro? Leo says that the PS4 has a very powerful processor, and console game systems have a life span of about 10 years before they move to the next platform update. So Leo would imagine we'll see updates during that time, and we hear there will be serious revisions this year. We'll probably see the end of optical media in favor of downloads.
How can I learn programming?
Episode 1351
Brennon fromBrennon wants to learn how to program. Leo says learning how to write computer code will give him a deeper understanding on how computers work. This will take him from being merely a consumer, to being a maker. Minecraft can be a fun way to learn programming. He can even do it with a Raspberry Pi for $35. It comes with the software used to write programs and he can do it inside of Minecraft.
A great book is Learn to Program with Minecraft by Craig Richardson.
Which virtual reality headset should I buy?
Episode 1351
Rick fromRick is wondering which virtual reality headset to buy, or if it would be best to wait until the next generation. Leo says that VR is very convincing and creates an amazing immersive illusion that you're somewhere else. The Oculus Rift has a demo where you're standing on the edge of a skyscraper that's very realistic. There are some shortcomings, however. You can't pick up things and touch things unless you use a game or hand controller. The negative on the Sony Playstation VR is that the move controllers weren't designed with VR, so they can lag a bit.
What computer should I give my grandson?
Episode 1346
Paul fromPaul is looking to buy a PC for his grandson who needs it for school and who's into Minecraft. Can a Chromebook work for that? Leo says that a Chromebook is great for students, and he can use many apps online. But since he needs to use specific applications and is into gaming, he'll need a PC. Leo likes Dell and Lenovo. Getting one with a touch screen is a good idea, but that's going to get pricey. Black Friday sales are still going on, though. Acer is a good low cost, high quality laptop. He should Avoid HP.
