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GT_Tuga
Good Lord... 130$, now that's commitment right there! My respect to you for going that far to get that game.
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Lol, thanks. I grabbed it a couple years ago when I first got into game collecting, and it was very much a thought of "if I don't grab it now, I might not see it again."

Since then, I've seen it pop on eBay a couple times, usually going for more than what I paid for it, so I think I made out ok on that front.
GT_Tuga
But why did they choose to not release GT Concept in the USA? I could never understand this... it just baffles me, I mean is the European market that much important to PD (or is the American market not attractive enough for them) to make them ignore the american customers or was it something else? :confused:

We might never know...
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My guess has always been that, since the Concept games were basically showcases of the '01 Tokyo, '02 Seoul and '02 Geneva Motor Shows in their respective releases, and the majority of significant car reveals at those shows tended to lean way more on the European and Asian side of things, there probably wasn't enough content that would get the interest of an American audience, save for maybe the GT40 Concept Car. Between that and GT4s development being well underway, it probably wasn't worth it for Sony/PD to print the sub-series for North America.

Now, the one that gets me is why there was never a North American release of GT4 Prologue, considering that the game was made specifically because GT4 ended up being pushed back from its original Christmas '03 release date.
 
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Fanttik X9 Apex tire inflator for 60 € (Germany = 19 % VAT, so 50.49 € without VAT).
 
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I got a new controller, A Gamesir Cyclone 2. It's one of the internet's popular chinesium "pro" controllers along with other things like the 8Bitdo Ultimate and Easy SMX X20.

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Very happy with it though. Build quality seems excellent and the features it has over other controllers like Adjustable triggers, TMR Sticks, Back buttons, Microswitch face buttons. It feels like a controller double it's price.
 
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Fiio FT1
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iFI Go Link Max

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So far quite impressed by both. I was worried even using the 4.4mm Balanced output there wouldn’t be enough juice to drive the FT1 but surprisingly it copes ok.

The Sony XM4s I was using have started to wig out with noise cancelling not working as it should so I thought it was time to have a small change and go back to wired but in a small package. Hence the iFI DAC.

Next up possible Carpa band alternate earpads, but for the time being I’m just going to run them in as such.
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I've been eyeing the open backs for a bit now. I haven't bought a new pair of cans in a while, and HifiMan is having some insane summer sale that I'm about to spend my life's savings on. :lol:
 
Fezzik
Preordered. One of my favourite films, though sadly I've never been able to get into the books (I'm more of a Cornwell).
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Same. Its a shame they never made it into a series (it always more felt like an opening film to a series rather than a stand alone) as there is plenty of other material in the books to be used. Not that i've read them.
 
TheCracker
Same. Its a shame they never made it into a series (it always more felt like an opening film to a series rather than a stand alone) as there is plenty of other material in the books to be used. Not that i've read them.
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There's still talk of a prequel, based on the first book, but I doubt it will actually happen. Too expensive to do authentically again.
 
Did a little food shopping…

I needed to replenish my Balsamic Vinegar and nice Olive Oil.

I also opted to get some cans of Olives in with a hint and chilli.

While perusing I found a jar or Tomato Marmalade which along with some Iberico Ham and Feta Cheese should go down a treat.

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I have been putting off my new car search for over a year and I finally pulled the trigger on one.

2025 Volkswagen Taos SE in absolutely gorgeous Bright Moss Green Metallic. It replaces a completely haggard 2012 BMW 128i coupe. In Texas, you need A/C, well I lived without it for over 18 months. Just glad to have it again!

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I have a drawer full of old school Op corduroy shorts that I’ve acquired over the years via my dad slowly giving his old ones to me - as well as what I’ve found at swap meets, thrift stores and EBay over the years. Just got these delivered to my door. Smoking deal at $40 too! Looking forward to putting them back in service, at the dismay of my wife and the constituents of San Diego
 
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