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[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Does anyone know if you can use an 8bitDo controller with a ps4? I know you can't with a ps5, but I can't find a straight answer about the ps4. Seems like maybe, with an adaptor?

[–] zhangkangna@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

There are adapters you can use for that. I have one for my switch to use PS4 controllers, pretty sure the reverse is possible.

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[–] landsharkkidd@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago

Whoops. I stayed up a bit too late playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey because I've been needing to finish the DLCs. Good thing I didn't stay up just for Starfield, because that launches at 10am (which okay I only get like half an hour to play, not even).

[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

It may reveal a little too much about me, but this just came up in my YouTube recommendations.

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago

Imma git pitted. So pitted

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

That made me cack noice

[–] Cendana@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (6 children)

Anyone here have suggestions/know of an unbiased financial advisor?

We’re paying way too much on car rental now so looking to replace that with our own car.

Tossing up between buying a brand new 2023 Corolla hybrid sedan for $37k driveaway, getting a used 2020 Corolla hybrid hatch with 52000km for $30k driveaway (but my wife and I collectively agree that the 2023 option would be better). From dealer.

Also tossing up between a novated lease vs a People Choice Credit Union car loan (not doing cash anymore). Have trouble doing a true comparison taking into account the balloon payment but from my limited abilities, it seems like the CU is cheaper when factoring in that $11k novated balloon.

[–] Lintson@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (4 children)

My personal experience is that Novated Leases are not financially competitive compared to a car loan and buying outright. Especially at the lower end of car cost scale like you are.

The GST savings are minimal/non existent, the tax savings are minimal, the maintenance and admin costs are inflated and of course that damned balloon. You'll end up paying way more than you should for the car with the added pain of a direct reduced income.

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago

#Worldle #593 2/6 (100%) 🎉⭐⭐🏙️🪙

[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Any string players here? What do call a violin that's strung as a viola? An orchestra person I know mentioned it to me in passing, but i haven't been able to find it again....

[–] Pilk@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)
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[–] Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

And silly brain… Unsettling dreams again for about the 3rd time in a week. This is not enjoyable at all.

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