Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players should now have no trouble trying to obtain the game’s Platinum Trophy, as Square Enix has finally resolved the bug affecting completion.
Last week, Square Enix reassured fans that it would implement a fix in its role-playing game via a scheduled update after fans reported that they couldn’t complete the ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop’ sidequest located in the Gold Saucer.
Some who were aiming to 100% the game by obtaining all PlayStation 5 trophies were unable to do so due to the bug, but thankfully a patch has been rolled out, resolving the issue while also adding new improvements to functionality and stability (via GamesRadar).
Patch 1.030 is available now to download and it looks like the issue surrounding the ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop’ quest stems from a sub-quest called ‘Challenge from a Player’ that occurs in Chapter 12, where the quest would prevent the player’s progress even if the clear conditions for the Gold Saucer’s G-Bike minigame were met.
Although the bug is now fixed, Square Enix notes that you’ll need to “meet the G Bike clear conditions again after the update” once more, but that previous progress in the quest hasn’t been reset.
Elsewhere, new courses should now be released correctly in the Battle Simulator, and the issue where the trophy ‘Sabotender Senbon Knocker’ could not be obtained even if the conditions were met, has also been fixed. You can read the full patch notes below.
【お知らせ】 『FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH』アップデートのお知らせ（Version1.030）🔽詳細は下記よりご確認くださいhttps://t.co/jiKYYXLG3g#FF7 #FF7R #FF7リバースApril 11, 2024
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Fixed a bug in the side quest Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” that occurs in Chapter 12 that may prevent the quest from progressing even if the G-bike clearing conditions are met.
In order to progress through the quest, you will need to meet the conditions for clearing the G bike again after the update. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have already completed the quest, your progress will not be reset.
Fixed a bug that occurred when proceeding with certain procedures in some research reports.
Fixed a bug in “Battle Simulator” that in rare cases, new courses were not released.
Fixed a bug that if certain conditions were met, the favorability would not increase even if you selected an option that would increase your favorability.
If there was a bug that prevented you from obtaining the trophy “Cactuar Crusher” even if the conditions were met, it was fixed so that you could get it.
Fixed some problems when loading save data that occurred under certain conditions, as well as the phenomenon of forced termination and inability to progress during play.
When the previous save data is read repeatedly, the status of the last saved data of the previous game that was read is reflected.
The Chronos is the latest wired flat iron styler to launch from hair tools giant, GHD. It promises to style hair three times faster than previous models while enhancing shine by 85% and reducing frizz by half. It features HD motion-responsive technology and a re-engineered wishbone hinge for easier curling.
For
Curved, compact design
Adds shine and reduces frizz
Great for curling hair
Against
Expensive
Speed and shine comparisons are misleading
The GHD Platinum Plus, first released in 2018, is GHD’s former flagship styler and the Chronos’ predecessor. It’s a wired, 1-inch flat iron styler that uses ultra-zone predictive technology to ensure consistent heat across the plates. It claims to deliver 70% stronger hair, 20% more shine, and twice the color protection than older models.
For
Versatile
Creates smooth styles
Against
Features six-year-old tech
Pulls on the hair
For more than 20 years, GHD has dominated the vast majority of best hair straightener lists. It was a pioneer of the ceramic-plated, flat-iron stylers and throughout its time at the top, GHD has seen a rise in imitators while continually battling to stay ahead.
As a result, the GHD hair tools range has grown significantly in that time. It now includes curling tongs, hair dryers, a wet-to-dry styler, a cordless straightener, and a growing collection of wired, flat-iron straighteners, the latest of which is the GHD Chronos.
Having first launched in the US at the start of the year, before arriving in the UK and Australia in late February, the Chronos is the successor to the previous flagship, 2018’s GHD Platinum Plus.
As you’d expect, the Chronos is more expensive. It comes with a host of promised innovations, from faster styling to shinier hair, but is it really better than the Platinum Plus, or does the relative affordability of the Plus now make it a better choice?
In this guide, we compare the two stylers to see how each one stacks up against the other to help you decide which better suits your needs.
(Image credit: Future)
GHD Chronos vs Platinum Plus: pricing
Both the GHD Chronos and Platinum Plus sit at the higher end of the hair tools market, and both are available directly from GHD in the UK, US and Australia.
Despite its age, the Platinum Plus has not only held its value but has repeatedly increased in price since it launched. In 2018 when it launched, it cost £175 / $249. Today it costs $289 / £239 / AU$415.
By comparison, the Chronos will set you back $329 / £289 / AU$465. Since the Chronos launched, several retailers including GHD itself have discounted the Platinum Plus. However, it doesn’t appear to be a permanent change.
In the US, you can buy the Chronos and Platinum Plus from GHD’s official Amazon store, as well as Walmart and Ulta. For some reason, the Chronos doesn’t appear when you search on Walmart, but you can find a direct link here.
Realistically, there are only so many ways you can design flat-iron straighteners, and as such the Chronos looks remarkably similar to the Platinum Plus.
Both are available in black and white colorways, both are made from plastic with a matte finish, and both have 1-inch black ceramic hot plates with an ultra gloss coating, and power buttons located on the inside of the stylers’ arms. They each then heat up within 20 seconds and have the same 2.7m, 360º cord.
Place the stylers next to one another, however, and you’ll spot some key differences. The Chronos is notably smaller and more compact, despite offering the same size plates as the Platinum Plus.
The Platinum Plus measures 12.6 x 4.72 x 3.54 inches and weighs 1.65 lbs. The Chronos measures 11.8 x 4.6 x 2.8 inches and weighs 1.63 lbs.
The hinge on the Chronos is made from brushed, rather than shiny chrome, and has been redesigned to make it easier to use. This new hinge is less likely to trap your hair than the Platinum Plus, a model that already improved upon previous GHD straighteners with its spring design.
One of my biggest complaints with the Platinum Plus is that the hinge doesn’t snap the arms back in place as quickly as I’d like. This is a minor point, and you soon get used to it, but this has been solved on the Chronos.
Elsewhere, the Chronos has curvier edges than the Platinum Plus. This makes it easier to curl with, while its compact size makes it easier to move around your head and travel with.
When you press the power button on each styler, a high-pitched beep rings out to let you know that the straighteners are on. Once the plates on each styler reach the maximum temperature of 365F / 185℃, both beep again to let you know it’s ready to use.
Features-wise, the Platinum Plus features ultra-zone technology. This technology relies on sensors to monitor and control the distribution of heat along the two plates. This makes sure that there aren’t any cold or hot spots during use, and that the heat remains consistent to give you quick and even styling.
Chronos has upgraded this technology to what it calls HD motion-responsive technology. It works similarly to the Platinum Plus’ ultra-zone technology, in that it relies on sensors to evenly distribute the heat. However, the Chronos is said to be capable of monitoring the angle of the styler and also how it’s being used to make the temperature controls and dispersion even more precise.
GHD hasn’t gone into great detail about how the HD motion-responsive technology differs from the ultra-zone technology, other than saying that the Chronos “responds to your styling motion with 2x more responsiveness and intelligence” to make straightening your hair faster.
Elsewhere, the Chronos is powered by GHD’s latest generation ceramic heater and will automatically turn off after 10 minutes if it’s not being used. The Platinum Plus’ automatic shut-off doesn’t kick in for 30 minutes.
(Image credit: Future)
GHD Chronos vs Platinum Plus: Specs
As the Chronos is the successor to the Platinum Plus, it offers a number of advanced features and upgraded specifications.
GHD Chronos specs
Size: 11.8 x 4.6 x 2.8 ins (299.7 x 116.8 x 71.1mm) (L x W x H)
Weight: 1.63 lbs (0.74 kg)
Technology: HD motion-responsive technology
Plate width: 1-inch (26.8mm)
Styling temperature: 365°F (185℃)
Heat-up time: 20 seconds
Automatic shut-off: 10 minutes
Warranty: 3 years
The Platinum Plus shares a number of specifications with the Chronos, in terms of plate design and temperature settings, but it is the slightly more inferior product when it comes to technology and specifications.
GHD Platinum Plus specs
Size: 12.6 x 4.72 x 3.54 inches (320 x 119.8 x 89.9mm) (L x W x H)
Weight: 1.65 lbs
Technology: Ultra-zone technology
Plate width: 1-inch (26.8mm)
Styling temperature: 365°F (185℃)
Heat-up time: 20 seconds
Automatic shut-off: 30 minutes
Warranty: 3 years
GHD Chronos vs Platinum Plus: performance
GHD says that the Chronos:
Styles hair three times faster
Boosts shine by 85%
Reduces frizz by half
Creates styles that last 24 hours
Offers 3x breakage protection
GHD also claims the re-engineered hinge and barrel “craft high-definition curls and waves easily”.
You might assume, as I did, that these comparisons were to the Platinum Plus. However, they’re not.
The faster styling times are in comparison to the GHD Original. The shine and frizz comparisons are based on naturally dried hair. The 3x breakage protection is compared to a rival styler used at a hotter, 455°F (235°C) temperature, while the staying power of the styler is based on consumer testing in which 86% of a relatively small sample of 142 consumers said the style lasted all day.
This is not to completely take away from the advances and innovations in the GHD Chronos, but it’s worth noting because the performance comparisons may not seem as impressive at first glance. There were, of course, similar improvements cited when the Platinum Plus launched. Namely, it created 75% more shine, offered 2x the color protection, and left hair feeling 70% stronger – but these were again in comparison to older models.
In real terms, the Chronos took an average of 3 minutes and 15 seconds to straighten my hair, which is 10 seconds faster than the Platinum Plus, on average. Curling my hair using the Chronos took 9 minutes and 45 seconds on average, whereas the Platinum Plus took 10 minutes on average.
Frizz was reduced, compared to when I let my hair dry naturally, and while the results were similar with both stylers, the Chronos just pipped the Platinum Plus to the post on this test.
Both styles added shine, but the glossy finish was more noticeable with the Chronos to the point I received multiple compliments on days I used the Chronos, versus days I used the Platinum Plus.
In terms of responsiveness, if there was a difference between the Chronos and Platinum Plus it was so small, it was barely tangible. Both seemed to heat the plates and style my hair evenly. I did notice that I didn’t have to pass the Chronos over my hair as many times as I do with Platinum Plus but again this is the difference between one pass versus two so is relatively small.
When it came to longevity, my GHD Chronos style held for longer than when I styled my hair with the Platinum Plus but neither came close to 24 hours. At best, the Chronos style held for four to five hours, and the Platinum Plus style lasted three to four, but as soon as I stepped outside, both styles fell apart.
So far, so similar.
However, the Chronos does offer one very significant improvement in performance over the Platinum Plus, and that is how well it glides over the hair. I hadn’t realized how much the Platinum Plus pulled my hair until I used the Chronos.
This incredibly smooth experience, coupled with the Chronos’ more compact design and curved barrel, makes curling my hair highly enjoyable and this is where the Chronos really excels.
Winner: GHD Chronos
(Image credit: Future)
GHD Chronos vs Platinum Plus: verdict
Given that the Chronos is full of the latest GHD innovations, it’s not surprising it’s the better of the two models. Its smaller, curved design is great for creating curls and the plates glide over the hair effortlessly. It’s marginally faster than the Platinum Plus, adds more shine and the styles last slightly longer.
However, the Platinum Plus still more than holds its own. The majority of improvements seen on the Chronos are almost indistinguishable. Despite being six years old, the Platinum Plus is still a fantastic styler and more than does the job.
In this way, I feel the Platinum Plus is better value for money but if you can afford the extra cash, then you at least know you’re getting GHD’s best of the best with the Chronos.
Cooler Master has recently introduced a new line of power supply units (PSUs) or 2000 Platinum PSU models that are catching the attention of tech enthusiasts and professionals alike. The X Mighty Platinum series is designed to meet the needs of the most power-hungry systems, with models that offer 2000W and 2800W of power. These PSUs are not just about raw power; they are also built to be highly efficient and durable, ensuring that they can handle the toughest computing tasks without breaking a sweat.8
One of the standout features of the X Mighty Platinum series is its 80 Plus Platinum Efficiency rating. This prestigious certification means that these PSUs are more than 92% efficient at typical loads. What does this mean for users? It translates to less energy waste, reduced heat, and quieter operation, all of which contribute to a more stable and long-lasting system. For anyone who relies on their computer for demanding work, whether it’s gaming, content creation, or data analysis, this level of efficiency is a significant advantage.
Master Mighty X 2000W and 2800W
Cooler Master’s CEO, Jimmy Sha, has highlighted the inclusion of an active bridge rectifier in the design of these PSUs. This component is key to providing smooth and stable power delivery, even when the system is under heavy load. It’s clear that Cooler Master has put a lot of thought into the performance and reliability of these units, aiming to satisfy the needs of users who require top-notch computing power.
As technology continues to advance, compatibility with new hardware is essential. The X Mighty Platinum series is future-proofed with support for ATX 3.1, meaning it will work seamlessly with the latest components. Additionally, the PSUs come with two 90-degree 12+4pin (12V-2×6) PCIe 5.1 cables, making them a perfect fit for the most modern and advanced hardware. This makes the series an attractive option for a wide range of users, from serious gamers to professionals who depend on their computers for work.
2000 Platinum PSU
Another innovative feature introduced by Cooler Master is the MasterCTRL software. This digital monitoring tool allows users to keep an eye on their PSU’s temperature, load, and overall performance in real time. With this information at their fingertips, users can make adjustments to ensure that their PSU is operating at its best. This kind of control is particularly valuable for those who push their systems to the limit and need to maintain optimal conditions.
The build quality of the X Mighty Platinum series is further enhanced by the use of Infineon industrial-grade IC chips. These chips are known for their durability, which means that the PSUs are built to last. Whether they’re used in machine learning, server operations, or high-stakes gaming, these PSUs are designed to withstand intensive use over long periods.
The launch of the X Mighty Platinum series by Cooler Master is a significant event for anyone interested in building or upgrading a high-powered computing system. With their combination of high-wattage capacity, exceptional efficiency, and robust construction, these PSUs are equipped to meet the demands of the most advanced computing tasks. For those in the market for a new PSU, the X Mighty Platinum series offers a blend of power, performance, and reliability that stands out in the crowded field of computer components.
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