17-hour train ride with Xbox Series S and portable monitor… worth it?

Console Gaming
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Spent my 17-hour journey on the Amtrak Auto Train playing FIFA 24. Honestly, it made the trip fly by. Anyone else tried gaming setups like this on long trips?

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And the tissues… a man of culture, I see.

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Nico said:
And the tissues… a man of culture, I see.

Hey, FIFA can get emotional!

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Nico said:
And the tissues… a man of culture, I see.

Why does everyone associate tissues with THAT? Tissues are essential for long trips. Runny nose? Check. Accidental spills? Check. Absolutely necessary!

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@Fenn
Amtrak provided them, and they were a lifesaver since I had a runny nose.

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@Fenn
Exactly. Some of us just have allergies or nasal issues. Tissues are a must-have.

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Now all you need is a better game to play!

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Rex said:
Now all you need is a better game to play!

FIFA’s career mode is great offline. It’s the online gambling modes that ruin the game.

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Rex said:
Now all you need is a better game to play!

FIFA players are its biggest critics, lol.

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Trains are the best way to travel. I’m planning a Europe train trip next year—can’t wait!

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Noel said:
Trains are the best way to travel. I’m planning a Europe train trip next year—can’t wait!

Trains in Europe? Amazing. Trains in the US? Slow, expensive, and not worth it unless you love the experience.

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@Paxton
Exactly. If only it was cheaper, I’d take trains more often. But right now, it’s slower and pricier than flying.

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How portable is that setup? I considered something similar but ended up going with a Steam Deck.

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Eliot said:
How portable is that setup? I considered something similar but ended up going with a Steam Deck.

Fits perfectly in my backpack: Xbox, monitor, controller, and a few cables. Super portable!

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@Storm
What monitor did you use?

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Andi said:
@Storm
What monitor did you use?

It’s an Arzopa portable monitor.

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How much did this trip cost? Did you bring your car along?

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Raven said:
How much did this trip cost? Did you bring your car along?

It was about $350–$400 for the roomette and $205 for the car. Coach tickets are cheaper, but I recommend the roomette for privacy and comfort.

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This is such a cool setup. 17 hours of uninterrupted gaming sounds like heaven!

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Ollie said:
This is such a cool setup. 17 hours of uninterrupted gaming sounds like heaven!

It was an overnight train, so I only got about 5–6 hours of gaming. Still, totally worth it!