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[[File:Pause Buffer.gif|frame|Performing a pause buffer on Geyser Rock.]]
A '''pause buffer''' occurs when a player presses ''L2/R2'' and ''Start'' at the same time. The start menu tries to open, but gets delayed for 2.5 seconds by the heads up display (HUD). During these 2.5 seconds, the player is able to move around freely collecting precursor orbs and scout flies, but is unable to interact with any usable objects due to the game believing it is in a paused state. Jak cannot collect power cells during a pause buffer. At the end of the 2.5 seconds, the game will finally display the start menu and everything returns to normal once the player unpauses. A pause buffer can be ended early by triggering the "Press O to ..." prompt near usable objects or non-playable characters, or by zooming into Jak's goggles. This immediately removes the heads up display and forces the start menu to display.
A '''pause buffer''' occurs when a player presses ''L2/R2'' and ''Start'' at the same time. The start menu tries to open, but gets delayed for 2.5 seconds by the heads up display (HUD). During these 2.5 seconds, the player is able to move around freely collecting precursor orbs and scout flies, but is unable to interact with any usable objects due to the game believing it is in a paused state. Jak cannot collect power cells during a pause buffer. At the end of the 2.5 seconds, the game will finally display the start menu and everything returns to normal once the player unpauses. A pause buffer can be ended early by triggering the "Press O to ..." prompt near usable objects or non-playable characters, or by zooming into Jak's goggles. This immediately removes the heads up display and forces the start menu to display.



Revision as of 01:53, 14 February 2024

Performing a pause buffer on Geyser Rock.

A pause buffer occurs when a player presses L2/R2 and Start at the same time. The start menu tries to open, but gets delayed for 2.5 seconds by the heads up display (HUD). During these 2.5 seconds, the player is able to move around freely collecting precursor orbs and scout flies, but is unable to interact with any usable objects due to the game believing it is in a paused state. Jak cannot collect power cells during a pause buffer. At the end of the 2.5 seconds, the game will finally display the start menu and everything returns to normal once the player unpauses. A pause buffer can be ended early by triggering the "Press O to ..." prompt near usable objects or non-playable characters, or by zooming into Jak's goggles. This immediately removes the heads up display and forces the start menu to display.

Applications

Pause buffers are utilized primarily in Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy to perform Blue Sage Cutscene Skip, Red Sage Cutscene Skip, and Citadel Skip. Pause buffers can also be performed in Jak II but have no applicable use.

Discovery

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