Topic: "Confirmed! Your exclusive invitation to order a PS5 console"

@rjejr Nice Discworld reference

@Voltan I should know Discworld but sadly I don't. (Sobs in geek.) Is that where the Guinea pig is from or something I said? 🤷‍♂️

@rjejr Turns out I'm a dummy and "May you live in interesting times" is just something Pratchett based one of the Discworld books on but didn't actually come up with

@Voltan Ah that, thanks for explaining. Yeah I think that's some old Indian (Indian Indian, not native American) dude curse. Probably something about the British rule in India going poorly. Though in my head it's meaning is more akin to the leader in 300 telling that traitor guy "May you live forever" which is like the ultimate insult for Spartan warriors. I think I changed it during the 2020 election cycle, pandemic, wildfires and whatever the heck else was going nuts last year. Kind of my polite way of saying "We're all gonna die". 😂

@rjejr Glad you managed to get one! Now start saving for all the accessories!

Seems like $ony (PlayStation) really favors Europe for some reason . They should move their headquarters there instead .

@nomither6 It's more like Europe favors PlayStation, if you ask me. Xbox doesn't ship nearly as much consoles to Europe and they're still easier to buy than in NA, because the demand is nowhere near as high.
Meanwhile, PS5 sales relative to population are similar between the regions.

@sanderson72 Well I did buy a red controller about 6 months ago when I thought I'd be able to get a PS5 when R&C released. I think that's about it for us, will transfer the external HDD over from the PS4 which I'll need to keep hooked up for PSVR. If PS+ counts as an accessory we do need that, hoping for a $40 BF sale. I think that's it for now. Oh and some games maybe. 😂

@rjejr Expensive, this upgrading lark!

Yes, I'm keeping my eyes out for a Black Friday sale on PS+ subs - ShopTo will hopefully discount the Sony discount again, though I'm still set until Dec 2023 already!

@nomither6 Considering the Sony Direct websites have only just opened in Europe, I'd say United Sony Of America favours those over the pond.
Personally, I wish they WOULD have set up a Europe based headquarters as we've supported them all this time over the XBox (possible blip in early PS3 life but RROD soon saw to that!) though we'd still have to put up with Jimbob wherever.

@sanderson72 Dec 23, so 2 years? I can't imagine PS+ is still the same then, at some point they need to do something with Now. Though I suppose that does lock in price savings for you as we all know nothing ever gets cheaper.

Gaming is an expensive hobby which is why phones will kill consoles some day. My 16yo is heading towards PC master race - was thinking about building them 1 for Christmas so they can learn the hardware if I couldn't get a PS5, but I did - so between computers and phones Sony can only keep consoles alive for so long. Nintendo will keep making portables for the kids, parents need something on the cheaper side.

Actually just got an order in for one today so I am pretty stoked, you get free Express shipping if you have PlayStation Plus too.

@rjejr Sorry to hear the experience burned you out, but I'm glad you were ultimately able to secure a PS5 for you and your kids! This is the first opportunity I've had to post, but I'm happy to report that my friend's delivery arrived free of feline food, and she's currently setting up her new console.

@RogerRoger Perfect timing, mine arrived about 15 or 20 minutes ago. Man is that thing heavy. My wife and I have been discussing when to give it to the kids. It's a Christmas gift, but that seems a long time to wait. The 1 kid in college will be home next Wednesday, I'm advocating on their behalf for impromptu gift giving then. My wife might be willing to split the difference when the kid comes home again mid-Dec. Parenting has it's own calendar.

@rjejr Well, whatever you decide, at least you've got the elusive thing in-hand now! Glad it arrived safe, and I hope that, whenever it gets its big reveal, you and your family have a blast!

@RogerRoger We'll have a blast once I figure out all the upgrade paths for the PS4 games we're playing. It was enjoyable making fun of it all while I didn't have a PS5 to care about (and didn't think I'd get 1for awhile) but now I need a spreadsheet for all the permutations: free upgrades, $10 upgrades, only on PS4 w/ BC minor improvements, only on PS5, and whatever Squenix is doing w/ FF7R Intergrade Intermission. 😂

@rjejr You'll need a spreadsheet for that last one alone! Good luck!

@RogerRoger Decided to skip the extra FF7R stuff for now, already watched my kid play it on PS4 w/ PS+, maybe when part 2 drops. Did remember I need to play KH3 which I own stand alone on PS4, and the 1-6 bundle before that, but never got 2.8, or the new DLC. Kingdom Hearts needs more like a database program that a spreadsheet.

Still haven't decided when to unbox it, guess that decision should come first.

@Dpishere Yeah I'm currently between PS+ subscriptions - expired earlier this year, trying to find a BF sale that isn't $39.99 or a retailer that will accept their $5 offers I have on digital - so I bought Ratchet & Clank to get the free shipping. Wasn't express but I ordered it Tuesday afternoon and it arrived Friday morning so only a couple of days wait. My wife is making me wait longer to open, we're still discussing the date as it's a Christmas gift for the kids. Thanksgiving Eve should count as Christmas. 😉

Enjoy the console, we deserve it.😁

@rjejr Yeah mine is supposed to arrive Monday so I am super excited for that, got Demons Souls for 40 bucks and Resident Evil Village for 20 bucks so I have PS5 games waiting, haven't decided if I plan to play one of those or play God of War via backwards compatibility, as I have yet to play that game but have owned it for years. Can't wait to see what the PS5 can do.