I had mine for 2 weeks, liked it well enough but it never really worked that great despite wired connection to PS5 and literally sitting 2 ft from my modem. I just sold it on.
@lightningbolt79 I barely play TV based games therefore this is exactly what I need to actually play my PS5. I'm not streaming to my phone or iPad mini juts to have a separate controller, and I'm not buying a Backbone . It's either this or just sell my PS5 on.
@naruball oh you’re welcome! Feel free to check it out on YouTube to see just how customisable it is. It’s literally a computer too. You can slap it on a usb dock, add a monitor, mouse, and keyboard and use it as any regular, albeit Linux, PC
@naruball the only difference between the 3, other than SD size, is the 512 has a matte screen. you can make it as large as you want by putting in SD cards and even having several that you can swap out - i have a 2nd SD card with 2 big assassins creed games downloaded on... for some reason. I have the 256 Steam Deck, but I also have a 256 SD card in it. I'll eventually get a 1tb SD to go in it so I can have more games downloaded. As most of my library is Indies, I have 30 games downloaded on my 256 memory card (and about 200 roms on my 256 core memory).
I love my Steamdeck so much. the remappable buttons is so helpful, it also has mappable gyro so on any game where left trigger is for aiming, I make that the gyro enable button.
@invictus4000 I’m someone who never plays my PlayStation. Excuse I don’t have a lot of time to consume the tv. This will mean I actually can play it and often too
@naruball you are correct, you couldn’t. I guess this just takes the idea of the Wii U tablet off tv play and improves on it. Although Wii U didn’t use Wi-Fi so could be used with spotty or bad internet.
@LifeGirl I mainly play handheld whilst my wife and I watch tv / movies etc. because if this I exclusively play switch it SteamDeck and my PS5 never really gets played. This will let me play it as often as I want and I’m excited to do so!
I have almost no time per week to use the tv for gaming so I rarely use my PS5 and just use switch / SD so this will actually allow me to play my PS5 which is worth it for me. It’s either that or I just sell my PS5
I mean, I enjoyed God of War, sure, but strip away the story and it’s pretty average gameplay. I also don’t think the story was that great, it was propped up by very good performances.
I CBA’d buying the remake and opted for OG on Switch which I still haven’t played yet (I’ve never played a proper FF games [only Tactics Advance]) so I’m pretty happy with this!
I really wish the Switch had as good sales as Playstation. The amount of times 've seen games o my Switch wish list on PS4 sale for £5-£10 is so annoying as I want to play them on Switch more - such as Celeste
Surely in this latest gen talking performance is like debating who’s car can go to 200mph quickest dispute only really using it to go 80 on the motorway. They’re both ‘good enough’
Might pop this game on the 'PS5 list' and not bother with it on my 4. I have too much to play at the mo' and as soon as my Monzo pot hits £450 it's PS5 town, baby!
@GoodGame I really want to play this game but i'm only 40% through Red Dead 2 and have Horizon Zero Dawn on my shelf. Won't get to this until spring probably
I reckon limiting Bethesda games to only Xbox would massively diminish it's install base. Just taking me as an example - if ES6 is on PS4/Switch i'll play it. If not, I won't. Same with Fallout, same with Doom. Not played other ones so either way I probably won't be playing. A lot of people will multi platform due to this but a lot also won't.
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Re: Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
I’m still so livid this isn’t couch coop. Would scratch mine and my wife’s Sackboy itch
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Took 60 Developers Around Three Years to Make
I’m actually so bummed this is 1 player
Re: Devs Weigh in on 'Disgraceful' Insomniac Games Data Breach
@Netret0120 it's kind of lucky they're an American company because if this was in Europe then the GDPR case would be crippling
Re: PS Portal Was the USA's Fourth Best-Selling System in November
I had mine for 2 weeks, liked it well enough but it never really worked that great despite wired connection to PS5 and literally sitting 2 ft from my modem. I just sold it on.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PS Portal?
I was playing Miles Morales a lot last night on and it did freeze a few times, had to restart the device. hopefully it'll be patched out
Re: Demand for PlayStation Portal Sky High in Japan, Pre-Orders Reportedly Sold Out
@lightningbolt79 I barely play TV based games therefore this is exactly what I need to actually play my PS5.
I'm not streaming to my phone or iPad mini juts to have a separate controller, and I'm not buying a Backbone .
It's either this or just sell my PS5 on.
Re: Where to Pre-Order PlayStation Portal
@naruball oh you’re welcome! Feel free to check it out on YouTube to see just how customisable it is.
It’s literally a computer too. You can slap it on a usb dock, add a monitor, mouse, and keyboard and use it as any regular, albeit Linux, PC
Re: Where to Pre-Order PlayStation Portal
@naruball the only difference between the 3, other than SD size, is the 512 has a matte screen. you can make it as large as you want by putting in SD cards and even having several that you can swap out - i have a 2nd SD card with 2 big assassins creed games downloaded on... for some reason.
I have the 256 Steam Deck, but I also have a 256 SD card in it. I'll eventually get a 1tb SD to go in it so I can have more games downloaded.
As most of my library is Indies, I have 30 games downloaded on my 256 memory card (and about 200 roms on my 256 core memory).
I love my Steamdeck so much. the remappable buttons is so helpful, it also has mappable gyro so on any game where left trigger is for aiming, I make that the gyro enable button.
Re: Where to Pre-Order PlayStation Portal
@naruball just slap in an SD card and no bother
Re: Where to Pre-Order PlayStation Portal
as primarily a Switch / Steam Deck user - I can't wait to actually play my PS5
Re: PS5's Remote Play Handheld PS Portal Releases on 15th November
@invictus4000 I’m someone who never plays my PlayStation. Excuse I don’t have a lot of time to consume the tv. This will mean I actually can play it and often too
Re: PS5's Remote Play Handheld PS Portal Releases on 15th November
@naruball you are correct, you couldn’t. I guess this just takes the idea of the Wii U tablet off tv play and improves on it. Although Wii U didn’t use Wi-Fi so could be used with spotty or bad internet.
Re: PS5's Remote Play Handheld PS Portal Releases on 15th November
@LifeGirl I mainly play handheld whilst my wife and I watch tv / movies etc. because if this I exclusively play switch it SteamDeck and my PS5 never really gets played.
This will let me play it as often as I want and I’m excited to do so!
Re: PlayStation Portal Is Sony's PS5 Remote Play Handheld, Priced at $200 / £200
I have almost no time per week to use the tv for gaming so I rarely use my PS5 and just use switch / SD so this will actually allow me to play my PS5 which is worth it for me. It’s either that or I just sell my PS5
Re: GTA Trilogy Now Removed from PS Store Ahead of PS5, PS4 Remasters
@Flaming_Kaiser I’ll probably just queue up a Spotify playlist and play it through my PS4 if this bothers me
Re: God of War Wins IGN's Big Best Video Game of All Time Poll
I mean, I enjoyed God of War, sure, but strip away the story and it’s pretty average gameplay. I also don’t think the story was that great, it was propped up by very good performances.
Re: Resident Evil Village Demo: All Times You Can Play
Maybe I'm stupid but I thought this was a next gen exclusive. I didn't think I could get it on PS4 but I'm glad I can.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for March 2021?
I CBA’d buying the remake and opted for OG on Switch which I still haven’t played yet (I’ve never played a proper FF games [only Tactics Advance]) so I’m pretty happy with this!
Re: We May Learn What the Future Holds for Bethesda Next Month
All you need to know is that Todd Howard is annoyed they're not still getting paid whenever people play Skyrim.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Arrives in May, 4K Trailer Shows the Remaster in Action
I would day 1 this if it was on Switch. I doubt I'll play it on my PS4
Re: New PS Store Sale Sends Retro PS4 Games to the Bargain Bin
I really wish the Switch had as good sales as Playstation. The amount of times 've seen games o my Switch wish list on PS4 sale for £5-£10 is so annoying as I want to play them on Switch more - such as Celeste
Re: New Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Game Reportedly Real
I just want to play KoTOR 1 + 2 again - preferably on my Switch but there's literally zero chance of that (and no, I'm not playing it on my phone)
Re: Hitman 3 PS5 Marginally Outperformed by Xbox Series X
Surely in this latest gen talking performance is like debating who’s car can go to 200mph quickest dispute only really using it to go 80 on the motorway.
They’re both ‘good enough’
Re: Uncharted Movie, The Last of Us TV Show 'Just the Beginning' of Sony's Expansion into New Media
This probably means some kind of God of War epic, but could also mean some stupid Crash Bandicoot show ha
Re: Game of the Year: #3 - Ghost of Tsushima
Got it for Xmas and added it to my backlog. It's fairly high up the Queue however
Re: Hands On: Temtem Is Pokémon on PS5, More or Less
@Rhaoulos unfortunately, the latest Pokémon is to Pokémon what Genshin impact is to Zelda
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Cyberpunk 2077?
I'm saving it. It'll be the 1st game I get on PS5... Whenever that will be
Re: PS Store End of Year Deals Sale Discounts Lots of PS4 Games
I hate that I can't filter the add-ons and DLCs and just search 'games' anymore (Unless I can and I can't actually see how)
Re: 10 Things to Do First with Your New PS5
I have a Monzo pot set up for it - as soon as it ticks over £450 I'll buy a PS5 + Cyberpunk. Currently at £4.72 so just over 1% there folks!
Re: Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Officially Announced for PS4, Includes All Single-Player DLC and PS5 Enhancements
Would have played the heck out of this in Switch but I won’t ever get to it on PS4. Nevermind
Re: Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster May Finally Be Announced This Weekend, Fans Hope
If it's on Switch i'll gladly have it. I don't play my PS4 enough to invest my time in this
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Delay Is Due to Current-Gen Consoles After All
Might pop this game on the 'PS5 list' and not bother with it on my 4. I have too much to play at the mo' and as soon as my Monzo pot hits £450 it's PS5 town, baby!
Re: Pokémon-Like Temtem Gets Exclusive Early Access on PS5 This December
I want this on my Switch. That way I can play a competent Pokémon game on my Switch
Re: Hands On: Ghost of Tsushima's Free Co-Op Update Defies All Expectations
@GoodGame I really want to play this game but i'm only 40% through Red Dead 2 and have Horizon Zero Dawn on my shelf. Won't get to this until spring probably
Re: Bethesda Games Are Looking Increasingly Unlikely on PS5
I reckon limiting Bethesda games to only Xbox would massively diminish it's install base. Just taking me as an example - if ES6 is on PS4/Switch i'll play it. If not, I won't. Same with Fallout, same with Doom. Not played other ones so either way I probably won't be playing.
A lot of people will multi platform due to this but a lot also won't.
Re: PS5's Removable Panels Could Suggest a Highly Customisable Console
This is good as I really, really don't want a white one
Re: PS5 Could Lose Out on Upgraded Versions of Past Bethesda Games
If they're on PS5 i'll consider getting them. If I have to get Xbox to play ESVI then I guess I won't play it
Re: Star Wars: Squadrons - This Might Not Be the Game You're Looking For
When EA games not having microtransactions is a 'Pro'