@SMJ The best way to combat bad optimization is raw computing power. Games that pushed Switch 1 or PS4 benefit natively from the significantly improved hardware in Switch 2 and PS5. Some engines like UE5 just don’t scale nicely and have issues on every platform…
I think people are forgetting Outer Worlds 2 was originally supposed to be Xbox exclusive. The PS5 port was announced several years later and seems to have been rushed.
Pro still has sizable advantages in numerous games, even ones that aren’t necessarily Pro Enhanced. The biggest issue seems to be with Unreal Engine 5 and its built-in upscaler that clashes very badly with PSSR.
Not to mention that this game will obviously be patched at some point, though that won’t stop the miserable people who are deeply offended by the very existence of the Pro.
@LogicStrikesAgain I agree. The improvement in internet speed alone on the PS5 is worth the price of admission, IMO. There's never been a wider selection of games and the overall experience just keeps getting better!
@TrollOfWar It’s also made by ASUS whose gaming hardware is pretty much all plagued with issues. Good luck trying to RMA any of that or get warranty work
I’m down for a redemption arc! Platinumed the game last night, and I think there’s something worthy in this IP despite the jank and performance issues. Ironing all that out and completing/expanding the story would be great.
The company and executives seem like unmitigated disasters, though…
Read that playing on Switch 2 is the best experience for the first one since it ironed out the performance. I’ll check this out if I enjoy the first since negative reviews don’t deter me at all!
IMO, the theme(s) aren’t quite as important as the execution. Obviously, themes and plot devices will be reused, but that pales in comparison to the experience as a whole. Pretty shortsighted and clickbaity to say that these different experiences are all the same, but that’s IGN for you!
@B_Lindz Two to three hundred?! I’m seeing 141 total and that includes things like Minecraft, several HD remaster collections, rereleases like the Infamous collection, 14 SingStar games, 3 Buzz TV quiz games, 4 Dance Star titles, Everybody Dance, EyePet, numerous MLB games, and an Indian regional exclusive superhero game…
@wildcat_kickz From what I’ve gathered over the years, a game has to be developed and published by Sony, and they also have to own the IP. Insomniac and Housemarque already had games in the pipeline when they were acquired, so those don’t count, and Sony don’t own the IP to Wolverine.
And apparently, if a game is announced or showcased, it’s no longer new.
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Re: PS5 Pro Is Definitely Not the Best Place to Play The Outer Worlds 2 at Launch
@tameshiyaku I’m definitely getting my money’s worth! Seethe more.
Re: Expect More Halo Games on PS5, Dev Says Series Is 'on PlayStation Going Forward'
@Charmiley Not familiar with that one, my wrists have never felt better
Re: Expect More Halo Games on PS5, Dev Says Series Is 'on PlayStation Going Forward'
Can’t wait to play all of these with the superior DualSense and its adaptive triggers and haptics!
Re: Halo Confirmed for PS5, Remake of First Game Out in 2026
@Rob_230 Same here! Would look great next to the Gears Reloaded physical
Re: Halo Confirmed for PS5, Remake of First Game Out in 2026
Day one purchase. And I hate multiplayer so I won't miss that!
Re: PS5 Pro Is Definitely Not the Best Place to Play The Outer Worlds 2 at Launch
@SMJ The best way to combat bad optimization is raw computing power. Games that pushed Switch 1 or PS4 benefit natively from the significantly improved hardware in Switch 2 and PS5. Some engines like UE5 just don’t scale nicely and have issues on every platform…
Re: PS5 Pro Is Definitely Not the Best Place to Play The Outer Worlds 2 at Launch
I think people are forgetting Outer Worlds 2 was originally supposed to be Xbox exclusive. The PS5 port was announced several years later and seems to have been rushed.
Pro still has sizable advantages in numerous games, even ones that aren’t necessarily Pro Enhanced. The biggest issue seems to be with Unreal Engine 5 and its built-in upscaler that clashes very badly with PSSR.
Not to mention that this game will obviously be patched at some point, though that won’t stop the miserable people who are deeply offended by the very existence of the Pro.
Re: Mark 10 Years of Fallout 4 with a PS5, PS4 Re-Release Next Month
Not worth it for Creation Club stuff, IMO
Re: The Outer Worlds 2 (PS5) - Mechanically Fantastic RPG Struggles to Be Memorable
Guysss, this review is screwing up the game’s MetaScore!!! Xbox tax!!! 😤
Re: Full Metal Schoolgirl (PS5) - This Offbeat Anime Roguelite Somehow Gets It Right
D3 rarely misses! I feel like this is the kind of game that would be panned by critics but is incredibly fun to play.
Re: The Outer Worlds 2 (PS5) - Mechanically Fantastic RPG Struggles to Be Memorable
I should probably start the first game before getting this, eh?
Re: Xbox Boss Believes Sony's Strategy of Console Exclusives Is 'Antiquated'
@OldGamer999 Xbox controllers all make my hands burn, especially the Elite. Strongly prefer parallel sticks, too.
Re: Xbox Boss Believes Sony's Strategy of Console Exclusives Is 'Antiquated'
@OldGamer999 That one box better support DualSense or it’s not worth it.
@SMJ It would be nice to get Sheetz mozzarella sticks at Taco Bell, but that’s not happening either.
Re: Xbox Boss Believes Sony's Strategy of Console Exclusives Is 'Antiquated'
@DadJKP How is Nintendo so different? They’re a platform holder who sells gaming hardware and exclusive games.
Re: Xbox Boss Believes Sony's Strategy of Console Exclusives Is 'Antiquated'
It’s funny how people try to spin exclusives not working for Xbox as exclusives not working for anyone. Typical cope
Re: Sony Game Helldivers 2 Is Proving a Monstrous Success on Xbox
@MrStark I meant having the ROG Xbox Ally and whatever the new console is both
Re: Sony Game Helldivers 2 Is Proving a Monstrous Success on Xbox
@MrStark That seems awfully redundant and expensive
Re: Sony Game Helldivers 2 Is Proving a Monstrous Success on Xbox
@MrStark If they can afford it!
Re: PS5 Surpasses Lifetime PS3 Sales in the US
@LogicStrikesAgain I agree. The improvement in internet speed alone on the PS5 is worth the price of admission, IMO. There's never been a wider selection of games and the overall experience just keeps getting better!
Re: PS5 Surpasses Lifetime PS3 Sales in the US
It’s funny because in PS3’s time, people complained about everything being brown-tinted shooters.
I certainly don’t miss screen tearing, long load times and even longer installs, frame drops and slowdown, and little or no anti-aliasing.
Re: Tales of Xillia 2 Remaster Confirmed in Development, Still No Word on a Xillia Bundle
Great, I can trade in my PS3 copy of Xillia 2 as well!
Re: Sep 2025 USA Sales: Ghost of Yotei PS5 Boycott Fails, Sequel Sells 'Great'
Happy for Sucker Punch and glad that the Asmongold crowd never seems to make any impact
Re: PS Portal Still a Huge Success as Sony Reportedly Preps PS6 Handheld
Always great when things succeed despite what depressed malcontents say!
Re: PS6 Could Be Less Than Half the Price of Microsoft's 'Very Premium' Next-Gen Xbox
You couldn’t pay me to game on PC. Looks like the Series X will be my first and last Xbox!
Re: PS5 Has Been 'Special' Thanks to SSD, DualSense Features Rather Than Visuals
Hard disk drive max speed: ~160 Mb/s
SATA solid state drive max speed: ~600 Mb/s
Gen 4 NVME solid state drive max speed: ~7,5000 Mb/s
And people are really trying to say there's no difference?! As far as the DualSense, it's my favorite controller of all time and I love every feature.
Re: Mini Review: Tekken 3 (PS1) - PlayStation's Definitive Fighter Is Still King
This is the game that made me want a PlayStation. I always felt like Tekken 2 was much harder, but maybe I just suck.
Re: Xbox, PC Sci-Fi RPG Starfield Won't Be Revealed for PS5 Until Next Year
Glad I didn’t throw my PS5 out a window in despair like people on PureXbox said I would!
Re: Disappointment As Tekken 3 Is the Latest PS1 Classic to Launch without Trophies
I’m too happy about all the money this will save me to care about trophies
Re: 'Even I Can't Tell the Difference': Shuhei Yoshida Thinks PS6 Needs Something Other Than Just More Power
Power is the only way to cut through unoptimized games, though.
Re: Give the Fantastic Space Marine 2 a Shot with Free PS5 Demo, Out Now
I don’t know anything about this franchise, but a buddy highly recommended this to me and I do love shooters
Re: Here's How Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Holds Up on the $1,000 ROG Xbox Ally X
@TrollOfWar It’s also made by ASUS whose gaming hardware is pretty much all plagued with issues. Good luck trying to RMA any of that or get warranty work
Re: Critically Acclaimed Narrative Game 1000xRESIST Tells Its Tale on PS5
About time!! I’ve been waiting for this
Re: Sony's Bluepoint Studio Recruiting for Third-Person Melee Action Game
"Why aren't they making more remasters for us to hate?!" ~ PushSquare commenters
Re: Talking Point: PS6 In 2027 - How Do You Feel About Sony's Next-Gen Console?
My body is ready!
Re: As Fans Demand inFAMOUS Remasters, Sucker Punch Says It Can Only Work on One Game at a Time
But I thought everyone hated the RemasterStation 5?!
Re: Lumines Arise's Free Demo Is Back for a Limited Time on PS5
I somehow missed the first demo window… Welp, I know what I’ll be playing tonight!
Re: The MindsEye Situation Only Gets Uglier as Devs Accuse Management of Mistreatment
I’m down for a redemption arc! Platinumed the game last night, and I think there’s something worthy in this IP despite the jank and performance issues. Ironing all that out and completing/expanding the story would be great.
The company and executives seem like unmitigated disasters, though…
Re: Criticised House of the Dead 2 Remake Lurches to PS5, PS4 Just in Time for Halloween
Read that playing on Switch 2 is the best experience for the first one since it ironed out the performance. I’ll check this out if I enjoy the first since negative reviews don’t deter me at all!
Re: From a Presentation Perspective, Bye Sweet Carole Is Among PS5's Best
I’ve been following this since it was first announced! Looking forward to picking it up in the future
Re: Aug 2025 USA Sales: Massive Month for Single Player Games, PS5 Can't Catch Switch 2
@bluemage1989 I’ve never seen so much misinformation about a console before. It’s become the de facto way to farm engagement in the video game space.
Re: Remedy Upgrades Control with PS5 Pro Support, New Patch Out Now
Might be time for play-through #3. This game is my favorite blind-buy of all time and helped me fall in love with Remedy as a whole.
Edit: The PS5 version also showed me just how nice 60fps is in shooters
Re: These 25+ New PS5, PS4 Are Coming Out Next Week (6th-12th October)
Bye Sweet Carole looks fantastic
Re: Oblivion Remastered's Anticipated Physical PS5 Release Will Require the Internet
@Gedrick A few years?
Re: Oblivion Remastered's Anticipated Physical PS5 Release Will Require the Internet
@Arkz This is Bethesda and Microsoft we’re talking about!
Re: Oblivion Remastered's Anticipated Physical PS5 Release Will Require the Internet
Double the discs = double the production costs
Re: Talking Point: Are You Getting Sick of Sony's Supposedly 'Samey' Approach to Story Telling?
IMO, the theme(s) aren’t quite as important as the execution. Obviously, themes and plot devices will be reused, but that pales in comparison to the experience as a whole. Pretty shortsighted and clickbaity to say that these different experiences are all the same, but that’s IGN for you!
Re: Sony Is a 'Terrible Company' That's 'Blowing It in the Games Business', Says Michael Pachter
@ilyn Yes! Also just remembered that having a PS4 version means a game can’t count for PS5.
Re: Sony Is a 'Terrible Company' That's 'Blowing It in the Games Business', Says Michael Pachter
@B_Lindz Two to three hundred?! I’m seeing 141 total and that includes things like Minecraft, several HD remaster collections, rereleases like the Infamous collection, 14 SingStar games, 3 Buzz TV quiz games, 4 Dance Star titles, Everybody Dance, EyePet, numerous MLB games, and an Indian regional exclusive superhero game…
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles?
I already have the PS1 version and don’t really feel the need to get this
Re: Sony Is a 'Terrible Company' That's 'Blowing It in the Games Business', Says Michael Pachter
@wildcat_kickz From what I’ve gathered over the years, a game has to be developed and published by Sony, and they also have to own the IP. Insomniac and Housemarque already had games in the pipeline when they were acquired, so those don’t count, and Sony don’t own the IP to Wolverine.
And apparently, if a game is announced or showcased, it’s no longer new.