Matthewnh

Mine will be here tomorrow. (Special edition)
Got to be at work.
And I’ve just had three days off, too.

Nah, I have waited this long. I can wait a little longer.
After all, this is why I have a new console.

@Mossbergs

You can polish a t*rd.
You just need to freeze it first.

For those interested the fully patched updated PS5 version comes in at 56.32GB
For comparison Horizon Zero Dawn was 51.9GB

Just gone to the PS Store and downloaded a copy of the PS5 version. It was only £20.00
Download is 56GB, but presumably the update is incoming.

The reviews and all the problems really scared me off of this one last year.

It seems this game was just too ambitious for the PS4.

Avoided this for so long. For obvious reasons.
Do you think it might now actually be playable?

I think I might actually get it now. PS5 version, naturally.

And going by the list of patch notes - I knew it was bad, but hadn’t realised it was quite THAT bad.

Native 4K resolution mode, please.

My AV receiver will upscale this into 60Hz and with HDR - anyway.
I’m almost tempted to use the projector, and not bother with the tv at all. I don’t play games on the projector screen, though.

I think this might really set a new benchmark for picture quality

Already preordered the PS5 Special Edition, about a month ago.
Looking forward to this.
Replaying Zero Dawn now, for a refresher.

Too late, Sammy.
Already have the Special Edition (PS5 version) on pre-order.

I know I could probably by two different games for the price of this one - but I am sure it will still be worth it.

Does anybody else remember playing GTA V on their PS3?
So just how old is this game?

@Voltan

You are right.
It was far easier than I thought it would be. Followed the instructions on PlayStation.com.

Found the correct screwdriver, packaged with my speaker stands.
It took only five minutes to install, and then it was up-and-running.
In truth, the only difficult part was removing the faceplate to begin with.

I bought the WD Black 2TB SSD.
And it sure is fast.

So looking forward to this. Preordered these in December.

Considering that the PS4 versions both CRASH on my PS5 - it will be so good to play these again. Upgraded visuals will be a nice bonus too.

And, no that wasn’t intended as a pun.

What is that saying -“Nostalgia is not what it used to be”.

I would sooner have a modern updated version of GTA V.
Let us consider that “V” was first release for the PS3. Way back in 2013.

I suddenly feel very old.

I agree with the majority of the comments. Some games sort of “assume” that you know what to do.
And there some degree of elitism and snobbery involved in this too.
But we all have to learn how to play at some point. We all have to start somewhere.

I remember my friend struggling with Uncharted on the PS3 - moving the player, moving the camera, aiming, shooting, crouching - all at the same time. I think she was probably only familiar with games like Mario.

I think that a certain degree of “hand-holding” is probably a good idea for everyone, even a basic tutorial.

That said, the first time I set up my Xbox One, I couldn’t even turn it on. I checked all the plugs and cables, and still nothing happened. I found what looked like the on switch, but it wouldn’t work. I only realised later to keep my finger on the button - it then sprang into life. That was a relief.

I probably look like a fool now, but we all learn through practice and experience.

Haven’t kept any of my old consoles, so no - not playing PS3 multiplayer games.

Not playing PS3 games at all.
Even traded in my PS4 Pro, once I got a PS5.

Sure I still have loads of PS4 games and about half-a-dozen games for the 360. Not sure if they even work on the series X.

Played through Mirrors Edge again recently, after playing Catalyst.
But it is surprising just how many of my games are remasters of older games.

Kept playing the original Mass Effect games up until the Legendary Edition arrived.

Finally began playing the original version recently. It had been bundled with “Quantum Break” on the Xbox as a freebie.

The game is good, but the graphics didn’t look that good. I found the general look of it too dark to actually see what was going on sometimes.

I had a very strong “Silent Hill” vibe though. Very creepy. A “fresh coat of paint” will be nice too.

Surprised it will actually be on the PS5 at all.

During the very final quest my copy crashed far too many times to even count.

But, fortunately the campfires are quite frequent, so it wasn’t a problem.

I also sent crash reports most of the time - so that might of helped.

Dolby Atmos sound would be nice.
Well, actually DTS:X would sound better.

The “other console” has had Atmos sound from day one - so this seems like a huge oversight to me.

I loved the first one.
Finished both the PS4 and PS5 versions.

Will definitely pick up Lost Judgment soon.
And Tales of Arise
And Kena Bridge of Spirits

Gonna be quite busy for a while.

No luck.
Still says “Can’t Install”.

Looks very nice so far.
Installed it just now, and presently exploring the new features.

The 3D audio doesn’t worry me too much, as my sound outputs from my 5.1.2 amplifier. Dolby Atmos or DTS:X support would be nice, but maybe next time.

The first thing I shall do is re-install the Last Of Us Part II - and see if actually works now. it has NEVER worked on my PS5 - “Something went wrong” is really vague.

Will get this in about two weeks, once I have been paid.
Looks great.
Never played one of these games before, not even touched the demo - but going solely by reviews and other comments - it looks brilliant.
I will get it.

Pre-ordered Kena, though.
Looking forward to that one, too.

Looking forward to -

Kena
Lost Judgment
Tales of Arise

Preordered the digital deluxe version of Kena, as it seemed better value

This might not be the best solution, but how about if every PS5 game was also packaged with the PS4 game included?

At the price of the regular PS5 game (seventy pounds or so).

That way, players could decide which version to use, and have the game ready if they have not yet been lucky enough to acquire the shiny new PS5.

This is how it presently works with movies - every single movie on 4K Blu-ray also seems to include the Blu-ray (HD version) for free.

It would increase sales, and possibly force prices down a bit - and stop customers having to “double-dip” or even stop players having make a choice of one version over another.

But some people seem unreasonable, and want to “have their cake and eat it, too”

If I buy a film on Blu-ray, I would not expect the 4K version for free, nor would I expect to get a free upgrade of a PS4 game on PS5.

I am grateful that several developers have chosen to upgrade their games to the new hardware for free - considering the cost, in time and effort and manpower involved.

I currently only own five games for the PS5, and three of these games are ones I had on the PS4 (Judgment, Ghost, and Spider-Man)

People complain that’s it is expensive to upgrade games from last gen to the new gen - but playing those three games again, it is totally worth the money.

I haven’t been able to play the Last of Us Part II on the PS5 yet, as it does not seem to work - and crashes my console.

Look, it’s perfectly simple.
You get what you pay for.
If you want something - pay for it.

I will buy Horizon FW on the PS5, and it will undoubtedly be awesome. Because I want a game that will take full advantage of my shiny new console. And knowing just how good the other game was.

Yes, Guerrilla gave us all a FREE upgrade of Horizon ZD, and we should be grateful for that. They didn’t have to, nor should we (as consumers) be entitled to it.

Instead of counting ourselves lucky, people moan about not getting stuff for free - stuff that nobody has to give them, because doing so is expensive.

Owners of the PS5 (myself included) should all count ourselves lucky that we have managed to get hold of the console AT ALL.

We should not be moaning that software developers except us to actually pay for the games, too.

I fear that if this “entitled” attitude persists then developers will just stop making PS5 games - and nobody wants that, right?

If you want to play Horizon Forbidden West on the PS5 when it comes out, then buy the PS5 version - and please don’t try and argue that it won’t be value for money.

Sorry for the rant, I will now shut up for a while.

Going through the Judgment remaster (PS5) at the minute.

The game is pretty much identical to the PS4 version, but it sure is gorgeous.

I was playing Ratchet and Clank, five seconds after putting the disc in the PS5. Not just loaded at a menu, but actually playing from the latest checkpoint.

So yeah, game loading times seem to be a thing of the past. Can’t say the same for install times, however.

As far as Kena: Bridge of Spirits goes, I am totally looking forward to this one. Looks great.

I have a feeling it might be download only, or will there be a disc version later, maybe?

Please tell me that I am not the only person who doesn’t much like the idea of HAVING TO TAKE THE CONSOLE APART.

What about warranties and such things?

I think I will just stick to my external HDD, thanks.

It is not actually “Impossible to buy one”.

Just difficult. I am pretty sure they are all being sold just as fast as they can build them. Which just goes to show how popular they are, and how good it is.

There are some great new exclusives, yes. But those will still be available in six months time.

With the exception of Returnal, and Rift Apart - all of the great games for it are remakes of PS4 games.

Just save up your money in the meantime, and have patience.

It will be worth the wait.

@AhmadSumadi

I agree. Bring back Heavenly Sword

I always thought it was of the best looking games ever on the PS3, so a remake/remaster with modern 4K visuals would be stunning.

I mean, practically everything else is being remade, so why not?

@BadMuthaAdebisi

10 years.
Inquisition was released 2014, so yes. But it should be worth the wait. I say that in hopeful expectation.

Let’s all just try to forget that “anthem” ever happened.

In my eyes, BioWare (such as it is now) have sort of redeemed themselves with the Mass Effect Legendary Edition.

@Woogy

Although lots of people seem to have criticised Woogy’s comment, I can only imagine that he owns an incredibly powerful A/V setup - or has unrealistic standards. Or uses a cinema theatre as his own personal “games room”.

Personally speaking, I get 4K HDR, in 60 FPS. Which is good enough for me, on a 50-inch tv. And IMAX DTS in 7.1 surround sound. The detail and precision of the sound design on games like God of War, or Spider-Man, is just STUNNING.

This is on a PS5 - the PS4 did 4K, but not in HDR. (But that could just be my tv) And yes, I can tell the difference.

Yes, the Xbox does Atmos - but theoretically DTS:X should sound better, anyway, because the bass extension is lower.

But considering that all I got out of the PS4 was PCM Stereo, upscaled into 5 channel surround.

As far as I am concerned, the PS5 is already a VAST improvement. Do you not agree?

Trying to install the game onto the PS5 right now. And it doesn’t want to play ball.

Doing this the same way it installed on the PS4, with the data disc, followed by the play disc.
I let the update install completely.
The complete file size says 99.68GB, but it only ever installs 72.44 GB. Yet download status states “Completed”.

An onscreen message then says “Finished copying from disc. Insert the Play disc”.

So I do that and the game begins to load. Black and white picture of Ellie, as usual. And then, nothing…

Blank, black screen, and no activity.
Closing the game brings up an error message which reads “Something went wrong with the system software”.

And only 3/4 of the data ever installs. I tried installing the game onto the PS5 Hard drive, and onto the USB External Hard Drive, both with the same result.

So, this has happened four times now, and it never installs correctly.

And ideas, anybody?
Or should I wait for the native PS5 version.

Thank the Maker!

Maybe BioWare learnt something from “Anthem” after all.
They should stick to narrative-driven adventures. It is what they (used to) do best.