I buy less playstation games now but this gen has hardly started to move. Games were still being co-developed with ps4 until, well they still are I think. PS5 has not had any time with pandemic, all the delays that came with that to actually stretch its legs. Nope, won't be bothering like my normal Day1 purchase.
I'd say we have more of a remake/remaster issue personally. Mind you RE4 was a cracker and the Thing brought back some of the PS2 greatness. The only sequel I have finished is Horrizon. With 7 basic plots nearly every game we've seen this gen is overcoming the monster, and that is the staple of nearly all games and tbh I kinda like that.
A lot of you guys weren't born or old enough to know what is was when I bought a PlayStation after Nintendo threw sony to the dogs. I've had at least one of each generation. But I've gone and bought a PC as PS5 didn't have a racing sim I liked, and Elite Dangerous left consoles behind. I then got a steam deck to take away and I play ALL the games I did on PS5 or PS4, mainly single-player. I would rather have a machine now I think as my PC is too gaudy for the living room and I'm not desperate for Ray tracing and 4K. There will be more like me who are the perfect audience for Steam Machine, have been drawn into the fantastic Steam ecosystem. Playstation may get a slot on the shelf but this gen has pushed me away when most of those I would buy play well enough for me on deck. Haven't bought a new game for PS5 since cyberpunk. Plus extra is enough.
@Mythologue it should be the same as the deck and EMUDECK saves a great deal of hassle trying to set up emulators. I hadn't even thought of that, another good reason.
I have a deck, I used it docked whilst away at sea because the PS5 generated too much heat in my cabin, mad as that sounds, and I would quite happily put a steam machine with its open eco system in my living room. It will increase the longevity of PSVR2 hopefully in that space as I only use it with pc now. Steam is a very good way to play and without Windows getting in the way I just hope it's not bonkersly priced.
Think I've played it enough by now. Even bought it on pc, but that was less than a fiver for the complete version. Don't want to create for an old game to be honest.
Play the trilogy once a year. Even bought a 360 to play first game. 🤣 Andromeda, which was a bomb is still too expensive to give another go. Shame EA do what they do.
A HUGE missing piece compared to PC version is VR, when PSVR2 is a very capable device. So PC version is cheaper and has more, and will play in VR thanks to my PSVR2.
I don't play online much. I pay for games so obviously I'd like a drop. But there's a coat for everything and Microsoft is having to do a lot to claw back from its self induced mare.
I have been debating this amazing game for long enough. I've doubled down on Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone, and God of War on my steam deck after loving the PS4/5 versions. Spiderman has just popped up cheap on LOADED.
I have yet to be let down by a PSN Steam Deck verified game.
@REALAIS Not even close to what I was saying. Sales wise is great, been a PS guy since 96 and seeing it beat PS3 is good. My 60gb ps3 is still going. I'm just a little unsure that PS5 has ever met expectations. My day 1 box is still hammered by all of us but mainly PS5 games that are also on PS4. It's only just being released on its own in the wild without games going PS4 too holding it back. I'm not being negative, just my observations. Being released in a global pandemic hasn't helped.
Ps5 to me is just a ps4 in different clothes. It's not done enough on its own yet, ps4 owners still not wanting to make the jump. Something to be said for stopping backwards compatability. Not that I want that removed... heavens that would be awful.
As an Elite Dangerous Commander I was very intrigued when I first heard this, less so when it was reviewed but my fondness of fallout mixed with space won't go away. It isn't cheap enough on PC yet to make it worth a punt.
@Maverick85 60 fps for me.is fine. My pc only has a 1080 monitor on purpose but can run into 150 plus fps. I really can't tell. But I believe the playstation 5 can still have better games if they'd left ps4 years ago, I'm no programmer but I remember what happened when ps3 was left behind. I work on big marine engineering and leave micro stuff to the gurus. And enjoy what I can.
I've got a day 1 ps5 with a 1tb ssd and a 4tb external for ps4. More than I know what to do with and m.2 ssd are on the cheap end now anyway, unless you want the brand badge.
Changed my perception on what games were about to become. I remember my mum dissing destruction Derby as you could see the road joins. The first GT, and having to brake! Pandemonium's scale when zooming out. But my faves remain tekken 3, soul blade and Discworld 2. And a fond remembrance of RR T4.
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Re: PS5 Exclusive Dino Shooter Code Violet Has Gone Gold, Delayed to January 2026
I want it to be good. I've just replayed Dino 1 and 2. But I know it'll be bum nuggets. But still dino's and guns....
Re: Shogun, The Boys Director Joins God of War TV Series as Casting Gets Underway
Sounds like a job for Henry Cavill...
Re: PS6 Release Date Touted for 2027, Cheaper But Less Powerful Than Next Xbox
I buy less playstation games now but this gen has hardly started to move. Games were still being co-developed with ps4 until, well they still are I think. PS5 has not had any time with pandemic, all the delays that came with that to actually stretch its legs. Nope, won't be bothering like my normal Day1 purchase.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2025?
Wife had horizon on switch and wasn't overly enamoured. But I'll give it a go.
Re: Talking Point: Does PS5 Have a Sequel Problem?
I'd say we have more of a remake/remaster issue personally. Mind you RE4 was a cracker and the Thing brought back some of the PS2 greatness. The only sequel I have finished is Horrizon. With 7 basic plots nearly every game we've seen this gen is overcoming the monster, and that is the staple of nearly all games and tbh I kinda like that.
Re: Valve's Steam Machine May Not Be As Affordable As a PS5
A lot of you guys weren't born or old enough to know what is was when I bought a PlayStation after Nintendo threw sony to the dogs. I've had at least one of each generation. But I've gone and bought a PC as PS5 didn't have a racing sim I liked, and Elite Dangerous left consoles behind. I then got a steam deck to take away and I play ALL the games I did on PS5 or PS4, mainly single-player. I would rather have a machine now I think as my PC is too gaudy for the living room and I'm not desperate for Ray tracing and 4K. There will be more like me who are the perfect audience for Steam Machine, have been drawn into the fantastic Steam ecosystem. Playstation may get a slot on the shelf but this gen has pushed me away when most of those I would buy play well enough for me on deck. Haven't bought a new game for PS5 since cyberpunk. Plus extra is enough.
Re: These 9 PS Plus Games Are Leaving in December 2025
Liked forespoken, looked great. won't miss anything here though.
Re: PS5 RPG Where Winds Meet Makes a Strong Start with Two Million Players
Downloaded, looks nice, played okay, had a really annoying kid in it, deleted after about 30 mins. No ACS or GOT/Y.
Play style just wasn't for me at all, and wanted to change nearly all controls instantly.
Glad it only took 40 mins to install.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 607
Trying to get in a groove with Assetto Corsa Rally. As far as early access goes it plays really well.
Re: Poll: Does the Steam Machine Pose a Threat to PS5?
@cainhurst94 and yet I play my epic and gog games easily on my Deck, the skills of people out there make this a very enticing choice.
Re: Poll: Does the Steam Machine Pose a Threat to PS5?
@Mythologue it should be the same as the deck and EMUDECK saves a great deal of hassle trying to set up emulators. I hadn't even thought of that, another good reason.
Re: Poll: Does the Steam Machine Pose a Threat to PS5?
I have a deck, I used it docked whilst away at sea because the PS5 generated too much heat in my cabin, mad as that sounds, and I would quite happily put a steam machine with its open eco system in my living room. It will increase the longevity of PSVR2 hopefully in that space as I only use it with pc now. Steam is a very good way to play and without Windows getting in the way I just hope it's not bonkersly priced.
Re: Red Dead Redemption 1 on Its Way to PS5, New Age Rating Suggests
I get the games are amazing. But this will be another half arsed re-release. Rockstar just take our oh so willing money. I'm annoyed at myself...
Re: Fallout Season 2 Heads to New Vegas in New Trailer, Debuts 17th December
I shall binge in Feb, not use to waiting weekly anymore! 😂🤣
Re: Hands On: Where Winds Meet PS5 Is Vast, Visionary, and on the Verge of Collapse
I'm still to complete Star Wars Outlaws and AC Shadows and Robocop, and and, but it looks interesting.
Re: The Next Horizon Game Is an MMO for Mobile and PC, Prompting Fury from PS5 Fans
Happy to have ability to play all versions. But I understand the annoyance.
Re: 9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2025 Announced
GTA V is a slap in the face, everyone on the planet.has it by now. Pacific drive will be good to check out, want it for deck.
Re: Gran Turismo 7 Gets First Paid DLC in the Power Pack, Out 4th December
Moved onto PC. GT has never been better since 4. I've bought them all but they've never hit thr right notes of ACC and the like.
Re: Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition Upgrade Costs a Whopping $40 / £36, Out Now on PS5
Think I've played it enough by now. Even bought it on pc, but that was less than a fiver for the complete version. Don't want to create for an old game to be honest.
Re: The Best BioWare Can Do on N7 Day Is Insist Mass Effect PS5 Is Still in Dev
Play the trilogy once a year. Even bought a 360 to play first game. 🤣 Andromeda, which was a bomb is still too expensive to give another go. Shame EA do what they do.
Re: First PS Plus Extra Game for November 2025 Leaked
It's always in the top ten. I bought it for 6 quid or whatever it was if you had ps4, then never played it. 😂
Re: At Least One Publisher Still Strongly Supports PSVR2
Good on em. Sony need a headshake.
Re: PSA: Make Sure You Download the Right Version of PS Plus Game EA Sports WRC 24
Played to see if I liked it, I did. Will now wait for it at a reasonable price on steam so I can play on PSVR2...
Re: EA Sports WRC (PS5) - Don't Swerve This Intense, Well-Rounded Rally Racer
A HUGE missing piece compared to PC version is VR, when PSVR2 is a very capable device. So PC version is cheaper and has more, and will play in VR thanks to my PSVR2.
Re: Talking Point: If Xbox Drops the Cost, Would You Be Happy Still Paying for PS6 Multiplayer?
I don't play online much. I pay for games so obviously I'd like a drop. But there's a coat for everything and Microsoft is having to do a lot to claw back from its self induced mare.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for November 2025 Announced
They don't do VR racing which is pump. Stray is awesome.
Re: Sony's Rumoured Handheld May Be Years Away, But Ghost of Tsushima Is Steam Deck Verified Now
@silverspeed I have. But it won't work mid Atlantic when at work. 😂
Re: Sony's Rumoured Handheld May Be Years Away, But Ghost of Tsushima Is Steam Deck Verified Now
I have been debating this amazing game for long enough. I've doubled down on Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone, and God of War on my steam deck after loving the PS4/5 versions. Spiderman has just popped up cheap on LOADED.
I have yet to be let down by a PSN Steam Deck verified game.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5?
Probably played for.maybe 30 mins on xbox 360. Completely forgettable like most fps. Don't own any, but the kids can't get enough of em.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for October 2025?
Medicine for James!!!!
Re: PS Portal Still a Huge Success as Sony Reportedly Preps PS6 Handheld
@Fillem not with my skills... 😂😂😂😂😂
Re: PS Portal Still a Huge Success as Sony Reportedly Preps PS6 Handheld
@babybilly never really enjoyed streaming with latency of everything. With 900mb broadband. I know I can buy most, again, but why would you.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Available Now, Here's What It Does
@Midnyte-Monkey do like a silly fast connection.
Re: PS5 Surpasses Lifetime PS3 Sales in the US
@REALAIS Not even close to what I was saying. Sales wise is great, been a PS guy since 96 and seeing it beat PS3 is good. My 60gb ps3 is still going. I'm just a little unsure that PS5 has ever met expectations. My day 1 box is still hammered by all of us but mainly PS5 games that are also on PS4. It's only just being released on its own in the wild without games going PS4 too holding it back. I'm not being negative, just my observations. Being released in a global pandemic hasn't helped.
Re: PS5 Surpasses Lifetime PS3 Sales in the US
@nomither6 did you like R2 and L2? Worst triggers. Maybe it was my big hands, fingers slipped off them.
Re: PS5 Surpasses Lifetime PS3 Sales in the US
Ps5 to me is just a ps4 in different clothes. It's not done enough on its own yet, ps4 owners still not wanting to make the jump. Something to be said for stopping backwards compatability. Not that I want that removed... heavens that would be awful.
Dual shock 3 still gives me nightmares... 😂
Re: PS Portal Still a Huge Success as Sony Reportedly Preps PS6 Handheld
I use my steamdeck. It's probably not quite as good but works. Not buying a portal even though I'd be very happy to get for Christmas.
Re: Xbox, PC Sci-Fi RPG Starfield Won't Be Revealed for PS5 Until Next Year
As an Elite Dangerous Commander I was very intrigued when I first heard this, less so when it was reviewed but my fondness of fallout mixed with space won't go away. It isn't cheap enough on PC yet to make it worth a punt.
Re: Talking Point: PS6 In 2027 - How Do You Feel About Sony's Next-Gen Console?
@Maverick85 60 fps for me.is fine. My pc only has a 1080 monitor on purpose but can run into 150 plus fps. I really can't tell. But I believe the playstation 5 can still have better games if they'd left ps4 years ago, I'm no programmer but I remember what happened when ps3 was left behind. I work on big marine engineering and leave micro stuff to the gurus. And enjoy what I can.
Re: Talking Point: PS6 In 2027 - How Do You Feel About Sony's Next-Gen Console?
Did PS5 ever get going? Making games for PS4 far too long hurt this gen.
I've moved to PC and I always said the best game there was Word.
Re: PS6 Release Date Touted for 2027, Cheaper But Less Powerful Than Next Xbox
This gen hasn't even got going. They still release for ps4/5. Whilst I like my ps5, day 1 job, this gen still feels like it hasn't started.
Re: PS6 May Go Uncontested as Rumours of Next-Gen Xbox Cancellation Spiral
Can we at least have a PS5 only few years without PS4 interaction to see what this console I've had for nearly 5 years is capable of.
Re: 'Told You So': Ex-FTC Chair Lina Khan Is Having the Last Laugh Over Xbox's Activision Acquisition
Like everything else, dividends before anything else.
Re: Rumour: Mass Effect, Dragon Age Studio BioWare Braced for Layoffs After EA's Buyout Agreement
As soon as EA got their over controlling claws into them the games have been in decline. ME3 started it and it's never recovered.
Re: Why Did We Never Get Bully 2? Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Explains
I'd rather a bully than gta. But I'm probably alone there.
Re: PlayStation's New 'Rewards' Program Goes Down Like a Lead Balloon
Being 52 I'm well over the must have a pretty console and matching t shirt. This isn't for the older gamer. But then is it for anyone.
Re: Konami Asks Which Metal Gear Solid Game You Want Remade Next
MGS and MGS 2. Best of the bunch for me. I.wont be getting delta and haven't finished one since raiden even though I own them.
Re: Nerfed PS5 Console Silently Releases with Less Storage Space
I've got a day 1 ps5 with a 1tb ssd and a 4tb external for ps4. More than I know what to do with and m.2 ssd are on the cheap end now anyway, unless you want the brand badge.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for September 2025?
Dropping back to essential.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PS1 at Launch?
Changed my perception on what games were about to become. I remember my mum dissing destruction Derby as you could see the road joins. The first GT, and having to brake! Pandemonium's scale when zooming out. But my faves remain tekken 3, soul blade and Discworld 2. And a fond remembrance of RR T4.