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Re: PS5 Pro Added to Astro's Playroom in New Update

Topov81

Nothing wrong with the old cover art, but sure why not. It's really the Astro Bot cover that needs updating from the boring text logo to the key art in the Library.

And I can't have been the only one that misread the article title as PS5 Pro support added to Astro's Playroom? 😆

Re: Feature: John's PS1 Memories

Topov81

On the day the SEGA Saturn released in July 1995, I interviewed for my first full-time job as a games buyer at my local HMV. The head office games buyer was hyped for it and didn't see the PlayStation as a serious contender. Having played Ridge Racer on my mate's Japanese import PS1, I politely disagreed.

I got the job and was proved right... the rest is history!

Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PS5 Pro?

Topov81

@Rich33 As long as you're signed in with the same PSN ID, you can always transfer the SSD to another console without the need to re-download anything. That's stated in the official Sony FAQ.

Re: PS5 Firmware Update Annoys with Unwanted Deluge of Ads, News Feed

Topov81

They may just be 'Official News' posts, but what's the point if outdated - some of mine are over 3 years old. Also, there's definitely a growing trend for those feeds to advertise new games (and films).

Spider-Man Miles Morales is advertising Across The Spider-Verse as "coming soon in cinemas"... a bit embarrassing really.

The point is they were not designed to be displayed in this manner, so hopefully it will be amended.

Re: 80s Synthpop Stars Heaven 17 Resist the Temptation of PS5's GTA 6

Topov81

Cut the drama. You received an offer that you perceive to be low... just take it or leave it. If you don't, someone else will.

As for exposure, it's completely dependant on how R* plan to use the song within the game. I wonder what Tom Petty's estate received for Love Is A Long Road?... the GTA6 trailer increased its Spotify streams by 36,979%. Not bad for a B-side!

Re: Antstream Arcade (PS5) - Instantly Add 1,300 Retro Releases to Your Console Collection

Topov81

@W0rl0ck No, Antstream subscriptions on PlayStation (and Xbox for that matter) exist within their own ecosystem with no transfer of entitlements, progress, scores to other platforms.

Having previously played it on Xbox a while ago, I jumped in with a lifetime PS subscription. All good so far apart from a very odd menu slowdown when navigating. Eventually crawls to a halt, fixed only by restarting. No performance or lags issues within the actual games through.

Re: Two Point Museum Has Way More Depth on PS5 Than We Ever Imagined

Topov81

Sounds like the familiar gameplay loop... janitor needed in aquarium/picking up litter, expeditions to find/create new stuff instead of research labs.

More importantly, I hope they don't give the UI another overhaul. That was definitely the worst part of switching between TP Hospital and TP Campus.

Re: Beware! Scalpers Reselling Astro Bot PS5 Controllers for Ridiculous Prices

Topov81

Astro's Playroom remains my favourite PS5 game and I can't wait for Astro Bot. I love the design of the limited edition controller and bought one with no intention of reselling. However, I'm slightly concerned that the white analog sticks will get grubby over time, and I already have 3 PS5 controllers so I certainly don't "need" it right now. I'm inclined to keep it sealed so it retains it's value, but if I choose to sell it in 18 months time does that make me a scalper??