Sort of a disingenuous article if you ask me. Surely there’s some knowledge of the improvement in shadows, ambient occlusion, added foliage in addition to improved draw distance, improved resolution, etc? Am not sure what more I want from a free patch.
When discussing about PS5 Pro issues in a game like Silent Hill 2 I think it’s important to be specific. It was patched within weeks when the original PSSR issues were talked about by places like Digital Foundry. The performance mode removed PSSR meaning there has been parity with the base console essentially since at least Christmas 2024. Except given the horsepower boost on Pro, the fps will be more consistent.
The quality mode has ‘never’ been addressed. It still features PSSR along with all the visual issues flagged on launch. The point here though is most people will play this in the other mode, so most people will have a fine experience.
The trilogy is already multi-platform now. It's even launching Remake on Switch 2. Where does Square Enix say part 3 is going to be multi-platform "on launch" though ?
I picked up a PSVR2 on launch and have been impressed with all the experiences leading up to The Midnight Walk and Undead Citadel in recent weeks.
My issue is not with the headset or its ‘support’ but that people in general don’t seem to like VR that much in general. It’s a VR problem and reads like most people would prefer that it were not a product that existed in the Playstation lineup, which I find odd. It's like, if it’s not for you then it’s not for you. You don’t need to have an opinion of it, it’s fine! It’s a niche tech, but for those of us who have engaged with it and its growing library to a legitimate extent it’s amazing! Odd dodgy port aside the machine has had improved versions of Quest games from Max Mustard through Zombieland and then we got best in class versions of No Man’s Sky, Hitman World of Assassination, RE Village, RE4 Remake, paid for by Sony I would add, etc.
People want the headset to just fail. People who don’t then complain about lack of support whilst ignoring what we do have and are getting. Sure I think the headset’s in a lose-lose situation but it’s not down to “lack of support”. It’s VR apathy combined with supposed VR fans ready to complain about what they don’t have yet but ignore what they do.
@Rich33 “What they should have done is used the additional GPU to add to the pre upscale pixel count, then use a well implemented PSSR.” - What you describe is what the Jan patch is doing, literally.
Thanks for citing the "anonymous sources". Honestly, there's been little support for the headset from media let alone here since launch. I've enjoyed the headset, don't play with it exclusively, but recognise it for the excellent tech it is. VR just isn't for everybody, and even Quest is barely "mainstream". I think the issue is people generally choosing to focus on what they don't have/can't have as opposed what is on the headset/what is coming to the headset.
If I were buying the headset on the basis of purely PlayStation Studios support I'd be more disappointed. Sony are barely announcing their plans for PS5 let alone their more niche accessory product. Frankly I have the headset for a growing VR library of which I've invested in a lot.
There's some fantastic best-in-platform experiences like No Man's Sky, GT7, RE4, Madison, RE Village, Song in the Smoke. THIS is what no one seems to want to focus on. Instead posting up hit pieces from anonymous sources. Another day, another chance to crap on hardware people love. Why bother? Support all VR platforms equally else the market as a whole only suffers with less competition.
The best thing Microsoft can do is make their games as available as widely as possible in on PlayStation and Nintendo. PlayStation gamers still buy games and Xbox want that profit and those margins, especially having put so much investment into Gamepass and spending billions on buying publishers like Activision and Bethesda.
As long as most of the side content is decent. I’m afraid a lot of FF16 was pretty bad. Also FF7 Remake to some extent. Luckily the Golden Saucer and the side stuff I’ve seen of Rebirth so far looks amazing so far. Looking forward to platinuming this one.
@zebric21 PSVR2 has been a fantastic purchase for me, so many great releases in just the first 8 months. People are seemingly ignoring all the great stuff in favour of complaining about lack of Sony 1st party.
@Triumph741 ok, in your opinion. Mura is obviously undesirable, but has not affected my personal enjoyment of any game, and most games I don't think or notice it, ever. There is going to be something to give if you have superior contrast and colours of an OLED display. Fresnel lenses work with OLED because it doesn't emit enough light to work at low persistence for pancake lenses.
"With a pc you can do EVERYTHING in VR. No need to elaborate further." That's great! I own a PS5 and VR2 headset to GAME and convenience of plug and go.
I don't want a productivity or app tool, thank you. I don't want to mess with drivers and set-up. Different hardware for different use cases. One is not a 'better' solution than the other because of EVERYTHING. No further elaboration needed I feel ...
@SgtTruth it is just untrue though, and bad faith. There 'are' patently many great games already out that suit any type of gamer. Of the ones that are ports, they are now as good or better than PCVR inc No Man's Sky, Star Wars, Red Matter, Saints & Sinners, etc. See my earlier post for some of the best one's. Obviously those coming to VR for the first time benefit the most, such as myself, but saying the library is lacking, and given we're only 8 months in is disingenuous at best. October as it happens is arguably the strongest month to date for PSVR2 releases. Those in the know just know.
Oh for heaven's sake, I know it's a headline maker but anyone who actually does own a PSVR2 and hasn't actually had their head buried in sand knows the library is not lacking. We're 8 months in and these are some of the best titles people can try:
1. Resident Evil 8
2. Gran Turismo 7
3. Saints and Sinners 2: Retribution
4. Walkabout Mini Golf
5. Demeo
6. Pistol Whip
7. Propagation: Paradise Hotel
8. Synapse
9. Red Matter 1 and 2
10. Moss 1 and 2
11. Pavlov
12. Horizon Call of the Mountain
13. Hubris
14. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge
15. Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners
16. Ghost Signal: Stellaris
17. Survive
18. The Light Brigade
19. Song in the Smoke
20. Crossfire: Sierra Squad
21. Until You Fall
22. Zombieland Reloaded
23. Thumper
24. No Man’s Sky
25. After the Fall
26. Cities VR
27. Jurassic World: Aftermath
28. The Last Worker
29. Creed
30. Les Mills Bodycombat
31. Beat Saber
32. Switchback
33. Cosmodread
34. Kayak
35. Swordsman
36. Crisis Brigade 2
37. Synth Riders
38. Job Simulator
39. Startenders
40. Zenith
Then before anyone brings up Half Life Alyx for the millionth time, you have Vertigo 2 out before the year is out, just Google it.
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Re: Red Dead Redemption PS5 Another Subpar Re-Release from Rockstar
Sort of a disingenuous article if you ask me. Surely there’s some knowledge of the improvement in shadows, ambient occlusion, added foliage in addition to improved draw distance, improved resolution, etc? Am not sure what more I want from a free patch.
Re: Silent Hill 2's Overdue PS5 Pro Fixes Now in Konami's Hands
When discussing about PS5 Pro issues in a game like Silent Hill 2 I think it’s important to be specific. It was patched within weeks when the original PSSR issues were talked about by places like Digital Foundry. The performance mode removed PSSR meaning there has been parity with the base console essentially since at least Christmas 2024. Except given the horsepower boost on Pro, the fps will be more consistent.
The quality mode has ‘never’ been addressed. It still features PSSR along with all the visual issues flagged on launch. The point here though is most people will play this in the other mode, so most people will have a fine experience.
Re: 'More People Will Experience Our World': Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Sheds PS5 Exclusivity
The trilogy is already multi-platform now. It's even launching Remake on Switch 2. Where does Square Enix say part 3 is going to be multi-platform "on launch" though ?
Re: 'Quit Game and Restart': PS5 Pro Has the Worst Version of Borderlands 4
Thanks for the recommendation, Randy. I think I'll wait for a sale though.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Officially Game Over for PSVR2?
I picked up a PSVR2 on launch and have been impressed with all the experiences leading up to The Midnight Walk and Undead Citadel in recent weeks.
My issue is not with the headset or its ‘support’ but that people in general don’t seem to like VR that much in general. It’s a VR problem and reads like most people would prefer that it were not a product that existed in the Playstation lineup, which I find odd. It's like, if it’s not for you then it’s not for you. You don’t need to have an opinion of it, it’s fine! It’s a niche tech, but for those of us who have engaged with it and its growing library to a legitimate extent it’s amazing! Odd dodgy port aside the machine has had improved versions of Quest games from Max Mustard through Zombieland and then we got best in class versions of No Man’s Sky, Hitman World of Assassination, RE Village, RE4 Remake, paid for by Sony I would add, etc.
People want the headset to just fail. People who don’t then complain about lack of support whilst ignoring what we do have and are getting. Sure I think the headset’s in a lose-lose situation but it’s not down to “lack of support”. It’s VR apathy combined with supposed VR fans ready to complain about what they don’t have yet but ignore what they do.
Re: Microsoft Rivals PSVR2 with Meta Quest 3S Xbox Headset
@awp69 Quest 3S, which is like a Series S spec equivalent to a Series X.
Re: First Dying Light Game Still Receiving Upgrades, Retouched Update Out for PS5, PS4 This Week
@Nepp67 how so? It had Bloody Ties dlc with The Beast coming next. It also got PS5 Pro patched last year.
Re: Microsoft Makes PS5 Pro the Best Place to Play Indiana Jones
@Drago201 I thought it goes without saying, the article (and site) is console centric.
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Lingering PS5 Pro Issues Reportedly Fixed
@Rich33 “What they should have done is used the additional GPU to add to the pre upscale pixel count, then use a well implemented PSSR.” - What you describe is what the Jan patch is doing, literally.
Re: Sony Is Allegedly Pulling PSVR2 Funding, Report Claims
Thanks for citing the "anonymous sources". Honestly, there's been little support for the headset from media let alone here since launch. I've enjoyed the headset, don't play with it exclusively, but recognise it for the excellent tech it is. VR just isn't for everybody, and even Quest is barely "mainstream". I think the issue is people generally choosing to focus on what they don't have/can't have as opposed what is on the headset/what is coming to the headset.
If I were buying the headset on the basis of purely PlayStation Studios support I'd be more disappointed. Sony are barely announcing their plans for PS5 let alone their more niche accessory product. Frankly I have the headset for a growing VR library of which I've invested in a lot.
There's some fantastic best-in-platform experiences like No Man's Sky, GT7, RE4, Madison, RE Village, Song in the Smoke. THIS is what no one seems to want to focus on. Instead posting up hit pieces from anonymous sources. Another day, another chance to crap on hardware people love. Why bother? Support all VR platforms equally else the market as a whole only suffers with less competition.
Re: Microsoft Has Apparently Been Stocking Up on PS5 Devkits as Xbox Pivots
The best thing Microsoft can do is make their games as available as widely as possible in on PlayStation and Nintendo. PlayStation gamers still buy games and Xbox want that profit and those margins, especially having put so much investment into Gamepass and spending billions on buying publishers like Activision and Bethesda.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Huge, May Take 100 Hours to Do Everything
As long as most of the side content is decent. I’m afraid a lot of FF16 was pretty bad. Also FF7 Remake to some extent. Luckily the Golden Saucer and the side stuff I’ve seen of Rebirth so far looks amazing so far. Looking forward to platinuming this one.
Re: Assassin's Creed Nexus VR Looks Incredible, But It's Not Confirmed for PSVR2 Yet
@zebric21 PSVR2 has been a fantastic purchase for me, so many great releases in just the first 8 months. People are seemingly ignoring all the great stuff in favour of complaining about lack of Sony 1st party.
Re: Preview: Arizona Sunshine 2 Could Be the Next PSVR2 Must-Buy
@Triumph741 ok, in your opinion. Mura is obviously undesirable, but has not affected my personal enjoyment of any game, and most games I don't think or notice it, ever. There is going to be something to give if you have superior contrast and colours of an OLED display. Fresnel lenses work with OLED because it doesn't emit enough light to work at low persistence for pancake lenses.
"With a pc you can do EVERYTHING in VR. No need to elaborate further." That's great! I own a PS5 and VR2 headset to GAME and convenience of plug and go.
I don't want a productivity or app tool, thank you. I don't want to mess with drivers and set-up. Different hardware for different use cases. One is not a 'better' solution than the other because of EVERYTHING. No further elaboration needed I feel ...
Re: Preview: Arizona Sunshine 2 Could Be the Next PSVR2 Must-Buy
@SgtTruth it is just untrue though, and bad faith. There 'are' patently many great games already out that suit any type of gamer. Of the ones that are ports, they are now as good or better than PCVR inc No Man's Sky, Star Wars, Red Matter, Saints & Sinners, etc. See my earlier post for some of the best one's. Obviously those coming to VR for the first time benefit the most, such as myself, but saying the library is lacking, and given we're only 8 months in is disingenuous at best. October as it happens is arguably the strongest month to date for PSVR2 releases. Those in the know just know.
Re: Preview: Arizona Sunshine 2 Could Be the Next PSVR2 Must-Buy
Oh for heaven's sake, I know it's a headline maker but anyone who actually does own a PSVR2 and hasn't actually had their head buried in sand knows the library is not lacking. We're 8 months in and these are some of the best titles people can try:
1. Resident Evil 8
2. Gran Turismo 7
3. Saints and Sinners 2: Retribution
4. Walkabout Mini Golf
5. Demeo
6. Pistol Whip
7. Propagation: Paradise Hotel
8. Synapse
9. Red Matter 1 and 2
10. Moss 1 and 2
11. Pavlov
12. Horizon Call of the Mountain
13. Hubris
14. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge
15. Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners
16. Ghost Signal: Stellaris
17. Survive
18. The Light Brigade
19. Song in the Smoke
20. Crossfire: Sierra Squad
21. Until You Fall
22. Zombieland Reloaded
23. Thumper
24. No Man’s Sky
25. After the Fall
26. Cities VR
27. Jurassic World: Aftermath
28. The Last Worker
29. Creed
30. Les Mills Bodycombat
31. Beat Saber
32. Switchback
33. Cosmodread
34. Kayak
35. Swordsman
36. Crisis Brigade 2
37. Synth Riders
38. Job Simulator
39. Startenders
40. Zenith
Then before anyone brings up Half Life Alyx for the millionth time, you have Vertigo 2 out before the year is out, just Google it.