Gotta admit as a PS5 and PC owner I thought the Xbox Showcase was better. Gamepass value is ridiculous and can essentially be free with Microsoft Rewards on PC. PS+ unfortunately doesn't compete although still love Sony first party stuff. I very rarely buy on release now though and wait till physical PS5 versions are on discount.
I don't see Sony's current model of releasing older PS exclusives to PC changing.
Sony need to shift hardware, MS doesn't. If Sony release PS5 games too early on PC they can kiss hardware sales goodbye as I'd play on PC just like I do for all the Xbox exclusives...
@Korgon this is my biggest fear for Insomniac. They are clearly one of the most talented PS developers now. Let them work on some new IP and be creative as well as technically top notch.
Totally agree. The GoW comments on point. Yeh it looks good but, it's clearly a cross gen title. Santa Monica should have been bold and like Insomniac with Rift Apart brought us a PS5 only powerhouse.
Nothing really looked next generation. We are left hoping Insomniac can deliver again.
Where the hell exactly are Naughty Dog? A remaster? It's ok but, seriously.
Honestly, it looks like DLC for 2018. They should have had the balls to do what Insomniac did with Rift Apart and make it PS5 only. My biggest disappointment of the showcase. π
When I compare the wow factor of 2018 on PS4 Pro which was a graphical show piece to how this is looking..... Yeh. π
I've crumbled and bought a gaming PC after been pretty much exclusively a PlayStation player for the last 10 to 15 years. Best of both worlds until they do day on day releases like Microsoft. Then I guess there will be no need for a PlayStation anymore just like there is no reason for an Xbox when you have a PC.
Hopefully we'll still get some killer SP experiences on the PS5 otherwise it will just collect dust.
It was a very good show. You'll get no salt from me. Games I am jealous of as a PS5 player. Sea of Thieves especially with new expansion! Outer Worlds 2, loved the first on PS4. Starfield, of course. Microsoft Flight Simulator, looks so good. Nice games and a very strong lineup. π
@TheTinfoilTitan yeh I get it on odd games but, that does sound not too good. Cyberpunk (used to) crash a lot as does Elite Dangerous but, on the flip side games like Astro, AC: Valhalla and Miles Morales have never crashed.
@Ralizah I kinda know what you mean. The cut scenes almost seemed out of place for me and Aloy's expressions in them seemed just off. She just didn't seem as the Aloy I remember. Some of the dialogue too. Still it was a small glimpse...
I wonder if this addresses the incompatibility with my external Crucial X8 SSD. In rest mode it just doesn't like it and I always have to repair it. π€
Edit: oh yeah and the disk spin issue...
Oh and the second screen keyboard back on the PS App which still works on PS4 but, not PS5.
I've actually had very few problems on PS5. Not a single crash even with the latest event or decorations.
My only issue is 'Hunted' quest is bugged. I wanted to fail it so the Zealots hunt me but, even though it's been past 'dusk' many times Eivor stopped complaining about running out of time to burn the paper...
Oh and the cloth and birds which don't run at 60fps and are stuck in low fps while everything else is fine.
@BansheeNorn Huh? How is my reply remotely fan boy related? I can afford both I just can't justify it and have no room. So it will be a shame Bethesda games don't come to PS5.
Your Sony pony comment tells me all I need to know about you. First person on my ignore list. Well done.
It's a real shame for PlayStation but, so be it. I can't justify buying an XSX as well as my PS5. I don't really have room for it in my entertainment system. It is what it is I guess.
@Floki It didn't get 'improved graphics with increased Level of Detail and draw distance, higher FOV ' not reported here but, elsewhere for the PC version.
@PegasusActual93 I think it's all the FUD people are saying with day and date PS5 / PC releases are going to happen which I think is wrong personally.
Sony is not Microsoft. Sony is very, very reliant on PlayStation to make cash. If they release order games that makes perfect business sense but, if they shift new games onto PC simultaneously to PS5 it would actually push people off buying Sony hardware.
I just can't see even Ryan doing that at least currently this generation.
Releasing old PS4 games on PC kinda makes sense but, if these studios are busy working on PC ports does it mean they are not working on PS5 games? That's probably more worrying.
Jim Ryan was pretty clear it's focused on PS4 games in the original GQ article.
"Particularly from the latter half of the PS4 cycle our studios made some wonderful, great games. Thereβs an opportunity to expose those great games to a wider audience"
It would be madness to release day and date PS5 games at the same time as PC. It would just hurt PS5 sales and ultimately Sony's bottom line.
LOL. Legit retailers charge RRP. Utter cretins. Get out of town scalpers you'll get no sympathy from me. Luckily I got my PS5 at retail price. I'd never pay scalpers I would just wait.
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Re: Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
Hard pass from me. I'll wait till it's bundled and cheaper. Β£699? Comedy.
Re: Poll: Was Sony's State of Play the Best Gaming Showcase of June?
@BadPlayerOne Gamepass PC...
Re: Poll: Was Sony's State of Play the Best Gaming Showcase of June?
Gotta admit as a PS5 and PC owner I thought the Xbox Showcase was better. Gamepass value is ridiculous and can essentially be free with Microsoft Rewards on PC. PS+ unfortunately doesn't compete although still love Sony first party stuff. I very rarely buy on release now though and wait till physical PS5 versions are on discount.
Re: Death Stranding Director's Cut PS5 Upgrade Is Just Β£5 in the UK
Wow not the normal Rip Off Britain. Well done Sony!
Re: Rumour: Gigantic GeForce Leak Goes Nuclear, Hints at All Kinds of Unannounced Games, PS5 Titles Linked to PC
I don't see Sony's current model of releasing older PS exclusives to PC changing.
Sony need to shift hardware, MS doesn't. If Sony release PS5 games too early on PC they can kiss hardware sales goodbye as I'd play on PC just like I do for all the Xbox exclusives...
Re: Reaction: PlayStation Showcase 2021 Was Good, But Not Good Enough
@Korgon this is my biggest fear for Insomniac. They are clearly one of the most talented PS developers now. Let them work on some new IP and be creative as well as technically top notch.
Re: Reaction: PlayStation Showcase Was Good, But Not Good Enough
Totally agree. The GoW comments on point. Yeh it looks good but, it's clearly a cross gen title. Santa Monica should have been bold and like Insomniac with Rift Apart brought us a PS5 only powerhouse.
Nothing really looked next generation. We are left hoping Insomniac can deliver again.
Where the hell exactly are Naughty Dog? A remaster? It's ok but, seriously.
Re: God of War Ragnarok PS5 Gameplay Is Godly, Features an Older Atreus
Honestly, it looks like DLC for 2018. They should have had the balls to do what Insomniac did with Rift Apart and make it PS5 only. My biggest disappointment of the showcase. π
When I compare the wow factor of 2018 on PS4 Pro which was a graphical show piece to how this is looking..... Yeh. π
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut?
Needs an option 'I am waiting for the PS5 disk version to fall in price'. π€ͺ
Re: Sony Confirms Nixxes Purchase Will Aid Future PC Ports
I've crumbled and bought a gaming PC after been pretty much exclusively a PlayStation player for the last 10 to 15 years. Best of both worlds until they do day on day releases like Microsoft. Then I guess there will be no need for a PlayStation anymore just like there is no reason for an Xbox when you have a PC.
Hopefully we'll still get some killer SP experiences on the PS5 otherwise it will just collect dust.
Re: Reaction: Messy Ghost of Tsushima Upgrade Makes PS5 for the Payers
This is a game I was waiting for with respect to a Game of the Year edition. But, I am not paying Β£70 for it.
I'll just wait even longer now till it's in the bargain bucket and buy it later. Well played Sony. π
Re: You Won't Be Playing The Outer Worlds 2 on PS5, PS4
This one hurts, I loved the original.
Re: Reaction: Xbox Game Pass Is the Thorn in PS5's Side
It was a very good show. You'll get no salt from me. Games I am jealous of as a PS5 player. Sea of Thieves especially with new expansion! Outer Worlds 2, loved the first on PS4. Starfield, of course. Microsoft Flight Simulator, looks so good. Nice games and a very strong lineup. π
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order PS5 Shadow Drop Seemingly Imminent
Wow EA giving away stuff free? Whatever next. Definitely going for a second playthough on PS5.
Re: Battlefield 2042 Doesn't Have a Single Player Campaign on PS5, PS4
Looks like a Skip from me.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
@TheTinfoilTitan yeh I get it on odd games but, that does sound not too good. Cyberpunk (used to) crash a lot as does Elite Dangerous but, on the flip side games like Astro, AC: Valhalla and Miles Morales have never crashed.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
Thanks @VanguardKaiser looks like they are actually on the Sony site too. Cheers π
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
@TheTinfoilTitan which game or all games? Not all CE-108255-1 crashes mean hardware failure.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
Why don't they just release bloody release notes.. LOL
Re: God of War Ragnarok Delayed to 2022 for PS5, Sony Confirms
@Juanalf it will be interesting how they handle this are they going to have to price the PS4 version at $70 / Β£70?
We may as well all buy the PS4 version upgrade for free if not... And if they charge Β£70 for a PS4 game. π€£π€£
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Mesmerises in 14 Minute Gameplay Sequence
@Ralizah I kinda know what you mean. The cut scenes almost seemed out of place for me and Aloy's expressions in them seemed just off. She just didn't seem as the Aloy I remember. Some of the dialogue too. Still it was a small glimpse...
The in game stuff just looked ridiculously good.
Re: GTA 5 PS5 Releases 11th November, GTA Online Free for Three Months
Seriously I am not buying this again. π€£
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
No PS5 native version is a big downer for me personally.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Can Hit 4K, 60FPS on PS5, Up to 60FPS on PS4, PS4 Pro
Why oh why didn't they rework this for PS5. It's just another lame cop out using boosted PS4 Pro backwards compatibility.
π
Re: Leaked Document Reveals Xbox's Opinion of The Last of Us 2
I loved Uncharted gunplay, some people hate it. π€·ββοΈ
But, then I prefer Uncharted to The Last of Us anyway.
Re: PS5's Hourly Disc Spinning Sound Seems to Have Been Reduced
Mine still spins but as noted oddly it's a quieter spin..... It's still noisy at bootup or when in actual use.
Re: PS5's Hourly Disc Spinning Sound Seems to Have Been Reduced
I'll check this later, won't believe it till I don't hear it with my own ears.
Re: PS5's April Firmware Update to Feature Many Unlisted Tweaks and Improvements
I wonder if this addresses the incompatibility with my external Crucial X8 SSD. In rest mode it just doesn't like it and I always have to repair it. π€
Edit: oh yeah and the disk spin issue...
Oh and the second screen keyboard back on the PS App which still works on PS4 but, not PS5.
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Forced to Disable Decorations and Seasonal Content Following Crash Reports
I've actually had very few problems on PS5. Not a single crash even with the latest event or decorations.
My only issue is 'Hunted' quest is bugged. I wanted to fail it so the Zealots hunt me but, even though it's been past 'dusk' many times Eivor stopped complaining about running out of time to burn the paper...
Oh and the cloth and birds which don't run at 60fps and are stuck in low fps while everything else is fine.
Re: War Thunder Workaround Adds USB Mouse Support to PS5's Secret Web Browser
Yes unlock it.
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update 1.2 Coming to PS5, PS4 Tomorrow, Get All the Patch Notes Here
No fix for the PS5 clunky animation on flags and such, looks like certain assets stay at low frame rate even in 60fps mode.
Re: Poll: Which Bethesda Franchise Will PS5 Miss the Most?
Can't vote for two. I will miss Fallout and the Elder Scrolls.
Re: Future Bethesda Games Will Ship 'Where Game Pass Exists'
@aj102404 I won't be. Bethesda just lose my money but, I suspect MS don't need it. Which is fair enough. I'll play other games.
Re: Future Bethesda Games Will Ship 'Where Game Pass Exists'
@TheFrenchiestFry nah my day of building gaming PCs are long behind me. I'll live. π€£
Re: Future Bethesda Games Will Ship 'Where Game Pass Exists'
Ah well, still won't buy an Xbox. A real shame I will miss out on TES6 etc.
Re: Bethesda Says 'Some' Future Games Won't Launch on PS5, PS4
@BansheeNorn Huh? How is my reply remotely fan boy related? I can afford both I just can't justify it and have no room. So it will be a shame Bethesda games don't come to PS5.
Your Sony pony comment tells me all I need to know about you. First person on my ignore list. Well done.
HZD wasn't lame either imo.
Re: Bethesda Says 'Some' Future Games Won't Launch on PS5, PS4
It's a real shame for PlayStation but, so be it. I can't justify buying an XSX as well as my PS5. I don't really have room for it in my entertainment system. It is what it is I guess.
Re: Sifu Is the Next Game from Absolver Dev Sloclap, Coming to PS5 and PS4
@ThePizzaMule yeh this looked smart.
Re: Solar Ash Looks Awesome in New PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Solid pass for me this one.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Is a PS5 Version with a Bonus Episode
@Max_the_German some of the ground texture quality was much better on the PS4 version then.
You'd have thought they would do the comparisons with the fidelity mode rather than performance. Unless there is no fidelity mode?
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Is a PS5 Version with a Bonus Episode
Why did some of the comparisons on graphics actually look worse on PS5, did they mix up the captions?
Re: Sony Sounds Bitter About the Cyberpunk 2077 Debacle
Days Gone when it initially released?
Re: Poll: How Do You Feel About PS4 Exclusives Being Ported to PC?
As long as Jim boy sticks to PS4 games for the next few years it's fine.
Re: Days Gone PC Packs Ultra-Wide Monitor Support, Improved Visuals, More
@Floki It didn't get 'improved graphics with increased Level of Detail and draw distance, higher FOV ' not reported here but, elsewhere for the PC version.
It's just the PS4 Pro version at 60fps on PS5.
Re: Days Gone Is Coming to PC
@PegasusActual93 I think it's all the FUD people are saying with day and date PS5 / PC releases are going to happen which I think is wrong personally.
Sony is not Microsoft. Sony is very, very reliant on PlayStation to make cash. If they release order games that makes perfect business sense but, if they shift new games onto PC simultaneously to PS5 it would actually push people off buying Sony hardware.
I just can't see even Ryan doing that at least currently this generation.
Re: Days Gone Is Coming to PC
Releasing old PS4 games on PC kinda makes sense but, if these studios are busy working on PC ports does it mean they are not working on PS5 games? That's probably more worrying.
Jim Ryan was pretty clear it's focused on PS4 games in the original GQ article.
"Particularly from the latter half of the PS4 cycle our studios made some wonderful, great games. Thereβs an opportunity to expose those great games to a wider audience"
It would be madness to release day and date PS5 games at the same time as PC. It would just hurt PS5 sales and ultimately Sony's bottom line.
Re: Tales from the Borderlands Returns to PlayStation Store Today, Backwards Compatible on PS5
I platinum'd this on PS4. A real shame it's not been given a PS5 make over.
Re: Unsurprisingly, Gamers Want to Know if PC Sensation Valheim Is Coming to PS5
@1_W1NG3D_4NG3L I've never played any of these titles. I feel smug about it. π
Re: PS5 Scalpers Reportedly Don't Like All the Bad Press They Get
LOL. Legit retailers charge RRP. Utter cretins. Get out of town scalpers you'll get no sympathy from me. Luckily I got my PS5 at retail price. I'd never pay scalpers I would just wait.
Milk analogy? LOL
Re: Somehow, The Division 2's PS5 Patch Loses Visual Features from PS4 Pro
@Eadgar Xbox awesome? PS5 sucks?