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@carlos82 well, not pointless as they're still usable and I'd much rather have this than nothing, but will indeed mean more scrolling and button pressing to get to them than if you could pin them to the main screen.

Folders! Will be a big help organising my incomplete and unplayed games, and especially all the Extra stuff.

I also agree with other comments though - the PS5 is a step back from the PS4 UI which is much faster and more intuitive, especially when it comes to handling save data, updates and console power options. And after eighteen months I still don't like the feel of that PS logo shaped button on the dualsense - compared to the regular one on the ds4, this feels weird to press. There's a reason buttons are the shape they are, Sony!

@LiamCroft ".....The highest tier then also gets Yakuza 3 Remastered, Yakuza 4 Remastered, and Yakuza 5 Remastered..."

They're coming to Extra, so technically not the highest tier. Might be worth clarifying that in the article 👍

This is great - I've almost bought the remasters several times, holding back due to time required, backlog and uncertainty over how much I'd really enjoy them.

This takes away all such issues.

I was a massive fan of the earlier games and I'm not sure why, but my interest in this one dropped off pretty quick and hasn't returned.

Might give it another go when they add in that Sophy AI.

Have been interested in LAD so this is positive month for me. Already have LN (which, for any who don't have it, is brilliant) and not bothered by the Tony Hawks.

Made the mistake of starting a new farm on Stardew Valley a few days ago, just intending to play a few hours here and there between other games. But you know how that story ends....

Next week, Rimworld may be the one to tear me away from it.

Is there a day/night cycle in this one?

Only curious; won't be buying this and will only play if/when it comes to Extra.

If there's ever a game that won't offer many tangible benefits from a PS5 upgrade, it's this one, so no big deal saying no to this cash grab.

And anyway, I flagged and dropped the game after about 70 odd hours and wasn't even in sight of the end. Don't get me wrong, I loved every minute of it and put Royal right up there with my favourite gameplay experiences of last gen. But it was just too much!

@The_Pixel_King Without the strong likelihood of it ending up on Extra, or without the sheer amount of games that Extra has already provided me with that I still haven't played, I definitely would.

It's like a Venn diagram with Cats, Videogames and Social Media, and Stray in the middle.

I'm interested in Deaths Door and The Ascent, both on sale, but you just know they're going to be on PS Extra in the coming months.

Put another way, without PS Extra I'd have been on here posting how I'd just bought them.

It's going to save me a load of money 👍

Intermission content still can't be added. Perhaps it won't be, and Sony will leave that as paid DLC.

After seeing a couple of reports of machines overheating in the UK today, my own PS5 is having an enforced day off from gaming.

I did try to download FF7 Intermission but no joy with that anyway. Hopefully Sony fix the license, or whatever else is preventing us getting the content, soon.

This woman is related to Danny Trejo (Machete, Desperado etc)

@TanukiLuke I even tried the reset licence thing but makes no difference.

Other than that though, very happy to have the range of games Plus has given us this month.

@QualityGeezer I too had FF7 PS5 from when it was given on Plus before, tried that but it just says I own a different version and only lets me download standard version where the Intermission still shows up as DLC that I have to pay for!

Maybe this is Sony's way of trying to get more cash from those of us that got it on the old Plus. Makes no difference really because I won't pay for the DLC either way.

On the one hand, it was one of my favourite games of last gen and I'm interested in the PS5 upgrade. But I suspect the gameplay and systems will have dated badly in the few years since I last played.

@Dpishere probably not on launch, but very likely in medium term, and I really don't need to buy any more gams while I'm waiting for it!

Will definitely play this on Extra when it comes to it.

Just tried it on PS+ Extra... found it very meh.

Cats rule, and this is a great initiative. 👍

Previously stray moggies always make the best pets in my experience...their gratitude and affection at simply being given somewhere warm and safe to sleep, and regular food, can't be matched by any pedigree breed that's only ever known the good life.

Blimey....glad I'm not at all interested in this game because trying to get this sounds like the PS5 launch itself all over again.

@MetalGear_Yoshi "...Give me cats and I'll be happy."

That is the correct answer. 👍

@Netret0120 yeah I too lucked into Premium for the next few years but when that finally expires I'll be dropping to Extra, nothing about Premium interests me.

@Netret0120 it's amazing isn't it! I'm the same, load of Extra games to play and that's not including my own library of unplayed stuff.

It's a first world problem, but it would be perfect if Sony give us folders in the yearly firmware upgrade to aid in organising this game overload.

Extra is killing it right now.

@Milktastrophe seems unclear if we get the Intermission element at the moment

Edit apparently we do...great!

@HarmanSmith @Cikajovazmaj has immortals fr got annoying platform/puzzle sections though?

for whatever reason, can't stand that in modern games but interested otherwise.

Can't wait.

Along with F1 Manager 22, probably my only day 1 buy this year.

Nah. I gave it a go, was underwhelmed, and won't be back.

@Shinnok789 but you at least have a choice of buying off the shelf SSD's for the PS5.

Rather that than the MS route, where you ONLY have the 'offical' SSD and that's your lot.

Great SSD, have had one in my PS5 for a few months but no-one should be paying the crazy prices quoted in this article.

I paid £120 total for my 1TB SN850, including the Sabrent heatsink, which is probably better than whatever one is bundled with this 'deal".

All the pieces falling into place for Sony now. PSVR2 will be the icing on the cake.

Very optimistic for this generation.

@nathanSF I broadly agree, but absolutely love cats and it's as much FOR those reasons!

Are they selfish, aloof, cunning, temperamental animals? Yes. But they win on their glorious independence of thought and refusal to toe any lines.

Cats are unique - what other pet has their own door, free to come and go as they please? All other pets are like children, needing constant confinement and attention, either to keep them from running off forever or because they're incapable of looking after themselves out in the world.

Cats rule 😍

Hope this is true, decent additions if you ask me. Held off on FF7R so now can play the complete package on PS5. Stray looks great, and the rest are extra options if you want them.

I've barely scratched the surface of the stuff I want to play on Extra as it is. Some people are never happy.

Regardless of the patch, I just didn't like the game. Trashy presentation, tacky story and voice acting and bland gameplay.

Uninstalled.

@skaarj217 pretty much, it's for stupid TVs and stupid people. My Sony has always switched to game mode without any issues, and as already said most hardcore gamers will either have TVs that do that, or will be doing it manually when they game.

@Piyo "....500€ for the PS5 and all I use it for are old games..."

Exactly the same!

What have I played most on my launch day delivered PS5? Binding Of Isaac, Stardew Valley, Pinball Arcade and some of the PS5-patched PS4 games.

Loading time improvements are the most welcome part, although the UI is still way worse than PS4, which I don't really understand.

Why no F1 manager 22?

Apart from Rimworld, it's the only game I'm looking to buy day one this year.

@Eldritch @Elodin I'd somehow never really played Tetris over the years (decades!), but can already appreciate the addiction that lies within such a simple looking diversion of a game! Especially with the hypnotic images and build-up of the music.

As for Rimworld, off to watch a few video reviews and playthroughs to help me understand a bit more about how it all works.

I'm sure I'd have played this to death years ago, back in the days when I spent hours and hours just learning the unblockable combos for all the characters on the early Tekken games, for example.

But I'm 51 now, I don't want to 'git gud' at the expense of more relaxing experiences elsewhere in my games library. Doubtless more a reflection of my state of mind than Elden Ring itself, but it's why these kind of games are not for me.

@Eldritch ah, got you. and yes, hard to argue it isn't worth the extra £34 when you look at what you get

Since I've got it I've been hopelessly addicted to Tetris connected, at the expense of all the 'big' games on it, but if I can find more hidden gems I'd never have considered buying then it's an even bigger win.

@Eldritch if your Playstation plus had run out, how did you get Extra for £34? Unless it's for just 3 months, last I checked, it's £84 (minus any discounted PSN credit saving)

@Burntbreadman It's £32.99 for base game and £44.99 for the deluxe with the first DLC. So that's pretty steep. Especially as the second DLC came out a year ago - why couldn't that have been included too?

I'll wait for either a decent sale (which from what you're saying sounds unlikely) or I'll venture over to my Turkey PSN account where the deluxe is around £26.

Port is being done by the devs who brought Prison Architect to console so hopefully they'll do a decent enough job with the UI translation.

"Sales'

Something I used to be interested in before Premium.

Meh. F1 Manager 22 is where it's at for me this year!

@Gunnerzaurus Sony in August:

"We're pleased to announce Crash 4 as your new Extra game for this month. Enjoy!'

Downloaded RDR2 off Extra. First time I'd played it since I traded it in years ago

My God, nearly four years on the controls are even worse than I remembered. Like wading through treacle comes to mind. Deleted that poo as fast as I could.

Now playing Returnal.

@AnnetteM yes I downloaded the PS5 version and had a quick blast. Not sure it's the kind of game that benefits too much from the upgrade (although the elimination of all the load times was welcome)

To those who haven't played, it's a fun game and surprisingly deep upgrade loops to keep you wanting to go further.