"Disappointing, But.." maybe leave that out the title? lol
the games are dissapointing for different reasons. December not only should have been a month with great games but extra customer appreciation perks. Idk maybe $10 free or like a free theme. something more.
Currently PSN users are paying more and getting the same PSN experience. Sounds like a win for sony and just another reason it sucks to be a PSN user.
Seems this effected some people. I had 2 PS4's with the same account, one went offline the other didn't :/ seemed like PSN needs to be reworked. It can feel like a chicken with it's head cut off sometimes.
Honestly my big gripe with them is the sloppiness in which they released past DLC's. just straight up blocking features unless you upgrade, etc. Can't stand them.
@get2sammyb Having used 2 entry level 4K Smart TV's. Samsung KU6290 and KU6300 priced at $329 and $400. I can say that Last of Us HDR looked really good on both of them and Gaming mode bring input lag to the 10-20ms range.
Also pretty decent picture and very nice 4K via YouTube.
@Falkn don't bother with the thermal paste, 2 things...
1. I swapped my thermal paste for artic silver, made a difference initially but got loud again 1-2 months later.
2. inspecting my ps4 board before adding artic silver... I noticed it had corrosion, very used up thermal pads, and thermal paste placed sloppily everywhere.
TLDR: owned 2 ps4's and both had heating/fan issues.
"How visuals will be improved on 1080p televisions" because Mark cerny was quoted saying the PS4 Pro will disable half the GPU hardware to remain compatible with old titles.
1. So how will all games benefit with the pro?
2. The games that have scalable options what will they look like? like a resolution options, similar to last of of Us remastered or like PC games with video settings?
The fact that the best selling title of this year was that easily forgotten speaks volumes on how underwhelming the current gen gaming lineup has been.
@walravenweekly I understanad wireless intereference and all and I know the lag is real.
It is a gimmick because the old controller is capable of functioning the same over USB, so it's kinda sucky to see them marketing it as a new feature. I know the old one works because it works just find on USB via PC and it works on the PS3! lol
the Pro really seems to be good for those who need a reason to upgrade from previous Gen not current owners.
Especially since I noticed that PS4 Pro 4K game seem mostly like a resolution upgrade, the textures still look pretty poor in most of the games I've seen.
I how this is being implemented. I thought this was something that required more GPU power, because there's been more GPU power all along and they saved it for this then.......
@Kolma 2 words.. marketing gimmick. even the ps4 pre launch leaks showed a DS4 being used via USB. It's quite silly that what lengths companies are willing to go to gain an "edge"
@NoCode23 "This interview looks scripted like an infomercial"
Have to agree with that and I think the title is a big reach. Today I can finally say I'm comfortable with the idea of mid cycle refresh but I think the PS4 Pro (the name matches the look of it) should have been way stronger!
I am predicting the same issue with the launch PS4. Game struggled to push 1080p.. games will struggle to hit 4K, native.
@Cron_13 I don't know about the slim but I've had issues with both PS3 & PS4, hardware failure on both consoles. Buying a PS3 slim seemed to fix mine but I don't feel buying a new console should be the answer.
I think extended warranties should be in order. No reason a gaming console should only be guaranteed/backed by manufacturer to work for 1 year.
I don't think this will ever be a thing. We would need knew internet tech first. Unless internet is 100% reliable this will never replace owning and playing the physical console.
and like some pushers.. or squarers already said. If they can keep the PS+ list with solid titles, than all is well. maybe throw in a big Christmas package where we get to pick a theme or avatar. and my mouth will remain shut.
and people shouldn't bash them so hard honestly considering their size. Rockstar, GTA 5, last gen, ring a bell? The game had so many bugs and took months to fix. & I'm sure their dev teams are much larger.
I agree that I think, free early access could fix all of this.
@Tasuki Sony allows refund or credit only the item.
also I have being able to return store items that were mistakenly bought as well, for anyone out there wondering. there warranty department though sucks.
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Re: Soapbox: December PlayStation Plus May Be Disappointing, But You Should Still Play Stories
"Disappointing, But.." maybe leave that out the title? lol
the games are dissapointing for different reasons. December not only should have been a month with great games but extra customer appreciation perks. Idk maybe $10 free or like a free theme. something more.
Currently PSN users are paying more and getting the same PSN experience. Sounds like a win for sony and just another reason it sucks to be a PSN user.
Re: Talking Point: Which Free December PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
@Gold_Ranger Nothing less than a firewatch-ish game. stop with all the freakin' indies Sony...
Re: PSN Down Ahead of the Thanksgiving Holidays
Seems this effected some people. I had 2 PS4's with the same account, one went offline the other didn't :/ seemed like PSN needs to be reworked. It can feel like a chicken with it's head cut off sometimes.
Re: Guide: The Best PS4 Black Friday Deals 2016 in the US
Small request, can the page be broken up into deals that are live and deals that aren't?
Re: Gosh Darn, The Last Guardian's New Cinematic Trailer Is Gorgeous
Looks like a good time.
Re: Destiny 2 May Slide and Shotgun into the PlayStation Experience Next Month
Why won't this game just die :/
Honestly my big gripe with them is the sloppiness in which they released past DLC's. just straight up blocking features unless you upgrade, etc. Can't stand them.
Re: Could PSN Name Changes Be Right Around the Corner?
@kyleforrester87 lol! I'm also good with my name too I will never get rid of WittyPixel!
Re: Watch Dogs 2's Multiplayer Is Unlikely to Work on Launch Day
GTA 5 ring a bell, and 3 months i will add.
Re: Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (PS4)
Agree with @notdead this needs to be separated from the Infinite Warfare. Otherwise I'll be skipping the great Modern Warfare.
Re: Guide: The Best 4K UHD HDR TVs for PS4 Pro in 2016
@get2sammyb Having used 2 entry level 4K Smart TV's. Samsung KU6290 and KU6300 priced at $329 and $400. I can say that Last of Us HDR looked really good on both of them and Gaming mode bring input lag to the 10-20ms range.
Also pretty decent picture and very nice 4K via YouTube.
Re: Guide: How to Transfer PlayStation 4 Games and Saves to a PS4 Pro
@get2sammyb dang! 2 hrs for 500GB, night have to do mine overnight lol
Re: Review: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PS4)
Unless they un latch Modern Warfare from it, I am and will continue to be done with all COD games minus the Treyarch zombie releases.
Re: Feature: Should You Buy the PS4 Pro?
@get2sammyb also could you guys test game performance with an SSD installed? with a 7200rpm driver installed?
I think I've used up my question allotment for the day.
Re: Feature: Should You Buy the PS4 Pro?
@get2sammyb maybe this can be a separate article but how about talking about extended warranty options?
Since myself and others are having launch PS4 issues, I think that could be good information to know before buying a PS4 Pro.
Re: Video: PS4 Pro Is the Quietest PlayStation 4 to Date
@Falkn don't bother with the thermal paste, 2 things...
1. I swapped my thermal paste for artic silver, made a difference initially but got loud again 1-2 months later.
2. inspecting my ps4 board before adding artic silver... I noticed it had corrosion, very used up thermal pads, and thermal paste placed sloppily everywhere.
TLDR: owned 2 ps4's and both had heating/fan issues.
Re: Hands On: Quit Bitchin'! PS4 Pro Is a Big, Beautiful Step Forward
@Cleric20 I'm actually kinda afraid of day 1 my launch ps4 sounds like a launch Xbox 360! even playing games like minecraft!! wth lol
Re: Hands On: Quit Bitchin'! PS4 Pro Is a Big, Beautiful Step Forward
@Mega-Gazz I'm HDR ready for $350 with tax. Good, entry level, 4k is amongst us.
Re: Hands On: Quit Bitchin'! PS4 Pro Is a Big, Beautiful Step Forward
@get2sammyb also noise levels? please try Last of Us since many complained the opening menu was a killer.
just general home menu responsiveness, while playing intense games. while playing BO3, PS menu would nearly come to a hault.
Re: Sony's Giving Away Free Copies of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare This Week
If only this included the Pro and Modern Warfare, I Abhor Infinite Warfare and want the Crouching Tiger jumping to die already!
Re: Deals: Don't Say Boo to These PlayStation Hallowe'en Treats
@get2sammyb those prices aren't the same as amazon.
Re: Sony's Turning to Third-Parties for an Elite PS4 Controller
@BLP_Software
Exactly what's happenining with the pro, Sony is trying to convince the masses that better graphics don't matter?? lol
That's the entire reason we buy gaming consoles lol, best graphics/value ratio.
Re: PS4 Pro Requires Very Little Investment from Developers
@ranjas I read that also, but forget. Will 1080p 60fps max settings be an option?
Re: Review: Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 (PS4)
@ShogunRok why doesn't goku love me?
Re: Competition: Win a Pair of Beats Solo2 Headphones Signed by Tetsuya Mizuguchi
I'm happy to be a part of what seems to be the site's first giveaway!
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want to Know About PS4 Pro?
@banacheck I know all about the new features and modes. I want to see a picture of what it will look like.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want to Know About PS4 Pro?
"How visuals will be improved on 1080p televisions" because Mark cerny was quoted saying the PS4 Pro will disable half the GPU hardware to remain compatible with old titles.
1. So how will all games benefit with the pro?
2. The games that have scalable options what will they look like? like a resolution options, similar to last of of Us remastered or like PC games with video settings?
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Official, Launches Fall 2017 on PS4
@Smash41 why would more game modes be bad?? otherwise it's just story mode and then a paperweight once you finish.
Re: Video: Following the Girl on the Train in Here They Lie on PS4
Surprised at no comments! The game actually looks interesting.
Re: It's Friday Night, So PSN Is Down
"online games, applications, and social aspects"
If those are all down what else is there left?? lol
Re: PS4 Controller Scoring Full Native Steam Support
I think it moved jerry,..
Re: Hands On: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Is Far More Than Its Title Suggests
@get2sammyb I feel the same but keep thinking there has to be a way to get MW on it's own, just has to be a way!
Re: Rocket League Will Probably Score PS4 Pro Support
Honestly with all the DLC they've given away. I think it's a lot to ask of them to support the PS4 Pro also.
Re: The Division Is Still the Best Selling Game of 2016, Ubisoft Reminds Us
The fact that the best selling title of this year was that easily forgotten speaks volumes on how underwhelming the current gen gaming lineup has been.
Re: TGS 2016: Metal Gear Survive Is a Very Strange PS4 Spin-Off
Kojima's been gone around a year and they are already machine gunning themselves in the foot lol (grabs popcorn)
Re: TGS 2016: Metal Gear Survive Is a Very Strange PS4 Spin-Off
@Punished_Boss_84 I hate you profile pic, I wanna kill it with a SSGSS blue Final Flash lol
Re: Poll: Should the PS4 Pro Have a UHD Blu-ray Player?
Would really like the feature. i haven't bought any blu rays because my launch ps4 crapped out so many times. that includes the blu ray drive -_-
Re: Guide: Spruce Up Your PS4 Profile with Cover Images
That is a very cool feature, now if only I could get a clean screen shot lol.
Re: The New PS4 Controller Offers More Than Just Another Lightbar
@walravenweekly I understanad wireless intereference and all and I know the lag is real.
It is a gimmick because the old controller is capable of functioning the same over USB, so it's kinda sucky to see them marketing it as a new feature. I know the old one works because it works just find on USB via PC and it works on the PS3! lol
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying a PS4 Pro?
the Pro really seems to be good for those who need a reason to upgrade from previous Gen not current owners.
Especially since I noticed that PS4 Pro 4K game seem mostly like a resolution upgrade, the textures still look pretty poor in most of the games I've seen.
Re: PS4 Pro Doesn't Appear to Have a 4K Blu-ray Player
really strange to not include that feature.
Re: Every PS4 Console to Be Upgraded with HDR Support
I how this is being implemented. I thought this was something that required more GPU power, because there's been more GPU power all along and they saved it for this then.......
Re: The New PS4 Controller Offers More Than Just Another Lightbar
@Kolma 2 words.. marketing gimmick. even the ps4 pre launch leaks showed a DS4 being used via USB. It's quite silly that what lengths companies are willing to go to gain an "edge"
Re: This Is the Best PS4 Pro Sales Pitch You'll See Today
@NoCode23 "This interview looks scripted like an infomercial"
Have to agree with that and I think the title is a big reach. Today I can finally say I'm comfortable with the idea of mid cycle refresh but I think the PS4 Pro (the name matches the look of it) should have been way stronger!
I am predicting the same issue with the launch PS4. Game struggled to push 1080p.. games will struggle to hit 4K, native.
Re: Rumour: PS4 Slim Has an Overheating Problem? We Wouldn't Worry Just Yet
@Cron_13 I don't know about the slim but I've had issues with both PS3 & PS4, hardware failure on both consoles. Buying a PS3 slim seemed to fix mine but I don't feel buying a new console should be the answer.
I think extended warranties should be in order. No reason a gaming console should only be guaranteed/backed by manufacturer to work for 1 year.
Re: Rumour: Red Dead Redemption Is Being Remastered for PS4
@shogunrok " why would Sony throw a remaster of a last-gen title into the mix?"
My theory is it's probably a PS4K exclusive. Or just a PS4 exclusive in general.
Re: Feature: PlayStation Now Review - The State of Cloud Gaming in 2016
I don't think this will ever be a thing. We would need knew internet tech first. Unless internet is 100% reliable this will never replace owning and playing the physical console.
Re: PlayStation Plus' September Freebies Include Journey, Lords of the Fallen on PS4
@get2sammyb ..4-5-6-7... keep counting.. Freakin' Journey!!!
and like some pushers.. or squarers already said. If they can keep the PS+ list with solid titles, than all is well. maybe throw in a big Christmas package where we get to pick a theme or avatar. and my mouth will remain shut.
Re: No Man's Sky PS4 Crashes Will Almost Be Eradicated with This Week's Patch
and people shouldn't bash them so hard honestly considering their size. Rockstar, GTA 5, last gen, ring a bell? The game had so many bugs and took months to fix. & I'm sure their dev teams are much larger.
I agree that I think, free early access could fix all of this.
Re: No Man's Sky PS4 Crashes Will Almost Be Eradicated with This Week's Patch
@rjejr @deadcow
It's not stable and they didn't fix it yet. The game actually started crashing after the 2 updates for me.
Re: Soapbox: Why Sony Needs to Change Its Refund Policy
@Tasuki Sony allows refund or credit only the item.
also I have being able to return store items that were mistakenly bought as well, for anyone out there wondering. there warranty department though sucks.