liger05 Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 I think that if they're working on anything, it wouldn't be a PS4.5 per say... I reckon it's more likely to be a PS4 slim of sorts with the PS VR processing unit built in, dedicated ports for the PS VR (instead of using multiple USB ports) and perhaps being bundled with the VR headset. Perhaps with a HDMI 2.0 port and support for 4K Blu-Rays as well. I don't see why they'd bother with a New3DS style upgrade. They're basically uncontested and they're doing well for themselves; there's no need for a move like this. I mean, sure, they could pull a SEGA and destroy all the winning momentum they have with their very own 32X, but I tend to think that Sony are a lot more savvy than SEGA were... This I would dig. A ps4.5 not so much
Hero-of-Time Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 I've been a bit out of sorts with my PS4 lately. I just can't muster the strength to play anything on it at the moment. Tomorrow that will change thanks to this. The release has completely snuck up on me! I have fond memories of the game and can't wait to play it again. It's gonna be weird hearing the voices of the characters. When I played it as a youngster, my mates PC didn't output the sound. His dad must not have had a sound card or something.
Hero-of-Time Posted March 22, 2016 Posted March 22, 2016 Looks like Manhunt and Bully have had a stealth release on the PS4 as part of the PS2 classics range. I'm not too fussed about Manhunt but Bully was freaking amazing! I may have to pick it up at some point.
dazzybee Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Bully was great, one of the only open world games I've actually enjoyed
drahkon Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Looks like an upgraded PS4 is in the works... Eurogamer.net I'm really annoyed by this.
Retro_Link Posted March 24, 2016 Author Posted March 24, 2016 I've barely got around to playing my PS4 since I bought it, so yeah it would be a blow... However, I'm so far behind the gaming curve that it wouldn't really affect me either. I'd still be playing the first few years PS4 games well into the PS4.5 lifecycle. Let's wait and see what the PS4.5 is anyway before jumping to conclusions! It could make zero difference to a lot of us, if we can't afford 4k TV's and the like anyway. Maybe it's something for the very tech savvy and there'll be a PSVR bundle. In much the same way there's been no real reason to buy the New 3DS. Tbh, incremental upgrades were always going to happen this gen. The PS4 life was never going to last as long as the PS3 without some kind of update.
Hero-of-Time Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 I've barely got around to playing my PS4 since I bought it, so yeah it would be a blow...However, I'm so far behind the gaming curve that it wouldn't really affect me either. I'd still be playing the first few years PS4 games well into the PS4.5 lifecycle. Let's wait and see what the PS4.5 is anyway before jumping to conclusions! It could make zero difference to a lot of us, if we can't afford 4k TV's and the like anyway. Maybe it's something for the very tech savvy and there'll be a PSVR bundle. In much the same way there's been no real reason to buy the New 3DS. Tbh, incremental upgrades were always going to happen this gen. The PS4 life was never going to last as long as the PS3 without some kind of update. It won't be anything major. They aren't going to abandon the millions that already have the PS4. It will probably just be a slim model ( they've always done this ) and add the ability to watch 4K movies. I suppose they could go the other way and make a larger model that houses the VR power brick internally.
somme Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 I'm not really bothered about these sorts of things. Nintendo do it all the time and I never bother upgrading.
Retro_Link Posted March 24, 2016 Author Posted March 24, 2016 It won't be anything major. They aren't going to abandon the millions that already have the PS4. It will probably just be a slim model ( they've always done this ) and add the ability to watch 4K movies. I suppose they could go the other way and make a larger model that houses the VR power brick internally. The PS4 is already a slim, sexy beast, so yeah a soupped up version wouldn't surprise me. I think this is being blown way out of proportion. If this was announced at E3 as a refined model no one would bat an eyelid, it's only because it's been leaked in this weird way that people are speculating wildly.
Ronnie Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 I have 3 PS4's in my house, one for me and one for each of my kids. An upgrade splits the user base if the upgraded console has games that would only work on that and not the old model. It would be a disaster! When you buy three PS4Ks you can leave the older three PS4s for your cat, goldfish and postman
Agent Gibbs Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 Has anyone had to send their PS4 off for repairs before? how long does it take? I last used mine Saturday, playing division, a software update was performed before i played he game. Later that night i put it into standby mode as i usually do to charge the controller. Came to put it on sunday and it wouldn't switch on, there were no lights and no beeps, no amount of connecting power etc made any difference. I had no 5A fuses so had to wait until today to get one from the shop and replacing that made one minor difference - it beeped once when i tried to switch it on, no other noise, wouldn't boot to safe mode or anything. Sony want it in to repair or replace, fucking consoles don't have the longevity of old ones
Magnus Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 At least you never have to blow on your PS4 games to get them to work.
Agent Gibbs Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 At least you never have to blow on your PS4 games to get them to work. I blew all the connectors to try getting it to work
liger05 Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 Looks like an upgraded PS4 is in the works... Eurogamer.net I'm really annoyed by this. Depending on what this is, PC gaming could be the future for me. If consoles are going to upgrade mid gen then why not just get a PC and upgrade when I want to.
killthenet Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 I was considering buying a PS4 next month, but with the seemingly imminent announcement of the PS4k, I'm going to have to wait until they come out aren't I? Not necessarily because I want the upgraded version, but because the original PS4 should be greatly reduced in price.
Ronnie Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 I'm surprised there hasn't been more backlash that Playstation are releasing a new type of PS4 less than three years after the original.
Ashley Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Well at the moment we don't know details. There's little point in getting your back up about something that you don't know. But thanks for asking.
Blade Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 I'm surprised there hasn't been more backlash that Playstation are releasing a new type of PS4 less than three years after the original. Maybe it is due to not knowing exactly what it is. If it is just a little upgrade then i'm not bothered but if it is a console that has exclusive games made for it akin to New 3DS then I will not be happy at all.
Shorty Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 I very much doubt there will be any titles that require the new system. It just doesn't make sense.
Ashley Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Yeah if anything I imagine it will just boost or streamline the VR experience. There might be benefits for games on the new one but won't be detrimental on the current one (akin to playing a PC game on two PCs, one with a slightly better graphics card). Sony isn't about to alienate the 35 million people that have bought their console.
Ronnie Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) This isn't a redesign, it's (supposedly) an upgraded PS4. I suppose you're right @Blade, if there's exclusive games that'll only run on the PS4k then the backlash will be warranted. It'll probably still push a big chunk of people to upgrade even if it only had 4K output. If Nintendo had announced a Wii HD two and a half years after the original's release, I doubt people would be as forgiving. Edited March 30, 2016 by Ronnie
Ashley Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 This isn't a redesign, it's (supposedly) an upgraded PS4. I suppose you're right @Blade, if there's exclusive games that'll only run on the PS4k then the backlash will be warranted. It'll probably still push a big chunk of people to upgrade even if it only had 4K output. If Nintendo had announced a Wii HD two and a half years after the original's release, I doubt people would be as forgiving. You're talking about completely different situations and you're basing your opinions, and the opinions others should apparently have, on unconfirmed rumours. Check back in after E3.
Sheikah Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) I very much doubt there will be any titles that require the new system. It just doesn't make sense. Exactly. It'll most likely just be supporting 4K content or VR better; Sony know better than to fracture their audience. That's why nobody is annoyed by it. Also, the PS4 has not a chance in hell of running real games in 4K. If Nintendo had announced a Wii HD two and a half years after the original's release, I doubt people would be as forgiving. This is a terrible example/comparison and actually makes me think your purpose here is more or less to annoy people by making very stupid comments like this. I've noticed recently that you seem to have a bit of an agenda on here in terms of trying to shit stir. If a Wii HD came out then it would obviously have been a successor console, as developers would have to develop HD games that would be completely at odds in terms of what the original Wii could play. But as mentioned, the complete pipe dream that is mainstream gaming at 4k for consoles means that if Sony planned to do this, it would not be an upgrade but a successor console. Edited March 30, 2016 by Sheikah
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