drahkon Posted September 18, 2020 Posted September 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, Julius said: Jim Ryan's interview with The Washington Post had him saying that "99 percent" of PS4 titles will be playable on the PS5. If this one's not going to work... ...may as well not even bother. 2
Jimbob Posted September 18, 2020 Posted September 18, 2020 Would DriveClub be another not working on PS5?
Rummy Posted September 18, 2020 Posted September 18, 2020 7 hours ago, Ronnie said: Only been waiting a year to say that, like a saddo I must remark for all you are sometimes Ronnie - you manage to hold an eerily wonderful mirror of irony to your own self at others. 1
Esequiel Posted September 19, 2020 Posted September 19, 2020 On 18/09/2020 at 7:21 AM, drahkon said: We all know who's really not going to get a PS5 until next year Haha, if it was Xbox maybe but not the PS5! 1
Dcubed Posted September 21, 2020 Author Posted September 21, 2020 So... err... that just happened. How long until Sony buy up Bluepoint? Who else do they need to buy before they're snatched away by Microsoft?
Cube Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 I can't see Microsoft buying a company with zero IPs just to Sony have to use someone else for remakes. They're not quite that petty.
Dcubed Posted September 21, 2020 Author Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Cube said: I can't see Microsoft buying a company with zero IPs just to Sony have to use someone else for remakes. They're not quite that petty. They could do with a team to help out their engineers on their programme for upgrading their backwards compatibility titles... It's not like Microsoft haven't already had a good working relationship with them before (Titanfall 360). It is a very real possibility! And there's a very obvious need for them at Xbox Games Studios. On that matter... I think that it's very possible that someone is going to buy up Konami's games division. The question here though is... Who's gonna get there first? Edited September 21, 2020 by Dcubed
Sheikah Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 I can't see Microsoft buying a company with zero IPs just to Sony have to use someone else for remakes. They're not quite that petty.Microsoft would need actual games to remaster to make use of them. 1 2
Goafer Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, Sheikah said: Microsoft would need actual games to remaster to make use of them. How dare you. They have Fable and...erm...Fable 2? Seriously though, I'd love a decent Fable remaster/remake.
Cube Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Goafer said: How dare you. They have Fable and...erm...Fable 2? Seriously though, I'd love a decent Fable remaster/remake. They did a remake of Fable, although the remake is pretty dated now. 1
Julius Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Dcubed said: So... err... that just happened. How long until Sony buy up Bluepoint? Who else do they need to buy before they're snatched away by Microsoft? Huge news, obviously, but I don't think there's any reason for Sony to react to this and buy Bluepoint ASAP. Given their working relationship is very similar to that PlayStation had with Insomniac, in that the overwhelming majority of their work has come to their platform, I'm sure that even if Microsoft did make a move for Bluepoint, Sony would be made aware and probably given first pass anyways. On the remake/remaster side of things, of which Bluepoint obviously does wonders, I feel like it almost goes again the backwards compatibility angle Xbox have pushed to pick up a team like this; not saying it's impossible, but that the first games that came to mind were things like the first Halo for a remake/remaster, only to realise they're already on modern platforms...eh. I don't know why Microsoft or Bluepoint would want to take that on. I even thought the other day that Sony might acquire Bluepoint after Demon's Souls does super well in November, but then realised that they still waited a year and a half to finalise the Insomniac acquisition after the behemoth that was Spider-Man (2018)! So again, I don't feel the real need for them to rush. I think it's inevitably where they'll find themselves, as others have mentioned it might be a new IP next, but there are still plenty of other things they could potentially remake/remaster. The biggest and only real reason I would want Sony to pick them up ASAP is to inject some more money into them, and grow that team so that they can handle developments of two games (a new IP and remaster/remake) at the same time. 1 hour ago, Dcubed said: They could do with a team to help out their engineers on their programme for upgrading their backwards compatibility titles... It's not like Microsoft haven't already had a good working relationship with them before (Titanfall 360). It is a very real possibility! And there's a very obvious need for them at Xbox Games Studios. Eh, feel like need is a bit strong here. Again, Bluepoint have already made a name for themselves beyond a typical remaster, and will want to tackle their own thing at some point. Quote On that matter... I think that it's very possible that someone is going to buy up Konami's games division. The question here though is... Who's gonna get there first? I don't think this is as out there as Bluepoint...but still a little too out there for me in fact, I would think it's more likely that Bluepoint end up tackling a Konami IP next through PlayStation which is console exclusive, than it would be for either "side" to pick up Konami. I think we'll see a reaction to their financials this year where gaming is keeping them somewhat afloat, whether that is them coming back and developing games in-house (think this is super unlikely) or partnering with third parties (i.e. PlayStation and Bluepoint). 1
Deathjam Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Whew, it's been a looooong time since I posted on these forums. Probably due to not gaming on the pc these days and sticking to PS4 and chatting to the people I see over there during destiny sessions. But exciting times are ahead and it's left me wondering about other's opinions like right now, what are most people's TV situation? Has anyone gone out of their way to get a new tv for next gen? I wasn't going to, but then my OLED has been struck down with BURN-IN sickness. It's slight but I can see the Destiny lifebars when I am watching youtube and it really bother's me. So coupled with a bit of self pity last week due to illness, I spent WAAAY too much money and bought one of LG's new 65 inch OLEDs that will support 120fps at 4k and the variable refresh rates tech. Has anyone else been 'forced' to do the same? Do you also have an inner voice telling you how much of a crazy fool you are? Or will the current TV suffice and there probably won't be much that actually achieves 60+ fps? 2 1
Eddage Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 48 minutes ago, Deathjam said: Whew, it's been a looooong time since I posted on these forums. Probably due to not gaming on the pc these days and sticking to PS4 and chatting to the people I see over there during destiny sessions. But exciting times are ahead and it's left me wondering about other's opinions like right now, what are most people's TV situation? Has anyone gone out of their way to get a new tv for next gen? I wasn't going to, but then my OLED has been struck down with BURN-IN sickness. It's slight but I can see the Destiny lifebars when I am watching youtube and it really bother's me. So coupled with a bit of self pity last week due to illness, I spent WAAAY too much money and bought one of LG's new 65 inch OLEDs that will support 120fps at 4k and the variable refresh rates tech. Has anyone else been 'forced' to do the same? Do you also have an inner voice telling you how much of a crazy fool you are? Or will the current TV suffice and there probably won't be much that actually achieves 60+ fps? Jealous of the 65 inch! I got last years 55 inch LG OLED, but it still is ready for 4K 120 and VRR so no need to upgrade! I ended up getting it from Richer Sounds as a refurb and hardly paid anything as my previous TV had some serious backlight bleed issues. I rang them up about a week before the warranty ran out and they took the value off the price of the (already discounted) new TV I have to say the LG OLEDs are incredible, easily the best TV I've ever had and would definitely recommend them! My big spend (other than the PS5) is going to be a new AV receiver. I've currently got a 7.1 setup but want to add a couple of Atmos speakers as well. I've bought some new speakers over the last week and will probably get the new receiver and Atmos speakers just before the PS5 launch, can't wait! 2
Dcubed Posted September 22, 2020 Author Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Deathjam said: Whew, it's been a looooong time since I posted on these forums. Probably due to not gaming on the pc these days and sticking to PS4 and chatting to the people I see over there during destiny sessions. But exciting times are ahead and it's left me wondering about other's opinions like right now, what are most people's TV situation? Has anyone gone out of their way to get a new tv for next gen? I wasn't going to, but then my OLED has been struck down with BURN-IN sickness. It's slight but I can see the Destiny lifebars when I am watching youtube and it really bother's me. So coupled with a bit of self pity last week due to illness, I spent WAAAY too much money and bought one of LG's new 65 inch OLEDs that will support 120fps at 4k and the variable refresh rates tech. Has anyone else been 'forced' to do the same? Do you also have an inner voice telling you how much of a crazy fool you are? Or will the current TV suffice and there probably won't be much that actually achieves 60+ fps? I got a Samsung KS8000 TV a few years back and I’m sticking with it for the foreseeable future. Not too bothered about 120 FPS really. The picture looks great and the input lag is less than one frame. That’s all I really care about as far as TVs go Edited September 22, 2020 by Dcubed 2 1
bob Posted September 22, 2020 Posted September 22, 2020 My new laptop is 144hz, and I genuinely can't tell the difference above 30fps.I'll get a new TV when my old one stops displaying pictures (or producing sound).
Tales Posted September 22, 2020 Posted September 22, 2020 I'm going to buy a new tv for the ps5, but I was hoping just a regular 4k tv would be good enough. 2
Cookyman Posted September 22, 2020 Posted September 22, 2020 Got a 4k LG 55" telly earlier this year in anticipation of new console. 1
Julius Posted September 22, 2020 Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Tales said: I'm going to buy a new tv for the ps5, but I was hoping just a regular 4k tv would be good enough. Yeah, think it'll be fine. I picked up a regular, mid-to-lower end Samsung 4K TV (first TV I've bought!) earlier this year, but don't quite see myself putting in the money for an awesome 4K TV anytime soon. Plus, I'm really liking it so far, no complaints That money would be much better off for me being spent on the games EDIT: also, this is happening. Factions news, maybe..? Edited September 22, 2020 by Julius 3
CrowingJoe79 Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 So, Sony fans... it looks like the Xbox Series S (and X, for that matter) is beating the PlayStation 5 on value. Oh... no, no, no.
Ganepark32 Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 Has there been any word as to the price of games digitally for the PS5 and whether they'll match retail pricing this time round or whether they'll again be more expensive buying from the PS Store. Looking at my savings in the aftermath of the Series X All Access shitshow and trying to work out whether going digital with the PS5 would allow me to be able to grab one should digital editions become available. Similarly whether I'd actually manage to get games cheaper buying digitally thanks to recurrent sales on gift cards for the PS Store on places like Shopto and CD Keys. If the digital pricing for games is matching physical release prices this time around, as opposed to either being £5 or £10 more for titles as has been the case up till now, I think I'd be OK jumping in on digital as I've already got a massive library of digital games on the PS4 that I've bought and got through PS Plus and it would potentially save in the long run thanks to, as I say, being able to get the gift cards cheaper online through aforementioned stores. Just curious thats all if there has been any wording as I've not seen any mention of it. Obviously finding a PS5 Digital Edition would be another matter but something I'm considering if it works out price wise for games as I'm fine with losing the disc drive for it and I'd really like to upgrade from my launch PS4 model to next gen especially ad I dread playing Cyberpunk 2077 on my launch PS4, probably won't be able to hear anything being said in game with how loud it would get (with the Series X I was purely the possibility of spreading the higher cost because I don't want to run through all my savings with home renovations that might need doing, i.e. might need to replace parts in my boiler, and I use my Xbox One as my main multimedia platform on top of Gamepass). If anyone has seen anything, let me know.
drahkon Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Ganepark32 said: If the digital pricing for games is matching physical release prices this time around This has always confused me. People say digital is more expensive than retail but in both cases the RRP is the same? Obviously some retailers sell stuff for less, but I don't see any digital storefront to match those prices ever. Expect PS5 games to be 80€ on the PSN store (or whatever your currency is). It's going to be interesting whether PSN credit will continue to be cheaper in some online offerings. It's quite easy to get 50€ credit for 40-45€. Edited September 23, 2020 by drahkon
Happenstance Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 I haven't seen much on digital pricing but my current plan is to buy some ShopTo top ups over the next few months so when the console is released I should be able to get some better deals. 1
Will Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 There’s no reason to expect digital pricing strategies to be any different to how they are now. I would expect launch pricing on PSN to be at RRP as opposed to a small discount you get ordering a physical copy online. You’ll be able to buy top up cards with pretty much the same situation as you have now. I’d say if you’d have been OK with digital only on PS4 you’ll be fine with it on PS5, if not, you won’t be.
bob Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 This has always confused me. People say digital is more expensive than retail but in both cases the RRP is the same? Obviously some retailers sell stuff for less, but I don't see any digital storefront to match those prices ever. Expect PS5 games to be 80€ on the PSN store (or whatever your currency is). It's going to be interesting whether PSN credit will continue to be cheaper in some online offerings. It's quite easy to get 50€ credit for 40-45€.I assume they mean a few months after launch.Physical discs tend to get discounted and bought for cheap, while digital copies take longer to get any sort of discount. Probably because physical copies cost people money to store, so they want to get rid of them sooner.
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