Happenstance Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Happenstance said: To be honest that's where I was hoping I'd rebought it for that very reason. Other than emulators I haven't added any other non-steam games to my Deck yet so now seems as good a time as any to test it. Well it's working in the desktop mode but not when linked into the basic gaming mode that I'd prefer to launch it from so I'll probably just leave it for now and rebuy it when it's next on sale.
Julius Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) According to Tom Henderson, the PS5 is set to get a new model next year...with a detachable disc drive. This model is reportedly set to replace the current models. Quote The PlayStation 5 is set to get a unique overhaul in the middle of FY 2023, with the new console launching around September 2024, say sources. Sources familiar with Sony's plans have shared details under the condition of anonymity outlining the next iteration of the PlayStation 5. It's been suggested that this new console will completely replace the A, B, and C chassis that have been in production since the console's launch. The console, currently named the D chassis PlayStation 5, will have almost identical hardware to the existing consoles already on the market. The most surprising new feature of the new this new PS5 though, is that the console will have a detachable disk drive. The detachable disc drive will be connected to the PlayStation 5 using an extra USB-C port on the back of the console. It's understood that this new PlayStation 5 console will be sold on its own, or, in a bundle with the detachable disc drive. It's also understood that the disc drives can also be purchased separately, so, if it gets busted, there's no need to buy an entirely new console. Sources have implied that although the new detachable disc drive is portable, it will not ruin the aesthetics of the console and will attach to it without looking external, presumably meaning the new PlayStation 5 will look similar to the existing model. However, the new detachable disc drive could entail that the new iteration of the PlayStation 5 will be slimmer and lighter, which is something Sony has been trying to implement effectively with its latest PS5 models. It’s understood that Sony is anticipating producing 18.5 million units of the new PlayStation 5 console in FY 2023 and only 12 million units of the A-C chassis consoles as they begin to be phased out. Sony Interactive has reported that as of June 2022, the company has shipped over 21.7 million PlayStation 5 consoles. If these production figures are to be believed, it suggests that the company is expecting a significant ramp-up in the next couple of years as hardware components start to become more readily available. Edited September 19, 2022 by Julius
drahkon Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Julius said: This model is reportedly set to replace the current models. Will most likely streamline production and hopefully increase the console's availability
Happenstance Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 I'll be interested to hear more about that, sounds like an odd change but if it makes consoles easier to repair it could be good.
Hero-of-Time Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 Given the rate that digital sales are overtaking physical, this doesn't surprise me. It makes the all digital console the main SKU going forward but gives gamers who want discs an option. As Drahkon said, it will streamline the manufacturing process. I also wouldn't be surprised if this is the format used for their next console. There were rumours MS were also looking to do doing something similar for the Series S but nothing has surfaced yet.
Julius Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, drahkon said: Will most likely streamline production and hopefully increase the console's availability Yeah, I think you're right about that. Also, with the detachable disc drive either being bundled in or sold separately, I think that in light of the recent pricing changes for both the Digital and Disc Editions of the PS5 as a result of the current economic climate, this is a great opportunity to give people the push to buy the console at a Digital Edition price of £389.99 rather than the Disc Edition at £479.99, and then at some time down the road, leave it up to them to pick up the detachable disc drive. And if they never pick up the detachable disc drive? Well then, PlayStation get the even greater benefit of more digital sales! Got to imagine Xbox are considering it for the Series S, I swear there were rumours dating back to the all-digital Xbox One S that they were planning on something like this.
Ronnie Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 If the people who bought digital versions will also be able to use the external disk drive, then cool.
drahkon Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: I also wouldn't be surprised if this is the format used for their next console. Yup, if by that point the entirety of gaming hasn't left physical copies left for dead
Happenstance Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 I've definitely almost completely shifted to digital only for my PS5. Obviously did it years ago on PC but it took me this long to do it for console. It was mostly the cheaper price of physical games that kept me buying them.
Hero-of-Time Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, drahkon said: Yup, if by that point the entirety of gaming hasn't left physical copies left for dead It's certainly heading that way and was stupidly accelerated thanks to covid. I do wonder if physical games will be able to remain in the market. I think of how CDs and DVD/BluRays are still around despite the mass market streaming most things but I dunno if you can compare those industries to the gaming industry.
Happenstance Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: It's certainly heading that way and was stupidly accelerated thanks to covid. I do wonder if physical games will be able to remain in the market. I think of how CDs and DVD/BluRays are still around despite the mass market streaming most things but I dunno if you can compare those industries to the gaming industry. Yeah I think it is a harder one to compare. Games when downloaded will still play the same while blu rays still tend to be superior to their streamed or digital versions. Plus you still get a load of extras which are mostly unique to physical movie discs. Granted it's not the majority these days but there's still a big enough audience for physical media in movie/TV discs. The recent release of the 1-6 Star Trek movies 4k boxset being an example of this when they released the 1-4 boxset to guage interest and the sales were good enough to justify more (and annoy all the people that bought the 1-4 boxset). 1
drahkon Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 Wanna see a wonderful display of my video gaming skills? The Messenger brings it all out: Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler And this always gets me Spoiler 1 3
Happenstance Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 The Messenger went on sale on Steam this week so I bought another copy to use on my Deck as well. 1
Hero-of-Time Posted October 2, 2022 Posted October 2, 2022 Rumour time. Quote If you thought The Last of Us Part 1 divided players up on whether or not a game needed a remake, prepare yourselves as it has been revealed to us that PlayStation is now remaking or remastering (details are still unclear) Horizon Zero Dawn, a game that is only five years old and had its sequel released earlier this year. Our source didn't elaborate whether or not this was a "built from the ground up" style of remake, however we were told that the remake features an improved lighting system (ambient occlusion, and such), overhauled textures. and better animations, with new character models to match those found in the sequel, Horizon Forbidden West. Outside of that, we were told there is big focus on bringing the accessibility options that the sequel introduced. Different graphic modes will also be available, though that is a given since most PS5 games have a performance, quality, and uncapped performance to take advantage of VRR (variable refresh rate). For gameplay changes themselves, there are some subtle improvements, mostly those being the quality of life improvements the sequel brought. It wasn't confirmed whether or not we would see flyable mounts, or a glider, though we suppose that is unlikely given to their story related importance in the sequel. As it turns out, the Zero Dawn Remake/Remaster isn't the only Horizon related project that is in the works, as we also learned from other sources (info collaborated with our original source) that a team (presumed to be Guerrilla Games) at PlayStation are currently developing a Horizon online multiplayer game for both the PS5 and PC. Two sources have verified that the project is in indeed real, with a third giving some brief details that it may feature a form of co-op. Customization is said to around the different tribes established in the Horizon franchise, however, we have not been able to verify either that, nor the details on whether or not the online would feature any sort of co-op, or PvP. Hilarious, if true. This is another game that doesn't really need a remaster or remake. Again, if it is true, to me it's another disappointing decision by Sony. I just can't get on board with them in this generation.
drahkon Posted October 2, 2022 Posted October 2, 2022 HZD remaster? Blergh. Horizon multiplayer game? YES!
Ronnie Posted October 2, 2022 Posted October 2, 2022 Hey Playstation, how about instead of another pointless remake of a five year old game, you give gamers some actual exclusives to play on their shiny new PS5. TWO YEARS into the lifespan and in terms of big games: - Returnal - Ratchet - Demon's Souls That's it. Maybe I'm the only one who's PS5 has been gathering dust for most of this year but man, it's been a shocking generation so far imo.
killthenet Posted October 2, 2022 Posted October 2, 2022 I can kind of understand it if they're just bringing it up the same spec as Forbidden West, basically tweaking things slightly to implement accessibility options and take advantage of new graphical capabilities of the updated Decima engine but it does sound like they're taking the same sort of approach as The Last of Us Remake. No doubt they'll charge full price for it too. I haven't played Zero Dawn yet but I have the Complete Edition in my library, which has been patched to take advantage of PS5's extra power so it really doesn't seem necessary to go to the trouble of making a brand new native port. I don't think it's entirely fair to say that the only first party releases are Returnal, Ratchet and Demon's Souls (the cross gen releases haven't been held back as much as they might have been in previous generations) but there has definitely been a dearth of games that take full advantage of the new hardware. I haven't really noticed, I've still got plenty of PS4 games to play through, but I can see how it would be worrying to more die hard PS fans to see major studios getting tied up working unnecessary ports of very recent games.
Hero-of-Time Posted October 3, 2022 Posted October 3, 2022 6 hours ago, killthenet said: I can kind of understand it if they're just bringing it up the same spec as Forbidden West, basically tweaking things slightly to implement accessibility options and take advantage of new graphical capabilities of the updated Decima engine but it does sound like they're taking the same sort of approach as The Last of Us Remake. No doubt they'll charge full price for it too. Part of it is probably to tie in with the Netflix show and create more brand awareness, just like The Last of Us HBO show. If they charge full price for the thing then they will upset an already annoyed fanbase. There are so many other IPs they could use if they wanted to bring something back but it seems they are really doubling down on their 3rd person, cinematic adventure games. I've said it before i'll say it again, Sony and Microsoft have really disappointed this generation. Both are two years into it and both haven't really done anything substantial yet. With the way things are in the world, not to mention how long it takes to make these massive games, cross gen will continue to be a thing for a while and these newer consoles won't get their chance to sing for a few years yet. I still go back and forth whether or not to just sell my PS5. The thing just sits there doing nothing for most of the time.
Hero-of-Time Posted October 3, 2022 Posted October 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, bob said: There's a HZD show? Yeah, it's in development at Netflix.
Hero-of-Time Posted October 3, 2022 Posted October 3, 2022 Looks like the rumour us legit and more leaks could be on the way... Quote A document featuring several announced and unannounced Sony Interactive Entertainment projects—including a remastered version of Horizon Zero Dawn for PlayStation 5, and Horizon online multiplayer project for PlayStation 5 and PC—was recently shared with Gematsu. Gematsu was able to independently verify several titles listed in the document with multiple sources familiar with their development, including the Horizon titles.
drahkon Posted October 3, 2022 Posted October 3, 2022 Well, if there's a showcase planned for this year it'll most definitely leak beforehand. Time to avoid the likes of ResetEra and reddit
Ike Posted October 3, 2022 Posted October 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: I still go back and forth whether or not to just sell my PS5. The thing just sits there doing nothing for most of the time. It's the best way to play PS4 games though.
Hero-of-Time Posted October 3, 2022 Posted October 3, 2022 54 minutes ago, Ike said: It's the best way to play PS4 games though. My PS4 Pro does the job nicely. I've mentioned before that I use my PS4 for things like Prime, Netflix and D+, so it's the console I use the most. I bought the PS5 for new software but it just hasn't happened.
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