Playstation 5 Console Discussion

[Hero-of-Time]

The list of some of the Sony developed games has leaked and it's a whole lot of nothing really. 

[Ike]

25 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said:

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.

Are they not available on the PS5?

The games load faster due to the SSD.

[Hero-of-Time]

1 minute ago, Ike said:

Are they not available on the PS5?

The games load faster due to the SSD.

I think all of them are apart from the Sky app.

Indeed they do.

[drahkon]

Was very surprised to see that today's firmware update wasn't only the good old stability stuff:

Trophies are now much more easily accessible through a card. No more holding down the PS button and then movie to the trophies.

Love that Sony keeps adding those little touches to an already great UI  

[Ronnie]

Finally a use for the activity cards overlay!

[Sheikah]

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.

I couldn't help but think of this post when Eurogamer posted this article today.

TL;DR but using consoles (and particularly the PS4) for watching catchup/Netflix etc. is incredibly energy inefficient compared to a Chromecast at least. Per the metrics a PS4 uses 30 times as much energy as a Chromecast while using it for streaming.

[Hero-of-Time]

2 hours ago, Sheikah said:

I couldn't help but think of this post when Eurogamer posted this article today.

TL;DR but using consoles (and particularly the PS4) for watching catchup/Netflix etc. is incredibly energy efficient compared to a Chromecast at least. Per the metrics a PS4 uses 30 times as much energy as a Chromecast while using it for streaming.

I've had a smart TV for years that has most of the apps I need but I still use the PS4. I actually have the internet features on my TV turned off. I think I updated it when I first got it (3-4 years ago) and have not connected it since.

[bob]

I couldn't help but think of this post when Eurogamer posted this article today.
TL;DR but using consoles (and particularly the PS4) for watching catchup/Netflix etc. is incredibly energy efficient compared to a Chromecast at least. Per the metrics a PS4 uses 30 times as much energy as a Chromecast while using it for streaming.

Presumably you mean energy inefficient?

[Hero-of-Time]

That's what I assumed Sheikah meant.

[drahkon]

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The DualSense Edge wireless controller will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $199.99 USD/¥29,980 (including tax)/€239.99/£209.99. In addition, the replaceable stick modules will be available globally on January 26 for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $19.99 USD/¥2,680 (including tax)/€24.99/£19.99.

Starting Tuesday, October 25, 2022 (while supplies last), in the US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, the DualSense Edge wireless controller and replaceable stick modules will be available for pre-order only through direct.playstation.com.

The DualSense Edge wireless controller and replaceable stick modules will be available for direct.playstation.com customers in these countries starting January 26, 2023, and will be offered at other participating retailers starting February 23, 2023.

 

 

Disappointed it's this expensive, but it is a premium product with some quality features.

Not sure when (if) I'll get one.

[Ronnie]

£210.

Amazing.

It'll probably have an even worse battery life than the current Dualsense too, if such a thing is even possible.

Edited October 18, 2022 by Ronnie

[Sheikah]

22 minutes ago, drahkon said:

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The DualSense Edge wireless controller will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $199.99 USD/¥29,980 (including tax)/€239.99/£209.99. In addition, the replaceable stick modules will be available globally on January 26 for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $19.99 USD/¥2,680 (including tax)/€24.99/£19.99. Starting Tuesday, October 25, 2022 (while supplies last), in the US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, the DualSense Edge wireless controller and replaceable stick modules will be available for pre-order only through direct.playstation.com.

The DualSense Edge wireless controller and replaceable stick modules will be available for direct.playstation.com customers in these countries starting January 26, 2023, and will be offered at other participating retailers starting February 23, 2023.

 

 

Are they smoking dope? £210?

Edited October 18, 2022 by Sheikah

[Ronnie]

£290 version announced as well, with an additional demo included:

[Hero-of-Time]

Man, Sony has been so out of touch since Jim took over. He really wants the PS brand to be seen as a premium product, doesn't he? Muppet.

[Ike]

They priced themselves out off a sale. Was looking to pick one up since I like the Elite series controller (mostly for the added weight).

[killthenet]

My copy of God of War arrived a day early - thanks Base.com! - so, even though I won't be ready to start playing for a few days, I figured I'd get the game installed straight away. Just put the disc in and it estimates its going to take 8 hrs to copy, I assume it'll gradually speed up but even so, thats pretty nuts. 

Edited November 8, 2022 by killthenet

[drahkon]

3 minutes ago, killthenet said:

Just put the disc in and it estimates its going to take 8 hrs to copy,

The estimates are nonsense.
I recently downloaded an 80mb patch and it said it would take 4 hours to copy. Didn't even take 5 seconds  

[Sheikah]

The estimates are nonsense.

I recently downloaded an 80mb patch and it said it would take 4 hours to copy. Didn't even take 5 seconds  

It usually quickly corrects itself. The hours estimate is based on averaging the connection speed every second, which at the beginning is typically almost nothing.

[killthenet]

It's mostly done installing after an hour or so but the estimated time left is disconcertingly climbing again - hope there isn't anything wrong with my disc drive...

[Hero-of-Time]

Sony are finally slamming the ban hammer on people spitting out garbage games on PSN. 

In recent months there have been more and more asset flip games being uploaded to PSN in order to make a quick buck. It's about time they done something about it.

[drahkon]

Better late than never.

Hope it'll actually have an impact. Retroactively, too, but I doubt that's going to happen. Not sure if it's possible without any legal ramifications.

[Hero-of-Time]

I figured I should be playing my PS5 more and so made a few purchases during the Black Friday sales, much like I do every year.

A couple of games (The Quarry and Shredder's Revenge PS5 version) have yet to arrive. Given the recent Royal Mail strikes, I fear they may have been lost in the post.

The controller deal was crazy. You got that and Horizon for £45. 

Plenty to keep me busy over the coming months, although TLOU has already been finished.

[drahkon]

Holy smokes. Awesome haul  

Plenty of incredible games. And Sonic  
Just kidding, no idea what it's like. Let us know, though  

[Hero-of-Time]

I imagine this will be the main model going forward.

[drahkon]

7 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said:

I imagine this will be the main model going forward.

Most likely.

Pretty smart move. This model will streamline production and might also serve as the "blueprint" for a possible Pro unit.

I would assume that the next generation will be completely digital, though. MS and Sony will most likely go that route, Nintendo probably not. They might invent a new medium because they can't help themselves. "Ethereal" game cards or something.