Poll: What PS5 Information Do You Want Most?

It want to know about Playstation plus.
And how they going to counter Gamepass

Just price confirmation. It will either make or break my decision to be a day one adopter

It's all about the games.

I only want to know if my ps1 and 2 discs will work. If they don’t no drama I’ll get the disc less version. But I kinda want to know this before I preorder as other than that I don’t need a disc drive as all my gaming this gen has been downloaded via the store and I already have a decent UHD player.

Release date followed by release day games and PSVR support. I would like to know absolutely everything about it. But from those options, they are the important ones for me. I’ll be buying it day one regardless of the price.

@Ridwaano i don't think Sony needs a subscription because they make so much money selling their games.

They already show games, so now i want to know: Price.
And see some "magic sauce" features demonstration.

it'll cost £550 quid out sum time 2021.

I do want to know how it will match or surpass Microsoft's Backwards compatibility, I hope they don't half-ass it and do take it seriously.

Price > release date > launch games

Stuff like the UI I can figure out when I pick up the machine. Everything else I need to know before hand

Price-wise, it'll be between $499.99 and $449.99. I don't believe for a second that they're going to opt for PS3 pricing when one of their biggest markets is teetering on the edge of an economic depression.

Unless they're hiding something, the big first-party game will likely be Spider-Man, which will launch alongside a smattering of unexciting third-party stuff.

I would like details on how it'll run PS4 games, though. Or, more precisely, how it'll enhance them. If there's not a big framerate boost for PS4 games, I doubt I'll be bothering with it any time soon.

I already have ideas and expectations for Price (£500) , Release Date (November) and Launch Games (some already revealed). Plus I like to see the UI and experience it fully in person after purchasing.

For me, I’m more interested in how VR works and to what extent does BC work, PS4, PS3, PS2 and PSOne? That’s the real points of interest for me

Price will be same as was with PS4. And little less for digital edition.

From that list I guess price would be most important. Launch games would probably be a close second everything else isn't really as critical for me personally.

PRICE! is the only thing left I need to know.

(Launch Date) is November 2020.

(BC) It will play close to all PS4 games. I own a PS4 pro don't really need it.

(UI) Icon you click on to start your games.

(PS Plus) would be nice to know details, but I can cancel if I do not like it.

(PS VR) I expect the breakout box is built into PS5 and I new PSVR headset to come out in 3 years.

Whilst price is a fairly obvious one, I'd like to hear a bit more on the features. How is the b/c feature going to work, &/or if existing games may need patching. Own a fair few indies so like to know they'll work. Also about possible enhanced modes or not. Not expecting anything beyond ps4 b/c but would be a bonus.
UI & other ps5 features eg the create button. What's the cooling features. Any changes with the psn services & psn store therein?

I want to know if one will be made in Black.

Price?
Odd answer.

We all know the price will be revealed sooner or later. If you plan on being an early adopter you should've saved money in advance. If that wasn't possible for you, then being an early adopter may not be wisest decision.

I really can care less about price and release date.
This sort of info is a given anyway.

BC is what I care about the most. Of course, this is not for everyone.

The other options are good options! 👍

Price or release date as I don’t care. I just want to preorder it.

Everything plus hands on and teardown

Backwards compatibility for me. I want to know if I can play PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 games on it. I know that I will be able to play PS4 games, but this just isn't enough for me. I have never had a PS3, I want to play many PS3 exclusives which have not been ported to PS4.

Ooh, I couldn't pick a single one of those options. I want all of them, especially 'other'...
Other being, "Are you wining and dining Gabe Newell, Sony"?!

Yeah, I really want HL: Alyx on PS5.

I NEED PS3 BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY

Price, launch games, launch date.

Launch games. We know PS5 is coming out eventually, so next best thing is launch games imo. Price will go down eventually!

Scratch PSVR from the list and Sony need to show all of the above really. Microsoft too. We need to know launch dates, and we need to know launch price clearly, by August we'll be roughly 3 months away from launch, we normally know this stuff way before then. We also need to see the console in use, how will the UI work, what sort of experience will we have when turning the thing on and in day-to-day use? We also need to see the launch line up of games, and then to see far more of those games in detail. I don't think that's a big ask from consumers really.

You know I need to know that price lol

Backwards compatibility. If it won't play every PS4 game I have, I'm not getting it. I don't have room for another console in my entertainment center.

Price is the biggest factor for me. Backwards compatibility is another big point for me. If it's guaranteed to play all my PS4 games without issue, then I'll be much more likely to trade in my old console. Then there's backwards compatibility with older consoles. I'm guessing that won't happen since all the rumours about it have long gone silent, but being able to play PS1, PS2, and PS3 games would be a big deal to me at least.

Just PS Plus info, my PS4 isn't going anywhere anytime soon, but i'd like to add PS5 games to my library like i did while i didn't own my PS4

I want price, but I also want to know if/when a PS5 Remote Play App is going to be available.

Price and how backwards compatibility will work. What games are launching with it?

Price. So I can set the money aside

Price isn't that important, those who have committed to being an early adopter are going to end up buying it regardless. What is important is the software that is going to ship with, or nearly with, it.

I really want to see the user interface. I thought the PS4's UI while a major step up from the PS3, was a bit too visually cluttered, and I'd like to see how they redesign stuff like game icons or the various apps like the PS Store. I'm also willing to bet the superior SSD means either shorter or possibly no splash screens when launching games or apps.

Release date, so I can book annual leave in at work!

When can I pre order it?!?!

It could cost 1000 euros and I wouldn't care! My money is reggie!

Of those options, I most want clarity on the backwards compatability situation, or lack thereof. I realistically won't be getting a PS5 until 2022, so I don't really care what the launch price, date or titles are, as they're all irrelevant to my own next-gen timeline. What I want to know is how thorough the BC will be? If I remembered correctly all they've confirmed is "the top 100 PS4 games" have been thoroughly tested, which in my brain means all of the CoD, FIFA, Assassin's Creed, GTA, Red Dead, Madden, NBA2k and Sony first party titles will work perfectly. I don't play most of the mega popular franchises. I want to know if my collection of indie titles will run AND, probably more importantly, if I can access them through the PS Store on PS5 - or do only disc-based PS4 games work on PS5? My PS4 collection is probably 60/40 digital to physical and I want to know what my options are down the road. I'm somewhat tempted to go digital only with PS5 if there is a reasonable savings to do so and proper incentives in terms of getting your old software on your PS5.

Beyond that, sure, I would love to hear previous generations of PS software works on PS5 but I highly doubt it.

I just want to know when I can preorder!

price wise I wouldn't be surprised if they were waiting for MS to announce there's first and then maybe swing 50 quid either way for profit or damage control

Price!! The longer they’re leaving it feels like the more it may cost.

Games and games until end...

Open the next event with the Silent Hill soft reboot, then let us know that FromSoftware is working in a new exclusive IP for the system (after they are done with Elden Ring), and end it with Kojima telling the world he has an horror new IP in the works.... Showcase the new UI using Spider-man: Miles Morales with another game. Done! It is a wrap... You got a a winner.

P.S. realistically, I can see them showcasing the new UI using Spider-man: Miles Morales and revealing a new game, hopefully the rumor Silent Hill soft reboot. Plus a tear down of the system and whatnot. BC with older generations (PS1, 2, and 3) I do not care whatsoever.

price guess: digital for $450, disk for $550. DF suggests actual price difference is between $25-50 per unit accounting for disk and digital revenue. I think Sony will charge more for disk model to subsidize the digital model and drive its price down (eg they both cost around $500 all things being equal). They will probably run out of stock either way given covid.

Why only one option? ; ) I want a full breakdown of the system and tech. Also see PSVR in action, and MORE games!

Availability AND extent of remote play, as usual. I don't care for the price - it's not like ANY of my monthly wages or bonuses can accommodate that of a big-ass home console at a time, let alone a new-gen with blackjack and SSD. But will I save up for this home console? Only if it proves to be one I can actually play in the scheduling realities of a fully employed adult's life.

If it doesn't, PS4 will simply remain my only home console for several more years to come... or until Sony gets a bright idea like cutting RP support on the Vita side completely. 🙀 knocks on wood But then again, I'm not sure if this function taxes PSN all that much by itself.

@Medic_Alert how are you still repeating this stuff?!

• We’re expecting backward compatible titles will run at a boosted frequency on PS5 so that they can benefit from higher or more stable frame rates and potentially higher resolutions.

The only titles that would need to be updated by the developers are ones that don’t work which should be few and far between:

• We believe that the overwhelming majority of the 4,000+ PS4 titles will be playable on PS5.

This information has been known about for MONTHS now. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Source: https://blog.playstation.com/2020/03/18/unveiling-new-details-of-playstation-5-hardware-technical-specs/

Just like the Nvidia 3080 and AMD Big NAVI launch.

1. Price
2. Street Date

@Medic_Alert It would also be a massive sound of back pedaling for those people that claim nobody wants to play old games on new hardware that they've been spouting for 7 long years.

Not fussed about price, date or back cap.
Just give me demon souls and I'll be happy for a couple of months 🙂
I'll be buying both day one if I can get a pre order in, so it's all about the games from there on...

@majklpetr No way thats for sure.

Launch games and launch window games I’d like to know please.

Along with everything else!

@akabling06
Does not need to be a subscription like Gamepass. More like they need to increase the value of ➕ plus!
Or remove the need to be online like xbox maybe going to do

@Ridwaano PlayStation + is already fine honestly, it’s better than gold lately that’s for sure. As far as them maybe removing the need for gold, they might but the new requirement for online play would be gamepass no doubt. They’re not going to make online free when they are the ones who came out with it in the first place and it would be a major loss to their balance sheet.

Also when you switch it on, does it say 'Welcome to PS5' in Jim Ryan s voice?

@Ridwaano. And ps5 will still outsell x box.they dont need no gamepass.🤔.ps5 will sgt slaughter the x box.atttention.word up son

games available on day 1. if that's massively unappealing, then its price and when it's coming out are irrelevant to me. so far, there are only a few games that are piqueing my interest and i'm not convinced they'll be available straight away. the third party cross-gen stuff seems like the usual annual/bi-annual snoozefests i wouldn't be buying on PS4 anyway if next gen wasn't happening.

don't really care about backwards compatibility (i'd be more interesting in it playing PS3 games than PS4 ones to be honest).. and having seen so many terrible UIs over the years, so long as it's not as horrific as some versions of Windows, i doubt it'll be something i can't figure out after 5 minutes.

the only issue with price for me is if the disc version is massively overpriced compared to the digital version. do they think we're idiots not to see they would be asking us to part subsidise the digital version to make it a more attractive price?.

@Medic_Alert this is not like Microsoft’s 360 backwards compatibility - they’re just going to work. Right away. Your expectations that they’re not going to is just plain folly.

As far as your other comment, we’ll revisit this after the system’s released and you’re proven wrong.

@jbreez00 I always like it and when i have it i never use it. Never played PS1 games on my PS2 or PS2 on PS3 and with the slim when they made the games available it only made me dissapointed. P

@Medic_Alert sure thing bud. As I said we’ll revisit this when the system is released and you’re proven wrong.

Edit: as to the why are they testing question; to check for any issues obviously as they already said. Code can be funny like that.

1. Backwards compatibility breakdown
2. Price
3. Release date

Launch windows are generally very rough when it comes to new games so I feel backwards compatibility is the most needed info at this time. Especially as there was a lot of unclear messaging back in March.

Just care about a UI demonstration and more info on BC. I'd love for them to surprise us with PS2/PS1 support. But I dont care about it supporting there disc. I just want them to pick up where the left off with the PS2 initiative. I have no problem rebuying those games with better resolution/framerate and trophy support. As far as the price goes I dont really care as long as it's not over 500 were good.

@Kefka2589 completely different scenario. They had to change every game to make them compatible. Something that doesn’t need to be done between current gen and next gen.

@Ridwaano Sony is the market leader so they don’t have to change anything, and probably won’t adjust anything due to the fact that they aren’t really focused on increasing the user base.

Only release date for me so I know when to book time off work. Price I'm OK with unless it is PS3 level of prices, and launch games I'm not too bothered about as I've got a huge ps4 backlog which I'm confident a vast number will be payable.

Sony really needs to define the benefits of upgrading beyond 3D audio, and loading screens, because we already know that the graphical jump is an obvious no show this time around. We don’t even have actual launch game confirmation . This is already the most lackluster launch for both systems in history. I’d even prefer they waited another year if it meant we’d get worthy games, rather than expanded dlc. Three months to go, and the only confidence these companies can give us is that these systems will be released without compelling content.

@themightyant this. To be fair the main reason I want a release date, and I guess a price, is so that pre-orders can open and I can reserve one. I don't mind too much as long as I get it this year, but I don't know what logistics will be like given this is looking to be one of the most popular consoles on release (trying to remember where I saw the polls)

How are launch games so low on people's priorities? For me that's the most important, we all have a rough idea how much its likely to be but I'd much rather know what I'm going to be playing

The launch lineup and what we can expect to release in 2021 is what I’m looking forward to hearing confirmed the most.

@carlos82 that’s what I’m saying. I don’t even see a game I’d want to play yet. I hate buying a $600 console on potential alone!

l want to know EVERYTHING! and l wanted that info in feb this year. this new gen seems to be dragging now, l just want all the info available for xsx and ps5. come on boys, lay ya cards on the table and show us what you got...

I want price, backwards compatibility, UI features, new features, are you going to match Microsoft supposed free online? Games probably most importantly but ik they’ve already shown us games Tbf... Come on Sony sell me this PS5!

A UI demo, prices for extra storage (the new SSD, not HDD), and to know how it's going to handle things when you inevitably fill up that internal storage and have to put things on an external HDD.

Price won't deter me, funds secured LOL
Will get the disk one because I'm planning on donating my PS4 Pro and it's the only Blu-ray/DVD player in the house.
Would love to know more about backwards compatibility!

BC is big for me.This will be my first Playstation. I want to play a ton of PS4 games and I hope they will run better than ever. Witcher 3 with better frame rates and shorter load times? Spiderman at 60fps? Horizon Zero Dawn at native 4k? Just waiting Sony... it’s August. Sigh.

Price I'm not that bothered. It could be high but then they could be creative selling it and offer a mobile phone-style plan for the console with ps plus thrown in. Haven't worked out the numbers but offer it for let's say £40/month on a 2 year contract. Stuff like that could be done.

I voted for... PSVR integration. Simply because I know the least about it.

I chose launch games, as it's my biggest concern for the PS5. If all we're getting from Sony is Spiderman & Astrobot, that's a bit weak...
Honestly, I can't shake the feeling that both the PS5 & Series X just aren't ready to launch this year, or that they shouldn't.

@AJDarkstar That's the problem... "I believe".

It's all guesswork and supposition. We can all speculate on the if's, but's, and maybe's, but they've been quiet for too long.

I actually suspect that the spec and details aren't finalised yet, or at least weren't until very recently, and that's why they haven't revealed too much... in case things change.

We just all need to know when we can play Bugsnax and we're good.

ALL of the above! And the announcement of Uncharted 5 launching alongside PS5... Honestly, it’s such a missed opportunity if they don’t.

I’m really keen to know about PSVR (including whether RE8 is compatible).

In terms of price, I'm budgeting £500 for the console; anything less is a bonus that can be spent on accessories or games. You don't need the announcement of price before you start saving for it; if you're planning on being an early adopter then you should already have this in hand.

UI demo would be nice, but it's not particularly necessary to see before I buy. Happy for.it to be a nice surprise.

We already know the launch window, so I'm expecting November - maybe 20th. It's not urgent info though; we'll find out in due course.

PSVR has been confirmed to be compatible with PS5. No further comment needed really - although would be nice if my PS4 camera was compatible.

The only thing that I want to hear about is BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY! Most of the other options are temporary and related to launch; get them out of the way and it no longer affects your gaming life. BC is an ongoing impact on my gaming life. I need to know whether PS1-3 games will play on it. Then I can de-clutter my TV unit and not have 4 separate PlayStations plugged in - each with their own set of 4 controllers. That's a lot of shelf/drawer space cleared up! (And a ton of CEX credit!)

It also means that I can get into some old games that I've been wanting to play but haven't because I've been spoilt by instant suspend/resume functionality of the PS4. I want to play PS2 games without wired controllers and memory card management. I want a console that can play them all so that my games are safe from retro hardware obsolescence. GIVE ME FULL BC ON PS5!!

@Ridwaano they already have PlayStation Now which has many more games, they're downloadable, and they have been adding more new titles to their lineup. There may be a few more brand-spanking new games with Game Pass, but PlayStation Now has several hundred more titles to choose from, and it's streamable.

@Jacko11 I believe the PSVR won't work with the new Dual Sense controllers. But, you can use your Dual Shock 4 and Move controllers with it.
The PS5 will improve the video quality of PSVR titles, but maybe only a tad more than the PlayStation 4 Pro does.
They announce they will continue to work on PSVR games for the PS5 but you'll need the old controllers to play.
Then again, maybe the new camera can track the Dual Sense somehow.
What I would love to see is that they make a surprise announcement that the new Astrobot is indeed playable in PSVR. Or, better yet, the new Ratchet and Clank. Wishful thinking.
Perhaps they reveal their plans for the PS5VR? I want to say it will be wireless which would mean either 1) it will be entirely standalone with inside-out tracking which would make it pretty expensive, or 2) it will feature low-latency wireless video streaming.
One other thing I think would be a smart move for Sony is that they strike up a partnership with Twitch and develop robust tools for content creators/streamers- allowing for custom overlays, interactive chat, and low-latency broadcasting (among other things).
More wishful thinking, but I hope they revive the SOCOM series with built-in clan management, leagues, ladders, and custom stat-tracking.

@themightyant "Game Pass really shines a light on brilliant smaller, often indie, titles that may otherwise be easily ignored."
The very same can be said about PlayStation Plus. So many great indie games I would never had thought about buying.
And, you also have PlayStation Now which offers over 800 games to play. 800.

The more I think about it, the more I think Sony is going to emphasize game streaming and content creation. I mean they renamed the "share" button the "create" button. I think they recognize the importance of this. If they're going all-in on the idea, expect lower latency and integrated tools for content creators- no more need to hook your console up to a PC to create pretty overlays. That would make the PS5 the console of choice for streamers.

I want to know if there's going to be more games announced for launch. So far I'm only interested in Miles Morales on Day 1 and that's not enough

@ColonelWEKurtz
It ain't Playstation now that I am thinking about.
More about Playstation plus ➕ since they going to remove ps3 games. And vita felt it ain't worth it, so I want it to be free online! 😊

How PSVR works and looks on PS4, including setup (breakoutbox required, dedicated PSVR usb port on back of console?)
4K UHD movie disc information.
Storage space, how to replace the SSD and prices for internal SSD's with more storage capacity.

I want to know ONE thing only : is GT7 gonna be a launch title , and , is it gonna be just good or bloody awesome

Esp. when Forza is probably 2 years away from launch...

@Kefka2589
Totally agree with your view on gamepass. I think its brilliant only if you love xbox 1p games. However you ll need spend more money to buy the multiplat you really want. I even prefer ps+ regarding 3rd party because at least the games I get always are available as long as I have ps+ (they don't go away)
I dont want the all digital trap either.
People should be asking for better GGold and better ps+(because they are compulsory anyway) instead of these rental services.

@JohnKarnes

PSVR processing unit included would actually be something that would make me consider an upgrade sooner. I have a V1 headset and have found that an HDMI switcher isn’t a perfect solution. I’d prefer to have the V2, but can really justify the upgrade. If PS5 had the HDR pass-through included, then that’s a big bonus. But I still think that comprehensive backwards compatibility with older Sony systems would really help to sway the decision. Regarding PS3 compatibility, there is the issue of the problematic Cell processor and the fact that such a large number of PS3 titles are already available on PS Now, which means perhaps it is unlikely we will see PS3 games supported. I’d love to see games (including disc support) from all Sony systems on the PS5 and really hope they go down the Microsoft route, rather than start selling more older games on the store.

to be honest, i dont care about the price. im not rich, but because at the end it will go down or i will sacrifice and buy it.
i dont care about the size, because it will still sit in the same place i intended for it and it changes nothing.

Im mildly interested about the features it will have and the VR evolution, because it will affect my experience.

What i am really interested is, what will it bring to the table in terms of quality? and what games will come out? With all this talk of prices going up, i have no intention to buy spend 500 euros on a console that will boast a rehash of a title released 2 generations ago.

I'm excited to hear about the UI and what kind of nifty features they'll have waiting for us. What initially sold me on the PS4 (i mean, I was already sold by the time they talked about this, but whatever) was the way they described being able to stream a game, have someone watching you play, be able to invite them into the game and take over playing it or play with them. That whole presentation was amazing. I think that SharePlay is still an overlooked feature of the PS4. I hope they just expand on it and make it better on PS5. At this point we already know they are going to have the superior selection of games, it's probably safe to say the price is going to be either $399 or $499 (both quite doable for me) and we know that the Xbox won't be able to do anything that is SO much better it's going to blow our socks off. From what I know thus far, the PS5 is in a clear 'winning' position for next gen.

I just want to know if my Logitech g29 is going to work on it,

Price for the disc drive model will be £600 or less, that's fine. When can I pre-order from Amazon UK and when will it arrive when I do, that's what I want to know. Also by the time it gets here Cyberpunk 2077 should be available. That's a game that's worth the generational leap alone. I think both Sony and CDPR know that, too 😂

Release date and price. I think we can gleam from the June event what the launch games are, the ones we already know from the event + comments since that are "Holiday 2020" (So Spider-Man Miles Morales, Deathloop, Bugsnax, Kena, and Jett, plus third party titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla releasing then, and also Cyberpunk being a day-one patch to allow PS5 play). I just want to know when it's out and how much it is. My guess is early November and £500 for disc version (something like £450 for digital edition).

Definitely a mix of the last few options for me. First and foremost I'd like to see the UI and "extra" features that go alongside the games themselves. Then I'd like to know about backwards compatibility and PSVR2.

I feel like I know what to expect from price and date really, and to be honest I'm unlikely to pick up day one so it's less of a concern.