Talking Point: What Are Your First Impressions of PS5?

I will leave a comment here next week!
Stay tune, (release date 19/11/2020)
How I feel

Updated 19/11
So I got the ps5!
Bought demon soul and godfall.. Astro is the sleeping hit! Its so amazing. Love demon soul.. The SSD wow! 😱 Love the Design.

It oddly looks and runs like a ps4 pro.

Here's a picture I took of the ps5.

Anyone else having this issue?

You forgot an option:

O Waiting anxiously for the Purolator guy to show up with PS5

@Ridwaano Same here!

@HotGoomba___Rebrand brilliant! Funnily enough that looks the same as mine and they said they wouldn't be making black ones 😂

I'll tell you on january 22 2021..

I hope to tell you around next week.

My first impressions of PS5 launch day is that Ori 2 is really stunning at 6k while I wait for a PS5 to play Miles and GoT on.

Needs another poll option for "I don't think of it as launch day more as a launch period of availability." - as in: US retailers didn't actually get them out the door in time to arrive for launch day.....

Edit: It's kind of a shame. The launch hype on PXB felt like a real launch - we did the whole hype thing while we waited for our units to arrive and tear into them and share experiences. But with the retailers backed up after the XSX launch, the PS5 launch feels really low-key. It's more of a soft launch. It's the release day on paper, but it seems like most of us in for the preorders wont' actually have one for some days, and we'll all get them on different days. "Yeah, there's a console, they're coming to you eventually, you'll get them over the next week or so." I think Sony didn't want to give MS too much breathing room, but I think their launch could have been more bombastic than this next week when the retailers weren't just scrambling to shove the boxes out the door whenever they're able, rather than treating it as a big new product launch.

Other than the brave few doing in-store pickups, I wonder how many preorders actually will be arriving launch day in the US? Don't worry UK & Euro friends.....we'll probably all have the same actual launch day, anyway

My first impressions are anxiety over Target not changing my shipping status

@Ridwaano _ifunny.co

My launch day goes like this: Ef auto-purchase bots!

Seriously, had a PS5 in my Wal-Mart cart at noon. Constant network traffic blasting Wal-Marts site slowed checkout to a crawl. Sold out before I could finalize.

I guess I will try again at 3PM.....though I am sure it will go exactly the same way.

Seriously, these sites need "I'm a real person" Captcha on these high-value items. Or lock items for a select amount of time while in the check-out process the way concert ticket sites work. Something.

It’s amazing so far. The haptic feedback is incredible, both the triggers and the vibration. The precision allowed by the triggers having resistance is amazing. It feels so good. I can’t wait to try out Demon’s Souls too.
@get2sammyB Did Astro Playroom ever freeze on you, like the whole console? cause it stopped for a moment, then went back, and now the whole console just froze on me.

@IronMike my thoughts exactly. I expected the site to be full of folk across the pond giving their first thoughts but literally nothing 🤷‍♂️

Demon's Souls and Miles Morales arrived today but here in the UK have to wait until 19th for PS5 to come lol

Still two weeks before Amazon delivers it here, so repeat this poll at a later date. =)

Hey, this is interesting, when you sort your library, there’s a PS3 option, but nothing shows up I’d you click on it. I wonder if they’re planing something?

Just waiting for FedEx.

@HotGoomba___Rebrand

@Jaz007 "The Baltic feedback is incredible"

Does it dish out fruity ales and borsch when you do something well? 🤣

The best part is I got an email to say my PS5 had arrived into the warehouse on Tuesday night so I could have had it delivered by today (I'm in the UK). Instead it's just sitting there waiting to be delivered next week...

The Demon's Souls case sure looks, er, like a game case. Thus concludes my initial ps5 impression in my household.

@HUMPERDOO lol. I fixed it just now, but I deserved that. 😂

I. L🖤ve playing syphon filter on my ps5.wow.amazing.word up son

I picked up mine posting my thoughts never crossed my mind. Sorry.. I have been enjoying Astro's Playroom for the last 6hrs. The haptic feedback is a very nice new addition to gaming. Along with using the triggers with a bow and arrow. The console is 15 & 7/8th inches tall. You could just say 16" inches.

@Jaz007 Doesn't that only display something if you've played some PS3 games on PS Now?

@Ridwaano

I already screwed my Miles Morales and AC Valhalla downloads up where I am now stuck with just the PS4 versions. Apparently it queues to install both....and I thought that was a mistake so stopped the downloads....now it will only install the PS4 versions not the PS5

@Jaz007 All in good jedt, man. I think you've accidentally struck on a winning idea for the ps6 controller though 🙂

Jest! Now who's got egg on their face?! 🤣

I will let you know... next year when I can actually get one.

@Ambassador_Kong Just waiting for Sony... to make more...

@jmac1686 I did the same for MM and Valhalla!

Picked mine up 8am in Sydney yesterday. Loving the console, controller and gameplay experience. However I have had a few system crashes and the wizard getting locked on the media apps selection page with no means of progressing.

I think most of my issues stemmed from connecting my PS4 external drive before starting for the first time. Samsung 4TB hdd ended up corrupted for both. Luckily it just contained game data, so downloading/installing everything again.

Ending on a positive note, family is blown away by the controller and launch games. It's a very big console, but a great one so far.

If anyone here has there PS5 already, snd happens to have PSVR, and the free adapter, and a 3D blu ray (massive ask I know), could you check to see if you can still watch it in 3D in the PSVR? Apparently the PS5 can’t output stereoscopic 3D but...I just can’t believe they’d take such a feature away. Films are still being released in 3D, if your know where to look...

I think it would be pretty cool if Amazon (Canada) wasn’t holding my damn PS5 hostage in their warehouse & still waiting to ship it!

Absolutely fantastic! Love it so far!! The dualsense is the best controller I've ever used and its amazing how much faster literally everything is. 3D audio with headphones on and the adaptive triggers are absolute game changers. As impressive as both are at launch I cant wait to see what can be done in a few years! All you guys waiting for deliveries/next week it's worth it!

EDIT: also Miles Morales is GOTY, yup

@Odium HELLO ME!!!!!!

Setup was really easy it I had an issue with the transferring of games and save files I got an error message after a few minutes once the actual main screen came up. Unfortunately I had to go to work so I didn’t get a chance to look at what happens but definitely really excited to dive into it tonight!

Been screwed by bots on wal mart twice.

I’ve got two more chances.

@Wsritucci37 the struggle is real, at least I finally got my shipping notification.

@Jaz007
Is this maybe for the list of games played via ps now? If you have ps now could you try streaming one and see if it shows up? Very interesting if not.

Got my confirmation today finally. Will be dispatched the day before release day by Game...chances of it actually meeting a next day delivery? Not great these days.

Mine has been marked as "Shipped" since this morning and it claims it will arrive today but I am pretty skeptical at this point since it isn't out for delivery. It is Amazon and they are delivering until 11 PM now in my area so it is theoretically possible which means I will be checking that tracking number every 10 minutes until 11 PM only to be disappointed.

I would say at least I know I am getting one but until I have it my hands I won't be convinced.

@jmac1686 Did you figure out how to fix that or are you stuck with the PS4 versions still?

Mine is due to arrive tomorrow. Hopefully early in the day as I have much longer work days this weekend and will have less time to mess around with it.

@B_Lindz first impression... it's big.

Second impression... it's ugly.

The 3D audio is incredible, and Demon’s Souls may be the best looking game I’ve ever played. You don’t under those good the audio is until you hear a dragon flying overhead and it’s terrifying.

I'm impressed with the PS5 overall but do NOT like the Dashboard at all. I guess it is something I have to get familiar with. Now if someone could tell me how the heck to shut it down from the console software itself?........Geez......complicate!

I had the PSVR adaptor show up on Tuesday and Miles Morales(bestbuy) arrived today. Walmart hasn’t shipped the system yet and it’s beginning to look like Monday at the earliest for that and Amazon Is a complete bust giving me the middle of next week estimate for demons souls and sackboy.

Still getting used to the new user interface but I'm loving it other than that. First game I played was Astro's Playroom, which is a legit awesome game that I hope gets some DLC. Played a bit of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a great game as well. Also decided to give Streets of Rage 4 a try to see how good backwards compatibility is and it played really well. Overall really liking the new console.

I’ll have to come back to this article sometime next year.

@Kidfunkadelic83 maybe there busy with there new toy I dunno

I will receive my launch games tomorrow, alongside my Pulse 3D headset that I managed to snag at last second today...but the console is only getting here next week (hopefully!) so...yeah x)

@radic202 I'm not at home, but you can press the PS button once and I believe the power option should be along the bottom.

Waiting for Target to finish "preparing for shipment" and send it already - - arrrgggggg waitinggggg!!!!!

Still getting my head around the UI, not a big fan of it currently.
But loving the controller, had my old mind blown a few times playing Astro last night with some of the haptic features!
I do like the led light on the console itself, looks very cool playing in dark room.
Yet to try any of my other games, and picking up Cold War today so got alot ahead of me!

Yeah, the UI seems a strange. I went to do the quick menu, but it's no longer there. And to close an app or game is more involved it seems. Also appears that the system for partially downloading a game, then playing it while it downloads may not be there for PS5 games (Spider-man: Miles Morales anyway). Haven't played with it much, just picked it up last night (NZ) and setup. I'll play with it when I have more time.

It arrived!!! Amazon actually did deliver it on launch day.

Some early impressions:

• It is freaking huge
• The interface is a radical change and I don't know how to use it yet
• The interface looks really appealing and makes it feel like it really is a new system unlike the xbox
• The Game Library is much much improved. The ability filter by source is something I have been wanting on the PS4 forever
• There are some other oddities like I can't figure out how to play Hozizon Zero Dawn. Because it groups it together with the "Art of Horizon Zero Dawn" it always launches that instead of the game.
• I can't figure out how to install DLC or see what DLC is already installed

It hasn't been released yet. I'll let you know when it's out.

I’ve got the games I want to play delivered demon’s souls, assassin’s creed Valhalla and Spider-Man MM ultimate edition but the ps5 for me isn’t out till the 19th.

wheres the "they decided to ship it a day late" button.

@Salt_AU yeah, I ended up figuring that out. I was like, where's the power option and close option, so funny.

I'll definitely agree with you, the console was so easy to set up, even copying data from the PS4 and settings. So good.

When I get home, I'll have a proper play with it.

Received mine on the same day as my LG CX 77 was installed. Talk about crazy and awesome timing.

Only tried it for a few hours, but a few of my initial impressions:

• It is not only big, but it is SOLID. But it did fit in my entertainment console...somehow.
• Like a few others have said, the UI takes a little to get used to, but it really is slick and feels like a true evolution. Feels next gen. Very snappy, high-end look, and love the ease to get into the game.
• Was figuring the reviews on Astrobot and the controller may be exaggerated, but wow...what an upgrade from PS4. Everything about it is great. But, the skating...wow, you really do feel you are skating. Bravo to Sony.
• Miles Morales opening was so well done and only possible with the SSD. Game was literally non-stop for first 30 minutes.
• The city in MM felt so much more alive...character facial animations will likely still improve over time as they are okay, but the raytracing and active draw distance are awesome.
• PS Store will take getting used to, but so much better integrated and feeling part of the UI than the PS4.
• Even running MM in Fidelity mode, never heard a whisper from the PS5. Very quiet.
• Did I mention the controller is awesome?

Great start Sony.

Ha, I'll let you know my thoughts when the supply finally catches up! I'm in no rush, I'd just use it as a Super PS4 for the foreseeable future anyway, but I'm hoping I can get one early next year. Kinda disappointed in Sony regarding the stock issues, but then this is what EVERY console launch is like...

@Gravity_Bear

Thanks my Friend it was where you said it was and it worked. Much appreciated

The beginning to my console was a little rough because I was unable to transfer data from my PS4 and I am still unable to do so, this has made my launch day a little sour because the only game that I wanted to play is a PS4 game that I have a digital license for, with a download speed that is unfriendly.

I am without a next generation game until next week and I really did not realize just how much it would affect my launch. I went over to astrobots for a little bit to experience the changes to the controller and they were so enjoyed that it led me to almost be upset about the lack of these features in any of my PS4 games. had to stop and consider whether or not I wanted to run out tonight and grab a PS5 game instead of waiting a week. My launch day has been up and down, but overall just the dual sense controller is enough to make owning a PlayStation worth it. While the dual sense controller may only bring technically minor changes to feedback and the trigger resistance, they are still very welcome and I feel as though the absence of them would make game playing less complete.

This has honestly been depressing with all of the bots/resellers/crashing websites. Tried for hours last night and today, no luck. Almost ready to give up until next year... but we will see.

I sure do miss lining up in person for these launches.

Anyway, I am happy for everyone that has secured a console, play some Demon’s Souls for me!

@radic202 Glad to be of help.

@JoshuaTChandler Have you tried going back to the system settings, there's a transfer option there. I'm guessing that you were on the same network /router (I had mine wired). I had my PS4 turned off and then turned it on when it said and held the power button on the PS4 until I heard a single beep when it asked me to.

I don't know if this helps, but I thought I'd mention it.

@jmac1686
"I already screwed my Miles Morales and AC Valhalla downloads up where I am now stuck with just the PS4 versions"
Have you tried downloading the PS5 games through the PS App on your phone or via a webbrowser ?
That should be easiest way to solve this I guess.

Love it. Astros playroom has been really good and I’ve only played demons souls for a. Little

I love it great job Sony

My impression is that isn’t true that Sony is neglecting Japan. It’s just that they seem thinking the World revolves around USA and PlayStation biggest market Europe is like a second class place.

In other words, in Europe we can’t have impressions as we haven’t received any PS5 yet.

Aside this little sad rant: guys I heard of issues with external hdd, like when you put the PS5 on stand by / sleep mode, it’s like unplugging the HDD without ejecting it and so you need to rebuild the database. Is that true?

Its fantastic, its just missing some quality of life features like folders, and themes. You also now have to update your controller which is different, im in the process of painting the sides flat black, gonna look sweet.

@Jaz007 im loving that it is absolutely silent, and i love the design.

I've heard legends of people owning a PS5, but no one I know has yet been able to secure one. My first impression is that it might be a myth.

I absolutely love mine so far. Love the design. It's amazingly lightning fast. The graphics are pure HD. Love, love, love. However, I would be happier if you could still use and have a theme. And, I am not a fan of the new setup for the PS Store on the PS5. The PS4 was more user friendly.

@madcow78 As for the database thing, it is something that is happening to some people intermittently. It doesn't happen every time and hasn't happened to me yet. That being said, reports of the issue are fairly widespread. I am thinking of disconnecting my external storage for now. Honestly, I have enough to play without it in the short-term.

@deathaxe rest mode.

Also, I have been using external storage with my PS4 Pro for quite a while and never had that problem on PS4.

As for the witcher, you aren't going to wait for the free PS5 updates that are coming next year?

@deathaxe Those USB adapters/enclosures are very hit and miss. I was originally planning to go that route but I couldn't find anything that really was reliable. I ended up returning them and just using a prebuilt external SSD.

That being said, I just disconnected my drive on the PS5. I will wait and see if they patch the issue for a few days.

I am with you on Cyberpunk. I will be waiting for the next-gen updates.

I finally got around to playing a bit of my PS5 yesterday and last night.

I really like the UI even though having the little menu on the bottom is weird but I'll get used to it.

The haptic feedback and adaptive triggers on the Dualsense are awesome. It gives me the same sense of glee as the Index controllers do.

Only thing is, I had Astro's Playroom freeze on me during the SSD Speedway. I just held the power button the PS5 until it beeped and turned off, waited a few minutes then turned it back on and everything was fine.

Kinda afraid to keep playing my PS5 cause of the freeze in Astro lol. I'm afraid of ruining the console with Spidey, Sackboy or Demon's Souls.

But other than that little freeze scare I'm really loving the console.

Been having a blast with Astro since my system arrived this morning. Really impressed with the DualSense controller too, it truly does add immersion. And beyond excited to jump into Demon’s Souls tonight after the wife goes to bed, especially after reading the Game Informer review. Umbasa!

@Odium wow dark times. I got mine today...Thursday seems like the dark ages 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Wsritucci37 mine came in early afternoon yesterday, my daughter was asleep, son and wife were distracted so I managed to play Astro and Godfall for about an hour. Then I jumped on to Sackboy last night. So much new and shiny things to play with!!!

The Ps5 is over rated as all it does on assassin's creed Valhalla is crash. Demon souls works fine but how many other games crash all the time ? I can't get the game updates but the system software updates I can get on disc despite people saying otherwise. My PS4 is on software v 8.00 from game updates alone proving you don't need to download updates. The Ps5 should have been recalled...simple as. Not everybody has or wants the internet let alone afford it.