Can we have an update to get ride of the ridiculous “invite” system? There’s one car that I’ve been trying to buy for months and months and it’s locked behind an invite. I’m grinding a marathon everyday just to get lottery tickets.
@LavenderShroud it’s completely broadband speed dependent and the recommended minimum speed is waaaay wrong. Previously I had 25Mbs connection and it was utterly unusable. Luckily I have 1Gbs now and it works a charm.
The comparison to Nintendo is a bit tenuous. I've no issue with remastering WiiU games for Switch as a) the WiiU sold so poorly - some people don't have the hardware to play them, b) WiiU games don't play on Switch. PS4 games can 100% be played on PS5 so any remaster is purely for a slight graphical polish-up and loading time issues.
One massive problem with this is that an Antstream subscription on any other platform won't be accessible on PS. So if you have Anstream and can play on PC/Mac/phone you have to pay again the whole subscription fee to play on PS.
Bit disappointed. I've got EAPlay so I'd be getting FC24 anyway. Lightfall is just DLC again for Destiny 2 that I have no interest in (again). Tunic looks fun though.
From a simple perspective it looks like execs directed studios to make live service game as that was perceived to be the cash cow. Customers don't want these and so the burden of this failed decision falls on the workers at the coal face, whilst those responsible for the mis direction pick up their huge bonuses..... It is ever thus.
@JDCII I’m in the same boat. My TV is 1080p and I can’t see individual pixels so a 4K or even 8K screen isn’t a priority for me (esp as the max size I can fit is. 50” screen) so a PS5Pro isn’t going to do much for me.
@AaronBayne thanks. My internet connection at home isn’t great but if this is better than the experience I’ve had with iPhone and backbone I’m looking at it more favourably.
I’m still wondering if the connection is any better using this than a phone and the PS app. Despite being in the same room my phone and PS app for remote play isn’t great. I’d hoped this had a better ‘direct’ connection.
Is he talking about game streaming? Paying for Gamepass and streaming the games to a PS5 - for the majority people the infrastructure isn’t anywhere near good enough. Unless you’ve got full fibre to your home (and with OpenReach doing such a dire job even in suburban locations) most of us are years away from being able to do that.
Personally I couldn’t care less about COD. Not being able to play Starfield (after presumably a good deal of work on the PS5 version was done) and also Elder Scrolls 6 being something else unavailable is what annoys me.
I’m similar to a previous poster. I went premium for PS1/2 and PSP ports. (I can’t stream PS3 as my broadband is only 25Mbs). The number of PS1/2/PSP games has been woefully small.
@sanderson72 you can do this with a MayFlash adaptor. Works really well except for the few games that utilise the pressure sensitive face buttons (that the DS4 and DualSense don’t have)
@Flaming_Kaiser don’t they normally do regional variant covers? I recall Stroll being in the cover of the Canadian release a couple of years ago. Maybe he’ll be on the cover on copies released in Netherlands?
Had a PS1 and PS2 but defected to X360 in the PS3 era. Bought one later then went through PSP, PS4, Vita, PSVR, PS5, PSVR2. At one stage I even had the PSTV. Currently regretting selling my PS2 and looking for another.
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Re: Five More Cars, New Events, and More Cruises into Gran Turismo 7 with Latest PS5, PS4 Update
Can we have an update to get ride of the ridiculous “invite” system? There’s one car that I’ve been trying to buy for months and months and it’s locked behind an invite. I’m grinding a marathon everyday just to get lottery tickets.
Re: Hands On: PS Plus Cloud Streaming Is a Game Changer for PS Portal
@LavenderShroud it’s completely broadband speed dependent and the recommended minimum speed is waaaay wrong. Previously I had 25Mbs connection and it was utterly unusable. Luckily I have 1Gbs now and it works a charm.
Re: Ridiculous Rhythm Game Trombone Champ: Unflattened Toots onto PSVR2 Next Week
Always happy to see something come to PSVR2. I saw an orchestra conducting sim on PC VR. That’d be amazing.
Re: PS5, PS4 Fans Are Worried Cash Rewards Have Been Removed from PS Stars
In the UK: £5 and £20 option seem to have gone, only £10 now
Re: First Astro Bot PS5 Speedrun Level Is Out Tomorrow, the Rest on a Weekly Basis
I’d like a mode that makes the challenge levels more accessible. I’m just useless at them!
Re: Sony Appears to Leak Many Games from State of Play
Again a forlorn hope of some 1st party love for PSVR2 is sadly dashed.
Re: Reaction: Why There Are So Many Unnecessary PS5 Remasters for Games That Don't Need Them
The comparison to Nintendo is a bit tenuous. I've no issue with remastering WiiU games for Switch as a) the WiiU sold so poorly - some people don't have the hardware to play them, b) WiiU games don't play on Switch. PS4 games can 100% be played on PS5 so any remaster is purely for a slight graphical polish-up and loading time issues.
Re: The Crew Motorfest's Generous PS5, PS4 Update Looks Like an Entire New Game
Didn’t really look at this at launch but might give it a go now it’s on sale. £20 or £30 for deluxe. Is the season1 pack worth it?
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
I’m still on a 1080p screen so no use to me.
Re: Antstream Arcade (PS5) - Instantly Add 1,300 Retro Releases to Your Console Collection
I don’t know why is like this. They could’ve released a free client like Star Trek online. Same sub and purchases transfers across platforms.
Re: Antstream Arcade (PS5) - Instantly Add 1,300 Retro Releases to Your Console Collection
@elhozzo there is on PC/mobile.
Re: Antstream Arcade (PS5) - Instantly Add 1,300 Retro Releases to Your Console Collection
One massive problem with this is that an Antstream subscription on any other platform won't be accessible on PS. So if you have Anstream and can play on PC/Mac/phone you have to pay again the whole subscription fee to play on PS.
Re: Online RPG Blue Protocol Shutting Down, Western Release Cancelled
Why are studios pouring so much money into online only games when it’s clear that people don’t want them?
Re: Microsoft Leadership Reportedly Want No 'Red Line' Stopping Xbox Games Coming to PS5
I just want Rare Replay.
Re: Many, Many More Xbox Ports Plotted for PS5, New Speculation Suggests
I just want Rare Replay.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for May 2024 Announced
Bit disappointed. I've got EAPlay so I'd be getting FC24 anyway. Lightfall is just DLC again for Destiny 2 that I have no interest in (again). Tunic looks fun though.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for April 2024?
Is anyone else finding Medievil impossible to add to library? I’m on PS Plus Premium and the only option is to add to cart for £7.99.
Re: 14 More Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Today
Anyone else unable to get Medievil? It’s requiring payment.
Re: Astro Bot Joins the Party with Yet Another Free Sackboy: A Big Adventure Costume
Just give us Astrobot on PSVR2
Re: PS Plus Premium's Cloud Streaming Is Much, Much Better Than You Think
My old broadband was 22Mbs and it was unable. On 1Gig it’s a pretty good experience. I wish though they’d enable it on PSPortal/Remote Devices lay.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for March 2024 Announced
Feels cheap when F1 23 is already “free” on EAPlay sub.
Re: London Studio's PS5 Live Service Fantasy Co-Op Game Will Never See the Light of Day
From a simple perspective it looks like execs directed studios to make live service game as that was perceived to be the cash cow. Customers don't want these and so the burden of this failed decision falls on the workers at the coal face, whilst those responsible for the mis direction pick up their huge bonuses..... It is ever thus.
Re: The Last of Us Multiplayer Project Is Officially Cancelled
Good. Focusing on proper single player games is the right call.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Specs Could Leak Very Soon as Dev Kits Go Out to Studios
@JDCII I’m in the same boat. My TV is 1080p and I can’t see individual pixels so a 4K or even 8K screen isn’t a priority for me (esp as the max size I can fit is. 50” screen) so a PS5Pro isn’t going to do much for me.
Re: Mini Review: Teardown (PS5) - Delightful Voxel-Based Destruction
No invert-y. Unplayable for me
Re: Teardown
Was looking forward to this but no option to invert y. Ridiculous!
Re: Hardware Review: PS Portal Is the Perfect PS5 Companion (For Some)
@AaronBayne thanks. My internet connection at home isn’t great but if this is better than the experience I’ve had with iPhone and backbone I’m looking at it more favourably.
Re: Hardware Review: PS Portal Is the Perfect PS5 Companion (For Some)
I’m still wondering if the connection is any better using this than a phone and the PS app. Despite being in the same room my phone and PS app for remote play isn’t great. I’d hoped this had a better ‘direct’ connection.
Re: PlayStation Users to Be Considered 'Part of the Xbox Community', Says Xbox Boss
Is he talking about game streaming? Paying for Gamepass and streaming the games to a PS5 - for the majority people the infrastructure isn’t anywhere near good enough. Unless you’ve got full fibre to your home (and with OpenReach doing such a dire job even in suburban locations) most of us are years away from being able to do that.
Re: PlayStation Users to Be Considered 'Part of the Xbox Community', Says Xbox Boss
If that’s the case they wouldn’t have killed the PlayStation version of Starfield that was well into development work.
Re: UNO Makes a Surprise Appearance on PS5, and It's Part of PS Plus Extra
Not played this since I had it on the Xbox360 and the gameplay was rife with people getting their n** out on the Xbox camera.
Re: Sony's New PS5 Earbuds and Headset Get Release Dates, Pre-Order Details
If the earpads are leatherette plastic then no.
Re: Xbox Boss Promises '100% Parity' for Call of Duty on PS5, PS4
Personally I couldn’t care less about COD. Not being able to play Starfield (after presumably a good deal of work on the PS5 version was done) and also Elder Scrolls 6 being something else unavailable is what annoys me.
Re: PS Plus Premium Adds PS5 Cloud Streaming As a Perk This Month
Zero use to me. My broadband can’t even handle the PS3 streaming. Never got it to work for more than 5 minutes. 🙁
Re: PlayStation's Push for Live Service Games Hasn't Been Going Smoothly
Shock horror : Products that customers don’t want turn out to be unpopular.
Re: PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium Price Increases Announced by Sony
I’m similar to a previous poster. I went premium for PS1/2 and PSP ports. (I can’t stream PS3 as my broadband is only 25Mbs). The number of PS1/2/PSP games has been woefully small.
Re: Looks Like You Should Expect More Astro Bot on PS5
PSVR2 desperately needs an Astrobot game.
Re: 8BitDo's Latest Gadget Lets You Play PS1, PS2 with Your PS5 DualSense
Apparently this dongle doesn’t support DS3 on the PS2 (if you need the pressure sensitive buttons). The old Brook adaptor does however.
Re: 8BitDo's Latest Gadget Lets You Play PS1, PS2 with Your PS5 DualSense
@sanderson72 you can do this with a MayFlash adaptor. Works really well except for the few games that utilise the pressure sensitive face buttons (that the DS4 and DualSense don’t have)
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PlayStation Portal?
Does it connect via WiFi or directly if in the same house?
Re: PS5 Game Cloud Streaming in Public Testing Right Now with PS Plus Premium Members
This is an utter dead end for 90% of people until internet infrastructure improves drastically.
Re: Titanfall Series Director Cooking Up 'Something New' at Respawn
TF3 please with a proper single player campaign
Re: EA Sports F1 23 Brings Back Dramatic Story Mode Braking Point on PS5, PS4
@Flaming_Kaiser don’t they normally do regional variant covers? I recall Stroll being in the cover of the Canadian release a couple of years ago. Maybe he’ll be on the cover on copies released in Netherlands?
Re: PlayStation Beats Nintendo, Xbox to Another Sales Milestone
Had a PS1 and PS2 but defected to X360 in the PS3 era. Bought one later then went through PSP, PS4, Vita, PSVR, PS5, PSVR2. At one stage I even had the PSTV. Currently regretting selling my PS2 and looking for another.
Re: Cosmonious High (PSVR2) - Job Simulator Devs Return with a Vibrant, Playful Sandbox
@Max_the_German same. I just couldn’t get to the table!
Re: Cosmonious High (PSVR2) - Job Simulator Devs Return with a Vibrant, Playful Sandbox
Not having the option to smooth travel makes this a hard pass. I can’t get on board with teleport travelling.
Re: Cactus Cowboy: Plants At War
Gave it a try. It was terrible. Even for free.
Re: Yes, You Can Play Non-VR PS5 Games with PSVR2's Cinematic Mode
As I still have quite a few 3D BluRays it's a shame that 3D isn't supported.
Re: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition (PS5) - The Perfect Excuse to Replay a Masterpiece
Is there a reason why we can’t have 60fps and rat tracing but compromise on resolution at 1080p?
Re: PSVR2 Game Pricing Revealed as Pre-Orders Go Live
Gah! I ordered the PSVR2 without Horizon, figuring it was standalone at the same price. Didn’t realise it was a £20 saving.