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Nice feature for Premium subscribers - it is a game changer for the select few who will forego or even sell their console and just get the portal+PS Plus Premium.

It would be cool if it applies to all your "owned" games claimed through one of the tiers of PS Plus.

In the future it would also be nice to stream games you own on your personal game library. That would make it a true handheld console.

Next edition should have a small amount of storage and be able to play simple games offline. Shouldn't take up too much space or weight.

My Black Friday wishes for myself:

1: New headset
I have an old, worn-out Sony MX3 bought some years ago to play PS5.

I would be interested in the top-tier Sony headset for PS5 if the price is right. Otherwise, I prefer to buy the SteelSeries Arctis Wireless Pro for PS5 (the new Nova is tempting too). Or even the Audeze for PS5. Is there a headphones guru out there who can accurately attest to which headset is best in terms of value for money?

2. The PlayStation Portal
Technically, my workplace PC and private Android-phone has given me an acceptable experience playing my games away from the couch, or home even, so this is only if they somehow choose to discount it (enough) for me to bite.

My daughter has taken my TV, so... here I am plotting my revenge.

@johncalmc

Stop saying the thing we're supposed to think for ourselves out loud!

I swear if Oliver doesn't deliver immediately I'll have him court martialed.

@ChrisDeku

I stand corrected - I fell out of love with D2 though

Bungie, Haven and Firewall turned out to be idiotic, self-defeating acquisitions.

But they were also walled-off targets, unproven in output and quality (Earlier iterations of Bungie were proven, but the current Bungie seems drained for talent) and ultimately irrelevant when brought to the fold.

I would like it to be a studio who can make the games I like, but I think From software's track record is great and they're the most 'relevant' group of Devs in these past few years not counting CDR Projekt Red and Larian (who makes my dream games).

As an owner of the launch digital console and with my TV being without OLED, 120 hz, and VRR, I cannot find enough reason to switch to PS5 Professional.

Also, I have subbed to EA Play and will therefore play Jedi Survivor at a patched state looking better than the Pro-version. All for the price of 1 dollar. Also, bundled in are FIFA 25, Deadspace and Immortals of Aveum.

I am happy - and my wallet is full

Somebody in this community recommended me picking up the EA Play subscription for a cheap playthrough of certain titles in the library.

I found an offer for one month 85 per cent off (1 USD). I thought that I could try Deadspace, Immortals of Aveum and, of course, Jedi Survivor.

I think they're crazy to offer these games for 5 dollars a month, and then to try and poach people with 1-dollar offers, but I'll bite.

I remember that her acting combined with the character combined with the adaptation made it so I just hated Sansa (TV series), then the new X-Man happened and same thing happened (I didn't even see it because of the casting choice).

However, seeing it again (GoT) changed my attitude towards her acting completely. Maybe the only time that a revision made me do a 180 in opinion.

Devandra Banhart makes this one special for me. I used to listen to this song a lot.

This, then, has to be my favorite PS ad.

I struggle to recall any others.

@KoopaTheGamer

Damn, I would have liked somebody to bond with over the sticker shock of modern day graphic cards. There are cards for sale that cost more than 5000 USD.

You write it is a bad deal - I haven't upgraded myself and are doing some form of trade-in math in my head even though I could easily just buy, I guess I ultimately agree that it is just short of an acceptable deal for me. I realise that selling my PS5 on the pre-owned market will only get me halfway there. As time passes, it isn't likely to get any better, so I am stuck wrestling with my good senses.

@KoopaTheGamer

Why not voice your opinion on Apple phones and Nvidia graphics cards?

You've much work to do!

Follow this link to see some exorbitant prices: https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?storeName=GPUs-Video-Graphics-Cards&pageTitle=GPUs+%2F+Video+Graphics+Cards&N=100007709+4092

@get2sammyb

And I would add that among gamers, SONY is a kind of Apple-Eco system with many products available to fill or compete in certain niches.

There's even room to grow - they're competing both for the couch and the gamer chair. You could have a Sony screen, console and headset. It is a PC set-up.

I really hope that Sony visits Jade Raymond as soon as possible so that they find out if I am correct in saying Fair games is vapourware.

I either bought Divinity 2 or came very close to it as its price was the lowest ever in a digital sale recently.

I will check the price at Black Friday, but I haven't finished BG3 and that has solid replay value.

But yeah, cool to see a native version if it means improvements.

I will of course support people who feel like they might want to be called this and that - but that is kind of it.

I don't want people to make irreversible choices nor do I want popular culture to cater to the 0,1 per cent all the time.

Therefore, it is a victory for humanity that cancel culture and their proponents failed so utterly and fantastically.

I listened to the podcasts about the Rowling-controversy and the criticism over her legimate concerns (both about irreversibility and about protecting biological sex) is often legitimate itself actually. But the campaign against this game created a severe backlash. 30 million copies are not rookie numbers.

Hyped through the roof. A live-action sounds fun!

Fair review.

If you listen to Sacred Symbols you'd be interested in how this game is doing, but it seems the old GOAT SH2 is the better horror choice.

I have heard from reliable sources that you can very easily pirate Playstation games on PC, so why would anyone ever buy a game from them?

They should honestly do better and make sure it is unpirateable. Require a verifikation every five minutes or something. Otherwise, pull the games from the platform. DO NOT GIVE IT AWAY FOR FREE at competitive platforms, Sony.

Also, do not waver from having them sign in. There are adult crybabies who will cry about anything that isn't crystal meth shot directly into their veiny eyeballs.

This weekend I'm playing FF7 Remake for a second time. I like it, but combat isn't as revelatory for me as it was back in the 90's. I think they do OKAY with modernizing the game. I don't like how the level design is repetitive and the game certainly drags on in sections. And those "retcon" ghosts are annoying. 100 cutscenes of "wow, what are they" "Hmmphf, I can't get past them" just gets incredibly old. But it is a great game 8/10 game. I replayed this game to decide if I want to pick up the second part or not.

Also, on a slow burner I am playing The very first Ace Attorney game which is an okay experience. I got it on sale because I wanted some courtroom drama. It delivers that.

Also, I'm thinking about returning to BG3 which I left of after some time

I think that 2023 and 2024 has had so much to offer the average consumer that I'm spending way too much time thinking about games I don't own. It is the time of the year with good sales.

Backlog:
BG3
PSVR2 (RE: 4+8, Walking Dead: S&S)

Shopping list:

Hardware

• The PS5 Pro
• Portal

Software:

• Jedi™ Survivor
• FF7 Rebirth
• GOW: Ragnarok
• Spiderman 2
• Alan Wake 2
• Metaphor Fantazio (or P3 or P4, depending on the deals)
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard
• PSVR2 software

@NieR_Dark

Is it anywhere near the quality of Persona 5?

I feel like a third entry would be a downgrade in every conceivable way.

I am a bit confused, the review sounded pretty great from a reviewer whose taste is often aligned with mine, but then people threw some red flags about the game and after TLOU2 I listen to the people who warn others!

I actually don't want a Disney Fortnite-experience. There are plenty of quality games out there like Baldur's Gate III to play!

... One of the greatest joys of gaming is finding a gem... and then realising how much else there's on offer through DLC.

There's DLC like Kingdom Come where it expands and improve the game, and then there's DLC like The Spiderman where you get a watered down experience that doesn't really connect to the awesome main game.

I guess this might just be a new trend in the tripple-A space.

@StopBeingTribal

Guys, just stop and learn from the wine-drinking pidgin, will you? Even the name tells us this is, in fact, sage advise and I for one like it's gumption and can-do attitude!

Just open a good bottle of wine when ordering to lessen the blow of paying HUNDREDS of dollars for insignificant details about your little collection of printplates and cooling.

In summary, thank you for coming to my TED talk, where we discussed how face plates is a scam no true Scotsman would ever buy.

Just wait and see the pro face plates. They look really professional.

This game is going to blow the socks off of newcomers.

You'll see. YOU'LL ALL SEE!

@Barryburton97

1. Let's just say that you can't get a better deal for premium which is sure to rise in price at least 10 times until 2048. I think it is a fantastic investment that is paying off today, tomorrow and the day after. All the days until that day in 2048.

2. It is an incredible amount of time, but most likely Sony will honour the deal. Even as subscription services changes names and tiers, you'd think his sub will subsist.

I low-key think he is saving a fortune.

Okay - the game will be to my liking, I think.

The reviews read like it is Inquisition, but a weeee bit more Action Adventure? I initially wanted a more cRPG-feel to Inquisition but have bought all DLC and replayed it again and again. So this game MUST be for me.

I am consumed with doubt, but all signs (except for 6-10 metacritic scores) are positive.

@Foxhound

There wasn't any technical issues* - they just lost too much money and sabotaged it. Making it go away for months will make people forget it ever existed and stop earning points.

• I am applying the principle of Occam's razor.

@get2sammyb

Is this your first rodeo?

I redeemed my points for cash a long time ago when I closed my PS plus subscription.

Now I'm saving up for the 15.000 points Astro Bot game. I have 600 points, so yeah almost there.

PS Plus stopped giving points!? That's petty....

As I am pretty sure the universe revolves around me, I don't think it was coincidence that PS+ stopped giving points right after my subscription ended. So, my bad guys, but think of all the FOMO I didn't suffer from.

Thank you for the reminder!

@Gewertzx

I was listening to kitboka on YouTube, who scams the scammers, and let me tell you. Scammers are among the most nice and helpful people you'll find. So sure, even if I was told it was a scam I would preorder (haven't yet, though)😄

Great review👍

Didn't know about this game before, but the review makes me want to try it at some point.

The problem is gamers like me have chosen to end their subscription to online play and I cannot get myself to actually buy a digital game at full price unless it's a 10-game. I am aware this is a better package than most new releases, btw.

I might even dare to scoff at GTA 6's eventual price of entry and wait it out, but Kingdom Come 2 will be picked up IMMEDIATELY regardless of reviews.

@get2sammyb
Nausea or frustration? Really the latter.

But yeah, I totally understand if you're happy about the decisions Sony has been making it might hurt to read how others are distraught by what is and what could have been, and what will come and what would've come. Don't take it personally.

Excellent comic legs, Doh'ny.

Even if I were contracted to write satire on Doh'ny pictures I would not have come up with the "SIE Live Service Centre of Excellence".

Inaugural members includes
Sackboii: A big adventure (the always offline version)
Concordia (only for real accordians)
Fairgame$ (games as a charity)
Factions II (in a non-playable state)
Destiny II (the destiny II killer)
Robot Boy (next dlc is ps6-based, coming sooner than you think)
Major League Baseball (available only on GP Ultimate tier)
Gran Turismo 7 (Requires VR2 headset)

Only a fool would not fear the 🥱 emoji from our moderation team.

Therefore, I would just like to state clearly, I also want the story patched.

Let's do a face swap with Joel and Abby. That would make everything fine and dandy.

I will hold out for the Free 10$ remaster of this patch.

Hard to read this piece of news and not think that they are readjusting their reality.

This game NEEDS more work to be accepted by gamers. It is NOT going to sell as well as projected when funding for this game was settled, and therefore the DLC (some of it may be included in the main game after all) are brought down in scope and vision (or the petty vision they had was shot down).

Also, I think they may be wrong in creating a lumbersome character for a game that requires feline agility and finesse. If 50 per cent of the game is wrong DNA, then people will feel like they wasted time on perfecting the true Assassin's Creed experience.

You're sending out menus months in advance of when we can eat🎃

It is hard to settle just for three. Hard choices.

My top five:
1. Kingdom Come 2 - I am just so excited and hype bar is filled.
2. GTA 6 - What is there to say about the level of anticipation for this game at this point.
3. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (actually voted for Atom fall, but this is the true nr. 3) - Sounds like the perfect game movie.
4. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - will I like the combat system?
5. Ghosts of Yotei - Can I get excited for 'more of the same'?
6. Atom Fall (voted third, but adjusted for recency bias of just hearing about it in the video and getting excited about it) - Wow, your presentation has me stoked!
7. Amy Hennig's Marvel game is always going to sound interesting on paper.
8. Mafia: Old County - a mild interest. These games DO have such a special atmosphere, question is have they distilled it into a truly great edition?
9: Couldn't get into Deathstranding 1 - went stale on it, trying to do a delivery from the first 'base' or whatever. This game goes over my head. But as gaming event I look forward to read along as bystander.

@Toot1st

Only if you miscalculate your needs and current prerequisites and what the PS5 Pro offers.

It is more correct to say that you overspend, but if you get 300 dollars for the old PS5, your investment is more like 400 dollars.

If you choose to stick with the PS5, you are well awarded.

If you choose to purchase the Pro, you are also awarded.

You literally can't lose with this.

@GamerGuy1970

This guy gets it!

Congrats on getting your pro - but be careful with losing all your PS5s. You could have one in the bedroom streaming the PS5 Pro.

• • • • • • *

I could use a Pro to feel like a kid again and maybe squeeze an ounce of extra performance. I could also use a Portal, and a Steamdeck. I could just go out and buy those things, but I am a cheapskate.

My phone is a quite good Semi-portal even if the input is screentouch. There's some lag and... artifacting? But I have made due with so much worse before, and this is a free feature.

There are several obvious reasons why DLC isn't coming.

1. This will sound harsh, but I think it HAS to. SONY's Playstation branch is a somewhat failing company with a near incredulous strategy of paying crap developers a ***** tonne of money for absolutely nothing in return (proof: see Haven and Concord. Concord is the biggest disaster in gaming history that just keeps getting bigger (every month, 700-1200 developers are getting their very high salaries in return for absolutely nothing. Same as Jade's crew of crooks and *****)). Just remember this when, in three years, all these Haven and Concord employees are going to be without jobs and they will bitch and moan about it. They will be among the last people in the world who are deserving of our sympathy.

2. Insomniac employees are literally carrying everyone else on their back, so they have to work on experiences that are short and expensive. This means no dlc, because sales numbers will tell you that the adoption rate is between 20-40 per cent for owners of the original game.

3. The dlc of the original Spiderman was cheap and very boring. The original game was not expanded, and for me at least I hate DLC that tacked on the main game as an afterthought. For it to work for me, it HAS to be integrated into the original game. Now, it sounds like the sequel, at least for some, sorely needed to expand upon the original story. The holes will be filled with new full-price entries.

Ace Attorney: Phoenix Trilogy - a fun chill out game. Whets my appetite for sequels, if the mechanics improve or something.

Final Fantasy vii remake - probably going to near-plat it as I'm kinda replaying and doing everything this time around. I just don't know if I am in for the sequel, I have issues with this game.

Demo of Metaphor - just dipping me toes.

@Nowings

Are you saying that Playstation games are free on the PC?

As far as I remember, the dlc of the first game was not part of the main game and largely forgettable. Therefore, it is not a great loss, but it will accelerate discounts and thus accelerate when I pick this title up to play - if I can even be bothered with the two sequels Ragnarok and Spiderman II. They are on my to-buy list, put in the gaming cellar of my hypothetical backlog.

Even on a discount, I find games expensive now a days, but you get definitive, patched, discounted and expanded experiences often with DLC if you wait long enough.

@DennisReynolds

Seems like you are part of a very small elite of smarmy conceits who are wrong about the game - all games receive patches, even the ones that offer most users no problems at all.

Money greed. It seems as if people deliberately went after them seeing the monetization as a malpractice.

Now their money greed cost them dearly. Lesson not learned.

Seems like a great remote play game.

I might wishlist it.