@MikeOrator The ps portal is a streaming device. This ps5 handheld or whatever it turns out to be, I'm assuming will let you download and play your games without worrying about internet signal.
I have a steam deck but I can't play my huge library of ps games on that now can I? I don't think you can compare handhelds to under the tv consoles. Two different experiences. I am interested in an alternative way to play said games and I know I'm not alone here or sony wouldn't be considering it. £600 for the luxury of taking my games literally anywhere I want to play is way more valuable than a slightly upgraded piece of kit that I already own.
@MikeOrator Well surely I can't be the only person to be in my situation. I was simply responding to another poster that didn't understand why anyone would see value in a handheld over a dedicated console. Please understand that everyone has different needs. I'm sorry I upset you by calling the ps5pro a scam. (Which it is).
@Northern_munkey Please allow me to explain. I would welcome one so I am able to play my games for once. By the time the kids are finished with the games in my house there's barely any time left for me to play. Being able to drop a set of headphones on and play in peace on a handheld is far more valuable than a so called upgrade that most people don't even a good enough tv to warrant the purchase.
I would happily pay as much as a ps5 for one, as long as I can download from my existing ps library. Having kids that game has severely eaten into my hobby, as far as ps goes anyway.
@Balaam_ I have 2 teenage sons and a wife. My time with games on my tv is extremely limited because they hog it so much. If it means I can hook up some headphones and play without arguing whose turn it is, I'm in.
1. It must be compatible with existing ps4/5 library. 2. It must be able to download games for use offline. 3. It needs to have a screen size on a par with the steam deck. If it ticks these boxes, its an easy yes.
SH2 is my favourite game of all time but those god awful character models and the rumours of story changes have put me off entirely. No thanks, I'll stick with my unmolested PS2 copy.
@ATaco I think if everyone just stopped buying digital until they fixed the stars scheme, it might give Sony more incentive to sort it out quicker? Just a thought.
Really happy with AEW, been wanting to try (but not buy) for ages. Should be a blast, if it's any good I'll buy dlc. Nice to see more psvr2 games on there. Seems the least they can do for all those who dropped big money on it, myself included.
@IamJT I too respect your opinion and it's ok for people to disagree. I also thank you for not losing your mind just because we don't agree. It is worth noting though that to say one thing in order to sell a product and then change your mind after enough pre orders have been sold, without prior warning is a massive fail, censorship or not.
@IamJT It's still goods sold to and purchased in good faith only to be sorely disappointed when what you have purchased turns out to be false. People have every right to be annoyed when outright lied to. I really think icky is not the correct word to describe this instance.
@IamJT Hey man, I'm just saying, that's what people are upset about. If I told someone I was fitting a white radiator in their house and turned up and fitted a black one because I thought it looked better, I'd expect the same kickback. Also Sony were refunding people based on this complaint.
@Weebleman Just thought I'd add a bit of context for those that might not know what the actual issue is. A lot of people trying to make it into something it's not is all, bud.
@Weebleman Not when you understand that the uproar (for the most part) was nothing to do with the outfits, but more to do with false advertising and censorship in general. I've lost count how many times I've had to explain this to people 🤦
Glad mine auto renewed last week. I totally forgot about it tbh. I won't be subscribing for another year. I fail to see how ea can give me anything new that can justify that extortionate price hike.
The drifting isn't the main problem for me, more that Sony flat out refuses to repair them out of warranty even though I'd pay for it. Very frustrating.
F1 for me as it's effectively the same as the new season anyway. I've been wanting to try out sifu for a long time. Hello neighbour for the kids who loved the first one. Probably won't bother with destiny (busy with Helldivers). Great month for me.
I think if there were a list of most played games it would help potential buyers make an informed decision about which games they purchased. I know if I were to buy a multiplayer game I'd definitely like to know how many people are playing said game before I bought it. Would be most helpful I think.
Never have I ever been so glad to be proven wrong about a game. Thank you stellar blade for not pandering to activists on the internet and changing the artistic design of your game.
I'm calling it now, stellar blade will be woked up compared to last time we saw it, disappointing 99% of it's audience. The other 1% that cried about it probably never was gonna play it anyway.
Just an update for anyone struggling with this issue. I contacted playstation support and they have manually added my points on. I would suggest anyone affected by this to contact them.
Same thing happened to me on boxing day. Went through Sony customer service and they gave me a ref number and said they'd be in touch. Still haven't received my points 🙄
Been keeping an eye on this, glad it's shaping up nicely. Patiently waiting for fantasy versus rising then I might pick up this bad boy on release, pending reviews or demo drop.
Although the tables are fantastic. I'd like to see them push the mature rating with hellraiser and saw themed tables. Saw in particular would make for a great addition I'm sure.
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Re: PS5 Fans Willing to Pay a Pretty Penny for a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation
@MikeOrator The ps portal is a streaming device. This ps5 handheld or whatever it turns out to be, I'm assuming will let you download and play your games without worrying about internet signal.
Re: PS5 Fans Willing to Pay a Pretty Penny for a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation
@charbtronic I bought a steam deck as an alternative way to play my pc games. My son uses the pc for school work, as well as playing games.
Re: PS5 Fans Willing to Pay a Pretty Penny for a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation
I have a steam deck but I can't play my huge library of ps games on that now can I? I don't think you can compare handhelds to under the tv consoles. Two different experiences. I am interested in an alternative way to play said games and I know I'm not alone here or sony wouldn't be considering it. £600 for the luxury of taking my games literally anywhere I want to play is way more valuable than a slightly upgraded piece of kit that I already own.
Re: PS5 Fans Willing to Pay a Pretty Penny for a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation
@MikeOrator Well surely I can't be the only person to be in my situation. I was simply responding to another poster that didn't understand why anyone would see value in a handheld over a dedicated console. Please understand that everyone has different needs. I'm sorry I upset you by calling the ps5pro a scam. (Which it is).
Re: PS5 Fans Willing to Pay a Pretty Penny for a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation
@Northern_munkey The ps5pro is a scam. No way I'm buying a console for that amount unless it has a disc drive.
Re: PS5 Fans Willing to Pay a Pretty Penny for a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation
@Jrs1 Mate I have 4 TVs and ps5s as it is. I'm loath to buy any more, no more room 😂
Re: PS5 Fans Willing to Pay a Pretty Penny for a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation
@RBRTMNZ I'm thinking it would be around £600 which would be acceptable
Re: PS5 Fans Willing to Pay a Pretty Penny for a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation
@Northern_munkey Please allow me to explain. I would welcome one so I am able to play my games for once. By the time the kids are finished with the games in my house there's barely any time left for me to play. Being able to drop a set of headphones on and play in peace on a handheld is far more valuable than a so called upgrade that most people don't even a good enough tv to warrant the purchase.
Re: PS5 Fans Willing to Pay a Pretty Penny for a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation
I would happily pay as much as a ps5 for one, as long as I can download from my existing ps library. Having kids that game has severely eaten into my hobby, as far as ps goes anyway.
Re: 74% of PS5 Fans Would Be Interested in a Handheld
@Balaam_ I have 2 teenage sons and a wife. My time with games on my tv is extremely limited because they hog it so much. If it means I can hook up some headphones and play without arguing whose turn it is, I'm in.
Re: 74% of PS5 Fans Would Be Interested in a Handheld
1. It must be compatible with existing ps4/5 library.
2. It must be able to download games for use offline.
3. It needs to have a screen size on a par with the steam deck.
If it ticks these boxes, its an easy yes.
Re: Silent Hill 2 Remake Dev Asks Fans to Give It 'a Chance'
SH2 is my favourite game of all time but those god awful character models and the rumours of story changes have put me off entirely. No thanks, I'll stick with my unmolested PS2 copy.
Re: Reaction: Sony's Billion Dollar Bungie Buyout Is Looking More and More Like a Blunder
Get them off destiny and get them to work on a new killzone multiplayer title.
Re: PSN Online Services Restored Across the Board
@ATaco I think if everyone just stopped buying digital until they fixed the stars scheme, it might give Sony more incentive to sort it out quicker? Just a thought.
Re: DOOM: The Dark Ages Rips and Tears Day One on PS5
I'll buy for sure, but as I get older and worse at shooters year on year, hopefully I enjoy it as much as doom eternal.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for June 2024 Announced
@invictus4000 streets of rage is a blast with couch co op. Not so much solo.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for June 2024 Announced
Really happy with AEW, been wanting to try (but not buy) for ages. Should be a blast, if it's any good I'll buy dlc. Nice to see more psvr2 games on there. Seems the least they can do for all those who dropped big money on it, myself included.
Re: Stellar Blade PS5 Quietly Adds Uncensored New Costumes in Controversy Aftermath
Doesn't make it ok. I remember the no man's sky fiasco, also colonial marines. These were definitely examples of false advertising.
Re: Stellar Blade PS5 Quietly Adds Uncensored New Costumes in Controversy Aftermath
@IamJT I too respect your opinion and it's ok for people to disagree. I also thank you for not losing your mind just because we don't agree. It is worth noting though that to say one thing in order to sell a product and then change your mind after enough pre orders have been sold, without prior warning is a massive fail, censorship or not.
Re: Stellar Blade PS5 Quietly Adds Uncensored New Costumes in Controversy Aftermath
@IamJT It's still goods sold to and purchased in good faith only to be sorely disappointed when what you have purchased turns out to be false. People have every right to be annoyed when outright lied to. I really think icky is not the correct word to describe this instance.
Re: Stellar Blade PS5 Quietly Adds Uncensored New Costumes in Controversy Aftermath
@IamJT Hey man, I'm just saying, that's what people are upset about. If I told someone I was fitting a white radiator in their house and turned up and fitted a black one because I thought it looked better, I'd expect the same kickback. Also Sony were refunding people based on this complaint.
Re: Stellar Blade PS5 Quietly Adds Uncensored New Costumes in Controversy Aftermath
@Weebleman Just thought I'd add a bit of context for those that might not know what the actual issue is. A lot of people trying to make it into something it's not is all, bud.
Re: Stellar Blade PS5 Quietly Adds Uncensored New Costumes in Controversy Aftermath
@Weebleman Not when you understand that the uproar (for the most part) was nothing to do with the outfits, but more to do with false advertising and censorship in general. I've lost count how many times I've had to explain this to people 🤦
Re: EA Play Subscription Price Is Going Up Next Month
Glad mine auto renewed last week. I totally forgot about it tbh. I won't be subscribing for another year. I fail to see how ea can give me anything new that can justify that extortionate price hike.
Re: Judge Rules in Sony's Favour in $500m Controller Comms Lawsuit
The drifting isn't the main problem for me, more that Sony flat out refuses to repair them out of warranty even though I'd pay for it. Very frustrating.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 520
Yeah, still can't stop playing Helldivers 2.
Re: 13 New Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Looking forward to cool boarders the most. I remember owning this first time around. Also midnight suns should be fun.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Unicorn Overlord?
I would give it a try but unfortunately Helldivers 2 has killed any motivation I have for playing any other game right now.
Re: Poll: Are You Still Playing Helldivers 2?
@Golem25 Stop looking in my window please 😂 Also I hope you buy the game, democracy needs you!
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for March 2024?
F1 for me as it's effectively the same as the new season anyway. I've been wanting to try out sifu for a long time. Hello neighbour for the kids who loved the first one. Probably won't bother with destiny (busy with Helldivers). Great month for me.
Re: Poll: Are You Still Playing Helldivers 2?
I've literally just started playing it. Between that and dead island 2 at the min with a little gbvsr in-between.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 517
Got dead island 2 on offer so enjoying that. Also a bit of granblue fantasy versus rising.
Re: Talking Point: Should Sony Be More Transparent About PS5, PS4's Most Played Games?
I think if there were a list of most played games it would help potential buyers make an informed decision about which games they purchased. I know if I were to buy a multiplayer game I'd definitely like to know how many people are playing said game before I bought it. Would be most helpful I think.
Re: Talking Point: Should Sony Be More Transparent About PS5, PS4's Most Played Games?
@LifeGirl PS3 is the last great console, period. All downhill as far as the games and industry as a whole since then.
Re: Poor Suicide Squad Sales Disappoint Publisher Warner Bros
I am jack's complete lack of surprise
Re: 13 More Games Coming to PS Plus Extra, Premium This Month
Great selection. I'll finally get around to tales of arise now. My son loves need for speed so that'd him sorted. Good selection for us.
Re: Stellar Blade Dev Considering Crossover Content with Saucy Smartphone Shooter NIKKE
@BansheeNorn I can just hear the outrage from certain people if that were to happen. It would be glorious lol
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 514
I've been playing inscryption and granblue fantasy relink this weekend. Having a blast with those.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for January 2024?
Never have I ever been so glad to be proven wrong about a game. Thank you stellar blade for not pandering to activists on the internet and changing the artistic design of your game.
Re: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League (PS5) - Rocksteady's Big Gamble Just About Pays Off
It's a hard pass from me I'm afraid. I'll catch it when it inevitably rolls out on ps+ in a couple of years all patched up....maybe.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Granblue Fantasy: Relink?
I mean I'm trying to play it but life and kids hogging the ps get well in the way.
Re: Incoming Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets a Really Great Launch Trailer
Finally going to get some time with this tomorrow. Been waiting for an age for this.
Re: State of Play Announced, Covering More Than 15 PS5, PSVR2 Games
I'm calling it now, stellar blade will be woked up compared to last time we saw it, disappointing 99% of it's audience. The other 1% that cried about it probably never was gonna play it anyway.
Re: PS Stars Teething Troubles Prevent Holiday Spenders from Earning PS5, PS4 Loyalty Points
Just an update for anyone struggling with this issue. I contacted playstation support and they have manually added my points on. I would suggest anyone affected by this to contact them.
Re: PS Stars Teething Troubles Prevent Holiday Spenders from Earning PS5, PS4 Loyalty Points
Same thing happened to me on boxing day. Went through Sony customer service and they gave me a ref number and said they'd be in touch. Still haven't received my points 🙄
Re: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising to Add Compulsory Crossover with NieR Automata's 2B
Rejoice!!! This is great news.
Re: Mini Review: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (PS5) - Re-Released, Rollback Fighter Is Top Tier
Bought the deluxe version after loving the beta. Incredible game, but goodness I suck so bad at it right now.
Re: Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink Looks Fantastic in Hours of Raw PS5 Gameplay
Been keeping an eye on this, glad it's shaping up nicely. Patiently waiting for fantasy versus rising then I might pick up this bad boy on release, pending reviews or demo drop.
Re: Pinball M (PS5) - A Devilishly Cohesive Horror Pinball Platform
Although the tables are fantastic. I'd like to see them push the mature rating with hellraiser and saw themed tables. Saw in particular would make for a great addition I'm sure.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 502
Currently nearing the end of a plague tale innocence on ps5. Looks gorgeous on the newer hardware.