The main benefit I saw with my PS4 Pro was it was quieter and didn't struggle in longer gaming sessions, it was also better with PSVR, although it was definitely more of a want than a need, ultimately I was very happy with it and encouraged all my friends to make the switch. None of whom had an issues whatsoever (although all have been stripped, cleaned, repasted and repadded at some point). Although I don't think the base PS5 is being taken full advantage of, I want games to look as pretty and run as smooth as possible so I've pre-ordered a Pro (and because Nectar points I haven't had to shell out £700) because I'm able to, and have a display that will benefit from it. Is it the wisest thing to have done? No. But neither was £1500 on a TV last year or nearly 3 grand on HiFi recently. Although I still need to find a disc drive in the next 3 weeks.
What's bad about this is Argos take payment for pre-orders straight away, so if you've had it cancelled you've to wait a week until you get your money back.
Fingers crossed my 30th DualSense and Pro from them will have no issues. Although I still need to find a disc drive...
Well. That was worse than expected. The only thing I wanted was a regular 30th DualSense, ah well, in 6 months they'll be on ebay as spares/repairs due to stick drift! After that utter shambles I shall ensure anything PlayStation I buy in the future is from a (respectable) 3rd party retailer, because Sony can jog-the-feck-on if they think I'm gonna pad their coffers anymore than is absolutely necessary.
Where's the 'I'm interested but still haven't got around to the first one yet!' option? Can't even remember when I bought my copy, may have been over 2 years ago... 🙄
I'm pretty sure most people won't even notice the difference of Pro over boggo. Half the people I know don't even have a telly that'll show the benefits either, but this whole "may as well get a PC" thing is getting boring now. I say this as someone who'd run a pretty decent gaming rig for nearly 2 decades up until about 5 years ago, preferring the convenience of console because it's just so much less bugger-arsing about.
@Lexluther23 When you break it down I don't think the Pro is that overpriced. What irks me most is that because I'm in the UK I have to pay a premium over USD/EUR that, when compared to USD, allows for the missing disc drive.
I've considered getting one of my boggo DualSense's refinished in something similar to the Indigo one a few times now. That and the Teal remind me of the chameleon colours TVR were so fond of...
@Nei 'xactly this! I didn't realise how much I missed that era until I played this game. I don't mind admitting (as a 40yr old fella) that I enjoyed this game like the kid I could be back then. All the nonsense around it was outta my mind by mid afternoon on launch day because it gave me something gaming hasn't for a very long time now; good, honest fun.
I think most people saw this coming, but having utterly enjoyed the game I won't give up the opportunity to pick it back up again.
@Rob_230 It's well worth it, as others have mentioned it's like being back in the golden age of the PS2 era, but with 21stC hardware. I've blasted through it 5 times now (for one entire playthrough dressed as a bear). There's this part of me that expects it to show up on PS Plus next year sometime though, unless PS are wanting to hold that off until SB2. And I, for one, haven't actually got around to playing NieR yet, so I might come down on your side of the fence still.
I'm seriously tempted with the Pro 30th bundle, unless it's much over a bag. I'm not arsed about the DualSense Edge or charging dock, although I'm sure all will be packaged in such a way as to be obvious if missing. I'm 99% sure those who are after a Pro to use have a PS5 already or have been dragging the life out of their PS4 (Pro, as one of my friends has been doing) in anticipation of it so why don't Sony start with registering your interest via a console, sending an email with a priority link to buy? Not sure if that makes sense (only been awake an hour) but preregistered interest in a preorder from confirmed preexisting members of the community would surely go someway to keeping the scalpers at bay? It is inevitable that some people will buy to flip, some might even genuinely want one then change their mind and resort to resale, but I can see ebay being crammed with 30th anniversary items and PS5 Pro's at >double MSRP. And people will buy them.
My PS5 plus a 2tb SN850 (bought about a year later) cost me £730. In the 3 1/2 years since the console has gone up and the SSD has come down, but like for like it would still cost about £700. Once I realised this I accepted the price for the Pro isn't as horrific as I initially thought. I still think it's over priced/under-featured, and I despise how we in the UK are paying more for it, and the disc drive. If Sony were to allow you to add a disc drive for £50 it would look a bit better and be a bit fairer, but I think it's worth (to me) is £700 including drive.
I can only give it a 9. It is very very good, but it's not perfect. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and have only noticed 2 small bugs, but I find myself needing to take a break from it because of the sounds. Astro's voice gets bloody annoying after a while. I REALLY wish there was an in-game volume control. Then I'd be complaining I can't give a 9.5!
Even though I live in a heavy urban area of I want a game then I have to order online to guarantee l get it. Am I old because I still prefer to have the actual disc in my hand? I'm still kinda irked that Game are w@#king about, leaves us with Argos to pick up physical games in person, and if I'm doing that I'll pay and collect at my leisure (because distance selling regulations). The last game I went into a store to buy new was before GT Sport came out, and it's not for want of trying either, my local Game was getting crap back then already. I've pre-ordered more games for PS5 than all previous consoles combined, either from HMV or shopto because one or both will be at least a fiver off. I'd still rather engage with real people in a bricks and mortar store though. And I generally despise human interaction.
I get that you need eyes on pages to keep rooves over your heads, but come on, leave the hyperbole out of it, this isn't The Sun! I just checked Argos and they're readily available for delivery and collection at all actual stores within 50 miles of me. And I know this is the North but it is not actually the back of beyond.
I don't get why it's 'an added complication'? Haven't they been doing the same with limited edition stuff? Personally if I'm ordering something like this I'd rather there be fewer links in the chain, and it'll give Sony a good idea how demand actually is for the product. Although it seems Sony have used the pricing to join the scalpers rather than best them.
I've softened on the idea of it but likely won't preorder one, may even refuse to buy one new. With a disc drive it shouldn't be more than £700. Doing the maths using the US price the console and disc drive should be under 720 quid, and as a bundle they could slice the £20 and still be making money. Fecking charlatan's.
Gah! I'd been meaning to get around to these but it's been nuts lately and I forgot... Best crack on, huh? At least I downloaded it again when they announced them!
@tselliot They announced the special bots with the new game, to be made available one at a time in the lead up to it's launch. I was waiting for all 4 to be unlocked, but may have forgot. At least there's a week to get 'em done!
How much?!? At prices like that I might as well get a decent GPU and back into PC gaming! I got the 2tb of this some time back and I've an 8tb WD Black D10 for PS4 games and PS5 holding, so I'm good ta.
I'm gonna assume (which is always dangerous) that, with the WRC car and the new track, the physics they're talking about are rally physics. Which have always been a weak point in GT. Can't say I'm massively excited about it if I'm honest. Haven't played the game for eons anyway.
@Northern_munkey I got the fanatec GT DD Pro shortly after it came out, with the uprated power supply and the brake pedal, as an upgrade to my trusty Logitech G29. In all honesty I wish I'd just modded the G29 pedals, yes the DD Pro is a very good bit of kit, but nothing about the wheel/base side has me overly impressed with it, the G29 feels nicer in the hand too. But a load cell brake pedal? That made a whole world of difference.
@CrashBandicoat I got my first PS2 from 'Smiths the week they came out! Randomly wandered in and they'd just had a truck pull up, they literally rolled a cage full of them past me as I was browsing PS1 games! 2 seconds later I heard the dreaded "may I help you, sir?" and I was like, "yeah, actually! Gimme one of them!"
@Mustoe I think the only place around me to browse games now is CeX. There's reportedly a Game concession in Selfridges, but no. Thanks. We used to have 2 Game stores, one was a GameStation before Game took them over, and I spent not inconsiderable amounts of money in both them. I saw the death of physical media in the cards over a decade ago when I went into the flagship HMV to spend at least £500 on CD's, and they'd shrunk the metal section to 2 tiny racks so I literally bought 2 CD's, and I'm pretty sure they were 2 for £10. Made me sad then, and even sadder now.
@WhensDinner I'm somewhat irked that Sony haven't seen this as a perfect opportunity to show PSVR2 some love. Definitely a game many would buy without hesitation. I would be head of the queue. Even if I never got around to finishing the first VR outing... 🙄
I'm glad to see this game getting a bit more love! Was my first PS5 game and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Need to get back to it for the special bots, downloaded it the other day but just haven't got around to it. Because life? (LeMans and other duties) @BrettAwesome It's been updated, hasn't it. It seems the special bots are integrated into the guide as opposed to being tacked on as an addendum. Either way, most guides are from when it came out, and a lot more people have a PS5 now. Those that haven't played it have been tempted to give it a go with a second installment being announced, so an updated guide will be helpful to quite a few I would imagine.
@NeonPizza There's a part of me hoping beyond hope that the new one is flat and VR... But I'm sure that would have been pushed hard. Part of me still feels mugged off over PSVR2....
Hopefully they'll step back and see the disdain many have for live service nonsense and pivot back towards decent actual games. And notice they've this fantastic bit of kit called PSVR2 that has so much potential. Of course, I'm likely to end up with wet shoes, but without hope we've nothing. Guess I could get my PC back to a gameable state and get back into iRacing. I only need to take a mortgage out to get a new GPU....
There are quite a few comments along the lines of "It was looking like it had potential, and then...."
I also feel this. There wasn't much that piqued my interest in the state of play, but this one felt like a slap in the face "here, it actually could be really cool, well presented, characters that could be interesting... Oh, and it's 5v5". Bugger that for a game of soldiers. I'm willing to look outside my wheelhouse any day, but not THAT far...
Oh. There was thingy? Must've missed it. I just want fun things to play, Stellar Blade took me back to the fun of the PS2 era but in recent years games have felt too serious. I drifted away from PC gaming because there was always something to update/upgrade/patch which sucked the soul out of it.
MSM2 was good, and there's been a few other games I've had fun playing, but nothing has had that element of joy, you know? The anticipation and excitement was part of the fun, now it seems you get game, wait for it's patch to download and it's all just fannying about really.
And I'm still grumpy about GT7 being online only when it was clearly put together with single player being an offline mode. <insert ranty swear words here>
@get2sammyb I was really surprised when I spotted IoM and the Channel Islands on the banned list! Surely to buggary they should be considered part of the UK, for these purposes at least?
Granted, Jersey is closer to France than mainland Britain, but IoM is literally slap bang between England and Northern Ireland. You cannot draw a straight line from Manchester to Belfast without going straight through it!
So, reading this, the PS4 still hanging on by it's fingernails has impacted PS5 sales somewhat?
Doesn't surprise me. I only know one person who hasn't upgraded yet, but he mainly plays Fifa so hasn't seen the need. Although I think he's hoping he can swipe mine if/when I get a Pro... The cheap b@stard... 😂
Don't really care who makes them, just so long as there's games.
Personally I think first party stuff forgets the main reason why most of us play computer games, we just want to have fun. Stellar Blade has reminded me of this. SM2 and GOWR are great games with a high level of polish and I've enjoyed both, but I think studios should be focusing more on playability with a stable frame rate than... I dunno, why does it take them so long to make games nowadays?
@Art_Vandelay RE4 is PSVR2? RE8 was okay, Tetris Effect and Moss 1 I have on PS4 VR and didn't really fancy shelling out more. Synapse and Red Matter I'd never heard of though so shall check them out, thanks! Appreciate the tip! 👍🏻
Why have I never heard of this? It looks fun. My PSVR2 has been sat under the TV for months, I've browsed games for it many times but it became tiresome because so many looked rubbish. Although I do not regret it's purchase because it is the only way to play GT7, and it was cheaper than a decent OLED TV...
@PrettyPawsome Looking at the comments, clearly you're not. Although I don't mind a Coke, I'd always much rather Pepsi. Or Pepsi Max. Or pretty much any other Pepsi other than diet. Although given the choice between that and Coke Zero...
Also glad they weren't able to sell it out, we're thrown a bazillion things every day to consume one way or another via TV and film, or even simply walking down the street. Games should be about escapism. Well, unless the game is some sort of sim, then correct and appropriate placement enhances the experience, when done well.
Have been all night. I pre-ordered it months ago, before all the bellyaching started (for only £52!) and it's as much fun as I expected, plus the music is sublime. Definitely worth every penny.
D'ya know who I really miss? Neversoft. 12 year old me thought their logo was the most awesomest thing ever and considerably older me missed it on the THPS remake... Although Infogrames were also tied to many good times...
@MetalGear_Yoshi Agree with a Driver reboot. I still play 1 & 2 on the odd, but need to either fix my PC to emulate PS2 or get something less janky to connect mine to a modern TV to play later games. Or just buy a Sony Trinitron off Gumtree... 😁
I prefer higher frame rates. To be completely honest for high action games they should be aiming for 60fps with the low bar at 40, but more sedentary games can run at 30 all day long for me.
The problem I've noticed is most people I know with a PS5 have them set up so bass ackwards (or hooked up to a naff TV) that if they settled for locked 60fps@1080p they'd actually notice a difference.
After getting my PS2 to play nice with my modern TV finally, I've dug my Mega Drive/CD out so have mostly been playing early Sonic, with a bit of Road Avenger. Because I miss being 12.
@michaelf I wish I'd held on to my Pro for exactly that reason. Instead I flirted it for space as I still had my original 4 to set up, but that thing seems to struggle with VR so it's basically just a display piece now... My PS3 and PS2 still get some legwork every now and again too...
Meh. They can call trophies whatever they want, I tend to play games with the intent of having fun, trophies are a nice occasional bonus I guess, although I will try for all trophies if I particularly enjoy a game. Unless I get bored.
@guardianoftime I play 3 of those 6 and don't have any issue with them (although I tend to play GT7 in VR). My TV can take full advantage of higher frame rates and VRR, if it's in the game. Don't get me wrong, if they dropped a Pro that runs at 120fps with RT and all the gloss I'd be first in the queue, but they won't make it that much better because they'll have nowhere to go with the PS6. But right now I'm with you, I'd rather more games.
@Andy22385 @ROTTIEMAN16 I didn't say things were perfect, but for the returns a Pro would give I feel it's not worth it, I'd MUCH rather efforts were put into making a PS6 able to handle RT, 90/120fps and 4k (which is lost on most people anyway) without skipping a beat. Time, effort and expense on something inbetween which will only appeal to a specific base isn't a good idea, I feel. But then, I still play PS1 and 2 games, so clearly fidelity and frame rates aren't my highest priorities...
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Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Showcases the Problem with Sony's Games on PS5 Pro
The main benefit I saw with my PS4 Pro was it was quieter and didn't struggle in longer gaming sessions, it was also better with PSVR, although it was definitely more of a want than a need, ultimately I was very happy with it and encouraged all my friends to make the switch. None of whom had an issues whatsoever (although all have been stripped, cleaned, repasted and repadded at some point).
Although I don't think the base PS5 is being taken full advantage of, I want games to look as pretty and run as smooth as possible so I've pre-ordered a Pro (and because Nectar points I haven't had to shell out £700) because I'm able to, and have a display that will benefit from it. Is it the wisest thing to have done? No. But neither was £1500 on a TV last year or nearly 3 grand on HiFi recently.
Although I still need to find a disc drive in the next 3 weeks.
Re: PS5 30th Anniversary Orders Screwed Up by Argos in the UK
What's bad about this is Argos take payment for pre-orders straight away, so if you've had it cancelled you've to wait a week until you get your money back.
Fingers crossed my 30th DualSense and Pro from them will have no issues. Although I still need to find a disc drive...
Re: How to Pre-Order PS5's 30th Anniversary Collection
Well. That was worse than expected. The only thing I wanted was a regular 30th DualSense, ah well, in 6 months they'll be on ebay as spares/repairs due to stick drift!
After that utter shambles I shall ensure anything PlayStation I buy in the future is from a (respectable) 3rd party retailer, because Sony can jog-the-feck-on if they think I'm gonna pad their coffers anymore than is absolutely necessary.
And at least at Argos I get nectar points....
Re: PS5's Ghost of Yotei Triggers Social Media, Ex-Sony Exec Says 'If You Don't Like It, Don't Buy It'
Where's the 'I'm interested but still haven't got around to the first one yet!' option? Can't even remember when I bought my copy, may have been over 2 years ago... 🙄
One day. Surely one day....
Re: PS5 Pro Flexes Its Muscle in Montage Trailer
I'm pretty sure most people won't even notice the difference of Pro over boggo. Half the people I know don't even have a telly that'll show the benefits either, but this whole "may as well get a PC" thing is getting boring now. I say this as someone who'd run a pretty decent gaming rig for nearly 2 decades up until about 5 years ago, preferring the convenience of console because it's just so much less bugger-arsing about.
@Lexluther23 When you break it down I don't think the Pro is that overpriced. What irks me most is that because I'm in the UK I have to pay a premium over USD/EUR that, when compared to USD, allows for the missing disc drive.
Re: The Chroma Collection Brings Three Snazzy PS5, DualSense Colours This Winter
@The_Wailing_Doom But the DualSense designs in AstroBot would sell like hotcakes, some of them are really cool!
Re: The Chroma Collection Brings Three Snazzy PS5, DualSense Colours This Winter
I've considered getting one of my boggo DualSense's refinished in something similar to the Indigo one a few times now. That and the Teal remind me of the chameleon colours TVR were so fond of...
Re: Dark Fantasy Adventure The Midnight Walk Flares Up on PS5, PSVR2 in Spring
This one (weirdly) piqued my interest. And not just because I feel that the PSVR2 was a waste of money at this point.
Re: Palworld Announced for PS5, and It's Out Today
I didn't fully understand the whole legal thing until I saw this pop up. Then it made perfect sense, just surprised it took Nintendo this long.
Re: Acclaimed Action RPG NieR Automata Invades Stellar Blade in PS5 DLC
@Nei 'xactly this! I didn't realise how much I missed that era until I played this game. I don't mind admitting (as a 40yr old fella) that I enjoyed this game like the kid I could be back then. All the nonsense around it was outta my mind by mid afternoon on launch day because it gave me something gaming hasn't for a very long time now; good, honest fun.
Re: Acclaimed Action RPG NieR Automata Invades Stellar Blade in PS5 DLC
I think most people saw this coming, but having utterly enjoyed the game I won't give up the opportunity to pick it back up again.
@Rob_230 It's well worth it, as others have mentioned it's like being back in the golden age of the PS2 era, but with 21stC hardware. I've blasted through it 5 times now (for one entire playthrough dressed as a bear). There's this part of me that expects it to show up on PS Plus next year sometime though, unless PS are wanting to hold that off until SB2.
And I, for one, haven't actually got around to playing NieR yet, so I might come down on your side of the fence still.
Re: How To Pre-Order PS5's 30th Anniversary Collection
I'm seriously tempted with the Pro 30th bundle, unless it's much over a bag. I'm not arsed about the DualSense Edge or charging dock, although I'm sure all will be packaged in such a way as to be obvious if missing.
I'm 99% sure those who are after a Pro to use have a PS5 already or have been dragging the life out of their PS4 (Pro, as one of my friends has been doing) in anticipation of it so why don't Sony start with registering your interest via a console, sending an email with a priority link to buy?
Not sure if that makes sense (only been awake an hour) but preregistered interest in a preorder from confirmed preexisting members of the community would surely go someway to keeping the scalpers at bay?
It is inevitable that some people will buy to flip, some might even genuinely want one then change their mind and resort to resale, but I can see ebay being crammed with 30th anniversary items and PS5 Pro's at >double MSRP. And people will buy them.
Re: Jaw-Dropping 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Console and Accessories Will Bankrupt You
It is incredibly generous of Sony to supply a matching disc drive cover with the consoles.
I don't think I like it. The DualSense's look pretty cool and I'd certainly consider one, but the consoles just don't look right.
Re: Poll: Would You Buy PS5 Pro If It Was Cheaper?
My PS5 plus a 2tb SN850 (bought about a year later) cost me £730. In the 3 1/2 years since the console has gone up and the SSD has come down, but like for like it would still cost about £700. Once I realised this I accepted the price for the Pro isn't as horrific as I initially thought.
I still think it's over priced/under-featured, and I despise how we in the UK are paying more for it, and the disc drive. If Sony were to allow you to add a disc drive for £50 it would look a bit better and be a bit fairer, but I think it's worth (to me) is £700 including drive.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Astro Bot?
I can only give it a 9. It is very very good, but it's not perfect. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and have only noticed 2 small bugs, but I find myself needing to take a break from it because of the sounds. Astro's voice gets bloody annoying after a while. I REALLY wish there was an in-game volume control. Then I'd be complaining I can't give a 9.5!
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Sales Trending Ahead of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in the UK
Even though I live in a heavy urban area of I want a game then I have to order online to guarantee l get it. Am I old because I still prefer to have the actual disc in my hand?
I'm still kinda irked that Game are w@#king about, leaves us with Argos to pick up physical games in person, and if I'm doing that I'll pay and collect at my leisure (because distance selling regulations).
The last game I went into a store to buy new was before GT Sport came out, and it's not for want of trying either, my local Game was getting crap back then already.
I've pre-ordered more games for PS5 than all previous consoles combined, either from HMV or shopto because one or both will be at least a fiver off. I'd still rather engage with real people in a bricks and mortar store though. And I generally despise human interaction.
Re: Prospective PS5 Pro Buyers Cause Disc Drives to Sell Out
I get that you need eyes on pages to keep rooves over your heads, but come on, leave the hyperbole out of it, this isn't The Sun!
I just checked Argos and they're readily available for delivery and collection at all actual stores within 50 miles of me. And I know this is the North but it is not actually the back of beyond.
Re: PS5 Pro Pre-Orders Will Be Exclusive to PS Direct for Two Weeks
I don't get why it's 'an added complication'? Haven't they been doing the same with limited edition stuff?
Personally if I'm ordering something like this I'd rather there be fewer links in the chain, and it'll give Sony a good idea how demand actually is for the product. Although it seems Sony have used the pricing to join the scalpers rather than best them.
I've softened on the idea of it but likely won't preorder one, may even refuse to buy one new. With a disc drive it shouldn't be more than £700. Doing the maths using the US price the console and disc drive should be under 720 quid, and as a bundle they could slice the £20 and still be making money. Fecking charlatan's.
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
@GreatAuk *£583.33 plus VAT .
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
700 quid? Sod that. Add a disc drive and it's 8 ton. And what's with this £700=$700 nonsense? Even with VAT it should come in at under £645!
Might as well go and get an eye test and new glasses, because I'd need them to see the difference anyway!
Re: Your Astro's Playroom Progress Will Transfer to Astro Bot on PS5
Gah! I'd been meaning to get around to these but it's been nuts lately and I forgot... Best crack on, huh? At least I downloaded it again when they announced them!
@tselliot They announced the special bots with the new game, to be made available one at a time in the lead up to it's launch. I was waiting for all 4 to be unlocked, but may have forgot. At least there's a week to get 'em done!
Re: PS5 Gets a Staggering, Officially Licensed 8TB SSD
How much?!? At prices like that I might as well get a decent GPU and back into PC gaming!
I got the 2tb of this some time back and I've an 8tb WD Black D10 for PS4 games and PS5 holding, so I'm good ta.
Re: Huge Gran Turismo 7 Update Coming 25th July, Adds New Track and Cars
I'm gonna assume (which is always dangerous) that, with the WRC car and the new track, the physics they're talking about are rally physics. Which have always been a weak point in GT. Can't say I'm massively excited about it if I'm honest. Haven't played the game for eons anyway.
Re: Huge Gran Turismo 7 Update Coming 25th July, Adds New Track and Cars
@Northern_munkey I got the fanatec GT DD Pro shortly after it came out, with the uprated power supply and the brake pedal, as an upgrade to my trusty Logitech G29. In all honesty I wish I'd just modded the G29 pedals, yes the DD Pro is a very good bit of kit, but nothing about the wheel/base side has me overly impressed with it, the G29 feels nicer in the hand too. But a load cell brake pedal? That made a whole world of difference.
Re: Next Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update Could Be a Big One
Tracks...?
Although GT7 is the best argument for PSVR2. I'd say it's an expensive investment for one game, but then I sunk a grand into a wheel and pedals... 🙄
Re: UK Video Game Retailer GAME Will Reportedly Stop Stocking Video Games
@CrashBandicoat I got my first PS2 from 'Smiths the week they came out! Randomly wandered in and they'd just had a truck pull up, they literally rolled a cage full of them past me as I was browsing PS1 games! 2 seconds later I heard the dreaded "may I help you, sir?" and I was like, "yeah, actually! Gimme one of them!"
Re: UK Video Game Retailer GAME Will Reportedly Stop Stocking Video Games
@Mustoe I think the only place around me to browse games now is CeX. There's reportedly a Game concession in Selfridges, but no. Thanks.
We used to have 2 Game stores, one was a GameStation before Game took them over, and I spent not inconsiderable amounts of money in both them.
I saw the death of physical media in the cards over a decade ago when I went into the flagship HMV to spend at least £500 on CD's, and they'd shrunk the metal section to 2 tiny racks so I literally bought 2 CD's, and I'm pretty sure they were 2 for £10. Made me sad then, and even sadder now.
Re: Astro's Playroom Guide: A Full 100% Walkthrough
@WhensDinner I'm somewhat irked that Sony haven't seen this as a perfect opportunity to show PSVR2 some love. Definitely a game many would buy without hesitation. I would be head of the queue. Even if I never got around to finishing the first VR outing... 🙄
Re: Astro's Playroom Guide: A Full 100% Walkthrough
I'm glad to see this game getting a bit more love! Was my first PS5 game and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Need to get back to it for the special bots, downloaded it the other day but just haven't got around to it. Because life? (LeMans and other duties)
@BrettAwesome It's been updated, hasn't it. It seems the special bots are integrated into the guide as opposed to being tacked on as an addendum. Either way, most guides are from when it came out, and a lot more people have a PS5 now. Those that haven't played it have been tempted to give it a go with a second installment being announced, so an updated guide will be helpful to quite a few I would imagine.
Re: Astro's Playroom PS5 Gets New Update, New Trophies Out of Nowhere
@NeonPizza There's a part of me hoping beyond hope that the new one is flat and VR... But I'm sure that would have been pushed hard.
Part of me still feels mugged off over PSVR2....
Re: Astro's Playroom PS5 Gets New Update, New Trophies Out of Nowhere
I thoroughly enjoyed the 1st one (much to my surprise) so am more than willing to play it again. After I re-download it, of course... 🙄
Re: It's 'A Truly Exciting Time' for PlayStation as New Sony CEOs Take Control
Hopefully they'll step back and see the disdain many have for live service nonsense and pivot back towards decent actual games. And notice they've this fantastic bit of kit called PSVR2 that has so much potential.
Of course, I'm likely to end up with wet shoes, but without hope we've nothing. Guess I could get my PC back to a gameable state and get back into iRacing. I only need to take a mortgage out to get a new GPU....
Re: Big New PS5, PC Shooter Concord Has an Uphill Battle Ahead of It
There are quite a few comments along the lines of "It was looking like it had potential, and then...."
I also feel this. There wasn't much that piqued my interest in the state of play, but this one felt like a slap in the face "here, it actually could be really cool, well presented, characters that could be interesting... Oh, and it's 5v5". Bugger that for a game of soldiers. I'm willing to look outside my wheelhouse any day, but not THAT far...
Re: Reaction: PS5 Livestreams Are No Longer Speaking to the Fans Who Built the Brand
Oh. There was thingy? Must've missed it. I just want fun things to play, Stellar Blade took me back to the fun of the PS2 era but in recent years games have felt too serious. I drifted away from PC gaming because there was always something to update/upgrade/patch which sucked the soul out of it.
MSM2 was good, and there's been a few other games I've had fun playing, but nothing has had that element of joy, you know? The anticipation and excitement was part of the fun, now it seems you get game, wait for it's patch to download and it's all just fannying about really.
And I'm still grumpy about GT7 being online only when it was clearly put together with single player being an offline mode. <insert ranty swear words here>
Re: Sony Delists Ghost of Tsushima PC from Steam Regions in Line with Helldivers 2
@get2sammyb I was really surprised when I spotted IoM and the Channel Islands on the banned list! Surely to buggary they should be considered part of the UK, for these purposes at least?
Granted, Jersey is closer to France than mainland Britain, but IoM is literally slap bang between England and Northern Ireland. You cannot draw a straight line from Manchester to Belfast without going straight through it!
Re: PS5 Sales Reach 59.3 Million as Sony Falls Just Short of Fiscal Year Forecast
So, reading this, the PS4 still hanging on by it's fingernails has impacted PS5 sales somewhat?
Doesn't surprise me. I only know one person who hasn't upgraded yet, but he mainly plays Fifa so hasn't seen the need. Although I think he's hoping he can swipe mine if/when I get a Pro... The cheap b@stard... 😂
Re: Talking Point: Have Sony's Third-Party PS5 Deals Made Up for Its Lack of First-Party Games?
Don't really care who makes them, just so long as there's games.
Personally I think first party stuff forgets the main reason why most of us play computer games, we just want to have fun. Stellar Blade has reminded me of this. SM2 and GOWR are great games with a high level of polish and I've enjoyed both, but I think studios should be focusing more on playability with a stable frame rate than... I dunno, why does it take them so long to make games nowadays?
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2024?
Meh. Normally there's something I'll make a note of to give a go, but this month nothing jumps out at me.
Although I've only found out what they are this month from this article, so clearly other things are more important... 👍🏻
Re: PSVR2 Sports Hit C-Smash VRS Gets Time Attack Mode, More in Free May Day Update
@Art_Vandelay RE4 is PSVR2?
RE8 was okay, Tetris Effect and Moss 1 I have on PS4 VR and didn't really fancy shelling out more.
Synapse and Red Matter I'd never heard of though so shall check them out, thanks! Appreciate the tip! 👍🏻
Re: PSVR2 Sports Hit C-Smash VRS Gets Time Attack Mode, More in Free May Day Update
Why have I never heard of this? It looks fun.
My PSVR2 has been sat under the TV for months, I've browsed games for it many times but it became tiresome because so many looked rubbish. Although I do not regret it's purchase because it is the only way to play GT7, and it was cheaper than a decent OLED TV...
Re: Stellar Blade Wanted Its Collectible Cans to Be Based on Real Brands Like Pepsi
@PrettyPawsome Looking at the comments, clearly you're not. Although I don't mind a Coke, I'd always much rather Pepsi. Or Pepsi Max. Or pretty much any other Pepsi other than diet. Although given the choice between that and Coke Zero...
Also glad they weren't able to sell it out, we're thrown a bazillion things every day to consume one way or another via TV and film, or even simply walking down the street.
Games should be about escapism. Well, unless the game is some sort of sim, then correct and appropriate placement enhances the experience, when done well.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Stellar Blade?
Have been all night. I pre-ordered it months ago, before all the bellyaching started (for only £52!) and it's as much fun as I expected, plus the music is sublime.
Definitely worth every penny.
Re: Atari Revives Classic Video Game Brand Infogrames
D'ya know who I really miss? Neversoft. 12 year old me thought their logo was the most awesomest thing ever and considerably older me missed it on the THPS remake... Although Infogrames were also tied to many good times...
@MetalGear_Yoshi Agree with a Driver reboot. I still play 1 & 2 on the odd, but need to either fix my PC to emulate PS2 or get something less janky to connect mine to a modern TV to play later games. Or just buy a Sony Trinitron off Gumtree... 😁
Re: Poll: How Much Do You Care About 60fps on PS5?
I prefer higher frame rates. To be completely honest for high action games they should be aiming for 60fps with the low bar at 40, but more sedentary games can run at 30 all day long for me.
The problem I've noticed is most people I know with a PS5 have them set up so bass ackwards (or hooked up to a naff TV) that if they settled for locked 60fps@1080p they'd actually notice a difference.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 520
After getting my PS2 to play nice with my modern TV finally, I've dug my Mega Drive/CD out so have mostly been playing early Sonic, with a bit of Road Avenger. Because I miss being 12.
Re: There's a Squirrel with a Gun, and He's Firing at PS5
I was really hoping for a Foamy tie in! Still seems nucking futs though so could be worth a coupla quid...
Re: PS4 Is Still Getting Firmware Update Improvements, By the Way
@michaelf I wish I'd held on to my Pro for exactly that reason. Instead I flirted it for space as I still had my original 4 to set up, but that thing seems to struggle with VR so it's basically just a display piece now...
My PS3 and PS2 still get some legwork every now and again too...
Re: Xbox May Need to Familiarise Itself with PS5, PS4's Platinum Trophies
Meh. They can call trophies whatever they want, I tend to play games with the intent of having fun, trophies are a nice occasional bonus I guess, although I will try for all trophies if I particularly enjoy a game. Unless I get bored.
Re: Upgraded PS5 Pro Planning to Be the Best Place to Play GTA 6
@guardianoftime I play 3 of those 6 and don't have any issue with them (although I tend to play GT7 in VR). My TV can take full advantage of higher frame rates and VRR, if it's in the game.
Don't get me wrong, if they dropped a Pro that runs at 120fps with RT and all the gloss I'd be first in the queue, but they won't make it that much better because they'll have nowhere to go with the PS6. But right now I'm with you, I'd rather more games.
Re: Upgraded PS5 Pro Planning to Be the Best Place to Play GTA 6
@Andy22385 @ROTTIEMAN16 I didn't say things were perfect, but for the returns a Pro would give I feel it's not worth it, I'd MUCH rather efforts were put into making a PS6 able to handle RT, 90/120fps and 4k (which is lost on most people anyway) without skipping a beat. Time, effort and expense on something inbetween which will only appeal to a specific base isn't a good idea, I feel.
But then, I still play PS1 and 2 games, so clearly fidelity and frame rates aren't my highest priorities...