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@NathanUC Cheers, that was what I was considering. I've already put the 500g HDD to an alternative use so will just switch the two 1TB drives. I'm guessing that'll make transferring game data and saves a bit easier, as long as the Pro refuses to play nice!

@NathanUC I switched out the HDD on my original PS4 for a 1TB Seagate SSD Hybrid and I'm unsure whether to swap that into my Pro before selling it.
Haven't seen much info on the HDD specs in the Pro, much of coverage is on graphics and processor.

@JaxonH That Switch has my interest, if all I used it for was Zelda and nostalgia.
I think the SNES is a good starting point for kids even today. Games are a good mix of styles and the over the top violence, swears and rude bits are less prevalent.
I've had hours of fun with PS4 and 360 before it but not the same level of wonderment. Bloodborne & now Souls 3 are getting me there though and Witcher 3 was superb. Deus Ex hasn't really gripped me and open world things are the gaming equivalent of fast food...

@themcnoisy My head knows you're right but my heart says your wrong!

@playstation1995 they've some ways to go to make a better console than the SNES. Maybe it was the age I was when I got it but nothing has beaten the enjoyment I got, and still do, from that little grey box over so many years.

I can't see VR titles being part of the Plus games line up. What percentage of subscribers are likely to own the equipment or be in the market for buying one?
Seeing the number of unhappy commenters following each months reveal surely Sony are wise enough to not add to reasons for these grumbles?
Personally, I'd like a game that holds my interest for longer than that Transformers did. Would be happy with og Tomb Raider, RE4 or Divinity?

Alternatively, Iceland isn't in FIFA 17 because they didn't accept EA offer for rights. Surely EA have a deal with FIFA for all teams, but then that would negate any additional money grabbing...

Can a game be on PS+ if it's been discounted in the previous month? That'd probably narrow the list somewhat, if it left anything to give away, but could prevent people feeling ripped off come the big day. (I just bought Gravity Rush in the sale, held off on watch dogs cos I thought that be ps+ fodder)

@Napples To be fair, you're denying yourself end game content because you don't want to play the way the game is set up. Fair enough, you'd rather there was a built in way to team up with your pals but that's never been part of Destiny.

@goonow Unless you employ a disqus style commenting system, that would mean the conversations would read backward and you'd have to scroll to the bottom to get to the start.

Timing of this "announcement" seems pretty convenient and beneficial to Microsoft as well. Unless you're prepared to share these unreasonable conditions & demands with the customers you feel deserve mods the way they should be, then keep your gob shut Bethesda!

@Napples I read the Kotaku story earlier and had understood it to mean that Sony may charge developers to push a patch enabling Pro enhancements.

I've pre-ordered, don't need one but I'm a sucker for the latest gadget so if I can recoup half of its cost by selling my og ps4 with increased hdd to family or friends I'll be getting one. Then to use my stop smoking fund for a new tv. (Have to stop dipping into that fund, got the willpower now!)

@BAMozzy You've never had a power cut?

@Dan_ozzzy189 That Doom demo really got the fan working overtime didn't it! Stopped me from ever getting the game for fear of melting my ps4.
I'd heard some games don't apply certain settings to keep fan noise and use going into overdrive?
Played Lords of the Fallen last night, which seems ok but noisy fan reared its ugly head.

@ShogunRok Cheers, missed that story earlier.

So as well as a quiz, do we have to guess the time of the briefing? (Haven't seen the time mentioned in any other articles on here unless my eyes are hiding it!)

Will it include an option to delete all notifications and helpful ps4 tips at once? I don't own a 4k tv yet but those inclusions would make it a day one purchase. Also, if automatic downloads worked reliably and at a reasonable speed. And if I could delete demos from my library.
But no, Sony will rush out a new, improved console without fixing what's been broken since launch on the PS4 Veteris...

I'm no happy, all games should be brand new releases so there's no chance of anyone having already bought them. They should also be backwards compatible with my microwave so I can play them how I want, when I want and I'd like Taylor Swift to come and manually install them to all my devices whilst tidying my living room. And I want a price reduction and a packet of hob nobs. If they're not chocolate orange, I'll ask for a refund...

@BAMozzy No offense but what it's developed on is irrelevant to me buying it on a PS4. And the broadband analogy is a bit of a stretch.

@BAMozzy Or just get the game running at 30/60 before overloading the system with additional bells & whistles, which hasn't been the case so far with Fallout 4 anyway.

@Tenacious-P With respect, the store were wrong to do that. Just because you didn't like a game isn't a valid reason to return it. Don't get me wrong, I've used several excuses in the past to get a refund or replacement, not always successfully, but wouldn't expect a store to give me a second game purely because I didn't enjoy the first.

"What if the game you bought isn't as good as you expected it to be?"

Not a valid reason for a refund in my eyes, the others I agree with.

Just like Tomb Raider, I'll be waiting until it's discounted. Got plenty to play and wasn't completely blown away by Limbo, glad to see such a positive review though

@Bbp55 Did Microsoft really dominate the mobile market? And if so, where? I can't recall ever owning a MS phone in 17 years and the number of people I've known with one is low.

@BAMozzy it's a shame that it's the visuals and not gameplay that drives the industry forward. I think too often games are lauded more for how they look and not how they play, but I agree with a lot of what you say.
Few more pixels, frames and less jaggies (dieting my age there I guess) and a new shiny box and my self restraint goes out the window!

@rjejr A new Zelda and not owning a Wii U is all the persuading I need! If Sony are moving to an incremental upgrade strategy, I may hold off on ps4.325 and get the NX.
Either way, I'm in no rush and will wait and see how they both do. I am unlikely to switch over to Xbox though, my current gen is ps4 and I think persuading people to swap mid generation will be tricky for M-Soft.
I'd duck for cover after that engagement analogy though!

@rjejr is the nx likely to be in competition with an upgraded ps4 though? Are Nintendo aiming to be the 2nd console people buy to play as a handheld and to get their fix of Nintendo only titles?

Personally I try and play one or two games at a time otherwise I lose track of where I am, what the controls are etc. but if external hdd is supported by the competition and easy to accommodate than why not.
I'd love to have more control over my library, the PS Store could be more user friendly and intuitive which goes for a lot of the menus, maybe I'm getting forgetful in my old age but it takes a few too many button presses to get what I'm looking for and doesn't always make sense.

@AG_Awesome Sammy keeps posting pictures of Taylor Swift but I still haven't bought any of her albums, though I might now if it annoys Kanye.
I believe he's only encouraging discussion on an issue.

@adf86 I don't think it's always that a game is indie that causes the uproar but more the gameplay of these games, which can often be more of an acquired taste or alienate the majority of AAA title buyers, who enjoy a lengthy campaign or just don't enjoy the rogue like element that appears in so many offerings?
Me, I try all titles offered, some appeal but most don't. Been playing games for years but must admit the big games have probably left me spoilt when it comes to small budget offerings, but I'm wandering off topic now

Looks like Witcher 3 has outdone Fallout 4 yet again. Enjoy playing both titles but only one do I truly admire.

@sketchturner that's the bit of detail I'd like to know. I don't care how he spends his money but don't understand the need to share videos, doesn't fit with the rest of his spiel

@Tasuki Because people don't own a ps3?

Can you use ps now on ps4 without ps+ as I only pay out of habit, rarely if ever play online mp and haven't been overly impressed with free games since well, forever. Only benefit is the additional discount on store sales makes the odd one competitive.

@BAMozzy I'm not sure it's being retro or nostalgic, more like authentic or true to the original. There is a market for new, traditional 2d platformers, (especially if they borrow metroidvania style, although that's more me) that don't adhere to the latest graphical capabilities. Gameplay is king, sometimes unfortunately it's overlooked.

@Rudy_Manchego It's a scientific fact that this will always be the case

@SKC_Diamond I fear the developer and publisher have only themselves to blame for the high expectations of this game.
Just like numerous games, films and even albums before it, the finished product is going to be tainted and we'll be disappointed even if it is a 10/10

Still got Witcher 3 dlc to play, fallout 4 to finish(if I stick with a character and don't get creators remorse), Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3 to get average at (never mind good) so I'm happy to wait off for a price cut.
If Square Enix had pulled a similar stunt with Deus Ex, I'd have also held off on the purchase but they haven't so I won't.

Yes it's only a game and yes, exclusivity deals aren't good for any console but the only way to really show publishers, developers and manufacturers that we're not amused is too hit them where it hurts and that's why I'll wait a few more months, maybe January 2017.

@BAMozzy I'd always thought Assassin's Creed also alternated between different main programming teams?
Was a big fan of their games but unfortunately they took out the bits I enjoyed the most, puzzles & tombs, upgrades that added a slight metroidvania aspect and added too many gimmicks, the social challenges & outfits galore for example. I found the missions difficult to follow and gave up on syndicate if I'm honest. They threw kitchen sink at that game and it was all a bit overwhelming!
Bring back the pirate ship I say.

@professorhat Both use same bandwidth, probably housed in same server rooms.
Films are also cheaper digitally, hd versions also pretty large in download size.
I'm not picking fault with you personally, just can't see why we accept this with game downloads on PlayStation and Xbox, but not PC, music or video downloads?

@professorhat Digital music is cheaper than physical releases in most cases, so why not games?

@SegaBlueSky You're comparing two different markets, both in terms of size and business method. The neo geo games were the cost of a hand held console in today's world but let's not give them any ideas!

The number of times I've had my card details and password ready to take Sony up on these "reduced" prices and then taken one look at the offer and refused to buy purely due to the paltry amount that is discounted.

@Gamer83 Whose E3 presentation should Square Enix have shown what game? Whilst I wasn't impressed with the timed exclusivity deal for Lara's latest gruesome deaths, if it meant the game got funded then so be it.

Always surprises me how many titles are released with little to no announcement or preview. Yes, it would be unrealistic for smaller developers & studios to spend a great deal on advertising campaigns but a few press releases or interviews could really improve the games chances and prevent it going unnoticed.

Haven't noticed any mention of the sudden introduction of immediate payment for pre-orders on the UK PS Store. Has this happened on mainland Europe as I believe it contravenes EU law whilst on the US store it's been common place for a while? Is this a result of referendum outcome?
I'd initially assumed it was solely for pre-orders that include content that can be downloaded ahead of release but nearly all new additions have this new caveat.

@NintendoFan4Lyf I've tried to convince myself to buy a Wii u on numerous occasions, Nintendo have been my "team" since the 90's but money is always the stumbling block unfortunately and they don't seem to lose their value, presumably because the first party games are so good. Went with PS4 this generation (already persuading sensible me that a Neo is more important than food) but still miss the big N magic!

@Feena I've got both demos and thought both had their moments frame rate wise, so don't need to watch a video of the E3 Xbox demo thanks. I'm under no illusion that other games have and still have problems in this area, I can't bear to watch just cause 3 never mind play it some times, but gameplay compensates. The time I've had with FF demos hasn't put my mind at rest and will wait for reviews.
I've got a 1TB hard drive that was recommended performance wise, maybe I've just been unlucky?