With the current CPU's, I think they will be waiting for the PS6 and the next Xbox. If they want a repeat of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 then they can try and put W4 on PS5 and see what happens.
I think Persona should stick the current formula, as it works. They have plenty of other games with adult protags for those that want something different.
I'm planning on buying Nordics because it will be a long time before this new version comes to the West, if ever. I will assess at the time if this upgraded version is worth a purchase or not. P5R was basically a whole new game to me vs P5 so I wasn't bothered by supporting the developers again. There a much bigger things in gaming to be upset about than an optional upgrade.
Next gen I'll just get a PC that won't be outdated as soon as it launches unlike the next Xbox or PS6. MS will keeping making profits like always because they know when to pivot.
2025 looking like a great year for games, even if GTA 6 doesn't make it. Ghost of Yotei and DS2 for Sony will be the standouts. It's unfortunate there is a least 10+ games I want day 1 on this list on top of what I mentioned.
You know the issue with product placement, it's the licences and the expected delisting after X amount of years. Hopefully they have a workaround for that aspect.
No respect for EU time. I don't expect much from this years show as I am only really interested in GTA 6, anything for Persona 6, Switch 2 or a new hardware announcement. I don't expect any of those.
I think this will be out early May (6 months after the Xbox launch) that's late spring. Due to the IP I think it will sell pretty well on PS. I'll be playing this on game pass as I have the luxury to afford all the main home consoles.
The overtly negative will always find a way to bash Ubisoft to suit their confirmation bias. I'm curious to see how Shadows pans out. It isn't my no1 game for next Feb but the setting has me intrigued. If it is bad I will swiftly move on to one of the many other games launching that month.
Argos will be dropping back down to £659 for BF, They accidently went too early and other companies copies then reverted back when they saw Argos do it.
I play digital only and the 2TB will be more than fine for me on the Pro, I am surprised SIE managed to overestimate stock for the Pro yet also underestimate the stock for the disc drive, reminds me of when the portal was out of stock for ages.
Looking to finish the first one before 2 comes out, I got a decent amount of time but the game is a time sink and I have a lot of other games on the go at the moment! I am kind of grateful that November and December are a bit lighter on the AAA launches this year.
If Nintendo have new hardware that can run the games as a reasonable resolution and fps, get FF7 Remakes and FF16 on there immediately. Gamepass money will also help build out long term profits post launch.
@themightyant pre US tax the UK equivalent cost is around $915. Let's say we knock off an additional $55 on tax there is still an $100 gap on that $760 cost you quoted. They only keep prices competitive in the US because it's the only region where Xbox competes with Sony.
People saying they will get the pro day one forgetting that scalpers exist and Sony's minimal supply at launch will be outweighed by demand. The console will sell out be because they are not allocating many per country at all (especially outside the US).
Looks interesting. Curious to see how many weeks it will be before it comes to the UK. Looks like they planned to have this fully rolled out in time for the PS5 pro.
I'd rather play GTA 6 at 30fps with the deeply complex CPU systems that they imbed in such as npcs having schedules or remembering your actions than shallow npcs at 60fps. RDR2 is innovate in it's npc design and pure attention to detail.
Takes a lot to make me consider getting a digital series X but having to pay the equivalent of £930 in American dollars will do it. Even with US tax at the highest rate included it's a 25% additional uplift on cost which is unacceptable. I'll just keep my base digital PS5.
There is a difference between lots of IP and profitable IP. Sony is no stranger to rinsing IP that is profitable (Uncharted, TLOU, GOW, Horizon, Spiderman, Gran Turismo)
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Re: Even in a Wacky Nautical Spin-Off, Yakuza Just Feels Wrong in English
Grateful I am not a language snob.
Re: CD Projekt Red Won't Say Which, If Any, Current Consoles Can Handle The Witcher 4
With the current CPU's, I think they will be waiting for the PS6 and the next Xbox. If they want a repeat of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 then they can try and put W4 on PS5 and see what happens.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Pleads for Modder Restraint on PC
You can't stop cringe, it is the soul of internet and gaming culture.
Re: Persona Protagonists Are Invariably High School Boys Due to 'Mental Age'
I think Persona should stick the current formula, as it works. They have plenty of other games with adult protags for those that want something different.
Re: Falcom Pulls an Atlus, Announces a 'Significantly Upgraded' Version of Ys X: Nordics
@ButterySmooth30FPS Nope no confirmation at all for the West.
Re: Falcom Pulls an Atlus, Announces a 'Significantly Upgraded' Version of Ys X: Nordics
I'm planning on buying Nordics because it will be a long time before this new version comes to the West, if ever. I will assess at the time if this upgraded version is worth a purchase or not. P5R was basically a whole new game to me vs P5 so I wasn't bothered by supporting the developers again. There a much bigger things in gaming to be upset about than an optional upgrade.
Re: Xbox Is Eager to Build the Best Games You Can Enjoy Everywhere
Next gen I'll just get a PC that won't be outdated as soon as it launches unlike the next Xbox or PS6. MS will keeping making profits like always because they know when to pivot.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5 Games of 2025?
2025 looking like a great year for games, even if GTA 6 doesn't make it. Ghost of Yotei and DS2 for Sony will be the standouts. It's unfortunate there is a least 10+ games I want day 1 on this list on top of what I mentioned.
Re: Naughty Dog Turns Off Intergalactic PS5 Trailer's Comments As Discourse Turns Nasty
It's okay to like or dislike the look of the game, just be decent about it. Debates about X or Y go around in circles. Move on, it's not that deep.
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Fans Swing at Swen Vincke Speech, Review Bomb Baldur's Gate 3
It's just embarrassing behaviour really.
Re: Intergalactic PS5 Is Naughty Dog's Wildest, Most Creative Story Yet
You know the issue with product placement, it's the licences and the expected delisting after X amount of years. Hopefully they have a workaround for that aspect.
Re: Physical Media Just Can't Catch a Break Right Now
@elvisfan1 Agree digital is 100% cheaper when you factor in a site like CDKeys that gets you 20-30% off the game day 1.
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 Offline for Almost a Full Day
Sony been neglecting the backend for years.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 Announced as CDPR Promises New Features on Fourth Anniversary
I am curious to see what the new features are!
Re: When Is The Game Awards 2024?
No respect for EU time. I don't expect much from this years show as I am only really interested in GTA 6, anything for Persona 6, Switch 2 or a new hardware announcement. I don't expect any of those.
Re: Indiana Jones PS5's Launch Trailer Will Make the Spring 2025 Wait That Little Harder
I think this will be out early May (6 months after the Xbox launch) that's late spring. Due to the IP I think it will sell pretty well on PS. I'll be playing this on game pass as I have the luxury to afford all the main home consoles.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Patch 3 Out Now, BioWare Promises Another Update 'Soon'
Enjoying the combat, taking my time with this game.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Farming Simulator 25 Crops Up in a Nintendo-Heavy Top 10
This game has so far sold more copies than Astro Bot, pretty wild how popular it is.
Re: Sony Leads Pack of Publishers Nominated at The Game Awards
It's been a slow generation for Sony vs PS4, but it could be worse. Hope there will be some new IP rather than sequels before this gen is out.
Re: Disgruntled PS5 Pro Owners Campaign to Disable Support After Slew of Shoddy Patches
@Stickleman Is that an American saying? I only know "how the tables have turned"
Re: Disgruntled PS5 Pro Owners Campaign to Disable Support After Slew of Shoddy Patches
I think PS5 Pro will only start to get more widespread appeal when games like Ghost of Yotei and GTA 6 are out.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Not Have a Paid Battle Pass or Subscription on PS5
The overtly negative will always find a way to bash Ubisoft to suit their confirmation bias. I'm curious to see how Shadows pans out. It isn't my no1 game for next Feb but the setting has me intrigued. If it is bad I will swiftly move on to one of the many other games launching that month.
Re: UK Retailers Are All Discounting the PS5 Pro Already
Argos will be dropping back down to £659 for BF, They accidently went too early and other companies copies then reverted back when they saw Argos do it.
Re: Metacritic Responds to Ongoing Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review Bombing Campaign
I do this novel thing called playing a game before I rate it.
Re: In the UK, You Can't Buy a PS5 Pro Disc Drive without Paying a Premium
I play digital only and the 2TB will be more than fine for me on the Pro, I am surprised SIE managed to overestimate stock for the Pro yet also underestimate the stock for the disc drive, reminds me of when the portal was out of stock for ages.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard's First PS5 Update Incoming, Adjusts Balance and Fixes Bugs
PS5 Pro patch also drops on Thursday
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Gets Post-Launch Creative Director Switcheroo
@RiverGenie Crazy how you was able to find something easily online despite The Gamer supposedly digging deep on info haha.
Re: Warhorse Studios Hosting Celebratory Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Livestream
Looking to finish the first one before 2 comes out, I got a decent amount of time but the game is a time sink and I have a lot of other games on the go at the moment! I am kind of grateful that November and December are a bit lighter on the AAA launches this year.
Re: Golden Joystick Reveals Nominations for 'Ultimate Game of the Year'
Metaphor: ReFantazio the clear winner here, lots of other great games but Atlus is the R* of JRPGs
Re: Palworld Struck by Nintendo Lawsuit Days Prior to Predicted PS5 Reveal
@Otaku1 They aren't suing based on the character designs, just the game design mechanics that they paid to patent.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Huge PS5 Pro Enhancements Are a 'Vast Improvement'
Is the issue the PS5 base console or the developers not optimising the games correctly the having to rely on this PSSR?
Re: PS5 Exclusives Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Failed to Meet Expectations
If Nintendo have new hardware that can run the games as a reasonable resolution and fps, get FF7 Remakes and FF16 on there immediately. Gamepass money will also help build out long term profits post launch.
Re: Mini Review: Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis (PS5) - Expensive Expansion Is a Flawed Affair
Got it for free via Gamepass perks so didn't have to pay for it. I will check this out after I have gotten around to completing P3R.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows' Japan Looks Stunning in New Open World Showcase
Let's out go outside and touch some PS5 pro 8k grass.
I'll try the game out on Ubi + Via Xbox then buy a PlayStation copy after a month if it like it.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 'Hugely Improved' on PS5 Pro, a 'Night and Day' Difference
I'd like to see a new Sony 1st party game running on the system. I think that would sell a lot of people on what this thing can really do.
Re: Lack of Competition from Xbox Partly Why PS5 Pro Is $700, Says Analyst
@themightyant pre US tax the UK equivalent cost is around $915. Let's say we knock off an additional $55 on tax there is still an $100 gap on that $760 cost you quoted. They only keep prices competitive in the US because it's the only region where Xbox competes with Sony.
Re: 'It Makes Sense Why the PS5 Pro Price Is So High,' Say Tech Experts
@GreatAuk I'm fully aware of VAT. There is still a big difference in cost once both sets of tax are calculated.
Re: Feature: PS5 Pro's Been Clowned on By the Entire Internet, and the Memes Will Make You Laugh
People saying they will get the pro day one forgetting that scalpers exist and Sony's minimal supply at launch will be outweighed by demand. The console will sell out be because they are not allocating many per country at all (especially outside the US).
Re: Feature: Everything You Can Do in PS5's New Welcome Hub
Looks interesting. Curious to see how many weeks it will be before it comes to the UK. Looks like they planned to have this fully rolled out in time for the PS5 pro.
Re: PS5 Pro Probably Won't Run GTA 6 at 4K 60FPS, Tech Expert Claims
I'd rather play GTA 6 at 30fps with the deeply complex CPU systems that they imbed in such as npcs having schedules or remembering your actions than shallow npcs at 60fps. RDR2 is innovate in it's npc design and pure attention to detail.
Re: Lack of Competition from Xbox Partly Why PS5 Pro Is $700, Says Analyst
It's great that Sony are using their market dominance over Microsoft in the UK to punish consumers on price.
Re: 'It Makes Sense Why the PS5 Pro Price Is So High,' Say Tech Experts
The big 3:
1. Costs more than the average monthly salary in 75% of European countries
2. Priced at £699 in the UK which is about 25% more expensive (after US tax) than than the US
version at $699
3. It's for the p(l)ayers and has 3 stripes on each side
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
Takes a lot to make me consider getting a digital series X but having to pay the equivalent of £930 in American dollars will do it. Even with US tax at the highest rate included it's a 25% additional uplift on cost which is unacceptable. I'll just keep my base digital PS5.
Re: 80s Synthpop Stars Heaven 17 Resist the Temptation of PS5's GTA 6
The public response seems unreasonable and attention seeking regardless of how good or bad the monetary value of the offer is.
Re: Days Gone Director Roasts 'Small Game' Astro Bot PS5 for Deacon St John Cameo
Acting as if he created Red Dead 2 or something. Good call by Sony to get this person out of Bend.
Re: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Review (PS5) - Magical PS Plus Sporting Sim Is a Winner
I have enjoyed what I have played so far
Re: Sony Execs Seem to Think the Company Doesn't Have Enough Original IP
There is a difference between lots of IP and profitable IP. Sony is no stranger to rinsing IP that is profitable (Uncharted, TLOU, GOW, Horizon, Spiderman, Gran Turismo)
Re: Black Myth: Wukong's Sales Top 18 Million in Two Weeks on PS5, PC
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Re: Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far
The boys play Souls-likes, The men play Astro Bot.
Re: Players Take the Easy Way Out in Pursuit of Concord's Coveted Platinum PS5 Trophy
I will do anything for (Trophies), But I won't do that (Concord).