All digital is the only way to go. Since I got my neice a PS4 Pro we've been sharing all 547 (and counting) of my digital games. Even better, because PS5 seems to be a completely different ecosystem, it doesnt affect my two PS4 Pro consoles and accounts meaning I can game share between 3 consoles now and can play online games simulataneously with all 3 systems. Its like buying 3 discs with one digital purchase ... ie, a no brainer!
I'm having a shocking time with brand new WD D10 8TB external drive/downloads. 3/4 of the games I've downloaded start then say "something went wrong" (error ce-108255-1) and I have to close. PS5 repeatedly shuts down randomly as external drive makes weird sound. Restarting sees most (?) of my external drive games disappear from library. Downloads not starting at all now. Rebuilding database not working as fix... Sony have received 20 error reports from me in last half hour. Really is shocking. Giving up. Back to Ps4 Pro till this crap gets fixed.
Why would anyone NOT want to feature in a game and have kids play as their fave player ... ZLATAN. Hes 38, on a multi million salary and hes moaning about a digitization of himself in a game. Theyre not making money off of Zlatan. Doubt anyone would skip a game if his likeness was removed. In one or two years, when he hangs up his boots, kids will still be playing as Ibra in Fifa and keeping the legacy alive... if thats not a privelege, I don't know what is.
Miles Mo on PS5. Great game ... just really disappointed with the ray tracing performance. When the new consoles were announced I originally thought the days of picking fidelity over performance would be long gone. Played few hours with ray tracing and the intricate details and reflections are nice ... when your crawling slowly and deliberately looking for them. Swinging about during gameplay, you don't notice them at all. Looks lovely in 4K at 60 so sticking with that. Ray tracing definitely isnt worth halving the frame rate for. More of a neat tech demo feature that I might turn on to show others how cool it is, then immediately turn off. Still, stunning game.
I still have it on Gamecube and actually quite like the new visual style of the PC remake. Went back to Gamecube game yesterday and I have to say, it hasn't aged well .... not that it was a particularly good game (regarding gameplay or graphics) to start with. If they fix the bugs it'll be a decent little game with interesting cartoony style. Not great but certainly not the unmitigated disaster some are claiming.
@Menchi Well, seeing as the SN850 was only announced in October (and still not available to buy yet) and when I bought mine 3 months ago, the SN750 was the best on the market. Sony had said "there would be a "regular" M.2 expansion slot on PS5"(which is why I bought the best "regular" M.2 drive available on the market at the time) . Sony should have said "there's an M.2 expansion slot but compatible drives haven't been invented yet."
I got a state of the art 2TB WD Black SN750 for £400 thinking IT MUST be compatible with PS5. Thought i'd use it for my PC then switch it over to PS5 when I get my preorder. But ... nope, not compatible apparently. Being so pro-consumer ..... it wouldn't surprise me if Sony had a sneaky, surprise, over-priced, proprietary M.2 SSD in the pipeline.
I don't get it. Fair enough if it doesn't work and the dev can't be arsed correcting the compatibility, BUT to actually take the time to block it from being transferred/playable from PS4 to PS5 seems ludicrous/miserable.
Hollow Knight might be my fave game ever ... defo top 2 or 3 and I think its probably even better than Super Metroid. However, I remember the first thing I thought to myself after 100%ing it was ... "i'm never putting myself through that again!!!" Don't think I'll ever replay it ... One 'n' done but really looking forward to Silksong.
It's the android mobile app that needs work. Had it for years and STILL have no idea how to view latest releases. Looking for new games brings up "coming soon" games that are months away from release. Surely the FIRST thing I should see when opening the app is latest game releases.
Garbage. I just bought the 1TB WD SN750 for £170 from Amazon for my PC and they sent me the £450 2GB one (with heatsink, no less) by mistake. Thought I'd just use it for PS5 when it comes. Its supposed to be the high-end option. Was sure it was gonna be PS5 compatible.
Jackpot!! Easy, painless transaction. I expected to be watching all 5 retail sites, sweating for hours in a desperate panic. Woke up 8.10 ... Reset my alarm for 8.50 (for potential 9am restock)... Don't know what made me check (and not nod off again) but decided to have a quick once over of the retailers.. First one I tried (Argos) had stock!! (digital, no less... My preferred option). No queuing, no headache, no sweat! Can't believe it. So happy.
Surprised more people arent interested in digital only. I went digi when I bought my niece a PS4 so we could game share between two consoles without buying twice and haven't looked back. Its just so much more convenient, especially with game streaming/PS Now/PS Store sales.
I loved Vader Immortal on Quest. Find myself replaying it every now and then. Great when guests come round. Everyone gets a thrill from the Detention level when Vader walks in ... and who doesnt want to battle remotes??
Again ... 2 games that are both on PS Now as well. There really has to be some incentive for subscribers of both Plus and Now. Repeatedly giving Now subscribers games they already have is a massive oversight.
I just never got on well with this game. Its just an irritating wave shooter with a pretentious, sci-fi, gobbledygook story. Was relieved when I finished it ... then I got duped into playing the post credits scene ... tidying up coffee cups/organising faxes crap. Grrrr. Deleted straight after with zero interest in going back and completing side quests.
Helluva big file size for such a short experience. The controls are initially confusing. Left and right being on different move controllers is unusual but a necessity given the propulsion gestures your required to make. Gotta say, jumping out a burning plane and flying along side it is thoroughly exhilarating ... especially with an authentic Iron Man holographic HUD blinking before your eyes. Wasn't expecting it to feel anywhere near this authentic. Hope the rest of the game is just as exciting.
"VALHALLAAAAAA!!!" After sussing out the my first Valk (which took ages, I used to see them and run the other way), I beat all the others first attempt, with the exception of Sigrun. Every move is telegraphed, once you get the timing right its not too hard. Very rewarding and satisfying when you beat her.
Kine is top 3 for me. Adored it... 100%ed it (only cheated twice). Statik too. Witness was sssoooo boring. If Inside and Last Guardian qualify, so do God of War and Shadow of Colossus etc.
Im 42 and SO glad i'm not growing up with games in this era. Everything was in moderation back then. Cartoons started at 4.00 and finished at 5.10pm for John Craven's Newsround, giving me plenty of time to attempt Jetpac or Wonderboy in Monsterland between homework time and Dr Who at 7.30pm. There was a limit to the entertainment content I had access to. Now we have streams upon streams of 24 hour channels, 200hr+ games, unlimited movies/series... its just too much. So glad I grew up with my Speccy, Master System n Snes. I got to experience the classics and still dip into the likes of God of War or Marvels Spidey or whatever new game I particularly like the look of. Reminiscing playing my top 50 16-bit console games seems to be far more appealling than my nephew remembering 900hrs he ploughed into overwatch.
Think a remake of the Resi One Gamecube Remake would be fantastic with th RE Engine. Imagine tiptoeing through the Spencer Mansion again (without the pre-rendered backgrounds.)
Just played through 5 with my son and two of the 4 campaigns in 6. I always loved 5 but really enjoyed 6 in coop this time round too. Think 4 has been thoroughly surpassed now. Was my fave for years but 2 Remake and 7 (in VR) are top two now. I'll never forget how great and obviously influential 4 was in my Gamecube days but think its time to move on. Think 4 is prob my 4th (or maybe 5th) fave now (after 1 and 2 remakes and 7 (and possibly 3 Remake ... i'll decide at midnight tonight!).
Dang.... I was counting on this distraction from Norry Dawg to assuage my insanity in this lockdown scenario!! I thought I coulda maybe lasted till May with the promise of LoU2 on the horizon! Now ... I' ain't so sure!!
Really disappointed. Shocking oversight. Assumed I would be able to upgrade from PS4 Pro to PS5 and transfer my entire library over. Just bought a One X for the sole reason to play Ori Wisps while in isolation. . . Which I payed £1 for (first month of Xbox Gamepass was £1). Was gonna sell Xbox straight after Ori but theres enough different titles to make Gamepass a worthwhile complement to PS Now, especially given the current situation. Then I had a flick through the Microsoft Store and saw the Backwards Compatible Xbox 360 games list.... 100s!! Dead Space games £3 each. My son and I are certainly not gonna be bored during the lockdown.
Welcome back ... just panic purchased a One X in anticipation of the corona lockdown (actually, coz I really wanted Ori Wisps)'. Turns out I got Ori (and couple hundred other games) by subscribing to gamepass for £1 for 1st month. So many other games I want to play on gamepass that Ive not got on PS4 so doubt il be unsubscribing any time soon. Between Gamepass and PS Now, ive got my months in isolation sorted.
Went out and bought a One X yesterday, for the sole reason to play Ori Will of the Wisps (should the country be at a lockdown) in glorious 4K HDR .... Planned to just sell the Xbox straight after finishing it. Turns out I subscribed to Xbox game pass for £1 for 1st month and Ori Wisps is included!! Jackpot. Then downloaded 30 gamepass games I really wanted to play that I dont have on PS4 Pro. Big titles. I'll be hanging on to the Xbox longer than expected. Between this and PS Now. . . think ive got it sorted.
Took the plunge (ie 7 day free trial) to download Control, Wolfen, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and PUBG. ... might even subscribe to Now for an extra month or two to finish a few more games on the service. Can defo see the appeal and a decent price.
Pretty crappy having to wait an extra week for even the reveal. Surely, since they already have our money, releasing it early would be the only way to satisfy consumers. They better include an extra game this month!!
Comments 439
Re: Soapbox: PS5 Is Pushing Me Ever Closer to All-Digital
All digital is the only way to go. Since I got my neice a PS4 Pro we've been sharing all 547 (and counting) of my digital games. Even better, because PS5 seems to be a completely different ecosystem, it doesnt affect my two PS4 Pro consoles and accounts meaning I can game share between 3 consoles now and can play online games simulataneously with all 3 systems. Its like buying 3 discs with one digital purchase ... ie, a no brainer!
Re: New PS5 Owners: How to Fix Common Problems
I'm having a shocking time with brand new WD D10 8TB external drive/downloads. 3/4 of the games I've downloaded start then say "something went wrong" (error ce-108255-1) and I have to close. PS5 repeatedly shuts down randomly as external drive makes weird sound. Restarting sees most (?) of my external drive games disappear from library. Downloads not starting at all now. Rebuilding database not working as fix... Sony have received 20 error reports from me in last half hour. Really is shocking. Giving up. Back to Ps4 Pro till this crap gets fixed.
Re: PS Plus December 2020 PS5, PS4 Games Announced
Not bad for me. Need, need, need.... Usually for me it's got, got, got. PS5 game very welcome to grace my new console.
Re: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gareth Bale Voice Objection to FIFA 21 Likenesses
Why would anyone NOT want to feature in a game and have kids play as their fave player ... ZLATAN. Hes 38, on a multi million salary and hes moaning about a digitization of himself in a game. Theyre not making money off of Zlatan. Doubt anyone would skip a game if his likeness was removed. In one or two years, when he hangs up his boots, kids will still be playing as Ibra in Fifa and keeping the legacy alive... if thats not a privelege, I don't know what is.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 351
Miles Mo on PS5. Great game ... just really disappointed with the ray tracing performance. When the new consoles were announced I originally thought the days of picking fidelity over performance would be long gone. Played few hours with ray tracing and the intricate details and reflections are nice ... when your crawling slowly and deliberately looking for them. Swinging about during gameplay, you don't notice them at all. Looks lovely in 4K at 60 so sticking with that. Ray tracing definitely isnt worth halving the frame rate for. More of a neat tech demo feature that I might turn on to show others how cool it is, then immediately turn off. Still, stunning game.
Re: Publisher of Poor XIII Remake Seems to Miss the Point with Apology Post
I still have it on Gamecube and actually quite like the new visual style of the PC remake. Went back to Gamecube game yesterday and I have to say, it hasn't aged well .... not that it was a particularly good game (regarding gameplay or graphics) to start with. If they fix the bugs it'll be a decent little game with interesting cartoony style. Not great but certainly not the unmitigated disaster some are claiming.
Re: Sadly, You Can't Store PS5 Games on an External HDD
@Menchi
Well, seeing as the SN850 was only announced in October (and still not available to buy yet) and when I bought mine 3 months ago, the SN750 was the best on the market. Sony had said "there would be a "regular" M.2 expansion slot on PS5"(which is why I bought the best "regular" M.2 drive available on the market at the time) . Sony should have said "there's an M.2 expansion slot but compatible drives haven't been invented yet."
Re: Sadly, You Can't Store PS5 Games on an External HDD
I got a state of the art 2TB WD Black SN750 for £400 thinking IT MUST be compatible with PS5. Thought i'd use it for my PC then switch it over to PS5 when I get my preorder. But ... nope, not compatible apparently. Being so pro-consumer ..... it wouldn't surprise me if Sony had a sneaky, surprise, over-priced, proprietary M.2 SSD in the pipeline.
Re: You Can't Play PT on PS5
I don't get it. Fair enough if it doesn't work and the dev can't be arsed correcting the compatibility, BUT to actually take the time to block it from being transferred/playable from PS4 to PS5 seems ludicrous/miserable.
Re: November 2020 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Hollow Knight might be my fave game ever ... defo top 2 or 3 and I think its probably even better than Super Metroid. However, I remember the first thing I thought to myself after 100%ing it was ... "i'm never putting myself through that again!!!" Don't think I'll ever replay it ... One 'n' done but really looking forward to Silksong.
Re: PS5 Comes with an HDMI 2.1 Cable, 120FPS Possible Out of the Box
Perfect. Just got my 55" LG CX last week. Roll on 2weeksonFriday for my UK preorder.
Re: Have a Gander at the New PS Store for Web Browsers
It's the android mobile app that needs work. Had it for years and STILL have no idea how to view latest releases. Looking for new games brings up "coming soon" games that are months away from release. Surely the FIRST thing I should see when opening the app is latest game releases.
Re: Western Digital Reveals First PS5 Compatible SSD
Garbage. I just bought the 1TB WD SN750 for £170 from Amazon for my PC and they sent me the £450 2GB one (with heatsink, no less) by mistake. Thought I'd just use it for PS5 when it comes. Its supposed to be the high-end option. Was sure it was gonna be PS5 compatible.
Re: More PS5 Pre-Orders Available in the US, UK, Canada Starting Friday
Jackpot!! Easy, painless transaction. I expected to be watching all 5 retail sites, sweating for hours in a desperate panic. Woke up 8.10 ... Reset my alarm for 8.50 (for potential 9am restock)... Don't know what made me check (and not nod off again) but decided to have a quick once over of the retailers.. First one I tried (Argos) had stock!! (digital, no less... My preferred option). No queuing, no headache, no sweat! Can't believe it. So happy.
Re: More PS5 Pre-Orders Available in the US, UK, Canada Starting Friday
@gibbleking
I've got a bad feeling bout this. Both versions unavailable now. Hope it wasn't another screw up.
Re: More PS5 Pre-Orders Available in the US, UK, Canada Starting Friday
Holy cow!! Just ordered digital edition with Argos UK. First time... No waiting. Please don't be an error.
Edit... Just got confirmation email ....
Re: Tennis World Tour 2 - A Winner
"A WINNER!!" "MATCH POINT!!"... Ummm... a .......
......7?
Re: Poll: Will You Buy a PS5?
Surprised more people arent interested in digital only. I went digi when I bought my niece a PS4 so we could game share between two consoles without buying twice and haven't looked back. Its just so much more convenient, especially with game streaming/PS Now/PS Store sales.
Re: Can You Name These PlayStation Peripherals?
12. Not too shabby. Some pretty obvious guessable ones.
Re: Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series - Star Wars and VR Are Made for Each Other
I loved Vader Immortal on Quest. Find myself replaying it every now and then. Great when guests come round. Everyone gets a thrill from the Detention level when Vader walks in ... and who doesnt want to battle remotes??
Re: PS Plus September 2020 PS4 Games Announced
Again ... 2 games that are both on PS Now as well. There really has to be some incentive for subscribers of both Plus and Now. Repeatedly giving Now subscribers games they already have is a massive oversight.
Re: Resident Evil 7 Becomes the Best-Selling Game in the Series
Well deserved. A classic and a stunning experience on PSVR!
Re: PS Plus July 2020 PS4 Games Announced
Not interested in basketball, Erica looks OK and Rise of the Tomb Raider is an oldie and cheap as chips now.
Re: Remedy Confirms a PS5 Version of Control Is in the Works
I just never got on well with this game. Its just an irritating wave shooter with a pretentious, sci-fi, gobbledygook story. Was relieved when I finished it ... then I got duped into playing the post credits scene ... tidying up coffee cups/organising faxes crap. Grrrr. Deleted straight after with zero interest in going back and completing side quests.
Re: PS Plus June 2020 PS4 Game Announced
Great for me. Always wanted this one.
Re: Iron Man VR Demo Lands on PS4 Today
Helluva big file size for such a short experience. The controls are initially confusing. Left and right being on different move controllers is unusual but a necessity given the propulsion gestures your required to make. Gotta say, jumping out a burning plane and flying along side it is thoroughly exhilarating ... especially with an authentic Iron Man holographic HUD blinking before your eyes. Wasn't expecting it to feel anywhere near this authentic. Hope the rest of the game is just as exciting.
Re: May 2020 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
I just noticed BOTH of these have recently been added to PS NOW!!! ??? Pretty odd strategy to gift me free games I can already play anyway.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for May 2020?
Both games would probably be reasonable additions on PS Plus ... just not together in the same month.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Release Date Set for This Summer on PS4
WOW!!! CAN'T BELIEVE IT!! A nice wee lockdown pick-me-up!! Thought it'd maybe be Xmas till we got our hands on this one.
Re: Supremely Skilled God of War Player Beats Hardest Boss with No Upgrades
"VALHALLAAAAAA!!!" After sussing out the my first Valk (which took ages, I used to see them and run the other way), I beat all the others first attempt, with the exception of Sigrun. Every move is telegraphed, once you get the timing right its not too hard. Very rewarding and satisfying when you beat her.
Re: Rumour: Resident Evil 8 Will Feature PSVR Support
Loved Resi 7 in VR. Hope this is true.
Re: Guide: Best PS4 Puzzle Games
Kine is top 3 for me. Adored it... 100%ed it (only cheated twice).
Statik too. Witness was sssoooo boring. If Inside and Last Guardian qualify, so do God of War and Shadow of Colossus etc.
Re: Soapbox: I Wish I Was Growing Up with Games Now
Im 42 and SO glad i'm not growing up with games in this era. Everything was in moderation back then. Cartoons started at 4.00 and finished at 5.10pm for John Craven's Newsround, giving me plenty of time to attempt Jetpac or Wonderboy in Monsterland between homework time and Dr Who at 7.30pm. There was a limit to the entertainment content I had access to. Now we have streams upon streams of 24 hour channels, 200hr+ games, unlimited movies/series... its just too much. So glad I grew up with my Speccy, Master System n Snes. I got to experience the classics and still dip into the likes of God of War or Marvels Spidey or whatever new game I particularly like the look of. Reminiscing playing my top 50 16-bit console games seems to be far more appealling than my nephew remembering 900hrs he ploughed into overwatch.
Re: Capcom Wants to Know if You're Up for Another Resident Evil Remake
Think a remake of the Resi One Gamecube Remake would be fantastic with th RE Engine. Imagine tiptoeing through the Spencer Mansion again (without the pre-rendered backgrounds.)
Re: Guide: Best Resident Evil Games Ranked
Just played through 5 with my son and two of the 4 campaigns in 6. I always loved 5 but really enjoyed 6 in coop this time round too. Think 4 has been thoroughly surpassed now. Was my fave for years but 2 Remake and 7 (in VR) are top two now. I'll never forget how great and obviously influential 4 was in my Gamecube days but think its time to move on. Think 4 is prob my 4th (or maybe 5th) fave now (after 1 and 2 remakes and 7 (and possibly 3 Remake ... i'll decide at midnight tonight!).
Re: The Last of Us 2 Delayed Again Due to Coronavirus Epidemic
Dang.... I was counting on this distraction from Norry Dawg to assuage my insanity in this lockdown scenario!! I thought I coulda maybe lasted till May with the promise of LoU2 on the horizon! Now ... I' ain't so sure!!
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Persona 5 Royal?
Got Person 4 Golden on Vita. I just didn't get it. Played few hours and it was so dull and tedious!
Re: Exclusive: PS5 to Receive Terafloppy Disks, Proprietary Hardware That Will Boost Teraflops Count
Nice! Looks legit!!
Re: Guide: Best PS4 HDR Games
Rise of the Tomb Raider deserves a mention. Looks amazing with HDR.
Re: Poll: Should Sony Giveaway Free PS4 Games for Those in Isolation?
Na. Theres plenty dirt cheap titles on the Store Sale and theres also great titles on PS Now for a few quid a month.
Re: Talking Point: What Free April 2020 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
Given the circumstances, an extra game or two on top of the usual would be appreciated the world over.
Re: PS5 Backwards Compatibility Will Play Overwhelming Majority of All PS4 Games, Improved Framerates and Higher Resolutions
Why not just state that from the start?? They almost fumbled the ball Microsoft style with their indecisiveness.
Re: PS5's Backwards Compatibility with PS4 Has Fans Baffled
Really disappointed. Shocking oversight. Assumed I would be able to upgrade from PS4 Pro to PS5 and transfer my entire library over. Just bought a One X for the sole reason to play Ori Wisps while in isolation. . . Which I payed £1 for (first month of Xbox Gamepass was £1). Was gonna sell Xbox straight after Ori but theres enough different titles to make Gamepass a worthwhile complement to PS Now, especially given the current situation. Then I had a flick through the Microsoft Store and saw the Backwards Compatible Xbox 360 games list.... 100s!! Dead Space games £3 each. My son and I are certainly not gonna be bored during the lockdown.
Re: Site News: Don't Forget to Visit Our Sister Site Pure Xbox
Welcome back ... just panic purchased a One X in anticipation of the corona lockdown (actually, coz I really wanted Ori Wisps)'. Turns out I got Ori (and couple hundred other games) by subscribing to gamepass for £1 for 1st month. So many other games I want to play on gamepass that Ive not got on PS4 so doubt il be unsubscribing any time soon. Between Gamepass and PS Now, ive got my months in isolation sorted.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 315
Went out and bought a One X yesterday, for the sole reason to play Ori Will of the Wisps (should the country be at a lockdown) in glorious 4K HDR .... Planned to just sell the Xbox straight after finishing it. Turns out I subscribed to Xbox game pass for £1 for 1st month and Ori Wisps is included!! Jackpot. Then downloaded 30 gamepass games I really wanted to play that I dont have on PS4 Pro. Big titles. I'll be hanging on to the Xbox longer than expected. Between this and PS Now. . . think ive got it sorted.
Re: Sony Confirms Massive PS Now Update with Control, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Wolfenstein 2
Took the plunge (ie 7 day free trial) to download Control, Wolfen, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and PUBG. ... might even subscribe to Now for an extra month or two to finish a few more games on the service. Can defo see the appeal and a decent price.
Re: Rumour: PS Plus March 2020 PS4 Games Leaked Early
Crap. Got Shadow, dont want sonic.
Re: PS Plus February 2020 PS4 Games Announced
Crap. Got Bioshock dirt cheap on PS Store ages ago. Was looking forward to Crash. Sims 4 ... no, just NO!!
Re: Official PlayStation Blog Users Vote The Last of Us as Game of the Decade, Top 20 List Revealed
1 and 2 are probably my fave games of all time. Spidey, Arkham City and Horizon are right up there too.
Re: Talking Point: What Free January 2020 PS Plus Games Are You Dreaming Of?
Pretty crappy having to wait an extra week for even the reveal. Surely, since they already have our money, releasing it early would be the only way to satisfy consumers. They better include an extra game this month!!