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I happen to like this tbh, gives it a clean & modern look. What I don't like is when a company puts their cheesy tagline in their logo.

Keep the design clean guys.

@wiiware I do not agree though because Sony can still add major features regardless, just like the SSD support for the PS5. I actually prefer this approach because it does not set the wrong expectation for the average consumer. Big number updates does not necessarily guarantee major feature changes like the recent 9.0 update for the PS4.

@wiiware I thought the same too until I realised they purposely made it that way so that users don't expect a drastic change when there's a big number update. Like how during the final years of the PS4, big number updates are no longer significant ones like the recent update to 9.0.

@AgentGuapo It's even worse on physical copies. I have a very hard time tracking down ones that don't have that ugly banner.

If you'll no longer see the PlayStation Hits banner is one of the downside of losing the dynamic artwork, I'm happy to make that sacrifice. Good riddance, hopefully that eyesore never makes a return.

@Nightcrawler71 Underwhelmed? I think Miles Morales is the best Spider-Man from Insomniac to date & I only got to play it on the PS4!

After finishing Miles Morales, I actually preferred his version of Spider-Man vs Peter Parker's. 🕷🕸

@twitchtvpat You are a perfect fit in Jim Ryan's team. 😄

@twitchtvpat That's a weak counter argument given that most can't reliably secure a PS5 in the middle of a global chip shortage, in the middle of a pandemic (where one might wait out a few years more to save up enough funds before securing a PS5) & given what the competition is offering in the form of Smart Delivery.

Well I was pissed about the $10 PS5 upgrade fee for Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, God of War Ragnarok, Gran Turismo 7 & Horizon Forbidden West's nonsense (I still am) but expecting an upgrade path from a remaster is quite a stretch here bois.

If I recall correctly, there was none offered for Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection & The Last of Us Remastered even in the PS4 days. It's safe to assume the same would apply for the PS5 as well.

Edit: We didn't even get one from Spider-Man: Remastered & even that is locked behind the Miles Morales Ultimate Edition.

Thanks for the heads up!

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@Dezzy70 Well this is just a beta phase after all, your average joe won't even know what a beta phase is to begin with. I bet Sony would come up with a 'PS5 compatible' label for SSD manufacturers. Also since you're simply adding additional storage instead of replacing it, the setup process is definitely easier than replacing your internal HDD like on the PS4.

@zupertramp I don't think it's complicated to begin with. Yes the specifications laid out by Sony makes it look like one giant headache but it's just there to protect them legally & it's still in beta. Also, I don't hear anyone complaining about the complexity to swap the PS5's face plates for a custom one & the SSD is just one screw away beyond that. If kids back in the X360 days manage to pull off some sick custom plates just to score some bragging rights, how hard it is just to loosen just one screw beyond removing those pesky plates?

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I got to hand it to Microsoft & Seagate for developing a slick, minimalist & easy to use external drive that can easily upgrade your storage needs but Sony's approach is going to pay off big time in the long run. Already out of the gate the cost of $ per GB is better & you get more storage option than Microsoft's offering which will only get cheaper over time. If there's one thing I know, people are definitely willing to put up with minor inconveniences or even compromise just to save some cash.

@Dezzy70 @zupertramp And some think you need a PhD to install a compatible SSD into the PS5.

https://youtu.be/wzgRJnW-CpA

@Dezzy70 Well if you are familiar with installing & upgrading PC parts, then I really don't understand why you are against this. Sony's approach definitely gives players more storage options at competitive prices. You can already get a 4TB expansion vs 1TB max on Series X|S albeit at a price of an iPhone.

@zupertramp True but installing the SSD is really no big deal. You just pop the plates, loosen up one screw & that's it! If that's still a hassle to some, I bet they'll just transfer their games to an external drive. If even that's too much, just delete them like you're used to.

@Octane For all of Microsoft's pro-consumer policies they have been throwing around lately, this makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. First of all, those drives are not manufactured by Microsoft, it is done by external companies like Seagate who simply license or get contracted by Microsoft to make them. Secondly, console manufacturers make huge profits by selling accessories to counter the loss in selling consoles. That's why most of their official accessories are always overpriced. Finally, why would they even subsidise such a move given that players can just delete games to make room for newer ones on their console's built in storage.

Microsoft is running a business here gentlemen, not charity.

@Dezzy70 I think you are exaggerating here. I don't hear any complaints or issues whenever a user replaces their HDD for PS4's & that is an even more complicated process compared to inserting a SSD into a slot inside a PS5.

I'm pretty sure Sony will put up a step-by-step video/image guide on their support page on how to safely & properly install the SSD for the average joe.

@Dezzy70 How exactly is Sony's solution here pathetic? It is the one area it has an edge over the Series X|S consoles. Prices here should fall faster & you already have loads of storage size options. I don't think they want a repeat of the failures of Betamax, PS Vita memory cards & the struggles for Blu-Ray.

Well the expensive price tag isn't shocking (to me at least) given it's relatively new & the advantage of it being non proprietary, prices should come down faster than Microsoft's solution.

@get2sammyb I know petitions usually doesn't bring much change but I'm hoping if it gets enough attention, Sony might change its course. Hoping your platform can further spread the awareness.

http://chng.it/CrYpL8WTm6

What happened to the days where indie developers getting the spotlight, standing shoulder to shoulder on stage showcasing their titles alongside a new console launch?

What's going on at PlayStation? Every week there's a new controversy surrounding them. They really need a wake up call, PS3 style.

Not for long though 🤣

@Juvenlast The PS5 version is just the Director's Cut, no vanilla version.

Without a doubt, Horizon: Forbidden West! My game for the entire generation tbh.

@LiamCroft 🤣

@JustPlainLoco Thanks!

@jdv95 Yeah, but Sony's acquisitions just doesn't have the same effect as Microsoft's. It's business as usual tbh.

Could this be a reaction towards Microsoft's studio acquisitions shopping spree?

Guessing their strategy is to bleed the competition dry till it no longer becomes sustainable.

Well, if the Nintendo Switch didn't held down The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild from snatching GOTY awards left & right...

Exclusive support for PS5 titles only and Sony is accused of abandoning the PS4 playerbase.

Supports cross generational titles & you get the idea.

In my view, Sony striked a good balance between pure next gen & cross gen titles. The messaging could be better, yes but these days it's easier to hate than to love.

@Sam-Bridges Thanks for the update. People these days like to overreact & hate just for the sake of it. HFW is still in development with no release date, it's subject to change.

They should have seen Aloy in the E3 2016 gameplay reveal. 😆

How is the fan made model better than the one in the gameplay reveal? She looks nothing like Aloy in Zero Dawn.

Sony is on track snagging GOTY titles left & right. Returnal, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart & Horizon: Forbidden West all in 2021? PlayStation needs to take a chill pill. 🤣

If you're reading this Naughty Dog, we're still waiting a PS5 patch for Uncharted 4 & The Lost Legacy.

Thanks 😉

42GB? How's that even possible?

That black controller is gonna be as hard to find as the PS5 console itself.

If they can get Half Life: Alyx, it will sell like hotcakes!

Best. Game. Ever.
Sic Parvis Magna

@Col_McCafferty I've played Miles Morales on the PS4 & it was fantastic! Glad I didn't wait for the PS5 version & since it's eligible for a free PS5 upgrade I'll replay on the PS5 whenever possible. Besides, the launch of the PS5 doesn't make my slim PS4 obsolete overnight. It still packs a punch!

@Bad-MuthaAdebisi Even he knows it's not worth it 🤣

Damn Insomniac, take a chill pill already. 😆

Everyone hates Fortnite until Sony takes their money 🤣

Best. Game. Ever.
#GOTY2021

This alone should have postponed Horizon: Forbidden West till 2022, they might just snatch the GOTY awards away from them. 😂

Even if a wired connection slightly breaks the immersion, a single cable isn't bad. Not everything has to go wireless people, they too have their own drawbacks.

Ultimately what sells the hardware is the quality & quantity of the software even if the hardware is dated. Besides, I don't trust words coming out of Mr Zuckerberg.