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@Turismo4GT Good idea. I'll have to give that a try. Thanks

@DrVenture69 I just recently got my PS5 and was very disappointed to learn they still haven't addressed that. At least we can do full system backups. It's a lot more inconvenient, but our saves will be secured if anything should happen to the console.

@Turismo4GT Glad to see I'm not the only one still using the Platinum headset. My only problem is the material on the ear cups is peeling pretty badly. It's not something I did because I take good care of my stuff and the same thing happened to my Gold headset, my PS VR, and my PSP Go Case which just sits on the shelf. I think it has something to do with the faux leather material they use combined with my room's temperature/dryness.

The only features I'm waiting for are:
1) Backup individual PS5 game saves to USB storage.
2) In game library, add "Disc" as a parameter for the Source filter (currently, by default the library displays games purchased from PS Store, disc, and claimed from PS+. There's a Source filter with options for PS Store and PS+, but there's no Disc option. This means we can't filter out PS+ games, which is annoying for non-plus subscribers like myself who only want to view games we actually have access to in our library). I'm sure Sony won't add this because they want us to constantly see the games we can't play anymore in hopes that it will get us to renew our subscriptions.

@Quintumply How's the Dualsense utilized? Any good?

@HotGoomba I thought the same until I got mine. I have it oriented horizontally and I think it actually looks nice that way. But it looks just as bad vertically in person as it does in photos. I was originally planning on standing it that way, but the unsightly disc drive bulge combined with the need to purchase the vertical stand separately pushed me to make it work horizontally. Just had to move my Xbox One to storage, which wasn't an issue since I never use it anyway.

He was great as Scholar Visari in Killzone 2.

@Luigia You can purchase a replacement PlayStation Link USB adapter for £20:
https://direct.playstation.com/en-gb/buy-accessories/playstation-link-usb-adapter

They announced it alongside the reveal of the Explore earbuds.

I honestly don't understand the disappointment over the lack of a new trophy set. I was so annoyed when it was revealed that the PS5 version of Witcher 3 had a separate trophy list because I had already platinumed the PS4 version and just needed to play the expansions to get 100%. Now, if I play the expansions on PS5, I'll never complete the list. I feel the same about when console and Vita versions of the same game don't share a trophy list.

With games I like, I enjoy the challenge of obtaining all of their trophies, but this idea of wanting doubles of trophies and collecting as many as possible as if they have value, I'll simply never understand.

I waited 3 years for a redesign or Pro model, but I just bought the original GoW Ragnarok bundle for $460 from Verizon. I'm also getting 7.5% cashback. If a better deal comes along on the "Slim", I'll get it and return the OG model, but I'm not going to pay more for the additional 175GB of SSD storage. The smaller size doesn't really matter to me since I'm standing it vertically on an open surface. Also, no need to buy the overpriced vertical stand.

@Rioichi Why not? I haven't heard of any controversy surrounding him. I didn't find anything through a Google search either. Thanks in advance if you could share.

@CrispyMango92 I don't have a PS5 yet, but I nearly always fully power off my consoles. This way if there's a power outage they are safe. They also draw less power. Besides, PS systems start up quickly—at least my PS4 Pro and PS3 do. Can't say the same about Xbox systems; my XB One takes a while to start up after a full shut down.

The only time I use rest mode is when I know I'm going to use the console again in a few hours, which is rare.

I had the PS2 version of this game pre-ordered at GameStop back in 2003. Was so disappointed when it was cancelled. I had always hoped it would eventually find its way on to the web. Can't believe I can finally play it 20 years later.

I wish the USB adapter could also be used to wirelessly connect the Dualsense to PC, retaining all supported features. Currently, PC games with official Dualsense support only work via a wired connection. Adaptive triggers and enhanced haptic feedback don't work with a Bluetooth connection.

@ReadySlayerOne
I wasn't implying they should make online multiplayer free. I meant they should allow save data backup to USB storage like on PS4. Or make cloud backup free to all users like Xbox and Steam does.

@QuoVadis
You can backup PS4 game saves individually the same way it works on PS4, but for PS5 games, you can only do a full backup of all saves, and if you want to restore them you need to restore the whole console, which wipes the whole system, like a factory reset. It's a slow process that involves multiple reboots; it's incredibly inconvenient. Really only to be used to secure your save data in the event of a console failure.

Source: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/back-up-ps5-data-USB/

I rarely was a subscriber to Plus since it first launched and now I probably will never subscribe again. I don't play online and like to buy my games, so it just isn't worth it for me. The only feature I want is PS5 game save cloud backup. On PS4 I can backup to a USB drive, but on PS5 they block that feature. It's really unacceptable to hold people's saves hostage like that.

@thetraditional
2 and 3 do run at 60fps on PS4 in this master collection, and these ports are based on Bluepoint's 2011 remaster, so they're not any worse than those. Not sure what lead you to believe otherwise.

I'm probably one of the few on here that still doesn't have a PS5. I'm planning on buying one this season and I'm just going to go for the best deal, whether it's the slim or the OG model. Probably the OG since I don't want to pay more to stand it vertically. I was hoping a Pro model would release by now, but since that's likely not happening for another year, I'm not going to wait until then. I'm already behind enough as it is. I'll just sell my console and upgrade to the Pro later on, same as I did with my PS4.

I've been waiting for a new model to finally get a PS5 and now I'm probably going to purchase the original. I need to stand mine vertically, but I'm not about to pay more for that basic feature. It really all depends on the black Friday deals. If there's a good enough deal on the slim I'll get it, otherwise I'll get the OG and put the savings from not needing to buy the stand into an M.2 SSD for extended storage.

In terms of looks, I think the digital edition looks just as good, but the disc version is uglier with that really pronounced bulge. Though, that's the one I'd be getting.

Don't games update automatically on PS5 as soon as a patch releases, like on PS4? Why would would there be a need to check for an update?

And for this reason I will try to purchase the original model. Need to stand it vertically. I'd rather put the $30 I save on the stand into an M.2 expansion drive. Disappointed with this new design after waiting 3 years.

Does it have motion sensors, adaptive triggers and haptic feedback? Couldn't find this info anywhere.

Is this a native PS5 game or a PS4 title running via back compat?

Also, any noteworthy Dualsense usage?

@AdamNovice I would think Bend and Bluepoint should each have projects that are quite further along by now.

@Fuzzymonkeyfunk No, I rarely subscribe to PS+. I got the Ultimate Edition for free on PC from a family member's Prime Gaming monthly games. I still might pick it up on PS5 if there's a good enough sale.

@Fuzzymonkeyfunk I did watch them; they weren't bad, but I would've preferred more gameplay. You can skip them. Also, when I played it there was a Windows bug that caused the videos to play at a higher speed, so I had to watch them on YouTube and the video quality was poor. I haven't played Control yet, but it seems like they learned a lot from QB and improved in many ways. Looking forward to playing it soon.

I hope this doesn't mean they padded it out with collectible text diaries like they did in Quantum Break. Played that on PC recently and while I enjoyed it overall, there were way too many text notes to read, and they were long as well. Obviously they're optional, but so much of the story was fleshed out through them that you're missing out if you skip them. Every few steps and you're reading for 3 minutes.

Good thing it features the option to switch to the original pixel art graphics

All that success and Activision still won't greenlight a 60fps patch for a single game of theirs. Not even for CTR Nitro-fueled, which would benefit from that greatly being a racing game. Not to mention it's the only true Mario Kart rival.

I have no problem with the game being a straight port, but at the bare minimum it needs to have increased resolution and frame rate on PS5, and since only one of those boxes are checked, it's a deal breaker for me, especially at that price. I'm still bewildered with how Take-2 was willing to fund development of this port, but stopped short of 60fps and a PC version. It doesn't add up. I suspect they wanted to keep frame rate parity across all consoles and a PC port will be released a bit later on.

No increased frame rate or resolution? Even when played on PS5? Seriously? And how could they not be bringing it to PC as well?

Edit:
I just noticed that the PS Store listing has the "PS4 Pro enhanced" label, which makes sense since I believe that is mandated by Sony, so there may be some improvement over the PS3 version after all (at least when played on PS4 Pro or PS5).

Is there a function to export content from Dreams? How would one take advantage of these new terms other than via screen capture?

If I were Microsoft, as soon as Sony's CoD marketing deal with Activision ends, I would go all out promoting Xbox and Game Pass as the new home of CoD in an attempt to lure PS players over to Xbox with the goal to get most players to switch platforms by the launch of next-gen. Then as soon as this has been achieved and the 10 year commitment has ended, I would pull CoD from PlayStation. As for the other IP, such as Crash, Diablo, Overwatch, Tony Hawk, etc., those titles would be Xbox exclusive from the start, just like we've already seen with Bethesda titles and Hellblade from Ninja Theory. I mean, this has to be their strategy, right?

@Somebody
I'm fairly sure Jim was referring to dev kits of next-gen consoles before launch. So when PS6 launches, it likely won't get a native version that year, and will run the PS5 version in a backwards compatible mode. However, once the consoles are on the market, they would likely allow them to obtain dev kits. After all, Bethesda teams currently have PS5 dev kits and likewise Bungie and PlayStation's San Diego Studio have Xbox dev kits. The question Sony needs to ask is is it worth having inferior versions of Activision's games for that period of time. It's a tough decision to make.

@MaccaMUFC
Sony doesn't need to sign anything. Read the judge's statement: "Microsoft has committed in writing, in public, and in court to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for 10 years on parity with Xbox".

Isn't this just Microsoft speculating based off the same rumors we've all heard about for months? How does this lend credence to those rumors? This news doesn't seem to actually reveal anything.

I wonder if MGS1 will be packaged like a classics catalog title with its own trophies. Has there been any word on this?

@Korgon
Thank you!
Yes, I was very surprised that PlayStation made the decision to make classics available to those who originally purchased them on older systems. I just wish there was a way to convert my UMD library to digital, but that's probably asking for too much.

Can any owners of the original digital PSP version of this title confirm if this new version is free to redeem like other classics are? I was able to claim Super Stardust Portable and Pursuit Force, so I want to know if the same applies with Killzone. I still have my UMD copy, but I'll buy it again. On the PS3 Store there's a bundle that includes syphon filter Logan's shadow and Killzone Liberation for $15. I want to know if I can save $5 by buying that.

I enjoyed this one way back on PSP. Still have my UMD copy. Will need to buy it again along with the syphon filter games. The PS Store on PS3/Vita has a bundle with Killzone Liberation and SF: Logan's Shadow for $15. I wonder if we can buy that and unlock the PS5 versions at a discount.

They need to support streaming to other devices for this to have any chance of success. Project Q, iOS/Android and PC at the very least. I personally don't have much of an interest in streaming, but I have tested Stadia and Xbox XCloud and they both worked really well on a strong Internet connection. Sony already invested heavily in cloud tech from early on, it would be a waste to cede this market to Xbox.

Perhaps this means I may finally catch up. No one would believe my backlog.

Since the quick swap is likely made possible largely due to the PS5's fast SSD, I wonder how the eventual PC version will handle this considering the need to support slower storage. Perhaps what may be a brief fade to black on PS5 will be replaced by a loading screen on PC, similar to GTA 5. I just want to know that Sony isn't hampering their studios' games to ensure compatibility with PC, which is my only concern regarding their PC initiative.

@smoreon Yes, I have all the POP games on PC, but I never got around to playing them there; I'm sure they run great. The only thing about 2008 is it never received the epilogue dlc on PC, but I can always play that on PS3 if I really want to.

@Tharsman Agreed about concerns over the gliding. The distance Miles covered with one glide seemed way too long. I'm sure it's a fun mechanic, but it's just not Spider-Man; it may detract from the simulation. Reminds me of Prototype. I was hoping Insomniac would add more depth to the web swinging with finer control and more physics; basically more player engagement and less autopilot.

@ItsBritneyB_tch You have good taste. Loved that game. The art style is timeless, so all it needs is increased resolution and 60fps+.

I already had a Razer Kishi that I got for just $30, but the remote play app doesn't support it. Fortunately, the excellent PSPlay app solved that problem. It works better than PlayStation's official app. I can live without the PS branding. Now, if only I actually had a use for remote play...

I would love to see the talented NetherRealm team make a non-fighter game. I do love MK and have been playing since MK2 on Genesis/Mega Drive, but they have done a few good action/adventure games in the past. Sub-Zero was a fun side-scroller. During the PS2 era they released Shaolin Monks which incorporated the fast MK combat in a co-op, level-based, 3rd-person/beat 'em up type. Deception had a great RPG mode called conquest which explored MK's lore through an original character/story. And the follow-up, Armageddon, had a full 3rd-person story mode. I think more teams should switch between different IPs or genres for their projects.

@BaldBelper78 Just need to add them to your library. No need to download.