Topic: Playstation 5 (2020)

[Chakan]

Thanks will give that a go when I’m home

[LanceLink!!!!!]

Went to buy one today, that deal for the disc version with FIFA was around £420 in multiple stores and too good to turn down, the price has now gone up to £530 in the same stores, guess I'll wait for a similar deal in the near future now, you snooze you loose.

[naYoRHa2b]

Looks like Insomniac have done it again with Spider-Man 2. Sitting on 91 MC score, Definitely a major leap graphically over MM on PS5. Fast travel is insane, you pick any road on the map and it takes you there instantly, should be the standard for all fast travel going forward once you've unlocked an area.

[RedKenWah]

Looks like Insomniac have done it again with Spider-Man 2. Sitting on 91 MC score, Definitely a major leap graphically over MM on PS5. Fast travel is insane, you pick any road on the map and it takes you there instantly, should be the standard for all fast travel going forward once you've unlocked an area.

Great news and fair play Insomniac as I can imagine it’s extremely difficult to top or follow such great games in the series. Looking forward to being able to play it in a few days time

[TheKid.]

The IGN review score of Spiderman 2 is mad. The review says how great it is, better than the first etc, then they bang an 8 on it

[Kashinoda]

IGN can't win, they score things too high they're 'in the pocket of the publisher', they score it too low and people nit-pick the fuck out of the review and call the reviewer clueless

[Malaysian Kopite]

The way I look at reviews scores is that you should use positive review scores to bring your attention to games you didn't know about but you don't let negative scores affect your decision on getting a game that you're excited for unless there are specific grievances that the review itself mentions.

[Walshy nMe®]

Basically reviews don't use the scale of 0-10 anymore, it's 7-10 these days which is mental.

The game looks great, if you liked the first 2 there's nothing I would imagine that puts you off enjoying this one.

Similarly if you didn't get on with the other 2 then I don't see what this would change, unless your only problem was the story.

[Zlen]

Numerical rating of games is silly anyway, why would someone obsess over it in such detail. It's just a reference point, content of the review is more important. Also you can add a point to almost any game score if you really like the genre and add another if you also really like the setting of the game. It's terribly individual after all, never could be anything but.

[Chakan]

So I got myself a PlayStation 5, loaded all my information into it, went to my collection to redownload Cyberpunk which I bought on the ps4 when it first came out and there is a locked symbol next to it and it’s asking me to pay $44 for it?? What’s that all about? Any ideas??

So after trying everything finally had to contact support, apparently when I bought the game in 2020 PS decided to refund all the people who bought it because of the all the issues that the game had. So in short I don't actually "own" the game cause it was refunded, so if I want to play it again I have to buy it for the PS5.

Meh.

[Walshy nMe®]

They did (or still are) offering a free 5 hour trial for it, if that's still live?


Just looked, that was back in 2022!  Wow time flies.

[Chakan]

They did (or still are) offering a free 5 hour trial for it, if that's still live?

I think you need to be a high tier of ps plus subscription to play it.

[naYoRHa2b]

Oh yeah I remember that, they removed it from the store didn't they.

Have you got a disc PS5 or digital? They released a free upgrade for PS5 and there's gotta be a few cheap copies knocking about.

[Chakan]

Oh yeah I remember that, they removed it from the store didn't they.

Have you got a disc PS5 or digital? They released a free upgrade for PS5 and there's gotta be a few cheap copies knocking about.

Mine was a digital copy, but they let you play the game for free.

Nah the PS agent said if I want to play it on the ps5, I had to buy it again.

I'll give it a skip.

[Scottymuser]

Mine was a digital copy, but they let you play the game for free.

Nah the PS agent said if I want to play it on the ps5, I had to buy it again.

I'll give it a skip.

If it is true that they did refund you, then your complaint is you don't get to play a game for free that you haven't actually bought, and that you have to actually buy it in order to play it?  Have you confirmed that the money *was* refunded to your PSN account/Bank Account?  If it did, why do you think you are all of a sudden entitled to play a game for free?

As many have said, there is no PS5 version - there is a PS4 version, which comes with a free PS5 upgrade - and the PS5 when you buy it will give you the option of which version to download. 

[Chakan]

If it is true that they did refund you, then your complaint is you don't get to play a game for free that you haven't actually bought, and that you have to actually buy it in order to play it?  Have you confirmed that the money *was* refunded to your PSN account/Bank Account?  If it did, why do you think you are all of a sudden entitled to play a game for free?

As many have said, there is no PS5 version - there is a PS4 version, which comes with a free PS5 upgrade - and the PS5 when you buy it will give you the option of which version to download. 

Yes the money went back into my account. No I don't feel entitled to play a game I haven't paid for. I forgot they refunded the game when it came out, so once explained to me I said ok thank you.

Not sure where the "entitlement" came from but ok.

[Scottymuser]

Yes the money went back into my account. No I don't feel entitled to play a game I haven't paid for. I forgot they refunded the game when it came out, so once explained to me I said ok thank you.

Not sure where the "entitlement" came from but ok.

Fair enough - apologies - the way I read some of your comments suggested that, despite the game being excellent (and rated as such by all) nowadays after the patches, that you weren't going to play it *because* of this situation.  I can not recommend it highly enough personally  - it is easily a GOTY-quality game nowadays - so do encourage you to try it (although I would wait, like I did, for a sale - just because in general I find game prices to be a little too steep)

[Chakan]

Fair enough - apologies - the way I read some of your comments suggested that, despite the game being excellent (and rated as such by all) nowadays after the patches, that you weren't going to play it *because* of this situation.  I can not recommend it highly enough personally  - it is easily a GOTY-quality game nowadays - so do encourage you to try it (although I would wait, like I did, for a sale - just because in general I find game prices to be a little too steep)

No worries all good. I played the game on the ps4, what happened was when you bought a digital copy right off the bat (like I did) it was so bugged that the PS store refunded the money but let you keep the game. So I played it on the ps4 to conclusion. But now that I have the ps5, I don't feel the need to pay $50 for a game that I have already played. I would rather wait for the new spiderman game and put the money towards that.

[Garrus]

Numbers are crazy:

https://insider-gaming.com/ps5-sales-lead-the-way-in-europe-while-xbox-sales-have-fallen/

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is leading the way in Europe in console sales while both Xbox and Nintendo have fallen behind.

According to the latest data, 481,000 consoles were sold across European markets — UK and Germany not included — in October. PS5 sales are up 143% year-over-year in the region. Nintendo Switch fell 20% year-over-year but finished second in console sales while the Xbox Series X|S fell 52% in the same time.

[rawcusk8]

seeing this for £389.. not sure if I should or not

[OsirisMVZ]

seeing this for £389.. not sure if I should or not

It's £389 because the new slim model goes on sale in UK later this week I think, they are clearing stock of the OG model (which is still perfect).

[ToneLa]

seeing this for £389.. not sure if I should or not

you won't see it cheaper IMO

[Walshy nMe®]

It's about a common price at the moment, the last sales had this with fifa for £409 which is similar if you remove/add a game.

The brand new dualsense colours are out for only £39.99 too, the red looks great.

[Walshy nMe®]

[ScouserAtHeart]

Everton boycotting them yet?

[S]

Was thinking of gifting myself one of these for Christmas, would have thought they’d have gone down further in price than they have though. Maybe I’m being naive. Is a price drop likely in the near future?

[Walshy nMe®]

Loads of deals were around £405 with a game, may see some for Christmas, but with the new revision that is a little more expensive so likely is that the standard prices will remain.

[Malaysian Kopite]

Except for holiday deals or stock clearances the age of consoles gradually going down in price is over methinks. The Switch never got a price drop 5-6 years later and is one of the best selling consoles of all time. Both the PS5 and Xbox Series went up in price. Console makers are done constantly taking a loss on their hardware.

[Slick_Beef]

Bought this last night, my first ever PlayStation. Previously just had a PC and a Switch, but I can't be arsed forking out for graphics card upgrades anymore. Played a bit of EA FC 24 last night and loved it (having been used to the switch version for a while which is a bit shite )

[has gone odd]

Except for holiday deals or stock clearances the age of consoles gradually going down in price is over methinks. The Switch never got a price drop 5-6 years later and is one of the best selling consoles of all time. Both the PS5 and Xbox Series went up in price. Console makers are done constantly taking a loss on their hardware.

The way the economy is going, after 10 years people will get/demand the money back that they paid for a console, on the 2nd hand market.

[Henry Gale]

New God Of War DLC next week. Great timing as I'm about to finish the story mode on Ragnarök.

https://www.polygon.com/game-awards-tga/23992965/god-of-war-ragnarok-dlc-valhalla-release-date-ps4-ps5

[LiverLuke]

after constant issues with UPS I finally got the PS5. My daughter is loving the Astro's playroom game, little gem! All my games are PS4 games though, any recommendations for a PS5 designed game that will really make me appreciate the new console?

[ScouserAtHeart]

after constant issues with UPS I finally got the PS5. My daughter is loving the Astro's playroom game, little gem! All my games are PS4 games though, any recommendations for a PS5 designed game that will really make me appreciate the new console?

Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet & Clank I'd say.

[gerrardisgod]

Sackboy’s a nice little title, if your daughter’s young and you wish to co-op.

[Garlicbread]

Sackboy’s a nice little title, if your daughter’s young and you wish to co-op.

Would second this. Very fun and cute game.

[Chakan]

Stray was a lot of fun! Highly recommend it

[naYoRHa2b]

Returnal is probably the most Impressive game in terms of how it utilises all the strengths of the PS5 over PS4. Haptic feedback and the triggers really do add more depth, the 3D audio is second to none. Artistic design is incredible but I guess that's nothing new with Housemarque

Ratchet is impressive too

[Walshy nMe®]

Didn't realise this God of War DLC is free, that is amazing.

[LiverLuke]

thanks for the recommendations! We are playing sackboy already which she absolutely loves, though she doesn't like the baddies so I have to get all of them

[Walshy nMe®]

If you want some fun games for your daughter, the Lego games are great, loads of different franchises.

Apparently the Lego mode inside of Fortnite is great too, she doesn't have to play the main game it's like a version if Minecraft and from what I hear not enemies.