Playstation 5

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:20 pm

Octavious wrote: Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:27 pm It doesn't help that there was such a massive shortage of consoles. I'm really hoping the next year we start seeing a massive decline in cross platform stuff.

Huh. I thought if I was able to get one the floodgates must be open.

Octavious · Post by **Octavious** » Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:42 pm

They have now, but that delayed them ignoring the PS4. Will take another year to kill it off finally. Hell I saw a gamestop this weekend that had them in stock.

msteelers · Post by **msteelers** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:07 pm

I played through Astro's Playroom last night, and like others have mentioned it's a fun little game. My wife really likes the Astro game for PSVR, so if you enjoyed this and have the VR headset you might want to give that game a shot too. Unfortunately the VR makes me sick, so I don't play it.

Playroom is a great demo of the new controller and I hope at least some games will take full advantage of it in the future.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:22 pm

I like the PS 5 controller and I'm glad they included it with the console. However I had to tone down the feedback so it didn't shake out of my hands.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sat Jan 21, 2023 8:04 pm

I was trying to identify the actor playing Odin on GoW Ragnarok, I recognized that animated face and voice. Found out it is Richard Schiff. They knocked it out of the park with that depiction.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:25 am

Finished the new Ratchet & Clank today. Just a really excellent game all around. Definitely a good one to show off a shiny new PS5.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Mon Jan 23, 2023 12:18 pm

Finished God of War Ragnrok (on story mode, which was still sometimes a challenge for me), and got all the puzzle chests except 1, where you had to complete certain challenges I was not able to do. PS 5 says I played 69.5 hours, but it seemed much longer.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:34 pm

Jaymann wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 12:18 pm Finished God of War Ragnrok (on story mode, which was still sometimes a challenge for me), and got all the puzzle chests except 1, where you had to complete certain challenges I was not able to do. PS 5 says I played 69.5 hours, but it seemed much longer.

You know there's a God of War: Ragnarok thread, right?

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:49 pm

Sorry but that's the PS4 version.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:38 am

I finished Kena: Bridge of Spirits tonight. A truly beautiful, unique, and wonderful game. How this didn't get more attention is entirely beyond me. Reminded me of a cross between Beyond Good & Evil and Zelda BOTW. Just a brilliant game that seemed to get entirely ignored.

I'd definitely put it on my "must play" list for PS5.

msteelers · Post by **msteelers** » Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:05 am

Added to my wish list. Thanks for the recommendation!

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Sat Feb 04, 2023 10:51 am

Skinypupy wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:38 am I finished Kena: Bridge of Spirits tonight. A truly beautiful, unique, and wonderful game. How this didn't get more attention is entirely beyond me. Reminded me of a cross between Beyond Good & Evil and Zelda BOTW. Just a brilliant game that seemed to get entirely ignored.

I'd definitely put it on my "must play" list for PS5.

https://octopusoverlords.com/forum/view ... a#p2862999

The thread never went anywhere and it seemed like I was the only one that played it, but it isn't a playstation exclusive in case the mention in this thread would make anyone think that. I really enjoyed it, but I still don't see any similarity to BOTW.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:53 am

coopasonic wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 10:51 am
Skinypupy wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:38 am I finished Kena: Bridge of Spirits tonight. A truly beautiful, unique, and wonderful game. How this didn't get more attention is entirely beyond me. Reminded me of a cross between Beyond Good & Evil and Zelda BOTW. Just a brilliant game that seemed to get entirely ignored.

I'd definitely put it on my "must play" list for PS5.
https://octopusoverlords.com/forum/view ... a#p2862999

The thread never went anywhere and it seemed like I was the only one that played it, but it isn't a playstation exclusive in case the mention in this thread would make anyone think that. I really enjoyed it, but I still don't see any similarity to BOTW.

Could have sworn I searched for a thread. Must have missed it, will post some more detailed thoughts in there later.

I thought the myriad puzzle elements were very similar to the shrines in BotW. YMMV.

Scraper · Post by **Scraper** » Sat Feb 04, 2023 1:15 pm

I played Kena and enjoyed it as well.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed May 24, 2023 10:28 pm

Project Q

“We will launch a dedicated device that enables you to stream any game from your PS5 console using Remote Play over Wi-Fi,” PlayStation boss Jim Ryan said during the PlayStation Showcase. “Internally known as ‘Project Q,’ it has an 8-inch HD screen and all of the buttons and features of the DualSense wireless controller.”

More specifically, it’ll have an LCD screen running games at up to 1080p and 60fps over Wi-Fi, according to a Sony press release, and will feature both the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback of the DualSense. The Q handheld is set to launch later this year, though Sony didn’t say exactly when or how much the new device might cost.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Thu May 25, 2023 10:39 am

Skinypupy wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:38 am I finished Kena: Bridge of Spirits tonight. A truly beautiful, unique, and wonderful game. How this didn't get more attention is entirely beyond me. Reminded me of a cross between Beyond Good & Evil and Zelda BOTW. Just a brilliant game that seemed to get entirely ignored.

I'd definitely put it on my "must play" list for PS5.

Added to list of games to check out.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Thu May 25, 2023 11:24 am

GreenGoo wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 10:39 am
Skinypupy wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:38 am I finished Kena: Bridge of Spirits tonight. A truly beautiful, unique, and wonderful game. How this didn't get more attention is entirely beyond me. Reminded me of a cross between Beyond Good & Evil and Zelda BOTW. Just a brilliant game that seemed to get entirely ignored.

I'd definitely put it on my "must play" list for PS5.
Added to list of games to check out.

It’s available on PS+, if you have that.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Thu May 25, 2023 12:21 pm

I do...!

Dramatist · Post by **Dramatist** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 2:33 pm

After waiting a long time, I have finally joined the cool kids and have gotten a PS5.

Woohoo!

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Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 3:22 pm

Sony Confirms PS5 Slim for This Holiday Season

The new PS5 has been reduced in volume by more than 30%, and weight by 18% and 24% compared to the previous models, Sony said. There are four separate cover panels, with the top portion in a glossy look, while the bottom remains in matte. If you buy the PS5 Digital Edition, you can add the Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive for PS5 later, as it will also be sold separately for $79.99

Octavious · Post by **Octavious** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 3:36 pm

If I'm understanding it correctly this drive wouldn't work with the existing digital system. I doubt I would have bought it, but would be nice if it were an option for the 1st gen peeps.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:43 pm

What's the state of internal ssd hard drives? I vaguely recall that firmware was preventing adding any new drives but that Sony planned to fix that.

Has that happened? Can you use off brand drives?

Alefroth · Post by **Alefroth** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:51 pm

GreenGoo wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:43 pm What's the state of internal ssd hard drives? I vaguely recall that firmware was preventing adding any new drives but that Sony planned to fix that.

Has that happened? Can you use off brand drives?

I added an internal SSD well over a year ago. I believe they recently added support for 8TB models.

As long as you meet the specs, I don't think brand matters.

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/suppo ... 2-ssd/#min

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:32 pm

Thanks!

AWS260 · Post by **AWS260** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:16 pm

Well, it's marginally smaller. Does this mean it's finally time for me to replace our old PS4?

wonderpug · Post by **wonderpug** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:12 am

AWS260 wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:16 pm Well, it's marginally smaller. Does this mean it's finally time for me to replace our old PS4?

I think the PS5 Pro is still rumored to be coming out late next year, if that’s something you think you might care about having over the Slim.

Scraper · Post by **Scraper** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:10 am

Alefroth wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:51 pm
GreenGoo wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:43 pm What's the state of internal ssd hard drives? I vaguely recall that firmware was preventing adding any new drives but that Sony planned to fix that.

Has that happened? Can you use off brand drives?
I added an internal SSD well over a year ago. I believe they recently added support for 8TB models.

As long as you meet the specs, I don't think brand matters.

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/suppo ... 2-ssd/#min

Yep, it's extremely easy and cheap to add a SSD to the PS5, just make sure it's compatible speed wise.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:21 am

Get an SSD with a heatsink or add one before you install it in your PS5.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:33 am

hepcat wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:21 am Get an SSD with a heatsink or add one before you install it in your PS5.

Good to know, thanks. Getting an SSD is not a priority at this point, but I will do my due diligence when the time comes. Hopefully I won't miss anything.

Alefroth · Post by **Alefroth** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 1:19 pm

A heat dissipation method is actually one of the requirements.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:16 pm

I ordered mine without one and then realized what I'd done. But a quick 12 dollar order for a heatsink that I just used a stick pad to mount it on the stick solved the issue. Been running with that for almost a year now.

Alefroth · Post by **Alefroth** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 2:37 pm

I can't remember for sure, but I think that's the route I took too.

naednek · Post by **naednek** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:04 pm

So I'm letting the ps plus lapse next month as it's too expensive and we don't play much. Despite losing access to the free games, what else happens? Do I need to download the save games that are in the cloud or will I still have access to them?

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:27 pm

If you play multiplayer games, that may end. I think, for example, my Elder Scrolls Online only works with a ps plus subscription or something.

Alefroth · Post by **Alefroth** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:32 pm

I'm pretty sure PS+ is required for cloud saves, so you might want to sync while you're still subscribed. You'll lose access to the games though, unless you've purchased them.

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:56 pm

I just bought a PS5 Slim Spiderman 2 bundle. The interesting thing is the slim revision changes the way you're supposed to have it sit. While the original PS5 was all about having it sit vertically and even included a stand to do so, the PS5 Slim wants you to sit it horizontally like all other Playstations of the past. To do this, they include little plastic feet that you insert into the groove and they effectively prop up the overhang created by the positioning. It's an odd configuration, and I was skeptical of the little feet, but eh, it works. But with this configuration, the removable drive sits on the bottom which is an interesting place to put it.

Before this, I had a PS4 Slim. Even as a Slim version of the PS5, the PS5 Slim is still bigger than the PS4 Slim. It barely fits into the space I allocated for it while the PS4 Slim fit there without issue.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:18 pm

I wish they'd make up their minds on consoles - vertical and horizontal placement require completely different types of shelving/entertainment centers.

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:41 pm

Yeah, I agree. I wouldn't have minded being able to sit it vertically as it's quite a bit larger, and given that the original PS5 only had horizontal positioning as an optional afterthought, I do find it odd that they decided to go for the horizontal. My only thought is that the removable drive might have caused some imbalance issues, making them rethink the default positioning. But then, if the drive is removed, that is one less surface for the console to sit on.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:03 pm

My entertainment center has exactly zero places to put a vertical console. The top is the same width as the TV, and the bottom is two shelves that are eight or ten inches high.

Scraper · Post by **Scraper** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:33 am

Rumpy wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:56 pm I just bought a PS5 Slim Spiderman 2 bundle. The interesting thing is the slim revision changes the way you're supposed to have it sit. While the original PS5 was all about having it sit vertically and even included a stand to do so, the PS5 Slim wants you to sit it horizontally like all other Playstations of the past. To do this, they include little plastic feet that you insert into the groove and they effectively prop up the overhang created by the positioning. It's an odd configuration, and I was skeptical of the little feet, but eh, it works. But with this configuration, the removable drive sits on the bottom which is an interesting place to put it.

Before this, I had a PS4 Slim. Even as a Slim version of the PS5, the PS5 Slim is still bigger than the PS4 Slim. It barely fits into the space I allocated for it while the PS4 Slim fit there without issue.

Fyi the launch version of the ps5 was exactly the same and I've always had mine sit horizontal.