PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

GhostyMcGhost

Sidford wrote: »

If selling console to Cex assume it's one controller and if you have second controller that's additional cash? Looking at following alot of you and selling 1tb version with 2 controllers, back button and about 8 games so should get over 200.

Add them to your basket on cex as “I want to sell” and it’ll give you the price .... for the PS4 just pick the one that best matches your console (boxed, special edition, etc)

loughrey

Sidford wrote: »

If selling console to Cex assume it's one controller and if you have second controller that's additional cash? Looking at following alot of you and selling 1tb version with 2 controllers, back button and about 8 games so should get over 200.

Yeah, they only require one controller but if you're adding two make sure to add one as a separate controller order if using the online drop off service.

unhappys10

Homelander wrote: »

I think MS going the route of Netflix for games is going to win out ultimately, it's a good strategy after the flop of the Xbox One launch. Pay €140 a year, and get tons of 1st party games at release and a huge back catalogue that'll include 3rd party games after a few months.

Like, basically, if you only played 2 games in the entire year, the sub is paid for. That was my rational on PC Game Pass. €10 a month, play 2 €40 games a month.

I just got 3 12 month subs for xbox live for €98. Converted to Game Pass Ultimate for €1.
So I have access to all of that content until Sep 2023 for €99

Strumms

Strumms wrote: »

The price of games now is ridiculous. 80 euros is just a pisstake. I know a deal of development and testing and other costs like packaging are incurred but the physical product is costing only a handful of euros to make.

With the average RRP of the PS5 is 500 euros...Buying two new games, made of a small disc of plastic and metal is going to cost about a third of the price of the console... 32% actually.

Treating yourself to 5 new games is about 400 euros, 5 fûcking CD’s, consoles 500.

I wouldn’t be surprised if after Christmas the price of games and indeed the console drop by about 15 %.

I take it you aren't old enough to remember the prices of launch SNES consoles and games.

Zero-Cool

loughrey wrote: »

Smyths are now 75 for PS5 games. Last year I got Call of Duty Modern Warfare for 55 from Smyths, this year the new title is 70 for the PS4 and 75 for the PS5. Games have shot up in price this year, even for the old gen.

Smyths prices range from 60 - 80 not including gold editions. AC Valhalla is only 60, far cry 6 which i believe is next gen only is 65. Prices a bit all over the place.

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/pre-order-games/playstation-5-pre-order-games/c/SM06040301?sort=price-desc&q=%3AieBestsellerRating#

gimli2112

I fired up Far Cry 5 last week having completed it ages ago and was surprised how dull the gameplay was. I maybe experiencing franchise fatigue but it doesn't bode well for 6.

I loved 3 and nearly bought the remaster recently, never finished 4 despite numerous attempts and struggled through 5. It's not that I think they're bad games, it's just I don't know what.

recyclops

Strumms wrote: »

The price of games now is ridiculous. 80 euros is just a pisstake. I know a deal of development and testing and other costs like packaging are incurred but the physical product is costing only a handful of euros to make.

What you have to remember is that unlike digital platform which constantly makes money for all involved alot of people say that's too much so will go physical and then trade in against new games.

The more that do that the less digital can decrease as it just results in 100% of profits going to gameatop/cex/smyths in the long run.

In my own opinion to sooner that model is gone the better. Of more buy digital we will see prices drop in digital over time and better sales as the margins get shorter.

Also I'm a massive advocate of gameshare so I haven't paid more than 40 euro for a game at launch in years.

Markitron

gimli2112 wrote: »

I fired up Far Cry 5 last week having completed it ages ago and was surprised how dull the gameplay was. I maybe experiencing franchise fatigue but it doesn't bode well for 6.

I loved 3 and nearly bought the remaster recently, never finished 4 despite numerous attempts and struggled through 5. It's not that I think they're bad games, it's just I don't know what.

Since FC3 they have released 5 full Far Cry games, and they are all essentially the same game. That series has run out of steam.

Stephen.Walsh_

What’s the criteria for trading in a ps4 controller at CEX? I have one that’s kinda old and a little busted wondering will they take it...€42 is a good price

sticker

Video wrote: »

i love sony but they're making some really bad moves over the last week or two .

My personal take is if its a full remaster, then I would not expect it to be free. Its a big price tag, but free? I dont think so myself. Just my 2 cents

sticker

recyclops wrote: »

What you have to remember is that unlike digital platform which constantly makes money for all involved alot of people say that's too much so will go physical and then trade in against new games.

The more that do that the less digital can decrease as it just results in 100% of profits going to gameatop/cex/smyths in the long run.

In my own opinion to sooner that model is gone the better. Of more buy digital we will see prices drop in digital over time and better sales as the margins get shorter.

Also I'm a massive advocate of gameshare so I haven't paid more than 40 euro for a game at launch in years.

How does gameshare work on PS4? Is it not risky to share account login information and is there a risk of ban from Sony? Or do I have this all wrong?!

gimli2112

sticker wrote: »

How does gameshare work on PS4? Is it not risky to share account login information and is there a risk of ban from Sony? Or do I have this all wrong?!

I've never used it despite friends trying to get me to do so but it's quite legit and provided you trust the person sharing with it makes a lot of sense.
I think my problem is a personality trait. My stuff is my stuff.

I've never really looked into it but basically you 1/2 the cost by sharing games. If your internet is down you don't have access to your games but that's the only downside (or at least how it was explained to me)

recyclops

sticker wrote: »

How does gameshare work on PS4? Is it not risky to share account login information and is there a risk of ban from Sony? Or do I have this all wrong?!

Works same on xbox and on ps and supposedly will do the same in the next gen. you set your console as your friends primary and you set your freinds console as your primary and then when one buys the game it appears on the other.

Never heard of anyone getting a ban on doing it, the process is essentially on Microsoft website so they know its being done.

I suppose the risk is you falling out with the person you gameshare with, thankfully thats not happened to me in the past 6 years and myself and my gameshare buddy will be continuing this cash saving initiative :D:D

Kimbot

gimli2112 wrote: »

I've never used it despite friends trying to get me to do so but it's quite legit and provided you trust the person sharing with it makes a lot of sense.
I think my problem is a personality trait. My stuff is my stuff.

I've never really looked into it but basically you 1/2 the cost by sharing games. If your internet is down you don't have access to your games but that's the only downside (or at least how it was explained to me)

gimli doesnt like sharing :P

gimli2112

Kimbot wrote: »

gimli doesnt like sharing :P

It's easier to admit to this than to having trust issues with my friends

sticker

recyclops wrote: »

Works same on xbox and on ps and supposedly will do the same in the next gen. you set your console as your friends primary and you set your freinds console as your primary and then when one buys the game it appears on the other.

Never heard of anyone getting a ban on doing it, the process is essentially on Microsoft website so they know its being done.

I suppose the risk is you falling out with the person you gameshare with, thankfully thats not happened to me in the past 6 years and myself and my gameshare buddy will be continuing this cash saving initiative :D:D

I have 2 PS4s in the house, one primary for my son on his account upstairs and I use my main admin account on a pro downstairs.

I think that rules me out of sharing!

But thanks for info - I wouldnt mind but I've a huge library - over 300 games in total so I'd be a ripe candidate for donor!

recyclops

its also an absolute goldmine when christmas or summer sales appear, my xbox library has grown exponentially at these times of the year for pittance

F1ngers

sticker wrote: »

I have 2 PS4s in the house, one primary for my son on his account upstairs and I use my main admin account on a pro downstairs.

I think that rules me out of sharing!

That's the intended use of game sharing by both MS and Sony.

sticker wrote: »

But thanks for info - I wouldnt mind but I've a huge library - over 300 games in total so I'd be a ripe candidate for donor!

I too have a big catalogue of games and if for example you and I were to share, that would be against Ts & Cs and if caught would lead to a ban.

Damo 2k9

Was hoping that GameShare would stick around for next gen, myself and my brother have been meaning to do it for ages.

CastorTroy

So seems while an independent company like CD Projekt Red can offer free upgrades of their game, Sony can't even offer the ability to use the Spider-Man PS4 saves on the PS5 version.

Markitron

CastorTroy wrote: »

So seems while an independent company like CD Projekt Red can offer free upgrades of their game, Sony can't even offer the ability to use the Spider-Man PS4 saves on the PS5 version.

Even Ubisoft are doing it ffs. Although it's a pity they treat next-gen gamers with more respect than they do their female employees

billybonkers

Damn the PS4 Pro cash value gone at CEX. Was trying to finish TLOU2 before trading it in

What are Gamestop offering for PS4 Pro in cash?

FixitFelix

sticker wrote: »

How does gameshare work on PS4? Is it not risky to share account login information and is there a risk of ban from Sony? Or do I have this all wrong?!

Nope been doing it for years with a mate, we go halves on games and have saved a good few quid going that route

How Soon Is Now

Just dropped all my Ps4 stuff into CEX said should have the money in my account by tomorrow.

Was just thinking I can't remember the last time I've not had a Playstation at home! Always had one knocking around until bought latest so it's mad having none at all now ha.

Zero-Cool

sticker

I couldnt go a day without my PS4! - I'm hooked on Division 2 since near launch day. Grinding every day - I've a ton of new games stockpiled but they are all just gathering dust. Inclusive of which is a Quest VR set with Half Life Alyx ready to go. I wouldn't mind but I have a buyer of the Quest with a Quest 2 on pre-order. Not to mention the PS5 also on pre-order.

I need help

sticker

Sorry if posted previosuly...

markcahill1985

Wonder if Smyths will do mid night launch? Would imagine unlikely if the rumours of only 10 consoles per store are correct. Have my holidays booked off work foor the Thursday and Friday. Cant wait.

Tempted by an extra controller and the charging station, must resist!!!

Liamo_mu

I see that both Harvey Norman and PC World have done online pre orders for the Xbox Series consoles but neither have done them for the PS5.

This is very annoying but confusing considering that at the minute PlayStations outsell Xboxs in Ireland.

Strange that 2 major stored apparently have enough stock if one to do Pre orders yet they aren't doing pre orders for the PS5.

sticker

markcahill1985 wrote: »

Wonder if Smyths will do mid night launch? Would imagine unlikely if the rumours of only 10 consoles per store are correct. Have my holidays booked off work foor the Thursday and Friday. Cant wait.

Tempted by an extra controller and the charging station, must resist!!!

Pre-ordered my PS5 and charging dock from Gamestop - Offical email received - no deposit.

Pre-ordered Demon Souls and added controller from Smyths.

Not taking any chances!