PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

breeno

Is there any hope for a late arrival to the party to grab a ps5 in time for Christmas or has that ship sailed? Don't have it preordered anywhere.

Also are digital only versions a good option these days? On xbox I've managed to get games a bit cheaper over the years via key websites. Is that as prevalent on PlayStation? Not too worried about lack of trade in value.

Appreciate any input.

.G.

Gonzo wrote: »

Alot of LCD tv's are poor in terms of black levels, contrast and colour depth but the Sony XH90 series is excellent, I only have the tv about 3 days and the black levels are very good indeed and the colours fantastic. I'm sure OLED/QLED tv's are better again but the price of those tv's are too high for many people's budgets with prices north of 1500 euros.

I spent quite a bit of time researching before I bought the Sony XH90, I almost bought the LG Nanoseries and glad I didn't as the more I looked into peoples comments the more I realized it was a poor choice as there are many reports of poor contrast, poor black levels and washed out colours as well as poor dimming.

The Sony XH90 series and the newer LG Nanocell tv's do support hdmi 2.1, VRR and 120hz on a manageable budget, however there is a big difference in quality between the two seperated by only 200 euros or so.

Any info I can see for this TV says the panel is 100hz and the HDMI is 2.0?

rob808

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Gave it a go but it's only letting me change the billing address - shipping address is staying the same!

I have my address abit mess up but the Eir code right which I prsume they use to deliver to since im in the country side.

davidom2513

Out of all the PS5 titles available on launch day, which of them would you say is a "legit next gen" PS5 title, and not just a port over from PS4?

martyos121

davidom2513 wrote: »

Out of all the PS5 titles available on launch day, which of them would you say is a "legit next gen" PS5 title, and not just a port over from PS4?

Demon’s Souls, which ironically is a remastering of a game from an even older console.

DrSpongeBobz

What is up with the Grand Turismo release date? Being teased for this year but very unlikely.

SMC92Ian

davidom2513 wrote: »

Out of all the PS5 titles available on launch day, which of them would you say is a "legit next gen" PS5 title, and not just a port over from PS4?

There is none. Next year will be proper next gen.

spideyman92

Bit off topic but maybe someone can help. With AC Valhalla out soon I'm in the mood to play the Odyssey dlc which I never did before. Have the base game on disc currently. The Season Pass is €40 but the gold edition of the game (which includes game+season pass) is on sale for €30. Could I download just the dlc from that and play using the disc or would it need the full digital download of the game?

FedoraTheAura

spideyman92 wrote: »

Bit off topic but maybe someone can help. With AC Valhalla out soon I'm in the mood to play the Odyssey dlc which I never did before. Have the base game on disc currently. The Season Pass is €40 but the gold edition of the game (which includes game+season pass) is on sale for €30. Could I download just the dlc from that and play using the disc or would it need the full digital download of the game?

I *think* you should just be able to pick which parts of the DLC you want to download via the store.
You shouldn’t need to download the base game.

Good luck, it’ll keep you going until launch day anyway, the first and third parts are amazing, probably the best DLC for the series imo

markcahill1985

RGARDINR wrote:

So went into Stephens green gamestop as where I have ps5 reserved since December. Asked chap there when would I hear about if I have same. Said store still hasn't been given their allocation yet so can't say 100% but that I reserved in December he's more or less sure I will have one. Said they didn't have too many reserved up before lockdown so impression I got was there all OK to get one. Only started to get lots or reservations after lockdown but mostly when Sony announced pre order for launch day. They will ring people about 2 wks before launch day.

Mental they still can't give you a concrete answer...

padair

breeno wrote: »

Is there any hope for a late arrival to the party to grab a ps5 in time for Christmas or has that ship sailed? Don't have it preordered anywhere.

Also are digital only versions a good option these days? On xbox I've managed to get games a bit cheaper over the years via key websites. Is that as prevalent on PlayStation? Not too worried about lack of trade in value.

Appreciate any input.

Hey breno, you are out of luck, keep am eye on Tesco's as they might be getting some and maybe check argos on the night before release.

Markitron

davidom2513 wrote: »

Out of all the PS5 titles available on launch day, which of them would you say is a "legit next gen" PS5 title, and not just a port over from PS4?

Definitely Demons Souls.

I doubt I’ll be able to get my nephew a ps5 from Argos if I queued the night before as people will probably reserve it online

His mam is dreading Christmas but I told her I’ll do my best, like even if I manage to get one myself I’ve give mine or my nephew he’s only 10

micks_address

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I doubt I’ll be able to get my nephew a ps5 from Argos if I queued the night before as people will probably reserve it online

His mam is dreading Christmas but I told her I’ll do my best, like even if I manage to get one myself I’ve give mine or my nephew he’s only 10

How can a 10 year old appreciate the power of a ps5?

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

How can a 10 year old appreciate the power of a ps5?

I agree with you but he loves PlayStation he’s always on his ps4 playing fifa cod and fornite I’ll do my best not to let the child down aka Santa Claus

SMC92Ian

micks_address wrote: »

How can a 10 year old appreciate the power of a ps5?

I have a 6 year old cousin who can tell the difference between Fortnite at 60fps and 30fps.

Mr Crispy

Looks like the UI reveal is a couple of days away.

https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1315790757320564736?s=20

F1ngers

Mr Crispy wrote: »

Looks like the UI reveal is a couple of days away.

https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1315790757320564736?s=20

I'm hoping to miss the UI reveal until I power up my console myself.
Big ask with five weeks to go, but one can but try.

Tipsy McSwagger

Deleted User wrote: »

I agree with you but he loves PlayStation he’s always on his ps4 playing fifa cod and fornite I’ll do my best not to let the child down aka Santa Claus

I’m sure he will be fine since all he plays is those awful games.

petes

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

I’m sure he will be fine since all he plays is those awful games.

I've played some awful games as a teenager. He's 10, just because you don't like these specific games (I don't either, maybe cod) it doesn't mean anything less to him!

The Raging Bile Duct

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

I’m sure he will be fine since all he plays is those awful games.

You're getting sniffy about a 10 year old's taste in games? Jesus...

Homelander

SMC92Ian wrote: »

I have a 6 year old cousin who can tell the difference between Fortnite at 60fps and 30fps.

Fortnite, Fifa and COD are all 60fps on Ps4 though. The advantage you would get in these games is more stable resolution, on a base PS4 it would often drop resolution dynamically to achieve that 60fps.

Wheras on PS5 it should lock them all at stable 1440p 60fps rather than it flying all over the place from 720-900-1080p.

Retr0gamer

The Raging Bile Duct wrote: »

You're getting sniffy about a 10 year old's taste in games? Jesus...

You aren't a real gamer unless you've played a japanese game with a title you can't pronounce.

Ivefoundgod

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

I’m sure he will be fine since all he plays is those awful games.

Welp, that's enough Internet for today. FFS

HairySalmon

Mr Crispy wrote: »

Looks like the UI reveal is a couple of days away.

https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1315790757320564736?s=20

Could be today or Thursday since they’re the days they most commonly drop info

Kremin

HairySalmon wrote: »

Could be today or Thursday since they’re the days they most commonly drop info

The teaser says the 15th of October so Thursday

Creamy Goodness

HairySalmon wrote: »

Could be today or Thursday since they’re the days they most commonly drop info

it's an American date at the end, 15th October, Thursday.

I dunno why BK would be advertising a UI reveal, much more likely to be a competition yoke to get you to eat more awful food in the slim chance of getting a PS5.

Markitron

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

I dunno why BK would be advertising a UI reveal, much more likely to be a competition yoke to get you to eat more awful food in the slim case of getting a PS5.

Yea this is what I was thinking, why are people assuming this is a UI reveal?

markcahill1985

Anyone else notice that Smyths have updated the pre order availability date for the PS5 accessories to the 12th November? Would it be strange for these to be available for collection a week before the console lands? I have the headset and camera pre ordered with them.

Wuff Wuff

markcahill1985 wrote: »

Anyone else notice that SMyths have updated the pre order availability date for the PS5 accessories to the 12th November? WOuld it be starnge foor these to be available for collection a week before the console lands? I have the headset and camera pre ordered with them.

could be the dates that they expect them in for forward shipping... or could be so that they can collect the money earlier