PS5 thread 2.0

jj880

AdamD wrote: »

No rational person cares that they removed the web browser because nobody who owns a PS5 needs it to be their web browser. This is beyond a non-issue

Have to agree here - it's like the browsers shipped with TVs. They would only do your head in anyway. Basically useless.

recyclops

as a rational person I have to disagree. Case in point last night I had a preview of a digital movie that I could only watch on a web browser, turns out the built in brower on my Series X ( potentially tv but Xbox did the job) was perfect for it.

had to log onto email, click the link and enter a code to watch the preview on the tv in full screen.

Thankfully I am not stuck with Sony as the above wouldn't have been possible due to there bizarre decision to get rid of something that gets ignored by those who always ignored it but gets missed by those who use it .

The only reason I can see them removing it is security, that or they are probably so afraid of stadia, game share and whatever potentially superior gaming service comes down the line from their competitors being able to be used on their product.

Probes

They probably don’t want Xbox sneaking in game pass through the back door like they’ve done on iOS.

jj880

Ive never had a case like that. All movie previews usually available via the ps5 netflix or youtube apps.

Can I ask what movie has a preview only available behind a website login? Sounds strange to me

The Raging Bile Duct

I'd be very surprised to see Stadia still going in a year's time tbh.

recyclops

jj880 wrote: »

Ive never had a case like that. All movie previews usually available via the ps5 netflix or youtube apps.

Can I ask what movie has a preview only available behind a website login? Sounds strange to me

sky often do preview screenings that are web based and you sign up through the rewards section on their app, they tend to be for sky originals.

last nights was the new United documentary that they are releasing at the end of the month.

Not strange at all just something I use a fair bit and rather watch them on tv than on tablet or phone.

ERG89

Probes wrote: »

They probably don’t want Xbox sneaking in game pass through the back door like they’ve done on iOS.

A web browser can be used to jailbreak consoles, that's why there isn't one on the PS5.

jj880

recyclops wrote: »

sky often do preview screenings that are web based and you sign up through the rewards section on their app, they tend to be for sky originals.

last nights was the new United documentary that they are releasing at the end of the month.

Not strange at all just something I use a fair bit and rather watch them on tv than on tablet or phone.

A web based preview screening from Sky. Fair enough.

I use PC ==> TV and android box ==> TV setups for any browser based movies (eg netflix website) so have no use for a PS5 browser.

louxx

Doodah7 wrote: »

Had this within a week of purchase. A previously completely reliable HDMI cable decided to shuffle off its mortal coil. One quick replacement later and all was good again.

Incidentally I've also had the flashing blue controllers at (non) start up. A long press on of the on/off button and a restart seem to cure it.

Ya I’ve tried that it hasn’t worked at all, the blue lights are on but no picture and I’ve tried 3 release and a new hdmi aswell 😭😭

louxx

Probes wrote: »

A bit of an odd one but is your controller charged and linked to the console? For some reason sometimes my PS5 doesn’t send an image until it has detected the controller.

Ya charged fully and linked tried new hdmi 3 different tvs and long pressed the start button all lights are on but no picture

jj880

louxx wrote: »

Ya charged fully and linked tried new hdmi 3 different tvs and long pressed the start button all lights are on but no picture

Only time I had this was changing from 4k TV to 1080p TV. PS5 did not detect the new tv resolution. Had to reconnect to the 4k TV and manually change ps5 output resolution to 1080p then connect to 1080p tv to resolve.

Highly unlikely you have ps5 resolution set to 4k and now all 3 of the tvs you are trying are 1080p but just throwing it out there just in case.

petes

louxx wrote: »

Ya charged fully and linked tried new hdmi 3 different tvs and long pressed the start button all lights are on but no picture

Have you tried power cycling it?

Atomic Pineapple

The Raging Bile Duct wrote: »

I'd be very surprised to see Stadia still going in a year's time tbh.

I'm surprised it lasted this long! Google will literally pump money into anything to try and get your data.

RedXIV

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

I'm surprised it lasted this long! Google will literally pump money into anything to try and get your data.

actually, of any company, Google are well known to pull the plug on projects that have a userbase but not enough for their liking

https://killedbygoogle.com/ <- Case in point

Atomic Pineapple

RedXIV wrote: »

actually, of any company, Google are well known to pull the plug on projects that have a userbase but not enough for their liking

https://killedbygoogle.com/ <- Case in point

Exactly.

earthwormjack

Killed by Google is a bit of a stupid website though. Many of those projects weren't even killed off.

I do see Stadia being added to the list sooner rather than later though.

EoinMcLovin

Partial trophy list revealed for Ratchet & Clank : Rift Apart

https://twitter.com/insomniacgames/status/1395771865482760197?s=20
https://twitter.com/insomniacgames/status/1395771895727853568?s=20
https://twitter.com/insomniacgames/status/1395771921724104710?s=20
https://twitter.com/insomniacgames/status/1395771950811598849?s=20
https://twitter.com/insomniacgames/status/1395771986702336009?s=20

quinnd6

AdamD wrote: »

No rational person cares that they removed the web browser because nobody who owns a PS5 needs it to be their web browser. This is beyond a non-issue

I am rational.

Oh for goodness sake.
This is what you call shoot the messenger.
I give up.

Grumpypants

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

I'm surprised it lasted this long! Google will literally pump money into anything to try and get your data.

I was a sceptic at the start. I couldn't see the value in paying a tenner a month to then have to buy games. Games that were already out on other platforms for cheaper.

But now it has matured I'm a convert. The free tier means you don't have to shell out €500 for a next gen console (if you can even get one). Or pay a subscription. You just buy the game.

I played through all of RE8. Played on the TV in multiple rooms, played on my PC and even played in my phone.

GhostyMcGhost

Grumpypants wrote: »

I was a sceptic at the start. I couldn't see the value in paying a tenner a month to then have to buy games. Games that were already out on other platforms for cheaper.

But now it has matured I'm a convert. The free tier means you don't have to shell out €500 for a next gen console (if you can even get one). Or pay a subscription. You just buy the game.

I played through all of RE8. Played on the TV in multiple rooms, played on my PC and even played in my phone.

I don’t know what I’d hate more, web browsing on a console or playing a console game on my phone

A phone for gaming and a console for browsing. I just don’t get it

Grumpypants

GhostyMcGhost wrote: »

I don’t know what I’d hate more, web browsing on a console or playing a console game on my phone

A phone for gaming and a console for browsing. I just don’t get it

I would have been the same. Pretty much hated mobile gaming. But that was more the quality of game. When you get 4k Gen 5 quality with a proper controller it is surprisingly brilliant.

Creamy Goodness

67 posts since I last read this thread, we're still moaning about a web browser. Really slow news week or so :pac:


(Also I'm well aware that this is post is adding to the complaining)

Grumpypants

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

67 posts since I last read this thread, we're still moaning about a web browser. Really slow news week or so :pac:


(Also I'm well aware that this is post is adding to the complaining)

And I had to get my PS3 out of the attic to use the web browser to see this :mad:

CastorTroy

I still don't know why they didn't add netscape.

jj880

No floppy disk drive either. Shambles. Start a petition quick.

bazzz

jj880 wrote: »

No floppy disk drive either. Shambles. Start a petition quick.

Do your research :p ......

only joking;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBTM8JtN064

CastorTroy

That video's taking too long to buffer on my 28.8 kb connection

jj880

CastorTroy wrote: »

That video's taking too long to buffer on my 28.8 kb connection

Lies. Sony left out the dial up modem to save 2 euro per console. Gangsters.

Ok think this joke had been flogged. Majority dont care about a ps5 browser.

CastorTroy

Just had a quick look and looks like the only hardware that may be getting discounted for PS5 for Days of Play will be the camera

jj880

jj880 wrote: »

Lies. Sony left out the dial up modem to save 2 euro per console. Gangsters.

Ok think this joke had been flogged. Majority dont care about a ps5 browser.

I actually did install the network card on my PS2 back in the day.