PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

CastorTroy · 17-07-2020 12:51PM

Zero-Cool wrote: »

https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1283838982871068672?s=19

I'm sure getting an exclusive hands on, he'll be sure to point out any flaws in it.

Markitron · 17-07-2020 01:18PM

CastorTroy wrote: »

I'm sure getting an exclusive hands on, he'll be sure to point out any flaws in it.

Keighley is a hype merchant, he's basically freelance PR. I think he has mostly done good for the industry but he is not to be taken seriously.

CastorTroy · 17-07-2020 03:44PM

Exactly, so don't think much of interest will come from this, except maybe for the people who want to see what the bottom and back look like and if he'll check that the buttons light up with the colours

Markitron · 17-07-2020 03:45PM

CastorTroy wrote: »

Exactly, so don't think much of interest will come from this, except maybe for the people who want to see what the bottom and back look like and if he'll check that the buttons light up with the colours

I think anyone expecting paddles on the back will be disappointed.

Zero-Cool · 17-07-2020 03:48PM

CastorTroy wrote: »

I'm sure getting an exclusive hands on, he'll be sure to point out any flaws in it.

Of course not, just the important stuff like how it feels to hold the vibrating handles to your nipples.

17-07-2020 03:52PM

Markitron wrote: »

I think anyone expecting paddles on the back will be disappointed.

I believe that the paddle attachment for the ps4 was a big success sales wise, I imagine Sony want to repeat that with the ps5 controller.

Mitch Connor · 17-07-2020 04:01PM

Markitron wrote: »

I think anyone expecting paddles on the back will be disappointed.

I agree, and I don't understand it.

Why release an official paddle contraption for the PS4 pad this year, when it is not compatible with the PS5 controller (I assume anyway - different controller shapes and USB connections afaik).

I assumed they brought it out because the PS5 controller would have them as standard, and having the add-on for the PS4 pad would allow you to use the PS4 pad on PS5. With PSVR games needed some aspect of the PS4 pad (a reason for it then being forward compatible.)

But nope, I guess.

Wing126 · 17-07-2020 04:54PM

For anyone wanting to watch the Controller event.

Wing126 · 17-07-2020 05:21PM

Size of this yolk. Looks comfy though.

brianregan09 · 18-07-2020 02:37PM

I really like the idea of the feedback coming from the trigger , was just thinking how cool it would be while i was using the bow in Ghosts of Tsushima

Zero-Cool · 20-07-2020 10:57AM

One more reason I look forward to buying this on launch, the ****ing Update files copying on ps4. Just got a 175mb update, ah grand, done in no time......Copying 2%...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
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:mad:

Markitron · 20-07-2020 11:10AM

Zero-Cool wrote: »

One more reason I look forward to buying this on launch, the ****ing Update files copying on ps4. Just got a 175mb update, ah grand, done in no time......Copying 2%...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
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:mad:

I went to play GoT on saturday morning and couldn't cos it said it was copying patch 1.04, which I had already installed the day before. Finally it finished copying and then it started to download the 8 gig patch all over again! And after that, it had to copy again. Pain in the hole.

brianregan09 wrote: »

I really like the idea of the feedback coming from the trigger , was just thinking how cool it would be while i was using the bow in Ghosts of Tsushima

I hope it is actually widely supported. I know its different tech but I remember MS making a big deal of the impulse triggers in the XB1 controller and barely remember any game actually using them.

shaveAbullock · 20-07-2020 01:41PM

Markitron wrote: »

I hope it is actually widely supported. I know its different tech but I remember MS making a big deal of the impulse triggers in the XB1 controller and barely remember any game actually using them.

Most exclusives will support it anyway.

Markitron · 20-07-2020 02:09PM

shaveAbullock wrote: »

Most exclusives will support it anyway.

Yea I would expect so, be nice if it really took off with the 3rd parties though. Hope it isn't just a repeat of the trackpad; a genuinely useful function that is barely used outside of 1st party.

Wing126 · 20-07-2020 02:14PM

In the interview on Friday, Playstation's head of marketing said they brought the Dualsense around to developers to show them what it could do. That sounds like a good sign to me!

HairySalmon · 20-07-2020 02:37PM

They also said that preorders won’t come out of the blue and they were totally surprised by the rumour they would drop last week.

Makes me think it’ll come at their August state of play.

Markitron · 20-07-2020 02:44PM

HairySalmon wrote: »

They also said that preorders won’t come out of the blue and they were totally surprised by the rumour they would drop last week.

Makes me think it’ll come at their August state of play.

Someone should tell them GameStop Ireland have been taking pre-orders for months

FAILSAFE 00 · 20-07-2020 02:52PM

Markitron wrote: »

Someone should tell them GameStop Ireland have been taking pre-orders for months

They are probably looking for some handy money for when they go bust.

I'd advise most people to stay clear of them for next gen consoles or at the very least be cautious by putting down the bare minimum.

Markitron · 20-07-2020 03:00PM

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

They are probably looking for some handy money for when they go bust.

I'd advise most people to stay clear of them for next gen consoles or at the very least be cautious by putting down the bare minimum.

That is exactly what it is, and asking for a minimum 50 quid for a pre-order is just scandalous.

jonerkinsella · 20-07-2020 03:11PM

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

They are probably looking for some handy money for when they go bust.

I'd advise most people to stay clear of them for next gen consoles or at the very least be cautious by putting down the bare minimum.

My local Gamestop is doing grand. I know the manager quite well.
Its mainly the US part of the operation that is in trouble.

Mitch Connor · 20-07-2020 03:16PM

jonerkinsella wrote: »

My local Gamestop is doing grand. I know the manager quite well.
Its mainly the US part of the operation that is in trouble.

I wouldn't imagine it really matters what is happening in your local (Irish?) gamestop.

If GameStop US goes under (and it already was in massive financial difficulty) can GameStop Ireland continue?

Zero-Cool · 20-07-2020 03:24PM

GS already had closures in Ireland the last few months, nowhere is 'safe' I'd say. If HQ decide something tomorrow, they could close down every EU store if they wanted.

What is the minimum deposit does anyone know? 50 seems a bit high.

Markitron · 20-07-2020 03:28PM

Zero-Cool wrote: »

GS already had closures in Ireland the last few months, nowhere is 'safe' I'd say. If HQ decide something tomorrow, they could close down every EU store if they wanted.

What is the minimum deposit does anyone know? 50 seems a bit high.

Based on this thread it seems to be 50, which is shocking and seems like a desperate cash grab, especially when you consider that pre-orders aren't even officially open.

TitianGerm · 20-07-2020 03:32PM

jonerkinsella wrote: »

My local Gamestop is doing grand. I know the manager quite well.
Its mainly the US part of the operation that is in trouble.

They are trading as one company in Ireland. The Dublin stores and those in shopping centres and on main streets could be hemorrhaging money with massive rents.

If the company goes to the wall then all stores will be closed.

Markitron · 20-07-2020 03:34PM

TitianGerm wrote: »

They are going me company in Ireland. The Dublin stores and those in shopping centres and on main strrets could be hemorrhaging money with massive rents.

If the company goes to the wall then all stores will be closed.

Something tells me they won't be in any hurry to hand back those deposits if they do. I have pre-ordered almost every console with them in the last 10 years but I just don't feel comfortable doing it this time.

TitianGerm · 20-07-2020 03:49PM

Markitron wrote: »

Something tells me they won't be in any hurry to hand back those deposits if they do. I have pre-ordered almost every console with them in the last 10 years but I just don't feel comfortable doing it this time.

The deposits will be unsecured creditors if the company is liquidated and at the bottom of the pile to get anything back.

Markitron · 20-07-2020 03:51PM

TitianGerm wrote: »

The deposits will be unsecured creditors if the company is liquidated and at the bottom of the pile to get anything back.

Losing the pre-order would probably be the bitterest pill to swallow

Parsnips · 20-07-2020 09:57PM

Yep. Its €50 for Gamestop PS5 preorder.
Defo wont be going near gamestop for it. ( unless Im desperate )

Cienciano · 20-07-2020 10:32PM

Zero-Cool wrote: »

One more reason I look forward to buying this on launch, the ****ing Update files copying on ps4. Just got a 175mb update, ah grand, done in no time......Copying 2%...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................3%

:mad:

Yeah, went to play Gran Turismo last night and it was exactly like that.

shaveAbullock · 20-07-2020 11:09PM

Remember the campaign about not preordering games because ultimately it harms consumers?
This should be extended to consoles and hardware too.
The games industry is changing again and dying companies will burn customers.

PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

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