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PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

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Mark Cerny has been showing off the dev kit:

https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console

PS5 FAQ:
https://blog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq/#sf239758641

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recyclops

loughrey wrote: »

Interesting to see Smyths still have plenty of Xbox Series S units left. That's obviously going to be a big fail by Microsoft as nobody will want an under-powered machine and would rather pay an extra 100 for the PS5 Digital that's full power. Would be no reason to upgrade from the Xbox One to the Series S.

I think the opposite early adopters wanted the most powerful tech out there hence the series X flew off the shelves.

Where the S will game traction is casual pick up and play consumers who value price, I know a few yesterday who bought one as they don't really game but have kids and may play fifa every once in a while.

I can see it becoming like the new wii if MS get round to actually showing what an excellent product gamepass is.

Having it set at 1440p won't hinder it for a fair few years as when we head into the covid recession a 4k TV won't be high on the purchase list and the value it and gamepass are will benefit it.

P. S I don't expect it to sell more than the wii it was an analogy.

Inquitus

Metroid diorteM wrote: »

It's one of the only ways left to watch 3d movies. You just pop on your PlayStation VR headset and way you go.

3d movies are not released digitally anywhere.

3D is a failed tech for home use imho, but point taken.

Metroid diorteM

Inquitus wrote: »

I agree, the only benefit of a Blu Ray drive is you can trade in games which is a dying trade anyways, noone watches blurays these days, so the €100 saved is a no brainer.

It's one of the only ways left to watch 3d movies. You just pop on your PlayStation VR headset and way you go.

3d movies are not released digitally anywhere.

Kremin

SMC92Ian wrote: »

The benefit is paying €50-60 for a game on a disc and lower as the weeks go on vs €75 on PSN.

This is why I'll always buy physical copies.. TLOU2 on the psn store is still 70 euro and will be for a while, in cex you can get it for 52 and nevermind if you check Facebook marketplace or adverts etc.

On top of that in a few weeks you could easily sell for 50-70% if not more of what you paid for it, can never do that with digital media.

SMC92Ian

Inquitus wrote: »

I agree, the only benefit of a Blu Ray drive is you can trade in games which is a dying trade anyways, noone watches blurays these days, so the €100 saved is a no brainer.

The benefit is paying €50-60 for a game on a disc and lower as the weeks go on vs €75 on PSN.

SMC92Ian

Notorious wrote: »

I don't remember this lack of supply when the PS4 released. I'm hoping that Sony are playing a clever game to drive up demand and there'll be a massive release of units in the next few weeks.

Covid wasn't around.

Inquitus

loughrey wrote: »

Interesting to see Smyths still have plenty of Xbox Series S units left. That's obviously going to be a big fail by Microsoft as nobody will want an under-powered machine and would rather pay an extra 100 for the PS5 Digital that's full power. Would be no reason to upgrade from the Xbox One to the Series S.

I agree, the only benefit of a Blu Ray drive is you can trade in games which is a dying trade anyways, noone watches blurays these days, so the €100 saved is a no brainer.

Notorious

I don't remember this lack of supply when the PS4 released. I'm hoping that Sony are playing a clever game to drive up demand and there'll be a massive release of units in the next few weeks.

loughrey

Interesting to see Smyths still have plenty of Xbox Series S units left. That's obviously going to be a big fail by Microsoft as nobody will want an under-powered machine and would rather pay an extra 100 for the PS5 Digital that's full power. Would be no reason to upgrade from the Xbox One to the Series S.

loughrey

jonerkinsella wrote: »

Smyths had 2000 on first night allocated.

Where did you get those figures? Haven't heard of any allocation figures for Smyths

Wing126

jonerkinsella wrote: »

Smyths had 2000 on first night allocated.

Wondering where this figure came from. Was this stated anywhere?

billybonkers wrote: »

How does one backup the save data on ps4? Anything else I should do before wiping it?

If you have PS+ there's 100GB of cloud storage available - https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/get-help/help-library/playstation-plus/playstation-plus/playstation-plus-online-storage-on-playstation-4/

rob808

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

30 per store equates to around 1300/1400 for Gamestop in Ireland.

im not surprised with covid 19 being a problem probably why store's got less.

The Iron Giant

bennyl10 wrote: »

So ties in then if those figures are accurate

Yeah you would assume the 30 per store as you said and then 600/700 as internet orders perhaps to get to the 2000 mark.

bennyl10

jonerkinsella wrote: »

Smyths had 2000 on first night allocated.

So ties in then if those figures are accurate

jonerkinsella

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

30 per store equates to around 1300/1400 for Gamestop in Ireland.

Smyths had 2000 on first night allocated.

bennyl10

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

30 per store equates to around 1300/1400 for Gamestop in Ireland.

Yup..this was in a shopping centre in south Dublin. which would be one of the larger ones too you’d imagine..

Now that may change if Sony’s stuff about more units is true, but ya it’s not a lot

It explains why Smyths ran out so quickly too

The Iron Giant

bennyl10 wrote: »

a GS in dublin has said they expect about 30 PS5s, and to cover preorders to March at launch. leaving approx 300 unfulfilled in this store alone

If Smyths and Amazon seem to have a very strong idea of quotas i dont understand how GameStop can have 'no idea,..

30 per store equates to around 1300/1400 for Gamestop in Ireland.

billybonkers

How does one backup the save data on ps4? Anything else I should do before wiping it?

luciddream

iHungry wrote: »

Great thanks for the quick replies. Im going to register it now with CEX.

Am I right in thinking if I have PS plus my game saves data and game purchases pass to the PS5 when I eventually login? And all that's left to do is reset my console to factory?

Yep correct, whatever purchases you made on your PSN will be tied to that account so when you sign in on the PS5 they should all be there.

EoinMcLovin

Mr Crispy wrote: »

Is your online account number the same as your membership number? I only signed up on the website recently, but was asked to sign up for full membership in the store when I brought in my goods. Having said that, the staff member in the shop didn't ask for ID or anything (maybe because I had already added my bank details to my CEX account online??).

I had a key tag with barcode from years ago registered to my email. I'm guessing they just linked them

iHungry

Great thanks for the quick replies. Im going to register it now with CEX.

Am I right in thinking if I have PS plus my game saves data and game purchases pass to the PS5 when I eventually login? And all that's left to do is reset my console to factory?

dan786

iHungry wrote: »

Is it worth the money to trade in a console fully boxed and all leads to CEX for the cash rather than try sell it on adverts? Mines a 1TB PS4-211

Yes do it - you might get an extra 20 on Adverts but is it worth the hassle? If it was 100 in the difference I would say adverts.

[Deleted User]

iHungry wrote: »

Is it worth the money to trade in a console fully boxed and all leads to CEX for the cash rather than try sell it on adverts? Mines a 1TB PS4-211

You generally get more on adverts, but it's also more hassle. Lots of timewasters.

iHungry

Also I don't have a pre-order yet. I'm hoping to bag one from Argos with a bit of luck

iHungry

Is it worth the money to trade in a console fully boxed and all leads to CEX for the cash rather than try sell it on adverts? Mines a 1TB PS4-211

Mr Crispy

.G. wrote: »

You can add your membership number when you go through the online sales process but its not required and they didn't ask me for mine when I dropped my stuff off. I had added it when doing the online bit.

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

I set up an account and created the order via the app. I added the bank details via the app. Since I had been in 10 minutes earlier I just had to give my name and they checked their inbox. Was only asked to confirm email as had registered years ago in store

Is your online account number the same as your membership number? I only signed up on the website recently, but was asked to sign up for full membership in the store when I brought in my goods. Having said that, the staff member in the shop didn't ask for ID or anything (maybe because I had already added my bank details to my CEX account online??).

RGARDINR

bennyl10 wrote: »

a GS in dublin has said they expect about 30 PS5s, and to cover preorders to March at launch. leaving approx 300 unfulfilled in this store alone

If Smyths and Amazon seem to have a very strong idea of quotas i dont understand how GameStop can have 'no idea,..

Janey that's mad. Hope it was Stephens green have mine pre ordered there since December

billybonkers

NeVeR wrote: »

Has there been any figures released about how many consoles companies like Amazon/Smyths/Game etc will get?

No and don't expect to see them either. Wouldn't be standard practice to announce it

NeVeR

Has there been any figures released about how many consoles companies like Amazon/Smyths/Game etc will get?

SureYWouldntYa

recyclops wrote: »

ahh the wii days, i would sit up and scrape all the argos sites hoping to get lucky, resulted in myself and my da driving down to south dublin to longford, it was totally worth it

I spent the entire summer saving up for one then, buying about ~€700 worth of stuff inc several remotes and games

A smarter person would have bought the console and a couple games as quick as and then added the other stuff as time went on, a smart boy i was not