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PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

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  • #4592
    How Soon Is Now
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,243 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    Heard a rumour today about Smyths closing in October and maybe only going online or click and collect. Bull**** more then likely but ya nothing would surprise me these days !


  • #4593
    dan786
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,341 ✭✭✭dan786


    How Soon Is Now wrote: »
    Heard a rumour today about Smyths closing in October and maybe only going online or click and collect. Bull**** more then likely but ya nothing would surprise me these days !

    Not a chance, Christmas is their busiest time of the year so why would they close just before their busiest time of the year. Not everyone shops online either some people prefer to go in.


  • #4594
    Damo 2k9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,513 ✭✭✭Damo 2k9


    How Soon Is Now wrote: »
    Heard a rumour today about Smyths closing in October and maybe only going online or click and collect. Bull**** more then likely but ya nothing would surprise me these days !

    Have heard that throughout the last week or so as well.

    Anyone know why delivery-only was available for the Digital version? Compared to click and collect for full version.


  • #4595
    Penn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,864 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    dan786 wrote: »
    Not a chance, Christmas is their busiest time of the year so why would they close just before their busiest time of the year. Not everyone shops online either some people prefer to go in.

    Agreed. At best they may be working on plans for how to continue in the event of lockdowns in regions, or how to manage the usual Xmas rush under Covid requirements of social distancing etc by trying to push more people towards online/click&collect.


  • #4596
    bennyl10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭bennyl10


    How Soon Is Now wrote: »
    Heard a rumour today about Smyths closing in October and maybe only going online or click and collect. Bull**** more then likely but ya nothing would surprise me these days !

    They've rubbished that last week on social media, confirmed stores are staying open when asked


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  • #4597
    How Soon Is Now
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,243 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    Good hopefully its just the usual ****e talk online!


  • #4598
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,085 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    I know not PS5 related but did anyone see the price of the 1TB expansion cards for the XBOX..... $219.99. Ouch. Kinda makes the S version that little less appealing.


  • #4599
    How Soon Is Now
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,243 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    I know not PS5 related but did anyone see the price of the 1TB expansion cards for the XBOX..... $219.99. Ouch. Kinda makes the S version that little less appealing.

    Makes ya wonder how much the drives for the Ps5 will cost.....


  • #4600
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    I know not PS5 related but did anyone see the price of the 1TB expansion cards for the XBOX..... $219.99. Ouch. Kinda makes the S version that little less appealing.

    My SSD replacemnt drive for PS4 was €100, I assume the price will remain the same for 3rd party drives for PS5


  • #4601
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,143 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    sticker wrote: »
    My SSD replacemnt drive for PS4 was €100, I assume the price will remain the same for 3rd party drives for PS5

    They haven't announced PS5 compatible SSDs yet, afaIk.


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  • #4602
    recyclops
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭recyclops


    i thought the drives you already use can be used to store games only but not play them thats what i thought was happening with the xbox


  • #4603
    gimli2112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,427 ✭✭✭✭gimli2112


    they say games are going to be smaller. I hope so as otherwise I'll only have room for Warzone and one other game, maybe something like pong


  • #4604
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,824 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Video wrote: »
    i love sony but they're making some really bad moves over the last week or two .
    I have not been impressed with Sony's communication over the past few months.

    I see a lot of people online confused about the Spiderman thing. Does the PS4 version get an upgrade, is Morales a full game, do saves carry over? etc. When you get to the bottom of it, it's not that complicated. I could explain it in two sentences. But Sony have beaten around the bush, made vague statements and just generally sown a lot of confusion. It's like they don't want to be the bearer of bad news, so instead they just act cagey, or tell lies of omission. It's not a good strategy, it's doing a lot of harm to their image.

    That's just one example, there are more. The stuff about back-compat was poorly explained because their statements left room for interpretation. The HZD2 thing makes no sense - "it's designed from the ground up for PS5 but it also runs on PS4" - that's a nonsensical statement. The way they just kind of quietly announced the game would also be on PS4, like an afterthought. It's all very amateurish.


  • #4605
    wes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,749 ✭✭✭✭wes


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    I know not PS5 related but did anyone see the price of the 1TB expansion cards for the XBOX..... $219.99. Ouch. Kinda makes the S version that little less appealing.

    Costs nearly half the price of the Series X, and not far off the full price for the Series S.

    Yeah, that price is absurd. Its need to come down in a big way....


  • #4606
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker


    F1ngers wrote: »
    They haven't announced PS5 compatible SSDs yet, afaIk.

    Yes I know, I making an assumption here that it will follow suit :D


  • #4607
    Exclamation Marc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,537 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    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!!!

    I think the ten per store are for actual in store orders. Online orders that are click and collect are outside of this.


  • #4608
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker


    gimli2112 wrote: »
    they say games are going to be smaller. I hope so as otherwise I'll only have room for Warzone and one other game, maybe something like pong

    Interesting Reading here on that:

    https://www.firstpost.com/tech/gaming/ps5-reveals-size-of-the-upcoming-games-demons-souls-and-marvels-spider-man-mile-morales-8837331.html


  • #4609
    recyclops
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭recyclops


    saw this on the xbox storage so thats a good thing hopefully Sony follow suit

    "An alternative to this expandable storage is simply using any USB drive to store games when you don’t need to play them. If they’re not enhanced for Xbox Series X / S then you’ll even be able to run them direct from USB storage, or you can simply copy them and use drives as cheaper cold storage."


  • #4610
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,194 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    F1ngers wrote: »
    They haven't announced PS5 compatible SSDs yet, afaIk.

    Sony not giving information? Shocking!

    Would like them to start announcing more details ASAP. Though they probably think they don't need to now they have all the preorders.
    Any information they have given such as BC, we have to go find it in articles and not on the official blog.


  • #4611
    GhostyMcGhost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭GhostyMcGhost


    sticker wrote: »
    My SSD replacemnt drive for PS4 was €100, I assume the price will remain the same for 3rd party drives for PS5

    Cast you mind back to the PS Vita proprietary memory card..... probably not that bad but not a million miles off it either. Be waiting a good while for 3rd party official ones


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  • #4612
    Danny552
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 58 ✭✭Danny552


    Anyone know will ps5 be in stock in November 19th or only pre order?

    Will it be hard to get ? I'm not in a rush for one as haven't used ps4 in months.


  • #4613
    markcahill1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,961 ✭✭✭markcahill1985


    Would be shocked if there's any non pre order consoles available


  • #4614
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,778 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    markcahill1985 wrote: »
    Woukd be shocked if there's any non pre order consoles available

    Harvey Norman and Argos are not taking pre-orders, at least yet, you can register interest, thats the best bet left imho.


  • #4615
    MiaMaria
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭MiaMaria


    markcahill1985 wrote: »
    Woukd be shocked if there's any non pre order consoles available

    I got a email from DID electrical to say they will not be selling preorder and awaiting to see IF they have any allocation for physical consoles in store. :eek::eek:


  • #4616
    HairySalmon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭HairySalmon


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    I know not PS5 related but did anyone see the price of the 1TB expansion cards for the XBOX..... $219.99. Ouch. Kinda makes the S version that little less appealing.

    This 1TB SDD is faster at read 7,000MB/s and write 5,000MB/s and is $230. It might be fast enough for PS5, but Sony need to approve them for compatibility first.

    The best thing about off the shelf SSD’s is that they’ll fall cheaper than the Xbox versions despite being double the speed.

    https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/22/21444428/samsung-pc-980-pro-ssd-solid-state-drive-storage-price


  • #4617
    Video
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭Video


    Inquitus wrote: »
    Harvey Norman and Argos are not taking pre-orders, at least yet, you can register interest, thats the best bet left imho.

    have argos not taken any preorders at all? their website seems a bit screwed up for the last while , i've registered my interest but will they do home delivery or just collect instore.


  • #4618
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,778 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Video wrote: »
    have argos not taken any preorders at all? their website seems a bit screwed up for the last while , i've registered my interest but will they do home delivery or just collect instore.

    Off their website.
    REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN THE NEW PS5
    The new PlayStation 5 is coming on 19th November. Expect a completely redesigned DUALSHOCK controller, stunning visuals thanks to the addition of ray tracing, "3D Audio", backwards compatibility, and faster loading times. There'll also be a brand new game exclusive to the PS5: Godfall, a looter-slasher fantasy RPG.

    Unfortunately due to unprecedented demand it is not currently available for pre-order. Sign up to hear about stock availability and news about accessories, bundles and games.

    Register now

    https://www.argos.ie/static/ArgosPromo3/includeName/gaming-recent-releases.htm&mvt=pcwk35_slot7_registeryourinterest


  • #4619
    Danny552
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 58 ✭✭Danny552


    Whats the big deal about pre ordering it. just go in to buy it on 19th November or wait a few days after it . Not the end or the world if you dont get it on the 19th November .


  • #4620
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,778 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Danny552 wrote: »
    Whats the big deal about pre ordering it. just go in to buy it on 19th November or wait a few days after it . Not the end or the world if you dont get it on the 19th November .

    Gamestop are not guaranteeing all pre-orders will be delivered this year, that's not a good sign.


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  • #4621
    Markitron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Markitron


    Danny552 wrote: »
    Whats the big deal about pre ordering it. just go in to buy it on 19th November or wait a few days after it . Not the end or the world if you dont get it on the 19th November .

    If you want it this side of Christmas you are probably going to need a pre-order.


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