PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

Mr Crispy · 31-10-2020 12:35AM

BBC B. Before we got the tape drive, we had to type the fucking code in ourselves out of a book.

lertsnim · 31-10-2020 01:36AM

Centipede on the Atari 2600. What a time. Then the C64 with some circus game on cartridge that Google tells me was called Fiendish Freddy's Big Top O'Fun. The piracy of games on cassette was rampant

Those loading screens almost seizure inducing.

Niska · 31-10-2020 01:50AM

ah but the loading times allowed some great loading screen music - especislly Last Ninja and Delta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79UMFLJLi7w

DrZeuss · 31-10-2020 02:13AM

lertsnim wrote: »

Centipede on the Atari 2600. What a time. Then the C64 with some circus game on cartridge that Google tells me was called Fiendish Freddy's Big Top O'Fun. The piracy of games on cassette was rampant Those loading screens almost seizure inducing.

You want a lend of my game....sure, here's a high speed dubbing of it , I put 2 on it for you, game 2 starts at 21:23

Parsnips · 31-10-2020 03:19AM

DrZeuss wrote: »

You want a lend of my game....sure, here's a high speed dubbing of it , I put 2 on it for you, game 2 starts at 21:23

What a magical time for gamers.
when a game had a minigame you could play while loading...that was the business.

Exclamation Marc · 31-10-2020 05:26AM

Not sure if posted already but the former Platestation was hit with a cease and desist and is no longer offering custom plates.

https://twitter.com/customizeplates/status/1322256886775844865?s=20

Tipsy McSwagger · 31-10-2020 09:23AM

Evilbart wrote: »

Dam I loved the old school games started on the amstrad cpc with a green monitor few of my favourites were Roland in the caves and harrier attack and oh mummy the music. The loading screens as the lines gradually made a picture hoping it wouldn’t eat the cassette :-). Picked up an arcade machine for my old school fix. Can’t wait to open up this ps5 such a leap compared to back then.

I can remember in CBS primary in the 80s we used go to school around 7 or 8am just to play those games. Be about 5 of us waiting for the gates to be opened.

notahappycamper · 31-10-2020 09:56AM

thebiglad wrote: »

You would hope the box including packaging would not be larger than a wheelie bin (95) the other dimensions like a large suitcase size - again, should be hopeful.

PM are not saying no delivery to lockers, they will reject the parcel at their depots so changing to home delivery will not get around that restriction.

Seems very unlikely the PS5s will be hit but really no idea how big of an outer box Amazon is going to put them in.

If only they would just deliver direct to Ireland save time, hassle and money for us all.

Got this email too. I just hope the dimensions given on Amazon are the packaging dimensions and not the actual console dimensions?

Wonder should I use Parcel Wizard or Address Pal? I have accounts with them but haven’t used either yet.

Creamy Goodness · 31-10-2020 10:29AM

I’m still worried so last night I took my general waste bin in and placed it under my tv just to make sure I’ve enough room for this console. It just barely fits, but hopefully it’ll get through.

:pac:

whiterebel · 31-10-2020 11:18AM

notahappycamper wrote: »

Got this email too. I just hope the dimensions given on Amazon are the packaging dimensions and not the actual console dimensions?

Wonder should I use Parcel Wizard or Address Pal? I have accounts with them but haven’t used either yet.

Increase your insurance cover with PM. You're only covered for €100(?) with PW.

Wing126 · 31-10-2020 12:11PM

It's in Spanish, but - https://www.levelup.com/noticias/597390/Confirman-que-Demon-s-Souls-no-tendra-raytracing-en-PlayStation-5 - Demons Souls does not support Ray Tracing by developer choice.

petes · 31-10-2020 12:29PM

Wing126 wrote: »

It's in Spanish, but - https://www.levelup.com/noticias/597390/Confirman-que-Demon-s-Souls-no-tendra-raytracing-en-PlayStation-5 - Demons Souls does not support Ray Tracing by developer choice.

It was choice due to time limitations ha!

Any of the videos I've seen it looks great. Looking forward to seeing the loading times on it as they are a pain in Souls games!

Zero-Cool · 31-10-2020 12:33PM

Lighting already looks great from the videos so far and if it means it's a launch game instead of needing more time, than that's fine by me.

Kremin · 31-10-2020 12:42PM

This new console has made me really wanna try AC again don't think I've played one since brotherhood

johnny_ultimate · 31-10-2020 12:55PM

My reckoning of how ray tracing will work in most games (based on my PC experience) is you’ll boot it up, marvel at the impressive reflections and lighting, and then just turn it off to take advantage of the frame rate boost when it’s off instead :pac:

It looks good, undeniably, although it’s not something you’ll notice when in the flow of gameplay a lot of the time. A steady 60 FPS is still preferable over it. That said, the DLSS in Control (which allows ray-tracing while working magic to significantly decrease the resolution load on your GPU without a major hit to fidelity) is very impressive so I’m sure some talented developers will find a way to properly balance the limited power of the next gen consoles while still offering punchy visuals with high performance.

duploelabs · 31-10-2020 01:13PM

Kremin wrote: »

This new console has made me really wanna try AC again don't think I've played one since brotherhood

The AC then compared to the AC now are very different games unfortunately

How Soon Is Now · 31-10-2020 01:15PM

duploelabs wrote: »

The AC then compared to the AC now are very different games unfortunately

Haven't played since the first game haha.

I got bored with how repetitive it was even though I kinda liked the story.

Zero-Cool · 31-10-2020 01:17PM

Incredible comparison between demon's souls on ps3 and ps5.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-b-dRWLhsk

Penn · 31-10-2020 01:24PM

Wing126 wrote: »

It's in Spanish, but - https://www.levelup.com/noticias/597390/Confirman-que-Demon-s-Souls-no-tendra-raytracing-en-PlayStation-5 - Demons Souls does not support Ray Tracing by developer choice.

I can't imagine it'd make too much of a difference for a game like Demons Souls. Probably not a huge amount of reflections etc compared to games set in modern or futuristic locations with lots of glass or reflective surfaces.

Gyan84 · 31-10-2020 01:33PM

Gyan84 wrote: »

I preordered Watch Dogs which came out yesterday and haven't heard anything.

I'm hoping it's in the post since my local store isn't opened for click and collect.

Gamestop's support email got back to me and said that since my local branch isn't open for click and collect I have to either re-buy it and pick home delivery or wait until they open again to collect it.

Pretty annoying since they said they'd just send it in the post. Also doesn't make me hopeful for the ps5 launch.

Wing126 · 31-10-2020 01:42PM

Gyan84 wrote: »

Gamestop's support email got back to me and said that since my local branch isn't open for click and collect I have to either re-buy it and pick home delivery or wait until they open again to collect it.

Pretty annoying since they said they'd just send it in the post. Also doesn't make me hopeful for the ps5 launch.

That can't be their policy for the consoles too. There'll be absolute outrage if it is.

There's only 10 shops nationwide open for click and collect like.

RGARDINR · 31-10-2020 02:21PM

Wing126 wrote: »

That can't be their policy for the consoles too. There'll be absolute outrage if it is.

There's only 10 shops nationwide open for click and collect like.

Not sure why they can't open all their stores for click and collect just on the launch days for ps5 an Xbox. Spread times out over the day.

Penn · 31-10-2020 02:38PM

RGARDINR wrote: »

Not sure why they can't open all their stores for click and collect just on the launch days for ps5 an Xbox. Spread times out over the day.

Many of the closed stores are in shopping centres and so might not be allowed to open for click and collect because of the shopping centre management.

EoinMcLovin · 31-10-2020 02:42PM

Penn wrote: »

Many of the closed stores are in shopping centres and so might not be allowed to open for click and collect because of the shopping centre management.

Yeah , that's what looks like the most plausible reason. Tallaght store is open for click and collect but its one store away from a centre exit. The store nearest the exit is River Island which is closed so there would be plenty of space to have a queue going outside.

Exclamation Marc · 31-10-2020 03:16PM

Gyan84 wrote: »

Gamestop's support email got back to me and said that since my local branch isn't open for click and collect I have to either re-buy it and pick home delivery or wait until they open again to collect it.

Pretty annoying since they said they'd just send it in the post. Also doesn't make me hopeful for the ps5 launch.

And did you pay for the games? If so, are they refunding you etc? Bit ridiculous if you've fully paid for games.

Wing126 · 31-10-2020 07:16PM

Do we know if Argos will be getting the PS5 accessories on the 12th or are they releasing everything on the 19th? Might snag myself a charging dock from them.

Gyan84 · 31-10-2020 07:23PM

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

And did you pay for the games? If so, are they refunding you etc? Bit ridiculous if you've fully paid for games.

Yeah I had it all paid off because I thought they'd send it in the post.

Don't think I'll have an issue getting a refund in store, just find it odd how completely disconnected their in store orders appear from online ones.

loughrey · 31-10-2020 08:07PM

notahappycamper wrote: »

Got this email too. I just hope the dimensions given on Amazon are the packaging dimensions and not the actual console dimensions?

Wonder should I use Parcel Wizard or Address Pal? I have accounts with them but haven’t used either yet.

The dimensions given by Amazon are of the item itself, not the postage packaging.

Mr Crispy · 01-11-2020 02:56AM

Some more thoughts on the DualSense;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imx_-6tHjhw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IFLW_8EdL8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUD40EQh8aE

RoyalCelt · 01-11-2020 07:02AM

Got a text off Gamestop asking for my details saying they didn't have them. I stupidly emailed my details to Ps5@gamestop.com. Spelling mistakes and everything in their text. Anybody else get this text? Could be a scam and they might contact gamestop pretending to be me.

PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

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