PS5 thread 2.0

BrentMused wrote: »

Sorry if already posted but is anyone else on PS5 suffering with really bad speed up lag since the update a few days ago?

I've had virtually no issues up until now, but every game mode in FIFA has become unplayable with the constant lag and then speed up.

I can't say that I've noticed this.

Penn wrote: »

2. Can't really add storage space with a hard drive yet. You can use any external hard drive to transfer some games to, but you can't play them off the external hard drive, would have to transfer them back when you want to play it. They'll be releasing details on proper additional storage drives later in the year.

You can play ps4 games from an external drive, just not ps5 ones.

lertsnim wrote: »

I can't say that I've noticed this.

Thanks for your reply.

From browsing Reddit it seems that the new update has caused some connectivity issues for some users.

It was even at the stage where Spotify will often stop to buffer on me due to the above.

It seems that the post-update the connection had been set to automatic and thus was bouncing back and forth between 2.4ghz and 5ghz.

I changed it back to permanently be on 5ghz and speed test is showing my usual, fast speed.

FIFA still suffering from speed up lag but I'm happy that that's an EA issue rather than a PS5 issue as COD and NBA 2K are running fine now.

TheBalcony wrote: »

Also is Horizon free for a few months only or do you get to keep forever once you download it?

once you add it to your library, it's there forever (until they get rid of the stores )

The one thing I'll never buy 2nd hand is a controller. Either the battery will be dodgy or the buttons will have a problem. Very rare you'd actually get a good one.

Amazon has a deal with the controller and PS5 version of Mortal Kombat 11 for €80ish. Works out around 16 euro for MK11.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09219VDL7?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp&th=1

rizzla wrote: »

Can't stand the white, was looking at matte black spray paint from halfords to do the white panels. Anyone any recommendations for brand or done some custom jobs themselves?

D Brand have black faceplates for sale. I think I'd pay for one of those rater than half arse a spray job and make it look awful.

https://dbrand.com/shop/special-edition/ps5

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

State of Play this Thursday


https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1386666628612558850?s=19

Think I'll avoid this one and go in fresh June 11.
Don't need any more convincing on Rift Apart.

Markitron wrote: »

I would be getting it day one if it was €60, I'm not paying €80 for it.

I think we are lucky some games aren't even more expensive. 80e does seem a bit high considering R&C 2016 was 40e.
Hopefully that means there's alot of content/replay value/NGP etc.

Yeah 80 is still a lot. Delighted I'm Getting Resi 8 for 60 from Smyths. Some weird pricing as well like ps4 versions that have a free upgrade to ps5 but are cheaper. I've seen Like a Dragon and Subnautica Below Zero both have cheaper PS4 versions.

It really does feel like a big jump in price, even shopping around as Johnny mentioned doesn't seem to be much (if any) savings to be had. Maybe its the Yorkshireman in me, but I always felt like I was really treating myself if paying 60 for a new game, especially given within 6-12 months you can usually get it for half the price. Certainly won't be paying 80 on pre-order before there's any reviews etc, just way too big a risk. Only thing may convince otherwise is when GS reopen, I know they (deservedly) get a fair bit of stick, but some of their trade-in deals for preorders were brilliant value

rizzla wrote: »

Thanks a bit pricey, I went the cheap route and just spray painted it. Happy so far.

Doesn't look to bad in fairness. Stick up a photo when you have it put together.

With the comments about colouring, I glanced at mine and noticed my PSVR headset above it actually matches

I actually like the white and black.

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

The fear I have is it's going to turn people off taking risks when they're buying. Something like Horizon or a new Naughty Dog game I think people will pay full price, but when it comes to something like Returnal 80 quid is a big old commitment. And with Sony already doubling/tripling down on their successful franchises, the almost inevitably slow sales of their riskier projects might skew the data yet again towards 'they just want more Uncharted' or whatnot.

Yupp. Like with Days Gone, Sony said it didn't sell well enough (allegedly) and DG director gave out that not enough people bought it at full price at launch. Can't base the future of your franchise on launch sales, especially at 80 euro, especially on a console that many people are still trying to get their hands on.