Playstation Plus discussion thread - Part deux

Gamer Bhoy 89 · 27-07-2022 07:10PM

Pretty cool lineup except for one elephant.

Yakuza 3, 4 and 5 SHOULD NOT be exclusive for Premium. It goes against what the benefits of the Premium tier are, in that they are not PS1/2/3/P games. They were released on PS4 and as such should be added to the Extra tier. Am I the only one that sees a problem with this? They shouldn't be just bending the rules like that, deciding what they consider "classics".

I had to double check what the tier is described as, and it does indeed state;

I know they're remastered from "PS2/3" games but they are natively playable on a PS4, on a PS4 disc, as such they are PS4 games.

I don't like that they're doing this, personally.

Update: I just found out these aren't the only PS4-native games they've locked to Premium (Bioshock Remastered, Borderlands Handsome Collection, etc.). Wow, I had no idea they did that. I think that's really sly...

Mr.Saturn · 27-07-2022 07:54PM

Just to needlessly pile on, but go for Zero first and follow on from there in the Kiwamis. I would only recommend the remastered games if you really, really enjoy what you've already played because, as Johnny already said, it was definitely a series trying to find its balance between 3-5. With 3 being the worst in terms of gameplay (beautiful setting, though - even with the unfortunately titled orphanage) and 4 having some of the dumbest story beats (not always the good kind) you'll ever come across.

I'm actually half way though 5 as of writing and it's more of the Zero - Kiwami 2 vintage, so definitely feel like I'm out of the series' difficult teen years.

sniper_samurai · 27-07-2022 09:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119395902#Comment_119395902

That's as intended. Extra is for games originally released on PS4/5, Premium is for games originally released on older consoles. It doesn't matter if it's a PS4/5 native version, if it was on PS3 or earlier it's in Premium.

Gamer Bhoy 89 · 28-07-2022 12:00AM

I disagree. Remastered games on PS4 are made specifically to be played on PS4 (and above in this case). It should absolutely matter if it's a PS4/5 native version.

The classic tier should remain as such, classic games that are the PS1, PS2, PS3 & PSP versions. That's literally what makes them classified as classics.

Adding remasters into the mix makes no sense.

It's like if I bought a Mega Drive Mini and it came with the Sega Ages version of Sonic 1 instead of the original. There's no reason to have it on there. The whole point of the classics selection was to play classic games, not modern ones or any modern version. Remaster or not, they were made to be played on PS4, and they shouldn't be on Premium. I think Sony should've been very clear on that. Now as a result of this, they've split the Yakuza series into two different tiers, which is a sleekit way of them trying to push people into buying the higher tier if they want to play all of them.

Zero-Cool · 30-07-2022 11:12PM

Anyone know about the Tony Hawk ps4 to ps5 save transfer? I read you have to go into ps4 game, upload the data, go into ps5 game and download it. I wonder if we'll have to download the ps4 version first to do that?

Potential-Monke · 31-07-2022 08:02AM

This could be the first time I try a Tony Hawks game... I wasn't into the skater scene, think it was mostly just after my time, so never played them when younger. Probably will be lost on me tbh, but might as well give it a go.

@Zero-Cool These look like the steps...

Go into the PS4 version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2.
Go to the Hub submenu and go to Options and hit “Accept.”
Go to “Upload Save” and hit “Accept.”
Confirm the prompt.
Download and launch the PS5 version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2.
Go to the Hub submenu and go to Options and hit “Accept.”
Go to “Download Save” and hit “Accept.”
Confirm the prompt.

Zero-Cool · 31-07-2022 08:46AM

Interested to see what you think of it Potential. THPS games are easy to pick up, tough to master but a ton of fun to play. Easy for me to say though as i was always into skateboarding. Hoping to pick up my ps4 save and go for the platinum.

Wossack · 31-07-2022 09:58AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119396437#Comment_119396437

Ah, am guessing that’s why Heavy Rain is in premium? Always seemed so random why some games in particular were premium when majority (it seems) are ‘extra’

/edit Last of Us remastered is another one

CastorTroy · 31-07-2022 11:40AM

Yeah think it's simply the path of least resistance for them. The work's already done to get the games playable on modern systems so they stick them in Premium even though they're not the classic version.

sniper_samurai · 31-07-2022 03:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119410648#Comment_119410648

Yeah, unfortunately anything originally released prior to the PS4 is in Premium even if it's a native release. You'll notice Uncharted is spread across both tiers too with 4 and Lost Legacy in Extra and Nathan Drake Collection in Premium.

awec · 01-08-2022 03:26PM

What are the games worth playing on the back catalogue? I've picked up Death Stranding already.

Zero-Cool · 02-08-2022 10:33AM

This months Essential games are now live, just have to search for them. Tony Hawks (make sure you select product to make sure you are downloading the right version, PS4 first if you want to transfer your save to ps5 version), Like a Dragon & Little Nightmares.

Vicxas · 02-08-2022 10:46AM

Really liked that Stray came with the PS PLUS, great little game. Started Bloodstained and i nearly threw my controller at the screen an hour in

jj880 · 03-08-2022 03:52PM

Little Nightmares is great. Creepy atmosphere and good puzzles.

duploelabs · 03-08-2022 04:18PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119424337#Comment_119424337

2 is better, but both great

weemcd · 03-08-2022 04:21PM

Stray is phenomenal. Love the decisions they made with this game.

Is Tony Hawk's available yet for Plus members?

duploelabs · 03-08-2022 05:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119424467#Comment_119424467

Yes it's up there

tigger123 · 03-08-2022 05:15PM

If I didn't change anything about my PS subscription when the new system came in, what tier am I on now?

sniper_samurai · 03-08-2022 05:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119424694#Comment_119424694

Essential if you didn't also have Now.

Jordan 199 · 07-08-2022 12:13AM

I'm happy that I spent the extra money on getting Playstation Plus Extra, so I can play games like Ghost of Tushima (an excellent game) and Returnal. Towards the end of my subscription, I might uograde to Premium so I can play Red Dead Redemption (another excellent game).

Damien360 · 07-08-2022 01:00AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119439393#Comment_119439393

Yea, extra has paid for itself already for me. I played a few games on my wish list and thankfully I didn’t buy them (WRC10 and Race4). I have been playing Returnal and The Division (both great games) for the last few days plus a few indie games out of curiosity. Pleasantly surprised at the value so far despite the extra €40 on top of lowest tier.

JimBurnley · 09-08-2022 09:44AM

A leak going round that Ghost Recon Wildlands will be one of the mid August games for the upper tiers

EoinMcLovin · 10-08-2022 04:35PM

No leak for once

https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1557388900947091456?t=Dp9BkcwH8SF6eptY0x7-WQ&s=19

PS Plus Extra:

Metro Exodus
Yakuza 0
Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Dead by Daylight
Ghost Recon: Wildlands
Trials of Mana
Everspace
UNO
Monopoly Madness
Monopoly Plus
Bugsnax

OhHiMark · 10-08-2022 06:54PM

Brilliant. I've been agonising for months about whether to get Monopoly Madness or Monopoly Plus. Best month ever.

Potential-Monke · 11-08-2022 06:09AM

Is Wildlands A: any good, and B: playable solo? Haven't played a Tom Clancy game since the early PS2 ones.

Jordan 199 · 11-08-2022 09:55AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119457058#Comment_119457058

It's a good game, and yes you play it solo.

Jordan 199 · 13-08-2022 03:02PM

I upgraded to Premium so I could play Red Dead Redemption. The streaming was mostly fine, but the game did slow down and freeze sometimes.

marcbrophy · 14-08-2022 12:30AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119467878#Comment_119467878

Plug your Playstation directly into the modem where possible with an ethernet cable.

I never really have issues with streaming, long as that's the case. If I'm in work and I try to stream on Wi-Fi with the phone or something, it usually sucks!

Jordan 199 · 14-08-2022 12:51AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119470318#Comment_119470318

My Playstation is in a different room from the modem so the ethernet cable is out. I'll come up with a solution sometime.

marcbrophy · 14-08-2022 01:22AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119470356#Comment_119470356

Yeah, maybe something like a powerline ethernet extender will do the trick for you 🙂

Just my own thoughts anyway, as I feel the 2 experiences are worlds apart, wired vs Wi-Fi 👍

Playstation Plus discussion thread - Part deux

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