PS5 thread 2.0

MarkY91 · 13-05-2021 1:34pm

EoinHef wrote: »

Or the start of the series downfall depending on your perspective.

The start? It's been plummeting for at least 6 years. They're blessed that battle royale became a thing in the form of blackout and warzone. Regular multiplayer has been a joke for as long as I can remember.

EoinMcLovin · 13-05-2021 2:10pm

https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1392827189016600587?s=19

EoinHef · 13-05-2021 2:13pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

The start? It's been plummeting for at least 6 years. They're blessed that battle royale became a thing in the form of blackout and warzone. Regular multiplayer has been a joke for as long as I can remember.

That's what I mean,the game has been on a downward trajectory gameplay wise since MW2 was released. The last good COD for me was World at War. Black Ops 1 was ok as well I suppose.

TitianGerm · 13-05-2021 2:22pm

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

Is that pink to anyone else?

Mr Crispy · 13-05-2021 2:24pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

So seems Sony have 25 games in development with nearly half being new IPs.

Don't know how many of those would be VR or smaller games or if it includes the rumoured Last of Us remake

I think this came from an interview where it was also more or less confirmed that the HZD sequel would be out this year.

Re: The new controller colours, surely they'll be releasing actual PS5 covers to match?

The Raging Bile Duct · 13-05-2021 2:25pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

Is that pink to anyone else?

Scarlet for ya!

(It looks scarlet to me)

DaveyDave · 13-05-2021 3:11pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

Rumours building that Modern Warfare 2 remastered is in the works. The glory days of CoD!!

Imagine a PS5 version with 120hz!

It got a single player remaster last year didn't it?

I prefer the original MW myself, I've recently been playing local multiplayer with bots just for nostalgia and it's surprisingly fun. I played it for a solid 2 years online on 360 and well over a year on the remaster. I could sit listening to the menu music for hours...I miss leveling up

Only stopped playing on PS4 because I was spending so much time playing it I didn't have time to play other games. I could see myself getting a PS Plus subscription for MW2 though.

johnny_ultimate · 13-05-2021 3:23pm

MW2 MP is a bit of a THPS4 like situation for me - still a good game, but sort of starts overcomplicating the perfectly balanced magic of its predecessor. MW1 was such a sharp and focused game that the extra features added on top just dilute the amazing core gameplay.

I do think MW1 at least got a proper, fully-formed spiritual successor: it’s just called Titanfall

JimBurnley · 13-05-2021 6:28pm

https://blog.playstation.com/2021/05/13/play-at-home-2021-update-free-in-game-content-and-more/

The definition of meh.

Although to be fair we were spoilt with the earlier play at home freebies so can't really grumble

Potential-Monke · 13-05-2021 7:14pm

Yeah, not too impressed with this offering. Don't play most of those games and the ones I do play, the offering is meh at best.

jones · 13-05-2021 7:35pm

What are you guys thoughts on the new controller colours? Not usually a fan of red but that looks nice i have to say. Although why is it a fiver dearer seems odd as i'm assuming they are all made with the same materials.

lertsnim · 13-05-2021 7:45pm

Black one looks nice but no way am I shelling out for a 3rd controller.

Shebean · 13-05-2021 8:04pm

I'm mostly playing multiplayer, no need for even a second.

DaveyDave · 13-05-2021 8:12pm

I think both of the colours look nice. I don't need another controller but if I was to buy one I'd go for some sort of pattern. I have the white/grey camo one for the PS4 but not sure if it would look nice on a PS5 controller.

Potential-Monke · 13-05-2021 8:38pm

I've no real need for a second controller, but I will definitely be getting the black one and saving the white as the backup. I said it when they first revealed them, but the controllers hold onto dirt. I find myself cleaning the thing very often because it always looks dirty. Just hope they bring out black faceplates to match it now.

TitianGerm · 13-05-2021 9:06pm

DaveyDave wrote: »

I think both of the colours look nice. I don't need another controller but if I was to buy one I'd go for some sort of pattern. I have the white/grey camo one for the PS4 but not sure if it would look nice on a PS5 controller.

I'll buy the black one because the R2 is on its way out on the controller I got with the console so it'll be handy to have a spare when I do have to send it in for repair.

TitianGerm · 13-05-2021 9:08pm

Potential-Monke wrote: »

I've no real need for a second controller, but I will definitely be getting the black one and saving the white as the backup. I said it when they first revealed them, but the controllers hold onto dirt. I find myself cleaning the thing very often because it always looks dirty. Just hope they bring out black faceplates to match it now.

You can get the DBrand faceplates. Looks like it's $50 and free shipping with DHL. Not sore if there's any additional charges for customs because I didn't go as far as checkout.

Someone in here sprayed theirs black and it looked quite good.

ItsHoggie · 13-05-2021 9:13pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

You can get the DBrand faceplates. Looks like it's $50 and free shipping with DHL. Not sore if there's any additional charges for customs because I didn't go as far as checkout.

Someone in here sprayed theirs black and it looked quite good.

You can get them on AlieExpress as well for cheaper but wouldn’t be as good quality as the DBrand ones.

Potential-Monke · 13-05-2021 9:27pm

I'm one of those who would prefer an original over a copy. Even if it's more. But it only applies to tech! I'll take the cheaper option on nearly everything else.

Varik · 13-05-2021 9:30pm

If I ever wanted to a change in colour for the consoles plates I'd probably use some rubber spray pain and could probably do something cool with that. The stuffs good as it can be peeled off after the fact.

lertsnim wrote: »

Black one looks nice but no way am I shelling out for a 3rd controller.

When they start making them we'll probably see shells showing up on Alibaba and the like, so you could buy those and swap over everything.

thecretinhop · 15-05-2021 9:14pm

awaiting to buy ps5 have original ps4 new uhd tv. im very tempted to buy oculus quest 2 instead of waiting for ps5 what do ye think i should get..

MarkY91 · 15-05-2021 9:30pm

DaveyDave wrote: »

It got a single player remaster last year didn't it?

I prefer the original MW myself, I've recently been playing local multiplayer with bots just for nostalgia and it's surprisingly fun. I played it for a solid 2 years online on 360 and well over a year on the remaster. I could sit listening to the menu music for hours...I miss leveling up

Only stopped playing on PS4 because I was spending so much time playing it I didn't have time to play other games. I could see myself getting a PS Plus subscription for MW2 though.

Yeah it got a campaign remaster not too long ago

I still played MW too on my PS4 up until the other week when I got a PS5. Just haven't got the storage space to move it to my PS5 until I'm maybe some with Assassin's Creed and can then delete that

quinnd6 · 19-05-2021 3:36am

I just read that the PS5 has no web browser.
A 500 euro console that has no web browser.
That is ridiculous and a huge step backwards in functionality.

In 2021 where everything basically has a web browser and now Sony have decided to rip a basic feature out of the console.
You see this is the kind of crap that makes me want to jump ship to Microsoft.
If Microsoft had some fricking games I would jump to them next gen instead.
As it is I haven't invested in a next gen console but I can see that Sony have better exclusives at the moment and Microsoft just make people play the waiting game.

Sony seem to be becoming the Apple of consoles in that you can't do basic stuff with your console that you would expect to be able to do(it is too closed off) and Microsoft seem to be letting people do a lot more like run emulators etc and play some older games.
Microsoft's backwards compatibility for xbox 360 isn't good enough though because there are tons of good games that you can't play and still need a 360 for so you end up needing to keep your 360 to play those games.

I just hate Sony's big headed we can do whatever the heck we want attitude, rip functionality out and restrict the console so much that you can't play classic ps1 or ps2 games that you own because they can't charge you twice for it.
They have gone very anti consumer.
Best option really is probably pc if GPUs didn't cost a fortune.

So yep I would have expected a browser, my PS4 has one so why should the next gen console have that functionality ripped out.
I did use it at times, it was handy.
Does the media player work or is it useless?
I suppose it's not a deal breaker but it just shows what tyrants Sony have become really.
So PS4 has more functionality than a PS5.

Creamy Goodness · 19-05-2021 5:20am

The PS4 had a web browser?

OhHiMark · 19-05-2021 7:35am

quinnd6 wrote: »

I just read that the PS5 has no web browser.
A 500 euro console that has no web browser.
That is ridiculous and a huge step backwards in functionality.

In 2021 where everything basically has a web browser and now Sony have decided to rip a basic feature out of the console.
You see this is the kind of crap that makes me want to jump ship to Microsoft.
If Microsoft had some fricking games I would jump to them next gen instead.
As it is I haven't invested in a next gen console but I can see that Sony have better exclusives at the moment and Microsoft just make people play the waiting game.

Sony seem to be becoming the Apple of consoles in that you can't do basic stuff with your console that you would expect to be able to do(it is too closed off) and Microsoft seem to be letting people do a lot more like run emulators etc and play some older games.
Microsoft's backwards compatibility for xbox 360 isn't good enough though because there are tons of good games that you can't play and still need a 360 for so you end up needing to keep your 360 to play those games.

I just hate Sony's big headed we can do whatever the heck we want attitude, rip functionality out and restrict the console so much that you can't play classic ps1 or ps2 games that you own because they can't charge you twice for it.
They have gone very anti consumer.
Best option really is probably pc if GPUs didn't cost a fortune.

So yep I would have expected a browser, my PS4 has one so why should the next gen console have that functionality ripped out.
I did use it at times, it was handy.
Does the media player work or is it useless?
I suppose it's not a deal breaker but it just shows what tyrants Sony have become really.
So PS4 has more functionality than a PS5.

This is a bit over the top.

TitianGerm · 19-05-2021 7:39am

OhHiMark wrote: »

This is a bit over the top.

I think this poster had a similar reaction to Battleborn servers being shut down and had a right old rant.

heebusjeebus · 19-05-2021 8:50am

quinnd6 wrote: »

I just read that the PS5 has no web browser.
A 500 euro console that has no web browser.
That is ridiculous and a huge step backwards in functionality.

In 2021 where everything basically has a web browser and now Sony have decided to rip a basic feature out of the console.
You see this is the kind of crap that makes me want to jump ship to Microsoft.
If Microsoft had some fricking games I would jump to them next gen instead.
As it is I haven't invested in a next gen console but I can see that Sony have better exclusives at the moment and Microsoft just make people play the waiting game.

Sony seem to be becoming the Apple of consoles in that you can't do basic stuff with your console that you would expect to be able to do(it is too closed off) and Microsoft seem to be letting people do a lot more like run emulators etc and play some older games.
Microsoft's backwards compatibility for xbox 360 isn't good enough though because there are tons of good games that you can't play and still need a 360 for so you end up needing to keep your 360 to play those games.

I just hate Sony's big headed we can do whatever the heck we want attitude, rip functionality out and restrict the console so much that you can't play classic ps1 or ps2 games that you own because they can't charge you twice for it.
They have gone very anti consumer.
Best option really is probably pc if GPUs didn't cost a fortune.

So yep I would have expected a browser, my PS4 has one so why should the next gen console have that functionality ripped out.
I did use it at times, it was handy.
Does the media player work or is it useless?
I suppose it's not a deal breaker but it just shows what tyrants Sony have become really.
So PS4 has more functionality than a PS5.

Not sure why, in 2021 you'd need a web browser on your games console but if you're at a loose end, it is possible to use it:

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/11/the-playstation-5-has-a-hidden-web-browser-heres-how-to-find-it/

Penn · 19-05-2021 9:02am

quinnd6 wrote: »

I just read that the PS5 has no web browser.
A 500 euro console that has no web browser.
That is ridiculous and a huge step backwards in functionality.

In 2021 where everything basically has a web browser and now Sony have decided to rip a basic feature out of the console.
You see this is the kind of crap that makes me want to jump ship to Microsoft.
If Microsoft had some fricking games I would jump to them next gen instead.
As it is I haven't invested in a next gen console but I can see that Sony have better exclusives at the moment and Microsoft just make people play the waiting game.

Sony seem to be becoming the Apple of consoles in that you can't do basic stuff with your console that you would expect to be able to do(it is too closed off) and Microsoft seem to be letting people do a lot more like run emulators etc and play some older games.
Microsoft's backwards compatibility for xbox 360 isn't good enough though because there are tons of good games that you can't play and still need a 360 for so you end up needing to keep your 360 to play those games.

I just hate Sony's big headed we can do whatever the heck we want attitude, rip functionality out and restrict the console so much that you can't play classic ps1 or ps2 games that you own because they can't charge you twice for it.
They have gone very anti consumer.
Best option really is probably pc if GPUs didn't cost a fortune.

So yep I would have expected a browser, my PS4 has one so why should the next gen console have that functionality ripped out.
I did use it at times, it was handy.
Does the media player work or is it useless?
I suppose it's not a deal breaker but it just shows what tyrants Sony have become really.
So PS4 has more functionality than a PS5.

The fact PS4 had a web browser but the PS5 doesn't means "PS4 has more functionality than a PS5"?

I mean, there's a lot to unpack in that sentence alone....

Regardless, while you and others may have used the web browser occasionally, the majority of players didn't, because the web browser sucked absolute balls. The framework to support a browser these days just isn't worth it on a console when the majority of players don't use it (hence why they made the decision to remove it).

That's why they instead introduced the Cards function (by adding more bespoke functionality that the PS4 didn't have). It's meant to replace what the browser was mostly used for, which is checking out hints and tips, or news from games.

Even still, I ususally have my phone beside me and just grab it, which I'd say most others do too. Much easier to use, doesn't disrupt the game as much etc.

If enough players used the browser on PS4, they would have kept it for PS5. But they didn't, because trying to properly use websites with a controller, not to mention possible security issues from webpages etc, just wasn't worth it. The browser was always horrible. They instead focused on what people mostly used the browser for (well, besides porn, I guess) and created a new easier to use function for that. Hardly tyrannical.

The Raging Bile Duct · 19-05-2021 9:11am

The web browser on the PS4 was about as useful as me as a bloke having nipples. My phone beside me on the couch is where I was going to look stuff up, not that turkey of a browser.

People pick the oddest things to rage about...

RocketRaccoon · 19-05-2021 9:14am

Why would anyone want to use a Web browser on a console? Genuine question.

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