this presumes i have not been catfished and that my visa is now being used to purchase a used car in lansing
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:46 (two years ago) link
haha, i had the EXACT same feeling when i got through the queue. too good to be true
― Nhex, Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:58 (two years ago) link
i mean i paid these exact same guys hundreds of dollars for a piece of hardware that supports mostly the same game experience as the one i bought from them six years ago so i dunno about "too good to be true" exactly but hey it's my dumbass consumer experience
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 15 December 2021 20:03 (two years ago) link
the used car is in spokane actually
― ciderpress, Wednesday, 15 December 2021 20:05 (two years ago) link
xp i meant more like after how difficult it's been to even be able to buy one this entire past year! it's like a mirage...
― Nhex, Thursday, 16 December 2021 18:07 (two years ago) link
No, I agree. It feels weird to not only get it at msrp but with a substantial discount. And delivered!
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Thursday, 16 December 2021 19:25 (two years ago) link
There's a Kotaku headline that reads "The PlayStation 5 Got Some Great Games In 2021 But Not Much Else." Did it even get many great games? Not that many great exclusives, I know that much. Even if it was easy to buy and at a lower price I don't have reason to upgrade my PS4 yet. All the stuff on my radar - God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Elden Ring - has been announced for PS4 as well. I wonder, given the scarcity of the system, if its availability will sort itself out by the time it *does* get a wave of great exclusives.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 14:49 (two years ago) link
as i've pointed out a million times, other than bloodborne all the big PS4 games came out in 2017 or later
which would be the equivalent of 2024 or later for PS5
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 14:53 (two years ago) link
No, you're absolutely right. But how long did it take for Playstation to stop producing games that worked on the PS4 *and* PS3? Did they keep releasing dual compatibility games for a long while? I wonder if PS is stressing that new title dual compatibility because it's so hard to get a PS5? Like, maybe they're afraid to release their potential blockbusters on a system that no one can buy (even though people are apparently buying it, though I assume that may be kind of like concerts selling out immediately and then tickets appearing on the secondary market the next day).
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 14:57 (two years ago) link
Iirc, a couple of those upcoming big titles were assumed to be PS5 exclusives, and that news they would be out for PS4 too came as pleasant surprises.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 14:58 (two years ago) link
cross-gen games usually take 2 years to go away for AAA and first party stuff but maybe it'll be longer this time due to the console shortage
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 15:05 (two years ago) link
longer for japanese games especially with the localization delay added in e.g. persona 5 and yakuza 0 are both PS3 games that came out in english in 2017
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 15:06 (two years ago) link
Totally forgot those were PS3-era! crazy. like GTA V
― Nhex, Friday, 17 December 2021 15:46 (two years ago) link
atlus will definitely release their PS4 game in 2025
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 15:51 (two years ago) link
So Bloodborne aside, what was the first big must-have AAA game that was PS4 exclusive?
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:32 (two years ago) link
Uncharted 4 came out in May 2016.
― Shower Farts (Leee), Friday, 17 December 2021 16:36 (two years ago) link
yeah it was that or FF15 in late 2016 depending on your proclivities
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:40 (two years ago) link
i guess it depends on whether you mean exclusive to playstation or exclusive to the new consoles
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:42 (two years ago) link
Exclusive to new Playstation is what I'm thinking. That is, a reason to get a Playstation specifically rather than just a new console/PC, period. Like, are the new Xboxes hard to get? I guess not, because I think I can order one on Amazon right now.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:52 (two years ago) link
Spiderman 2 is the actual answer for what the first big PS5-only game is going to be. i think it's due out in 2023
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:55 (two years ago) link
the cheaper xbox model is easier to get than a PS5, the full-on one is about the same deal i think
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:56 (two years ago) link
i did a tally of what, with PS+, I'll be immediately playing on the PS5 (coming today theoretically!):Demon SoulsSpider MoralesBugsnaxAstro’s PlayroomSubnautica (upgraded)Control (upgraded)MaquetteManeaterOvercookedDestiny 2Plague TaleOddworld: SoulstormMortal Shell (upgraded)Radiohead gameElden Ring (Late February)
Equally, or maybe even more interesting, I'll have access to an extensive digital PS4 library that should hopefully instaload once I put everything on an external 5tb drive:AbsolverAbzuAlien IsolationBinding of IsaacBioshock CollectionBioshock InfiniteBloodborneBroken AgeCelesteDark Souls 2Dark Souls 3Day of the Tentacle Remastered Grim Fandango RemasteredDays GoneDead CellsDead NationDead Rising 2Death StrandingDivinity: Original SinDoomDragon Quest 11Enter the GungeonEverybody’s Gone to the RaptureFezFinal Fantasy VII RemakeFinal Fantasy XVFirewatchFlowerFuriGod of WarGod of War IIIHitman 2HohokumHollow KnightHorizon Chase TurboHorizon Zero DawnInsideInvisible IncJackbox Party PackJourneyJust Cause 3 and 4Last of UsLimboLumoMega Man LegacyMetal Gear Solid 5Mortal Kombat XNier: AutonomaNiohOuter WildsPac Man Championship Edition 2Persona 5Pixeljunk Shooter UltimatePyreRayman LegendsRed Dead 2Rez InfiniteRocket LeagueSalt and SanctuarySekiroShadow of MordorShadow of Tomb RaiderShadow of the ColossusSniper Elite 4Sonic ManiaSound ShapesSpelunkySpider ManSteamworld DigSuper Meat BoyTearaway UnfoldedThumperTitan SoulsTransistorUncharted 4Uncharted CollectionUntil DawnValkyria ChroniclesWhat Remains of Edith FinchWipeout CollectionWitcher 3The WitnessXCom 2Yakuza 0Yoku’s Island Express
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Friday, 17 December 2021 17:13 (two years ago) link
My next on deck list:Nioh 213 Sentinels: Aegis RimReturnalDisco ElysiumPsychonauts 2
And the maybes:Ghost of TsushimaRatchet and Clank: Rift ApartDeathloopChicoryCyberpunk 2077Last of Us 2Shovel KnightDoom EternalNi No Kuni 2Dark Souls RemasteredLast of Us 2
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Friday, 17 December 2021 17:14 (two years ago) link
presuming the upscaling and the drastically reduced loadtimes are real, i think it'll be worth it. TBRR, this is all about elden ring tho.
ohhhhhhhh elden ring
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 17:26 (two years ago) link
ni no kuni 2 wasn't very good sadly, you can feel the exact moment where they ran out of dev time and had to copy&paste/palette swap their way into a full length game, and it's only like 10-15 hours in
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 17:35 (two years ago) link
That was my take on the first one, I had heard it improved? Guess not.
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Friday, 17 December 2021 17:50 (two years ago) link
You held out on Last of Us 2?? yeah i guess it was "controversial" but a masterpiece imo
― Nhex, Friday, 17 December 2021 20:40 (two years ago) link
that's next for me after dark souls 2.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 20:59 (two years ago) link
TLOU2, the game so nice forks listed it twice.
(Also, yay Chicory! Although that just got announced for Switch, too.)
― Shower Farts (Leee), Friday, 17 December 2021 21:20 (two years ago) link
Some PS4 games on my radar as possible PS5 purchases:
Heavenly Bodies: A nice couch co-op option.Solar Ash: Journey meets Jet Set Radio?Chorvs: The space combat seems fun.Death's Door: Play as a tough little goth crow in this Zelda-like.Rider's Republic: I enjoyed the demo for this.Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Everyone I know who's played it has liked it more than they thought they would.TOEM (PS5 only): Seems like it might be the "A Short Hike" of this year? Short but adorable and memorable. "Chicory"'s also a contender in that department.
― reggae mike love (polyphonic), Friday, 17 December 2021 23:06 (two years ago) link
My bf bought himself a PS5, so far this is the only game that has caught my attention: Stray
― emil.y, Friday, 17 December 2021 23:18 (two years ago) link
Yeah, Is that the cat one? I could have sworn there a couple of cat video games coming out. both looked pretty good. This one is also coming out on PS4!
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 23:40 (two years ago) link
Ooh, what's the other cat one, do you remember? (This is a cat one too, yes.)
― emil.y, Saturday, 18 December 2021 00:18 (two years ago) link
I am a new PS4 owner and I enjoyed to buy God Of War for $10 today
I will not play it until I complete Bloodborne though
― flamboyant goon tie included, Saturday, 18 December 2021 01:39 (two years ago) link
xpost
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB6eEYtfVsw
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 18 December 2021 02:10 (two years ago) link
As it happens, i never got through the first Last of Us. I love the attempt to get better writing and voice acting but the naughty dog playstyle somehow never clicked for me.
So far, the speed and clarity of the system are impressive. Demons Souls holds up well and is just as frustrating as remembered.
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Saturday, 18 December 2021 23:55 (two years ago) link
Time to break this down for those who are complaining:Simply put--- The chip shortage/ Scalping/fast selling of the systems are causing Sony to make more PS4 PROS in order to still allow consumers to play most of the new games that are coming out in the mean time. 1/2— DBGTX🐝🇩🇴 (@DBGTX_YT) January 12, 2022
― groovypanda, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 14:23 (two years ago) link
Well, no not quite. They're not making more Pro models, those were discontinued at the start of 2021 and they're not coming back. The only PS4 model they still produce is the 500GB Slim, and that's still going to be the case. I don't think they're even accelerating production on those, they're just postponing the discontinuation, which was going to be some time in 2022 and now isn't.
― JimD, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:10 (two years ago) link
Got myself a fancy OLED telly but now I kind of want a PS5 of course. Looks like I'll have to wait.
― Urbandn hope all ye who enter here (dog latin), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:18 (two years ago) link
Some stock around at the moment (especially if you are - or know - a BT broadband customer):
https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/video-games-consoles/ps5-uk-stock-restock-today-b1991314.html
― groovypanda, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:29 (two years ago) link
wonder if this is gonna extend the period of cross-gen games for an extra year or two over usual. in past cycles we'd be getting the first big PS5-only games next holiday season
― ciderpress, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:33 (two years ago) link
Put me down as a vote for this system. A 5 tb external drive allows for like 250 ps4 games, which is most of what I have been playing. The load speed and lack of “loading updates” bullshit, the speed of access to the shop and video, the quality of the joystick and the general polish on every game has made this well worth the purchase.
― i cannot help if you made yourself not funny (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:07 (two years ago) link
“Finished” demons souls and moved on to dark souls but I got guardians of the galaxy and think I might switch over to that because I am getting fromsoft life burn in where I am considering rolling down the subway steps
― i cannot help if you made yourself not funny (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:12 (two years ago) link
You like the controller? I'm genuinely considering installing the PS4 version of Elden Ring on PS5 just so I can use the old controller. :/ New one seems so heavy and forward-balanced, hard to hold without gripping in my small hands.
Note that I often play video games while on an exercise bike, which I grant is atypical.
― change display name (Jordan), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:16 (two years ago) link
i am not into guardians of the galaxy at all, the controls are about as responsive as an assassin's creed game and it seems to be mostly corridor walking with puzzles designed for cretins.
also, video game writing, there's a lot of it in GOTG and it's bad.
― adam, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:26 (two years ago) link
i was confused by how many people were giving that one the 'no its actually good' treatment. i dont believe it for a second
― ciderpress, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:27 (two years ago) link
I’m usually a PC gamer—I haven’t owned a console since PS2—but bought a used PS4 Pro so I could play Finally Fantasy VII Remake and Ghost of Tsushima. (I didn’t think I had a chance to get a 5, and didn’t want to wait for some indeterminate date until they might be more available). I couldn’t believe that thing: even after thoroughly cleaning the fan and unit, it was as loud as a hair dryer on medium at all times. I had to play exclusively with headphones to block the noise, and even with the home office door closed, my partner could hear it from the apartment kitchen. I kept it for maybe a month before selling it and lucking out on a PS5 invite. So even though I’ve so far mostly played upgraded versions of PS4 games, it’s been a vast improvement: completley silent and quick. Though I did feel a bit guilty that I, someone who doesn’t care very much about consoles, got one while diehard gamers didn’t.
― blatherskite, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:40 (two years ago) link
forks I definitely think you should play the first half of DS1 and then enjoy the entirety DS3, I am flipping out about how good it is
― flamboyant goon tie included, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:43 (two years ago) link
Lol I have played and “beaten” every fromsoft game at least once and most twice already. Just warming up for elden ring. I do like the new joystick though I can’t imagine using it while biking!Sorry to hear that Guardians may have been oversold. Will report back.
― i cannot help if you made yourself not funny (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 17:05 (two years ago) link