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I'm tempted to jump to a PS5 after years of Xbox.
It looks like a lego batman
That article regarding series S not being backwards compatible is horribly written/headlined.
All it's saying is that if there's a game with Xbox one X enhancements (resolution mainly) then the Series S wont be able to take advantage of them, it will run the regular Xbox One backwards compatible version. It will likely still have better loading times etc owing to the SSD.
That article regarding series S not being backwards compatible is horribly written/headlined.
All it’s saying is that if there’s a game with Xbox one X enhancements (resolution mainly) then the Series S wont be able to take advantage of them, it will run the regular Xbox One backwards compatible version. It will likely still have better loading times etc owing to the SSD.
Yeah, trying to strip away a lot of the hyperbole, I'd say it means it will run previous Xbox gen games at 1440p rather than 4k. Which isn't surprising given it's a 1440p machine really.
MS may be being a little coy on it because they'll want to sell the idea of this huge chasm of performance between the two generations, the idea that the cheap one is less powerful than the old expensive one muddies that, it might also raise the question of why the Xbox One X couldn't run Series X games is the Series X S can.
Xbox naming is really stupid isn't it.
Yeah it’s a clumsy click bait article looking back at it. Sorry guys. 😕
We have both the current Gen XBOX and PS4 in our house.
Neither is perfect to be honest, the XBOX controllers seem to be criminally fragile (and have a 90 day warranty).
PSN seems to be less reliable than XBOX live.
We'll probably wait until one of the consoles dies or we can't get the next "must have" game on the current console.
XBOX controllers seem to be criminally fragile
What are you doing with them?
(and have a 90 day warranty).
They are still bound by the Consumer Rights Act. Any warranty is in addition to your statutory rights, not instead of them.
PSN seems to be less reliable than XBOX live.
Its rare for PSN to go down for any length of time, only time I can recall was the DOS attack some years ago.
I find my XBOX controller is always losing connection with the Xbox.
Only time that ever happens to me is if I go out of range (ie, essentially leave the room carrying it).
Even does it with a new controller as I thought it was the controller knackered.
What are you doing with them?
Not me the kids... the headphone jack port is a known weakness apparently...
Behold.
Side by side like that, it looks like they designed the digital-only PS5 first and then went "right, how TF are we going to add an optical drive?" Should've stuck with one console and made the drive an external add-on.
From the Guardian:
The PlayStation 5 is out November 12th in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea
-For the rest of us in the UK and Europe it will be out on November 19th
-The price is £449/$499/499 euros (digital-only edition at £359/$399/399 euros)
For comparison:
-The Xbox Series S is an entry-level version of the new Xbox that will cost £249. It has no disc drive and cannot play games in 4K.
-The Xbox Series X will cost £449 and outputs in 4K, and has a disc drive
A full-fat PS5, hopefully bundled with the upcoming COD Cold War, is now on my (pre) Christmas wishlist 😀
At least they've made it worth comparing.
If you've got a pile of PS / Xbox games in your house / online library that you want to play on your new machine, I can't really see the point in jumping ship, there's not much in the performance or price.
Where is gets interesting is the 'lite' models - both are digital only, which is a deal breaker for me, but the PS is the full baller edition, the Xbox is a lower powered one. If you don't have a 4K TV it doesn't really matter, if you do the PS costs more.
I've very tempted by an Xbox X.
But it's not just 4k is it? The lower power model will surely have worse graphics, as was the case for PS4/PS4 Pro?
Managed to bag a Pre-order full fat PS5 from Amazon this morning with very little refreshing.
Looking forward to it as our house is still rocking a PS3.
Now do we wait until Christmas before unboxing it?....
Now do we wait until Christmas before unboxing it?….
Yes, if only to download the inevitable system update and to download/install some games onto it.
PSN/XOBOX LIve is always aching slow on Christmas Day.
I think I'll wait until there's a discernible difference in games when played on the xbox one x versus the series x - maybe that'll be from day 1, maybe it'll take 12 months for the series x to start demonstrating a serious gap/lead from the one x.
also grabbed a ps5 pre-order from amazon thismorning. Haven't yet bought another controller though - £60??
the COD gameplay looks amazing..
PS5 full fat pre-ordered from Currys this afternoon. Job jobbed!
But it’s not just 4k is it? The lower power model will surely have worse graphics, as was the case for PS4/PS4 Pro?
It's hard to say really, and more so it's probably harder to see.
I suspect they'll both produce the same level of detail and texture quality and they both run 60fps perfectly well.
The Series X will do it all in 4k, the S is pegged at 1440.
Actual real-world performance will be a different thing, some simpler games I'm sure they'll look identical, it'll be the big AAA titles coming a year from now that might make the difference, also whilst the S is pegged to 1440 and 60fps which is more then adequate now... the X can do 120fps and 8K (maybe not at the same time) and it's got a 4x more powerful GPU to do it.
But at this point you're well into PC gaming levels of geekdom, can you really tell the difference between 120fs and 60fps when you're actually playing a game, or just went you're nerding out and want to see some stats?
TBH, I bought a 4K TV about 2 years ago, it was very wow when I bought it, these days I really can't see the difference between 4k and HD on most things, it certainly can't make a bad film good or vice versa and I'm sure games will be the same.
Curry’s cancelled my queue position with a minute to go. Rejoined but they’ve sold out.
I've been slow on the uptake, everything was gone by the time I looked this morning.
Argos go live at 9am Friday apparently...
Amazon will likely get more stock allocation over the next few days/weeks, but going by the pre-order numbers on Currys, they've done 12,000 in the space of a couple of hours...
I've just pre-ordered a full-fat PS5 from the local Game shop 😀. Early birthday present!
they’ve done 12,000 in the space of a couple of hours…
I suspect there's more than a few people that have not used all of their "entertainment" budgets this year.
12,000? That’s more than the Xbox One total sales. 😂
😂
Did ye see the Demon Souls trailer yesterday? Good Lord that backstab is a thing of beauty. Wasn't in a mad hurry to get the PS5 but having second thoughts now.
Just watched that trailer.
Honestly, I'm kinda underwhelmed. It didn't tear my eyes out as I was expecting and the gameplay looked kinda repetitive and generic. There's nothing there I've not seen a hundred times over aside from the Shadow of the Colossus-esque boss monsters.
Plus the fact it's called Demon's Souls and not Demons' Souls irks me.
This, on the other hand, looks bloody brilliant.
Just watched that trailer.
Honestly, I’m kinda underwhelmed. It didn’t tear my eyes out as I was expecting and the gameplay looked kinda repetitive and generic. There’s nothing there I’ve not seen a hundred times over aside from the Shadow of the Colossus-esque boss monsters.
Plus the fact it’s called Demon’s Souls and not Demons’ Souls irks me.
Is that generic like the Beatles sound generic nowadays? Sound just like all these other 100s of bands, heard it 100 times before - don't understand what the big deal is.
tbf it's a big challenge for Bluepoint, a remake that looks fantastic and smooth but is essentially the same game underneath - the safe bet. Or really try and capture all of the innovation that OG Demon Souls inspired and take it somewhere different, with the corresponding risk of falling flat on their faces.
The gameplay may not be to your or my liking (remember it's a remake of the original so the gameplay is the same), you have to admit it looks fantastic, especially for a launch game.
Argos go live at 9am Friday apparently…
Duff gen - it's midnight tonight...
Duff gen – it’s midnight tonight…
Might be midnight, might be 3am, might be 9am:
Pre orders for the PS5 will be available as of 18/09/20 however I'm afraid we cannot yet advise of a specific time. Updates to the website usually occur from midnight onward so this will likely be some time in the early morning.
https://twitter.com/Argos_Online/status/1306663806270156807
The gameplay may not be to your or my liking (remember it’s a remake of the original so the gameplay is the same)
To be fair, whilst I thought it sounded vaguely familiar I didn't actually know it was a remake. It's more understandable that it looks like ten-year old gameplay if it is in fact a ten year old game!
But at this point you’re well into PC gaming levels of geekdom, can you really tell the difference between 120fs and 60fps when you’re actually playing a game, or just went you’re nerding out and want to see some stats?
Draw distance and lighting will be different. They are on PS4 vs PS4 Pro.
Argos were not online at midnight and sold out by the time I woke up.
Looks like I’m waiting for the second boatload....
They had them an hour ago but payment in full. Tempted as I am I’m not paying in full.
Do we think real stock shortage or Sony releasing progressively to generate a bit of publicity and general hype?
Will MS do the same given they are all about flogging All Access package - maybe limited stock if you want to buy console only but plenty for subscribers?
I love a new gen console battle - I'm definitely going to have to get one so I can join in the general fanboi arguments.
I don't think they'll hold back any, it's clear there's a huge demand, the question is whether another big shipment will arrive this year. Not sure when that would get confirmed
Managed to get a digital one (me) and disc one (present) from Argos (stayed up until 1am, gave up and gave it a half-hearted check at 6am and lucked out).
In terms of big retailers left to pre-order from, John Lewis haven't released their allocation yet so worth checking there regularly.
I also ordered a couple from Scan (whilst waiting for Argos and starting to panic :p ) but I don't think they have an allocation though as it said they were guaranteed to be fulfilled on release. Going to cancel that shortly though now my Argos order has gone through
In terms of big retailers left to pre-order from, John Lewis haven’t released their allocation yet so worth checking there regularly.
They sold out in the early hours.
Just had an email from a supplier to say I have a slot booked to order one in an hour. 👍🏼
Well there’s only 16k in front of me, John Lewis has another brief stock but sold out just as I reached payment.
When do folk think more stock will come in? I was hoping to have one by Xmas.
Currys now sold out again
It's a good time to be releasing the new consoles. Lots of us spending more time at home - so more time and money for gaming.
Very have a stock.
WHY am I putting one in my basket on VERY!! I want the new Xbox!!!
Silly DrP
Because you know it make sense
Buy both, obviously.
Console N+1 😀
nah.. will wait the Xbox thingy bob!
DrP
Looks like more are arriving before Christmas
https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1307364082341740544?s=20
there will be more arriving in the US. Over here, with brexit potentially adding difficulty? I'd be surprised.. I wonder if physical shops will even be open to collect consoles from?
Microsoft have dropped a bombshell buying Bethesda Studios.
Game have PS5 bundles available.
I to buy an Xbox for my boys. Had promised them one earlier this summer when they completed an achievement chart thing... then discovered that you couldn't actually buy one. I think the new Xbox pre-orders are today but I can't see them on the Microsoft website. And I'm worried after reading the PlayStation stuff above. How do I ensure that I get one?
Pre orders for the Xbox go live at 8am
https://twitter.com/xboxuk/status/1306339504308051970?s=20
I'm going to try and get the all access Series S
Microsoft and Argos sites failing for me. Currys I'm in an hour long queue. Can't find it on John Lewis or Amazon. Aargh!
Edit: Panic over - got one from the Microsoft website.
Microsoft and Argos sites failing for me. Currys I’m in an hour long queue. Can’t find it on John Lewis or Amazon. Aargh!
Amazon says currently unavailable which is annoying, got a voucher from my last job i want to spend on it.
Got lucky with Argos, think I might have paid twice though!!
Error on payment screen on MS store 🙁
I'm tempted with an Series X but the offer where you just pay a little each month rather than $750 outright.
I was all set to get a Project Scorpio on launch but I decided against it last min - have managed w/o a console since then. Also guess there will be some PS Pro or Xbox One X deals with games when they try and shift old stock so bargains to be had?
I’m tempted with an Series X but the offer where you just pay a little each month rather than $750 outright.
I might treat myself too.
My problem is more logistical really, I rarely have the time to play games now, I'd love to, but I can't imagine ever getting much screen time on the 'big telly' without someone tutting away in the background.
Game site down for maintenance!
...and the "can you turn down the killing please?"
My missus is one of these, in bed by 9 type people, so big tv's mine (muhaahahahaaaa)
Don't worry about shortages. It happens with every single console that comes out. There's always a panic coming up to Christmas. It's in the "how to launch a console 101" guidebook.
... it's all part of the fun!!
Amazon must have loads, just ordered a series s
S seems easy to get perhaps because it’s not the next gen.
Seems Amazon are all sold out now. Will wait until the next batch where ever it turns up. Also figured its best to see what games are coming out before committing first too. Apart from nba2k I can't see much for me.
My order for a series X on MS store was processed through after a few hours. I think they may have flogged a few today
Argos are live for new orders and no queue for PS5.
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Ooops!
Fixed thanks can’t believe I missed that.
Is that for X, S or Xbox Hobbs & Shaw.
https://www.channelnews.com.au/are-shoppers-buying-the-wrong-xbox/
