PS5 or Xbox Series X

Ideally, would like something that can be played multiplayer split screen with the family.

Shoulda bought a Nintendo Switch then. Online gaming has killed the same room multiplayer experience of consoles of old.

any recommendations for top games for under 10s.

Roblox. I don't get it at all but my 11 year old is mad for it.
Rocket League. I totally get that.

And also something for without the kids, after they’ve gone to bed

Depends on what type of game you enjoy.

Batman Arkham Series
Tomb Raider series
Fallout series
Call of Duty

or you could join STW's ever expanding Elite: Dangerous cult.

Cheers pp and 5lab will try those 🙂

Ideally, would like something that can be played multiplayer split screen with the family.

Sackboy.

Sackboy

not a huge seller on the xbox. Not sure why..

not a huge seller on the xbox. Not sure why..

Due to the poor sales numbers for Xbox? 😉

Shoulda bought a Nintendo Switch then.

That was the original plan back in lockdown 1.0 but they'd sold out.
So I put Forza on the laptop.
Kind of needed it back to do a bit of work so the console replacement had to do Forza.

It ported across free of charge too. 🙂

So PS5 owners. Managed to get one this week.

Have got Assassins Creed Valhalla as an upgrade from the PS4 version. What other games are people playing?

Anyone tried Dirt 5?

I have a 6 year old looking for something that I can play during the day when he is around but not interested in playing - we are working our way through the Lego games.

Make sure you check the PS Collection there’s some amazing games on that are free.

Sackboy for you and your son to play.

Where did you a score a ps5 this week if you don’t mind me asking?

Got it from Game. I think it will be a few weeks before anymore retailers drop though - they all seemed to come in the last 10 days or so. Found a discord server that used a bot to alert the general public when stock was available rather than buying them themselves. Got a ping for game and checked out straight away.

Didn’t understand a word of that but fair play. If you get any more pings let me know!

I’m trying to get one for a friend, missed out on ASDA yesterday morning by seconds and then fell asleep just before Gsme dropped as I had been nights.

@maholo Discord is a chat room, there is one which alerts you to ps5 stock. You can also follow PS5StockUK on Twitter.

There’s is speculation Currys are holding this month’s delivery and doing a big drop in March.  Game may be doing another today

I was in the Game queue yesterday for an hour. Got down to 11 mins before checkout and they went out of stock 😔

Later on, there was something posted about people being able to jump into the queue using a link for an xbox, changing the item they wanted and popping out at the head of the queue.

When I realised Game was live, I most have dithered for 5 microseconds too long. It's a sign of age. 😓

So its still the case that whoever releases stock will sell out immediately . how come no retailer can source enough to meet demand? any retailers offering pre-orders?

Is it worth buying the digital only version? Assume disk version is preferred so you can still play PS4 titles and buy games 2nd hand... anything else to consider?

I snagged an Xbox Series S from Very via the Telegram alerts on stockinformer.co.uk. A few days later I could've snagged a Series X via the same mechanism (stockinformer has a separate alert channel for S and X). The alerts don't come as often as the Stock History table suggests but ultimately it worked out for me.

What's the current state of play regarding PS5s? I'm not gonna get one any time soon am I?

Is there somewhere I can sign up for stock alert emails?

I’ll compile a little guide Molgrips I got another last week for my nephew, there’s little tricks to getting them. Sony have upped production too which is helping and people aren’t buying from the scalpers.

If you are on discord look for PS5 Updates UK (Stock). The guy who runs it has created a stock bot that will alert you when there is stock. When I got mine he couldn’t ping Amazon but all the other major retailers you would get a notification about 1 min before the other accounts did. That was enough time to get on before the queues started forming if you are on the ball. Disc is easier to get than digital as well. It is free and a lot better than the paid apps etc.

I tried stockinformer, there's a discord channel.

Might try that other link too. I will be going for a disc version since we still have DVDs to play.

Also thanks Drac

Yes I used that Discord channel.

However, on Twitter follow PS5StockAlertUK and PS5UKstock3 have notifications enabled for them.

Argos are the currently easiest to get stock from, use the app add the version you want to your wishlist. Argos drop in the early hours, if you get an alert go straight to app, your wish list and add it to your basket. You might need to look around lower populated areas for one delivering.  I used Kelso I ordered at 2am and it arrived at 8am.

Good luck. It’s marginally easier than it was but still about timing and luck.

Ah, I went on their website but didn't check the app - I'll try that too. Argos handy to collect from too.

Although I might prefer PC world since I get money off via work.

Yeah the trick is using the app.

Currys is where I got 2 from but that involved 1 waiting in a huge queue, the other was by using a similar work around to Argos by using the wish list. I was lucky with the wish list at Currys I tried it by chance, soon after literally seconds Twitter exploded with other people finding it.

Currys app doesn't seem to let me add PS5 to wish list as it's OOS.

Sorry. I used the website for Currys.

I think they may have also removed the option once people used it as a work around. Basically it allowed to on stock drop before they went live.

I managed to get on the waiting list for Game a couple of weeks ago. After an hour of queuing and 11 mins to go, it went out of stock. Someone had discovered a glitch meaning people could jump to the front of the queue.

Then I woke up at 4.15 one random morning and mid-pee checked argos. It was in stock! Spent a half hour seemingly chasing stock all over the northwest and ended up with nowt. You've either got to be lucky, or committed. And I'm neither.

I'll keep looking for one, but I'm not busting a gut (bloody kids probably won't end up playing it anyway).

Rich just pick any area under delivery rather than area near by.

I gave up waiting for a ps5 to be instock without having to get up in the middle of the night or some website shenanigans.

Bought a PSVR and it’s been a lot of fun 🙂

Will pick up a PS5 in the summer when everybody is trying to buy a bike 🙂

@molgrips

We’ve discovered a trick to add the PS5 from your wish-list to your basket on the Argos mobile app to be prepared for their near-future drop. Only Android users can move their PS5 from wish-list to basket, so we’ve discovered a trick for our iPhone users which is explained below:

Download ‘BlueStacks’ onto your PC/Mac. This desktop app acts as an Android device and lets you access the Google Play Store. Once you’re logged into Argos, simply go to basket, and it’ll let you add your wish-list items to basket. Then log back in on your iPhone and magic

Might be helpful

Also

You can now register your interested for a PS5 at Currys. You're given a PS5 Priority Pass to hopefully secure one.

Could be useful... could also just be another way of signing you up to their mailing list. Either way, probably worth doing.

engage.currys.co.uk/quiz/881628_23…

Good luck folks

Bought a PSVR and it’s been a lot of fun

What are you playing? I have Squadrons and AstroBot. I want Beat Sabre but the bloody Move controllers are as hard to get hold of as the PS5 FFS

I may still have some move controllers I don’t really use anymore. I’ll try and take a look at the weekend.

Thanks Drac - signed up.

By the way, PSVR + move controllers + No Mans's Sky + mates is the funniest thing I have ever seen in video games and close to the funniest thing full stop, now that they have animated your avatar's arms rather than just ghostly hands.

Purchased a Oculus Quest 2 - WOW! Much fun and has reduced my Xbox time.

What are you playing?

Grand Tourismo, in VR or just with the big cinema screen.
Bought the mega pack, so have Astro Bot and Moss, both quite cool. Didn’t get on with Blood and Truth or the VR golf.
It’s set up in my desk, so not so worried about move controllers.
Also got Squadrons 🙂

gran turismo was a bit disappointing for me - the psvr is nice, but you can't really race it (1 other car max) - I get that the ps4 is lacking in grunt but the pro and the 5 have plenty of power for running the full races in vr, but nothing there.

I hooked up my vr (I've got the aim and move controllers) to my ps5 but haven't played it once (so I don't actually know if it works!) - pretty much the only game I've played in the last month is thps - I'm now trying to ration that till the ps5 upgrades are out so I can actually justify having bought the thing in the first place 😀

On PSVR I am playing (or have played) NMS, Farpoint (with the gun), Wipeout, and some stuff I've forgotten. The best thing in Farpoint is watching the holo cut scenes being acted out - because you can look at either character or the scenery or whatever, not just where the camera wants you to look. Very immersive.

Will the PSVR work with the PS5?

Yes it does but you need an adapter, which can be ordered free from Sony.

If you have a PS5, it's probably better to wait for the PSVR2, which is in the works.

i dont have either! just didnt wanna buy a PSVR then it not work with a PS5 when i eventually get hold of one... but ill probably wait for the v2 now.

which game is the one you see in them youtube vids where people are walking the plank at the top of a sckyscraper and someone pushes them over!? 😀

tbh PSVR is not something ive ever looked into, assumed it was a bit gimmiky - would a PSVR headset negate the need for a TV if i got one for the PS4? so i could sit outside playing COD for example?

Thanks to drac and Rob for recommending that discord channel - I got a PS5 today after an amazon alert on it.

Very pleased to see Bloodborne is free on PS+ - huge Souls fan and been wanting to play this for ages. Do games stay on PS+ permanently, or do they switch them out? Would be kinda harsh if you were mid way through something and it fell out of rotation.

Wait, what? My Discord channel didn't get any alerts today?!!

Any new PS5 owners want to sell their old PS4s? I've not had a Playstation since my PS3 expired (had Xbox since) but would really like to replay "The Last of Us" and also have a go on the new one.

I've had a quick look on FB Marketplace but I'd rather have one that wasn't likely to stop working as soon as I plug it in..... EG - "fan needs cleaning" - why wouldn't you clean it?? 🙂

Been lots of drops this week.

No problem @garry_lager enjoy they’re seriously impressive.

Do games stay on PS+ permanently, or do they switch them out? Would be kinda harsh if you were mid way through something and it fell out of rotation.

Add them to your library or download them once they’ve been added to your library there yours along as you have PS+

Also check out the PS Collection for PS5

Do games stay on PS+ permanently

As long as you have a PS+ account you can play games you have 'purchased for free', if you let your account lapse you can not play the game. If however you then renew your PS+ account you can play the game again.

Been lots of drops this week.

I've only seen two or three. I'm not good at this game.

The twitted feed @PS5StockAlertUK is very reliable. Amazon, Smyths and a a couple of others dropped this week, have to be quick though.

Yes! Got one. Happened to be awake at 3am, looked at the discord feed, argos had stock, followed the instructions and boom!

For anyone not able to go back a page, login on the Argos app, put the console on your wishlist.

When the stock drops, move the console from your wishlist to the basket.

Then get on your pc and login to argos' website. The console will be in your basket.
I added insurance as well as I read somewhere it seems to help get the sale.

Here's the key bit; it was showing out of stock for collection and delivery at my postcode and shop BUT I could still click to buy. You don't notice that the button is green because you are staring at "Not available for delivery" messages.
Anyway, straight through from there!

I think I'll get 2 games to start with. Got a second controller and charger stand. Is the media remote worth it? Can't wait to watch Band of Brothers in 4k!

We've got kids of 5-10. I see Sackboy was mentioned before. Any other games worth a look?

Got one now too. I had to get the bundle with the second controller and the Spiderman game. I'm not sure if I'll like it - the open world and storyline aspects look good, but the combat looks fiddly and I hate having to unlock a load of stuff.

Yay! I was night last night seen them drop, they dropped in stages through the night I could have had another.

@rich_s It Takes 2 is out on Friday that looks like it may be good fun.

Nice. Couples therapy as a video game.

Yeah! 😂

There were some Series X drops too yesterday (Amazon and Very) but no good me telling you that now.

Series S seem to be coming thicker and faster.

Oh my, that does look fun! And bloody lovely too. So Sackboy for the sprogs and Couples Therapy for us. Thanks for the spiderman tip too Molgrips.

Anything else for the kids? Lots of adult titles but seemingly not much for 7+

I dunno, my kids of 9 and 12 play:

Minecraft
FNAF (in VR!)
Beat Sabre
No Man's Sky
Many random cheap cutsey games from PS Store that were a few quid

Out of everything they've played, Minecraft is the only one that's held interest for long; and Goat Simulator got the most laughs by far.

are there any games out yet that are only available on ps5 or series X - ie not available on the previous consoles?

Ah, there's stuff on the ps store. That'll do!

Does initial setup take long? Was going to let them "find" it after school but if it requires extensive download I'm not sure I can be arsed. We only have 15mb download so an update will take forever.

I managed to get an Xbox Series X all access bundle this morning via game. Looking forward to the weekend!

Ah, there’s stuff on the ps store. That’ll do!

Tons and tons of stuff. Including hits from a few years ago that are now bargain bin but just as good.

Does initial setup take long? Was going to let them “find” it after school but if it requires extensive download I’m not sure I can be arsed.

Mate, just plug it in, do the install then put it back in the box. Are you even a parent if you can't trick your kids? 😉

Mate, just plug it in, do the install then put it back in the box. Are you even a parent if you can’t trick your kids? 😉

I found it quite therapeutic to carefully unbox, setup and rebox to the point that it would turn on and play but then that's essential to avoid Christmas mega-disappointment and lack of bandwidth / server capacity.

Use a computer+keyboard to create and link accounts, payment methods and subscriptions. And you may need lots of hours, a day, maybe some overnight as (at least with Xbox) some of the game downloads can be huuuge (firmware updates for console and controller less so).

That's a very good point, well made. Instead of cleaning the kitchen, I'm going to tinker with electronics this afternoon 😀

Shit. It's too big to fit in the ikea unit under the telly. 🙁

It Takes 2 is out on Friday that looks like it may be good fun.

Holy hand grenades of Antioch, that looks amazing!

Also, a strong contender for 2021's "Best Choice of Music for a Video Game Trailer" award.

Does initial setup take long?

No, upload your game saves to the PS cloud don’t use the transfer between console methods it takes ages. Download any system updates, then play Astrobot while your games install and download.

Shit. It’s too big to fit in the ikea unit under the telly.

Yeah they’re massive.

Ta everyone. Pre-setup nearly done. Boxed back up and stashed away. Wiped the ps3 and will get it on eBay this weekend. And Zen have just asked if I'd like to bring my FTTP install forward. Kaboom.

Enjoy! It’ll be massive jump from PS3, I love mine it’s so much quicker to jump into a game.

SSDs in these things are ace. Xbox Series S sooooo much quicker to load / transition than One S. I’m waiting for some more third-party SSDs beyond Seagate launch device to come up with expansions.

Oh hang on.. I might've pre-ordered this thing rather than actually ordered it.

Ah, they say they'll ship it on either 30th or the 5th, depending on what shipping option I chose. Pfft. No idea why they'd do that - either they have it in stock or they don't.

Is that through Game molgrips? If so the dates are usually the last dates they ship. Most peoples turn up sooner! Fingers crossed you are near the front. I think they have the stock but not the logistics to ship them all on the same day so they stagger them across a week.

dknwhy You will love the X when it comes and Game Pass for me is unbeatable I am now thinking I should of got the S there is so much choice on Game Pass. Also apparently MS are in talks to bring ubisoft+ onboard which is another bonus.

Anybody wanting a ps5 they are in stock at argos now. Top tip is to add something else to the order and it will allow you to select delivery even when it shouldn't.

The above works I'm very happy to report. Arrives later today, just on time for my son's birthday tomorrow 🙂

You can also add to wish list to get into your basket for delivery.

Yeah, that's the method to get it in your basket but checking out was not working. Last time I put the warranty on. This time I read on the discord about another item and it worked perfectly.

Anyway, now we have two ps5s 😁

managed to get a ps5 ordered this morning at 5am, took several tries but in the end got checked out and received confirmation email without having to bugger about ordering more items etc.

Should be here tomorrow, only 1 month late for the boys birthday.

I can't believe that PS5's are still so difficult to source.

It's not specifically PS5 / XBoxX that is the problem - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/10/whats-causing-the-chip-shortage-affecting-ps5-cars-and-more.html

That Dischord channel seems to have stopped working for UK drops. Is there another place to go for alerts? (I don't have Twitter)

Also, if shops are now open why the hell can't they just sell them in-store to stop the scalpers? Or maybe stop dropping at 3am when actual real humans are asleep. My suspicion is that they prefer to sell to scalpers as they will never get any warranty claims/returns off of them

Or maybe stop dropping at 3am when actual real humans are asleep.

I'm guessing that certain shops drop at 3am to prevent all the potential playstation buyers from crashing the website during the day and therefore impacting peoples ability to buy other things and the shops ability to earn more money - not a good experience for the playstation customer though.

My ps5 from argos arrived this morning.