Topic: The PlayStation Fan Thread

@Jalex_64
Oooh...!
Finally official PS5 Slim machine. 😃
It looks similar as Fat model, the only difference the black line in the middle.
Any comparison of PS5 Fat and PS5 Slim machines ?

@Anti-Matter Not that I've seen, though it's meant to be around 30% smaller and 18-24% lighter, depending on model, if that's any help 👍

New PS5 Slim details:

• Launches in November
• Console will replace the current PS5, once all stock is sold
• Price will remain the same as the original PS5
• Optical Disc Drive can be bought separately and will be available to buy in November for $79.99 / £99.99
• Vertical stand will also be sold separately for $29.99 / £24.99, with a horizontal stand included in the box

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/10/ps5-slim-officially-u...

@WaveBoy
Does the PS5 even need a pro? It’s getting to the point where games don’t even look that different between generations. Heck some PS4 games look better than PS5 games ( take Gotham Knights and Arkham Knight for example.) if the generational leap isn’t as big anymore, why would we need mid gen upgrades?

@Anti-Matter

Here you go:

@EaglyBird @WaveBoy Yeah, I'm pretty much in the same boat. No intention of buying this but very interested to see what the Pro model can offer this time next year, if the leaks turn out to be true.

For the time being, I'll stick to Switch and PC.

I think PS5 Pro is a kind of similar situation as Switch 2. With Switch you see stuff like Pokemon Scarlet/Violet and think, "Switch 2 would probably fix that just by brute force more power". While nowhere near as extreme, PS5 has gotten situations where a PS5 Pro could make things more stable like FFXVI framerate becoming a stable 60fps.

I have a question (asked it in PushSquare as well) about the PS5 and automatic downloads/updates.

So, I turned off both system and game auto-update features but still when I install a game a then connect to the internet the console starts downloading the updates and installs them.

Am I missing on something here? I want to download and update everything manually.

It is really annoying that I have to cancel and delete everything manually because after having an internet connection all of my games queue and start downloading patches ...

@Jalex_64 Nice comparison video. The slim is about 30% smaller it seems? Even though the slim model is being upcharged ($50 more for a console that's costing Sony less to produce), I think I'm ready to make a purchase.

Surprised there's been no Spider-Man 2 discussion yet.

Put in a lot of time into it over the weekend & it's great fun. More of a refinement than a revolution, but when the base gameplay in the first game was so fun to begin with, it's even better here (gliding is especially fun).

Really liking the sidequests too, especially the stuff that lets you take a break from the core beat 'em up gameplay for something a little different (there's quite a bit of puzzle solving in various manners, then there's the bee drone segments, even one where you ride a bike through checkpoints through Central Park, & I'm sure more to come).

It's maybe a bit performative in terms of how "inclusive" it's trying to be at times (particularly connected to some Visions Academy quests), that make it feel a bit too "after school PSA" at times, but it's all good fun.

@RR529 Seems the general census is "more but better". Just Insomniac's usual high quality bar.

@RR529
The game is a masterpiece so far. My onlt problem is that the bee drone missions aren't very fun.

Watched more Sand Land gameplay. Now I am really looking forward to it. Looks unique and the setting is interesting. Seems like a fun and wild ride. I like the possibility to customize the tank. The characters also seem to be likeable.

@Jhena
Sand Land have the gameplay trailer already ?

@Anti-Matter
What I watched was not exactly a gameplay trailer. Just people playing the game and commenting on it.
Here is the video, if you want to watch it:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MRc_TnQ2lmc

Are you also interested in Sand Land?

@Jhena
When I saw the first trailer of Sand Land and the character design by Akira Toriyama, I quickly thinking it will be Dragon Quest style.
I wonder if there will be different places to explore in Sand Land as it looks like the places will be on desert by 90%.

@Anti-Matter
I was also wondering about the location. I mean I would not be surprised, if it is 90% desert like you said, but I hope they will be able to make the locations feel a little bit more varied.

@EaglyBird
Honestly I have no idea if they were in the first game, I never really went for 100% in that one. In 2, there are about 3-4 of them in some side missions that are basically the replacement for Harry's labs from the first game.

@EaglyBird
Nope, you just shoot some fake animals and then mark some beehive points. Some have added story to them, but not much.

There are some that have you chase a Hunter drone, but all you have to do is stay in the slipstream with your web wings. It’s really easy.