And if you look in the NMS thread, one of the latest posts has details of an update that seems to be changing a heck of a lot.
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Yeah, I never thought virtual animal poop could sound so interesting.I had to change my trousers after seeing that update.
lol... I had no idea about the patch notes and I saw someone make a post explicitly about that point on the subreddit. I dismissed it as a silly shitpost
Also changes to quick menu and library changes. Hopefully can delete betas and demos from library history. Rumours of 2 step authentication coming soon.
Undocumented features:
Bit in bold is huge. Xbox's is 5 minutes.
Bit in bold is huge. Xbox's is 5 minutes.
Are you in the beta? If so can you put a game in more than 1 folder and can you put a folder in a folder?
Nah I'm not. Primarily play via Remote Play on PC so pointless being in as Beta isn't compatible with RP on PC yet. Would be cool if you could do either but doubt it.
Somebody from Bolton is selling a PS4 Slim for £295. It's not even been announced.
Saw that on neogaf, think its been shown as being fake
Edit: maybe not but seems amazing people have got one and nothing leaked earlier
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1267071&page=1
It's not. The seller has updated the pictures and even stupidgaf has realised their mistake.
Ha ha
Ha ha beat me before i could edit.
Doesn't seem to have a disc drive. If that's the case, I don't understand why it's 500gb. Should be 2tb minimum.
Drive is above the eject button.
A slim was inevitable but does this mean the PS Neo will come in old case, in the slim case or completely new?
I wouldn't be bothered in any case.
I wouldn't be bothered in any case.
Neo is apparently heavier than the original.
What was that video? It's been removed.
Booting up the new slim.
Hmm seems Sony forced Eurogamer to take the vid down.
So is PS Virtual Reality going to run ok on the current PS4 or is it pointless to buy it unless you get the Neo?
So I haven't bought a new PS4 game since NBA2k16, and I feel that now is the time to do so. Which game should I buy? I don't feel the need to buy a brand new game because of pricing and well, I feel there's a lot of good games out there which I haven't tried who should be quite cheap by now.
I honestly think I would have bought Skyrim if that was available for PS4, so I was thinking Witcher 3 but I know nothing about it and its expansions etc. I was also thinking about Fallout 4, but the same reasoning applies there, I know too little about it. Another game I was looking into was the Metro 2033 series, as I absolutely love the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-series.
Hope this is enough info to get a few tips, and it should show which type of game I'm after. The only game I do have which isn't a sports game is GTA 5.
I honestly think I would have bought Skyrim if that was available for PS4, so I was thinking Witcher 3 but I know nothing about it and its expansions etc. I was also thinking about Fallout 4, but the same reasoning applies there, I know too little about it. Another game I was looking into was the Metro 2033 series, as I absolutely love the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-series.
Hope this is enough info to get a few tips, and it should show which type of game I'm after. The only game I do have which isn't a sports game is GTA 5.
Buy Witcher 3 plus season pass. Forget about everything else.
Been chosen to beta test the new software update, will update on what I find once I get it
What is a season pass? Is the game only offline? I know nothing.
Yes game is offline only but season pass gets you the two expansions. If you like RPGs then its a must have.
Just saw this video of Driveclub VR:
Looks insane - but it's his comments about how immersive it is, and how it makes it feel like actual driving have me convinced!
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-hands-on-with-driveclub-vr
Looks insane - but it's his comments about how immersive it is, and how it makes it feel like actual driving have me convinced!
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-hands-on-with-driveclub-vr
On the face of it, a racing game on PlayStation VR shouldn't stand a chance against a high-powered PC coupled with Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, but after playing DriveClub VR at Gamescom this week, our viewpoint has shifted. Simply put - this is the most immersive racing game we've played in VR to date. From Assetto Corsa to Dirt Rally all the way to Project Cars, it's clear that the gorgeous visual design of the original DriveClub allows the game to stand above its more technically demanding peers. It's a classic case of software design triumphing over hardware limitations.
Sitting down in front of a force feedback wheel, we quickly adjusted the very comfortable PSVR unit and was immediately thrust into the cockpit of a beautiful Ferrari FF grand tourer. The first thing that sticks out is the quality of the cockpit itself - the materials and modelling here remain as detailed and impressive as the original release, but now with a genuine sense of place. Technically speaking, a game like Project Cars is certainly capable of displaying more detailed, technically demanding visuals, but one look around the cockpit is enough to demonstrate the gulf in technical artistry - there is simply an element of refinement and realism on display in DriveClub VR that does credit to the sheer quality of Evolution's original work.
Then we look out across the track - yes, the fidelity of the PSVR headset is certainly a step down from the Rift or Vive, but it quickly shoots to the back of your mind once you hit the accelerator. The weight of the car and the way this is communicated within the game gives it a feeling that genuinely took me by surprise. It feels supremely natural and really gives the impression that you're sitting in a car. I've spent a lot of time with some of the best PC VR racers and the virtual cockpit always felt 'off', a driving 'uncanny valley' of sorts, in a way that DriveClub does not.
This is assisted by the dramatic lighting and vastness of the world on display. The way the sunlight plays realistically off the windscreen as you barrel headlong into the sun cresting behind a distant mountain - simply beautiful. Even details such as the rear view and wing mirror reflections, which are now fully functional, stand out - there is a subtle depth to the effect as opposed to a flat two-dimensional image pasted onto the mirror surface as we see in titles like Project Cars.
PlayStation Access' DriveClub VR video does a good job of showing the mechanics of the game in action - though the latency on the social screen in the background is rather high and not representative of actual gameplay.
Beyond that, while it's true that PSVR headset uses a lower resolution screen, it's sub-pixel arrangement helps to produce a very clean image while its optics minimise screen-door effect. In comparison, the Rift and Vive both use a pentile sub-pixel layout which has a negative impact on overall image quality. The difference manifests itself in the number of sub-pixels per pixel - an RGB matrix features three, while a pentile arrangement relies on just two. The higer resolution certainly results in a sharper image on the PC headsets, but PSVR compares favourably as a result of its RGB layout.
Of course, there are going to be sacrifices - after all, the original game operates at 30 frames per second while 60fps is the minimum required for a smooth VR experience. Thankfully, the visual identity of DriveClub is intact here, but some of its more ambitious visual features appear to be absent. The impressive cloud simulation model is eliminated and weather is nowhere to be seen, while the number of cars on the track is reduced from 12 to just eight. Trackside detail certainly takes a hit in the form of more aggressive LOD popping where flat billboard trees are converted to full 3D models in closer proximity to the player. The world isn't as richly detailed as before, but the resolution limits of PSVR at least help conceal that fact to a degree.
Then we have performance. Not unsurprisingly, the game operates at 60 frames per second with asynchronous time-warp essentially 'upscaling' this to a full 120 fps as it reaches the headset. The results feel remarkably smooth while playing but it is possible to spot its limitations by looking to the side - the fast scrolling of the scenery from right to left highlights gaps in the image that you'd expect to see when displaying at a half the refresh rate of your display. This clever solution is key to the PSVR experience as reaching a native 120 frames per second on a PlayStation 4 is a going to be a tall order, especially in a game like DriveClub with a CPU-heavy simulation.
The big casualty to DriveClub VR compared to the standard version is the excellent weather rendering. The deferred lighting is also compromised, LODs are more aggressive and 12 CPU racers is reduced to eight. Let's see how Neo rebalances the equation, but even in its standard form, the sense of presence clearly trumps the downgrades.
It's a tall order for the standard PS4, at least. The PlayStation Neo, Sony's upgraded version of the PS4, is set to be revealed this September and the bump in specs could theoretically have a significant impact on PSVR in general and DriveClub VR in particular. Native 120Hz may be off the table, but perhaps more of the visual features found in the original game may be retained for the PlayStation VR version.
Improved image quality is another potential option. While the headset is limited to 960x1080 per eye, increasing the internal rendering resolution could effectively super-sample the image resulting in less visible pixilation - a technique we use regularly in PC VR applications. The extra hardware shouldn't fundamentally change the experience but it could help improve the overall fidelity.
Ultimately, DriveClub VR demonstrates how effective virtual reality can be - even using less capable hardware. Smart software design and well executed technical artistry can definitely overcome these limitations, resulting in an experience that feels every bit as potent as the more powerful PC VR solutions. The devil is in the details and these details help make for an incredibly enjoyable experience. DriveClub VR is the real deal - virtual racing at its finest. We'll have more details on the game once it releases this fall alongside PlayStation VR.
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Anyone ever experienced games being uninstalled out of the blue?
Just turned on my PS and ESO is missing from my XMB and needs to be re-downloaded.
I was baffled at first, but it seems it's a common and long-standing problem - http://community.us.playstation.com...stalled-Games-On-Its-Own/td-p/45062343/page/2
Just turned on my PS and ESO is missing from my XMB and needs to be re-downloaded.
I was baffled at first, but it seems it's a common and long-standing problem - http://community.us.playstation.com...stalled-Games-On-Its-Own/td-p/45062343/page/2
Wow, does look very good, might have to buy a wheel as well
Using folders quite a bit in the beta. A welcome addition. Loving the new loading bar with the symbols too.
Two step verification is online.
Would strongly advice to use it especially with all these hackings lately.
Would strongly advice to use it especially with all these hackings lately.
Yep - I think having a wheel would make a huge difference to the immersion feel.
Loved how he instinctively checked the wing mirrors immediately - and the fact that they work!
Was also very interesting how he said it felt easier, in that he could judge distance to the corners etc so he knew better when to brake and turn. I hadn't really thought about that before - the fact that you have much better depth perception with VR, but for driving games it would be huge.
By the sounds of it they have done a great job with implementing VR in this game. Would be really cool to see it running on the updated PS4.
Another delayed Sony game.
Not surprisingly it's GT Sport. I was praising Sonys first party a few years ago. But I have to say @Alock1 was right. It just seems delay followed by disappointment. I predict Last Guardian to follow that suit.
Not surprisingly it's GT Sport. I was praising Sonys first party a few years ago. But I have to say @Alock1 was right. It just seems delay followed by disappointment. I predict Last Guardian to follow that suit.
What is going on this gen that's causing them to continually underestimate when games will be finished?
Delays don't bother me at all but surely developers and Sony should be wary by now of announcing a date when it seems clear games are taking longer to get to a finished product. Especially with Gran Turismo, when they announced it was a 2016 game I immediately thought there was no chance of it releasing this year, the fact that it was performing poorly during Gamescom just solidified that thought.
Delays don't bother me at all but surely developers and Sony should be wary by now of announcing a date when it seems clear games are taking longer to get to a finished product. Especially with Gran Turismo, when they announced it was a 2016 game I immediately thought there was no chance of it releasing this year, the fact that it was performing poorly during Gamescom just solidified that thought.