Gaming PlayStation 5

Cyberpunk 2077 or Control are good games to test whether you prefer ray tracing at 30fps vs smoother gameplay at 60fps. I mostly opt for 60fps, but lately I've found myself not minding 30fps for increased visuals. Currently playing Red Dead 2 and it feels fine at 30fps after letting my brain adjust for a few minutes.

Where I notice the ray tracing difference is mostly in indoor areas. soft shadows (such as those underneath a chair) and indirect lighting looks incredible to me on ray tracing modes. The spiderman games were great for ray traced reflections on PS5 as well.
 
Irwin99 said:
Does anyone actually bother with the raytracing option on PS5 games? I'm completely hopeless when it comes to these technical details but I've making an effort to learn and I bought a new tv with HDMI 2.1 to replace my decade old TV.

I have a few new options for playing RE2 remake: The higher frame option is really nice, the HDR makes everything look crisp but i'm not seeing any real benefit to ray tracing (and it lowers framerate). Also I think i remember reading some people saying HDR is actually not all it's cracked up to be?
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Consoles can't really do RT properly yet, best to have it off and enjoy the higher frame rate. In some cases it knocks the resolution down also to 1080p on SX/PS5.
 
TheReligion said:
So I finally got a PS5.!

Looking at getting online in due course.

Any tips/advice?

Game wise this lot interest me but let me know if I’m missing anything obvious or if I should steer clear of any of these in particular;

Football Manager 23 (if it’s released)
Return to Monkey Island
Gran Turismo 7
Need for Speed Unbound
Crash Bandicoot It’s About Time
Ratchet and Clank
Callisto Protocol
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Start with Astros before you play any of those imo. It’s already pre-installed on the console. Brilliant fun wee game that shows you the full potential of the controller.

Also not sure if you have played the previous game but God Of War: Ragnarock is a must if you have. Superb game.
 
RedDevilRoshi said:
Start with Astros before you play any of those imo. It’s already pre-installed on the console. Brilliant fun wee game that shows you the full potential of the controller.

Also not sure if you have played the previous game but God Of War: Ragnarock is a must if you have. Superb game.
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Thank you. Yes I’ll play Astros.

Not played GoW.

Would you recommend a subscription and any of the PS4 games or left field titles?

Disco Elysium sounds intriguing
 
TheReligion said:
So I finally got a PS5.!

Looking at getting online in due course.

Any tips/advice?

Game wise this lot interest me but let me know if I’m missing anything obvious or if I should steer clear of any of these in particular;

Football Manager 23 (if it’s released)
Return to Monkey Island
Gran Turismo 7
Need for Speed Unbound
Crash Bandicoot It’s About Time
Ratchet and Clank
Callisto Protocol
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Congrats … at last!

GOW 2018 then Ragnarok would look good on that list chap.

GT7 and R&C too. You won’t go far wrong with this as starters.
 
TheReligion said:
Thank you. Yes I’ll play Astros.

Not played GoW.

Would you recommend a subscription and any of the PS4 games or left field titles?

Disco Elysium sounds intriguing
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Get a short Extra subscription and try out a few games and see if they're your cup of tea. If not, you can drop them and move onto the next one.

Games on Extra I've played and liked:
  • Bloodborne (a FROM game so hard as feck, might not be up your street but was my first and loved it)
  • Days Gone (open world, writing is a bit dodgy but fighting hordes of zombies is great)
  • God of War 2018 (fully recommend)
  • Horizon Zero Dawn
  • inFAMOUS Second Son (you have super powers, can go along a good path or evil path)
  • Ratchet and Clank (you've mentioned this, not sure if you're referring to Rift Apart or the PS4 remake but the PS4 remake is this and good)
  • Stray
  • What Remains of Edith Finch (as left field, very short)
  • Yakuza Zero
Quite a lot of the oldest games are locked behind Premium. On there you have access to 10 Ratchet and Clank games (streaming), the first three Uncharted games, the Sly collection (three Sly Cooper games), a number of Jak games, the original inFAMOUS games and more.

Here's a good fan website showing what is on Extra and you can use the filters on the left to see if there are games you may like.
 
Damien said:
Get a short Extra subscription and try out a few games and see if they're your cup of tea. If not, you can drop them and move onto the next one.

Games on Extra I've played and liked:
  • Bloodborne (a FROM game so hard as feck, might not be up your street but was my first and loved it)
  • Days Gone (open world, writing is a bit dodgy but fighting hordes of zombies is great)
  • God of War 2018 (fully recommend)
  • Horizon Zero Dawn
  • inFAMOUS Second Son (you have super powers, can go along a good path or evil path)
  • Ratchet and Clank (you've mentioned this, not sure if you're referring to Rift Apart or the PS4 remake but the PS4 remake is this and good)
  • Stray
  • What Remains of Edith Finch (as left field, very short)
  • Yakuza Zero
Quite a lot of the oldest games are locked behind Premium. On there you have access to 10 Ratchet and Clank games (streaming), the first three Uncharted games, the Sly collection (three Sly Cooper games), a number of Jak games, the original inFAMOUS games and more.

Here's a good fan website showing what is on Extra and you can use the filters on the left to see if there are games you may like.
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Thanks D man!

Is there usually any good value memberships in the new year?
 
Just enjoyed about 2 and a half hours of playing dads army with @swooshboy on sniper elite 5 :lol: Christ we're useless, thick, downright terrible army people. Our hiding skills are basically non existent. Great laugh though :lol: highlights were swoosh trying to plant a bomb and grenading himself to death, us trying to figure out how to throw a bottle, and getting absolutes mauled by about 20 Germans because we couldn't figure out where to hide and just ran round in circles instead.

Still find the SE series great, they never change much because the formula just works.

I mean, we played 2 and a half hours of the first mission, doing side objectives and that aswell, we are probably close to the end of the first mission now I'd think, but who knows. It's a nice change of pace from other games if I'm honest.
 
One Night Only said:
Just enjoyed about 2 and a half hours of playing dads army with @swooshboy on sniper elite 5 :lol: Christ we're useless, thick, downright terrible army people. Our hiding skills are basically non existent. Great laugh though :lol: highlights were swoosh trying to plant a bomb and grenading himself to death, us trying to figure out how to throw a bottle, and getting absolutes mauled by about 20 Germans because we couldn't figure out where to hide and just ran round in circles instead.

Still find the SE series great, they never change much because the formula just works.

I mean, we played 2 and a half hours of the first mission, doing side objectives and that aswell, we are probably close to the end of the first mission now I'd think, but who knows. It's a nice change of pace from other games if I'm honest.
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Was a great laugh! Think we will improve with practice!

Am up for playing through the whole game in coop if you are? As you said it’s a nice change from other games so will be good to work our way through it!
 
swooshboy said:
Was a great laugh! Think we will improve with practice!

Am up for playing through the whole game in coop if you are? As you said it’s a nice change from other games so will be good to work our way through it!
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Yeah I'll go through the entire game no problem, like you say we should get better. If not it may be time to retire from gaming completely :lol:
 
Question - What's the length of the official USB-C cable that comes with the PS5? My dad's asked for a new one for Christmas as he wants a longer one but I don't know what I'm comparing it to.

Thank you in advance sonybros.
 
Vidyoyo said:
Question - What's the length of the official USB-C cable that comes with the PS5? My dad's asked for a new one for Christmas as he wants a longer one but I don't know what I'm comparing it to.

Thank you in advance sonybros.
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Think it's 1.5m

Edit: nah just had a look and closer to 1m I think, if that tbh. That's if I'm looking at the right one
 
Vidyoyo said:
Question - What's the length of the official USB-C cable that comes with the PS5? My dad's asked for a new one for Christmas as he wants a longer one but I don't know what I'm comparing it to.

Thank you in advance sonybros.
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It’s about 1.5M. If he’s looking for a longer one than that, the following is one that my brother uses:

PowerA USB-C Cable For Playstation 5, Cable, USB-C, PS5 https://amzn.eu/d/geYyJZi
 
TheReligion said:
So I finally got a PS5.!

Looking at getting online in due course.

Any tips/advice?

Game wise this lot interest me but let me know if I’m missing anything obvious or if I should steer clear of any of these in particular;

Football Manager 23 (if it’s released)
Return to Monkey Island
Gran Turismo 7
Need for Speed Unbound
Crash Bandicoot It’s About Time
Ratchet and Clank
Callisto Protocol
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I haven't bought it, but from what i have read its a big letdown and not worth 60£ unless you are swimming in money. Basically it is very short, very linear, clunky controls and mediore gameplay, but with amazing visuals
 
Bobcat said:
I haven't bought it, but from what i have read its a big letdown and not worth 60£ unless you are swimming in money. Basically it is very short, very linear, clunky controls and mediore gameplay, but with amazing visuals
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Cheers mate I’d seen that. It’s not on my list anymore!
 
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