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PS4 Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]
- Thread starter Amir0x
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There is nothing wrong with it being on standby. Perfectly safe.
Sketch_Turntable
Member
Mine wa deleted as well. Lost a whole 2 matches and the first level of SP.
hellmonkey
Member
Im super impressed with the thermals on this thing. I had a 120 MM fan spliced into a usb cable to help keep my ps3 cool in my entertainment center. I left there and have it blowing across the back of the ps4. After 3 hours or so of killzone, the thing is still cool to the touch on top and there is only a bit of heat coming off the back. Its also whisper fkn quite. Good times.
DaBargainHunta
Member
I'm not one of "the experts" but I'm turning mine off. I can't sleep with that orange standby light (even if it isn't nearly as bright). Pressing the PS button on the controller still turns the system back on, even if it's off.
Been really enjoying the PS4 so far. Love the design, can't notice the fans (no discs), controller melts in your hands, UI is snappy and easy to navigate. Remote play works well, faster downloads, headphone jack on the controller sounds good and the ability to suspend between games and apps is key - was jumping between Assassin's Creed and the Celtics game without skipping a beat.
Have only spent money on two games so far (AC4 and NBA 2K14) but have quite a bit to mess around with thanks to PS+, cross buy and F2P. Installing was a little confusing for certain games but all is currently working as intended. The social features and customization options included feel a bit spartan, I like the idea of an activity wall but the content isn't all that interesting (time for everyone to copy Miiverse). System has a lot of potential though, looking forward to watching it grow over time.
Have only spent money on two games so far (AC4 and NBA 2K14) but have quite a bit to mess around with thanks to PS+, cross buy and F2P. Installing was a little confusing for certain games but all is currently working as intended. The social features and customization options included feel a bit spartan, I like the idea of an activity wall but the content isn't all that interesting (time for everyone to copy Miiverse). System has a lot of potential though, looking forward to watching it grow over time.
Light bugs me. And I can also hear a slight hum from a fan or something.
TheLink117
Member
The "PS Dynamic Menu randomly popping up" bug is driving me crazy. It seems to happen when I first start or leave a game I'm playing. I haven't had any other issues so I have a lot to be thankful for so far. That bug just keeps happening though!
HORRORSHØW
Member
How do I use voice commands to start a game/turn off the console?
TheLink117
Member
Grimløck;90070115 said:
It has to be enabled in settings but after that you just say "playstation" and it brings up a dialog option box.
Well, I spoke too soon.
After the initial 6 gig download for BF4, it continues to load the rest of the 40 gigs. Looked like I was getting about 1-1.5 meg per second during the initial download... now it's going at about 70-100k/s. UUGH.
I don't even see a way to control the download at all... the only option I have is to "delete", and that looks like it will delete the whole BF4 game.
After the initial 6 gig download for BF4, it continues to load the rest of the 40 gigs. Looked like I was getting about 1-1.5 meg per second during the initial download... now it's going at about 70-100k/s. UUGH.
I don't even see a way to control the download at all... the only option I have is to "delete", and that looks like it will delete the whole BF4 game.
HORRORSHØW
Member
Thank you much.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
i have that same one, and luckily i looped my old god of war PSP charm through that hole so i had something to pull it out with.
my other USB is fat/chunky and wouldn't fit into the space so it could plug in.
So I've been playing for a few hours now and I've been having trouble with the display/audio. They'll both suddenly stutter, then the video comes back but the audio doesn't. I have to unplug the hdmi and plug it back in for the audio to come back.
This is with the pack-in hdmi cable. I'm gonna try another cable later that I know works. I hope it's a faulty cable and not something with my console.
This is with the pack-in hdmi cable. I'm gonna try another cable later that I know works. I hope it's a faulty cable and not something with my console.
DidntKnowJack
Member
edit: moved post to the Q/A thread.
Inferno313
Banned
Does the PS4 continue downloading things when it's in standby?
AbundantChoice
Member
Okay, got about 5 hours of gaming in and i'm able to log into the PSN at least. Let's see...
Warframe: it looks better than my PC copy, plays very similar. Curious to see if controller aiming will hold up in the long run vs mouse aiming that i'm used to.
Battlefield 4: I.... think this is the best looking launch title. Ninehundred P, schminehundred P. A real jaw-dropper.
LEGO Marvel: good dumb LEGO fun. Great for co-op.
Killzone: looks pretty. I like how broad some of the level design is. Great, huge vistas now and then. Gunplay is... eh... it's Killzone.
Resogun: YES PLEASE. I suck more than I thought I would, but this scratches that "pick up and play" itch really well.
Warframe: it looks better than my PC copy, plays very similar. Curious to see if controller aiming will hold up in the long run vs mouse aiming that i'm used to.
Battlefield 4: I.... think this is the best looking launch title. Ninehundred P, schminehundred P. A real jaw-dropper.
LEGO Marvel: good dumb LEGO fun. Great for co-op.
Killzone: looks pretty. I like how broad some of the level design is. Great, huge vistas now and then. Gunplay is... eh... it's Killzone.
Resogun: YES PLEASE. I suck more than I thought I would, but this scratches that "pick up and play" itch really well.
It's supposed to be able to download updates and stuff so i would assume....need to test it.
DidntKnowJack
Member
Yes, I'm pretty sure it does. In fact, that's kind of what standby on the PS4 is for. It's not like the standby PS3 had.
HORRORSHØW
Member
How do I enter codes, for PS+ or otherwise?
I am, I kept thinking I was pushing something by accident...
MikeE21286
Member
Same. It's always for the PSN maintenance message.
Also...
ABSOLUTELY ADDICTED to multi tasking with Netflix and Resogun currently.
Biggest game changer for me so far and is making me consider more digital games. Not sure if you can do this (and as quickly to boot) with disc games?
Inferno313
Banned
Cool. I put it in Standby with three things downloaded so I'll know in the morning...
Also, for the games with Playgo, once the initial download is done and it's playable, does it continue to download in the background? Killzone isn't showing up in my download list, but it's only downloaded the first two levels. Do I have to be in the game to have it continue?
Wildstar75
Member
Great launch. Was able to quickly download the update and install the two games I bought on PSN, plus the two freebies. Then I downloaded some demos including FIFA. All the while in Party chat with my bud and it never dropped us once. I am loving my PS4 right now!
ShockingAlberto
Member
So UPS guy arrived in front of my house today.
Idled there.
Did not come out of the truck (I was at my door waiting for the package).
Then left and marked it as delivered despite not actually doing so.
Relatively sure the UPS guy stole my PS4?!
Idled there.
Did not come out of the truck (I was at my door waiting for the package).
Then left and marked it as delivered despite not actually doing so.
Relatively sure the UPS guy stole my PS4?!
What the fuck. I've been playing Killzone SF for the past hour or so. I'm trying to use my PSN + Trial code and I keep on getting stupid errors. I wanted to apply the code online, but it said that this MUST be redeemed from the PS4 (I'm using the 7 day trial that came with Killzone). I then go to enter in my debit card info and I kept getting an error saying that that this information is not valid. I switch to my credit card and finally allows me to go through, but now it's saying my fucking address is not valid. What the hell is this Sony?
Gary Whitta
Member
Setting up a Party Chat could be a bit more intuitive.
Helscream
Banned
I can confirm it works. Last night after trying several times to log into PSN. I was finally able to begin downloading Killzone Shadow Fall. I went to make sure the game was downloading and then just put my PS4 into standby. By the time I woke up it had downloaded all 39 gigs and fully installed the game.
WeAreStarStuff
Member
KZ seems to make my PS4 get quiet loud.
I have noticed this too. What sound settings do you guys prefer? LPCM, DD, or DTS?
Yes it does, my favorite feature so far. Downloaded, patched and installed Warframe while I was out at the store today. Good stuff.
TriniTrin
war of titties grampa
So could joining friends streams. I mean wtf. The only way I have found is through what's new tab
That should vary from game to game. It does with me on PS3.
Your PS4 sound settings are the biggest factor. Same as PS3?