I was doing vertical on my desk for a while, but had to go horizontal when I moved it to where my television is. It looks good either way, though laying it down is much safer.
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PS4 Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]
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I was doing vertical on my desk for a while, but had to go horizontal when I moved it to where my television is. It looks good either way, though laying it down is much safer.
That's actually a pretty good idea.
Pop
Member
Apparently it's not for adult hands...
I have large hands and it fits mine quite well. Ds4 is a huge step up from Ds3 and the 360. Everything just feels great.
deranged_666
Member
In terms of fan noise, I'm definitely hearing the fan ramp up quite significantly in every game so far. Flower and Resogun make it ramp up as much as Killzone and Knack for me.
The only thing I have it to compare to is my 80GB non-slim PS3. In game, the fan is almost as loud as the PS3 is sitting on the XMB for 5-10 minutes. Reasonably audible, but not sounding like a plane taking off. The top of my PS4 on the non-glossy side is warm to the touch, but the strange thing is the fan is blowing out cool air out the back, like the air isn't hot as all.
Is this normal? I figure every PS4 is going to ramp up and sound a bit different, based on placement and how far back everyone is sitting, but a few people in here have been saying they don't hear the fan kick in at all during gaming sessions, and I can't see how that's at allpossible unless they have a defective fan and a console that is overheating.
The only thing I have it to compare to is my 80GB non-slim PS3. In game, the fan is almost as loud as the PS3 is sitting on the XMB for 5-10 minutes. Reasonably audible, but not sounding like a plane taking off. The top of my PS4 on the non-glossy side is warm to the touch, but the strange thing is the fan is blowing out cool air out the back, like the air isn't hot as all.
Is this normal? I figure every PS4 is going to ramp up and sound a bit different, based on placement and how far back everyone is sitting, but a few people in here have been saying they don't hear the fan kick in at all during gaming sessions, and I can't see how that's at allpossible unless they have a defective fan and a console that is overheating.
TheOctodad
Member
Hey guys I'm wondering if you can help me out with an odd glitch. My "what's new" on both my psn app and my ps4 won't update. Even if I refresh, or reset it still won't update. Any ideas?
Anyone else having issues with Amazon Prime Video causing their system to freeze? Out of nowhere all videos will stop working. When you try to close the application the system will freeze and require you to hold the power button to reset. It's happened to me twice in the few times I've used it.
Zen_Arcade
Banned
It's been sketchy since launch. It needs PSN to update and it's been hammered. I just today got "What's New" updates. There is a good chance it's just PSN still.
CaptainZombie
Member
Hopefully they update this for PS3 users.
I have this same issue. Go to Settings > PSN > Restore Licenses. I have to do this everytime I d/l something on the PS4. This makes no sense at all
Black Door
Banned
I tried to download Contrast yesterday...after several hours of non-activity the PS4 stopped downloading it and said it failed. Then I tried it again and it downloaded two files of differing sizes (one 2.2 GB and another about 300 MB)
Now the PS4 keeps giving me "ready to install" notifications non-stop. What gives?
Now the PS4 keeps giving me "ready to install" notifications non-stop. What gives?
They're not meant for sasquatch hands, but I sympathize . It's the perfect size for your average gamer, though.
Inferno313
Banned
The 300 MB one is the patch, the 2.2 GB one is the game. It's a bit janky the way it works now, just don't try to install it until you have both downloaded, if you do it'll attempt to install the patch but won't be able to without the base game installed.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
They are selling tons of units so expect increased traffic in the coming weeks.
Dead Prince
Banned
have you tried reaching around to put it in?
Not much of a fan of reach arounds
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I went to Best Buy to buy the official stand, and I noticed that though they are officially liscensed, the stand had RocketFish branding on it.
I presume this is not the official PS4 stand. Or is it?
I presume this is not the official PS4 stand. Or is it?
That's the most official thing you'll get in North America. The official one made by Sony is not available here.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I wonder if it's physically identical to the Sony one?
And is it never coming??
That's odd. I thought Sony would want $20 of almost pure profit.
Live Free or Die
Banned
LOL
It's still officialy licensed from Sony so it's probably the exact same thing and Sony just didn't want to have to pay for manufacturing and distribution in NA.
probably stolen lol
retail rule of thumb, clerk says they have one left. Assume they dont actually have it lol
HomerSimpson-Man
Member
This happens all the time. When a SKU is checked in the inventory and there is literally only 1 and it can't be found on the sales floor, most employees are better left saying there is none left. It would be hell trying to find that lone item between the store and all of warehouse if it wasn't already stolen.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Hmm. If it is indeed identical then I'd go with that.
I just want to complete my PS4's look. So if it's a cheap third party ripoff i don't want it.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Contrast or Super Motherload.
Grinchy
Banned
Does the orange light turn off at some point when the system has been in standby for a while?
I left it in standby a little while ago and I think it turned itself off because the orange light was not on anymore. The system turns on so fast that I don't know if it was or wasn't in standby anymore.
I left it in standby a little while ago and I think it turned itself off because the orange light was not on anymore. The system turns on so fast that I don't know if it was or wasn't in standby anymore.
DTLIONS1013
Member
My friend claims Best Buy forgot to charge his card when he picked up his PS4 preorder at midnight. Got the console for $25, ridiculous
IAmRandom31
Banned
Hot damn this system is everything I had hoped for. Gorgeous as hell in the living room standing Vertical. I am maybe 5ft away and cannot hear it at all. Whisper quiet. The UI is fast as hell and effective. And fuck me this controller is PERFECT.
Me and RESOGUN will be getting a lot of time together and picked up Black Flag. Also went ahead and got Flower with my 10$ PSN.
Fuck this system ROCKS.
Me and RESOGUN will be getting a lot of time together and picked up Black Flag. Also went ahead and got Flower with my 10$ PSN.
Fuck this system ROCKS.
tokyostomp
Banned
I did. The name HR Paperstacks was before I even linked FB. I changed it after and never linked FB. Stuck on HR...
I ended up linking my FB picture but not name, still HR, tried linking name, Still HR
Damn you HR Paperstacks!
I would have went back and paid for it.
hippobloated
Banned
Also have the Amazon PS4 $30 off Kindle HDX, so if you plan on getting that, I have that code.
TwizzlerScribble
Neo Member
Anyone know why the plastic by the usb ports and on the right side curves this way?
Looks like there's a little vent, plus it keeps it even with the opposite side with the disc drive.
After 4 days, I have to say I love my PS4. Looking at the games I've played:
Killzone
-pacing is mixed
-terrible dialogue/story
-gunplay is fun
-environments are great, although Guerrilla straight up lied about the game being open
-art direction is solid
-AI is serviceable
-MP is fun but flawed
Knack
-gorgeous art direction
-simple but fun and rewarding gameplay
-environments are empty and rubble disappears immediately
-story is basic but not outright bad, same for the characters
-basically a lego game but more focused on combat and less on puzzles
Resogun
-addicting as hell
-only 5 levels, but a lot of replayability
Contrast
-dripping with atmosphere
-interesting concept
-gameplay falls flat and is mostly uninteresting
Battlefield 4
-campaign is basically prettier BF3
-played ~5 matches because of constant crashes; fun when it works
Resogun>BF4>Knack=Killzone>>>>Contrast
I'm enjoying what I've played. Contrast is the only one that I can't say is worth playing.
Killzone
-pacing is mixed
-terrible dialogue/story
-gunplay is fun
-environments are great, although Guerrilla straight up lied about the game being open
-art direction is solid
-AI is serviceable
-MP is fun but flawed
Knack
-gorgeous art direction
-simple but fun and rewarding gameplay
-environments are empty and rubble disappears immediately
-story is basic but not outright bad, same for the characters
-basically a lego game but more focused on combat and less on puzzles
Resogun
-addicting as hell
-only 5 levels, but a lot of replayability
Contrast
-dripping with atmosphere
-interesting concept
-gameplay falls flat and is mostly uninteresting
Battlefield 4
-campaign is basically prettier BF3
-played ~5 matches because of constant crashes; fun when it works
Resogun>BF4>Knack=Killzone>>>>Contrast
I'm enjoying what I've played. Contrast is the only one that I can't say is worth playing.
Bringer Of Bacon
Member
No, mine is whisper quiet. All I hear of mine is when the game starts the disc drive roars like an rc car then stops
Sandy Nipples
Banned
Hey chaps,
I bought COD: Ghosts Hardened edition and BF4 on PS3. For $10 each I'll be able to activate them on my PS4.
How insanely massive are the downloads going to be? Will I be able to jam Killzone in the foreground whilst the games download in the background at least?
I think I read somewhere PS4 owner accounts where the PS4 installed BF4 straight from the PS3 disc? Thus only needing minimal downloading?
Anyone here with experience on this?
I bought COD: Ghosts Hardened edition and BF4 on PS3. For $10 each I'll be able to activate them on my PS4.
How insanely massive are the downloads going to be? Will I be able to jam Killzone in the foreground whilst the games download in the background at least?
I think I read somewhere PS4 owner accounts where the PS4 installed BF4 straight from the PS3 disc? Thus only needing minimal downloading?
Anyone here with experience on this?
Clickbeast
Member
Anyone else having this issue with hdd read write noise? No disc in drive. Nothing installing
http://youtube.com/watch?v=p7yaz8DsOYw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=p7yaz8DsOYw
Gucci Messiah
Banned
How are you guys liking the triggers? Are they similar in feeling to the Xbox 360's?
Bringer Of Bacon
Member
Not sure. Sorry. It's still kinda ambiguous whether these stack. Some say yes, some say no. Try it, and see what happens. Report back plz
hippobloated
Banned
Yes.
For me, I used the free 30 days then a year and now I'm set until next Christmas.