DJ Lushious
Member
Be sure to check out Madden 25, then. It is, quite literally, exactly the same as previous gen's offerings, though in 1080p.
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PS4 Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]
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Iacobellis
Junior Member
I'm starting to think my PS4 is borked. On my 18/1.5 connection via Wi-Fi, the 323MB FW update is estimated to finish downloading in about two hours. My downloads went at normal speed (about 2MB/s) on Sunday, but now they are just as bad as they were on launch day. What gives?
TriniTrin
war of titties grampa
Delete it from your system and then reinstall with the disc. should work!
TriniTrin
war of titties grampa
I didnt even know where to put the damn disc! lol
Live Free or Die
Banned
PSN is experiencing high traffic again. That could be why. Someone posted a tweet from Sony in a different thread.
This kinda bothers me. I love knowing how much time i spend on my gamins sessions and how much hours i've invested in a game
Muffdraul
Member
Just to make sure I understand correctly- you don't have to manually choose to install games on PS4, right? They just automatically do whenever you insert a game disc the first time?
came home to install 1.51 (since i have all my settings on to download updates)...
come out of standby, and surprise, it didn't download! double checked settings and everything is fine to download in standby. whatever, it's only 300mb....estimated download time 3hours?!? good old psn.
edit: nm, resogun launched after pressing update later THREE times. wtf.
come out of standby, and surprise, it didn't download! double checked settings and everything is fine to download in standby. whatever, it's only 300mb....estimated download time 3hours?!? good old psn.
edit: nm, resogun launched after pressing update later THREE times. wtf.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Ah, okay. Thanks. I cannot wait until the servers are totally flushed out. I'm expecting worse around Christmas time. :/
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I really hope Sony gets some more servers online soon. This is a bit annoying.
Darryl M R
Member
I went all out and bought the BeoPlay H3, I heard good things about them though they are pretty expensive. There is a 3 year warranty along with them so I can replace them whenever. Super comfortable and great sounds. Though most earphones should sound decent enough where you don't need to go all out.
They actually were really painful for my neck. I'm not a big fan of big clunky headphones. I honestly think Sony hit a gold mine that they don't even recognize. People like me who do not like buying these heavy "gaming headsets" can purchase nice earphones that allow me to sound whore (the BeoPlay H3 have dynamic sound where it can let you know in which direction sounds are coming from).
Correct, every time you insert a game it looks to see if it's installed. If it's not, it'll install it automatically. You're able to play once enough of it is installed and it continues to install in the background as long as the disc is inserted.
I'm not sure if the game continues to install when you are not playing the game but the disc is inserted. I would assume so.
Spine_Ripper
Member
Turned mine on just now, and downloaded the 1.51 update in 30 seconds. Halfway through installing now. I clicked on "more details" for patch notes, but it opened up the browser to the web page that simply states "increases stability" or something along those lines. Hopefully this makes PSN work better for everyone (been working great for me with minor hiccups here and there)
and Battlefield 4 works now
Lovely Salsa
Banned
Ah amazon are sneaky bastards
Send 1 broken game and 1 working game on the B1G1 offer to us international buyers because they know there's nothing we can do
I'll just enjoy knack then
Maybe I'll buy killzone again when the price drops
Send 1 broken game and 1 working game on the B1G1 offer to us international buyers because they know there's nothing we can do
I'll just enjoy knack then
Maybe I'll buy killzone again when the price drops
I own Killzone, ACIV, LEGO Marvel, and BF4. I haven't even opened BF4, but Killzone, ACV, and LEGO Marvel are all great.
On the PSN front, Resogun is awsome, as is Flower and Sound Shapes. So far, I'm very, very satisfied with my machine. Looking forward to more games next year for sure, but for a launch, this is better than other launches I've experienced (Vita not-withstanding, which has been my favorite launch; I had over 10 games to play launch day on the Vita. It was great).
Is it just me, or do the voice commands on PS4 work better when you're alone? I've tried to demo them a few times with friends, and it seems to be hit and miss from time to time, but solo is works 100% of the time. User error?
That said, I like the prompts to show you what options are available with voice commands. Great touch.
That said, I like the prompts to show you what options are available with voice commands. Great touch.
Sinthor
Gold Member
Well, I truly have enjoyed my PS4 so far. Resogun is cool, Killzone is STUNNING and fun and COD was great too. I don't get people hating on COD. I thought the graphics were great, the framerate never stuttered on me and it was very fun. The only complaint I might have had was that the game seemed awfully short, but oh well. It's been a blast so far. Really liking the PS4 and it's games and I'm very impressed by the system. I have the PS Eye as well and the facial recognition and voice recognition has been pretty much flawless so far as well. Good job, Sony!
Lovely Salsa
Banned
I'm actually enjoying knack
looks beautiful as well
looks beautiful as well
Mine didn't download either! It just did in the last three minutes though so at least I'm getting good speeds. Did anyone's system actually download the update while in suspend mode?
Mister Negative
Member
I'm not getting my console til Christmas, but I picked up a DS4 so I have another controller to use with my PS3 and to hold myself over. I'll largely just echo what others have said. Feels great in the hand. Analog sticks are tiny, but I like how tight they feel. Zero deadzone. R1 and L1 are extremely satisfying to press. Triggers are not as springy as I would like, but are extremely comfortable. I think they actually feel largely the same as the DS3 triggers, but they're really made better by the fact that they now have a satisfying stop point. Would rate them just a step below 360 triggers. Option and share button seem a little too recessed into the controller. Face buttons seem different for sure, seem to have a shorter travel time, but I can't tell if I prefer them or not.
All-in-all, really happy with how it feels. Very comfortable to hold and a vast improvement over the DS3. Materials feel great, just feels like a real solid piece of hardware.
Now, if only my micro-USB cord would get here so I could use it.
All-in-all, really happy with how it feels. Very comfortable to hold and a vast improvement over the DS3. Materials feel great, just feels like a real solid piece of hardware.
Now, if only my micro-USB cord would get here so I could use it.
Updated my list. Not in any particular order, as you can tell
- Release dedicated apps for Twitch, YouTube and Google Drive. Also allow users to upload captures to YouTube and Google Drive with the Share button and Share menu
- Allow users to transfer captures to and from USB storage
- Allow users to format USB storage devices in order to store game installs and game add-ons
- Allow users to save screen shots as JPEG or PNG files
- Allow users to capture video at 1080p and/ or 60 frames per second
- Enable and simplify batch selections by a single press of a button (eg. Selecting friends for party invites, deleting content, uploading captures, ect)
- Create a dedicated icon and/ or folder for local and uploaded captures on the main menu. Also allow users to easily view their friend's uploaded captures via the same dedicated section on the main menu or through their friends profile page.
- Allow users to view uploaded captures (screen shots and videos), via a dedicated section on the PlayStation mobile app. Also allow users to view captures uploaded by friends, as well
- Give users the option to enable push notifications for the PlayStation app on iOS and Android devices.
- Create separate folders and/ or sections for games, demos and other media, on the main menu. Also allow users to organize and sort aforementioned content
- Enable the option for users to view all content and information (games, media, captures, menu options, ect) in either a list or thumbnail format
- Allow users to navigate and interact with the main menu with the controllers touch pad.
- Include all the Screen and Sound options in the initial console setup (eg. Resolution, screen size, RGB, ect)
- Allow users the ability to pause downloads and sort priority. This should also be made possible for uploads as well
- Allow users to open and access notification pop ups (eg. Invitations, messages, downloads, ect) by pressing the PS button.
- Require all developers to include detailed change log information in their games Update History
- Allow users to display their PSN ID on the main menu, instead of their real name.
- Decrease latency for capture notifications. Also, make it easier for users to distinguish when video capture begins and ends.
- Improve video capture by clearly notifying and allowing users the ability to save the previous or next 15 minutes of game play.
- Allow users the ability to record game play continuously (until manually ended by the user) in 15 minute increments. Also allow the option to make the system end recording once the15 minute limit has been reached, thus discontinuing any further recording.
- Require demos for all PSN downloadable titles (Users would essentially download the full game, but only have limited access until it is purchased).
- Enable the PS4 to automatically synch trophies online in the background, as they are unlocked
- Allow users to enable or disable notifications in the Whats New section
- Give users the option to enable notification sound effects through the controllers speakers
- Allow users to change the color of the main menu background. Also allow users to use custom wallpapers.
- Release additional animated background effects and pieces of music for the main menu
- Allow users to dim or disable the controllers light bar
- Allow users to select favorites, tag, pin, flag and/ or add stars to items, for easy and fast access. (eg. Users can choose specific games that are played regularly or friends who they spend more time with) Also, create a dedicated section, on the main menu, for all favorite items and friends
- Allow users to hide or delete place holder and/ or preinstalled content (eg. Play Room, Music Unlimited, Netflix, Hulu, ect)
- Include the controllers battery charge on the top portion of the main menu. Also allow users to display the battery charge as a percentage instead of an icon
- Create and release additional PSN avatars.
- Create a notification that shows when friends are online. Also give users the ability to disable this feature
- Allow users to set themselves as Busy or Away when online. Also allow users to create and save short, custom statuses as well.
- Enable local MP3 playback on the PS4 and allow users to play MP3 files while using applications (eg. Games, PS Store, web browser, ect). Also enable local support and playback for MKV container files. Lastly, enable media access and playback via USB storage, the PS Vita and/ or DLNA (eg. PCs, media servers, ect)
- Enable support to display the main menu and all of its assets in 3D, on 3D TVs
- Make highlighted menu items brighter, solid or given some kind of effect that is easier to distinguish them from the background and non-selected items
- Give users the ability to configure custom Share button functions (eg. Screenshot, video and menu)
- Enable and integrate game invitations through the main menu
- Allow the PS4 to resume a suspended application after it wakes up from Stand By mode.
- Give users the option to allow the PS4 to automatically boot a disc when powered on
- Release dedicated apps for Twitch, YouTube and Google Drive. Also allow users to upload captures to YouTube and Google Drive with the Share button and Share menu
- Allow users to transfer captures to and from USB storage
- Allow users to format USB storage devices in order to store game installs and game add-ons
- Allow users to save screen shots as JPEG or PNG files
- Allow users to capture video at 1080p and/ or 60 frames per second
- Enable and simplify batch selections by a single press of a button (eg. Selecting friends for party invites, deleting content, uploading captures, ect)
- Create a dedicated icon and/ or folder for local and uploaded captures on the main menu. Also allow users to easily view their friend's uploaded captures via the same dedicated section on the main menu or through their friends profile page.
- Allow users to view uploaded captures (screen shots and videos), via a dedicated section on the PlayStation mobile app. Also allow users to view captures uploaded by friends, as well
- Give users the option to enable push notifications for the PlayStation app on iOS and Android devices.
- Create separate folders and/ or sections for games, demos and other media, on the main menu. Also allow users to organize and sort aforementioned content
- Enable the option for users to view all content and information (games, media, captures, menu options, ect) in either a list or thumbnail format
- Allow users to navigate and interact with the main menu with the controllers touch pad.
- Include all the Screen and Sound options in the initial console setup (eg. Resolution, screen size, RGB, ect)
- Allow users the ability to pause downloads and sort priority. This should also be made possible for uploads as well
- Allow users to open and access notification pop ups (eg. Invitations, messages, downloads, ect) by pressing the PS button.
- Require all developers to include detailed change log information in their games Update History
- Allow users to display their PSN ID on the main menu, instead of their real name.
- Decrease latency for capture notifications. Also, make it easier for users to distinguish when video capture begins and ends.
- Improve video capture by clearly notifying and allowing users the ability to save the previous or next 15 minutes of game play.
- Allow users the ability to record game play continuously (until manually ended by the user) in 15 minute increments. Also allow the option to make the system end recording once the15 minute limit has been reached, thus discontinuing any further recording.
- Require demos for all PSN downloadable titles (Users would essentially download the full game, but only have limited access until it is purchased).
- Enable the PS4 to automatically synch trophies online in the background, as they are unlocked
- Allow users to enable or disable notifications in the Whats New section
- Give users the option to enable notification sound effects through the controllers speakers
- Allow users to change the color of the main menu background. Also allow users to use custom wallpapers.
- Release additional animated background effects and pieces of music for the main menu
- Allow users to dim or disable the controllers light bar
- Allow users to select favorites, tag, pin, flag and/ or add stars to items, for easy and fast access. (eg. Users can choose specific games that are played regularly or friends who they spend more time with) Also, create a dedicated section, on the main menu, for all favorite items and friends
- Allow users to hide or delete place holder and/ or preinstalled content (eg. Play Room, Music Unlimited, Netflix, Hulu, ect)
- Include the controllers battery charge on the top portion of the main menu. Also allow users to display the battery charge as a percentage instead of an icon
- Create and release additional PSN avatars.
- Create a notification that shows when friends are online. Also give users the ability to disable this feature
- Allow users to set themselves as Busy or Away when online. Also allow users to create and save short, custom statuses as well.
- Enable local MP3 playback on the PS4 and allow users to play MP3 files while using applications (eg. Games, PS Store, web browser, ect). Also enable local support and playback for MKV container files. Lastly, enable media access and playback via USB storage, the PS Vita and/ or DLNA (eg. PCs, media servers, ect)
- Enable support to display the main menu and all of its assets in 3D, on 3D TVs
- Make highlighted menu items brighter, solid or given some kind of effect that is easier to distinguish them from the background and non-selected items
- Give users the ability to configure custom Share button functions (eg. Screenshot, video and menu)
- Enable and integrate game invitations through the main menu
- Allow the PS4 to resume a suspended application after it wakes up from Stand By mode.
- Give users the option to allow the PS4 to automatically boot a disc when powered on
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Agreed. I highly disagree with the reviews.
Gamespawn
Member
Yeah. Shutdown and cold boot. Happened to me the other day. Everything's fine now.
TriniTrin
war of titties grampa
We cant do this now? :[ i thought we could!
my PS4 bundle from BJs showed up, with an unexpected bonus. That's a lot of killzones.
two Killzone? You can sell one and get another game:-D
That's my plan! Anyone know the best way to do this?
Did it 3 times in a row. Still didn't connect.
TriniTrin
war of titties grampa
Honestly we need to tweet this post to Yoshida
I sent it to him. But please, by all means hit him up too.
BadAss2961
Member
Great list... These two are top priority for me.
PoweredBySoy
Banned
Quoting this out of desire.
Gamespawn
Member
Try unplugging your router and waiting 30 seconds before reconnecting. Are you getting a decent signal with any of your other devices?
Also, try and unplug it for 10 minutes (PS4). I heard a mod say it as a common fix.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Good list PXG. I like a lot of those suggestions. Especially the one about allowing PS home Button as a contextual press for whatever message, trophy, notification ect..
I feel like this one is going to be the new (ps3 clock) one:
- Include the controllers battery charge on the top portion of the main menu. Also allow users to display the battery charge as a percentage instead of an icon
I feel like this one is going to be the new (ps3 clock) one:
- Include the controllers battery charge on the top portion of the main menu. Also allow users to display the battery charge as a percentage instead of an icon
FunkyPajamas
Member
Make it happen @famousmortimer!
MiamiWesker
Member
And if you so happen to be away the moment that message appears. I had my controller shut down on me out of nowhere cause I missed the message. When playing you have no clue when the charge is done without having to check the ps button
Your avatar is my PSN avatar. I like it.
Pop
Member
Yes
I enjoyed it a lot. Haven't tried co-op yet, need to get on that.
Hell Yeah
razgriz417
Member
Next week is gonna murder the servers, but agreed they need a ton more
IAmRandom31
Banned
Main gripe for me right now is ... why isn't the blue LED the main ON LED? Everytime that blue LED lights up during startup I feel a sense of loss when it is replaced by the white.
I wanted the blue LED to be the one you saw all the time. Glorious looking system vertical and that blue LED is godlike.
Also, 1080p uncompressed PNG image capability, saved to HDD and uploaded to anywhere you like please Sony.
Same with videos. Allow local storage of saved captures and uploading wherever you want.
I wanted the blue LED to be the one you saw all the time. Glorious looking system vertical and that blue LED is godlike.
Also, 1080p uncompressed PNG image capability, saved to HDD and uploaded to anywhere you like please Sony.
Same with videos. Allow local storage of saved captures and uploading wherever you want.
Lordwindowlicker
Member
petethepanda
Member
I swear I keep losing my most recent Knack save data when I play via RP and then play on the PS4 the next day. The last two times I've lost at least fifteen minutes of progress.
pharmboy044
Member
So this remote downloading from the website and have it download on your PS4 is pretty awesome.