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PS4 Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]

SJRB

Gold Member
Installing 1.51 right now, that ambient music in the menu was amazing. Fucking sexy UI.

So where have they hidden the PS Plus code? I can't find it anywhere.
 

Bumhead

Banned
Are certain features disabled right now?

My What's New section is blank and I feel like there's supposed to be like a social media section below each game as you navigate through the UI? I'm assuming both have been sacrificed to smooth the launch over. I hope they get that back up soon. As much as I like the UI, it feels a little empty compared to the pre-launch footage of what it's meant to look like.
 

SJRB

Gold Member
Are certain features disabled right now?

My What's New section is blank and I feel like there's supposed to be like a social media section below each game as you navigate through the UI? I'm assuming both have been sacrificed to smooth the launch over. I hope they get that back up soon. As much as I like the UI, it feels a little empty compared to the pre-launch footage of what it's meant to look like.

That was disabled to reduce the workload on the servers and preventing PSN from crashing. They will get back up once the Europe launch is over.
 

viveks86

Member
Are certain features disabled right now?

My What's New section is blank and I feel like there's supposed to be like a social media section below each game as you navigate through the UI? I'm assuming both have been sacrificed to smooth the launch over. I hope they get that back up soon. As much as I like the UI, it feels a little empty compared to the pre-launch footage of what it's meant to look like.

That was disabled to reduce the workload on the servers and preventing PSN from crashing. They will get back up once the Europe launch is over.

This. They have preemptively disabled it. It crapped out during the NA launch. It works fine now. It should be back up for EU within a week.
 
To those who have Shadow Fall…

A few basic 101 tips…

- Use your OWL a LOT. Especially it's shield ability.
- Shoot in bursts and generally switch weapons instead of reloading.
- Swap your pistol for one of the other Assault rifles or shotties whenever you can.
- Press up on the d-pad constantly for checkpoint marker viewings.
- Hold right on the d-pad for a few seconds to see through walls (but not too long that it gives you away).
- In the dark areas, swipe up for OWL fire mode, and just keep pressing L1 to order him around. Then hold L1 to bring him back. He will be your guiding torch light.
- Stealth is better than all out guns blazing.
- Listen carefully for tasks. Sometimes you'll be fighting waves and waves of enemies unless you heard the command telling you what to do next (e.g. get in the ship).
- Crouch to use the cover system where you can. It will auto cover behind low walls.

Thanks.
 

Carbonox

Member
So I set it up so that only PSN name displays and yet when I look at group chats or other things, it still shows my real name. Is that how it displays to Friends or is this only displaying my full name to me but it shows only PSN name to my Friends?
 

LiquidMetal14

hide your water-based mammals
So I set it up so that only PSN name displays and yet when I look at group chats or other things, it still shows my full name. Is that how it displays to Friends or is this only displaying my full name to me?

You have to have your name requested for it to show to others.
 

Vizzeh

Banned
So if I set it to only showing my PSN name and not my full name, it will only show my PSN name to my Friends but show my real name for my eyes only? Sorry, just wanted to clarify haha.

Real name is only visible to people you sent a real name request too.
 

MMaRsu

Member
There should be a 14 day PS+ trial available to use on the PSN store itself. There is at least for Ireland and UK.

If you have a creditcard then yeah :/.

Thats why im asking if there is a code in the bf4 box cause if not I might return it. If I cant play online that game is useless.
 

Tunesmith

formerly "chigiri"
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Woooooo

(It says 14 day trial included on the box, if there's a code inside I can give it away (EU code) as I already have used one. Gimme a moment)
 

McHuj

Member
Slightly disturbing to see the pope linked to advertising... especially one trying to be as humble as the current one.

The story is wrong, that's not his summer residence, just a museum. I'm not even sure it's owned by the Vatican.
 

Danziger

Member
Auguri compaesano, anche se la PS3 bianca è più bella della 4 :lol

Luckily enough my hunger for PS4/One is approximately zero. So much to play on current gen consoles!

Grazie!!! :)

Mha... non so, sono belle tutte e due secondo me :-D


Thanks!!! :)

Mha... I do not know, both are nice in my opinion: D
 

Number45

Member
So, has anyone found a way of extending the camera cable? I need at least a couple more feet to have it where I need it and hide the cable.
 

Moobabe

Member
Some (maybe stupid questions)

What colour should the light be while my PS4 is on? I'm paranoid..

Where is the download list?

Can I customise my main.. menu(?)

Also I got 2 copies of AC4 in my fixed pack (not a question but even so)
 

Yoday

Member
Pro Tip:

Don't get rid of the PS4's box, as it is quite possibly the greatest console carrying case I have ever owned! I went to visit family for Thanksgiving today, and everything just slips right back into the box nice and snug with zero hassle. Just slip the cardboard braces back on the console, put it in it's place, and then there is a dedicated compartment for the small amount of cords and the controller. As a bonus, there is already a handle built in too. So yeah, hold onto that thing just in case.

Thanks Sony!
 

Danziger

Member
PS4 il really fantastic!

DS4 is amazing and i love it!

PSN work perfectly, i'm downloading Resogun, Trine 2 and Contrast!!

No problem compared to what happened with the U.S. launch!!!


I love my PS4!!!!
 

HORRORSHØW

Member
Some (maybe stupid questions)

What colour should the light be while my PS4 is on? I'm paranoid..

Where is the download list?

Can I customise my main.. menu(?)

Also I got 2 copies of AC4 in my fixed pack (not a question but even so)
The light strip should be white while the PS4 is in use. It turns blue while it's powering on, and it stays orange while in standby.

The Library is the de facto download list now.

You cannot customize the main menu, unfortunately.
 

kizzmaul

Neo Member
Yeah I got my PS4 now, it is so fast. I just have one issue: how can I make HDMi link to turn off my receiver and TV after entering standby mode? It turns them on happily, but not off.
 

Suirrad

Member
Pro Tip:

Don't get rid of the PS4's box, as it is quite possibly the greatest console carrying case I have ever owned! I went to visit family for Thanksgiving today, and everything just slips right back into the box nice and snug with zero hassle. Just slip the cardboard braces back on the console, put it in it's place, and then there is a dedicated compartment for the small amount of cords and the controller. As a bonus, there is already a handle built in too. So yeah, hold onto that thing just in case.

Thanks Sony!

Yep, been doin this same thing every weekend since launch. I even wrap the plastic around it and slip the controller back in the plastic it came in everytime :p
 
Some (maybe stupid questions)

What colour should the light be while my PS4 is on? I'm paranoid..

Where is the download list?

Can I customise my main.. menu(?)

Also I got 2 copies of AC4 in my fixed pack (not a question but even so)

In addition to the ones mentioned above, there's also Amber when in standby.

The Library icon at the end of the main bar is where it'll list the PS4 games, you can also re-download them from there.

We can't. At least not yet.
 

Daedalux

Neo Member
Guys, another Euro-dude to join the gang!

I just love it.. :D

The thing is, as I bought it it for my little brother aswell (for xmas and his bday on the 24th of December) I will have to endure the wait until 24th of December.

It's sitting wrapped by my side, could you endure the pain???? x_x
 

Moobabe

Member
In addition to the ones mentioned above, there's also Amber when in standby.

The Library icon at the end of the main bar is where it'll list the PS4 games, you can also re-download them from there.

We can't. At least not yet.

I mean like - if I own Flower, Sound Shapes etc - how do I get them? Or do I have to "purchase" them for them to show up?

Thanks all
 
Went to gamestop for black Friday and waited in hopes of a PS4. Turns out they had they some. They started handing out papers for people who would get them when they open. They had six and I was seventh in line . . .
 

SJRB

Gold Member
Just a quick tip for something that caught me by unpleasant surprise:

If at one point you had PS Plus, regardless of when or how long, the 14 day trial will not work. It simply won't let you get past the redeem screen. There's no message of error, it will simply refuse to progress.


Which is a dick move, I might add. Not sure why they're doing this.
 
Fucking hell, I'm stuck in the army this weekend like an idiot. I hope there's something left next weekend. These pictures and impressions really ruin my day even more.

Hate to tell this to you but it's unlikely there will be any stock left in Finland after today... your best chance is to find a store that takes new preorders for the next available batch. For example, Stockmann offered this chance to those people who were left empty handed earlier this morning. No idea when they might get more stock though.
 
Just a quick tip for something that caught me by unpleasant surprise:

If at one point you had PS Plus, regardless of when or how long, the 14 day trial will not work. It simply won't let you get past the redeem screen. There's no message of error, it will simply refuse to progress.


Which is a dick move, I might add. Not sure why they're doing this.

Yea seems silly, it's not as if those 14 days added on top of our subscriptions would kill them...
 
Sooooo, not complaining or anything, but a couple of things:

The dashboard/UI/whatever is very very basic at the moment. Will they add stuff in such as wallpaper/ability to change the background colour? I liked that on the PS3.

Also, is the store down for anyone else just now? And why can't I open my library? It worked earlier, but now it just hangs on a blank screen (just the wallpaper in the background). It doesn't crash the system though, my games just never appear. I press the PS button and get back to the dash.
 

Copenap

Member
Now that I'm not in the waiting crew anymore my first impression. System looks super nice. Did wooble when placing it where it belongs for the next years ^^

The three clicks I had to do in order to navigate to the update felt really nice :>
 
Sooooo, not complaining or anything, but a couple of things:

The dashboard/UI/whatever is very very basic at the moment. Will they add stuff in such as wallpaper/ability to change the background colour? I liked that on the PS3.

Also, is the store down for anyone else just now? And why can't I open my library? It worked earlier, but now it just hangs on a blank screen (just the wallpaper in the background). It doesn't crash the system though, my games just never appear. I press the PS button and get back to the dash.

Coming back in a few days after the servers have dealth with the initial volume
 
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