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

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aen0

Neo Member
LiquidMetal14 said:
It has a persistent online presence Akamai is used in a lot of sites to stream video such as NFL.com. It has to ping the network for you to stay online so there is likely activity happening all the time.
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Are you sure? I don't think online persistence need 30 kB/s of constant bandwidth... More one or two ping every minute or so.

And my PS3 does not do that.
 
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mercenar1e

Member
I just downloaded and played War Thunder using my European account.. Looks just as good as the PC running very high settings. I do have some complaints that I'd like to get some opinions on. Is It just me or does the gameplay seem a bit jittery, minor lag? The interface and menu is also slow to load up.. Is it something that can be addressed with patches or has the game hit limitations?
 
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crazygambit

Member
MoogleWizard said:
Sorry for the dumb question, but how do I pause downloads? I'm downloading Contrast and it's taking ages. I want to pause the download so I can switch the system off but the only option I get is "delete"?
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Why would you need to pause to turn the system off? You don't. I suggest putting the console on standby mode so it's downloaded and install the next time you turn it on.
 
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MoogleWizard

Member
Tc91 said:
Don't think you can pause them at the minute :/
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crazygambit said:
Why would you need to pause to turn the system off? You don't. I suggest putting the console on standby mode so it's downloaded and install the next time you turn it on.
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Oh well, guess I'll just switch it off then. I want to move the system and need to unplug the AC adaptor, that's why I wanted to turn it off. I read about someone bricking his Wii U when he unplugged it while it was downloading and installing something in standby. That's why I was hesitating. I know it's a different system but I'm always careful with newly launched hardware lol.
 
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PaulLFC

Member
As usual FIFA is a buggy mess. The share function actually works for getting the last 15 minutes, but maybe you'd like to upload a goal you've just scored? Well we're going to kick you off the EA servers and end your match part way through then.

Happened to me twice now, as soon as you resume FIFA after starting the clip upload, "You have been disconnected from the EA servers". Welcome to the main menu. Oh, you were half way through a match and just wanted to upload a goal? Tough.
 
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cuzintheboss

Banned
Ok so today i put my ps4 on standby mode and when i woke it up it was INSTANT. Before when it was on standby mode it would take like 20 seconds to wake up. Anyone else notice this or was this normal.
 
drkOne

drkOne

Member
My digital AC4 was having issues installing Sequence 4.
Is there any way to install the full game outside of the game?
I deleted it and am now redownloading. I think it'll just download the 4GB minimum, and continue downloading and installing the rest as I play it.
Any way I can force it to fully download and install before I launch it?
 
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Psychoward

Banned
Still getting E-82305F13 whenever I go to upload screenshots or video, even though it was working fine the first few days and it still captures video and screenshots.

Also how does recording work? Because I'm definitely not getting "the last 15 minutes of gameplay", it starts the recording when I double tap share...
 
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Nyx

Member
I keep getting downloads stopping and going corrupted.

Some games got done after several tries, but f.e. Warframe and War Thunder I just can't download completely.

Could this be due to PSN being smashed or something on my side?
 
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Copenap

Member
Played around with the settings a little bit, can someone tell me what difference it makes to chose the main audio output? Doesn't matter whether I chise hdmi or optical, both my tv and my audii set up play back the sounds in both cases???
 
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ElTorro

I wanted to dominate the living room. Then I took an ESRAM in the knee.
Is it possible to patch a game without starting it? So far, every patch download has been started only after I started the game.
 
SJRB

SJRB

Gold Member
Anastacio said:
Where is Warframe?

Next week also?
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Warframe is up in the EU store.


Tried a bit of War Thunder just now. The controls in that game are super weird. The left stick is basically a mouse pointer - you move it somewhere and the plane just sort of follows. Never seen controls like this before, even doing a basic 180 turn is weird as hell. Visually stunning though, I might add.
 
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KingofGourds

Member
Just set up a US PSN/Amazon combo here UK-side, tested it all with a $10 card. Redeemed no problem. Bought flower. Plays fine on my main UK account.

Huzzah!
 
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ScaryMovies

Member
Not really sure if this is the right place to ask this, so sorry if it's somewhat off topic..

I'm Norwegian, and made a US PSN account when I got my PS4. I then decided to buy a couple of $50 PSN cards off Amazon.
The first order cleared just fine, so a few hours later I decided to buy a second card. I then got this email:

Greetings from Amazon.com.

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to process your pending order(s), including order #$50 PSN gift card. To avoid cancellation of your order(s), we request that you fax us a copy of the billing statement associated with the debit or credit card provided as payment. Our fax number is 001-206-266-1838 when faxing from outside the US, or 206-266-1838 from within the US. This statement should include the following information:

* Name as it appears on your credit or debit card
* Address on file with the card issuer
* The customer service phone number for your financial institution

On your fax, please provide the email address used when placing your order and the order number you received in your email confirmation.

Do note that the statement must be sent via fax as we are unable to interpret attachments via email. Please also note that you will be unable to access your Amazon.com account as it has been placed on hold pending receipt of your fax. Please do not place a new order or open a new account as this may result in additional delays.

If you are unable to send the fax, please ask the issuer of your debit or credit card to contact us so we may verify your account details. The card issuer can reach us via the above fax number. The fax should include the name, phone number and fax number of a specific representative with whom we can correspond if necessary.

Please don't hesitate to email us should you have any questions, and thank you for your interest in shopping at Amazon.com.

Sincerely,

Account Specialist
Amazon.com
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I have no problems giving them the info, but the address on file with my card issuer will obviously differ from my billing details on Amazon.. How much of a problem will that be?
Is this it to confirm that I live in the US, or is it to confirm that I'm the card holder?
 
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B-Dex

Member
drkOne said:
My digital AC4 was having issues installing Sequence 4.
Is there any way to install the full game outside of the game?
I deleted it and am now redownloading. I think it'll just download the 4GB minimum, and continue downloading and installing the rest as I play it.
Any way I can force it to fully download and install before I launch it?
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Yeah just don't play it till it's done downloading. Hit the option button it will tell you how many gbs are done dling.
 
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KingofGourds

Member
ScaryMovies said:
Amazon woes.
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Dang! Right after I post congratulating myself on doing this same thing (well, I haven't bought any $50 cards yet...).

Are you using Amazon just for PSN? Because there are definitely sites that you can buy Digi-code US PSN cards from that won't ask any questions if Amazon becomes a no-go.
 
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ScaryMovies

Member
KingofGourds said:
Dang! Right after I post congratulating myself on doing this same thing (well, I haven't bought any $50 cards yet...).

Are you using Amazon just for PSN? Because there are definitely sites that you can buy Digi-code US PSN cards from that won't ask any questions if Amazon becomes a no-go.
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I've used my US Amazon account for PSN only, yeah.
 
Melchiah

Melchiah

Member
Managed to share a bigger image on FB now, but the trophies still don't show there. The image sharing got me thinking, that it'll probably be a spoiler goldmine in the future, when more people have the system. =/
 
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Moz La Punk

Member
Also posted this in the waiting thread but it fits more here I guess.

Moz La Punk said:
Warning, overly positive post incoming.

Got the thing since yesterday, felt really special as people in the shop were asking for the console and they were told they were all sold out. It was in a brown box but I packed it out in the shop. I said because the PS4 box has a handle so its easier to carry it home, but fuck that, I just wanted to walk through my city with a PS4.

Had no problem setting it up, had to wait until midnight before I could sign in PSN (as expected with console launches). Works like a charm.

I have:
Killzone
Knack
Assassins Creed 4
Battlefield 4
COD Ghosts
Resogun
Contrast

Tried out everything except COD and Contrast. Could write pages about all games but Im too busy playing. Already played some games the past few weeks because we have a PS4 at the office (I write about games for some websites) so I already knew Resogun is awesome and Knack is meh, but still.

Biggest surprise? How much Im enjoying the stream/twitch option. Love to do it, already did it for hours now and will be doing it all day tomorrow. (twitch channel is http://www.twitch.tv/mozlapunk/ , but beware I talk in Dutch).

Ive always been a big Nintendo fan, enjoyed the hell out of playstation and ps2, but I have to say last gen I swayed to Xbox 360 more (although I always have all consoles, so I also had the PS3). But I can really see the PS4 becoming my main system. It just feels perfect, can't really describe it. Not a sony fanboy in any way but slowly turning into one I guess.

Of course there are things that could be better. Better twitch streaming quality and ability to save your streams for instance. Some niggles in the OS that need to be streamlined. Haven't tried out watching blu rays and its important to me (have a big collection).

But all in all, I'm very impressed and loving the experience. Took monday and tuesday off work. Monday Ill also have to go to the dentist and go look at a house (me and my gf are in the market to buy one), but other than that, I'm up for a further three games of gaming heaven.

Enjoy all! I will for sure.
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ElTorro

I wanted to dominate the living room. Then I took an ESRAM in the knee.
ChainsawFilms said:
Possibly by selecting it in the Notifications area?
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It only downloads and thereafter becomes selectable in the Notifications area after I start the game for the first time. I'd prefer that it would look for updates as soon as installation starts.
 
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Ninja Scooter

Member
I wonder if the launch success is catching some publishers off guard. Maybe we will get some quick and dirty ports of recent games that have PC releases like Batman Arkham Orgins or Payday 2. Wanted to try both of those out but not sure if I want to hook the PS3 back up just to play them. Those kinds of games could really fill out the early 2014 release calendar.
 
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pharmboy044

Member
MoogleWizard said:
Sorry for the dumb question, but how do I pause downloads? I'm downloading Contrast and it's taking ages. I want to pause the download so I can switch the system off but the only option I get is "delete"?
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You can't currently pause downloads but put your system in standby and it should still download and install in the background.
Edit: lol, I didn't realize you needed to unplug and move the system. Ignore what I said earlier.
 
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DagsJT

Member
FFS. Just bought BF4 from Amazon, but redeemed on the PS4 itself rather than on the website. And got the same screen saying the code is fine and click to download but the button doesn't do anything. Checking the website, the code has gone through onto my account and is showing fine there but the PS4 just wont acknowledge NBA or BF4 despite the website account confirming them!

What a mess.
 
Melchiah

Melchiah

Member
I wish I could change it how the system always asks if I'm a new user, when I activate the controller, as there isn't going to be another user on my system. Minor nuisance, but it's already starting to annoy me after doing it a handful of times during these two days.
 
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DagsJT

Member
DagsJT said:
FFS. Just bought BF4 from Amazon, but redeemed on the PS4 itself rather than on the website. And got the same screen saying the code is fine and click to download but the button doesn't do anything. Checking the website, the code has gone through onto my account and is showing fine there but the PS4 just wont acknowledge NBA or BF4 despite the website account confirming them!

What a mess.
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Right, I'm stuck here. Any advice?

Long story. I bought NBA 2k14 PS4 digital from Amazon earlier. I redeemed the code on the Sony website and it shows fine, but doesn't show in my library on the PS4. Tried all kinds but the console won't see it.

I've just now bought the PS3 digital of Battlefield 4, redeemed that on my console and got the same screen as with NBA saying the code was successful with a button to download but the button was greyed. I then bought the upgrade pass for BF4, which activated the download button and BF4 is now downloading fine.

Which makes me wonder if Amazon have messed up and sent me a PS3 code instead for NBA. The game shows in my library on the website but doesn't say what version the game is for. And trying to redeem the code on the console gives me a greyed out download button, suggesting I can't download because it's not the right system.

I've emailed Amazon and tried to explain but really, I've used the code so not sure what Amazon will do here.

Nightmare :(

Edit:

http://www.amazon.com/ps4-but-only-...cm_cd_dp_tp_cq?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B00GT3PEM6

FFS! Nice one, Amazon.

DO NOT BUY NBA 2k14 DIGITAL FROM AMAZON!
 
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Badgerst3

Member
Melchiah said:
I wish I could change it how the system always asks if I'm a new user, when I activate the controller, as there isn't going to be another user on my system. Minor nuisance, but it's already starting to annoy me after doing it a handful of times during these two days.
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I recall there is an automatic primary user log in.

I think it's system settings- adjust devices-controller- auto login. Or something close.
 
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Quick Mustard

Member
Anyone who's got Assassin's Creed 4, can they confirm if theres this weird, shimmering effect when near the grass and tree's?

Near impossible to describe what I mean, but when you move about in highly dense areas of foliage it kind of, shimmers?

I dont think its my PS4 as all my other games are fine, and I think I've seen this before in other games on the 360 and PS3, but it's bugging me.

Again, its a weird shimmering, some might say flickering effect when moving around in the tree areas.
 
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