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PS4 Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]
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I finally realized how much better the dual shock 4 is than the DS3. I always liked the DS3 and never had problems with it was pretty much perfect for me. But today i went back to PS3 to start playing dishonored and omg the thumbsticks on the PS3 are crap. I have no clue how i used them before.
But man the DS3 has some amazing battery life. I have no idea what sony did the DS4 but the battery needs to be improved like its been said 100x.
Yes they are. Look again, unless something went wrong on the store recently they should be there.
But man the DS3 has some amazing battery life. I have no idea what sony did the DS4 but the battery needs to be improved like its been said 100x.
Yes they are. Look again, unless something went wrong on the store recently they should be there.
Those are just microtransactions. I think the f2P games are in their own 'free to play' section in the store
Detective gaf never fails.
Are you in Germany? I don't think it's allowed to make those games available for free (rating related?) in Germany, hence there's a small charge that's covered with in-game currency.
michaelius
Banned
Probably was asked already but anyone tried connecting old usb controlers or arcade stick to PS4 ?
Good point. I think they are 2.99 in Germany for some reason.
Don't do that. I love Kinect/Skype etc etc. too. Doesn't make a shill.
That's how they validate that you're 18. German PSN money is USK-18.
Same reason germans don't get a lot of demos of games.
Caught. That sucks, might have to set up my US account after all.
Instead of not offering the free version at all though, Sony should make it available to Plus members to validate the age.
My PS4 doesn't seem to be downloading updates in Standby...
I left it in standby over the weekend but as soon as I turned it on yesterday it started downloading updates for Blacklight and Contrast. Anyone know why it didn't update them whilst in standby?
I have it PS+ and have it enabled in settings btw.
I left it in standby over the weekend but as soon as I turned it on yesterday it started downloading updates for Blacklight and Contrast. Anyone know why it didn't update them whilst in standby?
I have it PS+ and have it enabled in settings btw.
Not sure. I had those updates too and they downloaded in standby fine, installed once I woke the system up. Was it still in standby when you turned it on? My PS4 shut itself down once out of standby mode.
I think it might only check for updates once per day, so if they came out on the day you switched back on, it may not have looked for them yet,
More PAL markets coming up.
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/10/30/playstation-4-the-ultimate-faq/
I dont expect much stock maybe 100k units for them all.More paper launches. Supply stock to the goddamn markets you've already launched in
Hmm maybe not even that maybe 50k at the most.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
So does anyone know what this whole maintenance was for?
Sir British
Banned
More paper launches. Supply stock to the goddamn markets you've already launched in
"Stop supporting other markets, Sony and give those 10k consoles to us!"
Probably rude of me, but I think it's important for Sony to build the gaming market in other countries.
super-famicom
Member
The Japanese PSN store won't be up until the Japanese launch in February, but once it is up you can sign into your PS4 with a Japanese account and access the store. If you want PSN cards (in increments of 3000, 5000, or 10000 yen), you can buy them from Amazon JP. Certain third party retailers will mail you the code (though they all charge a slightly higher price, maybe around 1000 yen more), but Amazon JP themselves do not sell codes like Amazon US does. I don't know yet if Amazon JP will offer a PS4 digital store. PSN cards are widely available in convenience stores here, so if you know someone in Japan, you could ask them to buy a card for you. And Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin is available for preorder on Amazon JP (disc version) for 6,977 yen (around $70, which is about the norm for most console games in Japan).
It gets the PSN stores for those locales up and running as well doesn't it?More paper launches. Supply stock to the goddamn markets you've already launched in
toddhunter
Member
I was going to wait till maybe mid next year to get a PS4 in Australia. I figured it might be a little cheaper then and there would be more games to justify it. My PS3 was still going strong after all and Persona 5! Well that was worth waiting for.
Boom, YLOD. Now I don't know what to do with myself. I can't even go out and buy one :|
Boom, YLOD. Now I don't know what to do with myself. I can't even go out and buy one :|
I still hope Driveclub will be released in late February because 2 first party games in one month would kill sales a bit. Tomb Raider is coming in the end of January and Thief will be end of February too, so at least some good games.
Thanks, may well just get the disc version after seeing some impressions after the game comes out. $70 is still cheaper than a UK retail release after all.
Lé Blade Runner
Member
Thief isn't a sure lock for greatness, though. Tomb Raider, on the other hand, was so good that I just might double-dip and get the PS4 version.
Can't wait for Driveclub and Diablo 3, though.
Cool story bro....
Stephen_drewz
Member
Currently have a PS4 ordered but not expected until late January / early February here in Australia. Has Sony commented at all whether they are going to up the production at all to try get more orders filled over Christmas? I understand there are a lot of orders but it seems very slow, especially given its Christmas.
I guess to put a positive spin on it it's probably better it takes longer and the quality control stays top notch rather then rushing to get more out the door and mistakes happening.
I guess to put a positive spin on it it's probably better it takes longer and the quality control stays top notch rather then rushing to get more out the door and mistakes happening.
Well, you simply press the mute button on your headset.
The mute button on the headset isn't working on PS4 until they patch in proper support for the headset.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Wow, that's weird. Thanks for the tip though!
Yeah, the firmware update can't come soon enough.
ElRenoRaven
Member
Odd. It worked for me the other night. I was in party with a friend and accidentally hit it. He couldn't hear me till I unmuted myself.
It works for me.
as mentioned above, Italy got PS4s.
Amazon.it has some. problem is, they only ship to italian addresses, but therefore you can use this link:
https://www.shoppinginthe.eu/ costs 20€ to ship to "your" address
still cheaper than eBay
Amazon.it has some. problem is, they only ship to italian addresses, but therefore you can use this link:
https://www.shoppinginthe.eu/ costs 20€ to ship to "your" address
still cheaper than eBay
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
I've seen this product mentioned and linked to here before, but what is that device called that allows you to hardwire an ethernet connection between your console and router via electrical outlet. My wi-fi speeds are drastically reduced and I'm looking to get this - since a lot of people have spoken highly about it.
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
Thanks man. Ordered.
The PS4 is directly connected in the entertaiment room while the PS3 is situated downstairs in the living room and we're getting problems loading up movies on netflix and amazon, which is obviously not right. Speed tests indicate the PS3 is only getting about 6 mbps download and 3 Mbps upload and the values should be x4's higher than like my ps4 (which is directly connected).
Weird, it refused to work for me previously, the LED indicating the mute was on was even purple and everything but people could still hear me. But I tested just now in a party with myself and indeed the mute switch does work and turns the LED indicator purple (green when not muted). I guess something was wrong the other time I tested it or it's just glitchy.
SEGAvangelist
Member
So um yeah.
Just need to decide whether I keep it or eBay it.
Ebay it and buy another PS4 with a different game.
FaintColt388301
Member
Yup, I redeemed my free $10 code yesterday
SwiftDeath
Member
So weird thing at work today, a co-worker wants to get a PS4 for her son apparently and was asking people for advice/tips etc.
Felt bad considering how much I've known about stock etc. up to this point thanks to being addicted to GAF but had no idea she wanted one until today
[I'm in the US by the way]
Recommended Best Buy to her on Sunday as that's the only one I know for sure. Any other retailers at present?
Ice cold but not entirely bad advice :/
Still think KZ is worth playing though
Felt bad considering how much I've known about stock etc. up to this point thanks to being addicted to GAF but had no idea she wanted one until today
[I'm in the US by the way]
Recommended Best Buy to her on Sunday as that's the only one I know for sure. Any other retailers at present?
Ice cold but not entirely bad advice :/
Still think KZ is worth playing though
SEGAvangelist
Member
I bought a digital copy.
WHAT WAS I THINKING?
Maybe the single-player mode is better the second time through when you've gone through all the frustrations? I mean... it's pretty. I guess it's worth getting since it's a pretty launch title and the multiplayer is OK. I just feel that even CoD: Ghosts is the better purchase if you MUST buy a FPS (BF4 would be my choice in a perfect world where it's not broken as shit). For SP only types, ACIV and Knack are much better purchases.
SwiftDeath
Member
Haha sorry I read that in a funny voice. MP is decent if you get into it. SP certainly leaves a lot to be desired. BF4 is a much better choice though for sure. Glad you liked Knack. I did as well obviously not anything amazing but still fun to play.
Sorry, I should have been more specific. Is EU (UK) psn code redemption working ok?
I don't know if this is the thread to ask this but here it goes:
I missed out on all of the PS3 exclusives last gen. Didn't play a single one since I don't own a PS3. Am I better off trying to find a really cheap PS3 to go back and play those or wait for Gaikai to come out later next year for the PS4?
I missed out on all of the PS3 exclusives last gen. Didn't play a single one since I don't own a PS3. Am I better off trying to find a really cheap PS3 to go back and play those or wait for Gaikai to come out later next year for the PS4?
SwiftDeath
Member
In my personal opinion? Go out and get a cheap PS3 now, they'll go down in price more but they are at a great price now from what I've seen
TLOU, Uncharted Series, Journey etc.
Have fun
Doubt Gaikai as it's currently presented will be that compelling
Question for anyone who can help!
My friend from El Salvador bought a PS4 here from the US when visiting me. He took it home, and is trying to set it up a US PSN account, but it's asking him for a US billing address.
Are there any tricks to get this to work? He wants to use his free PS+ Trial and $10 PSN Store Credit, and his 1 Year PS+ membership thereafter.
Can he just use my billing address for his card? Does he NEED a credit card to get set up if he already has PSN codes for everything he needs?
Thanks so much!!!
My friend from El Salvador bought a PS4 here from the US when visiting me. He took it home, and is trying to set it up a US PSN account, but it's asking him for a US billing address.
Are there any tricks to get this to work? He wants to use his free PS+ Trial and $10 PSN Store Credit, and his 1 Year PS+ membership thereafter.
Can he just use my billing address for his card? Does he NEED a credit card to get set up if he already has PSN codes for everything he needs?
Thanks so much!!!
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