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Sportsfriends |OT| Pass, Punch, Push, Pole
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I guess PS4 is restricted to just 5 players, but PS3 supports 7. The more people, the better this game is. I have always played it with a move controller, and it feels great as something to hold during this game. I imagine the duelshock would be a little more awkward to hold.
Doomburrito7
Banned
PS4 is up to 4 players
Not at all. PS4 controllers will do fine.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I've been hearing people talk about Sportsfriends and "JS Joust" but I had no idea what they were until now! They sound awesome.
Got it downloaded to both PS3 and PS4 last night, since I have the 4 Dualshocks for PS4 but want to play at least 6 player Joust with PS3. Didn't have anyone around to actually play anything, so will be trying that this weekend hopefully.
I think it just rumbles a ton if you get knocked out.
I think it just rumbles a ton if you get knocked out.
This is probably a stupid question, but can I use a move controller on PS4 without the camera? I'm just thinking that since it doesn't actually need to track your position, it might work, but not sure if it would even register without a camera plugged in. Planning on getting a ps4 camera soon, but haven't had the chance yet...
details? :-D
zerosyohon
Neo Member
I have the ps4 version (hurray crossbuy). The camera is not needed at all for PS move controllers. It is not tracking you in a positional space. Its only reading the accelerometer and gyroscope in the controllers for the game. You can navigate the menus and everything with just a move controller. However only JSJoust can be played with the moves. Everything else requires controller. But camera is not needed to enjoy Sportsfriends.
Also as for secrets -https://mobile.twitter.com/zerosyphon/status/463915070162870272/photo/1
Saw how to unlock it while playing in the super pole riders tourney at pax east 2014. However.. I promised to not share how just yet.
Also as for secrets -https://mobile.twitter.com/zerosyphon/status/463915070162870272/photo/1
Saw how to unlock it while playing in the super pole riders tourney at pax east 2014. However.. I promised to not share how just yet.
Thanks! Now I can play at least 3 players :-D
DrROBschiz
Member
I think it's more weird that the PS3 did seven, truthfully, but yeah... I wish the PS4 did seven bluetooth controllers too for sports games, old arcade ports (X-Men), and things like this.
Hmm. Have two Ds3s, two moves and two DS4s.
Any chance the DS4s will work on the PS3 so I can get 6 players?
DrROBschiz
Member
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Fuck, didn't know about the cross buy thing, that's bullshit.
Wouldn't use the PS3 version often but it would have been awesome to have for when there are more than 4 people over for Joust.
Wouldn't use the PS3 version often but it would have been awesome to have for when there are more than 4 people over for Joust.
Only as wired controllers which I'm sure you don't want for JS Joust.
zerosyohon
Neo Member
From what I've heard and my understanding the ps4 has a limit of 4 Bluetooth devices because they wanted to make sure that audio can stream to the controllers as well. Been following them on twitter and this had been a point of contention. However what I find weird is that when you connect the Dualshock 4 to a computer via Bluetooth (now I have windows 8.1) it will detect not just the controller but a Bluetooth headset that as of right now you can't access (at least under windows). So if that's the case they are actually connecting 8 devices to the ps4 when all 4 controllers are hooked up.
I'm not privy to the inner workings so take what I say with a grain of salt. Just find it weird is all.
I'm not privy to the inner workings so take what I say with a grain of salt. Just find it weird is all.
If I redeemed my code for the PS3 version do I get the PS4 version as well?
zerosyohon
Neo Member
Backer codes no matter the redeem order bag you both versions. Only when you have to buy does everyone suggest buying the ps3 version so you get the ps4 version through cross buy.
Buying ps4 first only gets you ps4 version.
Buying ps4 first only gets you ps4 version.
bernardobri
Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
For what it's worth, I redeemed my Humble code from the store website and I got to download it without problems in my PS3.
Don't give up just yet.
If that magical day draws near where you plan to have more than 4 people over for Joust.... let me know.
Vinterbird
Member
Is there a way to play Joust with a mix of Moves and DS4 controllers? I only have two of each and would like to get a four player game going.
Friendship isn't some pie in the sky concept.
zerosyohon
Neo Member
Option for that is in the JSJoust menu to use DS4's as moves.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Not so magical haha, was planning on having people over this weekend to play. I will probably just be a sucker and fork out the cash for it. I just wish there was some sort of disclaimer before I bought it.
In the options for Joust, putting in a certain musician's birthday when prompted leads to exciting results...
Owlowiscious
Member
how much? did you get that b2g1?
Omnistalgic
Member
Omg...this might be the best party game ever created...Sony should seriously bundle this game with ps4 and some move controllers...
Fantastic experience!! Makes me want to be in college again!!!
Fantastic experience!! Makes me want to be in college again!!!
Abdul Hafeez
Member
I think it's hilarious that you can have more players for Joust on PS3 than PS4.
BaraBariBall is excellent, thanks a lot for the work you put in. Played it at home with my wife and then today at work with a co-worker, and despite them losing every game everyone thoroughly enjoyed it
ZettaiSeigi
Member
I'm definitely getting this. This is exactly the kind of social game I'd play and could see it being loads of fun. Merely watching it is already fun, actually. Congrats to the Die Gute Fabrik! And Sony would be wise to bundle this game with the Move like somebody suggested. Johann Sebastian Joust might as well be its "killer app."
Owlowiscious
Member
so mad I missed the b2g1 used accessory deal
GotchaForce
Member
Such an awesome collection of games. Hokra is probably my favorite, though Pole Riders is hilarious. Need to spend more time with BBB, I'm not very good at it.
A friend pointed out two hidden games: one is like vs QWOP and is awesome and the other is like a fish eye view of Pong. The first game is u, r, d, l x2 then X button on the main menu. Forgot what the other is.
A friend pointed out two hidden games: one is like vs QWOP and is awesome and the other is like a fish eye view of Pong. The first game is u, r, d, l x2 then X button on the main menu. Forgot what the other is.
I wasn't joking about planning around 4+ Jousters. That wasn't supposed to come across as sarcastic.
I was trying to help him out to avoid a double purchase.
BaraBariBall is excellent, thanks a lot for the work you put in. Played it at home with my wife and then today at work with a co-worker, and despite them losing every game everyone thoroughly enjoyed it
Thanks for playing! I'm glad you had fun. We hope that the game is robust enough for years of solid competition. We tweaked so much and put in so many balance details that we're still uncovering new techniques all the time. Train up and I hope to see you at a future BBB tournament!
Some like starting with 4 players. Others like the focus of 1v1. Let me know if you have any questions or if you come up with any tips that might help other new players.
McFadge
Member
Played a bit of this with my siblings tonight; really like the games!
BBB might be my favourite (though Hokra might take its place once I get 4 people together to play), Joust was fun even though it was played in terrible conditions, and Pole Riders is wacky (boy can you get some crazy movement going on!)
Regarding BBB, it seems like there's a bit of overscan going on? I find players can move off left, right, and bottom screen. I check my PS4's screen adjustment and it seemed to be lined up fine, then I went and changed the adjustment to be much smaller but I had the same problem. Slightly off topic now, but I found the subtitles of Infamous: Second Son aligned right to the bottom of my screen, and now I'm wondering if there's a problem in my setup? The PS4 is calibrated correctly or overscan (white corners visible and perfectly aligned to screen edges), so could my receiver be doing something weird?
BBB might be my favourite (though Hokra might take its place once I get 4 people together to play), Joust was fun even though it was played in terrible conditions, and Pole Riders is wacky (boy can you get some crazy movement going on!)
Regarding BBB, it seems like there's a bit of overscan going on? I find players can move off left, right, and bottom screen. I check my PS4's screen adjustment and it seemed to be lined up fine, then I went and changed the adjustment to be much smaller but I had the same problem. Slightly off topic now, but I found the subtitles of Infamous: Second Son aligned right to the bottom of my screen, and now I'm wondering if there's a problem in my setup? The PS4 is calibrated correctly or overscan (white corners visible and perfectly aligned to screen edges), so could my receiver be doing something weird?
Thanks.
You are supposed to be able to move around off screen on the BOTTOM of BBB levels and not die if you're very careful. The left and right sides should be solid like a Street Fighter level where you can press against it and still be on screen. I'd look into the settings I have but my PS3 died last night. So when I get my PS4 working I'll run some tests. I'll also ask the other Sportsfriends what their setup is.
pokeystaples
Banned
I am dumb excited for this! I'm having a housewarming party in 10 days and wanted to do a tourney... I only have 2 DS4's. Is Joust any fun with two players or should I bite the bullet and go buy two move controllers? I just can't imagine using them for anything but SportsFriends.
I ended up getting a gamestop membership, since I was going to be buying so many. $17.99 each.
$19.99 each at regular price (used)
Vigilant Gambit
Member
I got 5th in BBB at Evo.
So I'm technically 5th best in the world at that game.
*cough*
Oh, shit. QWOP 3D is in this?
Man. I reeeeeally hope we got Tennnes. That is by far my favorite of all the Sportsfriends-associated games.
Vigilant Gambit
Member
stupid double post