PlayStation 5 - Now with FAQ in OP.

Potential-Monke

I've the headset and camera preordered. With the push on the audio, I think the headset is a must, unless you have a proper surround sound setup. I'd also imagine that most top end headsets should work, but with the proprietary 'Tempest' audio engine, I don't know if other headsets would be the same (as I imagine the PS5 headset is designed to show off Tempest). The camera I'm getting in the hope that it'll improve the VR tracking some bit. Don't use the current one for anything but VR.

I think those with headsets they can program or download profiles for might soon get an update or profile designed for Tempest. Or maybe I'm overthinking things.

A quote from this article:

"In short, the PS5 should transform your gaming experience though 3D audio. Indeed, Sony says the effect is so powerful that you'll be able to hear where individual rain drops are landing in a game's environment. "

It's 3D audio, not surround, so if your current headset supports 3D audio, I think it should work.

Edit: Further quote:

"But while the Pulse 3D headset could be the only wireless headset to fully support PS5 3D audio in the early days, it's our understanding that you'll also be able to get the effect by plugging standard, wired headphones into the PS5 DualSense controller.

But the fact remains, to get the best out of 3D audio you'll need specially-tuned hardware that has been configured to work hand-in-hand with Tempest 3D AudioTech."

JimBurnley

Potential-Monke wrote: »

I've the headset and camera preordered. With the push on the audio, I think the headset is a must, unless you have a proper surround sound setup. I'd also imagine that most top end headsets should work, but with the proprietary 'Tempest' audio engine, I don't know if other headsets would be the same (as I imagine the PS5 headset is designed to show off Tempest). The camera I'm getting in the hope that it'll improve the VR tracking some bit. Don't use the current one for anything but VR.

I think those with headsets they can program or download profiles for might soon get an update or profile designed for Tempest. Or maybe I'm overthinking things.

A quote from this article:

"In short, the PS5 should transform your gaming experience though 3D audio. Indeed, Sony says the effect is so powerful that you'll be able to hear where individual rain drops are landing in a game's environment. "

It's 3D audio, not surround, so if your current headset supports 3D audio, I think it should work.

Edit: Further quote:

"But while the Pulse 3D headset could be the only wireless headset to fully support PS5 3D audio in the early days, it's our understanding that you'll also be able to get the effect by plugging standard, wired headphones into the PS5 DualSense controller.

But the fact remains, to get the best out of 3D audio you'll need specially-tuned hardware that has been configured to work hand-in-hand with Tempest 3D AudioTech."

I'm with you on the headphones, seems like sound is going to be one of the biggest leaps forward so can't resist trying out fir myself.

Re the camera, info is vague but I understood the ps5 camera available for order now is NOT compatible with psvr. They'll be a different adapter free for psvr users to use with existing camera and ps5

Potential-Monke

I can't see anything saying that, but I also kind find anything confirming or otherwise. All I can find is the PS4 camera will require an adapter to work with the PS5, which Sony are apparantly giving PSVR users for free at "some" stage. So to me that reads that you can't use PSVR Day 1 with the PS5 unless the PS5 camera can be used, which I imagine it should. Link

Would be a huge oversight if the PS5 camera doesn't work with PSVR. And they haven't announced anything about the adapter yet so don't think it'll be available on launch. Also, Boost Mode should improve framerates and load times on PSVR. Should.

rob808

I want to get the 3D audio headset but there all sold out guess I have to wait till launch see if they have any spares to sell.

JimBurnley

Potential-Monke wrote: »

I can't see anything saying that, but I also kind find anything confirming or otherwise. All I can find is the PS4 camera will require an adapter to work with the PS5, which Sony are apparantly giving PSVR users for free at "some" stage. So to me that reads that you can't use PSVR Day 1 with the PS5 unless the PS5 camera can be used, which I imagine it should. Link

Would be a huge oversight if the PS5 camera doesn't work with PSVR. And they haven't announced anything about the adapter yet so don't think it'll be available on launch. Also, Boost Mode should improve framerates and load times on PSVR. Should.

Agree would certainly be an oversight if it doesn't work. But since psvr came before the ps5 camera, maybe it's a comparability issue. Anyhow, still not confirmed either way (just had a quick google myself too) more just a note of caution before we know either way.

Looking forward to the loading screens improving, iron man was worst example on ps4, immersion was completely destroyed by the loading screens

LauraW7746

I also have Astro A50s for my PS4 but preordered the Pulse 3d headset for PS5...
Found the A50s a bit bulky anyway

CastorTroy

Was just reading the rumour that the PS5 will have 664GB of useable space

billybonkers

CastorTroy wrote: »

Was just reading the rumour that the PS5 will have 664GB of useable space

Xbox only has 800 so not outside realm of possibility

https://twitter.com/Okami13_/status/1312365328752615425?s=19

Here it is booting up, could be fake

https://v.redd.it/bi0x7bqezrq51

CastorTroy

The 664 would be full after a few CoD updates

wes

Well I hope those super fast SSDs prices drop quickly. We will be needing replacements soon enough.

billybonkers

200 for the Xbox is kinda crazy too

What's an OS on Pc. Think Win 10 is about 20gb for 64 bit version

billybonkers

200 for the Xbox is kinda crazy too

What's an OS on Pc. Think Win 10 is about 20gb for 64 bit version

But these ssd will use a lot of that space for textures etc I presume to make it super fast

ShaneU

Remember when the series X was first revealed and we thought it looked like a huge chunky speaker?

Holy sheeet PS5 looking like the biggest router in the world

Zero-Cool

I'm not saying the ps5 isn't that big but that pic is definitely photoshopped. Looking forward to the actual reveal videos today for a proper look. I do remember thinking how huge the xbox was when first revealed, never thought the PS5 would actually make it look small.

pcadhain

That image is fake unfortunately. This is the real size comparison.

EoinMcLovin

Astro's Playroom Demo | 24:14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4GrrGhKi3w

Astro's Playroom Demo, Godfall | 11:19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUrmTmMtNSw

Astro's Playroom Demo | 11:53

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZxe1fM27k8

Astro's Playroom Demo, Devil May Cry, Bulan WonderWorld | 35:15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3vCP2HWM9c

Astro's Playroom Demo, Devil May Cry 5 | 13:58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dg9cEGj4L8

Astro's Playroom Demo | 24:19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy7dO2qH2t0

Astro's Playroom Demo | 11:51

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_EAOkK8dL4

Astro's Playroom Demo, Godfall, Balun Wonderworld | 19:11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZfzi-E-drA

jonerkinsella

Lots of info leaking now. Black controller exists,
https://imgur.com/a/A9ubD14#mrhijha

Oafley Jones

JimBurnley wrote: »

Agree would certainly be an oversight if it doesn't work. But since psvr came before the ps5 camera, maybe it's a comparability issue. Anyhow, still not confirmed either way (just had a quick google myself too) more just a note of caution before we know either way.

Looking forward to the loading screens improving, iron man was worst example on ps4, immersion was completely destroyed by the loading screens

Can’t see the new camera supporting the current psvr. Sony would have to force all developers to enable it or risk making a mess of the whole ecosystem. Imagine having to swap cameras depending on the game.

Oafley Jones

On the super expensive storage: The XSX allows you to use a standard external HD to “park” your games. Does the PS5 have a similar option?

pcadhain

Oafley Jones wrote: »

On the super expensive storage: The XSX allows you to use a standard external HD to “park” your games. Does the PS5 have a similar option?

Sony have yet to clarify what kind of external SSDs will meet the size and speed requirements of the PS5.

And just to clarify in case some might not know, an external HD on an Xbox Series X can still be used for every currently playable game. It's the next-gen games that need to be on the SSD.

We should be getting a ton of PS5 info this week from the western world, most importantly, Digital Foundry.

FedoraTheAura

jonerkinsella wrote: »

Lots of info leaking now. Black controller exists,
https://imgur.com/a/A9ubD14#mrhijha

That controller ‘leaked’ a few months ago. It’s either a dev kit controller or a fake, Sony wouldn’t release a controller that looks that awful (I hope)

Oafley Jones

pcadhain wrote: »

Sony have yet to clarify what kind of external SSDs will meet the size and speed requirements of the PS5.

And just to clarify in case some might not know, an external HD on an Xbox Series X can still be used for every currently playable game. It's the next-gen games that need to be on the SSD.

We should be getting a ton of PS5 info this week from the western world, most importantly, Digital Foundry.

Yip. But you can store next gen games on the external HD. You have to move them back to the SSd to use them, but it’s a great feature if you’ve appalling internet like me. Sony has really been poor at communicating their features this gen.

Mr Crispy

Well, according to this, it's relatively quiet at least - 4gamer.

TitianGerm

Mr Crispy wrote: »

Well, according to this, it's relatively quiet at least - 4gamer.

Relatively quiet so far. My PS4 started off fine and after a few months it was stupidly loud.

I'd like to see a tear down of the PS5 like Digital Foundry did for the Series X.

Zero-Cool

TitianGerm wrote: »

Relatively quiet so far. My PS4 started off fine and after a few months it was stupidly loud.

I'd like to see a tear down of the PS5 like Digital Foundry did for the Series X.

Sony have a timer set for the fan to break after a few months to drive you had so you go and buy the newer model with improved fan, shnakes.

I worked for sony laptop support before and i had to tell a guy it was 500 pounds to replace his motherboard after liquid spillage was found and not covered by the warranty (yes, the price for repairs was outrageous).

He then claimed, and was deadly serious, that Sony fitted their laptops with vials of water and a timer where the vial would break and ruin the laptop and he'd have to pay more to get it fixed. He even went the legal route. Never heard from him again but i hope he won

billybonkers

No noticable fan noise and console still cool after 80 minutes

https://dengekionline.com/articles/52523/

billybonkers

Double post as boards acting up

Atomic Pineapple

TrivialArguer wrote: »

Must've been fairly loud and obnoxious :rolleyes:

Yes, the staff member was indeed, how'd you know?

whatawaster

Hoping someone can clear this up for me.

If I buy a PS5 and want to play Bloodborne including DLC, am I better off:

- just buying disc or digital GOTY edition

- using the version on the PS+ collection and separately buying the DLC. I believe PS+ doesn’t include DLC but I’m open to correction. I’d also note that I would be getting ps+ anyway

rob808

whatawaster wrote: »

Hoping someone can clear this up for me.

If I buy a PS5 and want to play Bloodborne including DLC, am I better off:

- just buying disc or digital GOTY edition

- using the version on the PS+ collection and separately buying the DLC. I believe PS+ doesn’t include DLC but I’m open to correction. I’d also note that I would be getting ps+ anyway

well the base game come free with ps5 with plus collection you just have to buy DLC.