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So if we buy digital versions of these launch titles of new consoles, we’ll be sat there on launch day waiting like lemons to download them?
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Do we know how often does ps5 check licenses? Just in case I take it to a cabin with a 4k tv but no internet.
See, and that's one of the reasons i went for the disc drive console.
Like, games are 50-100gigs now, can't impulse buy that shit. Sometimes i head to the office with no intention of buying a certain game, not having anything pre-ordered or pre-loaded. Then i check ERA, read the reviews, and figure out that it's totally up my alley, and i just buy the physical version on the way home.
The most recent case of that happening was Ghost of Tsushima...
Like, games are 50-100gigs now, can't impulse buy that shit. Sometimes i head to the office with no intention of buying a certain game, not having anything pre-ordered or pre-loaded. Then i check ERA, read the reviews, and figure out that it's totally up my alley, and i just buy the physical version on the way home.
The most recent case of that happening was Ghost of Tsushima...
To be fair disc games often have large downloads day 1 too, take modern warfare for example, there was like a 80 gb day 1 patch. I actually cancelled my physical order and went digital so I could pre load.
Its only 1 day that it will matter, going forward it's actually better to go digital if you like playing immediately as there are always pre-loads.
Its only 1 day that it will matter, going forward it's actually better to go digital if you like playing immediately as there are always pre-loads.
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No no I'm getting the disc version of the console but want digital games for convenience. If I could pay Sony to put the games on before getting the console I would
How did you expect this to work?
This is exactly what I did 7 years ago when the current consoles launched with much slower Internet. Yes, you need to wait for digital games to download. Top tip though - you only need to do it once then you can play them as much as you like!
This is exactly what I did 7 years ago when the current consoles launched with much slower Internet. Yes, you need to wait for digital games to download. Top tip though - you only need to do it once then you can play them as much as you like!
I lucked out with the PS4 launch and got my system a day early (was a gift since we were developing a PS4 game). Was able to get all the downloads done while Sony's servers were underused. I remember hearing that the servers were a disaster around launch and I'm guessing the same will be true with PS5 - perhaps even moreso thanks to the PS+ Game Collection.
Yes, lol.
What, seriously? I get day one patch but I think you must have at least a playable game on the disc. When did that changed?
What, seriously? I get day one patch but I think you must have at least a playable game on the disc. When did that changed?
All I have to do is plug my external drive into my series x and transfer to SSD. I don't really see this as being a big issue.
Wouldnt the games need to be tied to a PSN account? I know there are pre-loaded games, but are they being tied to an account or are they tied to the console itself?
Same. It's possible the next gen patches will be preloadable too, they were for the 1X.
It won't matter if you go physical or digital. It won't matter if you have fibre.
On day 1 there will be a firmware update to download. If you buy digital, you'll have to download the entire game. If you buy physical, you'll have to download a big patch for the game.
The speed of your internet won't matter, because all of the fuckers (including yours truly) who just rushed out to pre-order the PS5 will be hammering the PSN servers at the same time. The PSN will go to shit. The downloads will take forever, if they work at all. It will be a shitshow.
People will angrily post at how shocked and amazed and furious they are that launch day is a shitshow. But anyone with half a brain already knows that it will be a shitshow.
It will be a shitshow.
On day 1 there will be a firmware update to download. If you buy digital, you'll have to download the entire game. If you buy physical, you'll have to download a big patch for the game.
The speed of your internet won't matter, because all of the fuckers (including yours truly) who just rushed out to pre-order the PS5 will be hammering the PSN servers at the same time. The PSN will go to shit. The downloads will take forever, if they work at all. It will be a shitshow.
People will angrily post at how shocked and amazed and furious they are that launch day is a shitshow. But anyone with half a brain already knows that it will be a shitshow.
It will be a shitshow.
I would love it if Microsoft can use XCloud to stream games as they download. LOOOOOOOOOOOVE
Was their confirmation of being able to download stuff onto an external to transfer? I really hope external USB 3 can be used as fast storage to move to the SSD, as I'm aware you can't play XS games off of it.
Was their confirmation of being able to download stuff onto an external to transfer? I really hope external USB 3 can be used as fast storage to move to the SSD, as I'm aware you can't play XS games off of it.
This is 100% true and pretty much the science of the situation!
Why don't new ovens come already filled with the food you want to eat? Seems like going to the store and buying ingredients is taking the piss.
This might be the the most bizarre next generation request I have read.
So you want them to have your account preloaded on the system before you take it out of the box?
Pretty sure even the disc versions will require sizable day one patches. These systems and launch games are coming in hot.
For my Series X, I'm going to just fill up my external 2TB SSD with a shitload of the most exciting X1 games, especially ones that will get BC enhancements, and try plugging it directly into the Series X. Hopefully that works.
A good trick might also be to download a handful of smaller titles to tide you over while the big games download. Grounded, Ori, Minecraft, Tell Me Why, and Sea of Thieves would be perfect for this.
Let's all also not forget that there's a good chance the Xbox and Playstation servers will crash on launch day, and we will all be fucked, especially if every game forces day 1 updates.
A good trick might also be to download a handful of smaller titles to tide you over while the big games download. Grounded, Ori, Minecraft, Tell Me Why, and Sea of Thieves would be perfect for this.
Let's all also not forget that there's a good chance the Xbox and Playstation servers will crash on launch day, and we will all be fucked, especially if every game forces day 1 updates.
Microsoft did mention something about allowing streaming while waiting for a download, but I'm not sure that this is a confirmed feature.
And you can definitely store on an external drive, I don't know why you wouldn't be able to pre-install.
Sure, I'm just saying that with the SSD it's gonna be at least a quick install. Everyone will of course need to dl some day 1 FW patch and day 1 game patches.
Still, it's a weird complaint.
Buy it physical.
Installing games already takes seconds on PS4 (atleast, installing a part that let's you play). It's going to be even faster with PS5. And patches aren't full games sizes.
Installing games already takes seconds on PS4 (atleast, installing a part that let's you play). It's going to be even faster with PS5. And patches aren't full games sizes.
People buy a new console, especially new on the market and start playing a game right away? You don't mess around with the os and features for an hour at least?