The Dilemma of "Play TLoU:P2 and Ghosts of Tsushima at launch" or "wait to play them on PS5"

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This thread has to be a joke... potentially-quite-bad graphics? Gtfo

and there is no dillema, hugely anticipated games need to be played as soon as possible... Why wait months if you have the possibility? Do people not play games on PC because Nvidia will release a new gpu in half a year? Lol come on. I havent seen any thread about anyone skipping games on Xbox for the Series X too.

not to say that there is nothing confirmed regarding better framerate (60fps, I can inderstand the "improvement" here though) or better res (lol this has to be a joke, not play in 4k cb or 1440p and wait months to play in real 4k? Seriously?)

I think everyone considering not playing now (if they have the means and are hyped) should lose their true gamer credentials.

 

[SweetBellic]

As someone who primarily plays on PC, I'm already accustomed to waiting to play better versions of games months after their initial subpar release. This is usually made easier when there's some announcement or some reassurance that that better version is coming, which is the case with TLoU2 and GoT with confirmation of enhanced BC for PS4 on PS5. Of course, playing the better versions of those games also involves a substantial hardware investment, so I'd like to learn more about PS5 before making a final decision (hopefully they'll sell me with the June event).

 

[Atolm]

Sold my PS4 a year ago. I'll play from Spiderman onwards on PS5, at a cheaper price.

Also count me in on the list of weirdos who wait for new cards to play older games at higher refresh rates.

I have a huge backlog so this is a win-win for me.

 

[jwk94]

It would be a lot easier of a choice if Cross Buy got confirmed already...

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Why? Ps5 is backwards compatible

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Playing at launch on a PS4 Pro

the games are still going to look and play great, I'll want to play next gen games on PS5

the only title that I could probably hold off on is cyberpunk

 

[RedHeat]

Isn't this what happened with TLOU1 and and such wtih the PS4? Granted, the PS4 doesn't have backwards compatibility, but if you're worried wait for PS5 to come out an get the remastered version or whatever of TLOU2 and/or GoT

 

[Acevil]

I think everyone considering not playing now (if they have the means and are hyped) should lose their true gamer credentials.

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Thanks, I don't want to be part of this "True gamer" club, if it has people like yourself dismissing waiting for a better version.

 

[Torpedo Vegas]

I'll play Ghost on PS 4 and I'm sure I won't finish it so I'll start over again on PS 5

 

[Aftervirtue]

My backlog is large enough that this is a no brainer for me with my Base ps4.

 

[TheAmazingSpiderMan]

Pretty sure it's safe to say majority of the people will play through it multiple times, the latest video from the inside episodes of the last of us, one of the devs admitted on the first play through you won't be able to max out Ellie, so multiple play through maybe needed.

Will do 1 play through on the pro and then the next on PS5.

 

[Clay]

I'm surprised so many are planning on waiting for the 5, almost a third!

That's what I'm planning on doing though. I moved last August and sold a bunch of stuff I wasn't using, I actually was still playing my PS4 but I figured it made sense to sell it while it was still worth something and catch up on exclusives when the 5 launches. I'm pretty excited, Death Stranding, TLoU2, and the new version of Persona 5 should keep me busy for quite awhile regardless of what new games we end up getting at launch.

 

[Plum]

This thread has to be a joke... potentially-quite-bad graphics? Gtfo

and there is no dillema, hugely anticipated games need to be played as soon as possible... Why wait months if you have the possibility? Do people not play games on PC because Nvidia will release a new gpu in half a year? Lol come on. I havent seen any thread about anyone skipping games on Xbox for the Series X too.

not to say that there is nothing confirmed regarding better framerate (60fps, I can inderstand the "improvement" here though) or better res (lol this has to be a joke, not play in 4k cb or 1440p and wait months to play in real 4k? Seriously?)

I think everyone considering not playing now (if they have the means and are hyped) should lose their true gamer credentials.

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It's not a joke, why would it be? It's not a very funny one.

As for the rest; my personal reasons for waiting for the PS5 is the fan noise from the PS4 Pro and not the Pro's graphics. I've got no doubt after playing recent Sony-published titles that the PS4 Pro version is going to be look incredible, but I also know that my only other option at launch is the PS4 Slim version at a maximum of 1080p/30fps. That's a fairly sizeable jump for games which are seemingly priding themselves on how good they look.

I won't get into the "true gamer credentials," bit lol

 

[TheIlliterati]

I'm waiting for PS5, simply because I just bought a LG OLED and have no other 4k device/pro/x. Might as well get full value out of it.

 

[jman1954goat]

What dilemma?

If there's an opportunity to play them on better hardware and in a better form mere months from launch, why wouldn't you wait?

Especially given we don't know what the upgrade/cross buy situation is yet for PS5.

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I would play last of us part 2 right away even if it looked and played like the old ps3 game.

 

[PeterLegend]

Good luck to you guys/girls trying to avoid spoilers until November. I'm playing on my PS4 Pro, then trading it in when there are deals...

 

[Deleted member 16657]

The difference between PS3 and PS4 TLOU is pretty huge, so I get where OP is coming from. I'd say if framerate is a big deal for you, then hold off. If not, the graphical difference likely won't be that huge.

 

[beelulzebub]

Hmmm, that might be something to try. Thanks for the suggestion! :)



Already addressed that, read the thread.

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Lifelong tinnitus sufferer here, but headphones are definitely usable, you'll just need to invest in some good closed back ones and a decibel meter to measure it once you've set the volume of them. If you can't, then, yeah, no worries.

 

[s y]

To the people playing at launch on Pro: How are you getting around the noise issue?

Are yours just miraculously quiet when playing high-intensity games or are you just wearing headphones or something?

I wish there was a way for me to mitigate it but I can't use headphones (I've sworn off using those for long sessions) and i don't really think I can reduce the noise levels myself.

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Install a replacement fan

 

[Kouriozan]

Already resold my PS4 so no dilemna here, I can wait a few months without issues.

 

[BrickArts295]

If you got the console just play it. I mean look at the times we are living, one might not even make it to the release of PS5.
If you can hold on, you should probably wait until the BC situation of PS5 is further explained.
Personally, I think we'll get next gen ports in 2021 with Part 2 getting Multiplayer and Tsushima possible getting a DLC/Expansion.

 

[Sangetsu-II]

The answer is very easy, play the games on normal on PS4 at launch and then play them on Hard boosted with PS5 and get that platinum!

 

[JaseMath]

Ghosts on PS4
Last of Us PS5

 

[Jawbreaker]

Play them at launch on my OG PS4, then revisit them on PS5 with the inevitable patches.

 

[EggmaniMN]

It's extremely easy to wait for Tsushima and see if there's a PS5 version or a boost mode or whatever. There's plenty of other games to play, my PS4 Pro is excessively loud and that "you're not a true gamer" garbage up there is embarrassing. I'll play TLoU2 day one but I'm putting off anything beyond June until the PS5 comes out just to have a nice big build up of stuff to play on it.

 

[Plum]

Just realised I should have probably added an option for a "mixture" (so GoT on PS4 and TLoU:P2 on PS5 or TLoU:P2 on PS4 and GoT on PS5).

Ah, well.

 

[Hippopuncher12]

I'm playing TLoU 2 day 1, I'm waiting on Ghosts for PS5.

 

[Scruffy8642]

Will probably make my decision once we see the showcase. Depends on cross-buy, any performance increases, PS5 launch/near launch games ect. I'm not desperate for something to play now, and having more to play on PS5 near release is a big incentive. Plus they're gonna be some of the best looking games of all time, so I think it'd be nice to experience them at their best. Only gonna be a few month wait anyway.

Speaking of fan noise anyway, had to pull out my OG PS4 recently due to not having access to my Pro and I'm shocked how quiet it is. Have it on my desk pretty close to myself and haven't heard it once in days now. Surprising after a year with a Pro being audible from meters away.

 

[Ovvv]

Yeah that's not an option for me. I'm not risking my hearing any more by playing a game loudly on headphones (which is what is required with the Pro).

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You can adjust game volume in headphones on the Pro if that changes things. I've got tinnitus myself and that's what I do

 

[cmdrshepard]

TBH after seeing the TLOU2 leaks I am happy to wait till PS5 to play it and hopefully might be on discount by then.

Ghosts though looks right up my alley but again I would love to try to wait till PS5 and just work on my pile of shame in the meantime

 

[Keldroc]

I really want them to come out and say clearly that if any of these games are getting a PS5 version, we can upgrade for free. That would ease my mind so much. Right now I'm still on the fence.

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I would bet money that this is how it will work, but yes, confirmation would be nice.

 

[Plum]

You can adjust game volume in headphones on the Pro if that changes things. I've got tinnitus myself and that's what I do

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Thanks, but I'm going to stick with it.

Also, and this isn't personal or anything (seriously, no worries), but can people stop writing that word (the 't' word) in here? I know it's relevant (as I did bring it up myself...) but simply seeing it is a legitimate trigger for me. I'l threadmark this post so people can see.

 

[irishonion]

Ghosts on PS4
Last of Us PS5

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This for me as well.

 

[Imitation Of Life]

Not waiting a day longer than I have to for TLOU2. Undecided on GoT.

 

[beelulzebub]

Thanks, but I'm going to stick with it.

Also, and this isn't personal or anything (seriously, no worries), but can people stop writing that word (the 't' word) in here? I know it's relevant (as I did bring it up myself...) but simply seeing it is a legitimate trigger for me. I'l threadmark this post so people can see.

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If you're referring to me, not trying to trigger you, just trying to give my own coping mechanisms. Apologies if I didn't help things. I'll step out of the thread now.

 

[ty_hot]

It's not a joke, why would it be? It's not a very funny one.

As for the rest; my personal reasons for waiting for the PS5 is the fan noise from the PS4 Pro and not the Pro's graphics. I've got no doubt after playing recent Sony-published titles that the PS4 Pro version is going to be look incredible, but I also know that my only other option at launch is the PS4 Slim version at a maximum of 1080p/30fps. That's a fairly sizeable jump for games which are seemingly priding themselves on how good they look.

I won't get into the "true gamer credentials," bit lol

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I was mostly joking, dont take it that serious
the pro really is loud though, not enough for me to consider not playing games though

 

[I KILL PXLS]

Will probably play TLoU2 at launch to avoid spoilers. Ghost I don't know yet. I can wait on that one. Will see after reviews come out.

 

[Deleted member 364]

TLOU2 at launch to avoid spoilers for sure.

 

[Plum]

I'm gonna move back down to my PS4 Slim for now and test out some slightly older games to see how 'OK' I am with how they run. Namely Days Gone (as GoT will probably be on a similar level of tech to it), God of War (as it's the most recent 'cinematic' PS4 exclusive) and Uncharted 4 (because it's Naughty Dog's game and I don't own The Lost Legacy).

Then based on how I feel about those I'll make my final decision, but right ow I'm veering towards "deal with the lesser graphics." i'm able to do that with literally every single Switch game (and personally I think Animal Crossing is one of the most visually pleasing games I've played in a while).

In the end though, and this is a bit of a tangent, but this all just makes me wish that PCSS was a thing in console gaming. That honestly does to resolution what Variable Refresh Rate did to fixed-hz displays.

 

[strotee]

TLOU2 at launch to avoid spoilers for sure.

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Exactly what I'm doing, TLOU on PS4 and Ghosts (if reviews are decent) on PS5.

 

[FTF]

There's no dilemma for me, I'm playing these right away on PS4. Especially The Last of Us 2. No way am I waiting to play that.

 

[Rats]

I'll be playing TLOU at launch for sure. Gotta be a part of that zeitgeist.

The other one I can wait on, if I get it at all. We'll see how it reviews.

 

[Keyouta]

Play on regular PS4 and then sell it with PS4 to buy PS5.

 

[Mar Tuuk]

Day 1 on a launch PS4. My tv does 1080p max no reason for anything else.

 

[Mechaplum]

Play at launch. As a PC guy I'm kinda immune to this sort of dilemma as an upgrade is always over the hill. Wouldn't be able to play any games otherwise.

 

[Yasuke]

No dilemma for me. Won't have any till CP2077 drops. I feel like I'm a wait to play that one on PS5.

 

[Mido]

PS5. I can't even plug in my noise machine anymore.

 

[DvdGzz]

I will wait for confirmation that there will be "smart delivery" and buy at launch(GoT). If there isn't, I'm not buying it twice so will just wait for PS5 version. Not sure about The Last of Us 2 yet.

 

[henhowc]

Not a dilemma at all. I'm not expecting cross-gen to be THAT different. Probably higher resolution, 4k textures, and framerate?

 

[DreadfulOmen]

I'll play tlou 2 on launch because i don't want the story to get spoiled. Haven't watched any of the recent trailers either.

 

[Akauser]

What makes you think the PS5 wont sound like a hairdryer? and that if the game is even supported? Or if its supported but the same level as on PS4? Too many variables and ifs and buts... I'll make my decision if Sony tells me otherwise before The Last of Us' launch if not then day 1 on PS4 Pro becuase it will at that point be the best way to enjoy the game.