Playstation 4

[7om]

Accidentally knocked my pissing PS4 off me desk the other day and it's fucked. It will turn on and then one or two seconds later it will switch itself off so wouldn't be surprised if the power pack is shot.

So had to shell out another $400 because I'm a clumsy twat.

[Mike]

When mine broke I took it back to Game and they gave me a brand new one :D

[Raoul Duke]

But now you can buy one of the boss new ones with a massive HDD.

[Offshore Toon]

I've only got FIFA at the moment but if anybody fancies a game my username is BayernEunech.

[Andrew]

Finally completed Bloodborne.:dance:

Chalice dungeons can get fucked though.

Managed to get a copy of Dark Souls 2 off Ebay for 8 quid so going balls deep in that for the next few weeks.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

It really is shit when the PSN is down :(

I decided to play some more of the Franchise Madden 16 that I started the other day, forgot I had chosen the recommended cloud storage which can't be accessed when PSN is down :moop:

[Dark Soldier]

Tag is DorkSirjur you mentalists, get that added. I don't play MP unless its The Golf Club :drool:

[Chrissy]

Just got a PS4 this past month (albeit for the lad) how does the tag system for friends work?

[Raoul Duke]

Gamer tag = name on PSN

[Andrew]

Or if you connect it to Facebook it will add your fb friends who have a ps4.

[Chrissy]

Cheers, that's grand lads.

[Mike]

Playstation VR price has been set at £350. Out October.
http://images.eurogamer.net/2015/articles/1/8/1/8/3/1/9/playstation-vr-will-cost-349-145807764735.jpg


https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/explore/playstation-vr/

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://hollybrockwell.com/2015/03/13/glasses-shortsightedness-virtual-reality/

Fuck my shitty eyes :(

[Raoul Duke]

Will definitely pick one up - but that demo video is fucking awful :D

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Will definitely pick one up - but that demo video is fucking awful :D

Indeed although The Walk (the first time you play that, christ) and Robinson look the best from those showcased.

[Raoul Duke]

Is it me, or is 'Robinson' channeling 'Wilson' from 'Castaway' (the film with T.Hanks) big time?

EDIT: have you tried it, Mahow?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Nope, I think I'd probably faint if I tried it.

[Shindig]

I just like how there's going to be three headsets on the market by November and they all seem to be trying different things.

[Mike]

That PS4 remote play works pretty well. It even works with Fraps :D

[SincereTheRebel]

You are now notified when your friends come online. Such a simple feature that wasnt part of the platform at launch.

[Danny]

That PS4 remote play works pretty well. It even works with Fraps :D

On PC?
I have given it a try on the Vita and while its decent when on the same network it was poor outside it and the controls were a bit clunky.

[Shindig]

If only they could extend it to their PS3 somehow and then I'd never need a capture device. I was thinking about the remote play and PC streaming possibilities but, when can output gameplay from the console itself, it's a redundant practice.

[Jase]

That PS4 remote play works pretty well. It even works with Fraps :D

Surprised at the lack of lag, but even on max I thought everything looked ugly as sin. Wish it went about 720p.

[Mike]

You can change the settings, I had Bloodborne going at 720p and aiming for 60fps (haha)

You click settings on the PC program before connecting.

[Raoul Duke]

Looking kinda interesting: http://www.polygon.com/2016/9/12/12891402/ps4-system-software-4-0-new-features-hdr-compatibility

[wullie]

The folders thing is handy, it's annoying to have to scroll all the way to the library and all the way to the bottom to find a game you haven't played in a while.

[Raoul Duke]

Resident Evil: Another One and Transformers Devastation (which looked awesome/bonkers) on PS+ next month:

https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2016/09/28/resident-evil-and-transformers-devastation-are-coming-to-ps-plus-on-4th-october/

[John]

It's a remaster of the original rather than a new sequel. That could be good fun.

[Shindig]

Remaster of the Gamecube remake which I kinda want to see given that I've gone cold on the original. Well, not cold... just can't be fucked with Hunters. And, if you can find any in stock, PS4's are going for £150 at various retailers.

[Boydy]

I saw that price drop. I'm very tempted to get one. Not sure I'd even get all that much use out of it.

Should I do it? Convince me.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Buy it.

I should be a salesman.

[Samadini]

I did it. You can get it with a game, or two if you're lucky and have stock in your argos. Can't say no to the console at that price.

Haven't played FIFA on a console since 12. Have EA sorted out their sever issues since then, or do you still get booted from online matches all the time?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

We need a PS4 pro clubs.

Bagsy striker or a CAM.

[Boydy]

Pro Evo > FIFA

[Spikey M]

I got myself a PS4 1tb and Fifa 17 for £179 yesterday. Ridiculous price.

[John]

Haven't played FIFA on a console since 12. Have EA sorted out their sever issues since then, or do you still get booted from online matches all the time?

It still happens but nowhere near as often as it used to. I think I was booted from matches on 16 maybe twice.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Tag is Mahow for any newbies.

[Samadini]

I am fucking shit at FIFA. I used to be class at it.

Going to have to spend most of tomorrow on the tutorials.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/2x-ps4-dualshock-4-controllers-v2-57-98-using-code-works-out-28-99-each-free-c-c-2520826

2 of the new Dualshock 4 controllers for £57.98 or one controller plus £22.01 worth of shopping for £42.

[Samadini]

I just get an error message every time I send a friend request. Quick Google shows they've had this problem for years, what a load of shit.

Anyone ever been able to fix it?

[Raoul Duke]

You mean PS4? Try doing it in the mobile app?

[Browning]

PSNs been a pile of wank today, so it could be that.

[Raoul Duke]

It's Russia/China/Syria whoever DDOSing the entire universe.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

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

If this is a 'No Man's Sky' I'm going to cry so much.

[Disco]

I mean Cedric Daniels vs The Robots is alright as far as it goes but what are actually supposed to be excited about in there?

[Shindig]

Needs more Metal Gear. Or Andy Sirkis. As the voice of Metal Gear.

[Raoul Duke]

Gameplay-wise it looks pretty cool. A bit of Uncharted, a bit of Ass Creed and a bit Shadow Of Mordor.

Colour me intrigued.

[Disco]

Needs more Metal Gear. Or Andy Sirkis. As the voice of Metal Gear.

All robots should come with a 'roar like a dinosaur' button.

[Shindig]

Followed by a 'bleed like a living thing' option.

[Raoul Duke]

https://arstechnica.co.uk/gaming/2017/01/horizon-zero-dawn-preview/

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Left analogue stick fucked up on another controller so I decided to just change the sticks:

http://i.imgur.com/QHYwLEI.jpg

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ZedLabz-aluminium-analog-thumbsticks-controllers/dp/B00REZSYQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499338363&sr=8-1&keywords=ps4+thumb+grips

Almost fucked it up as the touchpad was fidlly as fuck and the ribbon cable popped out but it seems fine.

[Raoul Duke]

Aren't they rubbish once your hands get a little sweaty?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Possibly.

It's slightly concave though and the ridges will help.

[SincereTheRebel]

PS4 has been making a lot of noise lately. Sounds like some jet engine. Decided to take it apart, clean out all the dust and apply new thermal paste to the processor. Now runs dead silence. Whole process took about 30 minutes. You do need a T8 torx screwdriver though which isnt a tool, most have lying around in your toolbox.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Got a guide?

Mines been noisy as fuck for months now but thought it would be too much of a hassle to clean it.

[wullie]

I've heard that happen with a lot of the early ones in particular, mine was a day one and so far I've not heard a peep. By contrast I connected the fat PS3 up and it sounded like someone was hoovering my ears.

[SincereTheRebel]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG1E-EKhaaw

Take extreme care at 08:57. Use some tweezers or something to push under the cable to lift it up. DO NOT pull via the wires. All other cables that are connected, you can pull them out by holding the wires. Not at 08:57.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Spotted that Game were doing the new White PS4 Pro with Destiny 2 (and expansion pack) for £350 so I decided to bite.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

For anyone on Virgin Media and unable to use the PSN, change your DNS to 8.8.8.8 as the primary and 8.8.4.4 as the secondary.

Virgin Media have fucked about with their DNS apparently.

[phonics]

Metal gear Solid 5 is free for PS Plus people this month.

Play the greatest game of all time for free.

[Shindig]

This is what that extra £10 a year is for.

[wullie]

Just Cause 3 a previous month was a decent inclusion, even if I ditched it after a few minutes because it handled like a shitshow.

[Baz]

I’ve actually been playing on my PS4 this week. Bought myself Elder Scrolls Online like a right cool dude.

Add me blurts: bazakehurst

[Danny]

Just Cause 3 a previous month was a decent inclusion, even if I ditched it after a few minutes because it handled like a shitshow.

That makes two of us then.

[Raoul Duke]

JC3 was ace, you goons.

[Shindig]

I've yet to download it.

[wullie]

Couldn't be doing with it, the control was too floaty and imprecise. It's what put me off Saints Row every time too.

[Adamski]

Anyone see any decent PS4 bundle deals?

[Raoul Duke]

Anyone upgraded to a PS4 Pro? Worth it?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Destiny 2 is free on PSN this month.

If you haven't played it get it, it's great fun.

[Boydy]

Is the 1TB version a better option than the 500GB?

I mean, obviously it's better but will I need 1TB? Will 500GB fill up pretty quickly?

[Browning]

After how bad Destiny 1 was, think I’ll pass, even for free.

I’ve been loving Dead by Daylight though which you can still get for free for a few days I think.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Is the 1TB version a better option than the 500GB?

I mean, obviously it's better but will I need 1TB? Will 500GB fill up pretty quickly?
You can just buy an external HDD so if you find one cheap you can get the 500.

After how bad Destiny 1 was, think I’ll pass, even for free.

I’ve been loving Dead by Daylight though which you can still get for free for a few days I think.
I never played the first bar a bit of the demo (which was shit) but the second is a genuinely quality game.

[Browning]

I guess I’ll add it to my library in case I feel like playing it at some point. The first is one of about 3 games I’ve ever bothered to trade in and I think I had it about 3 days.

[Bam]

I’ve been loving Dead by Daylight though which you can still get for free for a few days I think.


I've got this sitting in my library, I'll have to fire it up at some point.