Xbox Series X/S & Playstation 5 (PS5) Thread. Next-Gen 2020

[Misfit]

I think the Xbox Series console I have will be the last Sony/MS console I buy.

That's as likely as me saying I've given up buying interesting tech I'll never use...

[MattyP]

I think the Xbox Series console I have will be the last Sony/MS console I buy.

That's as likely as me saying I've given up buying interesting tech I'll never use...

Ah true... Sometimes I feel like I'm getting too old for all the new stuff.. .and then..

Although to be fair my interest in higher tier consoles has been waning a bit as years have gone on.. I was really looking forward to the PS4/XBO releases - this time not so much. Although like the QOL improvements. Quick resume and SDDs have made a huge difference this time around. Went back to OG XBO a bit back and wow is that slow at loading and really missed quick resume. So that was a nice upgrade right there.

[Deckard]

Really ?

“ In a court filing submitted as part of its legal battle with the US Federal Trade Commission over its proposed Activision Blizzard aquisition, Microsoft has claimed Sony is "expected to release" both a PlayStation 5 Slim and a "handheld version of the PS5" before the end of this year.”

Handheld ?

[Rhythm]

Yeah, "Project Q". It's not a PS5 though, it's a streaming-only solution for Remote Play.

[Misfit]

Yeah, "Project Q". It's not a PS5 though, it's a streaming-only solution for Remote Play.

I'm sure it will be really nice, but I don't really see the point unless it's cheap (and if it's got the fancy controllers and a great screen I can't see that happening). You may as well buy a Steam Deck or Android handheld (or phone/controller combo) for similar cash and have far more gaming option plus streaming.

We've not seen the PS5 slim yet, but I'm not holding my breath for them to make an actual PS5 handheld without needing a backpack to carry the batteries and necessary cooling.

[Rhythm]

I'm sure it will be really nice, but I don't really see the point unless it's cheap (and if it's got the fancy controllers and a great screen I can't see that happening). You may as well buy a Steam Deck or Android handheld (or phone/controller combo) for similar cash and have far more gaming option plus streaming.

We've not seen the PS5 slim yet, but I'm not holding my breath for them to make an actual PS5 handheld without needing a backpack to carry the batteries and necessary cooling. :lol:

It's weird how news sites have jumped on these court documents to pull "news" from them whilst ignoring the stuff Sony announced at their actual Playstation conference.

Pricing currently listed as "expected to be under $300". If true then that's about 2-3x what it should be. Plus it's Sony and they have a terrible track record of supporting accessories.

[Rhythm]

Someone posted a vid of that PSQ device. Seems to be an Android tablet embedded into a split DualSense.

My guess, having seen this, is that they'll release it for £150, even though it should absolutely be under £100. £150 puts it far too close to the Switch Lite

[Misfit]

Someone posted a vid of that PSQ device. Seems to be an Android tablet embedded into a split DualSense.

My guess, having seen this, is that they'll release it for £150, even though it should absolutely be under £100. £150 puts it far too close to the Switch Lite

As a PS5 controller is about £60 I can't see how we'll get it for a £100. My guess is £200, but even then I fear I'm going low.

At £150 I'd probably bite. Yes, you could do similar with a cheap tablet and a controller attachment, but it won't be as seamless and if you get the fancy haptics on the integrated pad it could be pretty cool.

[Jonesey]

$200 probably means £200? I really can't see this shifting..

[Misfit]

$200 probably means £200? I really can't see this shifting..

I would imagine so, although I'm not sure Sony has quite gone $1 = £1 on the PS5 stuff but most tech has.

No Bluetooth seems a bit poor, have to buy new headphones if you want wireless.

It's what I expected it to be, but even then it is a bit meh.

If I ever start getting the urge to use my PS5 I may look at getting a used one sometime down the line.

Presumably, it's just some Android device? - Had they made it play your old handheld library on the device it could have been a lot more interesting and got them extra digital sales.

[Deckard]

Yeah it’s 200 quid.

Interestingly, it also doesn't have Bluetooth for a headset connection (although there is a 3.5mm port) - it instead uses a new proprietary system called PlayStation Link that will seemingly be lower-latency and more reliable, although it won't have a wide range of supported hardware at first.

On that note, PlayStation also showed off some more details about new audio products - including the earbuds it teased much earlier in 2023. These are called the Pulse Explore and will cost the exact same amount as the Portal - $199.99, €219.99 or £199.99.

[Rhythm]

No Bluetooth seems a bit poor, have to buy new headphones if you want wireless.

Bluetooth audio on a gaming device sounds super rough. So much lag :-(

[Deckard]

Never seem to notice much issue playing TxK on my vita with Bt audio or my switch with T4 and I am usually hyper lag intolerant.

Actually I will take that back as I now realise I always play with my wired Sunnheisers HD700s ! Might try my new XM5 buds later just out of interest

[Misfit]

No Bluetooth seems a bit poor, have to buy new headphones if you want wireless.

Bluetooth audio on a gaming device sounds super rough. So much lag

Never really noticed an issue on my Steam Deck with my Airpods.

Anyway, it's basically saying it's £400 to play your games fully wirelessly. Madness.

[MattyP]

Lots of noise around the web at the moment about Xbox shaking things up and releasing previously exclusive content onto other platforms.. Stafield/Gears Of War on PS5? HiFi Rush on Switch it goes on. Some are even saying that MS might pull out of the console hardware market altogether!

https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-mul ... -5-reports

Lots of other speculations flying around and Phil Spencer is planning a "Business Update" keynote next week on the "Vision of the future".

https://www.eurogamer.net/phil-spencer- ... -next-week

Certainly interesting times and probably the first big shake up in console gaming in what some 20 years or so.

Not sure what to make of it all TBH. Transition of MS into a pure service based gaming? Not really fussed here mainly on PC and Switch anyway - so I expect it will business as normal with some MS content perhaps heading the Switches way.