Playstation 5

Cannon_Fodder · Apr 8, 2020

I like it! I don't see the white being an issue for me, because if my experience is anything like my experience with the DualShock 4 I'll be going through several controllers in several different colours.

X-SOLDIER · Apr 8, 2020

The descriptions say that it still feels really small in your hands, so I'm hoping that it doesn't feel TOO different from the other DS controllers. There's just a lot that it's hard to tell until I've actually got my hands on it. (And thank the dark gods that the thumb sticks are still placed symmetrically).

X :neo:

Carlie · Apr 8, 2020

Lulcielid · Apr 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1247723771156287489

Lulcielid · Apr 16, 2020

Report: Sony To Limit Initial PlayStation 5 Supply

article said:
Sony Corp. plans to produce far fewer units of its upcoming PlayStation 5 in its first year than it had for the previous-generation console’s launch, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Tokyo-based tech giant is limiting its initial production run in part because it expects the PS5’s ambitious specs to weigh on demand by leading to a high price at launch, the people said, asking not to be identified because the subject is private. The global Covid-19 pandemic has affected Sony’s promotional plans for the new device but not its production capacity, they added.

The company has told assembly partners it would make 5 to 6 million units of the PS5 in the fiscal year ending March 2021, according to other people involved in the machine’s supply chain. When Sony released the PlayStation 4 in November 2013, it sold 7.5 million units in its first two quarters.

The PS5’s loftier price tag may also deter initial take-up. Game developers who’ve been creating titles for the next PlayStation anticipate its price to be in the region of $499 to $549, and Bloomberg Intelligence’s Matthew Kanterman points to increased component costs pushing up the price required for Sony to break even. Sony has struggled with its price-setting decision for the PS5 because of scarce components, Bloomberg News has reported.

A Sony spokesman declined to comment. Its shares were largely unchanged in afternoon trade.

Sony’s strategy, according to several people familiar with its plans, will be to rely on incumbent PlayStation 4 models as a bridge to get new users onto the PlayStation platform’s network services while the PS5 remains in limited supply, the people said.

Currently, Sony sells the PS4 for $300 and the higher-end PS4 Pro for $400. The company may cut these prices around the time of the PS5 launch to stimulate new subscribers for the PlayStation Plus membership program and PlayStation Now game-streaming service, the people said. Sony’s Chief Executive Officer Kenichiro Yoshida has said the company will aim to increase recurring revenue rather than one-time hardware purchases.

The PS5 production volume could still change depending on the Covid-19 situation, the people said. Sony has asked employees to work from home to mitigate the spread of the virus, and its board has been unable to meet to approve business plans for the current fiscal year, including those for the PlayStation unit. That meeting was originally supposed to take place in March.

Sony said last month that it plans to release results for the year ended March on April 30 but may be forced to push the date back due to the pandemic.

The virus has already upended Sony’s promotional plans. The company may forgo hosting a public press conference for its PS5 release date and price unveiling due to infection fears. Recently, it was forced to reveal its DualSense PS5 controller in a hurried fashion, according to people informed on the matter.

While only a small circle within Sony are privy to the appearance of the PS5 console, the controller has been shared with outside developers and the company feared it couldn’t control leaks, they said.

Still, Sony remains unlikely to delay the launch of the PS5 from the critical year-end shopping season. So long as archrival Microsoft Corp. doesn’t push back the release of its next-generation Xbox, also expected at the end of the year, Sony won’t delay either, the people said. Some analysts believe the close contest for attention between the PlayStation and Xbox, especially in the U.S., may force both companies to sell their new consoles at a loss.

“I think both the PS5 and Xbox Series X may end up at US$450 even though they would lose money at that price,” said Damian Thong, an analyst at Macquarie Capital.

Suppliers have started delivering components to PS5 assemblers, who are scheduled to begin mass-producing the product by June. Sony’s PlayStation chief Jim Ryan has stressed that the machine’s launch should be simultaneous around the globe, according to people in the company’s supply chain.

Covid-19 travel restrictions have prevented Sony engineers from flying to China to direct final adjustments before assembly plants go into mass production. Sony’s assembly partner had voiced concern last month about meeting the production deadline, however those worries have since abated and it should now be able to meet Sony’s requested schedule, people familiar with the discussions said.

On the software front, Sony has publicly warned that the Covid-19 pandemic may affect the game production pipeline for titles destined for its next console, which is a problem the entire industry is grappling with.

Lulcielid · Apr 17, 2020

Cappuccino · Apr 17, 2020

What do you guys think of the ps5 controller? I love the design but it does remind me of xbox controller.

Cloud_S · Apr 18, 2020

Lulcielid said:
Report: Sony To Limit Initial PlayStation 5 Supply

It'll be interesting to see what happens by the fall. Neither Microsoft or Sony want to delay their next-gen consoles, but with so many people temporarily out of work across the globe, I'm sure both companies know there will be a lack of spending money on non-essentials by the pre-holiday release time.

Tashasaurous · Apr 18, 2020

Cappuccino said:
What do you guys think of the ps5 controller? I love the design but it does remind me of xbox controller.

I thought of the same thing on how it looked. It does look like an Xbox controller, only Play Station style.

Tetsujin · Apr 18, 2020

I hope I can get the controller in a different color or something.

I don't want white plastic on my electronics. It'll inevitably turn yellow :monster:

My PS4 has a two-tone black and red design. I wouldn't mind black and red for the PS5 controller.

Cthulhu · Apr 18, 2020

I think I'd go for a special edition machine this time around; especially since getting rid of regular TV and with other people having moved in, the PS4 is running all the time nowadays. Great value for money if you think about it that way.

I should probably also get a new TV though. Heck!

ForceStealer · Apr 18, 2020

You're of course free to prefer any colors you like, but just for the record my white PS4 and controller haven't turned yellow, got them nearly at launch :monster:

Cloud_S · Apr 19, 2020

Cthulhu said:
I think I'd go for a special edition machine this time around; especially since getting rid of regular TV and with other people having moved in, the PS4 is running all the time nowadays. Great value for money if you think about it that way.

I should probably also get a new TV though. Heck!

I'm pretty sure they'll do a FF7R PS5 for the second installment. I mean sure they did a PS4 FF7R bundle, but it was just a "special" box, nothing more.

Lulcielid · Apr 20, 2020

Rumor: PS5 and Xbox Series X reveal plans shifted following E3 2020 cancellation

Sources say PS5 is expected to be revealed eariler than planned, potentially around May (but with the likely potential of being moved again due to the current situation).

Lulcielid · Apr 21, 2020

Rumors of how Microsoft could be approaching next-gen stuff:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1252567835563511813

Basically a next-gen lite option vs a "premieum" option (with Series X)

Cloud_S · Apr 25, 2020

Having not really been following what can/can't be done with the PS4, I was under the impression that with a Bluetooth dongle (which I had already) I could use my headphones (a YT vid seemed to suggest it was possible....)... apparently not. I hope the PS5 allows for BT headphones/headsets.

Tashasaurous · Apr 25, 2020

Not to sound horrible here, but the possible reveal of the Xbox next gen looks like a computer tower to me.

Cloud_S · Apr 28, 2020

Seems I was wrong regarding a bluetooth dongle not working. I had one, but not the right one. Apparently you need the Avantree Leaf dongle. I got it in the mail yesterday and quite pleased to say it works!

Cthulhu · Apr 28, 2020

Re: entry-level next-gen consoles, that actually makes a lot of sense; both the PS4 and xbox hardware is well developed now and they could probably make a new revision of the console (the non-pro version) at a <$200 price point. There's still a huge untapped market out there, and definitely the PS4 has a huge library of great games that probably still won't look dated come PS5. Plus graphics aren't all that.

They could also do a streaming-only version; I know PS has PS Now which I believe is game streaming? And I'm sure the xbox has something similar. They could bring out a streaming-only console, although they'd be competing with the not-too-popular Stadia console then (and OnLive? And a few others IIRC).

And a digital-only version that doesn't take any disks / has an extended hard drive, but that's only feasible in countries with fast / unmetered internet. (this excludes the US already, lmao)