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Re: PS5

Post by Zlatan » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:24 am

In all seriousness, when was the last time a truly new game was released and what was it? and not just a remake/rehash/rename of an existing game like Fifa XX; or Assassins Creed etc

It's all well and good making the hardware better, but it's constantly polishing the turd dont you think?

In terms of when for me - I've still got till March 2021 for my XBox Game Pass subscription - so will wait till then at least. Colleagues are signing up for the £28.99/month for 24 months deal for the XBox Series X which includes Game Pass and EA Access.

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Re: PS5

Post by CFS » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:48 am

https://youtu.be/OlEFAMKOsQk

Doc gives his take on the matter.

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Re: PS5

Post by claret2018 » Tue Sep 22, 2020 12:09 pm

Zlatan wrote:
Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:24 am
In all seriousness, when was the last time a truly new game was released and what was it? and not just a remake/rehash/rename of an existing game like Fifa XX; or Assassins Creed etc

It's all well and good making the hardware better, but it's constantly polishing the turd dont you think?

In terms of when for me - I've still got till March 2021 for my XBox Game Pass subscription - so will wait till then at least. Colleagues are signing up for the £28.99/month for 24 months deal for the XBox Series X which includes Game Pass and EA Access.
There's been a few recently that I thought were great. Death Stranding and Sekiro are 2 that come to mind. I don't really go for the Assassins Creed/CoD type of annual games, I agree that these are the same game released once a year.
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Re: PS5

Post by Vegas Claret » Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:38 pm

superdimitri wrote:
Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:29 am
Basically, yeah.

The only true way to future proof will be the LG OLEDs and that's because they are the only TVs that tick all the boxes.
  • Capable with HDR (remarkable how many TVs don't meet this criteria).
    Dolby Vision support - not integral as a non Dolby Vision TV will fall back to HDR10, but nonetheless promised titles in 2021.
    HDMI 2.1 VRR
Sadly if you want an LCD TV instead, perhaps because your usage is susceptible to burn in then you can't check all those boxes.

And if you are buying a TV smaller than 55" your choice is even worse.

And if you are buying a smaller TV with a limited budget you're basically out of luck completely.

In my own opinion the quality of HDR reproduction on a TV is first and foremost the most important factor, with a limited budget in the UK the Hisense U8Q is looking to be the best buy. It lacks VRR but it's so much cheaper than competing TVs. Hisense sell there TVs close to cost.

To get similar kind of HDR from a Korean/Japanese brand you need to look at LG OLEDs, Sony OLEDs, Panasonic OLEDs, the Samsung Q90T or Sony XH9505 LCD TVs. LG OLEDs ticks all, Samsung ticks all but Dolby Vision. Sony LCD TV and OLEDs/Panasonic OLEDs are like the Hisense U8Q and ticks all but HDMI VRR.

As with all new tech expect teething issues, things won't work as intended to begin with and if you do buy close to release you can expect problems that may never be fixed. Don't become a beta tester for new tech and wait for people to review and test the consoles with TVs first.

If you can wait until 2021 or 2022 even better. If you are buying an LCD that's even more important to remember as soon they will look out of date. Samsung are in the process of dumping LCD TV production for their higher end TVs and will be buying 3rd party panels for there TVs instead. They'll move soon to OLEDs themselves. So beware if you do buy now, that LCD TV may look a little more out of date sooner than you'd think.

Don't touch LGs/Panasonic LCD TVs. You may be tempted looking at specs that they tick a lot of boxes. They aren't bad TVs for watching general TV but they don't make the cut at all in this modern HDR era.

Worth also be a bit wary with the BX OLED supporting HDMI 2.1 VRR properly, wait for tests with the consoles first.

Outside of Europe basically TCL/Hisense again are the best value options on a budget TCL R625/Hisense H9G. Vizio may be competitive but like other cheaper TVs lack HDMI 2.1 VRR.
Sony XH9505 sold as X950H in NA.

Beware all LCD TVs have poor viewing angles, particularly one's that aren't the very highest end.

Best time to buy a TV is spring each year as the new models are announced, released and older go on clearance sales. Second best time is between Black Friday and January sales.

Last bit of advice: don't get tricked by marketing. QLED is not a new display tech like OLED, it's marketing for LCD TVs.
HDR - every TV and his dog accepts the signal, but very few (more expensive) models can display it correctly and without issues .

In absolute worse case scenario if you can't afford a capable HDR TV you can just disable HDR on the console some titles may also let you configure HDR to work with less problems on cheaper TVs but it's a workaround that may not always be possible.
and that's why I'm going to wait, never wise to change when technology is about to take a leap forward imho

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Re: PS5

Post by superdimitri » Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:38 pm

claret2018 wrote:
Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:33 am
That makes sense. I’m probably better with the cheap Xbox then as my tv isn’t 4k
Not strictly true. Some games may be 30fps at 4k, or 60 with reduced graphics. So if you go for the higher tier console always playing at HD you'll be guaranteed a higher rate with the best graphics.

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Re: PS5

Post by williamjblazkowicz » Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:54 am

Has anyone else watched the PS5 teardown video yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaAY-jAjm0w (You can click to activate subtitles).

Seems a clever piece of design with the removable base and its screw storage. I like that the panels can be so easily removed -- this surely makes way for some very interesting customised panels from different games, for example. Also looks like the cooling will be much more efficient and it shouldn't sound like a jet when running a game. I'm sure someone with more technical knowledge than me can offer more insight but it's very interesting all the same.

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Re: PS5

Post by superdimitri » Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:23 pm

It's basically no different to a small form factor computer. Hate the look of the thing though. Looks like a big outdated wireless router.

Storage is going to be a problem, but it's nice with the ps5 you can install your own drive whereas with the Xbox you will have to buy a proprietary one.

The push to ssd means capacity is low at a time when game installs are getting bigger and bigger. The latest call or duty on PC takes up almost an entire 512gb drive and that's a game that's been released before the consoles! Imagine the storage requirements of some games in one or two years!

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Re: PS5

Post by Ric_C » Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:56 pm

Zlatan wrote:
Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:24 am
In all seriousness, when was the last time a truly new game was released and what was it? and not just a remake/rehash/rename of an existing game like Fifa XX; or Assassins Creed etc

It's all well and good making the hardware better, but it's constantly polishing the turd dont you think?

In terms of when for me - I've still got till March 2021 for my XBox Game Pass subscription - so will wait till then at least. Colleagues are signing up for the £28.99/month for 24 months deal for the XBox Series X which includes Game Pass and EA Access.
Playing Ghosts of Tsushima at the moment, and I agree, even though it is a very good game, it has taken the best bits of games like Assassins Creed, the Witcher etc and evolved it.

For me the two most original games on current-gen have been No Mans Sky and Shadow of Mordor (mainly due to the Nemesis system). Also Death Stranding I guess, although I haven't played that.


Someone posted earlier about how can games keep getting better? Well for me it is advanced AI and seamless loading times. The graphics are already great, but the increased power of next-gen will hopefully unlock much more innovative gaming experiences.

I've got big hopes for Cyberpunk 2077

Also regarding ps4/ps5 I've read that some games are offering remastered ps5 versions of their game for free, which is pretty cool.

And if you are undecided, some games such as Cyberpunk could in theory be bought on ps4 and then when you buy a ps5 later in the year, you can play the ps5 version from where you left off.
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Re: PS5

Post by Steddyman » Thu Oct 08, 2020 1:56 pm

claret2018 wrote:
Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:33 am
That makes sense. I’m probably better with the cheap Xbox then as my tv isn’t 4k
Definitely. My mate is getting a PS5, but then an Xbox Series S with Game Pass.

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Re: PS5

Post by williamjblazkowicz » Thu Oct 08, 2020 5:17 pm

superdimitri wrote:
Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:23 pm
It's basically no different to a small form factor computer. Hate the look of the thing though. Looks like a big outdated wireless router.

Storage is going to be a problem, but it's nice with the ps5 you can install your own drive whereas with the Xbox you will have to buy a proprietary one.

The push to ssd means capacity is low at a time when game installs are getting bigger and bigger. The latest call or duty on PC takes up almost an entire 512gb drive and that's a game that's been released before the consoles! Imagine the storage requirements of some games in one or two years!
I agree about the appearance -- I'm not a massive fan although I'm slowly getting used to it. Regarding the storage of Call of Duty, are they doing that on purpose? It's massively bloated and I'm not sure it needs to be. I wonder if they do it so they can force people to have less games installed on their consoles and thus people are less likely to switch games?

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Re: PS5

Post by williamjblazkowicz » Thu Oct 08, 2020 5:39 pm

Ric_C wrote:
Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:56 pm
I've got big hopes for Cyberpunk 2077
Me too! Looks a lot of fun. I'm particularly interested in the futuristic city setting and its scale. I was watching an interested video the other day about the scale of it. While it might not be as big as something like The Witcher 3, the density (particularly vertical) of the city will make it feel very big.

There's a lot more packed into it while The Witcher 3's points of interest more spread out. There will probably be so many things to see and do that moving across the city will take some time and make the map feel much bigger as a result. Can't wait to explore it!

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Re: PS5

Post by superdimitri » Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:32 pm

williamjblazkowicz wrote:
Thu Oct 08, 2020 5:17 pm
I agree about the appearance -- I'm not a massive fan although I'm slowly getting used to it. Regarding the storage of Call of Duty, are they doing that on purpose? It's massively bloated and I'm not sure it needs to be. I wonder if they do it so they can force people to have less games installed on their consoles and thus people are less likely to switch games?
It's getting to that point more with games. Not saying every one will use that much space but it's certainly not going to get better.

I don't think it's on purpose. Just natural growth. I did read that you can store games on an ext HDD and transfer them across quickly though. Hopefully prices on SSD drives come down.

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Re: PS5

Post by icu81b4 » Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:48 pm

So to those of you who have got one, what are your first impressions?

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Re: PS5

Post by ian » Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:16 pm

The sorry innards of a PS5 makes me appreciate my self-built gaming PC even more

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Re: PS5

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:20 pm

williamjblazkowicz wrote:
Thu Oct 08, 2020 5:17 pm
I agree about the appearance -- I'm not a massive fan although I'm slowly getting used to it. Regarding the storage of Call of Duty, are they doing that on purpose? It's massively bloated and I'm not sure it needs to be. I wonder if they do it so they can force people to have less games installed on their consoles and thus people are less likely to switch games?
I used to play World of Warcraft and it was over 100gb when I stopped playing it 11yrs ago.

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Re: PS5

Post by icu81b4 » Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:21 pm

ian wrote:
Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:16 pm
The sorry innards of a PS5 makes me appreciate my self-built gaming PC even more
I'm guessing putting a decent gaming PC together would cost considerably more though.

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Re: PS5

Post by ian » Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:38 pm

absolutely, and the specs fit to what I want to use it for. main benefits for me as well as performance is ease of upgrading and maintenance.

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Re: PS5

Post by dougcollins » Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:53 pm

I'm admittedly getting on a bit to be buying my first games console, but my nephew (who reckons knows how it is) told me the X Box is the connoisseur's choice.

So that's what I'll buy.

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Re: PS5

Post by FactualFrank » Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:02 pm

dougcollins wrote:
Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:53 pm
I'm admittedly getting on a bit to be buying my first games console, but my nephew (who reckons knows how it is) told me the X Box is the connoisseur's choice.

So that's what I'll buy.
So you're with me?

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Re: PS5

Post by Spike » Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:15 am

So do we think retailers will release more before Christmas and who are the ones with the best chance of getting one?

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Re: PS5

Post by Foshiznik » Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:18 am

Have myself an Xbox series S. Couldn’t justify the series x/PS5 price

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Re: PS5

Post by FactualFrank » Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:19 am

Spike wrote:
Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:15 am
So do we think retailers will release more before Christmas and who are the ones with the best chance of getting one?
Surely, the market was lockdown 1?

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Re: PS5

Post by Jambounchained » Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:27 am

I managed to get one, absolutely love it.

Astro’s Playroom which is included is absolutely superb, gives you a real show as to what the new pad can do.

I personally think Microsoft have dropped a clanger with their new console, but time will tell.
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Re: PS5

Post by FactualFrank » Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:29 am

Has anybody played both the PS and Xbox and can compare?

Growing up, Playstation ruled. I bought an Xbox purely just for lockdown in March so I could keep in touch with my nephews. I wasn't impressed overall.

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Re: PS5

Post by Foshiznik » Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:33 am

To be honest they are both much of muchness at the moment. Each has their pros and cons.

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Re: PS5

Post by FactualFrank » Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:36 am

Foshiznik wrote:
Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:33 am
To be honest they are both much of muchness at the moment. Each has their pros and cons.
Looked a bit online and PS seems to always come out on top. But yeah, agree with what you say.

How are you by the way with health? If I have the correct poster, you went through a bit of a crap time, so wanted to know everything is now ok.

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Re: PS5

Post by MiltonKeynesClaret93 » Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:55 am

superdimitri wrote:
Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:23 pm
It's basically no different to a small form factor computer. Hate the look of the thing though. Looks like a big outdated wireless router.

Storage is going to be a problem, but it's nice with the ps5 you can install your own drive whereas with the Xbox you will have to buy a proprietary one.

The push to ssd means capacity is low at a time when game installs are getting bigger and bigger. The latest call or duty on PC takes up almost an entire 512gb drive and that's a game that's been released before the consoles! Imagine the storage requirements of some games in one or two years!
Not true regarding the Xbox. You can use any external SSD or HDD drive you like, it's just that only the proprietary Expansion Card can make use of all the Series X's graphical bells and whistles/Velocity Architecture because of its insane read/write speeds, which will be the case for the PS5 too. Normal hard drives and even some SSDs will be a bottleneck because they just can't access information as quickly.

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Re: PS5

Post by jedi_master » Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:56 pm

FactualFrank wrote:
Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:29 am
Has anybody played both the PS and Xbox and can compare?

Growing up, Playstation ruled. I bought an Xbox purely just for lockdown in March so I could keep in touch with my nephews. I wasn't impressed overall.
Xbox Series X is great for playing old games better, and then multi platform games like Assassins Creed Valhalla at worse performance than the PS5, but that's about it. I have seen countless comments from people not even realising a new Xbox was out such is the lack of hype and publicity around it, but can you blame them when the 'Launch Games' are all available on the last gen Xbox?

Playstation is the only place to play exclusive games and the launch line up of Astro's Playroom (free with the console, and absolutely outstanding), Spider-Man Miles Morales, Demons Souls, Sackboy, Godfall, Bugsnax which are all not available on Xbox (with Gran Turismo 7, Ratchet and Clank, God of War 2, Horizon 2 off the top of my head releasing in 2021 also exclusively). IF however, you're not bothered about those games, 100% I would get an Xbox as it's Gamepass service is very cheap (caveated with the fact that the games tend to be a combination of old, poorly received or irrelevant).

There is a reason Playstation has been the best selling console everytime over the Xbox though...

(Yes, I realise I sound like a fanboy and I certainly do prefer Playstation as a platform, but at the end of the day get whichever suits you best!)
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Re: PS5

Post by williamjblazkowicz » Mon Nov 23, 2020 1:06 pm

As I mentioned when I started the thread, I pre-ordered a PS5 and it came on time last Thursday morning. Very impressed so far. The controller is fantastic, especially the adaptive triggers. You can see how these work in Call of Duty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzr7a1gnzgw

Nice UI but takes a little bit of getting used to in terms of navigating (or it does for me at least). Have played a little bit of Astro's Playroom which, as Jambounchained has already mentioned, is a nice showcase of what the controller can do.

Visually, we can see the benefits of ray tracing in games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales with the reflections in the skyscraper windows and in puddles etc. Looks quite impressive. Myself, I've mostly been playing Days Gone. Was a PS4 title from a couple of years ago but had been meaning to play it and it's included in the PS Plus Collection.

For people with PS5, it's worth adding any PS Plus Collection titles you're interested in to your library (you don't need to download them). That way, if they're removed from the collection, you'll still have access to them.

Edit - Forgot to mention that I bought the PS5 also so I can use the 4K Bluray player. Have watched a few on that so far and all fine, quite happy with it. The media remote is decent as well. Certainly makes navigating menus a little bit easier.
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Re: PS5

Post by claret2018 » Mon Nov 23, 2020 1:07 pm

Playstation has had the best of the exclusives for a while now, and the new machine looks to have the edge over the Xbox.

I do think the Microsoft game pass will be brilliant in the coming years though, with all Microsoft exclusive games being available on it on release.

I’ve got a series S and plan on getting a ps5 once they come back into stock. It’s the first time I’ve gone for both in a generation of consoles but the Microsoft’s pricing on the series S has justified it for me.

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Re: PS5

Post by superdimitri » Mon Nov 23, 2020 5:14 pm

MiltonKeynesClaret93 wrote:
Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:55 am
Not true regarding the Xbox. You can use any external SSD or HDD drive you like, it's just that only the proprietary Expansion Card can make use of all the Series X's graphical bells and whistles/Velocity Architecture because of its insane read/write speeds, which will be the case for the PS5 too. Normal hard drives and even some SSDs will be a bottleneck because they just can't access information as quickly.
You can only run old games direct this way. The new 'optimised' games won't run at all. The external USB SSD are also a lot slower than the NVME custom dives you can add to the PS5.

What's worse is how overpriced the Xbox 1TB drive is, you can buy a 2TB drive for the same money for the PS5.

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Re: PS5

Post by williamjblazkowicz » Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:54 pm

Anyone else bought Cyberpunk 2077? My copy is arriving tomorrow -- can't wait! Reviews are very good although it sounds like it's very buggy and that a day 1 patch won't cover a lot of the issues.

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Re: PS5

Post by Foshiznik » Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:53 pm

FactualFrank wrote:
Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:36 am
Looked a bit online and PS seems to always come out on top. But yeah, agree with what you say.

How are you by the way with health? If I have the correct poster, you went through a bit of a crap time, so wanted to know everything is now ok.
Sorry pal, haven't been on here for a while so catching up. You do have the right person. I am good thanks. Just been past the 4th anniversary of going into remission with no setbacks so all looking good at the moment!

Hope you are well.

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Re: PS5

Post by Foshiznik » Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:55 pm

williamjblazkowicz wrote:
Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:54 pm
Anyone else bought Cyberpunk 2077? My copy is arriving tomorrow -- can't wait! Reviews are very good although it sounds like it's very buggy and that a day 1 patch won't cover a lot of the issues.
How have you found it? I bought it and although it was great to start with it appears to have become more buggy the more i play. Just completed a mission where i couldn't shoot but no AI could see me... don't think that was meant to happen.

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Re: PS5

Post by FactualFrank » Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:17 pm

I watched my nephew play Fortnite yesterday, not seen it played before. Looked decent.

Still not sure what the aim of the game is though other than be the last remaining out of 100 starting players.

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Re: PS5

Post by Burnley Ace » Wed Dec 30, 2020 2:23 pm

FactualFrank wrote:
Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:17 pm
I watched my nephew play Fortnite yesterday, not seen it played before. Looked decent.

Still not sure what the aim of the game is though other than be the last remaining out of 100 starting players.
Download Vigor from the PS store - it’s Fortnite for adults!

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Re: PS5

Post by Untinted Glasses » Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:00 am

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:
Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:58 am
I'll be going to chat to the same lad in Curry's who sold me the TV for my boys.
I went to buy them a Samsung, but he convinced me the cheaper Panasonic was a better option, due to the quality of the HDMI port and in all fairness, its been a brilliant TV for gaming.
Those is curry’s , Dixon’s etc are generally clueless , some of the advice I’ve heard them offering to people was way off.

Could you explain “ the quality of the HDMI port” because quite simply that makes zero sense

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Re: PS5

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:20 am

Untinted Glasses wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:00 am
Those is curry’s , Dixon’s etc are generally clueless , some of the advice I’ve heard them offering to people was way off.

Could you explain “ the quality of the HDMI port” because quite simply that makes zero sense
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2017/11/22/ ... ence-xbox/

It's all explained on there, it does make a difference for playing 4k gaming which I didn't know about, but the very knowledgeable lad in Curry's did, which I was greatful for.

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Re: PS5

Post by Untinted Glasses » Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:25 am

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:20 am
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2017/11/22/ ... ence-xbox/

It's all explained on there, it does make a difference for playing 4k gaming which I didn't know about, but the very knowledgeable lad in Curry's did, which I was greatful for.
Trust me “ the quality of an hdmi port “ is not a thing . It really isn’t . I can only imagine you have misunderstood or the lad was not that knowledgeable.

Perhaps you / he meant the HDMI type ?

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Re: PS5

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:43 am

Untinted Glasses wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:25 am
Trust me “ the quality of an hdmi port “ is not a thing . It really isn’t . I can only imagine you have misunderstood or the lad was not that knowledgeable.

Perhaps you / he meant the HDMI type ?
OK fine, whatever you want to insist on is up to you, but the site suggests you're wrong.

The boys are more than happy with the TV, that's all that really matters to me, so I'm not fussed.

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Re: PS5

Post by Untinted Glasses » Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:56 am

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:43 am
OK fine, whatever you want to insist on is up to you, but the site suggests you're wrong.

The boys are more than happy with the TV, that's all that really matters to me, so I'm not fussed.
Wow the arrogance of some.

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Re: PS5

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:18 pm

Untinted Glasses wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:56 am
Wow the arrogance of some.
Not particularly.

You questioned my terminology, I've provided a link to support what I've said and you've dismissed it as wrong despite it being the link to the parent company, that was after you said the staff at Curry's were clueless.

My kids are happy with the products and I was happy with the service, so much so I emailed Curry's to tell them how happy I was with service.

There is not a single bit of arrogance from me today over this.

Have a good day.

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Re: PS5

Post by DCWat » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:21 pm

There are numerous types of USB ports. The earlier iterations are not of as good a standard as the newer ones, be they A or C.

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Re: PS5

Post by jedi_master » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:22 pm

It actually does make a difference (a big difference), whether a TV supports HDMI 2.1 or not to the quality of it's 4K output.

I assume this is what Curry's were referring to.

Did you not know that Untinted Glasses? Perhaps research your own argument before picking a fight with someone.

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Re: PS5

Post by Untinted Glasses » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:26 pm

Im glad you did, it’s about time some one did.

https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.dixons.co.uk

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Re: PS5

Post by Untinted Glasses » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:29 pm

jedi_master wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:22 pm
It actually does make a difference (a big difference), whether a TV supports HDMI 2.1 or not to the quality of it's 4K output.

I assume this is what Curry's were referring to.

Did you not know that Untinted Glasses? Perhaps research your own argument before picking a fight with someone.
I own my own electronics business. If you look at my second post ( I think ) I do suggest it’s 2.1 Most new TVs now offer 2.1 as standard .

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Re: PS5

Post by ClaretAL » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:30 pm

If you had a series x would it still be worth getting a PS5?

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Re: PS5

Post by Untinted Glasses » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:32 pm

ClaretAL wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:30 pm
If you had a series x would it still be worth getting a PS5?
Only if you wanted to play the exclusives or your friends we’re on the other format

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Re: PS5

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:35 pm

ClaretAL wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:30 pm
If you had a series x would it still be worth getting a PS5?
It's probably going to boil down to console and game preferences, like it's always done.

I tend to prefer PlayStation, but I've had xboxs before.

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Re: PS5

Post by Untinted Glasses » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:37 pm

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:35 pm
It's probably going to boil down to console and game preferences, like it's always done.

I tend to prefer PlayStation, but I've had xboxs before.
I think you misunderstood his question

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