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PS5 Has a Big Problem With Installations Defaulting To PS4 Version of Games

PS5 offers backward compatibility support for the PS4, however, it is a bit cumbersome how this leads to the installations of games with cross-gen support.

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Jin_Sakai2019d ago (Edited 2019d ago )

I’m having this problem myself with certain games. Specifically Cold War. It’s an easy fix but rather annoying.

Jin_Sakai2019d ago

Hopefully it’s fixed soon. Other than that I’m loving the 120fps mode on Cold War. It’s amazing!

UnSelf2019d ago

My MM immediately installed on my ps5 when I
Put the disk in

I’ve had HDD problems so far with my PS5, but this isn’t one of them.

Teflon022019d ago

External drives have been my glitches and issues. The version is as easy as looking and paying attenion but my system turning off and repairing my external if I play a PS5 game while a game is downloading to my external isn't acceptable. It corrupted my Sackboy save and the damn system uploaded the new save replacing the good one.

Basically until updated

Don't download to the external and start a PS5 game chances are within 10 mins the system will turn off randomly

darthv722019d ago

That seems odd. So if you have a ps5 disc it could still install the 4 version?

Teflon022019d ago

Naw, it's literally the different versions are selectable under the same tile. So you click the more and switch to which version you want. Ppl aren't aware as Sony basically just signs you in and says figure it out. Which I blame bad communication if they're not going to make the system to the detailed work. But ultimately PS5 versions of games don't come with PS4 versions. But PS4 versions come with PS5 upgrades. So if you buy a PS5 game as a cross gen version, you're technically buying the PS4 version which comes with PS5. But because that's technically the PS4 version. unless you specifically take the time to pick the correct version to download.it'll default to the PS4 version and by the time people realize it's already downloaded I guess lol

CaptainHenry9162019d ago

Just curious what TV are you using to hit that 4K 120fps mode?

NeoGamer2322019d ago

Annoying but will be fixed I am sure.

This is minor compared to other potential issues.

Dirtnapstor2019d ago

Not a real issue. I bought the digital version and it was downloading both the PS4 & PS5 versions. That being said, I have an external SSD for my PS4 games. So the download was split in two "directions" respectively. I just deleted the PS4 download that was queued.

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SyntheticForm2018d ago

This happened to me during a session of Miles. I ejected the disc and put it back in and it fixed itself. It also didn't close the application and took me to where I left off in game.

Weird.

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rlow12019d ago

Looks like it's a little rough around the neck.

robtion2019d ago

Have the ps5 version of MM installed via ps4 disc free upgrade and played some. Went to play it again the next day and put the disc in and instead it started automatically installing the ps4 version.
Pressed delete on the ps4 version and it deleted the ps5 version. Had to download and reinstall the game all over again.
Definitely some bugs to work out still.

Hellcat20202019d ago

It fid that to me on Valhalla, Cold War, Sackboy and the Pathless
Cold War was the most annoying one because it's 3 or 4 different sections that had to be deleted then re downloaded
I'll have to deal with this again next month with Immortals Fenyx rising

Si-Fly2019d ago

I’m hoping it’ll be fixed by then!

Hellcat20202019d ago

So do I
Plus that freezing issue with the rest mode as well

drunkenspy0072019d ago

there's a fix, so it's not a problem, but it is an annoyance

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Michiel19892019d ago

since cancer can be cured, its just an annoyance and not a disease.

Chriswheeler222019d ago

Yes because cancer is a mere slight annoyance.

Michiel19892019d ago

in the context of releasing a new console where they advertised ps4 games running better on ps5 etc etc, this is a problem. how can someone even try and argue its not? it doesnt matter if there is a fix or not, thats the point im making with my sarcastic comment.

cooperdnizzle2019d ago

Wow. You need to learn the difference between a real problem and a spoiled little first world problem. Hahaha! That was horrible. Just wow. Worst comment of the year!

b777conehead2019d ago (Edited 2019d ago )

I’m a cancer survivor and your a jerk. I had a lot of complications and will never be the same. So don’t put cancer in with a game where you use the 3 dots and select ps5 . It’s not the same

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Popsicle2019d ago

My console is being delivered today so I will be a able to join the group of proud beta testers soon.

TheKingKratos2019d ago (Edited 2019d ago )

Lol your comment is damn funny because it's true

This is why I wait till things become more clear
Wait a year or two before jump on next gen especially when I got the Ps4Pro

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TheKingKratos2019d ago

Yeah i agree ,Myst-Vearn

I will mostly buy ps5 after a year when next gen games only start to show up and show what the system can really do and the system become more stable

XPH2018d ago

Maybe it's a blessing that us here in the UK still have a few more days to go before we get our PS5...

Teflon022019d ago

Yes, join us in the report task force :)

Popsicle2019d ago

Update: installed Spider-Man, Spider-Man MM, Demon’s Souls, and Bugsnax. All defaulted to the PS5 version for me.

Dirtnapstor2019d ago

@Popsicle
Yes, PS5 games will only download to the internal drive. You cannot save them to an external. You can however default all PS4 games directly to an external drive so as to not take up the precious minuscule internal SSD... which is ridiculous. I would have gladly paid more from the get-go.

northpaws2019d ago

I hope people can appreciate early adopters more, without them, there won't even be a second or third waves of adopters. They always say "that's why I never get them early lmao", very selfish thing to say. The first batch of consoles will always be there until they are bought, and those people that just can't wait to get their hands on it accepted the risk, and the reward is being able to enjoy next gen at least a few months earlier than other people.

I have a PS5 now, there are quite a few bugs (crashed multiple times in Spiderman MM), but when you swing at the top of New York with insane graphic, I know it is worth it.

Btw, I tried the trick some people said that worked for them, and I FEEL like the system is more stable for now.

1. Turn off PS5 completely
2. Unplug from power and wait for few minutes
3. Turn it back on and don't use rest mode for now

Hopefully patches for both the games are consoles are coming soon. Super looking forward to "stability updates" now.

Dirtnapstor2019d ago

Lol, but welcome anyways. I have had zero issues with mine. Spend some time figuring out the system itself. I think many have yet to really explore the options (based on comments). Operator errors. It works just fine.
An external drive is a must for your PS4 library. Choose the option to do so, and this system will automatically divert PS4 games solely to the external drive.

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA28d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY28d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay28d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos28d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7228d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY28d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator28d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum28d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z28d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Spiders Studio, Developers of GreedFall: The Dying World, Announce Liquidation of the Company

Spiders: "We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.

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