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PlayStation 5 - Five Underrated Features

PlayStation 5's DualSense and excellent launch line-up might be grabbing all the headlines but here are five of its most underrated features.

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NecrumOddBoy1989d ago (Edited 1989d ago )

I love the look and feel of the trophies and the new system. The trophy cards, screen shots and video clips are fun and seem to align smoothly with the trophy pop to make cool snips to send to friends or social media. I do wish there was a vertical checklist view and also a Trophy tab in the mini-PS XMB for faster access.

PrimeVinister1989d ago (Edited 1989d ago )

A dedicated trophy option in the customisable Control Center would also be superb.

And I do love how the trophy video gives you a few seconds of footage after it pops.

SyntheticForm1989d ago

I agree about the vertical view for trophies. Right now you can only get that view when comparing, but I'm sure they'll sort that out. I like the bigger icons though. The trophy art is more easily seen and it's great.

There are a lot of QOL improvements coming, I'm sure. Sony have been pretty good with listening to UI related feedback. Also, it just launched and there's plenty of time.

PrimeVinister1989d ago

The bigger icons are definitely welcome. And the appearance of the banner on PS5 trophy screenshots. Even PS4 games have a different overlay on PS5 trophy images.

SyntheticForm1988d ago

Oh, and while we're on trophies, they should make trophies earned in PS5 games visible on PS4.

My friend wanted to check my Demon's Souls progress but told me he couldn't see it. Hopped on Pro, checked it out, and he was right.

PS5, also, oddly doesn't feature the yellow progress-to-next-level bar that PS4 does either. Strange omissions, but I expect they'll be fixed.

andy851989d ago (Edited 1989d ago )

Honestly it feels like a slog to me to access stuff. Far harder to see your missing trophies. I used to order my list by rarity, so i could check the hardest ones i was missing easier. Now it always resets to default for some reason instead of saving my preference. Obviously the horizontal view is poor too. You really can't see much. It takes more clicks to get to trophies too. It may seem like im picking at things and I'm sure they will fix some, but it shouldn't be more complicated to see stuff than on PS4. Oh one more 😂 why can't you see your friends trophy level now on the list? I spent 15 mins trying to find a specific guy on my list with a lot of trophies.. 10 seconds beforehand

But I do love the trophy video. Haha!

Teflon021989d ago

This is the main thing I want. I don't even care much whether vertical or horizontal scrolling. I just was a trophy button in the control center that doesn't require going out of the game to view. Even a see all trophies card is enough for me to be satisfied. But ATM the trophy hunting is a hassle on ps4 games because it just recommends based of time played and the order ppl normally get. Not what's closest to achievable. Love the new trophy stuff though otherwise

The Wood1988d ago

Holding the mute button on the pad mutes your tv...hold it again to resume volume

PrimeVinister1988d ago

I did not know that, thank you 🙏

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PrimeVinister1988d ago

It would be sweet.
It would tempt the segment most likely to already have compatible displays (PC gamers) to get a PS5.

But the reality is that matching the capabilities of popular TVs is more important. 4K HDR at 60 Hz is their priority and IMHO, rightly so.

traumadisaster1988d ago

It’s possible to walk and chew gum at the same time. Vrr should have been handled without fuckin up the team working on 4khdr60 that’s been around the block for years.

Neonridr1988d ago

I need my folders please. I installed a bunch of my PS4 titles I got with PS+ over the past two years to an external drive, but they still have icons across my dashboard. I'd like to make a "PS4" folder so I can keep it all organized neatly.

hopefully in one of the next system updates.

PrimeVinister1988d ago

The UI isn't perfect by any means. There are a few popular features that are more clicks away than on PS4.

And I didn't realise they had removed folders... I didn't use them but it was still a cool feature that loads of people did use

Neonridr1988d ago

oh for sure, no doubt they will come. It's not the end of the world currently. Will just be nice for me to be able to separate my older stuff from the newer :)

The Wood1988d ago

100 percent

Just make it slick looking. Do it right

jukins1988d ago

Love activities the most.

Magatsuhi1988d ago

The TV remote feature surprised me. I accidentally hit a button with my TV remote while watching Hulu on ps5 and it paused it. I was so confused lol.

PrimeVinister1988d ago (Edited 1988d ago )

I found it by accident as well 🤣

Hit a direction key on the TV remote while pulling out from between couch cushions and the cursor moved around the PS5 menu.

I use it quite a bit. But I acknowledge that some people will never, ever use it.

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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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FPSRUSSIA17d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY17d ago

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

Eonjay17d ago

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

Profchaos17d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7217d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY17d ago

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

TheColbertinator17d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum17d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z17d 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.

What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.

We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.

If you have any questions or run into issues with your games, please contact Nacon directly as we'll no longer be able to reply."