PS5 Fan Buys Digital Edition, Receives Standard Version in the Box
You may have heard that today is the launch of the PS5. Fans all over the globe, except Europe of course, are starting to receive Sony's next-gen console, ushering in a new era of gaming. One of those fans is A/V Media Designer Corey Cudney, who when pre-orders were live, managed to secure a digital version of the PS5. Or so he thought.
Ordered from PlayStation directly, Corey's PS5 was delivered promptly by FedEx this morning. In anticipation, he opened the box but something was awry. Rather than the digital console he was expecting, Corey, in fact, received a standard PS5 in the box.
Got my PS5 Digital Edition from Somy Direct this morning, opened it up and found a disc-based console in the box!
I'm not mad at all, just thought it was crazy! Either way, here's to a new generation!! #PS5 pic.twitter.com/rRfGsh32Yx
— Corey Cudney (@CoreyCudney) November 12, 2020
After speaking to Corey, we have confirmed that he did receive the standard console in place of the digital one. Corey said that while he was "initially super confused to unwrap it from the box" he still has some PS4 discs "that are happy to see the mistake." Although he specifically ordered the digital only console because he liked the look of it better, Corey said: "I honestly don't see how I could be mad with it, it's the more expensive version so I'm alright with the mixup!"
In this moment of fortune, Corey did indeed get the more expensive console, with the standard version retailing at $100 more than its digital counterpart. Here's hoping that nobody who ordered the standard console gets Corey's digital version in its place.
With the console launching today, we've put together a handy launch guide to help you with everything you need to know about the PS5, including all of the launch titles, information on when you can expect our review and everything we know about next-gen game upgrades so far.
Be sure to stay tuned to DualShockers for all of the latest news on both the PS5 and Xbox Series S and Series X.
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Ghost of Tsushima Has Sold Over 5 Million Copies in Under Four Months
Ghost of Tsushima has proven to be one of PlayStation's biggest releases of the year, but due to it being a new IP, those over at Sony seemed to have some reserved expectations for how the game would do at market. Fortunately for Sony, the Sucker Punch-developed title seems to have already surpassed its initial projections.
Mentioned in a new story from The New York Times, Sony divulged that Ghost of Tsushima has already sold over five million units around the world since its release earlier this summer. That means that it is averaging over 1 million copies sold per month. While that might not seem like a lot compared to some other releases like Call of Duty or The Last of Us Part II, it's actually very, very strong for a wholly new property.
One of the reasons for Ghost of Tsushima's sustained sales surely relates to how Sucker Punch has continued to support the game post-launch. Not only has it routinely pushed out new updates, but wholly new game modes such as Legends, which is a co-op, multiplayer experience, have added new life to the title in recent weeks. Combined with the fact that GoT is also confirmed to be optimized for PS5, this is a game that might end up having a pretty long tail.
Given the game's success and the fact that Sucker Punch already seems to be staffing up for the future, a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima looks quite likely. If that does end up coming about, we'll surely see it land on the newly-released PS5 in the coming years.
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PS5 Launch Guide — Everything You Need for Sony's Next-Gen Console
While we've known about it for some time, the time has finally come for Sony's long-awaited next-gen console, the PS5. From the first time that we saw its logo to the reveal of the console itself, this week the PS5 finally hits in select parts of the world, with more areas and countries to start getting the system next week on November 19, 2020.
With the launch of the PS5 starting this week, we here at DualShockers are bringing you our round-up of everything that you need to know about Sony's next-gen system. From the basics of the system, to the games you'll be able to play at launch, to our staff's opinions and deep dives into the system, below you'll find tons of resources we've put together in the build-up to the launch of the PS5, whether you've already secured your pre-order or are waiting to pick it up down the launch.
Either way, next-gen is finally here, and we hope that our guides and features on the PS5 will help you jump in.
PS5 Review
Like everyone else around the world, we'll be getting our PS5 systems at launch starting this week, and we're as excited as everyone to dive in. Once we get our hands on the system, you can expect our official verdict on the PS5 later this month to take a look at its technical specs, features, and everything else it has to offer.
Everything We Know About Sony's Next-Gen Console
If you're looking for the overall basics of what to expect from the PS5, we'd recommend starting here. Our "Everything We Know" guide runs through the highlights of the PS5's technical specs, features, and everything that Sony has announced about the system to date.
Sony's 5 Biggest Pros and Cons Heading Into Launch
Now that we know the basics of what the PS5 has to offer, especially when compared to Microsoft's consoles, it's time to put into context where the system's pros and cons are at launch. In this guide, we take a look at some of the biggest reasons why you might want to get a PS5 at launch, and five reasons why you might want to hold off for a bit longer.
All The Launch Games Confirmed So Far
Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X will have a ton of different games to choose from, and in here, we take a look at all of the first and third-party offerings that will be available on the systems at Day 1.
All the First-Party Titles Coming at Launch
If you're looking more specifically at which games you can only play on the PS5, don't worry: we have you covered. In here, you'll be able to take a quick look at all of the confirmed titles that will be available for the PS5 launch from Sony's first-party teams at PlayStation Studios.
Next-Gen Game Upgrades — Here's What We Know So Far
If you're planning to pick up any PS4 games and wondering how you can upgrade them (for free or otherwise) to the PS5 version, here's our breakdown on the basics of next-gen game upgrades.
The Best 4K TVs to Buy for PS5 and Xbox Series X
If you're in the market to pick up a new 4K TV to play your PS5 on, here are our recommendations for the best sets to pick up from various brands and manufacturers. Whether you're looking for a more affordable option or a 4K TV with all the bells and whistles, we have you covered at the features you'll want to look for when picking out a 4K TV at varying price ranges and budgets.
PlayStation Studios — Here Are Sony's 13 First-Party Studios to Date
Looking past this year, Sony and its roster of first-party teams at PlayStation Studios have a lot of exclusives and new games in the works. Here, we take a look at all 13 of the first-party developers at PlayStation Studios to see what projects they're currently working on for PS5 and what they might have in store for the future.
PS5 Controller Discussion — Our Thoughts on the DualSense Controller
Alongside the console itself, Sony is also introducing players to a brand new controller, the DualSense. Featuring haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and more immersion-bending features, here is our initial discussion of what we thought when the DualSense controller was first revealed.
The PS5 DualSense and Xbox Series X Controllers Show Evolution Over Revolution
Sony and Microsoft are obviously moving in very different directions for this generation, and the controllers are a great example of each company's strategy for next-gen. Take a look at our thoughts on where Sony and Microsoft's heads might be at while moving into next-gen.
In Defense of PlayStation: PS5 Exclusive Content Is a Good Thing
Exclusive content and games are not surprising to anyone that plays video games, and an important business strategy. Take a look at our thoughts on where exclusives are at and why they'll continue to be a key factor for PlayStation heading into the future with the PS5, and how it will benefit consumers in the long run.
The PS5 Logo is the First Step to PlayStation Console Dominance
At the very beginning of the year, Sony finally showed us the logo of the PS5. It was pretty much what we might have all expected. However, looks can be deceiving, as we take a look into what Sony's consistency and branding can tell us for the PS5.
The PS5 is now available in select countries as of today, followed by its worldwide release on November 19, 2020.
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PS5 Hashtags Turn Twitter Likes Into a DualSense Controller Today
The PS5 launch is finally here, and hopefully, everyone's orders go through okay today, of course, there's a lot of concerns due to retailers not updating pre-orders and tracking information. And GameStop is also reported to have very limited bundles available tonight, but with demand incredibly high and supply incredibly low, it's almost a race. But over on Twitter, PlayStation has "taken over" the social media platform.
With social media due to be exploding throughout the day as people receive their next-generation PlayStation, Sony Interactive Entertainment has made the online world somewhat interesting, encouraging others to like other user's tweets. Providing the user tweeting has included an official PS5 hashtag, those liking that tweet will no longer see the default like emoji displayed when clicking like, instead a DualSense emoji will appear.
What's more, it doesn't just appear, but it transitions in with the fancy blue outlines that signify the controller's focus on immersion. Immersion has been something PlayStation has been heavily marketing, with the controllers haptic feedback, the adaptive triggers, and I suppose the ability to blow into the controller's microphone in Astro's Playroom.
While it's mostly PS5 games that will benefit from the immersive features, we have learned that PS4's God of War and The Last of Us Part 2 will benefit from the features as they join the line up for backward compatible titles.
While we don't have a review on the console ahead of launch, other outlets have been describing the console as a "substantial leap forward". The PS5 also has a large line-up of launch titles, which begs the questions, what are you expecting to play today when you receive your shiny, and big new console? Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales? Godfall? P.T.? Oh, wait.
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On November 11, miHoYo launched A New Star Approaches, the version 1.1 update of Genshin Impact (PC, PS4, PS5, Mobile, soon on Switch). Multiple changes were made to the game. One unexpected change concerns the damage calculation formula from Elemental Reactions born through the environment. In version 1.1, the damage dealt by these Elemental Reactions is now scaled with the player's World Level. This was supposed to be the case since launch, but it didn't due to a bug. miHoYo has now fixed the bug.
In short, the higher your World Level, the higher the Elemental Reaction damage, making these a much bigger threat than before. Especially if you're lucky enough to have a five star fire-user like Diluc in your team. Right now, Diluc's elemental attacks are deadly, for himself as well, when used in a grassland. The burning damage is much higher than before.
As multiple players shared their discontentment with miHoYo, the developers have, shortly after the update, shared a notice in-game about the issue. In the notice, miHoYo admitted the fix has caused "more harm than good", and is currently devising further adjustments. With the change, miHoYo wanted to accentuate the effect of the environment on battles, and push the players towards developing various battle strategies to match. It's definitely a good idea on paper, but it's way overkill right now. Here is the notice in full:
We'll know soon what kind of further adjustments are coming. Meanwhile, we still have all the new content from Version 1.1 to enjoy. Just need to be careful of burning grass.
Genshin Impact Version 1.1 brought numerous changes to the game.
We detailed everything already through our past coverage. One the biggest new additions is the City Reputation System. By completing Bounties, Requests, Exploration milestones, and Story Quests, you'll earn Reputation EXP. This is most notably used to unlock Gadgets, the other new big addition of Version 1.1. Gadgets are all the new useful items such as the Anemoculus and Geoculus Resonance Stone, the Treasure Compass, etc. Each city has its own Reputation System, one for Mondstadt, one for Liyue harbor. However, players can only do a total of 3 bounties and 3 Requests a week. miHoYo detailed everything about the Reputation System in the patch notes.
Another new addition is the partial key bindings options. Sadly, certain actions still cannot be changed to another button or key. However, miHoYo already mentioned more key binding options are being developed. We just have to wait for it.
Version 1.1 also makes Childe (Tartaglia) playable, as he is the five star character featured on the new banner. New four star character Diona is also available with a drop rate up in the Childe banner. The Childe banner will last until December 1, 2020, 15:59:59 (Server Time). Zhongli will be available through another banner coming later. Similarly to what we did with Klee, we plan to publish soon a guide introducing Childe so stay tuned.
Version 1.1 also brings multiple new World Quests, the first Childe Story Quest, and a new big event, Unreconciled Stars, which will be held from November 16 to November 30, 2020, 03:59:59 (Server time). The event will give us Fischl for free. A new event also gives out Barbara for free. If you've been playing since launch, this means you get Constellation 1 Barbara.
As a new star approaches, so too do new events — are you ready, Travelers? Scroll down and view the image below for details on upcoming events~
The all-new Gliding Challenge and While It's Warm events will soon begin. Don't miss out, Travelers~#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/LsXayjdSQ6
— Paimon (@GenshinImpact) November 11, 2020
One last important thing to note is the huge bug fixes and patch notes published by miHoYo. Very annoying bugs have been corrected, such as getting stuck under Stormterror's neck when toppling the dragon during the boss fight. It's nice to see miHoYo is very transparent and meticulous in explaining every small bug fix or change. You can catch the full list here.
We also explained how the Genshin Impact Japanese account got trolled through its RT campaign.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Developer Details Next-Gen Versions
In an interview with GameSpot, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War developer Treyarch details the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. Additionally, we get details on how the PS5 version will use the DualSense controller's features.
With the DualSense features, one of the coolest parts is its haptic feedback makes the guns feel more realistic than ever. With each weapon in the game, you'll hear trigger pressure and shaking as you're pulling the trigger.
"In general, with next-gen, we had to make sure that across the board, people would have a fair experience, no matter what platform they're on," said lead game designer Tony Flame. "So the graphics are going to be a higher fidelity–kind of like on PC. If you have a better graphics card it will run at a higher resolution, it can run higher frame rate. But we're paying extra care this time because of cross-platform play, that there is no imbalances due to any particular setting; that any setting that's available on one platform that could give a gameplay advantage is available on another, like the FOV slider, for example."
More recently, it's been confirmed that the PC version of Black Ops Cold War will roughly take up 250GBs of space. As for the console versions, Polygon reports that the PS5 version will take up 133GBs. Additionally, the Xbox Series X|S versions will be 136Gbs. We've also received more details on content coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War launches on November 13 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You can watch the game's launch trailer below. Stay tuned to DualShockers for more coverage on Black Ops Cold War, including our review.
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Demon's Souls PS5 Gameplay: First Hour, Character Creation
As we head towards the Future of Gaming
and the launch of PS5, Famitsu held on November 11 a special PS5 stream with some gameplay of launch titles, including Demon's Souls. For over an hour, we got to see everything you'll probably see tomorrow. Assuming you managed to preorder a PS5 and will be lucky enough to actually receive a package on expected delivery date during a pandemic. Starting with the remake's startup settings, asking you to pick between English or Japanese, and setting up the screen settings such as luminosity and contrast. We got to take peeks at the intro, the title screen and the character creation. Following that point, we got a showcase of the first hour of Demon's Souls on PS5, with the first boss battle, and our first visit to the hub.
You can watch all the Demon's Souls PS5 remake gameplay from Famitsu below:
Demon's Souls is the first game of the Souls series by FromSoftware and is a spiritual successor to the King's Field series started on PlayStation 1 in 1994. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the Souls series that started with this PS3 game released in 2009, is cult not simply because it's hard, since it's not like everyone is a masochist, but in how it's hard. However it's only through the later game, Dark Souls, created with more creative freedom, that the series truly exploded and influenced the real future of gaming for years now.
The PS5 Demon's Souls remake, by Bluepoint Games, looks to be pretty much the same game but prettier. With the same maps, enemy locations, items, and stats. It's the best PS5 launch title for those who'd like to (re)discover the Souls series.
PS5 and Demon's Souls will be available for those who preordered Sony's console in America starting November 12. In Europe, PlayStation 5 launches on November 19. Demon's Souls is a PS5 exclusive, but DualShockers isn't, and we've got some tips for Xbox Series X and Series S as well.
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Mortal Kombat Movie Reboot Has Been Delayed Due to Pandemic
In a report from GameInformer, the upcoming movie reboot of Mortal Kombat has been delayed indefinitely due to COVID-19.
"Well, I thought by the casts' social media you would've figured out we're shooting a few more days," said producer Todd Garner on Twitter. "We'd always planned for it & thought we'd do it in March. The pandemic had other plans. We won't have a release date for the movie until theaters re-open. Same for trailer."
Well, I thought by the casts' social media you would've figured out we're shooting a few more days. We'd always planned for it & thought we'd do it in March. The pandemic had other plans. We won't have a release date for the movie until theaters re-open. Same for trailer.
— Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) November 10, 2020
The Simon McQuaid directed reboot started filming over a year ago and was supposed to release next March at the time. Like most films, the Mortal Kombat film reboot has been delayed due to the pandemic and with fewer new releases in theaters. While theaters are open in most states, major markets like California and New York haven't been able to open all their theaters yet.
This is the latest attempt at rebooting Mortal Kombat as a film. The first crack at it was in 1995 which was directed by Resident Evil film franchise director Paul W. S. Anderson. Following that, we got Mortal Kombat: Annihilation in 1997 from director John R. Leonetti. The upcoming film reboot is directed by Simon McQuaid with a script by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham. Additionally, it's being produced by Aquaman director James Wan. You can check out the full cast list below:
- Joe Taslim: Sub-Zero
- Hiroyuki Sanada: Scorpion
- Tadanobu Asano: Raiden
- Sisi Stringer: Mileena
- Jessica Mcnamee: Sonya Blade
- Ludi Lin: Liu Kang
- Max Huang: Kung Lao
- Elissa Cadwell: Nitara
- Chin Han: Shang Tsung
- Lewis Tan: Unknown
Currently, the Mortal Kombat reboot doesn't have a new release date. While we wait for more info, Mortal Kombat 11 is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, and PC. It'll be available on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 17. As more news comes out about the movie, including a trailer and new release date, we'll be sure to let you know.
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Gamestop Will Have "Very Limited" Stock of PS5 Bundles Available Tonight
While many fans have already secured a PS5 pre-order, there are tons out there still looking to pick up the next-gen console. Today, Gamestop announced that they will have "a very limited number" of consoles available to purchase online tonight. So, make sure to get that F5 key lubed up and stretch out your mouse-clicking finger. Whenever the orders do go live, I'd expect them to sell out very quickly. See all the details below.
We'll have a very limited number of PS5 console bundles for purchase at https://t.co/CYyCoH1dWE this evening. pic.twitter.com/M3MhW6CA23
— GameStop (@GameStop) November 11, 2020
It's worth noting that the Gamestop Twitter account doesn't actually say what time the orders go live. Instead, we're just getting the very nebulous "this evening" as to when we should expect the store to have them available. Depending on what time zone Gamestop is operating under, those PS5 consoles could be available any time now. It's also important to note that these are PS5 bundles. If you were only wanting to pick up the console, that doesn't appear like it will be an option.
That all being said, it's good to see Sony getting more stock out there for consumers. It's very obvious that both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X are both incredibly popular items this holiday season. Obviously, with COVID-19 putting everything out of whack, it was never going to be a completely smooth launch. However, I'm happy to see more people with a chance to pick up the console they want.
Again, we don't know exactly when Gamestop will release these PS5 bundle orders into the wild. So, if you're hoping to get one, make sure to keep tabs on the company's Twitter account. It might also be a good idea to pay attention to other retailers who might also be getting more stock in the coming days.
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PS5 PSVR Adapters to Begin Being Packed In with Iron Man VR Bundles Later this Month
If you're looking to play PSVR games on your PS5 come tomorrow, you'll find that you might still be needing to acquire an adapter that will allow your headset to be compatible with the next-gen console. While Sony has been allowing existing PSVR owners to request this adapter for free on their website for a few weeks now, today the company has revealed what it will be doing to help prospective owners of the headset.
Over on the official PlayStation Twitter account today, it was announced that Sony is planning to begin packing in these PS5 adapters for PSVR with bundles for the headset starting later this month. In particular, the Iron Man VR bundle was mentioned as the sole version that will be including this new cable. Considering the Iron Man VR bundle is the standard bundle that Sony sells PSVR with now, this really isn't a shock. It's also worth mentioning that this rollout is also only planned for the United States and Canada at the moment.
The PS Camera adaptor, required to connect PS VR to PS5, will be included in the PS VR Marvel's Iron Man VR Bundle starting end of this month, across US and Canada. Check your local retailers for availability.
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) November 11, 2020
On a personal note, I think I've just decided to keep my PSVR hooked up to my PS4 and put it elsewhere in my own house. Considering how freaking big the PS5 is to begin with, the thought of also setting up my PSVR kit next to it just sounds like it'd take up too much real estate under my entertainment center. Time to put my VR rig somewhere else.
Regardless of my own situation, it's good to hear that Sony will begin putting these PS5 adapters in new PSVR bundles relatively soon. Now to just wait for that new iteration of the headset that is said to be in the works.
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