If you don’t have a PlayStation 5 at home yet, you have to pay even more money for it now. Sony has increased the price of the PS5 in various markets, including the Netherlands.
It’s no secret that global inflation is a problem for consumers. The price of groceries, gasoline and energy are all going up at a record pace. That also has a lot of influence on companies. For example, it has become more expensive to produce products and transport them all over the world.
Sony has therefore decided to increase the price of the PlayStation 5 in selected markets. Unfortunately, this also includes the Netherlands. The price of the normal PS5 goes up to 549.99 euros, while the PS5 Digital Edition costs 449.99 euros from now on. The price change takes effect immediately.
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The Netherlands is not the only country where the price increase will take effect, the rest of Europe must also believe it. The other countries where the price of the PS5 is going up is the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Australia, Mexico and Canada. There will be no price increase for the United States.
More price increases for tech products
Sony is not the first company to decide to raise the price of its products. Meta has previously made the choice to raise the price of the Meta Quest 2. That was only a bit more controversial, because it concerns two-year-old VR glasses and the price has been increased by no less than 100 euros.
In any case, potential buyers of the Nintendo Switch need not worry. Nintendo has recently said that the price of the console will not go up, because the company considers ‘maintaining momentum’ more important.
The new GPUs of Nvidia, the series RTX 3000, promises to catapult PC gamers into the world of the next generation and beyond, with tech specs to make any console pale.
Precisely by virtue of their potential, second Richard Leadbetter of Digital foundry, the new graphics cards from Nvidia, in particular the RTX 3070, will pose a real threat to Xbox Series X… and only for her, why PlayStation 5 it should be safe.
The explanation behind this reasoning? Quite simply, the RTX 3070 will cost 519 euros / 499 dollars and will offer, at or near the same price as a next-gen console, much better performance and performance. This will make it a great choice for those who want to jump into next-gen gaming PCs, without spending the extra money on higher-class RTX GPUs.
While the Xbox Series X exclusives, by the express will of Microsoft, will also be released on PC, buying a console would mean playing something of lower quality than what you can get at the same price with an RTX 3070. That would, according to Digital Foundry, be the risk that newer Nvidia GPUs pose for the next one – gen from Microsoft.
Why should the PlayStation 5 be immune to all of this? Basically because, although it also has lower performance than a 3070, the first exclusive parts will remain exclusive for consoles and will not land on PC. In short, having a gaming PC and an Xbox Series X would become superfluous and redundant, while a PC and a PS5 would ensure a full range of video games available.
Obviously, we have to add the necessary premises to the Digital Foundry discourse: of course, Nvidia’s new GPUs would provide better performance than next-gen consoles, but a gaming PC is not just made up of a GPU and many other components are needed to create it; the assembly costs of such a PC would certainly exceed those of a console which, on the other hand, guarantees instant access to next-gen games, with no additional components to purchase. A different story if you already have a powerful PC and just need to switch graphics cards, but it was worth pointing out.
Additionally, although Sony is a fan of console exclusives, it has recently observed the PC market with great interest and excluding Death Stranding, exclusive PS4 console, but developed by a third-party studio, Horizon Zero Dawn has shown that the arrival on PC of its first parties can now not be ruled out.
Of course, even if the PS5 titles end up on the PC, they will first have to spend a long time in “isolation” on the Sony console.
In short, despite a few snippets, Digital Foundry’s reasoning makes sense. What do you think about it? If you have a powerful PC, would you still buy an Xbox Series X? Or do you share DF’s thought?
In RPGs there are often many tricks to somehow break its mechanics, from effortless gaining experience to duplicating objects in an unlimited way. And this is exactly what happened in Demon’s Souls on PS3.
As many will recall, in this revolutionary classic from From Software, there was a glitch that allowed indiscriminately duplicate items from the Nexus, and the funny thing is that this error has not been corrected since then. Something that has not gone unnoticed by Bluepoint Games, which had already anticipated months ago that it would eradicate this type of stratagem, while respecting the essence of the original from 2009. It is something that we have just discovered in Kotaku.
There we see how a user has tried (with no luck) replicate that famous glitch in the Demon’s Souls remake for PS5. And now the blacksmith Boldwin will not close the purchase conversation dialogue no matter how much we move away from him.
How to duplicate items in Demon’s Souls on PS3
But, What was this glitch? Perhaps you are one of those who does not know it or has not wanted to use it, as had been my case until today, but it is surprising that it continues running on PS3 after more than a decade. The trick is as follows:
We speak to Blacksmith Boldwin in the Nexus
We give you to buy an object and leave the cursor on OK
Without pressing it, we slowly walk towards Treasurer Thomas
If all goes well, the dialogue will be closed and Boldwin will not scold us
With the Nexial Link equipped (a ring that they give at the beginning), we press the square button to get the message if we want to return to the Nexus
We cut that message by pressing the Start button (do not give the X)
Now we talk to Thomas the treasurer
We deposit any object (preferably a Soul of a boss, since they give many souls to gain experience easily)
We press X and quickly press the circle button several times
Now when talking with Thomas, we will see that when collecting the deposited object, it has multiplied ostensibly
It can be repeated as many times as we want
It is not advisable to opt for this trick, because it takes all the fun out of Demon’s Souls, but it does save many hours of I farm. On PS5 you will have no choice but to forget about these kinds of traps. Have you already reserved the console?
One of the most notorious changes to the Demon’s Souls remake on PS5 compared to the original Demon’s Souls on PS3 is the removal of the glitch that allowed us to duplicate objects indiscriminately. However, it did not take long for people to find a glitch new that allowed unlimited luck with a coin.
Specifically, of that gold coin that fat officers drop against whom we can fight first shortly after entering the Stone Fang Tunnel. By means of a Stratagem with the Lady in Black in the Nexus, we could achieve that luck increased almost to infinity, which came from fable with a certain weapon that scales precisely with luck. But this is history Fortunately.
It is one of the many bugs that have been corrected in the recent patch 1.004 of this PS5 remake, seeing how several Reddit users have been in charge of compiling all the details that they have discovered, because the game itself does not warn of what things have been corrected. The list is extensive, but we highlight:
The Great Sword of Quest (after redeeming a specific soul of an ancient boss) can now be obtained from any curved sword, not just the scimitar.
Added various extra sounds to the DualSense, such as consuming souls
Votes no longer partially cover user posts
Server selection now shows latency (in ms) correctly
When traveling quickly with archstones, the selection now stays by default in the area we are in, to facilitate quick reloading
In a cooperative encounter, it will now take a few extra seconds to see our helper disappear. Yes, now there will be time to make a gesture of gratitude, finally, that was missed
Microsoft recently confirmed that Halo Infinite, the flagship game of the Xbox Series X, will support 120fps gameplay in multiplayer mode. This led us to question what other games have 120Hz support confirmed on compatible 4K TVs and screens.
So we did some research and this article is the result: an exhaustive and detailed list of all the games for PS5 and Xbox Series X that go beyond the historic 60fps refresh limit of the consoles. In addition to the list of titles with such support, we have also included the connection technology of 4K 120Hz TVs (HDMI 2.1) and also the best 4K TVs for next-gen gaming.
While many users will be playing next-gen consoles on TV, we’ve also covered the other option, which is high-refresh PC monitors. These have in fact been available on the market for several years, so we have compiled a list of recommended models that support at least 120Hz or more at different resolutions. We have in fact included monitors with native resolution 1080p and 1440p, and also the very first models equipped with an HDMI 2.1 interface, necessary for 4K at 120Hz.
In addition to the games and screen recommendations, we’ve also included a short guide to gaming at a120fps. Scroll the page or go directly to the section that interests you most using the navigation guide below:
Before we begin, let’s ask ourselves a simple question:
Why is 120fps better than 60fps?
Answer: The higher the frame-rate, the lower your input lag and the higher the temporal resolution.
These two side effects make the gameplay of frenetic games such as shooter or racing easier, being able to react more readily to the appearance of an enemy or to perceive in advance the approach of a sharp bend. You can see all of this demonstrated in our “Over 60fps” video.
High-refresh monitors had a big impact on PC gaming when they were introduced years ago, and we expect a similar effect on consoles now that 120fps is on the plate.
Obviously there is a trade-off between high frame-rates and graphics fidelity. For games where fast-paced sections are rare, or where developers want to emphasize the visuals of their worlds through higher resolution or enhanced effects, sticking to a more traditional 30fps or 60fps may make more sense.
Which PS5 and Xbox Series X games support 120fps?
At the moment, we know that there are eight games on PS5 or Series X that support 120fps, and the spread is nowhere near even.
While the PS5 has an innovative design in many ways, we’ve heard very little about which games will support 120fps. The PS5 slate currently only contains a handful of titles, but it is sure to grow over time.
The full list of 120fps PS5 titles
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
Dirt 5
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Rainbow Six Siege
Now let’s take a look at the other side of the coin with the Xbox Series X. Given that Microsoft balances the situation with PC gaming on Windows, perhaps it’s not surprising to see more games with 120fps support on consoles. Here is the list of games confirmed so far.
The complete list of Xbox Series X games at 120fps
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
Dirt 5
ExoMecha
Gears 5
Halo Infinite (multiplayer)
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Metal: Hellsinger
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Orphan of the Machine
Rainbow Six Siege
Second Extinction
The Falconeer
Backward compatibility can send some titles at 120fps as well: the Series X doubles the original 60fps refresh, sending it to 120fps.
However, we still have no confirmation of any visual compromises in 120fps gameplay.
Best TVs and monitors for gaming at 120fps, recommended by Digital Foundry
If you like fast-paced titles like first person shooter or racing, we recommend a TV that supports high refresh rates with the new consoles, as long as your budget allows it. Here are our recommended models for each category, including LG’s gorgeous OLEDs and competing alternatives from Samsung and Sony. Each model chosen offers 120fps at 4K, variable refresh rate and low input lag, making them perfect models for gaming. By clicking on each model you will access our detailed article The best TVs for 4K gaming with HDR.
The best 4K and 120Hz TVs for PS5 and Xbox Series X
LG CX OLED (via HDMI 2.1)
Samsung Q80T QLED (via HDMI 2.1)
Sony XH9005 / X900H (via HDMI 2.1, which will arrive via software update)
LG NanoCell 85
Note: The 49-inch Q80T has a 60Hz panel instead of the 120Hz one used in the larger variants. And it also lacks support for variable refreshes, as well as having worse viewing angles, so we recommend getting the 55-inch variants.
Gaming monitors are also a great choice for PS5 or Series X, but be warned that at the time of this writing, no models support HDMI 2.1 input. Of course, this doesn’t stop you from enjoying 120Hz at resolutions below 4K, such as 1440p or 1080p, as the HDMI 2.0 standard supports 120Hz for these resolutions. To reach 144Hz at 1440p you’ll need to turn off adaptive V-Sync. This is an option to consider because these monitors are significantly cheaper than the 4K and 120Hz alternatives. The first monitor announced with HDMI 2.1 support is the Eve Spectrum, linked below, but we expect more compatible models to arrive later this year.
Best 120Hz gaming monitors for PS5 and Xbox Series X
AOC 24G2U (1080p 120Hz via HDMI 1.4)
BenQ EX2780Q (1440p 120Hz via HDMI 2.0)
LG 27GL850 (1440p 120Hz via HDMI 2.0 w / VRR disabled)
Eve Spectrum (4K 120Hz via HDMI 2.1)
Digital Foundry’s guide to 120fps next-gen gaming
What is HDMI 2.1?
Long story short, HDMI 2.1 is the new standard that increases the amount of data that can be carried over an HDMI cable. While the ports may always look the same, increased bandwidth requires new cables, new source devices (consoles and next-gen graphics cards), and new output devices (TVs and monitors). If the whole chain is upgraded to HDMI 2.1 support, then you will get several features.
The most important feature for us is to send more frames per second at a given resolution. On the previous HDMI 2.0 standard it was possible to send a maximum image 60 times per second. On HDMI this amount doubles, becoming 120 frames per second for 4K.
Other features include an automatic low latency mode that basically allows the TV to disable certain processes to lower input lag, and support for variable refreshes, which eliminate screen tearing and judder artifacts without adding side effect of the increased input lag of v-sync. Other features also include HDMI VRR (included with the HDMI 2.1 standard), FreeSync (for AMD graphics cards) and G-Sync (for Nvidia graphics cards).
What is the difference between 120Hz and 120fps?
The Hertz (Hz) indicate the number of times a screen refreshes in one second. The maximum refresh rate is an intrinsic part of every model of TV or monitor; most screens stop at 60Hz but some go as low as 120Hz. Gaming monitors are notoriously available at refresh rates above 60Hz, some models even go up to 360Hz, with the most common supporting 144Hz or 240Hz.
THE Frames per second (fps) (fps) indicate the number of images generated by the console or PC in one second. This can be locked to some degree, normally to keep new frames constantly updated, or unlocked to allow for higher frame-rates in less demanding games to render.
Halo is for everyone. We can confirm #HaloInfinite multiplayer will be free-to-play and will support 120FPS on Xbox Series X. More details will be shared later! pic.twitter.com/9bIrppFiON
– Halo (@Halo) July 31, 2020
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Ideally, these two parameters should be similar most of the time to take advantage of the low input lag and improved temporal resolution mentioned earlier. For example, if your screen is at 120Hz and your console is delivering 120 frames per second, then you will make the most of your setup.
If your console only delivers 60fps, then you won’t have an advantage in using a 120Hz screen over a 60Hz one. Conversely, if your console generates a fixed 120fps but is connected to a 60Hz screen, you will get a boost in responsiveness. * but not comparable to the 120fps and 120Hz pairing.
If you like fast-paced games, it makes sense to have a 120Hz screen. Even though the console produces a frame-rate between 60 and 120fps, you’ll get a more and more responsive image on a 120Hz screen versus a 60Hz one.
We’re still a few weeks away from the launch of the consoles, so we’re still not sure how the games will run, if the frame-rate will be completely fixed at 120fps or if there will be dips here and there. But considering the powerful processors mounted on the fixed 120fps consoles they are sustainable, and we’re thrilled to see the new machines in action.
What about the Xbox Series S?
In theory, the Xbox Series S should run games at 120fps like the Xbox Series X but at a lower resolution. Little is known, but Ubisoft has outlined the performance of some of its games for each next-gen console. We hope to know more as the launch approaches.
Remnant 2 can be played from today, but co-op does not work properly on the PS5. Playing with friends is made difficult by a bug.
Remnant: From the Ashes was a cult hit, combining Dark Souls elements with a third person shooter. Developer Gunfire Games has removed the rough edges with the sequel and with Remnant 2 created a strong game for fans of the genre.
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Like other titles in the genre, Remnant 2 is quite challenging, especially during the . It is therefore not a luxury to invite your friends and play the game together in co-op. Remnant 2 can therefore be completed with three players in a group.
On the PlayStation 5, the latter is not so easy. Due to a bug, it is not possible for many players to invite their friends. Gunfire Games has confirmed that it is a problem for players and that a hotfix is being worked on to fix the bug.
Workaround for the bug
If you don’t want to wait for the hotfix and still play together with friends, there is fortunately a detour for that, which Gunfire Games has shared. Players must first go to a Crystal and select ‘Join Game’ there. Under each area, friends in your Friend List who are in-game are shown under a small dot. By clicking on the dot you can join their game.
This solution only works for people with a small Friend List. If you have an extensive list of friends on your PlayStation account, the process will unfortunately not work.
On the PlayStation 5, you can play almost any PlayStation 4 game via the console’s backwards compatibility feature. A good thing of course, but there turned out to be a small issue with streaming textures. Every now and then it could happen in certain games that textures were not loaded properly, which made it look a bit bare.
One of the games in which this can happen is Shadow of the Colossus, where some parts of the world were suddenly shown in low resolution. A small detail, given that it usually goes well. Still a point of attention for Sony, apparently, because this problem has been solved with the latest firmware update.
Gamers share across platforms including Reddit, differences that can be seen since the last firmware update. This suggests that Sony has made some adjustments to the back-end for backwards compatibility.
Like many PlayStation 5 games, Helldivers 2 offers fans the option to play in either a Quality mode that makes the game look fantastic, or a Performance mode that helps the game run like butter. Which one to choose before getting started?
Should you play Helldivers 2 in quality or performance mode on PS5?
Screenshot by blog
Helldivers 2 is an attractive game no matter what graphics setting you play on, but if you’re hoping for the best picture imaginable, you’ll want to choose quality mode. There is, however, a big drawback to this mode: 30 frames per second. You’ll be aiming for 30 frames per second at pure 4K resolution, so the overall picture quality will be stunning no matter what type of TV or monitor you’re playing on.
On the other side of the coin, you will have Performance mode. This provides a 1080p experience at 60FPS – the game won’t look as sharp, but it runs at a smoother FPS, making the shooter feel more snappy and satisfying. After starting the game in Performance mode by default, I cannot recommend playing in Quality mode, even if you are looking for the most perfect display options available.
How to make quality mode look good in Helldivers 2
Screenshot by blog.
While the drop to 1080p might be a bit disappointing, wasn’t 1440p an option here? – you can still make the game look pretty fantastic on any screen. There are a variety of graphics settings you can change in Helldivers 2 on PlayStation 5, and I recommend using the following:
Camera Shake Intensity – Personal Preference
Vertical Field of View – Personal Preference
Motion Blur – Personal Preference
Depth of Field – Enabled
Quality Profile – Performance
Antialiasing – Disabled (TAA makes the game blurrier)
Sharpness – 1.00
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It won’t be 4K like we would have hoped, but it will at least improve the overall look of the game and make it pop on your screen alongside the crisp 60FPS to make squashing bugs and Terminators all the more exciting.
Don’t forget to keep an eye on our Helldivers 2 section below to learn more about the game and find out what you’ll need to do to Add friends on other platforms.
Star Wars: Battlefront II was released in 2005 by Pandemic Studios for PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox and PC. If you missed this gem, you might have played the 2017 reboot, but you should definitely check out the original. In the Battlefront II single player campaign, the player joins Darth Vader’s 501 Legion.
Fans have taken to social media to reminisce about what some are calling a “masterpiece.” Twitter user mayojar4 wrote: “” while ju2000an referred to the game simply as “”.
It’s been 17 years since it was released, and many haven’t played the version to this day. But that could change for a lot of people now. Because now you have the opportunity to play the original from 2005 on your PS4 and PS5, and it’s free!
Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2005) is coming to PS4 and PS5 as a free to play game
Last month, Pandemic Studios’ Star Wars: Battlefront II turned 17, sparking a rush of nostalgic love from fans of the title. Hailed as a “masterpiece,” the game’s single-player campaign lets players join Darth Vader’s 501st Legion of Stormtroopers. A new rumor has it that Battlefront II will soon be available on PlayStation 4 and 5 as part of the PlayStation Plus premium tier.
As reported by Push Square, a now-hidden PlayStation Store listing suggests that the PSP version of Battlefront II will be adapted for PS4/5 to make it available to PS Plus Premium subscribers.
The game has been listed as a classic title, so it certainly fits what we expect from the premium tier. The listing said the game was updated with “up-rendering, rewinding, quick saves, and custom video filters.” We will surely find out the truth in a few weeks. PlayStation typically announces the Extra and Premium tier lineup in the middle of the month.
