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What i learned from my previous experiences is to never rush buy a 1st generation console as they always tend to have a problem. I don't see the appeal of buying in day one and paying 250$ premium for it while you can wait 3-4 months get a better deal and more launch exclusives and truly next gen games. Just to add that apperently ray tracing and 4k is only possible at 30fps and the ~11 Teraflops is nothing now with nee new gpu launches capping at 24 Tfpos.
bobo619 wroteWhat i learned from my previous experiences is to never rush buy a 1st generation console as they always tend to have a problem. I don't see the appeal of buying in day one and paying 250$ premium for it while you can wait 3-4 months get a better deal and more launch exclusives and truly next gen games. Just to add that apperently ray tracing and 4k is only possible at 30fps and the ~11 Teraflops is nothing now with nee new gpu launches capping at 24 Tfpos.

PC space will be always be ahead always. To me a High end gaming Desktop and a Console ( PS5) is the perfect combo. PS5 exclsuives a perfectly executed with a revolutionary dual sense controller. Taking Tflops as a raw perfirmance measure is not true. The PS5 architecture is decent overall. The inclusion of expanding stoarge by a gen 4 PCI nvme is a nice feature.
Wait till Jan and get it at 500-550 after the madness is over. At least you will have some games to play.
bobo619 wrote
Ramim91 wroteGuys it is possible to convert hdmi 2.1 to display port? I have asus gaming monitor with hdmi 1.2 and display port. Or it is useless in this case?

Thanks
HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is superior of any display port
Most of its features are not supported unless it is a high end TV, even then you won't actually need to be playing at 120hz most of the games, if they support such mode in the first place. This is mainly tailored for competitive gaming. Expect a lot of graphical sacrifices if games support 120 frames per second, especially resolution and RayTracing.

The best features are Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode, the latter basically switches your TVs mode to Gaming Mode for the lowest latency possible, but still this is personally my default mode for the HDMI inputs i use.

Note: With a TV capable of HDMI 2.0 and 120hz display, you might be able to switch to 1080p120 mode. Some TVs do not support it natively though then it will only work via forcing it over a custom resolution on a PC.
Guys, will my already owned PS4 games (digitally) and DVDs, be playable on the PS5 if I buy it today for example?!
I have not found a single clear answer to that. Does anybody have an idea?!
LifeEngineer wroteGuys, will my already owned PS4 games (digitally) and DVDs, be playable on the PS5 if I buy it today for example?!
I have not found a single clear answer to that. Does anybody have an idea?!
Yes, PS5 is backward compatible. Check the FAQ i added to the original post.
Are we even able to buy on release day due to lockdown
kareem_nasser wrote
bobo619 wrote
Ramim91 wroteGuys it is possible to convert hdmi 2.1 to display port? I have asus gaming monitor with hdmi 1.2 and display port. Or it is useless in this case?

Thanks
HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is superior of any display port
Most of its features are not supported unless it is a high end TV, even then you won't actually need to be playing at 120hz most of the games, if they support such mode in the first place. This is mainly tailored for competitive gaming. Expect a lot of graphical sacrifices if games support 120 frames per second, especially resolution and RayTracing.

The best features are Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode, the latter basically switches your TVs mode to Gaming Mode for the lowest latency possible, but still this is personally my default mode for the HDMI inputs i use.

Note: With a TV capable of HDMI 2.0 and 120hz display, you might be able to switch to 1080p120 mode. Some TVs do not support it natively though then it will only work via forcing it over a custom resolution on a PC.
Sadly , on Digital Foundry Review, the PS5 doesn't support neither VRR nor an 8K output signal outof the box. Sure it will patched along the road. It was tested on an LG highend HDMI 2.1 8K TV.

Nevertheless,

The ordered the Sony Bravia X900H , a very decent 2160p120hz HDR TV.

Fully fledged HDMI 2.1 48gbps ports

Decent FALD

Decent Real HDR peak brightness

Decent Coverage of DCI P3 and Rec 2020 wide color gamut.

It's a Sony very reliable builds

& most importanly no innate risk for sudden image burn ins and image retentions. Innate risk of OLED technology regardless of brand.
RandomMemory wroteAre we even able to buy on release day due to lockdown

I locked my name on the preorder list of several shops. I communicated with them today and they told me they will deliver during the lockdown.
jsaade wroteWait till Jan and get it at 500-550 after the madness is over. At least you will have some games to play.

I doubt that here. The disc version has an MSRP of 500 USD. It will stabalize here at least 600 - 700 USD.
Mobileleb told me that they expect to price it 600$-650$.
Tech Guru wrote
RandomMemory wroteAre we even able to buy on release day due to lockdown

I locked my name on the preorder list of several shops. I communicated with them today and they told me they will deliver during the lockdown.
Can you give me the name of the shops.
RandomMemory wrote
Tech Guru wrote
RandomMemory wroteAre we even able to buy on release day due to lockdown

I locked my name on the preorder list of several shops. I communicated with them today and they told me they will deliver during the lockdown.
Can you give me the name of the shops.
Gamesland
GameStop-Lb
GameStation (Agha Electronics)


There is someone on OLX claiming he has stock and selling the Disc Version for USD 700. I don't know his genuineness. Give a check out.

https://www.olx.com.lb/ad/playstation-5-ID7qusP.html

I communicated with him , he told me yes he provides a one year warranty.
I am not gonna risk buying from this dude on OLX who probably either stole it from the shipment that was sent here or is selling a review unit. I'll wait for the 19th, I'm glad there's shops selling same day Though.
I'm sorry. I got hooked to online multiplayer. There is no point in PS unless there is a low lag connection available to me. So far I am not part of the few "lucky" "elite" who have access to "fiber" in Lebanon. That is why I sold my PS4 and would not even buy a PS3. I'm not into retro or story mode gaming. Sorry for being negative.
rolf wroteI'm sorry. I got hooked to online multiplayer. There is no point in PS unless there is a low lag connection available to me. So far I am not part of the few "lucky" "elite" who have access to "fiber" in Lebanon. That is why I sold my PS4 and would not even buy a PS3. I'm not into retro or story mode gaming. Sorry for being negative.
even with ogero dsl? i might be getting 1.5megabits/s but at least the ping is stable and low enough to enjoy playing.
rolf wroteI'm sorry. I got hooked to online multiplayer. There is no point in PS unless there is a low lag connection available to me. So far I am not part of the few "lucky" "elite" who have access to "fiber" in Lebanon. That is why I sold my PS4 and would not even buy a PS3. I'm not into retro or story mode gaming. Sorry for being negative.
Wow good to know! Thanks!
TokMe3HrsToSolveChallenge wrote even with ogero dsl? i might be getting 1.5megabits/s but at least the ping is stable and low enough to enjoy playing.
Agreed. I'm very far from the CO and I still get 90-105ms stable to European servers, which has been more than enough even for FPS. (I don't play competitively, so it's a none issue for the part). A couple of friends of mine get close to 75ms with interleaving off but they are closer to the CO.