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Yeah, I put it into standby mode through the controller.
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Didn't realize that Xcom and a LBP Karting were still free for the PS3 Just "purchased" those.
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Originally Posted by dino88
(Post 11999671)
If you hold down the PS button on the controller for a couple seconds, you are given the option to enter standby mode or turn off the PS4.
Originally Posted by adrenaline78
(Post 11999774)
Didn't realize that Xcom and a LBP Karting were still free for the PS3 Just "purchased" those.
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Originally Posted by Decker
(Post 11999778)
I know this, I'm just not used to doing it before turning the TV off. One day I'll remember, hopefully. Still, it would be nice if you could have it go to standby mode automatically after some period of non-use (the way it'll power off automatically after 4 hrs)
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On the PS3, standby mode meant that you hadn't unplugged the system or flipped the switch on the back, but otherwise it was off. The PS3 could wake itself up to do some stuff overnight, but IIRC, that is prescheduled (i.e. I can set it to wake up at 4 AM, sync saved game and trophy info, download updates, and then go back to being off, but if an update came in at 3 AM, the PS3 wouldn't wake up until 4 AM to download it).
The PS4, OTOH, has two different settings for when it's not on: Standby and off. Standby means that it's not powered on, but can send power through the USB ports and can send and receive content online at any time. So it can upload saved game and trophy info, and download games when you're not at home. Specifically, if I purchase a PSN game right now, and tell the PS4 through the Sony website to download it, it will wake up right now and download it. No waiting for a prescheduled time. Then there's off, which means completely off, no power at all. If you press the power button on the face of the console, it turns completely off. If you hold down the PS button on your controller, it gives you the option to go into standby. You can set the PS4 to auto power off, but it goes completely off, not into standby. |
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Can't wait to play Outlast with my new headphones and in the dark
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Originally Posted by Supermallet
(Post 11999875)
On the PS3, standby mode meant that you hadn't unplugged the system or flipped the switch on the back, but otherwise it was off. The PS3 could wake itself up to do some stuff overnight, but IIRC, that is prescheduled (i.e. I can set it to wake up at 4 AM, sync saved game and trophy info, download updates, and then go back to being off, but if an update came in at 3 AM, the PS3 wouldn't wake up until 4 AM to download it).
The PS4, OTOH, has two different settings for when it's not on: Standby and off. Standby means that it's not powered on, but can send power through the USB ports and can send and receive content online at any time. So it can upload saved game and trophy info, and download games when you're not at home. Specifically, if I purchase a PSN game right now, and tell the PS4 through the Sony website to download it, it will wake up right now and download it. No waiting for a prescheduled time. Then there's off, which means completely off, no power at all. If you press the power button on the face of the console, it turns completely off. If you hold down the PS button on your controller, it gives you the option to go into standby. You can set the PS4 to auto power off, but it goes completely off, not into standby. |
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Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Jabroni
(Post 11999892)
I'm pretty much aware of all that, but I'm just surprised that a feature I have on the PS3 (to automatically go to standby after x minutes of inactivity) is not available on the PS4.
But like how they might add DLNA support with a firmware upgrade down the line, they might add other features down the line as well. Yoshida went on to confirm, "So as we speak, the teams in Japan and US - the systems guys - are discussing how and when we can put these features on PS4." |
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Yeah, it's clear that Sony had some clear priorities for what they wanted to be functional on day one, and everything else is being added afterward.
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Outlast and Metro today, and I haven't even gotten to Bioshock or DMC yet. I also really wanted to finish Binary Domain. Really liked that game.
I really wish the DS4 worked a little better with the PS3, because it's really really hard to go back to that controller. :( On OS stuff, I agree with SM that it's pretty clear Sony prioritized simplicity and stability in the short term, and everything we want will get patched in over time. |
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Outlast Out Today: Survival Horror on PS4 + Posted by Philippe Morin // Co-Founder, Red Barrels Hello gamers! I’m Philippe Morin, one of the co-founders of Red Barrels. Our first game, Outlast, is coming to PS4 today, and I’m excited to share that those of you who are PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download it completely for free. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/8...7e16072f_z.jpg Outlast itself is a survival-horror game created by a team of 11 people with one common goal: to scare the *bleep* out of you. Here’s the story so far… In the remote mountains of Colorado, horrors wait inside Mount Massive Asylum. A long-abandoned home for the mentally ill, the facility was recently re-opened by the “research and charity” branch of the transnational Murkoff Corporation. Taking advantage of the Asylum’s history and remote location, they’ve been operating in strict secrecy. That is, they were until the reporter arrived. Acting on a tip from an anonymous source, independent journalist Miles Upshur has broken into the facility, and what he is about to discover inside will walk a terrifying line between science and religion, nature and something entirely other. Trapped with nightmares old and new, his only hope of escape will lie with the terrible truth at the heart of Mount Massive. So, in short, you’re a journalist who’s found himself in a very wrong place at the very wrong time. You can’t hope to defend yourself against the mutated patients of the asylum, so you have to sneak, run, and hide… or die. We’ve done our best to create a memorable roller-coaster ride, one that entertains, scares, and leaves you craving more. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5475/9...081d90fe_z.jpg In fact, one of the most fun things about watching players make their way through Outlast has been watching the terrified looks on their faces, so we decided to step things up a notch. Newly added on PS4 is a difficulty level we call “insane.” If you feel brave enough to pick this mode, you’ll have very low health, very few batteries, no checkpoints, and no chance to save your game. It’s do or die. Survive or start again. So here it is – turn off the lights, crank up the sound, and hold tight to your controller, because true horror is coming straight to your console today. We can’t help if you end up needing new underwear, but if you’ve got any comments or questions please post them below or poke us on Twitter or Facebook. We hope you enjoy the game! |
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I'm fine with horror movies, in fact, I don't ever get scared by them. Scary games, however, they have the potential to scare me, and I don't care for it.
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Originally Posted by slop101
(Post 12000766)
I'm fine with horror movies, in fact, I don't ever get scared by them. Scary games, however, they have the potential to scare me, and I don't care for it.
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Survival horror is one of my favorite genres, and Outlast makes me want a PS4 more than any other game released so far, including retail titles.
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Why don't you just play it on the PC? That's not a reason to get a PS4. In either case, it's a nice freebie to get on the day of release.
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Apparently Outlast is a very short game. I'm reading about people finishing it in an hour or two.
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It's considerably longer if you count the time you have to spend trying to log into your PSN account to purchase the game.
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Originally Posted by Decker
(Post 12001041)
Why don't you just play it on the PC? That's not a reason to get a PS4. In either case, it's a nice freebie to get on the day of release.
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Originally Posted by Decker
(Post 12001060)
It's considerably longer if you count the time you have to spend trying to log into your PSN account to purchase the game.
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2 hours? I find that hard to believe. I spent maybe 45 minutes in it and don't feel like I made it all that far.
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Originally Posted by TheKing
(Post 12001058)
Apparently Outlast is a very short game. I'm reading about people finishing it in an hour or two.
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Well, Outlast is pants-shittingly creepy, as expected.
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Being chased and knowing you have no way to defend yourself is scary as hell
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Originally Posted by 19K
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I've read that too. Maybe not on your first attempt, but I guess once you figure how to get by each section/enemy (on a second play through for example), you can run right through it and potentially finish the game in an hour.
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Originally Posted by starseed1981
(Post 12003758)
No, it's closer to 4 hours even if you play straight through (saw a playthrough by TheRadBrad when I chickened out from playing it).
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