FIFA 21 will also be released for the next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X. Players can upgrade to the game for free if they already own FIFA 21 on the previous consoles. Here you can find all the known information so far.
When will FIFA 21 be available on next-gen? The FIFA 21 version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will not be available immediately at launch, but a little later. From December 4, 2020, FIFA 21 will be available in its new version.
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This is what FIFA 21 is supposed to look like on PS5 and Xbox Series X
How to transfer FIFA 21 to PS5 and Xbox Series X
Upgrade at no additional cost: FIFA 21 offers a “Dual Entitlement”. This allows players who own the PS4 and Xbox One version of the game to carry it over to the next generation – in its optimized form.
The important thing is: Xbox One players can only upgrade to Xbox Series X, while PS4 players can only upgrade to PS5. For example, it is not possible to buy the PS4 version and then claim the Xbox Series X version if you switch consoles during the transition to next-gen.
Which version can I upgrade? If you get the console versions with a disc drive, you can simply insert the old disc and download the new version. However, you’ll also need the disc to play the game – so don’t throw it away, give it away or anything like that!
The digital copy of the game can also be easily upgraded – no matter which console version you have.
However, if you buy the digital version for PS5 or Xbox Series S, you should also purchase FIFA 21 digitally. There is no way to upgrade the physical copies of the game to the digital versions.
How long is the offer valid? Players can secure the upgrade until the release of FIFA 22. After that, it will no longer be possible.
What about my progress? Transferring game progress is only limitedly possible. You can take over all progress, bonuses or items from Ultimate Team and VOLTA. However, this is not possible for other modes. Your achievements in the career mode, for example, will remain on the old console. By the way, this also works the other way around: You can continue to play FIFA 21 on the old consoles after upgrading, but you can only carry over progress from VOLTA and FUT.
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These features are offered in FIFA 21 on PS5 and Xbox Series X
This is what FIFA looks like on next-gen: The versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X are set to receive several new features. The PC version will continue to match the old version and will not receive an upgrade. However, these optimizations will come on the new consoles:
Improved lighting, rendering, and animation technology
Humanization off the ball
Improved audio effects
We will find out how the improvements will affect gameplay by the latest update release on December 4. Has FIFA 21 been running on your old consoles for a long time? Then you can find tips on how to secure more victories.
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However, Shadowlands seems to evoke little enthusiasm among some of you. In the comments under our articles, we often see skepticism regarding the addon or a lack of interest in the content. Even on our WoW Facebook page, players in the comments about Shadowlands were not convinced.
I have been playing WoW for 15 years and I usually play each addon for about 3-4 months. Except for Legion, that one held my attention longer. But for the first time, I feel no desire for the expansion… […]
MeinMMO reader Muchtie
The addon does offer features that are well-received, and in general, the community is rather positive about Shadowlands. This includes, for example, the dungeon Torghast or the return of long-missed class abilities, which were also appreciated here in the comments on MeinMMO.
Sounds very cool. I like it. Although I am currently not playing WoW anymore, Shadowlands sounds very interesting. I found BfA quite tempting as well, but stayed away because the content for solo players or small groups was somewhat too meager for me.
Therefore, we want to know: Is it just the impression that nobody is excited about Shadowlands, or is it really so? So tell us: What do you think about the new addon? What do you like about it and what not?
How can I vote? You can submit your votes as usual in the poll tool under the article. Everyone can only vote once. You also cannot undo your choice, so be careful which option you click on.
The poll ends on November 20.
Have fun voting!
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Many gamers are eager to pre-order the PS5 (PlayStation 5). Amazon.de should have supplies of the consoles available again starting at 1:00 PM. However, the site is now crashing with error 503 – “Error processing your request“.
What is it about? Germany is in a pre-order frenzy for Sony’s new PlayStation 5. Supplies have been limited and sold out quickly in recent weeks.
Update at 2:25 PM: The PS5 is now listed as “currently unavailable” on Amazon.
Update at 2:20 PM: The standard version of the PS5 is currently available and can be ordered. PS5 on Amazon.*
Update at 1:44 PM: The PS5 product page on Amazon is now redirecting first to the DualSense controller. From there, you can now also reach the Digital Edition of the PS5 on Amazon.* However, the edition is currently unavailable (1:44 PM, 11/19/2020).
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When will the PS5 be available on Amazon? According to AmazonHelp on Twitter, the console should be available “shortly.” The staff tweeted this at 1:59 PM. However, the stock is said to be “very limited”.
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Today, on November 19, 2020, it was expected that the PS5 could be pre-ordered at Amazon.de. The shipping giant even officially announced that there would be restocks available starting at 1:00 PM today.
However, if you now try to access the PS5 offers on Amazon.de, you are greeted with an error. It says, “We’re sorry. Error processing your request.” There is also a sentence stating they want to quickly address the problem.
Clearly, the rush on Amazon is so huge that the website is now hitting its limits. This happened around 1:00 PM. Everyone probably wanted to quickly secure a PS5 at that time.
This is the current situation: Various retailers are expected to have PS5 consoles available for pre-order today. These include Euronics and Medimax. At Otto and Expert, all stocks of the PlayStation 5 have already sold out today.
The AK-47 is the only assault rifle with a large 7.62 caliber in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, but it still feels very pleasant to play and deals a lot of damage. A pro from the “Call of Duty: League” now showcased his setup, which MyMMO presents to you here.
The Soviet Kalashnikov series is one of the most well-known weapon series among shooter players around the world. And although “Kalashnikov” actually stands for many different weapons, many probably think of a very specific model: the AK-47.
The automatic weapon has made it into many “Call of Duty” games and is back in Black Ops Cold War as well. It is the only assault rifle that competes with the large 7.62 caliber and clears out efficiently.
What makes the AK-47 strong? Unlike, for example, in the “Cold War” predecessor Modern Warfare, it plays really well this year, is manageable, and offers a decent damage output.
Pro player James “Clayster” Eubanks plays as the main assault rifle player this season for the New York Subliners and usually relies on the heavy assault rifle AK-47 in his scrims. On his Twitch channel, he now shows his best setup, which MyMMO presents to you here.
Cold War: AK-47 Setup tested by a pro
What does the setup look like? Clayster uses the wildcard “Gunslinger” for his loadout so that he can attach more than the usual 5 attachments to his weapon. In the end, he gets a really stable assault rifle with high range and a strong time-to-kill (TTK) that allows you to fire at opponents up to 95.25 meters in 300 milliseconds:
Optic: Microflex LED
Muzzle: Muzzle Brake 7.62
Barrel: 18.2″ Access
Body: Steady Hand Laser
Underbarrel: Speznas Grip
Magazine: 40 Rounds
Grip: Speznas Field Grip
Stock: KGB Skeletal Stock
What does the setup bring? The optic offers a 1.25x magnification, a nicely large field of view, and small edges, so that little is obscured in the immediate vicinity of your target.
The underbarrel and muzzle reduce the weapon’s recoil – vertically by nearly 12% and horizontally by 20%. With the access barrel, your damage range increases by a whopping 150%, allowing you to access your full damage in almost every gunfight.
The larger magazine gives you 10 extra bullets at the cost of some reload speed. In the first damage zone, you only need 4 bullets to take down an opponent, but with 40 bullets, you can apply even more pressure.
The Speznas Grip enables faster ADS speed and brings you into aim in 255 milliseconds. Combined with the TTK, the value here is at 555 milliseconds. Additionally, the grip provides 80% flinch resistance, allowing you to hold the weapon steady, even when bullets hit near you.
To compensate for movement and hip-fire penalties from the other attachments, the KGB Skeletal Stock and the Steady Hand Laser are added to the rifle, completing the pro setup for the AK-47 for Cold War Black Ops.
Here you can find more about the weapons in Cold War:
3 assault rifles compete for your loadout slots in Cold War
Which assault rifles still make it in Cold War? Shortly after release, the focus is on 3 weapons among the assault rifles:
FFAR 1: TTK – 330 ms / ADS – 255 ms
XM4: TTK – 333 ms / ADS – 255 ms
AK-47: TTK – 300 ms / ADS – 255 ms
In terms of time-to-kill, the 3 weapons are very close together. However, the AK has a slight advantage over the lightweight assault rifles with 5.56 caliber, being about 10% faster in time-to-kill, but it does feel a bit less stable compared to the XM4 and FFAR 1.
In WoW: Shadowlands you will be faced with a difficult choice. How will you decide? Which Covenant will you swear your allegiance to?
In World of Warcraft Shadowlands, there is mainly one big decision: the choice of a Covenant. The Covenant determines which of the four major factions of the Shadowlands you will fight for.
This not only influences your experience of the story but also the abilities your character possesses, as each Covenant comes with two unique abilities that even vary for each class.
Tied to the Covenant are also cosmetic rewards, such as stylish armor sets or different variations of “capes” – these can be wings, gravestones, or magical blades worn on the back. There are also additional fun elements, such as mounts and pets.
The choice of a Covenant thus significantly determines what you will experience in the Shadowlands and how your journey will change after reaching the maximum level.
If you are not yet aware of the Covenants, here is a brief summary of the individual Covenants.
Kyrian: You will meet the noble Kyrians in Bastion. They live according to strict guidelines and separate from the memories of their past life before they become Ascended. They help the souls of mortals transition to the Shadowlands so that they can be assigned their fate by the Soul Judge.
The Kyrians – one of the possible Covenants.
Nekrolords: The Necrolords of Maldraxxus may look like the Scourge, but they play an important role in the Shadowlands. These undead form the army of the Shadowlands and defend it against attackers to maintain order in the Shadowlands. Only the strongest souls with a warrior nature end up here to continue honing their skills and become perfect soldiers.
Night Fae: The Night Fae from Ardenweald take care of the souls of deceased nature spirits and ensure that they are reborn one day. In Ardenweald, harmony and care generally prevail, which is granted to nature spirits and particularly nature-loving beings. For druids, hunters, and tree huggers in general, this is likely heaven in the… well, heaven in the afterlife.
In Ardenweald you will meet the Night Fae.
Venthyr: When souls must atone, they come to the Venthyr in Revendreth. There, the souls are tortured and their Anima extracted until a final judgment is made. The vampiric Venthyr act as torturers but always have a possible redemption for the souls on offer – if one can endure the atonement. If you enjoy vampires and a dark setting, you will feel right at home here.
But now let’s turn to you! We want to listen to our community (that’s you!) and find out which of the Covenants has captured your heart. For that, we have prepared a small survey here. Keep in mind that you only have one vote, so please choose the Covenant you want to join with your main character.
This is how Epic’s CEO reacts: Sweeney reiterated his statement. He meant to say: “If the rules are wrong, then it is right not to follow those rules.”
It’s a good article. Hey critics, please read what I said and tell me if it’s actually wrong: When the rules were wrongful, it was right to disobey them. That’s the comparison to the civil rights movement. pic.twitter.com/WMomQXwEjr
This new rule was introduced by Apple: Even before the interview, Apple announced that they would now only demand 15% instead of 30% of the revenues from the companies using their services. However, this only applies to companies that make less than 1 million in revenue per year (from 2021) (via reddit). Fortnite would thus not be affected.
Tim Sweeney also reacted to this and suggested that Apple is likely trying to “divert as much negative criticism as possible to get away with their exclusion and the 30% claim in the App Store.” This seems to be what he wants to “fight” right now.
The dispute between Epic and Apple could last quite a while longer. For players who want to play Fortnite on their iOS devices, this means they will still have to wait. But it is also unclear how the court will ultimately decide.
The CEO of Epic Games “Tim Sweeney” spoke in an interview about the dispute between Epic and Apple regarding Fortnite. He compared the dispute to the civil rights movement, which fought for the rights of Black people. This did not sit well with some.
Subsequently, Epic Games sued Apple and Google. A dispute followed in which Apple threatened to close all developer accounts of Epic developers and eventually did so. This cut off the developers from the iOS and Mac tools, which had catastrophic consequences for games using the Unreal Engine. A court ruled that Apple had to restore access, but Fortnite remains excluded from the App Store.
The dispute between Apple and Epic seems to have no end in sight
Dispute compared by Sweeney to fight for civil rights
This is what the CEO of Epic Games said: In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Tim Sweeney talked about the dispute Epic is currently having with Apple. However, one of his comments drew attention.
The Epic CEO mentioned how Epic would stand up against Apple to defend their rights. He emphasizes this with a comparison to the civil rights movement in the United States.
Agreeing to Apple’s agreements is what is wrong. That’s why Epic has stood up against it, and you can hear that from them, and (…incomprehensible) to the fight for civil rights, when there were actually laws on the books and the laws were wrong. People stood up against it, and it was not wrong to disobey those laws, because agreeing with them would only have made them the status quo.
Tim Sweeney in interview
According to techcrunch.com, this strong statement reportedly caused eye-rolling among those present.
“White men love to pretend they are oppressed”
Here are the reactions: On Twitter, there are several comments critically addressing the civil rights comparison. With “Civil Rights Movement,” people in the USA primarily mean the civil rights movement that fought for the rights of Black people in the 50s and 60s. Many are displeased with the comparison of this movement to a dispute between two wealthy companies:
“This just makes me side with Apple even more”
“Rich white people love to act as if they are oppressed.”
“White men with more money than most will ever see think they are being punished for breaking rules to make even more money is the same as being killed for your skin color. Okay.”
“I love Epic, but saying that was just dumb.”
The site Gamerant reports that most comments pointed out that the comparison was not accurate.
Sweeney also forgot to mention that Epic violated a contract with Apple by implementing its own microtransactions.
This is how Epic’s CEO reacts: Sweeney reiterated his statement. He meant to say: “If the rules are wrong, then it is right not to follow those rules.”
It’s a good article. Hey critics, please read what I said and tell me if it’s actually wrong: When the rules were wrongful, it was right to disobey them. That’s the comparison to the civil rights movement. pic.twitter.com/WMomQXwEjr
This new rule was introduced by Apple: Even before the interview, Apple announced that they would now only demand 15% instead of 30% of the revenues from the companies using their services. However, this only applies to companies that make less than 1 million in revenue per year (from 2021) (via reddit). Fortnite would thus not be affected.
Tim Sweeney also reacted to this and suggested that Apple is likely trying to “divert as much negative criticism as possible to get away with their exclusion and the 30% claim in the App Store.” This seems to be what he wants to “fight” right now.
The dispute between Epic and Apple could last quite a while longer. For players who want to play Fortnite on their iOS devices, this means they will still have to wait. But it is also unclear how the court will ultimately decide.
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The free tank MMO World of Tanks can now also be played on Xbox Series X and PS5. And fans are really responding positively to this.
How do you play WoT on PS5 and Xbox Series X? Wargaming explained that you can now download World of Tanks for free on your PS5 and Xbox Series X. This makes the “hobby for men”, as the Wargaming CEO called it in an interview, easily playable on the next-gen consoles thanks to backward compatibility.
What are the differences to PS4 and Xbox One? World of Tanks did not receive an extremely extensive next-gen upgrade from Wargaming, but still benefits from the higher performance of the new consoles. Improvements include:
Shorter loading times
4K support
60 fps
World of Tanks runs more smoothly on PS5 and Xbox Series X
What does it look like? Based on initial videos recorded by WoT players, you can see how well the MMO translates on the new consoles.
This video is from the Xbox Series X version:
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What do players think of WoT on PS5 and Xbox Series X? There aren’t too many voices yet, as the version has only officially been available since yesterday, November 18th. However, we present a few voices from the community:
esctab1982 writes on reddit: “In short, compared to the PS4 Pro, the WoT gaming experience on PS5 is like night and day!”
4 the fun of it comments on YouTube regarding the 60 fps on Xbox Series X: “I personally feel that it provides a better gaming experience, especially since I was used to playing at 30 fps on Xbox One X.”
Jonny Era states: “You can see how smoothly the game runs at 60 frames. It’s much smoother than on my PS4 Pro.”
World of Tanks is currently being well received on the next-gen consoles. Whether a larger update will come that may bring ray tracing lighting and other graphical improvements is not yet known.
Have you had a chance to check out World of Tanks on PS5 or Xbox Series X? What do you think of the improvements?
New teasers for the biggest update from GTA Online can now be found in the game. Screenshots show bloody corpses. Could this be related to the new location?
What is it about? Since today, December 19, players in GTA Online are discovering new content. Corpses are now washing up on Vespucci Beach. And they look badly mutilated.
Some believe that this is now related to the new location that Rockstar wants to introduce in the next update.
Update 6:30 PM:Rockstar has released the first video teaser. It showcases the new map expansion that awaits us. It seems to be an entire island. The corpse also made an appearance in the teaser.
What was found? If you now walk to Vespucci Beach in GTA Online, you will “luckily” find the corpses. As dataminer TezFunz2 explains on Twitter, these are events that occur at specific times. You must therefore be at the right place at the right time to see them. Furthermore, you are supposed to find them along the entire beach up to Los Santos International Airport.
We managed to capture what this looks like in the game with a screenshot.
The corpse with the bloody head
Here we see a lifeless body that has been almost completely stripped. Only the underwear, two socks, and two shoes are still found on the body.
It is also striking that part of the head has been severely damaged. You can probably see into the inside.
A few steps away from this corpse, we also found a small suitcase. We could not interact with it, nor could we blow it up.
Here you see the suitcase near the corpse
New location? Rockstar announced a new location with the biggest update of all time. It is quite possible that the corpses are related to this. The community suspects the same. They write on reddit:
“Hmmm all boats and the yacht are on sale this week. Yes, I believe we are getting an island. But this is just speculation, folks”
“Washed up from another location? Let’s hope it’s a good new map that’s being hinted at here”
“The body must have come from somewhere outside of Los Santos. Does this confirm that we are really getting a new location?”
Some also speculate that the corpse comes from a boat and that the new location may be accessible by boats.
Today, on November 19, the new PlayStation 5 finally arrives with us. We at MeinMMO look at the first reactions, but also issues surrounding the release.
How has the sales gone so far? Buying a PS5 has proven difficult. There was chaos even during the pre-orders, and the consoles were snatched up incredibly quickly. Even those who managed to get a PlayStation 5 had no guarantee that it would actually arrive on release day.
When will the first consoles arrive? Already on November 18, the first delivery confirmations for the PS5 were sent out by various retailers. The buyers who were notified have a very high chance of receiving a PlayStation 5 delivered today.
On social media, there are numerous users like @xPainee on Twitter, who may not be able to get a console today despite pre-ordering: “I pre-order a PS5 for the first time on release, pay for it immediately, take time off on release day, look forward to it like crazy, and then MediaMarkt is too incompetent to tell me that I apparently will go empty-handed today.”
In our comments, the delivery issues are the main topic. One user wrote self1sch last night: “It’s pretty crazy that I still don’t know if I can pick up my PS5 at MediaMarkt tomorrow or not. Plus, we’re currently in lockdown in Austria and I can’t imagine that ‘driving across the border to pick up my PS5’ counts as a vital reason to leave the house lol.”
For user Knightartist86, the morning has been a rollercoaster: “Oh my God, my Amazon updated today to: ‘may be delayed, but could also arrive today’ – Schrödinger’s PS5.”
The wait for the new console is hard for many, including Rae Grimm, the editor-in-chief of GamePro. However, she received a shipping confirmation yesterday and is correspondingly excited:
If you want to watch someone unbox the PS5, you can check out the unboxing video with Sofia Kats from PlayStation DACH. The article’s thumbnail also comes from this video:
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On reddit and other social media, the first owners of a PS5 are already boasting about their experiences and the console’s power:
The user TuggMaddick is particularly excited about the new DualSense controller: “The controller is the biggest improvement. I hated every PS controller, going back to the original. I hated them, they are too small and too light, and they just never felt good in my hands. However, I love the DualSense. The extent of improvements is staggering, it’s by far my favorite controller.”
xBoosthy already had a great experience with the delivery service this morning: “The DPD driver came to my house with a big smile on his face. He knew exactly what was in the package. I bet he felt like Santa Claus. I’m so excited!”
Also, the user celestialtoast received his console today, but has space issues: “The PS5 arrived quite early this morning and I spent most of the first hour trying to find a place for it. It’s really a massive unit. The startup process looks so beautiful, but unfortunately, I have to work all day. So I haven’t seen much of it.”
On social media, many users are already proudly posting pictures of the PS5:
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas a fun coop mode called Zombies. In it, a streamer attempted to set a world record all by himself. But a bug with a very bizarre name ruined everything. Read here at MeinMMO what happened.
What happened? The streamer Noahj456 bravely ventured into the Zombies mode. In this mode, teams of 4 players are supposed to fend off wave after wave of increasingly dangerous undead. As the zombies become more ferocious, it’s tough in a team, but even harder when alone.
Nevertheless, the brave fighter – who had only played Zombies and neither the campaign nor the multiplayer mode – managed to hold out for a long time, making it to round 256. That is the round where the game stops counting and you can safely retreat. Noahj456 was on the verge of completing this round.
He had cleverly lured the zombies into a choke point where he could easily zap them with the ray gun. The record he was streaming live was within reach. But things were about to take a turn.
Malicious Zebra Stallion ruins everything
How did the record go wrong? Noahj fought like crazy for the record, and one by one, zombies exploded in the fire of the ray gun. But just as the carnage reached its peak, the screen suddenly went black. Noahj sat there in shock as a bizarre error message appeared: Zebra 112 Vicious Stallion. This means something akin to “Zebra – Malicious Stallion” and apparently indicates a rare error that can cause the game to crash.
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Shortly thereafter he was back in the lobby for a new round of Zombies, and only then did it seem to dawn on him that his record had just gone up in flames. “This can’t be real! This has to be a joke?!?!” was his stunned reaction to the dilemma.
Here’s how cool he took the loss: After Noahj had digested his frustration over the almost-certain record, he showed humor again on Twitter. He simply posted “F”, which is a nod to the famous CoD meme “Press F to Pay Respect”. Among gamers, this is considered a sarcastic reaction to situations.
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Annoying lags, connection drops, and way too high pings. Players of FIFA 21 know these problems all too well. But is the cause always with EA’s servers? The developer now offers a tool that allows you to check this.
What is it about? In the course of the last update, EA Sports introduced the “EA Connection Quality Report” or the “EA Connection Quality Overview”. This is a tool that allows FIFA players to assess the quality of their Internet connection and possible issues with it.
EA evaluates your connection and even shows you the matches from the last 7 days and whether they had connection difficulties.
This is how the tool works: To check your connection quality, you must log in here on the official website with your FIFA data (via EA). Right after that, your connection quality will be displayed, which the developer rates as follows:
More than 95 points – Very Good
80 to 94 points – Good
65 to 79 points – Okay
0 to 64 points – Weak
This is how EA rates your connection quality
The “connection quality” is based on the ping, packet loss, and jitter value (the stability of the ping). A detailed explanation of how EA calculates the connection quality can be found at EA.
If your connection quality is rated as “Okay” or “Weak”, you should urgently change something in your network setup to avoid connection problems in online matches of FIFA 21.
This is how stable your last games were: Additionally, you can see the online matches of the last 7 days under “Your Game Balance” and see which games had connection problems and how good your “connection quality” was in each game.
A good way to find out if and when there were connection issues.
This is how you improve your connection
Recognizing problems in the game: To identify connection problems while gaming, EA now also offers the option to display corresponding in-game symbols. You can activate this in the settings under “Connection Overview”.
If these symbols frequently appear in online matches, it is time to change something in your own network.
These are the symbols you should pay attention to
This is what EA recommends: In the detailed help article (via EA) on the new “EA Connection Quality Report”, the developer provides many tips to improve connection quality. Among other things, the following is advised for connection issues:
Switching the WLAN band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)
Using an Ethernet cable
Checking the router’s firmware
Avoiding VPN use
Setting up port forwarding
How about you? Have you been struggling with lags and connection issues in FIFA? For victories in the Weekend League, you should do everything possible to avoid this.
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The PlayStation 5 is now also available here in Europe and owners can secure 20 games from the PS Plus Collection. We show you how to do it.
What is the PS Plus Collection? The collection consists of 20 top games that have been released on PS4 in recent years. These include hits like God of War, Bloodborne, or The Last of Us Remastered.
If you were able to secure a PS5 in pre-order and have an active PS Plus subscription, you will receive these 20 games directly from Sony for free. It’s a great opportunity to grab some of the best PS4 games.
The most important questions about PS Plus answered
What is PS Plus?
PS Plus is a paid service from Sony Interactive Entertainment. A subscription costs approximately €60 per year – depending on the type, i.e., duration, of the subscription. As a PS Plus member, you typically get 2 games per month for digital download from the PlayStation Store at no additional cost. There are also some other benefits.
The ongoing PS Plus subscription is automatically renewed by Sony as long as there is still money in your PSN account. To turn off this option, go to the “PlayStation Plus” button in the main menu of your console. Select “Manage Membership” at the top right and then “Subscription”. There you can turn off the automatic renewal.
What benefits does PS Plus offer?
In addition to the monthly free titles for PlayStation, with PlayStation – Plus access to online multiplayer in many games, – exclusive discounts in the PlayStation Store, – exclusive in-game content for numerous games, – access to free trials where you can try out some full PS4 and PS5 titles for free – 100 gigabytes of cloud storage for your game saves – access to the PS Plus Collection
How much does a PS Plus subscription cost?
One month in the PS Plus subscription costs €8.99. However, if you choose longer durations, the costs decrease. One year costs €59.99 and 3 months cost €24.99
How long can a PS Plus subscription last?
You can choose between one month, three months, and one year durations.
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This is how you get the Collection: First, go to the PS Plus icon in your “Games and Media” bar in the PS5 menu. If you don’t have a Plus subscription, you need to purchase one first. Without the subscription, there are no free games.
The Plus button is prominently located at the top left of the PS5 menu:
The button will redirect you to the PS Plus offer, where other options are also available. It looks like this:
On this overview, you can scroll down further and find the actual button for the PS Plus Collection and also some games included in it:
Click on the button and you will be redirected to the complete overview of the games included in the collection. There you can now add and download the games you want to your library.
The currently largest streamer on Twitch, the Canadian Felix “xQc” Lengyel (25), has been temporarily banned on Twitch. The reason for this is his cheating in a Twitch tournament for Fall Guys last week.
As a result, there were protests from numerous streamers. It even led to a verbal exchange between Tyler1, Tfue, and xQc. They yelled at each other. The calmer streamer shroud referred to it as an outrageous incident and a ban
Now the ban has followed. Twitch “suspended” xQc temporarily from the platform
Ban for xQc on Twitch – He shows insight
How long does the ban last? The ban lasts for one week. xQc should be available on Twitch again in the evening hours on November 25.
What exactly was the trigger for the ban? xQc played in a Twitch tournament for Fall Guys and no longer had the opportunity to win any prize money. However, his teammate did.
Therefore, xQc watched the stream of Dr. Lupo, who was on the opposing team. This allowed him to identify which player was his opponent, and he held onto him for so long that he could no longer qualify and was eliminated.
Other streamers then took a closer look at this situation and couldn’t believe that xQc actually watched the opponent’s stream: This is called “stream sniping” and is generally frowned upon.
What does Twitch say now? The streaming platform commented on the Twitter portal of Twitch Rivals. There they wrote: “At GlitchCon, our player conduct rules were violated. We require all participants to adhere to the same rules in order to participate in a tournament. As a result, xQc has received a temporary suspension of their Twitch account and a temporary ban from Twitch Rivals, losing associated prize money.”
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What does xQc say about it? The streamer had already shown remorse directly after the Twitch tournament. He apologized and stated that his fans do not need to protect him.
He then also addressed the incident again on Twitter: “What I did had no impact on the outcome, but it was wrong. I’m sorry, I didn’t try to cheat out of malice, but just to entertain. 7 days suspension starting now.”
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Twitch is under criticism: Despite the ban, there is criticism for Twitch. Almost every ban on Twitch is hotly debated and fans of the respective streamer always mention a multitude of similar cases where Twitch did not react.
This is now also the case. The top comment under the statement from Twitch is, for example: “Let me be clear. Pokimane literally opens Pornhub on stream and Twitch says ‘Yeah, cool, whatever I still love you, queen.'”
In general, Twitch is accused of only reacting when media attention is particularly high. Here, other notable streamers were upset, and Twitch reacted.
Lastly, xQc also drew attention in the CoD community. There he insulted a complete stranger who had previously gotten on his nerves. A behavior that Twitch does not like to see either. However, no consequences followed this time.
This is how successful xQc is currently: The Canadian is currently the largest streamer on Twitch. No other streamer is currently watched as many hours as xQc. He has thus probably won the battle for the Twitch crown in 2020.
xQc just had the most viewed channel on Twitch in the last 7 days. Source: Sullygnome
Now the streamer must take a break for 7 days and can continue afterwards. A similar situation happened to MontanaBlack, the largest German streamer. However, he was banned for a month for an action that was hotly debated:
A3: Still Alive is a new Mobile MMORPG that has been released – and it is celebrating great success.
What is A3: Still Alive? The Mobile MMORPG for Android and iOS immerses you in a dark fantasy world. There, you complete quests, descend into dungeons, participate in raids, and fight numerous monsters.
PvP plays a significant role, as it is possible to be attacked by other players anywhere in the world. You will also compete against players in a battle royale mode for 30 players and a free-for-all game called “Dark Presence” where 100-vs-100 players fight for victory.
The video gives you an insight into the gameplay:
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How many times has the game been downloaded? Since the launch of A3: Still Alive on Android and iOS on November 10, the MMORPG has been downloaded more than 1 million times, which probably corresponds to 1 million players.
The ratings of the MMORPG in the Apple App Store are at 4.7 out of 5 points based on 840 ratings. In the Google Play Store, the MMORPG has 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 46,719 ratings.
What does this mean? These are worldwide downloads. Nevertheless, it is impressive that the 1-million-download mark was reached just a week after release. The high ratings also show that A3: Still Alive is very well received by players.
Were MMORPGs really better in the past? And did WoW even ruin the “old feeling” a bit? These questions were discussed by the editorial team in the MeinMMO podcast.
Why is this surprising? A3: Still Alive is a Mobile MMORPG focused on open PvP. Such games are often criticized, as can be seen in the comments below related news on MeinMMO. However, the fact that A3 achieves more than 1 million downloads with this game design proves that mobile MMORPGs can indeed be successful.
Black Desert Mobile shows, however, that it can go even better. The game had over 10 million pre-registered users before its release (via MassivelyOP) and two months after launch in February 2018 had over 20 million downloads (via Pocketgamer). Even this demonstrates just how successful mobile MMORPGs are.
Mobile games are now an integral part of the gaming landscape. Particularly in the MMO sector, new titles are continually released, which can achieve major successes primarily in Asia.
Are you giving A3: Still Alive a chance? Can you relate to the success of the Mobile MMORPG?
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has made it so that MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn even plays a CoD game. Read here how Jürgen managed to make Mother Russia cry first, but in the end, Comrade Lenin was proud of him.
Somehow, the Call of Duty series almost completely passed me by, and only the mobile version CoD Mobile excited me. When Cold War was released, I became curious.
If the mobile version was already so fun, then it must be even better on PC with proper controls, right? Plus, the 80s setting with more old-fashioned weapons appealed to me more than the modern setting of Modern Warfare.
So I got a key for the PC version and after an almost endlessly long download (137 gigabytes!), I could finally get started yesterday afternoon.
Mother Russia is crying now!
This is how the first round went: My first round multiplayer in Cold War is a resounding defeat! This is mainly due to the class I chose. I simply click on the top class, Stealth Ops or something. It comes with a rifle that looks quite decent. Plus, I embody a nasty-looking Cuban guerrilla as an operator. The action can begin!
Then it starts, and my Soviet task force rushes through a barren heath in a buggy. The screen says “East Berlin,” but you can’t see anything of the city.
These guys were my opponents.
Why is there a plane lying around here? For this, we will soon enter a warehouse where a replica of Air Force One is located. What the hell are the Soviets planning? And why is the German flag on the cargo containers in the colors black, red, and gold?
But I don’t have much time to explore the map because I need to eliminate the opposing team.
So I run ahead, see an opponent running out of cover, aim, shoot … and get taken out in a hail of gunfire from a submachine gun!
The game then repeats itself several times. I see an opponent, aim, get off a few shots, but the enemy shoots faster and packs a bigger punch.
In East Berlin, the Soviets practice storming Air Force One.
That’s why you should think carefully about your class: I come to the conclusion: My class is probably crap! The clunky assault rifle is absolutely the wrong weapon for the fast-paced close-quarters battles. But at least my opponents are not bots. I can tell by the fact that someone is constantly babbling in Russian in the voice chat. I need to somehow turn that off before the next round.
The round, however, cannot be saved. I barely manage one or two kills. And those only if I get lucky and an opponent runs directly into my fire or I manage to catch someone from behind.
The match is coming to an end, and over the radio, the operations leader comes through with a reproachful “You have disappointed Mother Russia.” Yes, I did, Mother Russia is crying now because I chose the wrong class. But I won’t let that go!
Yippee-ki-yay, piggybacks!
This is how it continued: Despite the resounding defeat with what felt like 100 deaths and 3 kills, I want to keep playing. In the next map, it’s about freeing a Soviet submarine, and we fight on ships. This time I have the recently unlocked standard class with the M16 and can score well on the larger areas on the decks.
At a distance, I take out a number of opponents. When I go under deck, I have a shotgun as a secondary weapon, with which I take down three opponents in a row. I get my first scorestreak! It’s just a shabby recon plane, but I earned it myself, and it feels great to use the first streak and give my team an advantage!
That was my first scorestreak.
Submachine guns are the best: After this round turned out much better, I immediately play another match. This time we’re back in Berlin, but I now have a submachine gun! Yippee-ki-yay. Piggybacks!
Like John McClane from the movie Die Hard, I’m already making a significant impact with the starter submachine gun and can finally contribute meaningfully to the match. After the round, I reach level 4 and build my own class. And since I know that the MP5 is supposed to be quite strong, I take the German wonder weapon as my primary firearm.
Showdown with Lenin
This was my last round: With my new, custom class, I play one last round. It’s in Moscow, and this time it’s “everyone against everyone.” Only kills count, and right at the start of the game, I take the lead because I hide in a small nook and get three opponents running right in front of my gun one after the other. A quick burst of fire and the enemy is gone. This happens three times until I have to reload, and the fourth enemy finally gets me.
In front of Lenin’s eyes, I made Mother Russia proud again!
For the rest of the game time, I run around like crazy and engage in wild fights around a monument to Lenin and streets filled with socialist propaganda art. The MP5 serves me faithfully and lives up to its reputation as an OP weapon. The nerf from November 19th is really justified!
Thanks to the MP5 and its strong stats, I can hold my own among the best players of the round and have a good number of kills in the end. Mother Russia was proud of me again!
CoD is more fun than I thought
After the botched first round, I actually wanted to quit and prefer to spend time with my child. Rarely have I been beaten up so hard in a game like this.
But fortunately, I stuck with it, and the following rounds brought much more fun and successes. Therefore, I will continue with CoD Cold War, unlock more weapons first, and maybe test the zombie mode.
And the campaign is said to be very good as well. So, CoD Cold War will likely accompany me for some time.
Jürgen Horn Editor at MeinMMO
However, my good opinion of the multiplayer mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is not shared by all fans of the series. On Metacritic, the latest installment of Call of Duty only gets a score of 78 points. The multiplayer mode is said to be responsible for this, seen by some fans as a step back compared to its predecessor Modern Warfare.
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Chris Kaleiki worked at Blizzard for 13 years and helped develop the MMORPG World of Warcraft. He has now resigned because he is no longer satisfied with the state of the game.
Why is Chris Kaleiki leaving? He explains that the release of the Classic version of WoW has made the differences between the original version and the modern version clear to him. He says:
I have been unhappy with the state of the game for a long time, probably too long.
Chris Kaleiki, former Game Designer of WoW
He reveals that and more in a video:
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What exactly bothers him about the game? Kaleiki explains that players are not prioritized enough. He believes this is because guilds no longer play a significant role in modern WoW.
I think in Classic, the guild is a big deal. To do something in the endgame, you really need to be in a guild. This creates a mutual dependence between players who really need each other to succeed. And while that can sometimes feel really constraining, ultimately it fosters camaraderie and creates a community.
Chris Kaleiki, former Game Designer of WoW
World of Warcraft can now be played very well solo. Guilds are basically no longer necessary, and Chris Kaleiki believes this undermines the essence of the game. Moreover, he is also annoyed by another aspect: the focus on NPC storylines.
Warcraft and WoW have always had a story, but lately I feel that in the modern game, the story takes up a larger part. The characters and all their own dramas take up a lot of space in the game, while I think in a virtual world, in an MMO, that the players are really the story.
What would the designer change? According to Chris Kaleiki, WoW should return to its core elements, the guild system, and what only an MMO can truly do. However, he also knows that modern WoW has changed because players wanted it to. Therefore, the problem for him is more the discrepancy between what World of Warcraft is now and what it once was.
Were MMORPGs better in the past?
Were MMORPGs really better in the past? And has WoW ruined the “old feeling” a bit? These questions have been discussed by the editorial team in the MeinMMO podcast.
What is he doing now? The designer hopes that he will now have the opportunity to work on the next big virtual world. He believes that Blizzard will continue to be successful and is looking forward to playing the upcoming titles from the studio.
One of these upcoming titles is Diablo Immortal. The first testers at Blizzard are already excited about this game:
In Diablo 3 the start of Season 22 is just around the corner. We asked you which class you want to play in the season. One class stands out as a big favorite.
When does Season 22 start? On November 20, the gates for the new season will open as usual at 5:00 PM. This will be played with the new Patch 2.6.10, which adjusted some balance, introduced new items into the game, and also includes the season theme for S22.
Since the start of the survey, 1840 people have participated (as of: 19.11.2020 – 8:35 AM). Thank you for that!
This is how you voted:
Demon Hunter with 430 votes
Necromancer with 330 votes
Crusader with 268 votes
Barbarian with 244 votes
Monk with 209 votes
Sorceress with 207 votes
Witch Doctor with 152 votes
In the following graphic, we show you the result with the percentage values:
What do the results show?
This stands out: You chose the Demon Hunter as the clear favorite. It belonged to the winners of Season 21, just before its end, along with the Barbarian and the Necromancer. It’s quite possible that your choice was influenced by how the last season went.
Prior to that, Barbarian, Sorceress, and Witch Doctor were at the top in our S20 survey
In recent months, the classes that received new sets have been very popular among you. In Season 22, each class gets its latest set from Haedrig’s Gift.
Are you looking forward to the new chapter in Diablo 3, or are you skipping this season? For some players, certain conflicts will arise shortly after the start. Because for Blizzard fans, the start of Season 22 is poorly timed. Or do the release dates not get in your way at all? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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A demon hunter in WoW has darkened the world so that he can hardly see like his character. The endeavor looks quite funny.
In World of Warcraft, players sometimes seek special challenges to level up in a very specific (or silly) way. Reddit user DaveyGunfaceIV apparently had a similar goal and leveled his demon hunter as it should be – almost blind. An addon helped him with that.
What happened? Reddit user DaveyGunfaceIV installed the interface addon “Ultimate Demon Hunter Immersion” and played a demon hunter from the beginning. His screen was almost completely black, just as many players imagine the “actual” sight of demon hunters. After all, they have gouged their eyes out during the transformation and wear a blindfold. This principle was probably meant to be expanded, and thus a character was leveled.
The whole action lasted 21 hours, in which DaveyGunfaceIV stumbled through the darkness and is now ready for the Shadowlands. If you can’t see the video below, you need to watch it directly on reddit.
What kind of addon is this? The addon “Ultimate Demon Hunter Immersion” was actually just a joke, but it was well received by some players. The addon blocks out a large part of the game and envelops the game world in darkness. Only all interface elements, including health bars or nameplates, are still visible. The demon hunter can, however, use his ability “Ghost Sight” to see clearly for a few seconds. This ability has a long cooldown, and damage taken disrupts Ghost Sight.
Could you play in such darkness? Image source: wowhead
Other players have also made leveling particularly difficult in the past. Recently, players attempted to reach the maximum level 50 without a specialization. This is not so easy, as a large part of the abilities are then missing.
What do you think: unusual approach or full immersion? Let us know in the comments.
Other players, on the other hand, level up as quickly as possible. This is currently possible in record time anyway. With less than 5 hours, you can already have a fresh character ready for the start of Shadowlands .
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So far, the MP5 in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War was considered one of the best weapons in multiplayer. However, for many, it was simply too strong.Treyarch responded, the first small balance update after launch now brought the nerf.
What does the new update for CoD Cold War entail? On November 18, there was a small update for the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. This brought changes to the currently best weapon in the game – the SMG MP5.
MP5 nerfed – This is how the weapon changes
What was the problem with the MP5? The MP5 has been one of the strongest weapons in multiplayer since the launch of Cold War and is noticeably dominating PvP. It is the best weapon of its kind and for many players also the best weapon overall, capable of taking on most assault rifles with ease.
Many found the MP5 too strong. In almost every lobby, its dominance was noticeable. Numerous players demanded an adjustment. And this is what the developers at Treyarch have now implemented.
This is what the update changes specifically for the MP5: The small update adjusts the balance of the MP5. According to Treyarch, the following changes occur:
The effective damage range (base value, without attachments) has been reduced by 33%
Specifically, this means: from 15.24 meters at launch to 10.16 meters after the update
The initial recoil has also been adjusted according to the tweet. However, the developers do not elaborate further. And the in-game stats currently show no visible differences in this regard.
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Did anything else change with the update? No. As Treyarch Lead Game Designer Tony Flame later clarified on Twitter, the focus of the small update was solely on one weapon – the MP5.
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What did you think of the MP5 before its nerf? And how does it feel to play now? Was it a good adjustment? Is the SMG still too strong or not usable in your opinion? What weapons would you like adjustments for at the start of Season 1? Let us know in the comments.
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In a few moments, the PlayStation 5 will also launch in Germany. Sven Galitzki from MeinMMO already has a PS5 at home. He shows you some settings that everyone should at least know for the PS5 launch. Additionally, there are some tips for starting in the next-gen.
What to expect here in the article: MeinMMO has already been provided with a PS5 from Sony ahead of its launch in Germany. And I, Sven Galitzki, shooter expert at MeinMMO, was able to test the new PlayStation – starting with Destiny 2, of course.
If you are among the lucky ones who have also gotten a PS5 at launch or will, then I will show you some tips and tricks that will hopefully make your start on your PlayStation 5 a bit easier. Setting up the PS5 is mostly simple and intuitive. However, some quite important details are not always immediately apparent.
The digital and disc version of the PlayStation 5.
You should definitely know these PS5 settings
I have now spent some days with the PlayStation 5 and have gone through almost every setting option of the new Sony console. Here I present to you the most important settings that every PS5 owner should know right at the start of the next-gen.
First of all: Mute the microphone
Even if you do not connect a headset to the PS5 – the new console has an integrated microphone. Or rather, not the console itself, but the new DualSense controller. However, what not everyone knows: the microphone provides surprisingly good voice quality and is activated by default – and continuously, unless you manually mute it.
This can lead to some embarrassing situations if you inadvertently reveal private information during a party or in an in-game voice chat. Therefore, in my opinion, the microphone should be disabled first.
This can be done in two ways:
Firstly, via a button on the PS5 controller. This does not light up when the microphone is on and lights up continuously when the microphone is muted. You can therefore turn it off directly with the press of a button on the DualSense.
Secondly, you can mute the microphone in the console settings and also set it as the new default. Once your PS5 starts, the microphone will always be off, and the mute button will light up.
This is the mute button on the microphone
If you want to change the default setting, you can do so under “Settings / Sound / Microphone / Microphone Status while Logged In”. There you must select “Mute”.
By the way, if you connect a headset with an integrated microphone via jack or wirelessly to the PS5, it takes over the control of the mute function (if available).
Performance mode or resolution mode?
The PlayStation 5 allows you to make numerous default settings for games. For example, what difficulty level you want to play by default, or which perspective you prefer if given a choice in a game.
But what is much more important: you can choose between different performance modes for games.
You have the choice between:
Game Default Setting
Performance Mode (higher frame rate prioritized)
Resolution Mode (higher resolution prioritized)
Some games offer both. However, with some (like Spider-Man), you have to choose. Here, I have to say that the performance mode is worth it to me the most – especially if you do not use a 4K monitor or TV. Because especially the 60 (or more) FPS currently represent one of the most important aspects of the next-gen for me.
By the way, this may be purely subjective, but I feel that even some PS4 games like The Division 2 or Elite Dangerous run a bit more smoothly with performance mode activated, even though the feature is more aimed at newer PS5 games. Just try it out and see for yourself.
You can find this setting under “Settings / Saved Data and Game App Settings / Game Defaults / Performance Mode or Resolution Mode”
On the PlayStation 5, you can not only play PS5 games but also enjoy thousands of PS4 games through backward compatibility. Some games have both a PS4 and a PS5 version or plan to release one – such as the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. And with such so-called cross-gen games, you need to be careful about which version you download and end up playing. Otherwise, you might end up playing the PS4 version on the PS5, even though there is also a version specifically for next-gen.
To ensure that you are actually playing the PS5 version (if available), you can check by
Checking whether you selected the PS5 version when downloading the respective game from the PS Store
Checking which version you are starting on the console
Click here before downloading
Then select the right version
Or select before playing
And then choose the right version
You do this in both cases by selecting the game in the PS Store or navigating to the corresponding tile for the game in the main menu and clicking the field with the three dots next to “Play” or “Download”.
There you have the option to choose between the different versions of the game.
However, by disabling a trophy function, you can proactively save some storage space. The PS5 takes a screenshot and records a 15-second video every time you earn a new trophy and saves them by default. Over time, this can accumulate a substantial amount of clips that (I assume for most) unnecessarily take up portions of the precious SSD storage.
However, you can change that – and here’s how: Go to “Settings / Captures and Broadcasts / Trophies”. There you need to deactivate “Save Trophy Videos” – if you want, also “Save Trophy Screenshots”.
Turn Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers of the DualSense On/Off
One of the coolest things about the PlayStation 5 is for many the new DualSense controller. It supports haptic feedback and adaptive trigger buttons in supported games. In short: If games support it, you can feel what type of ground you are moving on or which weapon you are currently firing with.
Ultimately, it is something everyone has to decide for themselves. The feature is activated by default. However, where it can be turned off is not immediately obvious to everyone.
If you want to enjoy these functions less intensively or turn them off completely based on your experiences, you can do so here: “Settings / Accessories / Controllers”.
There you will find the options
“Vibration Intensity”
“Trigger Effect Intensity”
There you can choose between strong, moderate, weak, and off – depending on what appeals to you the most.
Here are some tips for starting with the PS5
In addition to the mentioned settings, the following little things are quite worth knowing and could make the start of your journey on the PS5 a bit more pleasant:
Play Astro’s Playroom first: Astro’s Playroom is pre-installed on all PS5 consoles. It is, in essence, a kind of playful showcase that familiarizes you with the cool functions and features of the new DualSense controller.
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I tried it late and must say I regret it in hindsight. Because it really shows you what the new PS5 controller is capable of – and pretty quickly.
In short: I recommend everyone to try Astro’s Playroom after the first setup of the PS5.
Charge your controller using the back USB port: If you do not have a charging station for your PS5 controller, then pay attention now. You have to charge the DualSense with the included USB-C cable at the console. It is especially convenient to do this in rest mode, when you are not gaming. However, some users report problems here.
Some say the controller does not charge correctly or only for a while – even if you configure the available functions in rest mode to ensure that the USB ports provide power continuously and not just for 3 hours.
Personally, I have not had any problems with this. If you do, it is recommended to use the USB port on the back of the PS5 for charging the DualSense – not the one on the front. Reports suggest that this might help circumvent or resolve the charging issue.
The USB ports on the back
Do not use the PS5’s standby mode with Spider-Man: Miles Morales: There are also reports that it can lead to problems and crashes on the PS5 if you play the new Spider-Man: Miles Morales and then simply put the console in standby mode without completely closing the game first. So keep this in mind if you want to prevent issues.
Mute all audio via the controller: What many also do not know: The DualSense controller offers the option to mute all audio completely. This is especially convenient if you want to have a brief conversation with someone or take a call.
To do this, simply hold the microphone button on the controller for about a second until it starts to blink. Then you know you did everything right. To enjoy full audio again, just press the button again.
Accessing the Control Center is slightly different: For new players, this should not be a problem, but veteran PlayStation 4 users will need to adjust a bit. To access the Control Center, you now only need to tap the PS button on the controller briefly instead of holding it down.
If you want to access the power options of your PS5, just tap the PS5 button. This brings up the Control Center at the bottom.
By the way, once you’ve brought up the Control Center menu, you can customize it with a click on the options button of the DualSense controller.
This is the options button on the DualSense
You can choose directly which inline status to log in with: When you start your PS5, you can not only choose the user you want to log in with, but also directly select the desired online status if you wish.
In this menu, just press the options button on the controller. Then you get this selection
To do this, press the options button of the PS5 controller in the profile selection and choose the desired status if you want to change it directly.
And sorry for the image quality – the system cannot take screenshots in this menu. So I had to use my phone.
Here you can find your game library: If you want to load some of your old favorites, you will no longer find the game library in the PS Store, but only on the far right of the main menu of your PS5.
Here you can find your game library
Here you can find your game library
And before you search for a long time – there is no folder function: While on the PS4 you could organize your games and apps into different folders, this is currently not possible on the PS5. So before you rummage through the extensive settings options – the option is (yet?) not there.
I hope this makes starting on the new console a bit easier for you. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask in the comments. And if you are still trying to order a PS5, you might have luck on November 19, launch day: Want a PS5? Then you need to keep an eye on these retailers on November 19
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