If you are a BT Broadband customer and have an access code then BT currently have consoles for sale, and seem to have quite a few as they have been on sale for a day and, as of 11am on 14th January 2022, still not sold out! You can grab one here. If you’re not a BT customer you may want to be near a keyboard later this month. The reliable PS5StockAlert on Twitter feed is suggest that Argos will go live a PS5 restock between 25th-28th of January with the sale going live at 8am. You may also like try one of these UK retailers. Argos AO Amazon Box Currys eBuyer EE GAME John Lewis PlayStation Direct Scan ShopTo Smyths Studio Tesco Sony has launched their direct store in the UK for PlayStation hardware, accessories, games and more and that’s a good bet if you are trying to get a console. The UK PlayStation Direct store has followed on from the German store that arrived on 8th November, with France, Belgium and Luxembourg also getting a regional store. This follows on from the US version that launched in 2019. While the US store cooked up a registration and raffle system for distributing whatever PS5 stock came into the store, the European stores have gone for direct sales PS5 Stock UK : The best PS5 Games to play in 2022 The PS5StockAlertUK Twitter feed has previously commented on the air freighting of PS5 consoles. “Air freighting consoles will help many people purchase a PS5 console for Christmas, but will also result in a longer patch during Q1 2022 once Sony switches back to shipping consoles via sea,” they warned. That does seem to be the case, PS5 Stock UK is extremely hard to come by at present. PlayStation 5 Guides and more from TheSixthAxis PlayStation 5 Console Review DualSense Controller Review Astro’s Playroom Review Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review PS5 Guide – What are Accolades and how to earn them PS5 Activity Cards and how they work PS5 Trophies – what new features to expect
A new gameplay trailer has been released for Gran Turismo 7, showcasing live gameplay, the replay mode and the Daytona International Speedway which is returning to the series after skipping GT Sport. Gran Turismo 7 will be out on 4th March 2022 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The gameplay in the trailer is all captured from the PS5 version of the game, and exclusively from the cockpit view available for the cars. It’s a really nice looking slice of gameplay with some lovely lighting as the sun hangs low in the sky, though this is without any ray tracing effects, which are reserved for the Garage and Scapes modes. This allows the gameplay to run at 60fps, while the replay mode cuts things back down to 30fps and seeks to fill the environments with more graphical detail. We don’t know how big a step there is between the PS4 and PS5 version of the game in action just yet, though 60fps gameplay is the target across the board. Gameplay trailers are a welcome glimpse of what the game will offer after Sony and Polyphony Digital’s more aspirational series of videos from the last few months of 2021, in which series creator Kazunori Yamauchi waxed lyrical about the various improvements that it would offer and the goals of the game. One such area was about trying to capture a “tangible” level of realism. That tangible feel really comes from the DualSense controller more than anything, with Polyphony Digital looking to put their own spin on the haptic feedback and adaptive trigger use that we’ve seen in other racing games on PS5. In particular, he details recreating the feel of braking so that the resistance on the trigger disappears if you lock up, giving you an immediate understanding that you need to release and reapply the brakes. Gran Turismo 7 is coming out for PS5 and PS4 on 4th March 2022, in what was a surprise cross-generational release considering the manner of the game’s original announcement. The PS4 version obviously doesn’t support ray tracing or the DualSense controller, but it will be fascinating to see how close the experience comes in terms of graphics on the PS4 Pro, and when racing using a racing wheel peripheral. If you want to upgrade from PS4 to PS5, you’ll be able to pay the $10 difference to do so.
Believe it or not, there are some people out there who haven’t yet picked up a PlayStation 5 (and not just because they’re still a nightmare to get hold of). Alex Olney from our sister site, Nintendo Life, is one of these misguided souls. He claims to not need one seeing as a lot of first-party PlayStation exclusives are still coming to the PS4, but that won’t stop Video Editor Aaron from trying to win Alex over.
From the haptic and adaptive wonders of the PS5 DualSense controller, to the incredibly immersive experience PSVR2 is expected to offer players later this year, no area is off limits when trying to convince this Nintendo die-hard why he should purchase Sony’s next-gen console. Similarly, Alex does his best to convince Aaron to sign up to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription – you can find a link to that video debate in the description for this one.
The greatest games only available on PlayStation 5.
What are the best PS5 exclusive games? Home to a strong first-party offering thanks to PlayStation Studios, the PS5 is already building a solid list of exclusive titles you won't find anywhere else. From third-person adventures to tough-as-nails combat-focused titles, Sony has various different genres covered on its new machine. As part of our Best PS5 Games compilations, we've put together the Best PS5 Exclusive Games. If you're planning to utilise PS5 backwards compatibility, we recommend referring to our Best PS4 Exclusive Games guide.
Best PS5 Exclusive Games
Listed below is what we consider to be the Best PS5 Exclusive Games. These titles excel in their chosen genre and cannot be played on other consoles or PC. That includes PS4; we're keeping this list purely PS5 exclusive.
PlayStation 5 actually ended third in the UK during December 2021, despite enjoying its second biggest month since launch. Sony managed to ship 28 per cent more units than in November 2021, when it was the best-selling console in Britain, but the continued popularity of the Nintendo Switch and a huge influx of Xbox Series X|S stock put it just behind its competitors.
Obviously, this paints the industry in a particularly positive light, with all three manufacturers selling strongly. But stock does continue to hold both Sony and Microsoft back, and you get the feeling the two new-gen consoles could have done even better with improved supply. Sadly, supply chain issues caused by the ongoing semi-conductor shortage mean units are likely to be light through 2022 as well.
Pokemon Legends Arceus is available for just £38.24 when you preorder using this promo code at Currys in the UK. Other deals right now include PS5 SSDs, £10 off Horizon Forbidden West preorders, and more.
PSVR2, also known as PS VR2 or PlayStation VR2, is Sony's next-generation virtual reality headset for the PlayStation 5, or PS5. The system succeeds the original PSVR, which launched on 13th October, 2016 for the PS4. While the original PSVR is also compatible with the PS5, the new PSVR2 promises a suite of improvements, including a more effective inside-out tracking solution, new controllers named PSVR2 Sense Controllers, and higher resolution visuals. For more on the original PSVR on PS5, refer to the following page: Does PSVR Work on PS5?
In this PSVR2 guide, we'll be sharing everything you need to know about Sony's new virtual reality headset, including PSVR2 price, PSVR2 release date, and PSVR 2 games. We'll be updating this page with new information as and when it's announced, so be sure to bookmark it and check back regularly for all the latest on PSVR2.
Managing to grab a PlayStation 5 is still one of the hottest tickets in town to get you a ride to next-gen gaming. Once you’ve got the monolithic black and white console set up, what should you play on it? What are the best PS5 games available to play right now that you really need to be checking out? We’ve compiled a list of these must-play PS5 games, picking a range of titles that show off the new generation’s power and graphical potential, as well as some cross-gen staples and games from less expected corners. This, however, could all change in the next few months. Sony have some huge games like Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 coming out to start 2022, so we’ll pop back in to change the list as we go. The Best PS5 games As ever, this is just the beginning, and we’ll definitely be updating this with new games as worthy ones come out. Oh, and just so we’re clear, you’ve got Astro’s Playroom pre-installed and you absolutely need to play that game! Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Returnal Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Kena: Bridge of Spirits Deathloop Demon’s Souls Scarlet Nexus Hitman 3 The Pathless Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart If you want a showcase of what the PlayStation 5 can do, then look no further than Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. So much of Rift Apart will be familiar to fans of the series, but Insomniac are able to turn everything up to 11. The PS5 is able to throw lovely ray-tracing effects up on screen, it can power more detailed environments than ever before filled with more enemies to battle, and the PS5’s build-in SSD lets them throw you from one world to the next in what feels like the blink of an eye. Then there’s the DualSense controller with all manner of tricks being played through the controller’s adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. This is an early spectacle for PlayStation fans to savour. Returnal Returnal was a statement game from Housemarque, taking their mastery of arcade bullet hell shooters to new places. The game is a third person shooter roguelike, but that does nothing to get across how slick the gameplay feels and the exhilarating pressure of the game’s inventive boss battles. Being a roguelike means this won’t be for everyone – whenever you die, you lose all your weapons and gear and have to start over from scratch – but there’s an intriguing story that the game tells, and a mystery that can easily get you as hooked on blasting your way through the alien world before you. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Insomniac’s second entry on this list comes from their PS5 launch game Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, an interquel between the 2018 original and the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. As you probably guessed from the title, this game stars Miles Morales, the other Spider-Man who’s just learning the ropes and getting a handle on his surprisingly different abilities and powers. It’s another great adventure set in the open world of New York City and shows off some of the PS5’s ray-tracing capabilities with different graphics modes. Not played the original Marvel’s Spider-Man? The Ultimate Edition of Miles Morales comes with Spider-Man Remastered on PS5, and there’s an in-game option to upgrade the original game as well. Kena: Bridge of Spirits Another example of what the PS5 can do, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a gorgeous looking game and comes from an independent studio making their very first game! From the gorgeous Pixer-esque visuals, to the glorious orchestral score and rock-solid gameplay, this game shows the potential for smaller studios to weave fantastic experiences. Deathloop Deathloop takes the excellent immersive sim gameplay of Arkane’s previous games and build a fun and engrossing new tale around it. You play as Colt, an assassin who’s stuck on the island of Blackreef that’s trapped in a day-long timeloop, with his only possible way to escape being to break the loop by exploring the island and taking out the eight Visionaries that want live forever within the loop. Out to stop him is Julianna (and literally everyone else on the island, but mainly her) and the relationship between the two of them makes for one of the best single player games of the past year. Or, you know… the best single player game of 2021. Demon’s Souls Were you expecting to see a remake of a cult classic PS3 game on this list? FromSoftware’s Demon’s Souls wasn’t a big seller on PS3, but it led to the birth of the Dark Souls series and everything since then. Bluepoint Games remade Demon’s Souls from the ground up for PS5, and it’s a huge upgrade that fills the world with graphical nuance and detail, not to mention a better frame rate – you have a choice between 30fps and 60fps graphics modes. Plenty of other quality-of-life changes mean this is a must for Souls fans, and another option for anyone curious to see if the genre is for them. Scarlet Nexus Scarlet Nexus manages to mix an intriguing story, a constant sense of intrigue, and a wonderful over-the-top battle system together into a game that’s a blast to play. On PS5 it comes with a crisp and clean anime visual style that makes the truly wild enemy designs really stand out as you battle for the future of mankind. This is easily one of the best JRPGs to come out in the 2021, and that’s saying something in what was a great year for anime games and JRPGs. Hitman 3 Capping off a six year journey for Agent 47 and IO Interactive, Hitman 3 remains one of the smartest, most stylish games around where luxurious, labyrinthian levels, clever kills, and slick stealth gameplay mesh together with some surprising and fun twists along the way. It wraps a bow on the World of Assassination trilogy, even letting you import all of those great levels from the first two games to create what is the definitive Hitman game. The Pathless One of the more striking indie games from the launch of the PlayStation 5, The Pathless certainly takes some influences from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but plays with those fundamentals in interesting ways to create an open world adventure that you glide through with real pace. Your bow is not just a weapon to use in the game’s epic boss battles, but a way of enhancing your movement through an open world that is accessible despite not having a world map. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Remaking Final Fantasy VII has become a huge undertaking for Square Enix, but it’s one that’s been worth the wait as the first episode was easily one of the best PS4 games released in 2020. The next step was to bring the game to PS5, making some graphical improvements along the way and releasing the Intermission DLC as a new generation exclusive. Intermission introduces everyone’s favourite ninja extraordinaire Yuffie. She’s a lot of fun in this standalone story and we can’t wait to see how she’s woven into Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2, whenever that’s released. Did you pick up Final Fantasy VII Remake for PS4 when it was included with PlayStation Plus? Well, good news, you can now get a free upgrade to the PS5 version!
