June 17th 2024.
Is the PS5 Pro the next big announcement? On Monday, the letters page of the newspaper was buzzing with debates about the ugliest video game console ever made. As one reader proudly announced their victory over F-Zero GX, the discussions continued on email. For those interested in joining the conversation, the email address was provided.
Now that the preview showcases for this year have come to an end (except for Nintendo), it seems like we have a long wait ahead of us until the next PS5 State of Play. However, there are rumors that the next one will be for the PS5 Pro. The idea is that they don't want to announce it too early, as it may discourage people from buying the current model in the meantime.
Personally, I believe that the PS5 Pro is a significant enough purchase that it won't really discourage many people from buying it. I wouldn't be surprised if it's revealed by August at the latest. Perhaps they will also share more information about Concord, which is set to release in mid-August, although I'm not sure how many people are interested in hearing about it.
The question for me is, will anyone actually buy the PS5 Pro? The rumors about frame rate and resolution upscaling sound technical and niche, which may not make it as popular as the PS4 Pro. The PS4 Pro only accounted for 20% of total PlayStation 5 sales, so I doubt the PS5 Pro will make a significant difference.
Personally, I have no plans to purchase the PS5 Pro, and I'm curious to know how many others feel the same way. If money is not an issue, I can understand the appeal, but for the average consumer, it doesn't seem like a necessary upgrade unless they announce a new game that specifically requires or utilizes it.
Moving on, a reader named Alex wrote in about their accomplishment of beating everyone on hard mode in Gran Turismo. They mentioned that they only play the weekly lap challenges online, as it forces them to race properly since their lap time won't count if they cross the track's line.
They also shared their love for playing with the UI brake zone and line help turned off, and only leaving apexes on. They also adjusted the skid control and spent an hour mastering a mountain level in a responsive rally car, earning them a bronze trophy and 250,000 credits. They highly recommend this approach to honing racing skills.
Another reader, TommyFatFingers, shared that they have finally mastered the Diamond Cup on Master difficulty in F-Zero GX. They mentioned that it was a bittersweet feeling due to the game's difficulty, but they were proud to finally unlock the AX Cup. They also shared some ideas for a potential new F-Zero game, such as bringing back the random track generator from F-Zero X and adding a custom track editor.
They also suggested adding tracks that change based on the player's speed or button inputs, which would add a strategic element to the races. They also joked that if Nintendo names their next console the Switch U, the new F-Zero game could be called F-Zero SUX.
A reader named Netwoim also chimed in and asked if the content from the newsletters gets added to the RSS feed. The answer was no, as it is exclusive content for newsletter subscribers.
Another reader, Bobwallett, shared their experience with Dark Souls DLC and mentioned that to access it, you need to progress and find a specific item. They also noticed that the DLC area was not handed to them and suggested that the reader who claimed to have beaten Elden Ring may have missed a significant portion of the game.
They also shared their excitement for going back into the game and trying out a new class, Faith. They had previously played through with brute force and magic, but wanted to try something different this time.
Lastly, a reader named D Dubya shared their thoughts on the PS5 'slim' after seeing a thumbnail of it. They mentioned that they have always found the PS5 to be an unattractive console, but it looks even worse now that it has lost its heft. They also believe that sales can be influenced by a product's aesthetics, citing the success of the Nintendo DS after its much-needed redesign.
They also expressed their dislike for the design of the PlayStation 5, stating that it gives off a sense of corporate opulence and complacency. They also criticized Microsoft for their confusing naming schemes for consoles. They ended their comment with a nostalgic mention of 90s shopping.
Hey there! I was just reading through some of the discussions on the Monday letters page and came across an interesting topic. It seems like everyone is debating which video game console they think is the ugliest. One reader even mentioned finally beating a game called F-Zero GX, which sounds pretty intense.
If you want to join in on the discussions, you can email us your thoughts. And here's a pro tip - now that all the preview showcases for this year are over (except for Nintendo), we're all eagerly awaiting the next PS5 State of Play. But, there's some speculation that the next one might actually be for the PS5 Pro. The only thing is, they might not announce it too early because they don't want to discourage people from buying the current model.
However, I personally don't think that the PS5 Pro will have a significant impact on sales. The rumors about its technical specifications sound pretty niche and I doubt it will be as popular as the PS4 Pro, which only accounted for around 20% of total PlayStation 5 sales. So, I'm not planning on getting one anytime soon. But, what do you all think? Is anyone interested in buying the PS5 Pro?
On a different note, I saw a reader named Alex wrote in about beating everyone on hard mode on Gran Turismo. That's impressive! I've been playing the weekly lap challenges online and it really forces you to race properly. You can't just go over the track lines and expect to get a good time.
I've also been enjoying turning off all the UI brake zone and line help. It really makes you feel like you're actually racing. And, I've even started to play with some of the car settings, like turning the skid control down to two. It's been a blast and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to improve their racing skills.
Speaking of mastering games, it's been a while since I last wrote in. But, I wanted to share that I finally completed the Diamond Cup on Master difficulty in F-Zero GX. It was definitely a challenge, but I felt such a sense of accomplishment when I unlocked the AX Cup. If Nintendo were to make another game in the series, I'd love to see the return of the random track generator from F-Zero X. And, maybe they could even add a custom track editor for even more variety.
But, back to the PS5 Pro - if they do announce it, I hope they come up with a better name. Maybe they could call their next console the Switch U and then the game could be called F-Zero SUX! Just a thought.
Oh, and before I forget - I know some of you have asked if the content from these newsletters gets added to the RSS feed. The answer is no, as it's supposed to be exclusive content for subscribers. So, if you want to read more, make sure to subscribe!
Okay, one last thing. I saw a reader named Bobwallett mention beating Elden Ring and not encountering a boss named Mohg. I just wanted to clarify that Mohg, Lord of Blood, is actually confined to his own area and can only be accessed through a side quest or a difficult-to-find teleporter. So, don't worry, you didn't miss anything major.
And finally, I have to say - have you all seen the thumbnail for the PS5 'slim'? It's... not great. I've always thought the PS5 was an eyesore, but now it looks even worse without its heft. It's definitely a console that needs to be hidden away in a compartment with a door. But, on a more serious note, I do think that the design of a product can have a significant impact on its sales. Just look at how the Nintendo DS sales skyrocketed after its much-needed redesign.
Well, that's all for now. Keep emailing us your thoughts and opinions, and we'll keep the discussions going. See you all next time!
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