The Official PS4 Thread - Part 7

[X Knight]

also does anyone know if we can change the color of the lightbar? i ****ing hate that blue light.

also, I want one of these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PS4-Control...ton-Strong-Durable-Thumbsticks-/181517609895?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PS4-Control...=100011&prg=10335&rk=4&rkt=10&sd=181494381778

think it changes color based on the game. like, if you're in danger or low in health, it might turn red.

don't think we have any control over it.

 

[Dave McFly]

it does change based on certain games in Tomb Raider it flickers between red and yellow to simulate fire when you are holding a torch etc.

 

[Thundercrack85]

yeah........I'd buy it locally at a store.

Best Buy is offering $27 in credit for Watchdogs.

Gamestop is offering $20.

according to their sites.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=28A15DB090B0415F9160C323DCDDDD42.bbolsp-app01-105?_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=-3395952833068621990&id=pcat17097&searchCatId=pcat17097&type=page&st=watch+dogs&cp=1&nrp=20&sp=buyprice%3Adesc&sc=gameToySP&newsearch=newsearch&platform=

http://www.gamestop.com/trade-values

Thanks, man. I'll try Best Buy.

I may keep the controller, since it works with a PS3, and it is actually a really good one.

 

[X Knight]

Thanks, man. I'll try Best Buy.

I may keep the controller, since it works with a PS3, and it is actually a really good one.

sure. no problem.

I find Best Buy often gives more credit than GS, especially when they do the bonus credit deals.

and really, before you trade in the PS4 games, are you sure you don't want to give the PS4 another chance? maybe just buy a regular black model from a local store and test it out?

not trying to convince you either way, cuz it's really your decision.

just don't want you to get a sour opinion of the PS4 based on your experience.

 

[X Knight]

it does change based on certain games in Tomb Raider it flickers between red and yellow to simulate fire when you are holding a torch etc.

yeah.....but you can't control the color yourself. it's based on the game.

 

[Thundercrack85]

sure. no problem.

I find Best Buy often gives more credit than GS, especially when they do the bonus credit deals.

and really, before you trade in the PS4 games, are you sure you don't want to give the PS4 another chance? maybe just buy a regular black model from a local store and test it out?

not trying to convince you either way, cuz it's really your decision.

just don't want you to get a sour opinion of the PS4 based on your experience.

I won't. But even if I did get another PS4, I'd rather have 27 dollars than this game. I bought it on sale for 36, so, I'll think of it as a bad rental.

 

[X Knight]

I won't. But even if I did get another PS4, I'd rather have 27 dollars than this game. I bought it on sale for 36, so, I'll think of it as a bad rental.

ah. ok. yeah, better get as much trade in credit as you can.

and Best Buy usually changes their trade in values on Sundays. so, don't know what the value will be tomorrow.

and if they offer any bonus credit, they'll announce that on their site starting Sunday, too.

 

[Thundercrack85]

Change in what way?

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

think it changes color based on the game. like, if you're in danger or low in health, it might turn red.

don't think we have any control over it.

but you don't even look at that **** when you're playing the game. how does it help if it turns red when you're getting shot at

it does change based on certain games in Tomb Raider it flickers between red and yellow to simulate fire when you are holding a torch etc.

**** that. I want it to be the color I want all the ****ing time.

 

[X Knight]

Change in what way?

the trade in value for a game may go up or down. and they usually change the values on Sundays ( which usually lasts the rest of the week, until next Sunday ).

not saying that the values change every Sunday. just saying that's the day when they do usually change the values ( from what I've noticed ).

and if they offer bonus credit ( like 50% extra ), they'll announce it on Sunday ( and again, that will be good for the following week ).

so, unless you plan to trade in the game tonight, check their site tomorrow to see what the current trade in value is for the game. and to see if they're offering any bonus credit.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17093&type=page

and if you see a good value for the game ( plus any bonus ), make sure you trade it in before the upcoming Sunday, when the value may change ( and the bonus will expire ).

 

[X Knight]

but you don't even look at that **** when you're playing the game. how does it help if it turns red when you're getting shot at


**** that. I want it to be the color I want all the ****ing time.

I know. that's why, even more so than the touchpad, the Light Bar is largely useless.

They've said it's intended to be used with the VR headset they're working on. but that's not even out yet.

plus, the Light Bar is prob the main culprit for draining the battery charge so fast.

that's why they should give us the option to turn it off completely. especially since we don't even have the VR set to use it with right now.

 

[Marvolo]

With Last of Us Remastered it indicates your health. It goes from green to yellow to red.

And yeah the lightbar is one of the culprits along with a battery that's weaker than the DS3 battery. You can do what I did and just open the controller and unplug the light. It unplugs very easily and can be plugged right back in so there's no damage done. Unplugging it gave me about 3 times the battery life. Around 18 hours compared to the average 6 hours.

I still haven't tried using a DS3 battery in the DS4. Keep forgetting to order one.

Right stupid that this is necessary at all. Sony made this a pain in the ass.

 

[Havok83]

but you don't even look at that **** when you're playing the game. how does it help if it turns red when you're getting shot at

If you play in the dark ay any time, you can definitely tell if and when it changes color. The light also reflects off surfaces so its apparent. I know I would notice it in Killzone. Still completely unnecessary bc all one needs to do is look at the screen to tell you are losing health.

In Infamous it would change color depending on which karmic side you chose to play as, good or evil

 

[Thundercrack85]

Tell me, Marv, do you hear your PS4 fans whenever you put Last of Us in your console?

 

[X Knight]

If you play in the dark ay any time, you can definitely tell if and when it changes color. The light also reflects off surfaces so its apparent. I know I would notice it in Killzone. Still completely unnecessary bc all one needs to do is look at the screen to tell you are losing health.

In Infamous it would change color depending on which karmic side you chose to play as, good or evil

yeah, it's a cool concept but as of now, not very practical. as you said, it's basically conveying info you can already tell on the screen.

and it drains our battery faster.

which makes it even more useless.

seriously, why can't they just update it so you have the option to turn it off.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

If you play in the dark ay any time, you can definitely tell if and when it changes color. The light also reflects off surfaces so its apparent. I know I would notice it in Killzone. Still completely unnecessary bc all one needs to do is look at the screen to tell you are losing health.

I don't really have anything in my dorm room to reflect if off. I usually play the game sitting or laying/lying on my bed, don't really see light **** on the blanket. Plus I got that tekken decal so it covers up most of it. you saw that right?

In Infamous it would change color depending on which karmic side you chose to play as, good or evil

that, is really cool though. although like raven x knight said later on that it is just telling you **** that you already know coz its tellin you on the screen.

and i got decals for em, so most of em is covered up, you know. i don't see the light, lol pun intended

Tell me, Marv, do you hear your PS4 fans whenever you put Last of Us in your console?

whatsup with that btw

I know. that's why, even more so than the touchpad, the Light Bar is largely useless.

They've said it's intended to be used with the VR headset they're working on. but that's not even out yet.

plus, the Light Bar is prob the main culprit for draining the battery charge so fast.

that's why they should give us the option to turn it off completely. especially since we don't even have the VR set to use it with right now.

yeah our very own tom marvolo riddle did some magic **** and figured out that it indeed consumes something like 30% of the energy. but I kinda like it always on coz I've got some cool decals now

yeah, it's a cool concept but as of now, not very practical. as you said, it's basically conveying info you can already tell on the screen.

and it drains our battery faster.

which makes it even more useless.

seriously, why can't they just update it so you have the option to turn it off.

i kinda like it on now yo. didn't care about it before but even though i don't see it most of the time, just looking at the decal when first turning the controller on man is so cool. makes it worth it, you know.

With Last of Us Remastered it indicates your health. It goes from green to yellow to red.

that's cool too

And yeah the lightbar is one of the culprits along with a battery that's weaker than the DS3 battery. You can do what I did and just open the controller and unplug the light. It unplugs very easily and can be plugged right back in so there's no damage done. Unplugging it gave me about 3 times the battery life. Around 18 hours compared to the average 6 hours.

yeah I remember you solving that ****. You should get a SHH award for doing that, tellin us about it and posting about dude, that's doing us a service lol

I still haven't tried using a DS3 battery in the DS4. Keep forgetting to order one.

damn so that's wat you're up to next. that's cool that that's even possible lol

Right stupid that this is necessary at all. Sony made this a pain in the ass.

i kinda like it now yo...

 

[X Knight]

well, that's not fair......you got cool decals.

but anyways, I just think the light should be optional. for those of us who don't want/need it and would rather conserve battery power, let us turn it off completely.

for those of you who want to show off your fancy decals, let those lights shine bright, bold, and fabulous!!

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

well, that's not fair......you got cool decals.

but anyways, I just think the light should be optional. for those of us who don't want/need it and would rather conserve battery power, let us turn it off completely.

for those of you who want to show off your fancy decals, let those lights shine bright, bold, and fabulous!!

you could get some too ya know :P they're MADD cheap, and decent quality, flaming toast is okay I guess you know

what if instead of that, giving the option to turn it off, they just come with revised controllers with overall better battery power? something that'd last the same hours as a Ds3? would you be okay with that?

well hell yeah, as a matter of fact since I got these decals I wish there was a SUPER bright option so that you'd definitely see it like on the wall or something

 

[X Knight]

you could get some too ya know :P they're MADD cheap, and decent quality, flaming toast is okay I guess you know

what if instead of that, giving the option to turn it off, they just come with revised controllers with overall better battery power? something that'd last the same hours as a Ds3? would you be okay with that?

well hell yeah, as a matter of fact since I got these decals I wish there was a SUPER bright option so that you'd definitely see it like on the wall or something

well, as long as they find some way to increase the battery charge duration, then that's fine.

and really, since I found my USB extension cable, it doesn't really bother me, cuz I can just plug in my controller and charge it, and the cable is long to reach where I sit so I can keep playing.

 

[Thundercrack85]

You guys know you can just buy like a six foot cable for very little, right? One good thing about Sony using a standard micro USB.

I mean, it's not an ideal solution, but, it gets the job done.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

You guys know you can just buy like a six foot cable for very little, right? One good thing about Sony using a standard micro USB.

I mean, it's not an ideal solution, but, it gets the job done.

honestly i don't care about the battery life, I mean the controllers charge during standby, just make sure to have it plugged in if its low and if its so low that it dies on you then just take a break from playing your game, you know

but yeah, i had 2 10 ft mini usb cables, i'll probly buy 2 pairs of these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11142339563...49&var=410422417352&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[X Knight]

You guys know you can just buy like a six foot cable for very little, right? One good thing about Sony using a standard micro USB.

I mean, it's not an ideal solution, but, it gets the job done.

you mean one long cable with a standard USB on one end and a micro USB on the other? ( iow, a longer version of the DS4 charging cable? )

 

[Thundercrack85]

you mean one long cable with a standard USB on one end and a micro USB on the other? ( iow, a longer version of the DS4 charging cable? )

Yeah. They're quite common, since that's what all Samsung phones use.

 

[X Knight]

Yeah. They're quite common, since that's what all Samsung phones use.

ah. ok.

well, I don't really need that as I have a USB extension cable and that does the trick, too.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

Yeah. They're quite common, since that's what all Samsung phones use.

all phones except iphones. whatsup with you btw, this is like the 3rd or 4th or even ****in 5th time i've asked you

ah. ok.

well, I don't really need that as I have a USB extension cable and that does the trick, too.

I feel like that might but an annoying little weight on the wire, wouldn't it?