We all like the idea of playing games on our favorite console, and getting PlayStation gift cards to acquire more games is always a plus. But Sony is also thinking about the future of gaming, and now they are preparing the PlayStation 5. We still don’t know when the console will arrive, but Sony recently shared some characteristics we might be able to expect.
8K graphics support
Sony is claiming that PS5 will support 8K graphics. But since current consoles, even the PS4 Pro barely support full 4K, it’s hard to see 8K support from a console. If anything, it might be upscaled to something more than 4K graphics. At the same time, it’s still nice to see that they are thinking about a substantial improvement. And while you’re waiting for better graphics with the PS5, you can always have some fun with PlayStations virtual reality games.
3D audio
3D audio is expected from Sony which is great in the audio department. It’s hard to know if other products from them will use this tech, but it’s something nice to have either way. We’ll see if this actually comes to fruition once the console comes out on the market.
SSD integration
Games are requiring more and more space, and as we know SSDs are expensive. So we are not entirely sure how much storage we will get, but having an SSD in there is certainly helpful. This means more data processed quicker, higher FPS, and a great gameplay experience as a whole.
Backwards compatibility
Sony said they are not doing this with the PS3, but they will offer backwards compatibility with the PS4 when the PS5 arrives. It’s a nice thing to have, especially since many of the PS4 games run great on 4K anyway and are optimized for such a resolution.
There are no words yet on the media features, or what games might come out when the PS5 launches. Some stated that Cyberpunk 2077, the Elder Scrolls VI, and other games will be launched when the console arrives. A lot of people are worried about the price as the aforementioned features seem to point towards expensive hardware. But that might not be the case. We’ll have to wait and see, but it’s safe to say that this will definitely be a great console!
PlayStation VR offers you one of the best ways to experience virtual reality on your home console. This is the only virtual reality experience that was created specifically for consoles. Other platforms are supported on consoles, but this one can’t be beat because it was made specifically for them. It works great, and you can use PSN gift cards to acquire games for it.
Great performance and support
The performance of the PS4 Pro is a great fit for the PlayStation VR because you get all the features you desire with a virtual reality experience. One of the things that makes the platform so great is that it has plenty of games that are either in full VR or have VR support.
Lots of games to play
For example, with PSN cards you can prepare yourself for upcoming games like Iron Man VR. This game really seems to capture the experience of the Iron Man gameplay. Also expect Blood and Truth to be coming out, a game created to mimic the action of John Wick. And if you enjoy horror games, Five Nights with Freddy VR is one of the games that really manages to offer plenty of scares that you won’t want to miss. Concrete Genie and No Man’s Sky are also actively trying to bring in lots of focus on exploration. NMS in particular is sure to be a blast, and having it in full VR will certainly add to the game’s appeal. There is even talk of Apex Legends coming out with a VR version of the game. There can be some things to figure out when getting into these games. But having them in VR is something that definitely shouldn’t be passed up.
VR games are coming in droves
VR is a big push for Sony because they don’t have many PS4 games. Plus, they also removed themselves from E3 this year. This really goes to show that PS4 will be more focused on VR games. That’s great because you get to have more control over how everything plays out with the entire process. It’ll certainly be interesting to see where PlayStation VR will go in the next year or so. We expect a new console to arrive soon, but until then this set of VR experiences is set to bring in lots of great experiences!
For the second week in April, we are featuring Arlan from the Philippines! We sent him some questions to learn a bit about what he loves most about gaming and how he’s using our PlayStation cards.
How old are you, and where are you located?
I’m 25 years old, and live in the Philippines.
Tell us something special or unique about where you live, or why you like it?
Here in the Philippines, even though people experience hardship (Typhoons, and other natural calamity), they still have smiles on their faces.
What kind of system/console are you gaming on? (Generation, Tech specs, etc)
What was your first video game? Tell us your favorite story about it.
Red Alert was my first video game, and I still think it’s the best PC game. I really love how the story progresses and how futuristic the weapons are even though it was way back!
What games do you currently play?
Monster Hunter
How much time do you currently spend gaming?
Less then 5 hours!
Have you entered any gaming competitions? If so, which ones?
None
What in your opinion makes for a good video game?
Having a great story progression, sets of items, Lore items (rare items), which makes it challenging. But even more, social function is a must.
What are your thoughts on Console gaming vs. PC gaming vs. Mobile gaming? Do you have a favorite?
My preference are mobile games because they are easy to use and can be used anywhere.
What feature would you like to see added to the current gaming environment?
The sense of touch. This would allow users to feel the game experience.
Why do you use MyGiftCardSupply to purchase gift cards?
To give gifts to my friends in the US!
What other things interest you, besides gaming?
Programming
If you want to know more about Arlan, you can find him on twitter @ twitter.com/TheArlans
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