作者彙整: Kelly Peirce

Best answer: Yes. If you are considering getting a PS4 Pro right now, it is still worth picking one up before before the PS5 releases. A lot of games will be released on both new and old consoles at the beginning of the new generation, so you won’t miss out.

Price will drop: PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB ($326 at Amazon)
Save even more: PlayStation 4 Slim ($250 at Amazon)

Pick it up and trade it in

Getting a PS4 Pro right now is worth it. The cost has come down to a more reasonable price point for most players and it is still the best console you can get until the launch of the next generation. There is no reason to sit around waiting for a year when you could enjoy some PlayStation games.

Play on the Pro for a few years. During the first few years of next gen consoles companies usually release major titles for both the new and the previous generation console, so you wouldn’t miss out. Once you are ready, trade in that Pro for the PS5.

A more technical standpoint

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Sony’s Remote Play is a convenient feature that allows you to stream your PlayStation 4 to compatible devices. It’s so you can play your PS4 games even if your TV is being used by somebody else. The setup for it is simple; here’s what you need to do.

Preparing your PS4

First and foremost, you want to make sure your PlayStation 4 has the settings turned on to allow Remote Play connections.

Start by going to your PS4 Settings
Click on Remote Play Connection Settings
Make sure the Enable Remote Play box is checked

The next step is optional but highly recommended to make future Remote Play sessions easier. This will allow you to turn your sleeping PS4 from your PC, Mac, or other devices as you launch Remote Play.

Return to your Settings menu
Click on Power Save Settings
Go into the Set Features Available in Rest Mode options
Make sure Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning on PS4 from Network are both enabled

Installing Remote Play

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Best answer: Faster than the PS4, at least. We don’t know the exact speed specs for the PS5 just yet. However, between seeing the comparison to the PS4 and what we have learned from systems architect Mark Cerny, we’ll definitely see some improvements.

Friendly neighborhood: Marvel’s Spider-Man ($25 at Amazon)
Take your pick: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)

Here’s what we know about the build so far

It now uses an SSD

A massive change in the world of PlayStation is the choice to build the system with a solid-state drive (SSD) over a basic hard-disk drive (HDD). If you have ever used an SSD on your computer after using an HDD, you will understand why this is such an important change. SSDs are well known for being faster, more powerful, and make for a better experience than HDDs.

You can see the difference in load times during a interview between Wired and Cerny, using Marvel’s Spider-Man as an example. Going from the PS4 Pro, which sported a traditional HDD to r… 閱讀全文 →

When you first start using Remote Play, the quality of your graphics can seem off. This is because the Remote Play default settings are set to standard definition, meaning that whatever you’re trying to stream is going to look like it’s being played on a much older device. Thankfully, you can fix this by simply adjusting a few settings before you launch the program, here’s how.

Consider these accessories

Make mobile play easy: Nyko Smart Clip ($14 at Amazon)
Major sound: COWIN E7 Noise Canceling Headphones ($60 at Amazon)
Upgrade your space: Seagate 2TB External Hard Drive for PS4 ($90 at Amazon)

Adjusting Remote Play’s video quality

Launch Remote Play.
Once loaded, click on Settings in the lower-left corner.

Under Video Quality for Remote Play use the resolution drop down menu to select High (720p), or Best (1080p), depending on what quality you would prefer.

Click OK to save the change.
Finally, click Start in the lower right corner to begin streaming your game.

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Did you just open up a new PS4? Here’s where to start.

So you got a brand spanking new PlayStation 4 and you couldn’t be more excited. You have your gorgeous new console all set up and ready to go but the only problem is you don’t know where to start. That’s OK! The sheer volume of things you can do with your PlayStation 4 can be a little overwhelming. Let’s take a look at a few of the cool things you can do with your sparkling new PS4.

Customization
Apps
Demos
PlayStation Plus
Streaming
The PlayStation App

Customization

Make that baby yours! There are quite a few ways that you can make your PS4 unique to you. You could pick up some accessories, or you can set up a custom theme which will give your dashboard a special look that’s different from the default. You can also set up a custom profile picture. The ways in which you can tweak your PS4 gaming experience is nearly endless so get in there and explore the options!

Apps, apps, apps

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Sometimes your PlayStation 4 suffers from a random fluke and won’t stop starting in safe mode. There are several different reasons your PS4 may be stuck in safe mode. Most of them revolve around a loose cord or a console that needs updating, but sometimes it’s more. When you’re going through this guide, make sure you test out all of those simple fixes first before you take the route of initializing your entire console.

Products used in this guide

A solid connection: HDMI braided cord cable – 15ft ($10 at Amazon)
Useful everywhere: SanDisk Cruzer USB port – 16GB ($5 at Amazon)
Dust protection: PlayStation 4 Dust Cover ($11 at Amazon)
Must have: 3-Pack of Compressed Air Cans ($18 at Amazon)
Safe cleaning: 24-Pack of Microfiber Cleaning Cloth ($12 at Amazon)
3-foot cable: PlayStation 4 Pro Power Cable ($5 at Amazon)
6-foot cable: PlayStation 4/PlayStation Slim Power Cable ($8 at Amazon)

Check out all of your options!

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As nice of a console as the PlayStation 4 is, it can have the same issues that plague any electronics system. Corrupted data can seem like an especially scary problem for the PS4 because it has a closed case that doesn’t allow much for tinkering. Thankfully, you aren’t entirely out of luck when things start going sideways.

Products used in this guide

Protect your game saves: PlayStation Plus 12-Month Subscription ($60 at Amazon)

Corrupted Game

The most common corrupted data issue players encounter will usually be a corrupted game rather than anything critical. Typically labeled as errors CE-34875-7 or NP-32062-3, this occurs when you first install a game. The installation halts, an error message appears, and you’re left with an unplayable mess. Perhaps, your game seems to be installed correctly but as you are playing the game stutters, crashes, and then you get the error code.

Error during install

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Best answer: No. Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe don’t sync. While they share characters, karts, and items, these are two games that don’t have shared progression.

Mamma mia!: Mario Kart Tour for Android (Free on Goggle Play)

Okey-dokey!: Mario Kart Tour for iOS (Free on the App Store)
That’s-a Me!: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ($60 from Amazon)

A-wa-wa-wa-wa-wa!

If you want to sync up your Mario Kart Tour data with your Mario Kart 8 Deluxe progress, you’re out of luck. Syncing between different devices would usually mean you can play a game on one device, save your progress, and then continue from that save on another device. This would mean all of the time spent playing in a game progresses you, no matter where you are playing.

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Mario Kart Tour is Nintendo’s newest iOS and Android game. Many -many- of our old favorites are back to race in this world-traveling tour, along with a few new racers. But if you want to race you’ll need to connect the app to your Nintendo account or create an account if you are new to Nintendo. Here’s how to get connected.

Let’s-a Go!

Mario Kart Tour

Free on Google Play
Free on the App Store

Mario Kart for your phone.

Mario Kart Tour is available now for compatible smart-devices using either Android or iOS. Collect all your favorite characters, as well as vehicles and items as you race through classic maps and new real-world inspired cities.

Existing Nintendo Accounts

When you first launch Mario Kart Tour you will be prompted to obtain your in-game registration card, this is basically your Mario Kart Tour driver’s license. To get this card simply connect your Nintendo account.

Tap on the I Have a Nintendo Account
Select Next when prompted.
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Everybody always says that the key to any good outfit is the right accessories (technically nobody has said that to me, but it does sound like the sort of thing someone somewhere would say), and the same is certainly true for gaming setups. The right accessories can spell the difference between just playing a video game and having a gaming experience. Ready to take your PS4 experience to the next level?

No matter what extras and accessories you’re looking for, Black Friday is the best time of the year to grab things at a discount. PlayStation 4 accessories — from controllers to headsets — are often discounted at this time of year. We’ll be keeping an eye out for the best deals and will update this post with what we find.

Back to basic

DualShock SoftTouch

Staff pick

Sure, the PlayStation 4 comes right out of the box with at least one DualShock controller, but it’s never a bad idea to have a backup. Make that backup your own with one of the many variations of DualS… 閱讀全文 →