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[Draugoth]

The North American version of Sony’s revamped PlayStation Plus service has gone live in the region, confirming several new games and NTSC versions of PSOne classics.

Resident Evil Director's Cut "Experience Resident Evil Director’s Cut originally released on the PlayStation® console, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters."

Resident Evil Director’s Cut

Experience the original survival horror masterpiece.

store.playstation.com

 

[Kilau]

In classic games.

 

[TheGodfather07]

nice but what about europe? dont fuck it up sony. dont leave us with the shitty 50hz versions.

 

[SoraNoKuni]

nice but what about europe? dont fuck it up sony. dont leave us with the shitty 50hz versions.

Considering PAL is our Region... I believe we are f*cked.

 

[Agent X]

I thought Super Stardust Portable was supposed to be in this batch of games. I was really looking forward to giving that game a whirl on the big screen.

In any case, I'm happy to hear they went with NTSC versions of the PS1 games. There are several games in that list that I want to try.

 

[TGO]

So just Resident Evil DC then

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

nice but what about europe? dont fuck it up sony. dont leave us with the shitty 50hz versions.

I'm ready to be disappointed next week tbh, lmao.

 

[Ellery]

So far the newer tiers of PS+ are not that interesting for me personally, but additions of older games (especially PS1) could convince me otherwise.
Seeing RE 1 DC makes me happy and I would love for more PS1 games to be on the service.

 

[TGO]

They should just released the US versions in the UK.
we don't need anything but English language. it's not like anyone that don't speak English here speaks the European languages anyway..

 

[TheGodfather07]

I'm ready to be disappointed next week tbh, lmao.

UK should get 60hz as its an english speaking country but sony will go for PAL because thats what they originally were. what they should do is just give the option to choose.

 

[Three]

They should just released the US versions in the UK.
we don't need anything but English language. it's not like anyone that don't speak English here speaks the European languages anyway..

True but thinking about this does this mean they would require reclassification too or do they already need that anyway?

 

[CobraAB]

nice but what about europe? dont fuck it up sony. dont leave us with the shitty 50hz versions.

Why in the hell was 50hz in Europe to begin with. Was not Sony’s fault.

 

[jimmypython]

Not all is available to buy eh?

 

[TGO]

True but thinking about this does this mean they would require reclassification too or do they already need that anyway?

if it's a new release...yes, but Resident Evil DC,2 and 3 was the NTSC versions when they released here on PSN.

 

[TheGodfather07]

Why in the hell was 50hz in Europe to begin with. Was not Sony’s fault.

dont know. PAL seems to have no advantages at all. so dont know why it even exists.

 

[Three]

Not all is available to buy eh?

Why do you say that? The reason some of them have no price is because they have the -100%. Meaning they are free.

Why in the hell was 50hz in Europe to begin with. Was not Sony’s fault.

dont know. PAL seems to have no advantages at all. so dont know why it even exists.

It's to do with the AC frequency of our power lines and therefore our CRT TVs back then.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Meaning they are free.

Oh, it's that terminology again.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

Can't wait to see the full library (above 700 games) on todays PS+ Premium release...

 

[Three]

Oh, it's that terminology again.

I mean in the screenshot to the subscriber.

 

[jimmypython]

Why do you say that? The reason some of them have no price is because they have the -100%. Meaning they are free.

Oh I don’t see purchase option for RE1 on my PS app, only upgrade to premium.

 

[Belthazar]

I'm currently playing Ape Escape, fantastic that they figured it out on time

 

[Kenneth Haight]

They should just released the US versions in the UK.
we don't need anything but English language. it's not like anyone that don't speak English here speaks the European languages anyway..

 

[Elios83]

nice but what about europe? dont fuck it up sony. dont leave us with the shitty 50hz versions.

PAL is pretty much required in Europe to have localized games.
Localization >>>> 50Hz for most people.
I doubt they'll let people choose a version from an other market.

 

[Three]

Oh I don’t see purchase option for RE1 on my PS app, only upgrade to premium.

Oh yeah, you're right. I see only subscribe on the site too.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Can none premium ps plus subscribers just buy the games?

Like can I must buy syphon filter? Gonna grab that bad boy.

 

[Kilau]

Can't wait to see the full library (above 700 games) on todays PS+ Premium release...

Here's the list.

PlayStation Plus games | A-Z of all game catalog titles, classic catalog, trials and more | PlayStation

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of 9.99 charged automatically every month. Expand this section for further details. Enhance your PlayStation experience with core features, including online multiplayer access, monthly games, exclusive discounts, and...

www.playstation.com

 

[ManaByte]

I own RE DC digitally and have it downloaded on my Vita but PS+ doesn’t give me the option of downloading the one I own, only the PS+ version.

 

[StealthGoblin]

It’s amazing that Sony have totally dropped the ball on the classics library. People wanted lots of PS1, PSP and PS2 games running through good emulators. The PS2 debacle is the worst - one of the greatest libraries around and they just aren’t using it.

 

[ManaByte]

Here’s the full classics catalog. Nothing really new with PS2. It’s just the existing games you could always buy on PSN.

 

[killatopak]

Sony: Fuck Pal regions.

 

[buenoblue]

Why in the hell was 50hz in Europe to begin with. Was not Sony’s fault.

Pal did offer extra resolution. 576 vs 480. But I'm not sure ps1 took advantage of this.

 

[Dr Kaneda]

For the PS4/PS5/ games that you CAN download but are in the higher tiers (extra/premium) like say RRD2 for example, do you get to keep them forever (as long as you have a membership obviously) or once they cycle out of rotation are they unplayable? Like Gamepass sort of thing?

 

[ReBurn]

For the PS4/PS5/ games that you CAN download but are in the higher tiers (extra/premium) like say RRD2 for example, do you get to keep them forever (as long as you have a membership obviously) or once they cycle out of rotation are they unplayable? Like Gamepass sort of thing?

I can't see how they wouldn't expire once they leave the service

 

[ManaByte]

I can't see how they wouldn't expire once they leave the service

You add them to your library like any PS+ game.

 

[AGRacing]

I genuinely cannot believe this is the selection of PS1/PS2/PSP games. This is a total dog s*** rollout.

 

[Kilau]

So am I supposed to "upgrade" my membership now? This isn't super clear, the email made it seem like it would happen automatically but the website is acting like I don't have Plus at all.

 

[Dr Kaneda]

dont know. PAL seems to have no advantages at all. so dont know why it even exists.

PAL has a better resolution than NTSC, 720x576 vs NTSC 720x480.

 

[Mithos]

dont know. PAL seems to have no advantages at all. so dont know why it even exists.

It's to do with the AC frequency of our power lines and therefore our CRT TVs back then.

PAL also have higher resolution and is stronger in bad weathers (less interference), has better colors (and color corrections), but lower framerate.

Some comparisons and info: https://www.movavi.com/learning-portal/ntsc-vs-pal-which-is-better.html

 

[ReBurn]

You add them to your library like any PS+ game.

They aren't like other PS+ games. You probably get to keep the few per month that are part of the basic tier, but that's probably going to be all.

 

[ManaByte]

So am I supposed to "upgrade" my membership now? This isn't super clear, the email made it seem like it would happen automatically but the website is acting like I don't have Plus at all.

Give it time. It’s rolling out slowly. Mine was doing the same but now it shows as Premium.

 

[Kilau]

Give it time. It’s rolling out slowly. Mine was doing the same but now it shows as Premium.

Thanks.

 

[ManaByte]

They aren't like other PS+ games. You probably get to keep the few per month that are part of the basic tier, but that's probably going to be all.

Are you even using it? I’ve been downloading stuff for the last half hour. You add them to your library like all other PS+ games.

 

[Dr Kaneda]

I can't see how they wouldn't expire once they leave the service

Like on old PS+ (now PS+ essential) once you downloaded the games for that month they didn't disappear/expire from you library the next month when they rotated out. You can still play them if you're already downloaded/even redownload them from you library. You don't think that would happen with Extra/Premium?

 

[sainraja]

Sony should honor our purchases from the past when it comes to the PS1 classics (very disappointing). Oddly, there are some PS1 games you can add to your library for FREE (some of the ones I added, I did purchase in the past but I can't do that with RE1: DC). I am on Essential btw.

 

[ReBurn]

Are you even using it? I’ve been downloading stuff for the last half hour. You add them to your library like all other PS+ games.

That doesn't mean you get to keep them forever. I have P.T. in my library but I can't download it any more.

 

[ManaByte]

Stacking worked.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

 

[OmegaSupreme]

It’s amazing that Sony have totally dropped the ball on the classics library. People wanted lots of PS1, PSP and PS2 games running through good emulators. The PS2 debacle is the worst - one of the greatest libraries around and they just aren’t using it.

It's day one.

 

[Clear]

Why in the hell was 50hz in Europe to begin with. Was not Sony’s fault.

May as well ask why Europe uses 220/240v as domestic mains standard. Basically its all a product of the needs of the national electricity grid and how step-downs are affected by the distance the current is being carried!

 

[Physiognomonics]

Why in the hell was 50hz in Europe to begin with. Was not Sony’s fault.

50hz on its own is fine. Back then playing pal games running at 50fps on a 50hz was bearable, mostly.

The problem is playing 50fps games interpolated to 60fps. This is way worse that what the Europeans got (50fps on 50hz). This means constant stutters even if the game you play never drops a frame.