1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Playstation 5 - best games? (especially soccer...)

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by AroundTheWorld, Sep 14, 2024.

  1. AroundTheWorld

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2000
    Messages:
    83,288
    Likes Received:
    62,274
    So I bought a PS 5 in Germany literally when they first came out. Took it to the US with me. The children had been nagging me about wanting to use it, but I basically left it untouched for 2 1/2 years. Partly because I thought the children are too young and already have way too much screen time, and partly because I was concerned that I myself could get a little too addicted if I start playing on it.

    Finally, they got their way.

    Of course, the first thing I noticed was that I got a model that only does 220V. So I also had to buy a powerful step up converter. And a power cable. And I also bought one of these charger stands for the controllers.

    Anyway, I got it to run, realized my account was like 14 years old from Switzerland, from whatever old Playstation I had at some point - no way to select English as the language, etc.

    Figured out how to create a new account. Realized I would have to buy my old games again.

    Bought NBA 2K25 and TopSpin 2K25 for tennis. Bought some stuff called Astro's Bot and Astro's Playroom for the kids.

    Signed up for Plus Premium or whatever it is called.

    Two questions:

    1) It looks like this Plus Premium thing has a lot of (older, I guess?) games included. Any recommendations?

    2) I'm looking for the best soccer game. I used to like Pro Evolution Soccer, but I think it might have been discontinued. Had FIFA 21 or something, and the whole upsell crap and career mode and whatever annoyed me. I basically just want to be able to start a game and have good game play, without having to buy jersey packs or whatever. Any advice?

    Any other PS5 "newbie" advice?

    Thanks.
     
    Jontro likes this.
  2. AroundTheWorld

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2000
    Messages:
    83,288
    Likes Received:
    62,274
    Oh, another question - are there any recommended PS5 games with "educational value" for kids (8 and 5)? I mean, if they get way too much screen time, maybe it should at least be something that helps them learn something useful...
     
  3. RedRedemption

    RedRedemption Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2009
    Messages:
    32,542
    Likes Received:
    7,752
    Astro Bot is shaping up to be Sony's Mario. Have heard rave reviews.

    You aren't going to escape the gambling BS they have in sports game. Its in literally every game now. FC 25 (rebranded from FIFA) will be your best bet, comes out later this month. There aren't any real competitors. PES turned into some freemium crap.

    Educational value.. I can't think of anything that wouldn't just be a massive gimmick. Astro Bot gives you some platformer problem solving I guess.
     
    AroundTheWorld likes this.
  4. STR8Thugg

    STR8Thugg STR8Thugg Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2010
    Messages:
    6,802
    Likes Received:
    6,935
    If you want to play soccer games then yeah it’s EA Sports FC24, they changed the name from fifa bc apparently the licensing agreement ran out but we won’t see other developers with legit soccer games just yet

    just don’t bother with all the nonsense ultimate team trash, that’s garbage. Just play pickup games or start a franchise if you want.

    if you like football then college football 25 is pretty awesome, madden is generally pretty trash nowadays, but I haven’t gotten one in a few years.

    There are of course tons of great non-sports games too, but that would be my recommendation as far as sports games
     
    AroundTheWorld likes this.
  5. ThatBoyNick

    ThatBoyNick Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2011
    Messages:
    30,946
    Likes Received:
    48,443
    Max the curse of brotherhood and psychonauts 2
     
  6. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 1999
    Messages:
    12,722
    Likes Received:
    9,358
    Playing Soma right now. It's a PS4 game, but playing on PS5. It's pretty trippy.
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now