Since PS4 Slim don't have optical audio output, and assuming your 5.1 PC Speaker got optical input, then maybe you need something like this:-



Else, sell off your PS4 Slim and buy PS4 Pro, got optical port, yo!

Got X-COM 2 from Humble Bundle ... not yet start to really play coz wanna finish X-COM:Enemy Within on PS3 first, heheh. So, not buying expansion yet; can wait till sales.
X-COM definitely among my top fav series ...


Ya, it's a repeat of the THQ Nordic Humble Bundle sales (hence the encore) ... the 2nd one for PS4/PS3 (1st was Capcom, 2nd THQ, 3rd 2K/Firaxis, 4th THQ again). It's slightly higher priced, iinm, but can adjust more for charity, easier to justify the purchase


Got a friend playing his PS4 Pro on LG B7; I tried HZD, and GT Sport Beta ... the HDR (Dolby Vision & HDR10 both supported) effect quite nice. The colour, plasma like, black is really black, white is white.
If got money, go for it, heheh.
Or wait till LG Nanocell TVs are here? Supposedly better for gaming (low input lag, etc.) even tho colour not as nice as OLED.
For me, if can find a LG C6 old stock with discount, I might be tempted ... (I still wish to watch 3D on 4K curved screen)


Optical max is 5.1 only lor ... if your amp only supported Dolby AC3 and DTS, and only 5.1 speakers, then optical is good enuf ... sound quality shouldn't be different from HDMI.
Otherwise, 7.1 or more, need HDMI.

Eh? You mean swap your current 500GB or 1TB HDD to 2TB 2.5" 9mm HDD? Just swap it oh. Straightforward. Format/Initialize. Restore if you've backup to another middleman hdd.

Most who bought PS4 first or 2nd year (2013 & 2014) would've changed hdd to 2TB already, before the firmware update that allows external hdd; game & update sizes are too big, too many PS+ Plus games, etc. ...

If got 9mm or less in height 2.5" 4TB or 6TB HDD, sure ... they've tested modding and connected with 6TB HDD, which works. Don't know what's the maximum supported size, haven't googled.
9mm coz got a bit of space for more airflow, maybe ... 12mm, it'll be quite tight to slot in the PS4 HDD slot. Mine is PS4 base tho, not sure about PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim.

Usually, coz of distribution, shipping, handling, etc., but sometimes digital version also same price as physical version.

Reasonable price ... maybe other forumers can answer this better ... afaik, Lazada/11street/etc. can be cheaper due to some voucher codes if you can get them.
If you pre-order from the usual sellers e.g. Maxlink, Impulse, HeavyArm, GH, etc., then you'll save on postage lor.

Some already mentioned earlier .... change your Telekom DNS to Google DNS ... most probably that's the cause.

Not sure ... some changes that doesn't fit with Telekom's DNS setting or something? dunno oo ...

Either change at router modem, or manual network setting on PS4.

Game Drive for PS4™

Overprice a bit maybe, but let us know the performance.

Jk ... got many other choices, if external.

Too bad, it was free on PS Plus US previously...should be free on PS Plus Asia also.
Why can't find on MY PSN Store?
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-my/...SIA000000000000
Anyway, it's RM179.

We don't know why it's priced higher ... more expensive just because of PS4 branding? ... those who bought it, let us know if got any difference in performance

Hard to find a 2.5" portable hdd with 7200rpm ... mostly 5400rpm maybe due to lack of stable power from USB only (not sure, just speculating) ... even WD Passport Ultra official site didn't say the platter speed.
Anyone who found 7,200rpm 2.5" hdd, can post and inform us here lor ... (no need to mention SSD coz size too small for console games). Maybe buy a 2.5" hybrid hdd such as Seagate Firecuda, and put in external casing?
https://www.seagate.com/as/en/internal-hard...s/hdd/firecuda/

If not moving your external hdd often, then 3.5" 7200rpm external hdd with power adaptor generally would be cheaper.

Most probably is ... else they would've advertised and emphasized the 7200rpm speed.

512GB SSD internally plus a bigger standard external hdd ... I guess that's the best compromise for better performance vs size ...
the only thing keeping me back from following what you've done, is the thought of 2TB 2.5" SSHD for around RM600 vs the cheapest new 512GB SSD for around RM700.

I think I'll do that for next gen console, or if I get a PS4 Pro, heheh.

Wokay, will keep that in mind.

8GB NAND in Seagate Firecuda, ya, knew about that limitation ... if buy also, will only expect better performance when frequently loading save games after "YOU'VE DIED" (looking at Bloodborne)

500GB not enuf for long term ... especially if you'll get PS Plus next time, you'll be trying out the 'free' games.
1TB also not enuf ... 2TB still ok.

Like SSJBen suggested, for better performance, get a 500GB SSD for internal, and a 2TB/3TB for external (less played games).

Price difference in Pro and Base unit, not that much eh ... around RM300/400? Worth getting Pro, if you're more than a casual player. Not only for 4K TV, the double GPU power will smoothen the game performance. And if you decide to get PSVR in the near future, PS4 Pro is almost a must.

In addition to BobThe Builder's points,

- try all the free demos that interested you. Some Free 2 Play games are quite alright as well.

- if you think you'll buy games but will only play it once in a while becoz busy, and doesn't really matter what games to play (as long as got games), then maybe better to subscribe to PS Plus (Malaysia/Asia or US); which will cost around RM120 or RM160 only per year but you'll get at least 2 PS4 digital games per month. The 'free' games will be playable as long as your subscription is active. Plus, you'll be able to access online multiplayer with PS4, for most games that requires it.

- physical games (disc) vs digital games ... the former, you can trade in or sell off once you finished the game; the latter, more convenient, no need to change disc, but can't lend to friends. 2nd hand physical games can be cheap from various sources e.g. LYN Garage Sales, while digital games normally can get up to 70% discount during sales, or look out for Humble-Bundle charity packages.

- create more than one PSN account; some digital games are not available on Malaysia PSN.

- after a while, if you get bored with even AAA PS4 games becoz pretty games don't interested you anymore, try PSVR ... considered a new gaming experience (if can withstand the nausea).

- personal practice, I tend to put my PS4 in rest mode after I wanna stop playing, rather than shutdown the PS4; 2 benefits, the fan will keep spinning until the temperature is lower (for me, I like to think that the hot air will be gone for longer electronic lifespan), and in standby mode, with PS Plus, any game updates will be downloaded in the background. When I go to work, then only I'll shutdown the PS4.

Google Search

Not sure, but you can try pulling out the hardisk, and reinsert it back again, see how.

If not working, then maybe try to go into safe mode and rebuild database.

"Once the PlayStation 4 is off, press and hold the power button. Release it after you've heard two beeps: one when you initially press, and another 7 seconds later. Connect the DualShock 4 controller with the provided USB cable and press the PS button on the controller. Rebuild Database."

Add another PSN account, ya, considered create a new profile/user. Some local multiplayer games e.g. Diablo III even require 2 profiles if adding another player/Dualshock4.
Only need one active PS Plus subscription, doesn't matter which region, then all other PSN account/profile/user on your PS4 can play multiplayer. Just activate all accounts as primary on your PS4.

The Tier 1 and 2 game sharing digital ... that I never try ... don't intend to. Not much difference for PS3 and PS4 digitals ... except maybe PS4 games nowadays got quite frequent updates, DLC (paid or free), and season pass (packs of DLCs) ... then, after 1 year or so, those games with DLCs might be re-released as Game of the Year Edition (with all DLCs included, at same price) or something like that. Physical games also similar.

Most Playstation gamers know the regions ...

After googling, I think it actually might follow the BD/DVD Region Codes.



Region code Country/Area
0 Informal term meaning "playable in all regions". Region 0 discs will play on any DVD player.
1 Bermuda, Canada, United States and U.S. territories
2 The Middle East, Western Europe, Central Europe, Egypt, French overseas territories, Greenland, Japan, Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland
3 Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea and Taiwan
4 Australasia, Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, Oceania, South America
5 The rest of Africa, Former Soviet Union, the Indian subcontinent, Mongolia, North Korea
6 Mainland China
8 International venues such as aircraft, cruise ships, etc.

http://www.world-import.com/world_region_code_map.htm
https://community.playstation.com/content/p...codes-QJvH.html

Anyway, to answer why you couldn't redeem the game DLC code, most probably the game is different region from your PSN account region.
So, just create a PSN account according to that game's region, go to its PSN Store, redeem the code, download if needed. Then go back to your main PSN account, the DLCs should be there too.

Sorry to say, nope.

Easier / Have to create new Asia PSN ID.

If it's a matter of bringing over your trophies, achievements ... someone online says maybe able to edit, but at the risk of Sony banning your PSN ID, so not worth it, I think.

If it's a matter of playing your US PSN ID's purchased games, your new Asia ID also can play those purchased games; just activate as Primary PS4 in all your PSN IDs.

In that case, a new Asia or MY PSN will do, if nothing holding you back. You still can maintain and keep your US PSN (without PS+), just maybe to try demos or free games not available in Asia PSN Store.

Digi Infinite 150 plan ... unlimited data for RM150++ per month, if Digi signal is strong at your home.
Maxis also got, but expensive coz need to subscribe to the Maxis Home Fiber plan as well.
Celcom ... unlimited? Dunno ...
UniFi mobile (previously known as Webe) ... don't have unlimited hotspot, which PS4 needs.

Who else got other suggestions?

Aiya ... play original lah ...