Really didn't expect Sony telly to be that short-lived. My old Samsung telly just wouldn't die on me even after like >10 years(?). Hopefully can pull something similar with my LG OLED. Anyway, the Samsung telly is sitting in the living room as a spare.

Samsung > Sony

1. If the warranty has expired, just clean it at will. You can try and search via YouTube for "guides". For example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07VSIwxOEXE

2. No idea what's going on with the loud grinding noise. Mine has a slight mechanical sound to it for like few seconds. Thereafter, it's pretty much quiet.

3. Required? No. However, it is strongly recommended to slap on a heatsink. A passive heatsink will do the job. These days, those NVMe come with heatsink.

I'm using this model: https://www.kingston.com/en/ssd/gaming/king...ade-nvme-m2-ssd

If not mistaken, they even have the Kingston FURY Renegade with heatsink now (or optional?).

Oh ya, I forgot to mention, 99% of the time, the disc will in the tray. So far, so good. It's just has that mechanical winding sound upon booting up but that just for like a few seconds.

There's only 4P Lobby. Not 16P Lobby like Iceborne. Most likely to skip Rise because of that reason.

Got a bunch of squad members and pretty much active every night.

Hoi setan!

Great to hear that there's stocks available for walk-ins. My console is nearing one year in hand. Time really flies.

Anyway, just an update, console is running like day one. Nothing to write home about as it works as intended.

I'm currently using 2TB Kingston Fury Renegade (without heatsink originally but I bought a third party heatsink and slapped on it). Works well and so far so good. I believe they have the Fury with heatsink included (newer model) but not sure about the price.

At the time of purchase, 2TB seemed to be the sweet spot. Maybe you can browse around and check the current prices.

Bought my PS5 on 7 August 2022 and my PS5 controller "finally" right analogue stick having intermittent "drifting" issue. Luckily it's still under warranty and I sent it for warranty claim yesterday (Sunday).

Here's how I get it sent for warranty claim:

1. Bring along your receipt of purchase + controller (mine is the controller that comes with the PS5 HFW unit).
2. I went to BBCC LaLaPort Sony Centre for warranty claim.

Note: Sony Centre opens at 10AM but it's service centre available at 11AM. If you just want to send in for service/warranty claim, do go there at 11AM onwards.

3. Describe the reason/symptom to the attending staff (just like seeing the doctor).
4. You'll be asked to write your name, handphone no., and email address
5. The staff will print a copy of Reservation Job Sheet for you.
6. I was told it'll be 7 working days (but if you wish to check on the status, you can just call the contact by stating your service no. as all the needed info is on the Reservation Job Sheet)

Staff were friendly and helpful. Everything done around 10 minutes. Just sharing my experience and hope this info helps.

Just an update. Received SMS from Sony Store BBCC Service Collection Counter that my PS5 controller is ready for collection. Not bad since it's just few days (and yesterday was a public holiday).

Tomorrow will update again. I didn't bring the sheet to the office. Malas want to go home and come out again. Not sure if they are that generous though.

Just an update: Sony gave me a new controller. Basically it's an 1-to-1 exchange. Yeay!

Battery life the same as DualSense? Good luck with the sales.

My DS has way shorter battery hours when in use.

As for casual player, the normal controller will do just fine.

Personally, as long as Sony is not implementing hall-effect analogue sticks, I'll not buy the DS Edge.

Eh, only digital for Black Myth Wukong? I was planning to go grab a physical copy this weekend. Hmmm, I prefer disc-based though so that I can smell the plastic.

This post has been edited by Joey Christensen: Aug 19 2024, 02:40 PM

Hi guys, just want to confirm. Black Myth Wukong is currently only available as digital download? As in no physical disc at the moment?

I'm still on the fence for this game. Else I'll just wait until...

Nice to know they are working on it. Keep my fingers crossed while waiting for update patches to be released.

Just an update. I ended up buying the digital version, downloaded it yesterday night. Managed to played one hour or so. As of current, Performance Mode is the way to go. It's really a beautiful game and I believe with future update patches, it'll be even better.

It's a fun game to play and quite an eye candy too. Now, I'm more excited for Phantom Blade Zero.

Yup, Sun Wukong. I was hoping for the mini bosses to respawn after rest so that can fight those bosses multiple times. I don't really understand Mandarin that much but occasionally will switch to "Chinese" audio with English subtitle. Going to enjoy the game slowly and most likely will 100% it.