PS5 Logo Revealed.
Sony decided not to change things up too much...or at all, other than a number change.
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Mark Cerny will provide a deep dive into PS5’s system architecture tomorrow (9am PT/12pm ET). Interesting timing as Microsoft has just released more specs on the Xbox Series X. Sony must feel confident with their specs.
The proprietary storage expansion for XbX will be expensive. Hopefully, Sony won't follow suit. Anyway, the new consoles will be delayed well into next year.
It's always exciting to hear about the specs even though I didn't plan on buying one anytime soon. Christmas 2021 would probably be the earliest for me anyway, so the delay won't really affect me.
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I'm with you, until there is some compelling titles I'm not buying.
I was a little disappointed in today's "reveal". I was hoping to get a look at the console and wasn't thrilled about the backwards compatibility. I was hoping for 100% backwards comparability with the PS4 instead of the "top 100 games working so far".
Showing some gameplay wouldn't have been a bad idea either.
Sony released pictures and info on the PS5 controller (Dual Sense): https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/04/07/introducing-dualsense-the-new-wireless-game-controller-for-playstation-5/
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I'm not impressed...
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DS 4.5
This mocked-up all black version from Reddit looks much better. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200408/1b6f5c1522edd7d4f95698c192d5e3ba.jpg)
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Adaptive triggers will be a big plus. That was a major omission on the PS4 controller. Battery life will be interesting once revealed.
Good point. Battery life was a big complaint on the DS4. It'll be interesting to see if Sony listened and addressed the issue.
I'm personally glad to see they moved to USB-C connections this time around.
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Sony's new blog post basically confirmed that I'll be getting a PS5 as my next gen console:
Specialty peripherals, such as officially licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks, will work with PS5 games and supported PS4 games.
https://blog.playstation.com/2020/08/03/playstation-5-answering-your-questions-on-compatible-ps4-peripherals-accessories/ (https://blog.playstation.com/2020/08/03/playstation-5-answering-your-questions-on-compatible-ps4-peripherals-accessories/)
Yep, and the Gold and Platinum headsets will work, as well.
Quote from: Brad Company on August 05, 2020 @ 02:32:34 PM
Yep, and the Gold and Platinum headsets will work, as well.
Yes. Glad to know my Gold headset will work with the PS5 too.
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PS5 Showcase Event Confirmed for This Wednesday at 1pm PDT/4pm EDT.
Forecast for production this year cut by 4 million.
Quote from: Brad Company on September 15, 2020 @ 02:19:54 PM
Forecast for production this year cut by 4 million.
Sony is now denying that report: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-09-15-sony-reportedly-cuts-ps5-production-by-4m-units (https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-09-15-sony-reportedly-cuts-ps5-production-by-4m-units)
It's official. The PS5 is launching on 11/12 for $499 for the standard PS5 and $399 for digital version. I think those are the prices everyone was expecting and hoping for. $399 for the digital version is a pretty good deal.
Sony released a FAQ for PS5 backward compatibility and it's better than I expected: https://support.playstation.com/s/article/backward-compatibility?language=en_US&lan=
Good for me as I have missed out on a bunch of PS4 games since not having a PS4 for a few years. If I end up with one it is nice to know almost all PS4 games will be available.
I've been starting to get interested in the PS5, but not for the new games. Now that they've worked out a lot of the compatibility issues, I'm looking forward to playing my PS4 games in a higher resolution with improved frame rates. PS4 games like Days Gone, Ghost Tsushima and MLB The Show 20 are like completely new games on the PS5. Having said that, I still don't see myself buying one before the fall...assuming I could even find one.
Therein lies the rub. They are almost impossible to find and will be for months to come. I won't pay over face value for one, and will only buy from a reputable retailer. If that opportunity arises, I will jump on it.
Quote from: Brad Company on January 21, 2021 @ 01:08:14 PM
Therein lies the rub. They are almost impossible to find and will be for months to come. I won't pay over face value for one, and will only buy from a reputable retailer.
Same here. I read stories about people buying from scalpers and cringe. I'm so picky about who I buy from online when it's not an expensive item. I've never even bought or sold an item on Ebay.
Quote from: Jason on January 21, 2021 @ 01:49:58 PM
Same here. I read stories about people buying from scalpers and cringe. I so picky about who I buy from online when it's not an expensive item. I've never even bought or sold an item on Ebay.
Scalpers are bad enough. People scalping consoles and only sending you the box are just evil. Ebay just as bad because they are just now trying to put a halt to "box selling."
https://gamingintel.com/empty-ps5-boxes-on-ebay/
That's some shady shit there. That kind of stuff has been going on for a long time on Ebay, but I think there's more protections against those types of scams now. My wife wonders why I hate most people.
It's about time they released different color controllers. Now if they could only produce more consoles. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210513/191c0ae7b9a493131b8ed6d7e81fd766.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210513/59379a5ed2aa39d03517c76e384ef6bf.jpg)
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I like the red one.
Last of Us Part 2 PS5 update now available: https://www.ign.com/articles/last-of-us-2-ps5-patch-60-fps
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Amazon had the digital in stock this morning but every time I tried adding it to my cart it would say my cart is empty.
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As much as I'd like another UHD drive in the house, I have a strong suspicion the digital versions will be somewhat available long before the disc version. You can see the scalper prices for it falling a bit lately, they seem to sell for less than a hundred over now.
I hope that's true. I'd rather not spend an extra $100 for a disc drive I'll never use. My PS4 slim will be 3 years old this Christmas and still has never had a disc in it.
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The only thing I've put in my Pro is a Blu Ray or two to check it out as a player.
Sony letting you register for a chance to buy a PS5 in November...
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps5/register-to-buy/ (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps5/register-to-buy/)
Quote from: Brad Company on October 14, 2021 @ 02:08:13 PM
Sony letting you register for a chance to buy a PS5 in November...
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps5/register-to-buy/ (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps5/register-to-buy/)
Nice. I have nothing to lose by registering.
I hope they take into account my purchase history when deciding if I get an invite. :))
I got a registration confirmation email today:
Thank you for registering your interest, JasonDGN
If you are selected, we will contact you via email with the date, time and instructions to purchase a PlayStation®5 console directly from PlayStation®.
I did, as well.
I'm in the queue...looks like a LONG wait. Rolled in 10 minutes early, supposed to be the sweet spot.
Good luck.
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I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
$424 out the door, free shipping for PS+ peeps.
Congrats!!! That's awesome. Looks like you were able to get the digital version too.
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Hey congrats! Ignore my question in the other thread.
Already here and setup.
Wow, Sony's not wasting any time getting those out the door. Would love to hear some impressions.
The setup couldn't be easier, It instantly recognized my external HDD I had been using with my Pro, and knows to d/l any PS4 stuff there. You can use DS4s for them.
I downloaded the games that have PS5 versions that I have, they go on the SSD automatically. Downloads and installs are blinding fast.
It is nice to have a console that doesn't sound like a hair dryer- this thing is whisper quiet.
Of course, I had to try Division 2 :) it is really like a new game, with better resolution, lighting, and frame rate.
How's the Dual Sense 5? I really like the DS4 and wonder if I'll like the DS5 as much.
I really like it, I need to get some kontrol freaks for it. What it really needs is a back button attachment, I'm a complete convert to that thing.
I don't have any discomfort with it, I think people with huge hands do.
The haptic stuff is well implemented so far as I've seen with CoD.
There's supposed to be a bunch of PS5 drops tomorrow. Hoping I can finally get one.
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No luck getting a PS5 today.
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PS5 Disc console available for store pickup at my local Target. I'm holding out for the digital version which should hopefully be available at some point today too.
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves coming out next month, but the best part is that it's only a $10 upgrade for people who own the PS4 games: https://blog.playstation.com/2021/12/07/uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-collection-details-on-the-remastered-bundle/
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Probably could have been a patch, but everything is now $10.
https://blog.playstation.com/2021/12/13/new-dualsense-wireless-controller-colors-arrive-next-month-followed-by-new-ps5-console-covers/
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Added an SSD to the expansion bay in the PS5, a Samsung 980 Pro w/ heatsink. It is really easy, takes about 10 minutes and requires a screwdriver. Also running a Samsung T7 as an external, PS4 game loading times are comically short.
I've had the Samsung T7 in my Amazon shopping cart since November when it was $149. It's still a great deal at the current $159 price. You've got a bad-ass PS5 setup now.
I spent as much on SSDs as I did the console itself ;D
Now that my expenses from January are under control I'm in serious pursuit of a PS5. I bought Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart while it was on sale this week since it's the one game my younger son really wants to play. Now I just need to buy a PS5 so he can actually play it.
You'll really like it, it makes PS4 seem quaint.
Quote from: Brad Company on January 05, 2022 @ 08:47:10 AMAdded an SSD to the expansion bay in the PS5, a Samsung 980 Pro w/ heatsink. It is really easy, takes about 10 minutes and requires a screwdriver. Also running a Samsung T7 as an external, PS4 game loading times are comically short.
I just ordered the Samsung T7 for my Series S. Transferring games back and forth with my current drive is slower than just downloading them again.
The curse of having great home internet.
Sony Direct is supposed to have another PS5 drop today between 2pm and 7pm. Fingers crossed they pick my email address this time.
Did you get an invite?
Not yet.
Just verified that times are ET: https://gamingintel.com/ps-direct-ps5-restock-february-17/
People have reportedly gotten the emails and successfully ordered consoles already today so I guess Sony doesn't want my money too.
Target is supposed to have a PS5 drop on Thursday.
Another Playstation Direct drop today between 2pm - 7pm ET. Fingers crossed....
What annoys me is that some people have received this invitation more than once. Sony should not send emails to the same people, whether they bought a PS5 or not, until everyone has received the email at least once.
Yeah, that sucks. I didnt know that was a thing.
PS5 Digital will go up on Amazon at 8 AM PT on March 30th. Let's see how this goes...
Had it in my cart but couldn't complete checkout.
VRR is live, got it working today. Destiny 2 and CoD Vanguard ran beautifully, the lack of local dimming isn't the dealbreaker I thought it might be. Going to test other supported titles. Unsupported games, I may switch it off, not sure yet.
I'm in the same boat as you with my 900H and the lack of LD with VRR. Not sure if you updated your 900J to the latest firmware released yesterday (https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-65x90j/downloads), but it appears that Sony merged the J and K firmware, which is good news for you. You'll now get every update their 2022 K series gets.
I think the chipsets are similar enough, so another year or more of support is good stuff.
Quote from: Brad Company on April 29, 2022 @ 07:28:51 AMI think the chipsets are similar enough, so another year or more of support is good stuff.
They're identical, along with the H. They all use the same MediaTek SoC.
Plenty of people have installed the J firmware on their 900H sets with no issues.
I also read that upping the Gamma to +2 helps with the loss of LD while using VRR.
I'm probably only going to use VRR in specific instances. I'm not going to have it on all of the time.
I just ordered a PS5 controller from Amazon while they're on sale for $59. So now I own two PS5 exclusive games (Ratchet & Clank and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves) and a PS5 controller, but no console.
I went with the purple controller since the newer colors come with the improved trigger springs.
New Sony firmware for X80 and 90 J and Ks, allows for Local Dimming with VRR.
Quote from: Brad Company on June 28, 2022 @ 03:54:24 PMNew Sony firmware for X80 and 90 J and Ks, allows for Local Dimming with VRR.
You're lucky. Installed the new H firmware available today, but there's no option for that.
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XR processors only. 900H and X91J owners get the shaft.
Quote from: Brad Company on June 29, 2022 @ 02:58:55 PMXR processors only. 900H and X91J owners get the shaft.
As usual...
I finally got a PS5!!! I just ordered it directly from Sony. I ended up buying the Digital Edition Horizon Forbidden West Bundle for $449.99.
I was stressing out because shipping was $19.99 for non-PS Plus members, so I quickly purchased a month of PS Plus Essentials and had to remove the PS5 from my shopping cart and re-add it for the Sony Direct site to recognize that I was now a PS Plus member and offer the free shipping.
I've started moving all of my PS4 games to my 5TB external drive so I can plug it right into the PS5 and be ready to go. I'll save the SSD for the PS5 games I already own Like Ratchet & Clank and The Uncharted 4/Legacy Remaster.
Congrats, it's a nice-ass system.
It's arriving tomorrow. I finished copying all my PS4 games to my external drive and copied my game saves to a thumb drive. I tried to upload all my saves to PSN but I apparently had too many.
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PS5 just arrived. My daughter had her wisdom teeth pulled today and is camping out in the living room, so I'm setting it up in my office for today.
I wasted my time copying my saved data to thumb drives yesterday. I was able to connect my PS5 to my PS4 and transfer everything in about 15 minutes.
I think it may be uglier in person ;D .
I've come to appreciate mine a bit more, vertical really helps. Digital version looks better than the disc drive one.
Unfortunately it's going to be horizontal when it makes the move to the living room tonight.
I was only able to stand it up in my office because that wall unit is getting thrown out next month and is nearly empty now. I just have the TV, PS2 slim, Fios box and now PS5 in there.
I moved the PS5 to its permanent location last night. At least it doesn't show up as much now.
I never buy third-party accessories, but I'm seriously considering taking a chance on these side plates for only $19: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B097XXCVKC/
The difference between Spider-man: Remastered and Spider-man: Mile Morales running at 30fps and 60fps is unbelievable. You can switch between graphics modes right in the games which really shows the difference between the two.
I also tried my PS4 version of The Show 20 and it looks great too. The improved frame rates makes it look and feel like a new game. If you hid the menus, I'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between this version and the next-gen 22 version running on my Series X.
The PS5 is the best PS4 ever made.
Nice update for the PS5 today. It allows you to create Game Lists, which are essentially folders, and offers native 1440p output.
I was very surprised to find that MotoGP 20 and Ride 3 got 60fps updates on the PS5 since they're older games. I've been playing Ride 4, which got a free PS5 upgrade, all weekend. I went from hating this game on PS4 to being hooked on it on PS5.
See post #92.
I was also happy to find out that the white controller included with my PS5 is a newer model with stronger trigger springs and improved analog sticks. If the FCC ID on the back of the controller ends in A, you have the new and improved model. These improvements were originally included with only the pink, light blue and purple controllers, so it's nice to see the updates have made it into the rest of them.
You should grab the Playstation DualSense Charging Station.
I bought that as soon as I completed my order for my PS5. It's also a nice stand for the controllers when they're done charging.
I ended up ordering inexpensive black face plates for my PS5. They'll be here tomorrow. They're supposed to work with the stand when the system lays horizontally, but I'll find out for sure tomorrow.
New face plates came today and I'm very happy with them.
I bought my son a black PS5 controller and besides looking better in person than in pictures, it also comes with the new trigger springs. I guess all the existing stock of the older models controllers has been sold.
Sony has announced that its "pro" version of the DualSense wireless controller, the DualSense Edge will launch globally on January 26, 2023, with an MSRP of $200 USD.
Or you could buy three more standard controllers.
I've never purchased a premium controller. I think $119 would be the most I'd spend on one.
I just purchased PS5 Digital Edition (God of War) console for my younger son for Christmas. Maybe I'll finally be able to play mine now.
The Witcher 3 next-gen update is out today. Unfortunately, it requires 85GB of SSD space, so I won't be installing it anytime soon.
What's taking up all of the space?
A majority of the games belong to my son, but I'll be able to delete them once he gets his PS5 for Christmas.
So, RDR1 is being ported, not remastered, for PS4/5. Undead Nightmare makes the cut, multiplayer doesn't.
Sony intends on charging full price for this, good god they have no shame.
I think Rockstar is to blame for this. They also outsourced it to a studio (Double Eleven) with a less than stellar record. You'd think they would have learned their lesson from the GTA Trilogy Collection disaster, but I guess not. To say I'm disappointed by this announcement would be an understatement.
Amazon is currently running a sale on Dual Sense controllers ($49). I ended up buying the Cosmic Red one.
Quote from: Brad Company on August 07, 2023 @ 08:00:20 PMSo, RDR1 is being ported, not remastered, for PS4/5. Undead Nightmare makes the cut, multiplayer doesn't.
Sony intends on charging full price for this, good god they have no shame.
What makes this even more frustrating is that Rockstar already recreated the entire world of RDR 1 in RDR 2. You'd think having the entire world already updated to the new engine/graphics would go a long way towards getting a full remaster done.
Instead, they sub out a quick port of the inferior PS3 version and make a quick buck, because lord knows that Shark Card money is never enough.
My 2TB internal drive for my PS5 arrived today. I'm downloading a bunch of games right now and hope I'll still have some room available once I'm done.
I just had my first stick drift issue ever with the Dual Sense controller that shipped with my console. The controller hasn't even been used much since I use my purple controller most of the time.
I don't understand why this has become such an issue with modern consoles. I've had 10 Dual Shock 4 controllers and never had the issue. My son is still using two different Dual Shock 2 controllers on my PS2 and I have the original Dual Analog, which came out before the Dual Shock, from my PS 1 days that still works fine.
If anyone runs into the issue, you can confirm it using this gamepad tester: https://hardwaretester.com/gamepad
I think L3/R3 inputs are so common now it blows out the sticks. It ate up several DS4s of mine until I got the back button attachment. I use the pro controllers on PS5 and Series for the same reason.
I'd have no problem paying the money for an Elite controller since I really like the way they look, but I've heard they have quality-control issues and are also prone to stick drift.
Maybe they'll add Hall Effect sensors to the Elite 3.0, which would make it a must buy.
I have the DualSense Edge and now the Elite Series 2. Zero issues with either, I think a lot of people are just really rough on their stuff.
Quote from: Brad Company on August 22, 2023 @ 03:24:35 PMI have the DualSense Edge and now the Elite Series 2. Zero issues with either, I think a lot of people are just really rough on their stuff.
I can't argue with that. I don't understand how people can spend so much money on things and then treat them like shit. Every game, console and controller I've owned is still in mint condition, including my NES and Genesis.
My younger son takes after me. He uses isopropyl rubbing alcohol with Q-tips and compressed air to clean his controllers every few weeks.
My son and I watch a YouTube channel called TronixFix, where he buys broken consoles and accessories to fix them. There were PS5 consoles that were in such bad shape only a few months after it was released. What do these people do to get scratches all over their consoles?
I know, it's crazy how trashed things are and it's why I take reviews of gaming accessories with a huge grain of salt. It seems every headset and controller except mine completely break apart in 6 months.
I finally got around to downloading and playing the 2-hour MLB The Show 23 Trial on the PS5 and I'm impressed with it. This was the first time in a long time that I could see an upgrade in the graphics from the previous year. I haven't seen any frame rate issues either, but I've played the previous two versions ('22 and '21) on Xbox. Apparently, the game runs better on the Playstation hardware.
The one upgrade that may convince me to buy it once it's $20 on PS5 (currently $20 on Xbox) is the improved player movement and fielding. I went into '22 and did fielding practice for 20 minutes and then switched over to '23 and did the same, and the improvement was very noticeable.
I'm tempted to buy it on Xbox, since it's currently on sale, but I already have all my settings saved for the PS5 version and I'm sure it will drop to $20 on there soon too.
It's free on Gamepass. If you can stand being a year behind, every EA Spurts game is free, too.
I think I'm done with gaming subscriptions once my PS Plus expires next month. I've bought MLB The Show the past two years on Xbox, so I'll wait for it to drop to $20 on PS5 and buy it there this year. I just find it strange that it's currently on sale for both consoles, yet the Xbox version is $20 while the PS5 version is $40.
Sony is releasing 3 new controller and console covers. I really like the blue one.
I wonder when Dualsense Edge will get new colors.
Quote from: Brad Company on September 17, 2023 @ 11:43:09 AMI wonder when Dualsense Edge will get new colors.
I was under the impressions that the Dualsense Edge had swappable face plates, but it looks like only the bottom, black face plate is swappable.
Quote from: Brad Company on August 07, 2023 @ 08:00:20 PMSo, RDR1 is being ported, not remastered, for PS4/5. Undead Nightmare makes the cut, multiplayer doesn't.
Sony intends on charging full price for this, good god they have no shame.
A new update today adds 60fps support when playing on the PS5. I'd actually buy this now once it drops in price.
I should have said Rockstar has no shame, but yeah 6ofps is a nice add. Odd that it was never mentioned pre-release. still way overpriced for sure.
Definitely overpriced at $50, but it makes a strong case at $10 - $20 now.
I'm so glad I didn't wait for the PS5 slim. I didn't think it was possible to make the console any uglier, but Sony did it and they're charging $50 more for the digital edition. The best part is that you have to pay an additional $30 for the vertical stand, which is not included in the console, and the included horizontal stand looks like a cheap plastic clip.
I also found it interesting that they didn't show the size of the new console in comparison to the current console. My guess is that the actual footprint is not much smaller than the original.
Update: IGN has posted an image of the two consoles next to each other based on the released on specs of the slim.
Literally no reason to get one if you have one already.
Nice feature added to the PS5, which was surprisingly not done with a system update. You can now check for updates on games in your library. Before you could only do it with the games on your home screen.
My younger son got Spider-Man 2 for his birthday, so I watched him play for a few hours yesterday and the game is a visual marvel. It's hard to see in YouTube videos how much better looking this game is than the original, including the remaster.
Another thing I thought would be tough to improve on was the traversal, but Insomniac did again. I had my doubts about the new gliding feature, but after trying it out it would be hard going back to the first game.
We're only 8 hours in, but I really like the story so far and can't wait to see how things play out.
It's also supposed to have the best VRR and Atmos implementations to date.
Unfortunately I'm stuck watching it on my son's 32", 1080p, non-HDR TV. I can't believe there's still no way to copy your PS5 games saves to a USB stick so they can be moved to another console. Even when we had PS Plus, his saves weren't saved in the cloud since he's a child account.
One of the Xbox's best features is cloud saves, even if you don't subscribe to Xbox Live/Game Pass, making it seamless to move between consoles when playing games and picking up right where you left off.
Nice update coming out tomorrow for Gran Turismo 7: https://blog.playstation.com/2023/11/01/gran-turismo-7-update-with-spec-ii-1-40-arrives-today-new-cars-track-and-features/
Quote from: Jason on November 01, 2023 @ 08:16:56 PMNice update coming out tomorrow for Gran Turismo 7: https://blog.playstation.com/2023/11/01/gran-turismo-7-update-with-spec-ii-1-40-arrives-today-new-cars-track-and-features/
The only car I'm interested in is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) '22, which is only 340k. I was expecting them to charge much more for it. I had spent over $6 million on cars last month but still had enough left over to buy it.