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The Basics of Using Playstation Plus

Playstation plus is a subscription service offered by Sony for PS4, PS3, PlayStation Vita and PSP owners. It allows users to download free games, take part in exclusive sales, online multiplayer services and various other options.

Playstation plus offers a lot for the price, but only if console owners take full advantage of the service.

The Price

Console owners can choose to subscribe for either a single month, three months or a year. The prices for these subscriptions are $9.99, $17.99 and $49.99 respectively.

The Games

Playstation plus offers a selection of discounted and free games to download each month. These games are only available for this monthly period, so to make the most out of the service users should download what games they would like as and when they are available.

After the month has ended a new selection of games are listed, and the old offers become unavailable, unless they reappear on Playstation plus again in the future.

 

 

Top PS4 Video Game Deals for January

With the new year beginning, start a new adventure with a great game from the sales. Here’s a few of the best available right now.

 

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

The newest entry in the critically acclaimed series is available for just £17.86 for the PS4. Offer available from Shopto

 

Lego Worlds

The hot new sandbox game by Travellers Tales, Lego worlds for the PS4 is available for £17.85. Base.com

 

PSVR Discounts on PlayStation Store

The New PS4 VR headset has a host of reduced games available from the PS4’s online store. The deals are available until 20th January:

Werewolves Within – 36% off – £15.99 
Surgeon Simulator Experience Reality – 28% off w/ PS Plus – £11.39 
Pinball FX 2 VR – 30% off w/ PS Plus – 8.29 
Robinson The Journey – 36% off – £34.99 
The Brookhaven Experiment – 36% off w/ PS Plus – £9.49 
Eagle Flight – 28% off – £24.99 
Weeping Doll – 27% off – £5.79 
Pixel Gear – 35% off – £5.79 
Ace Banana – 35% off – £7.39 
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes – 33% off – £7.99 
Kismet – 31% off – £3.99 
Super Hyper Cube – 36% off – £15.99 
VEV: Viva Ex Vivo VR Edition – 37% off – £2.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finding Quality Classic Controllers

All video games consoles need controllers, including the classic consoles from the past. But like getting hold of the consoles themselves, finding controls that are in good condition and not worn away can be a difficult task.

Where To Look

The first place to look is ebay, you are almost certain to find a controller for any games console from any year on there. The concern though is figuring out quality of the controller that is being sold.

Much of the wear that happens to controllers can be hard to see visually, especially when looking at a low quality image on ebay.

This is why the best way to get hold of a high quality classic controller is to try and find it physically. Garage sales, car boot sales, second hand shops and even some retail shops are some places that have some of these old devices. If you can hold it in your hands you can test all of the buttons and joysticks for too much wear in a second.

Top Gaming Deals for October

With Christmas fast approaching, now might be the best time to pick up on some of the best gaming shopping deals. There’s a great selection to choose from, here’s a few of the best available this October:

Borderlands: The Handsome Collection FREE

Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is available for free from the Microsoft Store, from 27th-30th October.

Only available for XBOX one.

 

Guitar Hero: The Supreme Party Edition

Perfect for the Christmas party, Guitar Hero: The Supreme Party Edition (PS4/XBOX one) can be had for £36.99

This also includes 2 guitar controllers and GHTV Bonus Content. Rock out to hundreds of songs now featured in GHTV and enjoy extra content in the GHTV store. 

Available from Argos.

 

PS4 Sony Wireless Headset

PS4 Sony Wireless Headset 2.0 Black – £49.99 

Available from Sainsbury’s In Store/Online.

 

PS4 Slim 500GB With Free Game

A PS4 Slim with a 500gb hard drive and a free game. Choose from either Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2, Fifa 17, or Destiny the Collection £227.99

Available from Tesco Direct

PS4 Tips and Tricks

The PS4 is a beast of a machine, but to tame the beast you must first understand how it works. In other words, here are some tips for using your ps4 and making the most out of your console.

Auto Switch Off

This is great if you forget to turn your PS4 off occasionally. You can set the console to automatically power off after a certain time of not being used. It’s a good idea to use unless you’re downloading games from PSN overnight.

Use Cloud Saving

Be sure to make the most of the PS4’s cloud saving function. You’ll need to have a PS Plus account though. This is the paid subscription side of PSN – the PlayStation equivalent of Xbox Live.

Download Management

One of the features that wasn’t released for a while after the PS4 was first launched. Well its here now. to use this function, pause and stop downloads in the Notifications > Downloads” or “Settings > System Store Management > Applications.