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[Inviusx]

I went back to the PS5 features deep dive from last year and was reminded about the Cards and Hints system they spent so much time focusing on. Made me realise that despite having a PS5 since launch I've never actually touched that side of the system at all.

So my question is, does anyone actually use this stuff? Or are you like me and just use your PS5 like a more powerful PS4?

 

[sircaw]

I would 100% use it if i had a ps5,

And won't vote just to keep the poll clean

 

[Marvel]

Once.

 

[Cornbread78]

Would using them finally give me an easy mode for Demon Souls?

 

[A Most Virtuous Cat]

Cards are all I use to launch games. In addition, I have gotten stuck on some games (e.g., collectibles etc.) and the trophy help cards proved immensely useful (I would otherwise have to always google how to get that item or kill boss etc.). In my experience, cards have transformed my gaming experience. So yea, two major uses for me: Launching games + Game help.

 

[A Most Virtuous Cat]

I went back to the PS5 features deep dive from last year and was reminded about the Cards and Hints system they spent so much time focusing on. Made me realise that despite having a PS5 since launch I've never actually touched that side of the system at all.

So my question is, does anyone actually use this stuff? Or are you like me and just use your PS5 like a more powerful PS4?

You should try them out man; try launching a game, say Astrobot or miles etc. from a card; it will take you right where you left off in seconds, without going through usual screens (studio icons, main menu, load game etc.) Also, try using the game help feature if you get stuck, it has been very accurate and helpful for me so far.

 

[Inviusx]

You should try them out man; try launching a game, say Astrobot or miles etc. from a card; it will take you right where you left off in seconds, without going through usual screens (studio icons, main menu, load game etc.) Also, try using the game help feature if you get stuck, it has been very accurate and helpful for me so far.

I just forget to do it, honestly. I turn on the console and hit X on the game. That's all I know in this life.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Nope. Never going to. The pleasure of playing games is in the sense of discovery and figuring things out on your own. Hell, I dont evne use the haptic thing/vibrations/anything really. Reducing controllers life span just to feel some shitty vibrations in my hand feels pointless af.

 

[lh032]

useless feature.

 

[Mokus]

I'm using it now for the "A Plague Tale - Innocence" for the collectibles. It's more practical then using an entire YouTube video where always have to go back and check multiple times when you're not sure.

 

[bitbydeath]

Yes, they’re great. I’ve used it for Sackboy and Astrobot. Much easier than having to search for answers online.

 

[Tommi84]

I'm using it now for the "A Plague Tale - Innocence" for the collectibles.

That's what I'm using them currently too. Let's see how they work

 

[Merkades]

I used them for Astrobot, and undoubtedly I will use them again.

 

[DeepSpace5D]

I used it last week for help with getting a gold bolt I was missing in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. It worked as intended, more convenient than searching online. It’s just that only select games seem to offer it.

 

[worldwithpyramids]

No, I forget they even exist until I see them brought up to be honest.

 

[GHG]

No, have no interest. Still very much someone who simply boots a game up and just plays it, don't give a shit about achievements either.

 

[mxbison]

Yes, used them to finish the Platinum trophy for Astro's Playroom and they were very convenient for that.

I doubt they get implemented that well in many games, would be cool though.

 

[Punished Miku]

Never used them. I like the PS5 UI, but the cards don't seem like a useful feature for me at all.

 

[Bankai]

I wish I could say I used them a lot!

But I really don't (only with Astrobot, in pursuit of the platinum) and often I don't even know how to properly reach any of the cards when in-game.. I click the PS button and a percentage shows.. something. And then I can click it and.. it's just weird and convoluted man.

 

[reksveks]

I do wonder what the numbers are on games that actively supports cards and game hints

 

[MaKTaiL]

I used them just yesterday to get all collectibles I was missing on Plague Tale Innocence. Really useful IMO since I didn't have to open youtube on my PC to find it. I also used them for Astrobot and Control. The games that do use it correctly are really useful.

- Warframe shows cards for two challange modes with rank placement between friends and global score
- Rainbow Six Siege uses cards to save the score of the last 5 matches you played and also a few game mode cards to join matches quickly.
- COD Black Ops shows the current match and some cards to quickly start the campaign and multiplayer game modes
- Returnal shows cards for each biome with percentage completion for the collectables (really useful when I was going for the platinum)
- Miles Morales shows cards of activities you haven't completed yet and you can instantly load the game at the exact location of the activity (less than a second)
- Sackboy shows percentage of completion for each level and also hints with video of collectables you might miss. You can also instantly load into a level like Miles Morales.
- Control uses cards for each location to tell you what you are missing.
- Demon Souls I think is the most complete pack with vídeos on how to navigate the area you are in and also videos with some collectables

And so on...

 

[DenchDeckard]

Never used them, what do they do?

Do they instantly teleport you to a part of a game to do a trophy?

I've not even looked into it :/

 

[TonyK]

Useless, as haptics, touch screen and adaptive triggers. All gimmicks. Please, Sony, give me next gen games, not PS4 quality games but at 60fps or gimmicks. Thank you in advance.

 

[jaysius]

Picture in picture is a great idea, they need to allow more access to it.

Snap was great on Xbox too, but the machine couldn't handle it.

Hopefully Sony allows more user access to the picture in picture feature. Hopefully Microsoft brings back Snap.

 

[slade]

I've used the cards to get into a game quickly but haven't really used the help system. Gotta see if Nioh 2 remastered has this feature for the kodamas. Currently using guides to find them.

 

[NewYork214]

I use them occasionally. I forget about them mostly. But sometimes I will see them. Realize how useful they are and love them for a game. Then forget again until I rediscover them lol

 

[Warnen]

I used it to start a bugged side mission in Spider-Man that’s about it.

 

[IKSTUGA]

Forgot this feature existed, lol.

 

[Umbasaborne]

Yeah. All the time actually, its useful when searching for collectibles

 

[Umbasaborne]

Picture in picture is a great idea, they need to allow more access to it.

Snap was great on Xbox too, but the machine couldn't handle it.

Hopefully Sony allows more user access to the picture in picture feature. Hopefully Microsoft brings back Snap.

Snap on the xbox one fucking ruled. Playing diablo 3 while watching football was my sunday ritual for a long time

 

[Captain Toad]

I used them in Astro and Sackboy when finding collectibles I missed. But, most games don't seem to bother with them, so I think they'll soon be completely worthless.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Nope, never, I'm the type of guy who doesn't like to try new stuff. I only sometimes rely on the percentages and progression info when going for the trophies.

 

[Unknown?]

I use the cards, it's annoying when games don't have them because I like launching right to where I was without the menus.

Never really used the hints though.

 

[Smasher89]

NOt sure what it actually does, but several people here mention it for collecting stuff?, Is it launching the game to the right location of for example a quest monster/drop location?, If so I should use it.

 

[Soodanim]

I would definitely use this feature on occasion if I had a PS5. Not just because I like to explore every little detail of a UI, but because there's always going to be the odd thing I need to Google for whatever reason. Cards save you that Google search, which definitely adds to the experience.

 

[EverydayBeast]

If it makes the game better.

 

[smart_brazileiro]

Did it for Control. Had to find the location of a sidequest. Worked like a charm.

 

[skit_data]

I never use them, I’d rather have a easily accessible trophy list.

I can’t really complain about the OS in general but having to go to the home screen, find the game, click trophy list, sort the trophy list, find the specific trophy and then have it reset everytime I get back into the game is a goddamn joke.

They need to fix the trophy list.

 

[R6Rider]

I used them a lot when playing Astro's Playroom, but not very much since then. They work great though.

 

[underwater]

No, never.

I like a basic UI, I try to turn off all the notifications and "social" bullshit

 

[Thief1987]

Used it few days ago for collectables that i missed during my playthrough of A Plague Tale. Pretty convenient thing, shame that most of developers doesn't bother to make similar guides/hints etc.

 

[Thirty7ven]

If you have PS5 games and aren't using the cards ever, then you are a dimwit. It's the fastest way to load into the game for starters...

But most people will be playing PS4 games, so they don't know.

 

[Tchu-Espresso]

If you have PS5 games and aren't using the cards ever, then you are a dimwit. It's the fastest way to load into the game for starters...

This

 

[nowhat]

If you have PS5 games and aren't using the cards ever, then you are a dimwit

Hi, I'm a dimwit! (no surprises there)

Seriously though, I don't care about trophies. 99% of the time I'm just playing a single-player game for my own amusement - if I get stuck in a particular scenario, I'll either grind it out until I figure what I should do, or then google it. In the latter case the cards could be useful I guess, but personally, text >>>>>>>>>>>>>> video.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Barely to be honest.

 

[drotahorror]

Hi, I'm a dimwit! (no surprises there)

Seriously though, I don't care about trophies. 99% of the time I'm just playing a single-player game for my own amusement - if I get stuck in a particular scenario, I'll either grind it out until I figure what I should do, or then google it. In the latter case the cards could be useful I guess, but personally, text >>>>>>>>>>>>>> video.

The trophy thing is neat but the cards get you back in the game very quick from a cold boot on the PS5. It skips all the splash screens that happen when you normally load a game, the main menu, etc. All that shit is skipped and it puts you right in the game.

 

[DonF]

Ps5 that have it implemented correctly are awesome (activities)
You can jump right back into a game, almost instantly.
Ps5 games like doom eternal don't make good use of it, cause you have to connect to Bethesda net (useless) and then actually select your save? Wtf.
(I know doom eternal ain't 100% ps5, but the current version is native and this "feature" of connecting to a 3rd party online service for the single player mode will inevitably slow down the process)

 

[Hoho for breakfast]

Used what now??

Nope I have not.

 

[Fredrik]

No and I don’t know how or what it is

 

[Kokoloko85]

Used the hints but the cards to load games dont really load me where I want to.
Rather have quick resume