DF: PlayStation 5 Astro's Playroom + DualSense Controller First Look!

[zombiejames]

Yes, we've received PlayStation 5. Our coverage is limited owing to embargoes, but we'll be looking to deliver as much as we can - starting with this, a look at the brilliant PS5 pack-in game: Astro's Playroom. This is a bit of a difficult one to fully articulate - the visuals are wonderful but perhaps not exactly 'next-gen'. However, the feel of the DualSense controller implementation is frankly astonishing - the feel of the game just can't really be expressed... but in this video, John does his best!

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- "Flawless, locked 60fps"

 

[xem]

foodz!
-full 4k, HDR
-flawless 60

great to hear

 

[platocplx]

Oh yeah baby!

 

[Mung]

Awww yeah!

Sounds like the Dual Sense has been an ace up Sony's sleeve all this time.

 

[Uzupedro]

Yeasssss, finally.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Astrooooo <3

ahh John featured the PS3 model with the memory card flap haha. I love that.

 

[Loudninja]

Astro looks really good.

 

[Hanbei]

I understand why so many people want this little guy to be PlayStation's official mascot.

 

[Persagen]

The DualSense impressions are making my lack of a PS5 preorder even more painful. I really hope there are more systems made available before the end of the year.

 

[Necron]

Mhmm, new DF video!

Spoiler

Dark1x come back :(

 

[TheRealTalker]

Awwwww yeah.

 

[Mooreagreen]

I wouldn't be surprised if the voice assistant's name was Astro. "Hey Astro, give me a hint".

 

[Yappa]

foodz!
-full 4k, HDR
-flawless 60

great to hear

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HDR is cool.

 

[CasualsareFilth]

Seems like the DualSense could indeed be a genuine game-changer. Exciting!

 

[Deleted member 56995]

This looks like a fun little game.

 

[The Last One]

I love the differences between the original build and the updated one. I'll definitely update it before playing it.

 

[VanWinkle]

Great video, and amazing video quality. I figured John would like the game a lot, but also happy to hear he likes the Dualsense a lot.

 

[Loudninja]

How did DF even notice stuff like this lol I would never have guess or checked!

 

[dynamitejim]

Leave it to DF to discover something like different builds of the game based on firmware! Can't wait for more PS Quintuple coverage!

 

[Pai Pai Master]

How did DF even notice stuff like this lol I would never have guess or checked!

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yep awesome that he actually highlighted something so many others would have missed. cool detail to see.

 

[Septimus]

More gushing over DualSense, and more comments of it being a generation beyond 'HD Rumble'. Love it!

 

[Mifune]

The DualSense impressions are making my lack of a PS5 preorder even more painful. I really hope there are more systems made available before the end of the year.

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I feel your pain. I was okay with waiting a bit until this week.

 

[Deleted member 16876]

PS Quintuple

 

[Betty]

He sounds really impressed with the game and controller. Adaptive triggers and haptic feedback especially.

This is a killer app for me.

 

[TheRealTalker]

the patch info was a nice surprise

love DF videos, no other impression video mentioned this

 

[Gordon's Tulpa]

ready for next gen controls. Finally!

 

[Chopin the Third]

Sony, please lift them embargoes. I need more. MORE.

 

[Shark]

I've never been more excited (or excited at all) for a controller in my life.

 

[Webbo]

Yes watching now!

 

[Belvedere]

Launch hardware (DualSense) and software (Astro) that I'm excited about. This wasn't the case a week ago lol.

 

[--R]

That was a fantastic video.

 

[Estarossa]

Oh wow, these glowing impressions for the DuelSense are starting to stack up. Looking forward to getting my hands on that thing.

 

[Darkkahn]

Very Nice!

 

[Drunkensamurai]

How did DF even notice stuff like this lol I would never have guess or checked!

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Probably never updated the FW.

 

[Silvergun-Blue]

The thing I liked most about this video was John's enthusiasm, he just wanted to talk about something he really enjoyed.

 

[Etoh]

Astrobot looks almost too good in this footage...

I mean, it seriously looks GREAT, and it's a pack-in. *chef's kiss*

 

[Loudninja]

Sounds like the gyro got a nice upgrade because of the haptics

 

[-Le Monde-]

That Dualsense looks to be an amazing feature. Astrobot needs to be given more games. It really feels like a Nintendo platformer. It's that special, from the precise movement, to the colorful worlds, and amazing music.

 

[Dead Man Typing]

Excellent video, really goes the extra mile with the comparison between the original and updated versions.

Astrobot on PSVR is truly an excellent game so I'm not surprised that this has turned out well as a game and as a demonstration of the controller.
The continued praise for the Dual Sense has me excited to try it.

 

[Ploid 6.0]

I've been trying and anticipating moving away from Steam Input, expecting to with Dual Sense and reWASD, but if the haptics stuff gets put into PC games that are also on PS5 via Valve working with devs to support it I'll deal with Steam Input a bit longer haha.

 

[xxracerxx]

I truly think the DualSense might be the most "next-gen" thing about all the consoles, especially when compared to PC.

 

[Yautja_Warrior]

Keep seeing nothing but high praise for the DualSense, seems like Sony have really nailed it and delivered a true next gen controller, cannot wait to use it.

 

[Belvedere]

This makes me want a full budget/large scale Astro Bot title so bad.

 

[ShapeDePapa]

It looks really and it seems super fun too!

 

[JumbiePrime]

That actually looks like fun! Reminds me of Super Mario Brothers. You get this neat fun romp packed in with your system. I hope this is normal moving forward again .

Also guess nothing mentioned of 1440p right?

 

[Dizastah]

Astrobot looks so good.

 

[RoboPlato]

Ha that's really cool that a firmware update patches the game. Wasn't expecting a build comparison like that! Was a fun thing to see in this video versus other impressions

John's enthusiasm for the game is great. Really excited to try it!

 

[Unkindled]

I didn't expect so much praise for the controller. I am getting curious about it now.

 

[TheRealTalker]

Hopefully since it is included with every PS5 it wets people's appetite in wanting to see more AstroBot and Sony Platformers in general.

 

[madridi-gh]

I freaking love DF. John is amazing, his deep technical knowledge combined with his absolute love for video games makes him perfect for first impressions and deep dives.