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The Final Fantasy ‘Pixel Remaster’ series heads to Switch and PS4 next spring
Square Enix’s “pixel perfect” remasters of the first six Final Fantasy games will arrive on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 next spring, the publisher announced on Monday. First announced at E3 2021 and subsequently released on PC and mobile over the course of that same year, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series features reworked 2D sprites and backgrounds, rearranged music, user interface tweaks and a handful of extras, including a bestiary for all the enemies in each game.
In addition to releasing the games individually on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store, Square Enix will sell a bundle that brings together all six entries in the Pixel Remaster series – Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI – for $75. For well-heeled fans, the publisher will also offer the Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Edition. For an eye-watering $260 before tax and shipping, you get a physical copy of all six games on a single disc or game card and a handful of extras, including a vinyl soundtrack set, a 128-page art book and a set of figurines. Square Enix says it tentatively expects to release the Anniversary Edition on May 31st, 2023 – though it warns fans international orders could take up to five weeks to ship.
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games are coming to Switch and PS4
Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy 2, Final Fantasy 3, Final Fantasy 4, Final Fantasy 5, and Final Fantasy 6 finally come to consoles (again)
All the best gaming headsets for your PS4
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.
There are pretty much only upsides to having a good gaming headset. Whether you want to hear the audio quality of your games more clearly because your TV speakers leave something to be desired, or you’re just trying to avoid disturbing whoever else is living with you, it isn’t difficult to find a situation where a nice headset improves your gaming experience.
But what are the best gaming headsets? Like with most pieces of gaming hardware, the amount of choices offered to consumers when it comes it buying one cannot be overstated. With loads of brands making a wide range of headsets that land all over the price spectrum, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, and even discouraged from getting one at all.
This is where we come in. We don’t want you feeling stressed when you shop — we’d rather you feel confident in your choice, and excited that you’ll soon own a product that’ll spark at lease some joy in your life. In short, we’re always down to help. So, let’s help you pick out your dream gaming headset, shall we?
Do I need to use a PlayStation brand headset with my console?
Good news: no you don’t. Sony does offer proprietary headsets for its consoles, but they aren’t the only compatible devices that you can use.
Wired headsets are easy to connect to your PS4 — just plug the headphone jack into the bottom of your DualShock 4 controller, and you’re good to go. This will work with any headset that has a 3.5-millimeter audio jack, even an old pair of Apple headphones.
What should I look for in a gaming headset?
There is a lot to consider when shopping for the best gaming headset to fit your needs, but there are a few main aspects you’ll really want to focus on:
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Sound quality: If you’re going to spend money on a headset, you’re going to want it to actually sound good. Make sure you check out those specs — does it enable surround sound? Does it have noise isolation? Important things to know before you click “buy.”
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Comfort: If you game for multiple hours at a time, you’ll want a headset that doesn’t hurt your ears after prolonged usage. Prioritise headsets with cushioned ear cups and headbands for long-lasting comfort that won’t distract you from your gameplay.
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Microphone: First, make sure you know whether or not the headset even has a microphone. We recommend getting one if you play games online often. Then you’ll want to see if the input quality of the mic is good, what material it’s made out of, and if it’s retractable or not (which is a huge plus).
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Wired or wireless? Both have their pros and cons, so find your preference and stick with it — some headsets even offer both.
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Durability: You don’t want to end up buying another headset a few months from now — make sure it’s durable the first time around, and not just a hunk of plastic that won’t last.
Sort all that out, and you’re pretty much fully equipped to get a gaming headset you’re bound to fall in love with.
Should I go wireless?
Wireless headphones have their obvious advantages, like convenience and clutter management, but the biggest downside to getting any sort of wireless device is the risk of latency issues, or “lag,” as others might call it. In simple terms, when you don’t have a wire connecting your headset to your console, there’s a bigger chance that the audio feedback coming from that console won’t sync with the signal that your headset is receiving.
This can end up being much more than just an annoyance depending on what game you’re playing — if you’re big into titles that require you to think quickly on your feet based on audio queues like horror, rhythm, and battle royale games, it can be seriously detrimental to how effectively you play. It’s not something you’re going to want to deal with.
If wireless functionality is a priority for you, we recommend getting a headset that also has a wired option, although if you get a more high-end Bluetooth headset, you might not have any latency problems at all. If you’re going wireless, don’t go cheap.
What’s the best gaming headset for PS4?
You have plenty of options when it comes to gaming headsets for PS4, and it can be really tricky to pick the best option for you. To make your life easier, we have tracked down a selection of the best headsets from top brands like Razer, Logitech, and SteelSeries.
We recommend considering everything in this list and measuring up each device against your personal preference. There is something for everyone and every budget in this list. You just need to pick a favourite.
These are the best gaming headsets for PS4 in 2022.
‘Hogwarts Legacy’ delayed for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today delayedHogwarts Legacy yet again, but the most demanding versions of the game are spared. Instead, the postponement pushes the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions back to April 4th, 2023, with the Nintendo Switch variant arriving on July 25th.
Previously, the last-gen versions were scheduled to launch on February 10th alongside the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC iterations. Although today’s delay will disappoint Harry Potter fans with older consoles, you need to look no further than Cyberpunk 2077 for an example of a game that just wasn’t ready for last-gen hardware. This latest reshuffling should give developer Avalanche Software time to polish the Harry Potter-themed game for older systems.
Warner Bros. initially slated the wizarding title for a 2021 launch but later pushed it back to this year and, finally, to 2023. Starting on February 7th, people who buy the Deluxe Edition for PS5, Xbox Series X/S or PC will have 72 hours of early access to start their adventure. However, the delayed versions won’t have an early-access period.
Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the 1800s. You play as a custom-created Hogwarts student in the century before the events in the Harry Potter books and movies. You will craft potions, learn spells and make friends while embarking “on a dangerous journey to uncover a hidden truth of the wizarding world.”
Warner Bros. notes that the game isn’t a new story from author JK Rowling, but it collaborated with her team to ensure it remains true to her original vision. However, the RPG’s character creator may let you make transgender characters, a welcome departure from Rowling’s opinion on that topic.