


However, features like the gyroscope and the touchpad are spanking new. Old features are well-known from the DualShock controller. What gives Astro’s Playroom its kick, though, is the real-time tactile feedback you get from the new DualSense controller. Gameplay-wise, the game’s basic controls include hovering, jumping, and punching. Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game is a sequel to Astro bot: The Rescue Mission but goes over and beyond the original.Īs Astro, the delightful white and blue robot, you gambol this world formed from PlayStation parts through history, collecting over 100 possible artifacts, and having the time of your life with fun bot friends in tow.Īstro’s Playroom’s four worlds with four levels each can provide a solid 6 hours of entertainment and are easily playable by 7 to 14-year-olds. This single-player platformer expertly mixes the exuberance of Mario with the performance of PlayStation, and there is no doubt that it is one of the PS5’s top games for kids.

The list may differ on other platforms.Slime Rancher Astro’s Playroom Credit: PlayStationĪstro’s Playroom on PS5 is a pre-installed, 3D animated-fantasy-themed workout and pretty much an advert for the PS5’s new DualSense controller. This is the list of games available on the Xbox version of EA Play. This costs £10.99 / $14.99 / €14.99 per month and, for that, you also get access to more than 300 Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, 200 games for PC, Xbox Live Gold (required for online play on an Xbox machine), and Microsoft's cloud gaming platform. However, the most cost-effective solution might be to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It is exactly the same price for standalone EA Play membership on an Xbox console as it is on PlayStation - £3.99 / $4.99 / €3.99 per month or £19.99 / $29.99 / €24.99 for 12 months. EA Play on Xbox One / Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S It's a simple proposition and can be purchased through the PS4 or PS5 itself - via a dedicated EA Play app. It works slightly differently depending on the platform. Paying for an entire year's membership works out a lot cheaper - around 50 per cent cheaper, in fact - but you might prefer a smaller monthly payment. You can pay for EA Play either monthly or annually.
