The New Call of Duty Black Ops Port Charges $40/£35 for a Basic 1080p Upgrade
Activision faces criticism for a new Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 port that requires a $40/£35 fee for a 1080p resolution upgrade.
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The brief
Activision has released a new PlayStation 5 port of Call of Duty: Black Ops. This version is currently marketed with a price tag of $40 or £35.
Coverage from IGN and Digital Foundry emphasizes the technical limitations of the release, specifically noting that the upgrade is limited to 1080p resolution. Tech experts cited in the reports have characterized the release as a low-effort port and have questioned the nature of the current state of affairs regarding the project.
Future reports may clarify consumer reaction to the pricing structure. It remains to be seen if additional updates or adjustments to the technical specifications will be provided by Activision.
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Quick answers
What is the cost of the new Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 port?
The port is priced at $40 or £35.
What technical upgrade does the port offer?
The port provides a 1080p resolution upgrade.
How have experts described the release?
Coverage from IGN and Digital Foundry describes the port as low-effort and a deeply odd state of affairs.
Coverage (3)
- Digital Foundry Shares Its Initial Analysis Of Black Ops 1 For PS5 Vs. Xbox Pure Xbox · 111d ago
- 'This Is a Deeply Odd State of Affairs' — Tech Experts Slam Activision's 'Low Effort' Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Port IGN · 111d ago
- The New Call of Duty Black Ops Port Charges $40/£35 for a Basic 1080p Upgrade Digital Foundry · 111d ago
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