Call of Duty: Black Ops
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More people are playing 14 year old Black Ops 2 over Black Ops 7 suggests stats
Ports of the 14-year-old Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 are outselling the latest entry, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, on PlayStation consoles. Despite complaints about pricing and missing DLC, these older titles are topping sales charts and have more active players than the current-generation game across all platforms.
Call of Duty Black Ops 1 + 2 PS5 Are a Complete Mess
Activision has released Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for $39.99 each, with Season Passes costing an additional $29.99. These ports are criticized for their high price, lack of modern features like FOV sliders or 120fps support, missing original game modes, and technical problems including input delay and server issues. The situation is particularly notable as Microsoft, which owns Activision, has not released comparable native versions for Xbox players.
Black Ops PS4 & PS5 players are already running into matchmaking woes
Players of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are experiencing matchmaking issues. The rereleases lack cross-play between PS4 and PS5 versions, and the separate purchase of DLC further fragments the player pool. Activision is offering the base games and season passes at a discounted price until August 2026.
Call of Duty fans surprised to discover new Black Ops 2 port preserves the emblem editor, not surprised to find…
Activision has released updated ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation, featuring 1080p upscaling. Notably, the beloved emblem editor from both games has been preserved, leading to the creation of controversial and offensive designs by players, a situation the article suggests could have been mitigated with an option to disable custom emblems.
'Sounds like the original launch' — Some fans think the new Black Ops PlayStation ports suffer from input lag but others argue they're the same as the original releases
Activision has released ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, featuring upgraded resolution. While some players report issues with controller input lag, others argue the ports feel similar to the original releases.
'This Is a Deeply Odd State of Affairs' — Tech Experts Slam Activision's 'Low Effort' Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Port
Activision's recent ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 have drawn criticism for their high price and disappointing graphics performance. Tech experts have described the situation as 'odd' and the ports as 'low effort'.
Black Ops ports are 50% cheaper on PS5 but not Xbox as fans fume over price
Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are now available on PlayStation 4 and 5, featuring single-player, multiplayer, and Zombies modes without graphical updates or included DLC. While priced at £34.99 each, PS Plus members receive a 50% discount, bringing the cost down to £17.49 per game. This pricing is significantly cheaper than the Xbox versions, despite Microsoft's ownership of Activision, leading to fan frustration over the cost of older titles.
Call of Duty: Black Ops & Black Ops 2 PS4/PS5 Price — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are priced at $39.99, with a limited-time discount for PS Plus subscribers bringing the cost down to $19.99. The article notes the lack of cross-play between the two console generations and questions the value of these ports given their age and lack of new content.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Have Just Been Shadow-Dropped For the PS4 and PS5
Activision has released Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The ports lack dedicated servers, consistent 60 FPS gameplay, 120Hz or FoV options, and have mixed reports on 4K output. Cross-platform play is limited between PS4 and PS5. Both titles are priced at $40, with a discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers until August 6, 2026, and the Season Pass is also discounted.
Evening Consolidation
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II have been ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by Iron Galaxy, as announced by Treyarch. Additionally, an Xbox Insider Playtest for Wreck Runners is now open.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 shadow drop on PS5, and you've got one month to get them at a good price
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 have been released on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Both games and their respective season passes are available at a discounted price until August 6, with further reductions for PlayStation Plus subscribers. These new ports lack cross-platform multiplayer, Wager Matches, and Theatre mode.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Are Out Now On PS5, But DLC Costs Extra
Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are now available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for $40 each, with DLC sold separately for $30. Developed by Iron Galaxy, these are not remasters and do not support cross-platform multiplayer. PlayStation Plus members can purchase the games and DLC at a discounted price of $20 and $10 respectively until August 6.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Ports Out Now on PS5, But They Come at a High Cost
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are now available as ports on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. However, these releases come with a significant cost.
The upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops PlayStation re-releases seemingly drop a few fondly-remembered features
Upcoming re-releases of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 appear to be missing several features found in the original games, based on leaked Trophy lists. Notably, Wager Matches and Theater Mode are absent from Black Ops 1, while Black Ops II seems to lack League Play. These omissions suggest the games will be ports rather than remasters, potentially lacking native PS5 support.
Evening Consolidation
A leaked PlayStation 5 trophy list for Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II suggests that some content may be missing from potential future releases. Separately, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has received a significant update on Nintendo Switch following a disappointing launch.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Ports Might Be $40 Each without Any DLC
Activision is reportedly planning to release PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and its sequel in July for $39.99 each, without any DLC. These ports are expected to be basic remasters of the original PlayStation 3 titles, with no apparent technical improvements. While Xbox Series X|S versions are not planned, the Xbox Store lists the backwards compatible versions of these games for the same price, with DLC map packs costing an additional $10 each.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Listings Have Fans Fearing Pricey PlayStation Ports
PlayStation fans are concerned about the $40 price point for Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II, especially as this price does not include any DLC. The pricing has led to speculation about potential future port costs.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 aren't being remastered on PS5 and PS4, Activision says, they're just…
Activision has clarified that the upcoming PlayStation releases of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are ports, not remasters. Developed by Treyarch with Iron Galaxy, these versions will largely retain the original game's features and graphics from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 era, with campaign, multiplayer, and zombies included.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1&2 PlayStation re-releases are not remasters, Activision confirms: here's why you should temper your expectations
Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are being ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, with developer Treyarch announcing a July release. Iron Galaxy is handling the porting duties, which are explicitly stated to be ports, not remasters. This distinction is important as it suggests limited enhancements and potential issues with older server infrastructure, unlike the backwards compatibility available on Xbox.
Call Of Duty fans are more excited for Black Ops ports than Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty fans are showing more excitement for upcoming ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 than for the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Social media engagement metrics indicate significantly higher likes and retweets for the Black Ops announcement compared to the Modern Warfare 4 reveal. This disparity suggests waning enthusiasm for new entries, potentially due to issues with recent titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
