PS4 Console and game (Last of Us 2) initial Notes

 

Buying the PS4 in Australia results in no Text To Speech being available even if you set Region/Language to the US.  Very disappointing.

 

As no Text To Speech at all on the PS4, unable to setup the console independently, had to get sighted assistance.

 

Installing the Last of Us 2, as no Text To Speech, had to get sighted assistance.

 

Enabling Text To Speech for Last of Us 2, required sighted assistance.  However, once on, could access Options menu.

 

As a large number of Audio Queues within Last of Us 2, getting used to playing the game with the controller, moving around etc.  However, started to feel comfortable with the game after a few hours.

 

Disappointed that within the game, there is no actual description of your environment: eg in a shop, warehouse, first etc, you  just seem to follow a line where you through Audio Queues fight monsters, move, get items etc.  Still, not bad at all smile.

 

The day after everything was setup, no sighted folks around, and accidentally exited the game.  As No Text To Speech, had to wait for folks to come home sigh.  Yes, I could have used Be My Eyes, but that wasn’t the point.  Now will have to learn a “flying Blind Way” of getting back from the Home screen of the PS4 back in to the game where I do have Text To Speech.

 

Besides the very disappointing lack of accessibility in Australia to the PS4 Console (yes there are blind folks who do live outside of the US), I am enjoying myself playing Last of Us 2.

 

Is it worth just getting a PS4 for one Accessible Game, probably not.

 

Sounds of Eden

 

A great 3D Audio Meditation game for iOS, Android, PC and Mac where you scroll around a 3D Audio garden, choose your spot to relax, and just listen.

 

Forum discussion from Applevis (contains link to iOs game).

 

https://www.applevis.com/forum/ios-ipados-gaming/new-game-sounds-eden

 

Audible.com.au Tip

 

If you have an account on Audible.com.au, remember you can join up and get notified about Daily Deals which are usually about $3.00 on a wide range of audio books, I’ve picked up a number of great treasures in the last few months.

 

https://www.audible.com.au

 

Samsung Event a Few Weeks ago with Updates to a Number of Products

 

Samsung Note, Tab, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Buds, and Fold -  some available for pre-order in Australia.

 

Https://www.samsung.com.au

 

Aira Promo Sites in Sydney

 

Aira Promo Sites for Sydney Circle - check out the promo sites on either iOS or Android.