{"id":38396,"date":"2026-07-09T20:13:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=38396"},"modified":"2026-07-09T20:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:13:05","slug":"call-of-duty-black-ops-1-and-2-ports-launched-on-ps5-for-40-each-excluding-dlc-content","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=38396","title":{"rendered":"Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Ports Launched on PS5 for $40 Each Excluding DLC Content"},"content":{"rendered":"
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### Activision\u2019s Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 to PS4 and PS5: A Divided Response<\/p>\n

Activision has garnered attention recently with the launch of two favored games from the Xbox 360 generation: *Call of Duty: Black Ops* and *Call of Duty: Black Ops 2*. Now accessible on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, these ports seek to cater to fans desiring to experience these legendary first-person shooters on the newest Sony consoles. However, the reaction has not been entirely favorable, mainly due to the pricing model and absence of improvements in the ports.<\/p>\n

#### Pricing Issues<\/p>\n

Each game is priced at $40, a figure that many fans deem excessive, particularly when purchasing both games along with all available downloadable content (DLC). There is currently a limited-time PlayStation Plus discount that lowers the price to $20 for each title, but after this promotional period, players will face a hefty $140 for the full package. This pricing approach has incited anger among the community who feel exploited.<\/p>\n

The DLC for both *Black Ops* and *Black Ops 2* further adds to the expenses. Each season pass costs $10 during the discount phase, but will rise to $30 once the promotion ends. For numerous fans, the combination of high initial costs and the requirement to reacquire previously owned content has led to feelings of frustration and discontent.<\/p>\n

#### Lackluster Ports<\/p>\n

In spite of the enthusiasm for the games arriving on PlayStation, a considerable number of users have remarked that these ports are strikingly simplistic. Importantly, there are no fresh features, additional content, or noteworthy graphical enhancements aside from minor upscaling for 4K displays. Additionally, the absence of an FOV (field of view) slider and support for enhanced frame rates, such as 120 FPS, reduces the allure for those anticipating a more contemporary experience.<\/p>\n

Feedback from fans indicates that the release feels almost like a mere re-launch, lacking genuine effort to elevate the quality of the games. This disregard for investment in the porting endeavor sharply contrasts with expectations, especially considering that *Black Ops* and *Black Ops 2* hold significant nostalgic value for long-time players.<\/p>\n

#### Community Feedback<\/p>\n

The feedback from the community has largely been unfavorable, with numerous players turning to social media platforms like Reddit to voice their discontent. Comments reflect themes of disappointment as fans bemoan the need to repurchase DLC and the lack of enhancements to the games. Common sentiments convey a sense of being misled by the inflated prices and minimal upgrades, rendering this release a missed opportunity for Activision to rekindle interest in these classic titles.<\/p>\n

Some have drawn parallels to the pricing of the Xbox ports, noting that those versions provide similar minimal enhancements despite having been available on newer consoles for a while. This reinforces the notion that Activision could have seized the opportunity to engage positively with its fan base but instead opted for a more profit-focused strategy.<\/p>\n

#### Conclusion<\/p>\n

The launch of *Call of Duty: Black Ops* and *Call of Duty: Black Ops 2* on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 has ignited considerable discussion within the gaming community. Fans anticipated a chance to revisit these beloved titles in a contemporary context, but the mix of high prices, lack of new content, and slight improvements has left many feeling disheartened. As Activision encounters criticism over what many view as a \u201cgreedy\u201d porting strategy, it highlights the necessity of fulfilling player expectations, particularly concerning nostalgic franchises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/div>\n

### Activision\u2019s Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 to PS4 and PS5: A Divided Response<\/p>\n

Activision has garnered attention recently with the launch of two favored games from the Xbox 360 generation: *Call of Duty: Black Ops* and *Call of Duty: Black Ops 2*. Now accessible on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, these ports seek to cater to fans desiring to experience these legendary first-person shooters on the newest Sony consoles. However, the reaction has not been entirely favorable, mainly due to the pricing model and absence of improvements in the ports.<\/p>\n

#### Pricing Issues<\/p>\n

Each game is priced at $40, a figure that many fans deem excessive, particularly when purchasing both games along with all available downloadable content (DLC). There is currently a limited-time PlayStation Plus discount that lowers the price to $20 for each title, but after this promotional period, players will face a hefty $140 for the full package. This pricing approach has incited anger among the community who feel exploited.<\/p>\n

The DLC for both *Black Ops* and *Black Ops 2* further adds to the expenses. Each season pass costs $10 during the discount phase, but will rise to $30 once the promotion ends. For numerous fans, the combination of high initial costs and the requirement to reacquire previously owned content has led to feelings of frustration and discontent.<\/p>\n

#### Lackluster Ports<\/p>\n

In spite of the enthusiasm for the games arriving on PlayStation, a considerable number of users have remarked that these ports are strikingly simplistic. Importantly, there are no fresh features, additional content, or noteworthy graphical enhancements aside from minor upscaling for 4K displays. Additionally, the absence of an FOV (field of view) slider and support for enhanced frame rates, such as 120 FPS, reduces the allure for those anticipating a more contemporary experience.<\/p>\n

Feedback from fans indicates that the release feels almost like a mere re-launch, lacking genuine effort to elevate the quality of the games. This disregard for investment in the porting endeavor sharply contrasts with expectations, especially considering that *Black Ops* and *Black Ops 2* hold significant nostalgic value for long-time players.<\/p>\n

#### Community Feedback<\/p>\n

The feedback from the community has largely been unfavorable, with numerous players turning to social media platforms like Reddit to voice their discontent. Comments reflect themes of disappointment as fans bemoan the need to repurchase DLC and the lack of enhancements to the games. Common sentiments convey a sense of being misled by the inflated prices and minimal upgrades, rendering this release a missed opportunity for Activision to rekindle interest in these classic titles.<\/p>\n

Some have drawn parallels to the pricing of the Xbox ports, noting that those versions provide similar minimal enhancements despite having been available on newer consoles for a while. This reinforces the notion that Activision could have seized the opportunity to engage positively with its fan base but instead opted for a more profit-focused strategy.<\/p>\n

#### Conclusion<\/p>\n

The launch of *Call of Duty: Black Ops* and *Call of Duty: Black Ops 2* on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 has ignited considerable discussion within the gaming community. Fans anticipated a chance to revisit these beloved titles in a contemporary context, but the mix of high prices, lack of new content, and slight improvements has left many feeling disheartened. As Activision encounters criticism over what many view as a \u201cgreedy\u201d porting strategy, it highlights the necessity of fulfilling player expectations, particularly concerning nostalgic franchises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38397,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38396","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=38396"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38396\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/38397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=38396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=38396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=38396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}