@Porco interesting points thanks for the extra info and yes we’re being led to a digital future for sure, whether we like it or not…
My main reason for staying with physical over digital is the fact you can recoup some value by reselling. With prices skyrocketing as they are that’s becoming even more appealing for me to stay physical yet with a digital future the loss of that option means gaming will become infinitely more expensive.
Pros - Switch 2 hardware looks great with hdr, vrr, 120fps, 4k, mouse control etc. It’s even priced ok. Most games are SP and not live service which suits me perfectly. Metroid Prime 4.
Cons - Switch 2 games are priced horrendously meaning I’ll buy less on S2 than I did S1 and probs more on PS5. Game chat is 20 years too late. Game key cards are the worst idea since square wheels. Nintendo are showing their greed by putting shareholders ahead of their customers. That rarely ends well.
I’ve always seen both my PlayStation and Nintendo consoles as the perfect compliment to each other.
Having both has always provided me with all the gaming I need and don’t look at it like “this is my primary console, this is my secondary console.” They’re both just there providing what I need.
The game pricing is insane and double what I pay for Switch 1 games. If there's no discounts to be found I'll end up only buying the mainline Nintendo games and everything else on PS5.
Metroid Prime is probably the only game I'd even consider at those inflated prices...
The graphical improvement in generations is so minor these days the PS5 may as well hang around until 2030-35 when some kind of meaningful improvement can be shown.
With Covid and long dev cycles I’m one of those that feels like this generation hasn’t even properly kicked off yet…
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Re: Forza Horizon 5 Is Getting a Massive New Mode for Its PS5 Debut
Anyone know if this is coming physically? Or digital only?
Re: Switch 2 Fans Can’t Stand Seeing Nintendo’s New Console Compared to the 12-Year-Old PS4
Well I’m a switch 2 fan and I couldn’t give a s*** about this.
Re: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5) - Globe-Trotting Adventure Just Got Even Better on PS5
@Czar_Khastik you’re very funny 🤣
Re: PS5 Price Increases Announced by Sony, Immediately Affects UK, Europe, and More
@Vectrex me too, I miss the good old days when console prices went down…
Re: PS5 Price Increases Announced by Sony, Immediately Affects UK, Europe, and More
For the payers.
Re: Microsoft Short Changes Indiana Jones PS5 by Only Putting 20GB on the Blu-ray
And Phil over at Xbox is always waffling on about how game preservation is so important.
He talks the talk but doesn’t walk the walk.
Re: PS5 Pro Version of Assassin's Creed Shadows Rivals Ultra High-End PCs, Says Ubisoft
Love my pro and good to see games continuing to improve with newer releases.
Re: Microsoft Makes PS5 Pro the Best Place to Play Indiana Jones
Thank you machine games for the pro effort, will defo be picking this up at some point!
Re: Mafia: The Old Country Release Date Leaked, Out 8th August on PS5
Cool got high hopes for this one, keeping my fingers crossed it turns out better than Mafia 3!
Re: Comments from Ubisoft's Legal Team Are Not Going to Improve the Embattled Publisher's Image
Surely the 2099 expiry gives them a good chance of winning this?
Re: Wuthering Waves Fanbase in Flames After Dev Makes Some Undies Edits
@bluemage1989 yeah that’s what I thought. Funny these games are released in these states only to be changed later…
Re: The Outer Worlds 2 PS5 Gets a Huge Gameplay Debut Ahead of Summer Unveiling
“but it just goes to show what’s possible with the right management approach.”
Yeah in terms of output only insomniac can say the same for Sony’s studios.
Re: You'll Be Able to Transfer Your Cyberpunk 2077 Progress from PS5 to Switch 2
Respect for CD Project for putting it on a 64gb cart too and not some silly key card!
Re: Best Assassin's Creed Games
Totally agree with No1.
AC2 had such good set pieces and was a massive improvement over the original.
Re: Nintendo Is Displaying Hubris Which Would Make Even PS3 Era Sony Blush
@johncalmc agreed the whole don mattrick xbone launch was the pinnacle of them all!
Re: PlayStation Is Dying to Know What You Think of Nintendo Switch 2 in Player Survey
@Porco haha well with you running out of shelf space at least the digital transition is happening at a convenient time for you! 🤣
Re: Switch Exclusive Disney Illusion Island Appears to Be Coming to PS5
Is a surprisingly good game!
Re: PlayStation Is Dying to Know What You Think of Nintendo Switch 2 in Player Survey
@Porco interesting points thanks for the extra info and yes we’re being led to a digital future for sure, whether we like it or not…
My main reason for staying with physical over digital is the fact you can recoup some value by reselling. With prices skyrocketing as they are that’s becoming even more appealing for me to stay physical yet with a digital future the loss of that option means gaming will become infinitely more expensive.
Re: PlayStation Is Dying to Know What You Think of Nintendo Switch 2 in Player Survey
Here you go Sony:
Pros - Switch 2 hardware looks great with hdr, vrr, 120fps, 4k, mouse control etc. It’s even priced ok. Most games are SP and not live service which suits me perfectly. Metroid Prime 4.
Cons - Switch 2 games are priced horrendously meaning I’ll buy less on S2 than I did S1 and probs more on PS5. Game chat is 20 years too late. Game key cards are the worst idea since square wheels. Nintendo are showing their greed by putting shareholders ahead of their customers. That rarely ends well.
Just my 2 cents…
Re: Bloodborne's Switch 2 Spiritual Successor Could Come to PS5 Yet
Lost interest in this when I realised it’s not SP.
Re: Feature: PS5's Not Perfect, But Here Are 5 Ways It's More Consumer Friendly Than Switch 2
I definitely appreciate being able to buy individual games on ps5 vs the subscription only Nintendo option.
Re: Single Player Games Are Still Coming from Dark Souls, Elden Ring Dev
If duskbloods was single player game that would’ve been a system seller.
As it is it’s just a disappointment, for me anyway.
Re: Bungie's Marathon PS5 Game Taking Over PlayStation Social Media Pages
Interesting art but is probably not for me.
Re: PS6 Can't Rely on Cutting-Edge Graphics, Sony Must 'Change Its Way of Thinking'
Exactly why I don’t think we need a PS6 for many years yet.
Re: PS5 Players See Switch 2 as a Secondary Console, Not Direct Competition
I’ve always seen both my PlayStation and Nintendo consoles as the perfect compliment to each other.
Having both has always provided me with all the gaming I need and don’t look at it like “this is my primary console, this is my secondary console.” They’re both just there providing what I need.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Thoughts on Potential $80 PS5 Games?
It is a bitter pill to swallow
Funny enough it just makes me want to stay physical even more. At least then there’s the option to recoup some of that cost by reselling if I want to.
Re: Nintendo Copies the Astro Bot Concept, Sells You Switch 2's Tutorial
Nintendo have become seriously greedy it’s not a good look. How on the earth is this “game” not a pack in?
Do they really think people are gonna pay for a tech demo/tutorial? Especially if it’s also priced £70!? Feck that.
Makes me more grateful to Sony for packing in the excellent Astro playroom!
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Looks Solid But the Many PS5, PS4 Ports Won't Spook Sony Yet
@OorWullie actually that did look quite cool when I saw the mouse controls. Think it looked a lot better than ARMS anyway!
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Looks Solid But the Many PS5, PS4 Ports Won't Spook Sony Yet
The game pricing is insane and double what I pay for Switch 1 games. If there's no discounts to be found I'll end up only buying the mainline Nintendo games and everything else on PS5.
Metroid Prime is probably the only game I'd even consider at those inflated prices...
Re: Poll: PS5 Fans, Are You Sold on the Nintendo Switch 2?
Metroid Prime 4 at 4k 60fps (and mouse control) sold it for me. The Duskbloods and Donkey Kong also looked sweet!
I'm sure my PS5 will love having this as company sat next to it!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch 2 Direct - 5 Things for PS5 Fans to Pay Attention To
Looking forward to seeing more on switch 2. I’ve always gamed with a Nintendo/Playstation combo so this’ll sit nicely next to my PS5!
Re: Croc: Legend of the Gobbos (PS5) - Cult Favourite Platformer Returns in Robust Remaster
“this pioneering 3D title.”
Wasn’t this just one of many Mario 64 copycats trying to out-do the plumber after his sublime outing showed everyone how it was done?
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (March 2025)
Not bought any of those yet so no idea 😂
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows a Big Sales Hit in US, Beaten Only By Monster Hunter Wilds
I wish we got actual unit numbers in sales data these days.
Re: Upcoming PS5 Games for April and May 2025
Lost Soul Aside could be a big one, I hope!
Re: Sony Reportedly Gearing Up to Sell You The Last of Us on PS5 One More Time
They’ve remastered the remaster as it’s showing its age.
Re: Random: This Stellar Blade Super Fan Sleeps with Eve Every Night
I bet he’s made good use of photo mode 🤭
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Smashes Capcom Record with 10 Million Units Sold
Love hearing of more single player games success these days!
Re: Over 70% of PS5 Fans Want Sony to License More of Its Dead Franchises Out
This would be amazing if they licensed Sly, Killzone, Jak, Gravity Rush etc!
Re: Analyst Firm Predicts Some Pretty Unimpressive Sales Numbers for Xbox Ports on PS5
@naruball you might be waiting a long time for real sales numbers.
MS don’t release them any more do they? We might get some crappy “engagement” numbers or something though.
Re: Tiny New Ghost of Yotei Details Have PS5 Owners Hyped
Tsushima looked incredible even being a cross gen title. Can’t wait to see this in motion!
Re: Don't Forget About the New Game from One of GTA's Most Important People
Could be interested, need to see more. Definitely got watch dogs vibes from it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 574
Probably not much this weekend as I’m currently glued to severance on Apple tv.
Re: Kids Aren't Dreaming of Owning a PS6, Says Netflix Games Boss
I’m old. That means I want a console and a controller. Can these kids stop ruining my hobby please?! 😂
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Assassin's Creed Shadows?
It’s a shame they haven’t strayed too far from the usual Ubisoft open world formula.
The reason I like outlaws so much is partly because they mixed it up and added the reputation system.
Re: Sony's Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Movie Will Launch 26th March, 2027
Will look forward to this while also being slightly nervous…
Re: One of the Strangest Games Ever Made Appears to Be Coming to PS5, PS4
“Panty party perfect” with “underwear combat” man that’s made my day 🤣🤣🤣
Re: New Batman Game Appears to Be Targeting PS6
The graphical improvement in generations is so minor these days the PS5 may as well hang around until 2030-35 when some kind of meaningful improvement can be shown.
With Covid and long dev cycles I’m one of those that feels like this generation hasn’t even properly kicked off yet…
Re: Random: You've Been Pronouncing Balatro Wrong (Probably)
Nah I think they’ve been saying it wrong 😂
Re: Days Gone PS5 Will Tempt You Back to the Broken Road with All-New Trophies
@themightyant same, I have this but never got round to it. 10 upgrade seems like the perfect time to get stuck in!