GeminiEightySix

@SirAngry Sony have already said that PS4 controllers will only work when playing backwards compatible games and that to play any of the new generation of games the new controller will be required, I don't think you can get more clarity than that. As for the PS4 controller not being fully compatible with the PS5, there's no reason it can't other than Sony not wanting it to be, but this isn't something new from Sony, the only time I remember the previous hardware being workable on the next generation was the PS1 & PS2 but again I think there may have been some restrictions. As for work arounds like peripherals to allow you to use a different controller these usually come from a 3rd party source, which no doubt will be released some time after the PS5. I'm a transplant recipient myself and also on dialysis, now a side effect I have from dialysis is I get uncontrollable hand spasms which occur randomly from gripping objects be it a controller, a fork, a can etc now that can happen after holding a controller for an hour likewise it can happen after holding it for 5 minutes, it's purely random, for me that's any controller I use and when it does happen these spasms can last up to an hour and the only thing I can do is put the controller down and wait.

I think people just like to moan about anything nowadays. The controller hasn't even been released and people are complaining about it not been accessible, why don't you just wait instead of complaining, who knows it may be more accessible than you think

@S1ayeR74 I couldn't agree more, like I've said previously I do think the PS5 will go on to win the next generation but I do think it's going to be the same scenario as the PS3 in being a very sluggish start allowing Xbox a serious foothold. I also feel Microsoft are being extremely consumer friendly implementing the smart delivery system, meaning you can buy the Xbox one version of the game and if and when you upgrade to the series X you get the free upgrade, I know they've said it's down to the developer whether they want to implement it but out of the games we've seen so far a really good amount will be using it.

@S1ayeR74 Yeah, like I said previously I do think the PS5 will go onto win the next generation just because of the quality of exclusives, but it could be a rocky start especially if the price difference is as big as £100. I did read an interview online a couple of days ago, I think it was possibly Jim Ryan and in not so many words said the price would be high. For some people they will just get the system they want regardless of price, but I think in the current climate that £100 could be a massive difference to people, then of course you have the parents who will be getting these for Christmas presents and will say I'm not spending that much on a PS5 you can have an Xbox instead

@Tha_Likely_Lad Thanks and couldn't agree more about exclusives being system sellers

It may seem cynical but in my opinion Sony pulled the plug on the reveal purely because they wanted to take centre stage and there was no chance with what's currently going on with the protests and rioting in America. I also feel that Sony may have wanted to reveal it earlier in the year but we were in the midst of a pandemic so once again they were not going to be the biggest story. I think the PS5 will go on to win the next gen but I feel it could have a rocky start, similar to that of the PS3 especially if as is suggested the PS5 comes in the £500 plus range and the Xbox Series X comes in the rumoured £400-£450 range, price could play a pivotal role especially due to the pandemic were alot of people have lossed jobs or been placed on the furlough scheme.

Maybe it's been delayed to align with the release of the PS5 as it's possible developers of PS5 games are running behind schedule due to the Corona virus.

Xbox had the power advantage in this current generation, but it means nothing if you haven't got talented game developers they are able to squeeze every ounce out, like those who have been developing for playstation.