GeminiX53

And no one was surprised...

Think I'll be sticking with my PC and current consoles if it's all the same.

@GeeEssEff

I think it's hilarious that some still push this "Xbox tax" nonsense. Do they believe in flat earth as well? 😂

Does Starfield suck? Yes, it does, unfortunately. A shallow, boring experience of absolute tedium.

Even a whole bunch of mods I installed couldn't raise it above mediocrity.

Seriously, go play Elite Dangerous or NMS instead.

@IamJT

Sure, sure. Heard it all before. You're just parroting outdated nonsense and are quite obviously blissfully unaware of the whole modern emulation scene.
🥱

You and your high horse with your faux morals can enjoy being on the ignore list. Bye.

@IamJT

I was wondering when one of you moral crusaders would show up.
Truth is, though, like every moral crusader when it comes to emulation you're just jealous because you don't have the knowledge or the system yourself to set it up. If you could, you would. Stop kidding yourself and put that green-eyed monster away.

@IamJT

Yawn 🥱

@Andee

I actually prefer playing older games these days, certainly couch co-op classics with friends across arcade and past consoles.

@Andee

Yes that doesn't help, I agree. But that also clearly shows that more needs to be done by the industry rather than just throwing up their hands and going, "Oh well! Customers are stupid anyway, they'll just buy our newer games until those are also no longer available - ad infinitum".

Truth is, and for all the big talk about "preservation", the games industry is only really interested in selling you their latest product.

I own a massive collection of retro games and systems, but got sick of being fleeced by scalpers and an industry that doesn't give a sh*t so I turned heavily to emulation.
Now I get to play my Dreamcast catalogue in glorious hi-definition.
Daytona USA HD/60fps...oh yeah.

@chatbot

Yep. The Steamdeck, Rog Ally and Xbox Rog Ally are also is easy to emulate on.

Many people just can't be bothered to investigate anything these days. Obviously too much effort.

@AdamNovice

Well for one, it's a PC thing so for those like me who only prefer consoles it isn't an option

And that, truthfully, is the only reason - and even that is misinformed for your part. There are whole systems out there now that make emulation as easy as setting up and using a new console, but you don't know this because, well, you don't know.

If emulation were possible on console and with ease of use you'd be on it without question - and don't say you wouldn't.

@get2sammyb

I'm glad you can see what I'm saying.

I've bought a whole bunch of OG Xbox and 360 games for my Series S and retro classics for my PS4 because they were very well priced, so it does happen, but sometimes I just feel the industry is purposely out to cash in on people's nostalgia as opposed to a genuine celebration of this industry's wonderful past.

@get2sammyb

Yes it is a very good game. The book is a lifelong favourite.

In regards to your comment above about emulation this is how I see it:

With movies it's still entirely possible to buy and watch Citizen Kane (1941) on DVD and not at a ridiculous price (£9.99).

Music wise I can still buy the Beatles collection on CD and vinyl and again at a very reasonable price.

Same with pretty much any book you can think of.

The games industry, on the other hand, is the only industry that seemingly hates its past and like something out of a George Orwell novel does everything it can to eradicate its history.

Occasionally remembering it has a past only to repackage it in an overpriced bundle is not something I will support, so emulation is the way forward.

@AdamNovice

the majority don't want to mess about with emulators

Why not? It's so easy a chimpanzee could do it. 🤷

@chatbot

Exactly.

I've had access to these games, and hundreds more, for years. No need to shell out a fortune to scalpers on eBay or wait around in the vain hope they "might" get re-released in an overpriced bundle on consoles.

While the indie sector will no doubt endure the AAA industry is certainly heading for rough times, but honestly, I don't care.
The AAA industry has been taking the p*ss out of customers for far too long - let it crash. Sometimes you got to burn down the forest to save the trees.

@Almost_Ghostly

If I build a new PC I'd want one that hands down annihilates the PS5 Pro

It's costly in the current climate, but if you're going down that route then build one that future proofs it for the next generation as well. Even without any specs at hand my own rig won't have any problem outperforming Helix and PS6 because you're not going to get an equivalent "game console" for a fraction of the price.

@Almost_Ghostly

Crossed wires then. Fair enough.

However, a PC can quite easily be built for around £800 that outperforms current consoles if you're willing to shop around and don't mind pre-owned components.

@Almost_Ghostly

I never said anything about paying the same price, you did. No you can't build a PC for the same price as a PS5 and expect comparable performance. However, you said, and I quote:

"You'll literally pay more for a PC that performs worse in gaming than a PS5"

I paid more for a PC, a LOT more and it far outstrips ANY of the current consoles.

@Almost_Ghostly

You'll literally pay more for a PC that performs worse in gaming than a PS5

Don't be absurd. My own PC absolute destroys PS5, Pro and the Series X with ease. 😂

And it will also sail into the next generation with absolute ease.

No game console is worth over £500-600. They're simply not good or versatile enough, for a number of reasons, to be asking beyond that price range.

Consoles have traditionally always been the affordable option for the mass market. It makes up for a huge part of their appeal - current gen gaming that doesnt break the bank. Take that away and you've alienated a huge slice of your market.