I have bought 47 Physical PS5 games so far, that's 9.7 per year. Not counting PS+ games each month with subscription fee. Christmas Black Friday is just around the corner, I will add 5-10 more deep discounted games then.
PlayStation Essential has from its start been the best bang for your money. Paying by the year and judging it by the year is the best way to look at essential. With 760 games on the essential list starting on PS3, I have about 753 of them in my library. I know I played maybe just a little of 1/4 of them, I still have the ability lots more.
PS Plus Essential has been the best tier for the price. I try to add every offer to my library each month for the past 14 years and 10 months. 15 years is 675 games!
Disc used for just as a Key will most likely STOP RESELL of the Physical media. The same way, digital media can not be resold. As a collector, I still hate CD keys but will take it over NO Physical media at all. Sony will be doing the same thing soon to recoup lost revenue in the used market.
You don't always get what you want, but you can always say No Thanks. Microsoft has many great IP's now it's going to be hard to do that. I struggle with any triple A game being digital only. So far I have said no to every one. Can I hold out only time will tell.
With a 8Tb HDD for my PS3 and PS4 games. I can also store PS5 games for transferring back to PS5 with no redownloading. My PS5 Pro has 4Tb thanks to a Samsung 2TB NVMe drive. I don't have worries for now, with about 50% storage used on both HDD and NVMe. In the USA, Christmas Black Friday has the best and lowest price sales. Only the console and maybe 8% of games are must have day one purchases. I would not buy the rest without deep sales from Black Friday.
I had a switch OLED but sold it after not using it. My PlayStation kept me too busy, and the OLED Switch was only 3-4 months old. So no don't want a Switch 2.
No time for a second console, my PS5 Pro serves me well enough. I bought a switch but sold due to lack of use. I will also not be buying $80 games from anyone! Deep sales or nothing.
I have had old CD's fail because of scratches and have had lasers fail to read the disc and needed to replace it. Never have I had a Blu-ray disc to fail.
Digital Only is a game that was never made. Digital Only can work for a $10 game but not new higher priced games PlayStation Plus is my supplier of digital only games. I was looking forward to many Xbox Games, I don't mind forgetting about any digital game.
I am just happy they got it fixed in 24 hrs. I didn't expect Sony to give anything to me, besides I had plenty of games that did not need online access.
If you have a problem with Digital, do what I do, don't buy digital! Wait till all games go all digital because you embraced the digital future. Note: I do own over 400 PS Plus digital games, I have been adding 3 or more every month since mid-PS3.
Not everyone has a 4K 120Hz TV, why buy a PS5 pro if you don't even own one. Upgrading your TV cost more than upgrading the PS5. There are ways to save money on gaming, I got $325 off my PS5 Pro by trading in my PS5 at GameStop. I have loved the trade in path starting with the PS4 pro. I buy my must-have games day one others I buy on BlackFriday at around $20 each.
Did anyone think that may have been Shuhei's thinking? That he wanted the Indies over any other department. I mean, if the job was created for him. Maybe he would have left if the indie job was never made.
Yes, I am ready for some road building, I just about did a whole section my self. Never thought I would enjoy the game as much as I did because I was a mailman for 23 years.
Forza 5 a 2021 game may be worth $29.99 physical. I have a backlog of 20 games still sealed, it will be a while before I could even play it. Maybe around next black friday.
If you buy the PC adapter, the "Steam" VR2 gives you many more software options. While the hardware is Important in the end, it's the software the makes or breaks the device.
I was a die hard fan of PC boxed games back to the 286 PC. Digital only made me quit PC gaming, and move to PlayStation consoles 100%. If PlayStation goes all Digital, I have Nintendo to switch go 100% too.
I really like GameStop's hardware trade in program. The first console I traded in was my PS4 for PS4 Pro. I continued with discounts on PS5 and PS5 Pro. I do not remember what I saved on each one, but I got $325 off the PS5 Pro when I traded in my PS5.
Personally, I enjoy the game award show and will be watching the live stream. I am glad we still have a big game awards show, supporting it once a year is no problem for me. We can't depend on Sony to do much of anything any more.
I have a 4K60Hz TV still, but I ordered a new TV from Amazon it's 120Hz on Black Friday. It sold out, so I am waiting it's on backorder now. Still, I am very happy with my new PS5 Pro. Without a side by side, comparison, I don't know if anyone could even tell the difference. Soon as you see the PS5 Pro it could just become the new normal to your eyes. Anyway I am happy that after trade in I got the PRO for $400 knowing I will get a good trade in discount now for the PS6 also!
For me, a big reason to buy a PS5 Pro was the trade in discount. Because of backwards compatibly, I don't need to keep my PS5. Paying $400 for my PS5 Pro and knowing I could get $400 off on my PlayStation 6.
After buying a PS4 I upgraded to PS4 Pro because I could trade in my PS4 for the Pro. I traded in the PS4 Pro for the PS5. Now I will buy the PS5 Pro $699.00 with a $330.00 trade in discount. Buying the PS5 Pro upgrade for $369.00 was a easy choice. Plus now i have a upgrade path for the PS6.
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Re: 75+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Black Friday Sale
Sony should also sell physical games. I only buy $10.00 and under digital games, and that's very seldom.
Re: People Don't Buy Anywhere Near As Many Games As You Think
I have bought 47 Physical PS5 games so far, that's 9.7 per year. Not counting PS+ games each month with subscription fee. Christmas Black Friday is just around the corner, I will add 5-10 more deep discounted games then.
Re: PS5 Shooter Pragamata Could Have Been Two-Player, But Capcom Decided to Make You Play Co-Op with Yourself
Solo is the only reason I am looking at this game.
Re: Reaction: PS Plus Essential Deserves Much More Credit for Its Free PS5, PS4 Games in 2025
PlayStation Essential has from its start been the best bang for your money. Paying by the year and judging it by the year is the best way to look at essential. With 760 games on the essential list starting on PS3, I have about 753 of them in my library. I know I played maybe just a little of 1/4 of them, I still have the ability lots more.
Re: Reaction: Helldivers 2 on Xbox Signals Another Unexpected But Not Overly Surprising Shift in Strategy from Sony
The Next XBox will be a PC. Xbox will have access to all Playstation games on PC anyway.
Re: Blackpink's Lisa Is the New Global Face of PlayStation
I would rather have Keven Butler from the PS3 days back!
Re: Poll: 15 Years of PS Plus - What Do You Think of Sony's Subscription Service?
PS Plus Essential has been the best tier for the price. I try to add every offer to my library each month for the past 14 years and 10 months. 15 years is 675 games!
Re: Xbox's Next Round of PS5 Games Are Available to Pre-Order Physically
Don't expect to resell CD Key disc! I think CD key disk are mostly a way to appease game collectors. I plan to buy Indiana jones and gears of war.
Re: Reaction: Game Key PS5 Discs Are a Disgrace, and Sony Should Put a Stop to Them
Disc used for just as a Key will most likely STOP RESELL of the Physical media. The same way, digital media can not be resold. As a collector, I still hate CD keys but will take it over NO Physical media at all. Sony will be doing the same thing soon to recoup lost revenue in the used market.
Re: 10 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for May 2025 Announced
My sub ran out last month and I dropped to PS Plus Essential only. I don't feel the value in the upper tiers.
Re: Reaction: Game Key PS5 Discs Are a Disgrace, and Sony Should Put a Stop to Them
When are they going to start locking all games to your account only, I guess that's next.
Re: Diablo 4's Berserk Crossover DLC Costs an Insane $150
Blizzard has fallen, Diablo died last update that was $199 for the top tiered game. Goodbye old friend, no time to sit a while and listen to this.
Re: These 11+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (28th-4th May)
You don't always get what you want, but you can always say No Thanks. Microsoft has many great IP's now it's going to be hard to do that. I struggle with any triple A game being digital only. So far I have said no to every one. Can I hold out only time will tell.
Re: These 14+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (21st-27th April)
Digital Only games do not come out, as they are transferred via digital download ONLY.
Re: Despite Strong Criticism, Days Gone PS5 Is Climbing Up the PS Store Pre-Order Charts
I hate that there is no physical is no Physical copy. This is a game I had on my day one list. The end of Gaming is nigh for me.
Re: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Download Size Is Still Massive on PS5
With a 8Tb HDD for my PS3 and PS4 games. I can also store PS5 games for transferring back to PS5 with no redownloading. My PS5 Pro has 4Tb thanks to a Samsung 2TB NVMe drive. I don't have worries for now, with about 50% storage used on both HDD and NVMe.
In the USA, Christmas Black Friday has the best and lowest price sales. Only the console and maybe 8% of games are must have day one purchases. I would not buy the rest without deep sales from Black Friday.
Re: PlayStation Is Dying to Know What You Think of Nintendo Switch 2 in Player Survey
I had a switch OLED but sold it after not using it. My PlayStation kept me too busy, and the OLED Switch was only 3-4 months old. So no don't want a Switch 2.
Re: Poll: PS5 Fans, Are You Sold on the Nintendo Switch 2?
No time for a second console, my PS5 Pro serves me well enough. I bought a switch but sold due to lack of use. I will also not be buying $80 games from anyone! Deep sales or nothing.
Re: Ex-Xbox Console Exclusive Indiana Jones Will Be Fully Revealed for PS5 Imminently
Still going to keep my fingers crossed for a physical edition until tomorrows reveal.
Re: Disc Rot Already Afflicts Your Physical Game Collection
I have had old CD's fail because of scratches and have had lasers fail to read the disc and needed to replace it. Never have I had a Blu-ray disc to fail.
Re: PS5 Fans Are Desperate for a Physical Version of Xbox Game Forza Horizon 5
Digital Only is a game that was never made. Digital Only can work for a $10 game but not new higher priced games PlayStation Plus is my supplier of digital only games. I was looking forward to many Xbox Games, I don't mind forgetting about any digital game.
Re: PS2, the Most Popular Console Ever, Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
One reason the PlayStation 2 was so popular is its price was just $129.99. It dropped to $99 with inflation, that's just $147 today.
Re: Free PS Plus Compensation for Recent PSN Downtime Is Being Issued Now
I am just happy they got it fixed in 24 hrs. I didn't expect Sony to give anything to me, besides I had plenty of games that did not need online access.
Re: PS5 Players Drive Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 to the Top of the PS Store Pre-Order Charts All Around the World
Sad that you can not buy a physical version. Digital only versions are not real. Woe unto me, the end of PlayStation is nigh.
Re: PS5 Maker Faces Lawsuit Over So-Called 'Sony Tax' on Digital Games
If you have a problem with Digital, do what I do, don't buy digital! Wait till all games go all digital because you embraced the digital future.
Note: I do own over 400 PS Plus digital games, I have been adding 3 or more every month since mid-PS3.
Re: Sony's Pricey PS5 Pro Is Now Being Outpaced by PS4 Pro Launch Aligned in the US
Not everyone has a 4K 120Hz TV, why buy a PS5 pro if you don't even own one. Upgrading your TV cost more than upgrading the PS5. There are ways to save money on gaming, I got $325 off my PS5 Pro by trading in my PS5 at GameStop. I have loved the trade in path starting with the PS4 pro. I buy my must-have games day one others I buy on BlackFriday at around $20 each.
Re: HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 Locks in 13th April Release
Seven family members will be ready for the show to start on April 13. Including 2 Granddaughters and one Great Grandson.
Re: Shuhei Yoshida 'Really Appreciated' Indie Game Role Created by Jim Ryan
Did anyone think that may have been Shuhei's thinking? That he wanted the Indies over any other department. I mean, if the job was created for him. Maybe he would have left if the indie job was never made.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2025?
I will pick up the Day's Gone Remaster, that's about all I see.
Re: PS5, PS4 Attracted the Most Players in PlayStation History in December
An all digital world on PlayStation will be my hill to die on. Other than that, it is great to see PlayStation hitting new highs on multiple fronts.
Re: Poll: Would You Buy a PS5 Mouse Accessory?
Lack of support means a hard no. Only including one with a new console would show they are serious about supporting it.
Re: How Well Do You Know Ratchet & Clank?
10/15 Loved all the PS3 and above games.
Re: Death Stranding 2 Edges Closer to PS5 Release with New Age Rating
Yes, I am ready for some road building, I just about did a whole section my self. Never thought I would enjoy the game as much as I did because I was a mailman for 23 years.
Re: Game of the Month: Vote for Your Favourite PS5 Game of January 2025
I had to pick other/none. I started Stellar blade in JAN. Not only that, but I'm also playing some of No man's Sky Worlds 2 update.
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Forza Horizon 5 on PS5?
Forza 5 a 2021 game may be worth $29.99 physical. I have a backlog of 20 games still sealed, it will be a while before I could even play it. Maybe around next black friday.
Re: Would You Pay $100 for GTA 6?
The only way I would pay $100 is if it was a collector's edition with some nice swag in it.
Re: Full Until Dawn Movie Trailer Reveals New Time Loop, Out 25th April
Just give it an October release and it will do good.
Re: Shuhei Yoshida on PSVR2: 'I'm Sorry'
If you buy the PC adapter, the "Steam" VR2 gives you many more software options. While the hardware is Important in the end, it's the software the makes or breaks the device.
Re: The State of the UK's Physical Games Market Might Explain PS5 Pro's Lack of Disc Drive
I was a die hard fan of PC boxed games back to the 286 PC. Digital only made me quit PC gaming, and move to PlayStation consoles 100%. If PlayStation goes all Digital, I have Nintendo to switch go 100% too.
Re: GameStop Shutters Large Number of US Stores with Usual Tact
I really like GameStop's hardware trade in program. The first console I traded in was my PS4 for PS4 Pro. I continued with discounts on PS5 and PS5 Pro. I do not remember what I saved on each one, but I got $325 off the PS5 Pro when I traded in my PS5.
Re: Game of the Year: Push Square Readers' 20 Most Anticipated PS5 Games of 2025
#1Death Stranding
#2 GTA 6
#3 Indiana Jones
So far, nothing else till November Black Friday Deals.
Re: More Than 6,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Monstrous PS Store Sale
PSVR2 with Horizon and No Mans Sky
Re: Poll: Will You Be Watching The Game Awards 2024?
Personally, I enjoy the game award show and will be watching the live stream. I am glad we still have a big game awards show, supporting it once a year is no problem for me. We can't depend on Sony to do much of anything any more.
Re: Poll: What Are the Most Impressive Games You've Played on PS5 Pro?
I have a 4K60Hz TV still, but I ordered a new TV from Amazon it's 120Hz on Black Friday. It sold out, so I am waiting it's on backorder now. Still, I am very happy with my new PS5 Pro. Without a side by side, comparison, I don't know if anyone could even tell the difference. Soon as you see the PS5 Pro it could just become the new normal to your eyes. Anyway I am happy that after trade in I got the PRO for $400 knowing I will get a good trade in discount now for the PS6 also!
Re: How Well Do You Know Yakuza / Like a Dragon?
5/15 and never played any of them.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think of the PS5 Pro, Three Weeks Later?
For me, a big reason to buy a PS5 Pro was the trade in discount. Because of backwards compatibly, I don't need to keep my PS5. Paying $400 for my PS5 Pro and knowing I could get $400 off on my PlayStation 6.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 30
Please remove my score, I do not want to submit it. I was just testing.
Re: LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5) - Dull Design Lets Down This Gorgeous Spin-Off
This went from the best Lego game ever to the worst. What a disappointment, I will still pick it up when it hits under a $20 discount.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PS5 Pro?
Got the PS5 Pro for $400, I traded in my PS5 for $300 off the new console.
Re: PS5 Pro was a '5-Year Project', In Development Before PS5's Launch
After buying a PS4 I upgraded to PS4 Pro because I could trade in my PS4 for the Pro. I traded in the PS4 Pro for the PS5. Now I will buy the PS5 Pro $699.00 with a $330.00 trade in discount. Buying the PS5 Pro upgrade for $369.00 was a easy choice. Plus now i have a upgrade path for the PS6.