This is great! PS4 is without a doubt the best current-gen system, and this is a great way of getting more people to enjoy its games. For any new PS4 buyers, I recommend getting Just Dance 2017 on the side.
@nhSnork There have been PSP titles very recently as "PS Vita" titles, but I can't remember the last time there was a PS1 title. Would be nice to get more of those. Or maybe even PS2 Classics?
It might as well be. What else is it going to be on? Xbox? Switch? Please. PlayStation is the home for Crash Bandicoot, and PS4 has the massive install base advantage, so Crash will do the vast majority of its sales on PS4 even if it appears on other systems.
But here's another thought: what if it isn't exclusive to PS4... because of a certain rumored Sony handheld?
We've got the big league (PS4, 3DS XL), minor league (PS Vita, PS4 Pro, 2DS) and the not even playing anymore league (everything else). It's funny how they clump into distinct groups like that.
Like, there was that PSVR Tennis title a while ago. Going by memory, I have no idea if it was a "PSVR only" title or "PSVR optional" title. And that was a title I was interested in!
Sure, I could try googling all these games where the situation is unclear, but it gets into a huge hassle real quick, and there's conflicting info out there.
This is getting really confusing. I would be interested in some games that have been labeled "PSVR" games but can be played without it, but tracking those games is a huge hassle. That's why it's easier to just skip any games that are labeled "PSVR" games, even if they can also be played normally.
@ShogunRok Of course it will sell well at launch. But that's irrelevant in the grander scale. The real question is how it will do after launch demand has been met and early adopters have wasted their money on the latest Nintendo brainfart.
It's not like PS4 is nearing 4.5 million on the back of the launch almost 3 years ago. Its consistent sales week after week have brought the PS4 here and will take it further. Wii U never got that far even in Japan, and it never will. What if Switch follows Wii U?
Looking like 4.5 million PS4s in March, and 5 million will also happen this year. PS4 is showing no signs of stopping, unlike ahem some other consoles.
@Gamer83 Here's a thought: what if Switch starts selling less than PS4 after the launch?
@Barnacle PS4 was released in Japan in February 2014, so its third birthday in Japan is just coming up. Also, PS4 started slow there but has been gaining momentum, and Japan hasn't been a huge home console country for a long time now. But it's still something like 8 % of the worldwide PS4 total, so that's not bad at all.
Sounds like an excuse. Sony knew that VR would have low demand, so they kept the production runs low. And it's not like most people are clamoring for those things even now.
Those are really good PS4 sales considering it's not a holiday week anymore. People saw the Nintendo Switch conference and decided to get a PS4 instead?
@Gamer83 Nintendo screwing up royally is not unprecedented at all... this is the company that gave us Wii U and its Gamepad, possibly their worst blunder since the Virtual Boy.
@LieutenantFatman I wouldn't be putting as much money and time into PlayStation games if Nintendo had produced a Wii 2 this gen. That's competition. They're competing for gamers' money and time.
@Tasuki The Simpsons Arcade game is one of those games that you can't download anymore, even if you purchased it back then. P.T. and Simpsons are just few of many.
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Re: Sony Temporarily Cuts PS4's Price in Europe to Counter Nintendo Switch
This is great! PS4 is without a doubt the best current-gen system, and this is a great way of getting more people to enjoy its games. For any new PS4 buyers, I recommend getting Just Dance 2017 on the side.
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: NieR: Automata Gets Off to a Surprisingly Strong Start on PS4
Very strong PS4 sales, and 6 spots of the top 10 are for PS4 games. PS4 closing in on 4.5 million in Japan alone, and there are tons of games coming.
Re: Guide: PS4 Games Release Dates 2017
@TrueAssassin86x Just play what you have the time for!
Re: PlayStation Plus March Games Revealed
MEDIOCRE!
Re: Sony's Booked a Ridiculous Amount of E3 2017 Floor Space
More space... for new hardware kiosks? New handheld?
Re: Talking Point: Should PlayStation Be Paying Attention to Xbox Game Pass?
This is approximately the first good idea that Microsoft has had in this whole gen. Yeah, Sony needs to respond to it in some way.
Re: Talking Point: Which Free March 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
@nhSnork There have been PSP titles very recently as "PS Vita" titles, but I can't remember the last time there was a PS1 title. Would be nice to get more of those. Or maybe even PS2 Classics?
Re: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Probably Isn't a PS4 Exclusive
It might as well be. What else is it going to be on? Xbox? Switch? Please. PlayStation is the home for Crash Bandicoot, and PS4 has the massive install base advantage, so Crash will do the vast majority of its sales on PS4 even if it appears on other systems.
But here's another thought: what if it isn't exclusive to PS4... because of a certain rumored Sony handheld?
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: For Honor Fights Its Way Into First Place
We've got the big league (PS4, 3DS XL), minor league (PS Vita, PS4 Pro, 2DS) and the not even playing anymore league (everything else). It's funny how they clump into distinct groups like that.
Re: Horror Here They Lie Will Be Playable Without PlayStation VR Tomorrow
@get2sammyb It is!
Like, there was that PSVR Tennis title a while ago. Going by memory, I have no idea if it was a "PSVR only" title or "PSVR optional" title. And that was a title I was interested in!
Sure, I could try googling all these games where the situation is unclear, but it gets into a huge hassle real quick, and there's conflicting info out there.
Re: Store Update: 21st February 2017 (Europe)
Still no descriptions for the titles. I can't keep up with all these unknown games!
Re: Final Fantasy XV Patch 1.05 Removes the Best PS4 Pro Graphics Option
@get2sammyb What. This makes zero sense. Just what is Squenix doing?
Re: Horror Here They Lie Will Be Playable Without PlayStation VR Tomorrow
This is getting really confusing. I would be interested in some games that have been labeled "PSVR" games but can be played without it, but tracking those games is a huge hassle. That's why it's easier to just skip any games that are labeled "PSVR" games, even if they can also be played normally.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 156
Megaman 2 in the Megaman Legacy Collection. This series simply Rocks!
Re: Sony: Horizon's Aloy Is a PlayStation Icon of the Future
"no one knew who Joel and Ellie were five years ago"
Err... who?
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Nioh Takes a Stab at Second Place
@ShogunRok Of course it will sell well at launch. But that's irrelevant in the grander scale. The real question is how it will do after launch demand has been met and early adopters have wasted their money on the latest Nintendo brainfart.
It's not like PS4 is nearing 4.5 million on the back of the launch almost 3 years ago. Its consistent sales week after week have brought the PS4 here and will take it further. Wii U never got that far even in Japan, and it never will. What if Switch follows Wii U?
Re: Crash Bandicoot PS4 Strikes Back with Four New Screenshots
OODIBIGAH?
So that's what he says! I've been wondering for years!
Re: VR Tennis Online Targets the Baseline in Japan Tomorrow
Putting it on VR, what a waste! I'd be interested in this, but not on VR.
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Nioh Takes a Stab at Second Place
Looking like 4.5 million PS4s in March, and 5 million will also happen this year. PS4 is showing no signs of stopping, unlike ahem some other consoles.
@Gamer83 Here's a thought: what if Switch starts selling less than PS4 after the launch?
Re: Review: Earthlock: Festival of Magic (PS4)
Been seeing some good rep for this one. I have plenty to play right now, but might get it on sale.
"In an inventive twist, your healing powers, if cast on your undead foe, will be most effective at dwindling their HP."
Uhh... very inventive. Ever played a Final Fantasy game? Like, back in the 90s?
Re: UK Sales Charts: Grand Theft Auto V Stabs Nioh in the Back
Just Dance 2017 still hanging in there in the full list! It's on its 4th month already. Less new releases these days so people buy more old games?
Re: PS4 Was January's Best Selling Console in the United States
@Barnacle PS4 was released in Japan in February 2014, so its third birthday in Japan is just coming up. Also, PS4 started slow there but has been gaining momentum, and Japan hasn't been a huge home console country for a long time now. But it's still something like 8 % of the worldwide PS4 total, so that's not bad at all.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 155
Been too busy to play much of anything really!
Re: PS4 Was January's Best Selling Console in the United States
PS4 is also nearing 4.5 million in Japan.
@get2sammyb Yeah, looking at how badly Vita turned out, I wouldn't have high hopes for another Sony handheld.
Re: Puyo Puyo Tetris Drops onto PS4 from 25th April
@johncalmc What are you talking about? Sonic Mania looks like the best Sonic game in years!
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Resident Evil 7 Regrows Its Limbs at the Top
How long until Wii U is selling less than PS3?
Re: Store Update: 7th February 2017 (Europe)
It would be nice to have some description for these games.
Re: Ni no Kuni II Is 45% Complete, Says Dev
I'm actually pretty set for 2017. Wouldn't mind 2018.
Re: Feature: 2017 Is an Insane Year for Japanese Games on PS4
Yup, that's a lot of interesting games. But does New Hot Shots Golf have Move support?
Re: Square Enix Has Thought About a Final Fantasy VI Remake
Can they even be trusted to make a good remake? Final Fantasy has been garbage lately.
Re: Sony: We Had to Be Careful Not to Overhype PlayStation VR
Sounds like an excuse. Sony knew that VR would have low demand, so they kept the production runs low. And it's not like most people are clamoring for those things even now.
Re: Namco Founder Masaya Nakamura Passes Away at 91
The old greats who created some very classic video games are starting to pass away...
Re: SEGA Drops a Magical Sound Shower on Spotify
Sega does what Nintendon't.
"Remember that you can stream all of these songs on your PlayStation 4, instantly improving the soundtrack to practically every new-gen game."
Can't argue there!
Re: Feature: What Do You Mean You've Never Played... Dragon Quest VIII?
Would be great to see this as a PS2 Classic.
Re: Video: Sony Must Not Allow PlayStation VR to Wilt
PSVR is already wilting. It's a non-starter, and Sony must leave it behind or risk the whole PS4 ecosystem with it.
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Kingdom Hearts and Danganronpa Race to the Top
Those are really good PS4 sales considering it's not a holiday week anymore. People saw the Nintendo Switch conference and decided to get a PS4 instead?
Re: Ubisoft Acquires DJ Hero Developer from Activision
Hmm. New Just Dance spinoff coming?
Re: Here's How Ex-Wii U Exclusive LEGO City Undercover Looks on PS4
Instantly better on PS4 because you don't have to use that stupid Gamepad.
Re: Puyo Puyo Tetris Clears Lines with Western PS4 Release
Ooh, physical release. That's great!
Re: Oh Crap! Looks Like the Uncharted Movie Is Still Going Ahead
@themcnoisy Hahaha, yeah. Drake has nothing on Bond, or on any other "thinking" action stars.
With that, here's my top 5 for potential Nathan actors:
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Ends 2016 On Top
@Gamer83 Nintendo screwing up royally is not unprecedented at all... this is the company that gave us Wii U and its Gamepad, possibly their worst blunder since the Virtual Boy.
Re: Confirmed! PS4 Players Are Gaming's Biggest W*nkers
So in what sense are you using the word "biggest" here?
Re: Feature: How PS4 Can Fend Off the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Scorpio in 2017
@LieutenantFatman I wouldn't be putting as much money and time into PlayStation games if Nintendo had produced a Wii 2 this gen. That's competition. They're competing for gamers' money and time.
Re: Feature: How PS4 Can Fend Off the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Scorpio in 2017
PSVR needs to die. If Sony sticks with PSVR, they're handing the game to Nintendo and to a lesser extent MS.
Re: Activision Saves You from Spending Money on Platinum's Turtles Title
@Tasuki The Simpsons Arcade game is one of those games that you can't download anymore, even if you purchased it back then. P.T. and Simpsons are just few of many.
Re: Hardware Review: Is the Razer Raiju the PS4's True Pro Controller?
With that D-pad, I won't even bother considering this controller.
PushSquare, you should make a comparison article about the best accessory controllers for PS4, and pay special attention to the D-pads.
Re: PS4 Quietly Crosses Four Million Units Milestone in Japan
@rjejr Yes. I mean... no? Am I supposed to answer truthfully when asked? I forget.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 149
Didn't have much time for gaming this weekend obviously, but I did squeeze in some Just Dance 2017.
Re: PS4 Quietly Crosses Four Million Units Milestone in Japan
@rjejr Uh, why do you buy disposable phones? Are you a drug dealer?
Re: PS4 Quietly Crosses Four Million Units Milestone in Japan
@Octane VGChartz is a fake site. Don't believe their lies.