The thing to consider is that a lot of the games sold now on disc are essentially partial games and require a download to work.
I don't have a problem with a digital only PlayStation. What I do have a problem with are other reasons. Such as Sony's lack of a refund policy, having to pay for a yearly subscription to play online. Higher console prices, though here in the USA, Sony has weekly game deals on their storefront. Then add a next generation console that will be incremental in performance and having to pay 4 figures and then having to buy overly priced SSD storage for games that are averaging at least 50-75GB.
The graphical difference between a PS4 and PS5 is borderline nitpicking. Gran Turismo 7 looks incredible on the PS4 as it does on the PS5. Sure it was designed around the PS4 but I would not have a FOMO if I did not have a PS5 or PS5 Pro. We are at the point of diminishing returns regarding graphics.
This got me to switch to PC gaming. It's been a nice run as i've owned every PlayStation since the original.
It no longer matters as the XBOX brand is cooked. However the console space is also cooked as well. For Microsoft they can afford to unload the XBOX division and survive. Sony can't.
PlayStation is to Sony what the iPhone is to Apple. The entire console business is in trouble and Shawn Layden even said so.
Hi everyone, i'm new here and apologies for my first comment being so long. I just wanted to say, as an XBOX gamer that I also think GP is unsustainable. However, it's Microsoft who looks at the numbers and if they think they can break even or make money from it then it's not for me to worry about.
I buy every console. My first was the N64, followed by the original PlayStation and I have purchased everyone since. In my home I currently have the PS2 Slim, OG PS3, PS3 Slim, Xbox 360 Arcade, 360 Slim, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Wii, WiiU, Switch, Switch 2, PS Vita, PSP's, Xbox One, PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro, PS5 and I have the PS5 Pro on order from Amazon.
So I don't particularly side with one over the other. I just game where the games show up on whatever platform. I have GPU since it was first made available and the only time I paid for Game Pass was when I couldn't find a Series X until Walmart had them available with a two year GP subscription. Since then I have not spent money on GPU and my subscription ends Sept 2026. I have used my Rewards Points to purchase GP, so that makes GP even more unsustainable because i'm sure i'm not the only getting a free ride on Game Pass Ultimate.
The other thing about GP is that most games on GP are those i'm not interested in and on occasion I found a gem but that was only because Microsoft tied achievements to rewards points. If it wasn't for that, I wouldn't have bothered. It's the same reason I don't do PS+. The games on there usually don't interest me and I will have probably purchased the game long before it showed up on PS+.
The biggest problem with all these services is that I see it all coming to a head where people might get subscription burnout because everyone in media is selling a sub. Will GP survive? It's anyone's guess but I would question it.
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Re: Sony Reminds PS5 Owners Their Digital Games Are Licensed, Not Sold
The thing to consider is that a lot of the games sold now on disc are essentially partial games and require a download to work.
I don't have a problem with a digital only PlayStation. What I do have a problem with are other reasons. Such as Sony's lack of a refund policy, having to pay for a yearly subscription to play online. Higher console prices, though here in the USA, Sony has weekly game deals on their storefront. Then add a next generation console that will be incremental in performance and having to pay 4 figures and then having to buy overly priced SSD storage for games that are averaging at least 50-75GB.
The graphical difference between a PS4 and PS5 is borderline nitpicking. Gran Turismo 7 looks incredible on the PS4 as it does on the PS5. Sure it was designed around the PS4 but I would not have a FOMO if I did not have a PS5 or PS5 Pro. We are at the point of diminishing returns regarding graphics.
This got me to switch to PC gaming. It's been a nice run as i've owned every PlayStation since the original.
Re: Xbox 'Heard You', Purges PS5 Logos from Multiformat Game Trailers
It no longer matters as the XBOX brand is cooked. However the console space is also cooked as well. For Microsoft they can afford to unload the XBOX division and survive. Sony can't.
PlayStation is to Sony what the iPhone is to Apple. The entire console business is in trouble and Shawn Layden even said so.
Re: 'It's Totally, Totally Irrelevant': GameStop Boss Unfazed by Sony's Physical Discs Decision
Here in the US, Gamestop has a small presence. I haven't been to a Gamestop in over 15 years.
Re: Even More Ex-Xbox Executives Speak Out About 'Tension' of Game Pass
Hi everyone, i'm new here and apologies for my first comment being so long. I just wanted to say, as an XBOX gamer that I also think GP is unsustainable. However, it's Microsoft who looks at the numbers and if they think they can break even or make money from it then it's not for me to worry about.
I buy every console. My first was the N64, followed by the original PlayStation and I have purchased everyone since. In my home I currently have the PS2 Slim, OG PS3, PS3 Slim, Xbox 360 Arcade, 360 Slim, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Wii, WiiU, Switch, Switch 2, PS Vita, PSP's, Xbox One, PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro, PS5 and I have the PS5 Pro on order from Amazon.
So I don't particularly side with one over the other. I just game where the games show up on whatever platform. I have GPU since it was first made available and the only time I paid for Game Pass was when I couldn't find a Series X until Walmart had them available with a two year GP subscription. Since then I have not spent money on GPU and my subscription ends Sept 2026. I have used my Rewards Points to purchase GP, so that makes GP even more unsustainable because i'm sure i'm not the only getting a free ride on Game Pass Ultimate.
The other thing about GP is that most games on GP are those i'm not interested in and on occasion I found a gem but that was only because Microsoft tied achievements to rewards points. If it wasn't for that, I wouldn't have bothered. It's the same reason I don't do PS+. The games on there usually don't interest me and I will have probably purchased the game long before it showed up on PS+.
The biggest problem with all these services is that I see it all coming to a head where people might get subscription burnout because everyone in media is selling a sub. Will GP survive? It's anyone's guess but I would question it.