@DonkeyFantasy i’m kind of inclined to agree, and i blame sega for it. Sonic lost his edge from the early 2000s era because Sega started copying Nintendo and trying to align Sonics identity and world to be like Mario’s all the way down to the redesigns of Sonic & characters and different lore.
@Carnage " ‘plug and play’ is a big part of the appeal of consoles."
But how often is anyone unplugging their machines? Especially with the severe lack of couch co-op games these days and the widespread use of online internet connectivity, i doubt many people are taking their consoles anywhere as much; PC is not hard to plug in anymore: plug the PC unit into your power outlet, connect the monitor to the pc, connect the keyboard and mouse...and??? (mind you, im speaking for pre-built PC's such as mine)
"It’s true some people love to tinker but some just want to get into it."
PC automatically optimizes and sets itself up, the tinkering is entirely optional & you can download/install games and play them right away. its 2026, PC's has come a long way and does all the heavy lifting, it's not the days of old anymore.
"Another big part of the appeal of consoles is the subsidized hardware."
Weve have been in the era of diminishing returns going as far back as the PS4 era. It's already a well known fact that the majority of PC players are playing on low end to mid hardware; you do not have to upgrade your PC as much anymore, arguably less than buying a new console at this point. console is more expensive than PC in the longrun on pretty much every facet all the while providing significantly less value
@DKG-85 “I'll never understand why anyone would want to game on PC!?”
Superior hardware & power, very flexible options and features to tailor your experience just how you want it with no limitations; want to play god of war with an xbox controller? want to play halo with a dualsense? want to play some nintendo games with a keyboard and mouse? Want to play on your TV in big picture mode? Want to add extra to the game you’re playing with mods? PC has it all. There’s so much freedom & customization with PC it’s ridiculous. Not to mention access to playstation and xbox networks & gamepass but with FREE online. I thought i’d be the last person to ever get on PC but it was perfect timing for me as pc is easier than ever to get into now and i only use a controller, i dont have to use keyboard and mouse, PC will work with virtually anything that you plug into it that has buttons - even a toy.
“ There's no physical games so you don't own anything ”
You don’t own any games anymore regardless as any updates you download could block access to the game & most discs don’t contain the full game on it. you buy physical and still have to install and download updates whereas digital bypasses that. Also, there is a thing called external storage, i have plenty of digital games on my USB stick and External SSD. i rather have games stored on a single memory device vs junky game cases/DVDs that could get damaged, lost, or stolen. Digital is also extremely convenient; i couldn’t care less about holding a DVD in my hands, man.
Also i just want to add that having 2 windows open with a running game and an adjacent window with NFL games showing all on one screen is the coolest thing ever. I can play games and watch videos at the same time! can’t do that on console. I could even run multiple games for example, while i’m matchmaking in an online game i’ll just tab out and play another game until a match is found with my main game.
i’ve been wanting to hook my ps3 up again and buy more hidden gems on its digital store, but just havent had time so i’ve just been playing some marvel rivals here and there
it is my fix after all for a series i used to love that was killed by blizzard
what a shame, Xbox had the potential to surpass playstation. Xbox in the past was known for having better hardware (OG xbox, not 360), better software, controller, and a better network functionality and they squandered it all for TV, kinect, & always online. While it’s cool that some exclusives are being shared these days, i do miss when there was a reason to own all 3 brands. now its just been PC and PS5 for me (my switch is dormant) and let me tell you - pc really is the future! all exclusives on one machine to play with any controller i want and free online on powerful hardware is a godsend
@Eadgar so true, overwatch 1 was amazing & likewise the best multiplayer experience i’ve ever had too. they’ve made a major mistake with the direction they took the series in
@Almost_Ghostly I don’t understand why you have to be so damn rude, i’m not being rude or condescending to you. Your rebuttals are just disparaging remarks.
The CPU (Cell) itself was more powerful than PCs in 06 and roughly 07. PCs still had a slightly stronger GPU and better RAM, but the ps3 had multicore CPUs first & the cell had faster processing, better memory for more interactivity in games & better physics
@Almost_Ghostly not really , because the ps3 had a reason to be expensive irregardless of inflation - What does the PS5 Pro do to justify being $800?
The PS3 was groundbreaking cutting edge tech for its time that was ahead of the curve in every way , so much so, that it was more powerful than THE MOST powerful PC for about a good year and a half or so; The Ps5 pro is not even more powerful than a MID RANGE PC.
The ps3 was also 100% backwards compatible therefore allowing you to play THREE generations of games all in one machine NATIVELY. That’s only scratching the surface of all the features it had including software and peripherals. Pioneering blu-ray games, HDMI, i could go on
tbh it really isn’t a hard game to platinum, i think this game was one of the earliest games when platinums started becoming easier to get. The plat in this game was more about playing it long enough to complete everything vs challenging.
still a great game & better than its lukewarm sequel, and also in the top 3 spiderman games. I’d rank it as Spiderman Ps4> Spiderman PS1 > Toss up between Spiderman 2 & Spiderman Dimensions.
So yeah, it’s number one! i can’t believe im already nostalgic about it. 2018 was just yesterday, right guys?? 😢
@Almost_Ghostly Because its a ripoff compared to what the original PS3 could do and was capable of back in ‘06 for 599. The PS5 Pro basically does nothing & should have been the base standard PS5 as a 2020s console to begin with. If someone is willing to spend that much for a dated and limited machine relative to its price, they might as well spend a bit more and just get a PC.
It’ll never not blow my mind how people still criticize the OG Fat PS3’s price today even, but gives the bare-minimum, all digital, PS5 Pro a pass. It’s a super underwhelming machine relative to its time period and overpriced even more
Can’t blame M$ for this since COD has been dog**** since Ghosts back in 2013 with only one great game in between 2013 - 2026. People complained back then about COD games being the same but boy we didn’t know how good we had it compared to how samey they are now, i mean, black ops SEVEN - really?? seven?
you try to explain to old people that AI is great when it’s used as a TOOL and they scratch their heads and call you a “smooth brain” . Meanwhile they use several tools throughout their daily lives instead of entirely doing it themselves
@Skyliner understandable, but say if someone did become a fan of them it would probably also be difficult for them to enjoy the newer games as much because of the changes
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Re: No, GTA 6 PS5 Physical Copies Won't Be Delayed
@JohnKarnes you will when you have to download the rest of the game 😂
Re: Today in Weird Sony Patents: AI-Generated Podcasts Hosted by PlayStation Characters
@SodaPop6548 it’s not. like anything else you don’t like, just ignore it and don’t click news about it.
you = / = us
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Initial Sales Didn't Meet SEGA's Expectations
@CRASH64 also this, i prefer sonic riders so much over sonic kart
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Initial Sales Didn't Meet SEGA's Expectations
@DonkeyFantasy i’m kind of inclined to agree, and i blame sega for it. Sonic lost his edge from the early 2000s era because Sega started copying Nintendo and trying to align Sonics identity and world to be like Mario’s all the way down to the redesigns of Sonic & characters and different lore.
it sucks
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Initial Sales Didn't Meet SEGA's Expectations
game is littered with flaws and grotesquely overpriced
Re: 'We've Got Much More in Store': Legendary DOOM Developer id Software Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Not really. DOOM 2016 was great but that’s pretty much it. i haven’t tried dark ages yet, waiting for a steep sale
Re: GDC Survey Reveals Developers Are Twice as Interested in Making Games for PS5 Than Xbox
@Carnage " ‘plug and play’ is a big part of the appeal of consoles."
"It’s true some people love to tinker but some just want to get into it."
"Another big part of the appeal of consoles is the subsidized hardware."
Re: God of War TV Casting Continues with Mimir, Brok, and Sindri Actors
This show is for fans of nu-god of war , not the original.
Re: Highguard (PS5) - Jack of All Trades PS5 Shooter Is Fine
@Northern_munkey Out of curiosity, have you played the Left 4 Dead games ?
Re: Highguard (PS5) - Jack of All Trades PS5 Shooter Is Fine
@GamingGod lol 😂
Re: GDC Survey Reveals Developers Are Twice as Interested in Making Games for PS5 Than Xbox
@DKG-85 “I'll never understand why anyone would want to game on PC!?”
“ There's no physical games so you don't own anything ”
Also i just want to add that having 2 windows open with a running game and an adjacent window with NFL games showing all on one screen is the coolest thing ever. I can play games and watch videos at the same time! can’t do that on console. I could even run multiple games for example, while i’m matchmaking in an online game i’ll just tab out and play another game until a match is found with my main game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 618
i’ve been wanting to hook my ps3 up again and buy more hidden gems on its digital store, but just havent had time so i’ve just been playing some marvel rivals here and there
it is my fix after all for a series i used to love that was killed by blizzard
Re: Highguard (PS5) - Jack of All Trades PS5 Shooter Is Fine
i have zero interest too many games like this already
Re: GDC Survey Reveals Developers Are Twice as Interested in Making Games for PS5 Than Xbox
what a shame, Xbox had the potential to surpass playstation. Xbox in the past was known for having better hardware (OG xbox, not 360), better software, controller, and a better network functionality and they squandered it all for TV, kinect, & always online. While it’s cool that some exclusives are being shared these days, i do miss when there was a reason to own all 3 brands. now its just been PC and PS5 for me (my switch is dormant) and let me tell you - pc really is the future! all exclusives on one machine to play with any controller i want and free online on powerful hardware is a godsend
Re: Has PlayStation Found Its Own Black Myth: Wukong? New PS5 Console Exclusive Is One to Watch
so many of these kinds of games 😒
Re: Beat-'Em-Up Fans Rejoice: Scott Pilgrim EX Serves Up Retro-Tinged Bliss in March on PS5
@shoeses i hope it does. the first game was great i even unlocked nega scott
Re: Blizzard Teases 'The Next Chapter' with Dedicated Diablo, Overwatch Showcases
@HonestHick microsoft doesn’t really have a good reputation of having good games come from developers they’ve bought lately .
Re: PS3 Game Streaming Still Broken and Sony Draws Criticism
@Naughtyottsel92 And common pc master race W too
Re: PS3 Game Streaming Still Broken and Sony Draws Criticism
@BamBamBaklava89 because of the power of the cell, other consoles can’t keep up 😂
Re: Arguably the Worst Final Fantasy Game on PlayStation Turns 20 Years Old
@Ashina damn, just had to be that guy huh
Re: Arguably the Worst Final Fantasy Game on PlayStation Turns 20 Years Old
Um, yeah, sure! yes, it’s the worst!Just leave the final fantasy after 12 out of this 😤
Re: Blizzard Teases 'The Next Chapter' with Dedicated Diablo, Overwatch Showcases
@Eadgar so true, overwatch 1 was amazing & likewise the best multiplayer experience i’ve ever had too. they’ve made a major mistake with the direction they took the series in
Re: Rumour: GTA 6 Might Not Launch Physically at First to Avoid Leaks
GTA is an online game now anyway, lol
Re: Sony Set to Delay PS6 Release Date, Claims Financial Report
delay it as far as possible we are not ready for another incremental redundancy . finish the ps5
Re: Ubisoft May Have Put Watch Dogs Down for Good
the tone shift killed the series. should have just built on what they had with the first game instead of modern audience-ing it 👎
Re: Despite Its Price, PS5 Pro Enjoyed a Very Respectable 2025 in USA
@Almost_Ghostly I don’t understand why you have to be so damn rude, i’m not being rude or condescending to you. Your rebuttals are just disparaging remarks.
The CPU (Cell) itself was more powerful than PCs in 06 and roughly 07. PCs still had a slightly stronger GPU and better RAM, but the ps3 had multicore CPUs first & the cell had faster processing, better memory for more interactivity in games & better physics
Re: Classic Assassin's Creed Games Could Get 60FPS PS5 Upgrades Next
i miss AC multiplayer
Re: Despite Its Price, PS5 Pro Enjoyed a Very Respectable 2025 in USA
@Almost_Ghostly not really , because the ps3 had a reason to be expensive irregardless of inflation - What does the PS5 Pro do to justify being $800?
The PS3 was groundbreaking cutting edge tech for its time that was ahead of the curve in every way , so much so, that it was more powerful than THE MOST powerful PC for about a good year and a half or so; The Ps5 pro is not even more powerful than a MID RANGE PC.
The ps3 was also 100% backwards compatible therefore allowing you to play THREE generations of games all in one machine NATIVELY. That’s only scratching the surface of all the features it had including software and peripherals. Pioneering blu-ray games, HDMI, i could go on
Re: Going Platinum #9: Marvel's Spider-Man
@mlm043 have you ever played arkham knight?
Re: Going Platinum #9: Marvel's Spider-Man
tbh it really isn’t a hard game to platinum, i think this game was one of the earliest games when platinums started becoming easier to get. The plat in this game was more about playing it long enough to complete everything vs challenging.
still a great game & better than its lukewarm sequel, and also in the top 3 spiderman games. I’d rank it as Spiderman Ps4> Spiderman PS1 > Toss up between Spiderman 2 & Spiderman Dimensions.
So yeah, it’s number one! i can’t believe im already nostalgic about it. 2018 was just yesterday, right guys?? 😢
Re: Despite Its Price, PS5 Pro Enjoyed a Very Respectable 2025 in USA
@Almost_Ghostly Because its a ripoff compared to what the original PS3 could do and was capable of back in ‘06 for 599. The PS5 Pro basically does nothing & should have been the base standard PS5 as a 2020s console to begin with. If someone is willing to spend that much for a dated and limited machine relative to its price, they might as well spend a bit more and just get a PC.
It’ll never not blow my mind how people still criticize the OG Fat PS3’s price today even, but gives the bare-minimum, all digital, PS5 Pro a pass. It’s a super underwhelming machine relative to its time period and overpriced even more
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 617
Jamie has excellent tastes; Arkham Origins is the best Arkham game
Re: Wrestler Kenny Omega Brings Street Fighter 6's Alex to Life from 17th March on PS5, PS4
just copy and paste street fighter 5s whole roster at this point
Re: Call of Duty Sales Hit 17-Year Low with Black Ops 7
Can’t blame M$ for this since COD has been dog**** since Ghosts back in 2013 with only one great game in between 2013 - 2026. People complained back then about COD games being the same but boy we didn’t know how good we had it compared to how samey they are now, i mean, black ops SEVEN - really?? seven?
Re: Fable Announced for PS5, Releases in Autumn 2026
@Leinad7 can we get some nintendo games on playstation?
Re: Anime-Infused Arcade Racer Screamer Just Looks Better and Better Ahead of PS5 Release
this looks FIRE!🔥🔥 Finally a good looking arcade racer thats actually a REAL arcade racer & it’s up to 12 players!
Re: 'A Magnificent Choice': Christopher Judge Approves God of War TV Show's Kratos Casting
Man they just kicked the OG voice actor to the curb
Re: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake Reportedly Delayed by Up to a Year
such a waste of time , this is an unnecessary remake. i hate that the ps4 wasn’t backwards compatible now we still have to deal with remaster grifting
Re: 'We Want to Honour the Halo Legacy on PlayStation': Xbox on Halo's PS5 Remake
@Toot1st Is that why Halo reach is the best halo? 🤔
Re: Razer Boss Lashes Out at Gen AI, But Says Gamers Would 'Love' AI to Streamline Dev Cycles
you try to explain to old people that AI is great when it’s used as a TOOL and they scratch their heads and call you a “smooth brain” . Meanwhile they use several tools throughout their daily lives instead of entirely doing it themselves
Re: Marathon's Slick Sci-Fi Visuals Will Look Particularly Crisp on PS5 Pro
@Sakai because of complaints . the game looks better now imo
Re: Marathon PS5 Officially Dated for 5th March, Up for Pre-Order at $40
@logicalthinker sounds good
Re: 'We Want to Honour the Halo Legacy on PlayStation': Xbox on Halo's PS5 Remake
@Scottyy lol
Re: 'We Want to Honour the Halo Legacy on PlayStation': Xbox on Halo's PS5 Remake
@Skyliner understandable, but say if someone did become a fan of them it would probably also be difficult for them to enjoy the newer games as much because of the changes
Re: 'We Want to Honour the Halo Legacy on PlayStation': Xbox on Halo's PS5 Remake
@Scottyy @freddquadros I’m sorry that you guys first experience with halo is gonna be a game made by 343/Halo studios
Re: 'We Want to Honour the Halo Legacy on PlayStation': Xbox on Halo's PS5 Remake
@Locksley this. 343 is incapable of making good Halo games; just give playstation the MCC of bungie’s games.
Re: PS Plus Premium's PS3 Game Streaming Is Currently Broken
Pretty funny that PC master race has a workaround for this better than Sonys own methods
Re: PS5 Sci-Fi Adventure Tides of Tomorrow Delayed Following 'Extensive Feedback'
@johncalmc it’s the norm these days
Re: Marathon PS5 Officially Dated for 5th March, Up for Pre-Order at $40
lol, i hope this game takes off, i really do. but it just has that impending flop aura around it.
Re: Marathon's PS5 Release Date Looks Like It's Leaked
@Areus that, and also that people struggle to have their own opinion about things