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71% of UK PS5 owners say it’s their main console, versus 48% of Xbox Series X owners, research finds
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clampzyn
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omg i wonder where did those 30m console units were? probably people bought from scalpers since their were probably desperate during those "chip" shoratage timeOh dear god what is all this post
now they saying the stocks are easing up but reality is the demand is just not high than those last 2 years
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Tiago Rodrigues
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Dude...PS5 sold 10M consoles from June to December. The fastest they ever sold consoles this gen. A third of all PS5 units happened from June to December. During those 6 months.omg i wonder where did those 30m console units were? probably people bought from scalpers since their were probably desperate during those "chip" shoratage time
But sure...demand isn't high.
Mibu no ookami
Demoted Member® Pro™
I think Sony sells 25-30 million PS5s this year if they have the supply.
Tiago Rodrigues
Member
They will also have the new model. I'm sure a lot of people will want to trade the first model for the new one. It'll probably be a bloodbath, specially with Spider-Man 2 coming out later this year, lmao. If they had 30M consoles to sell, they would sell them.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Genuine advice: if you want to troll, at least put some effort into it. "Spider-Man is not even a console seller" gives it all away.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
He is just trolling. Put him on ignore like I did and move on. No point in responding to him.
Dick Jones
Banned
Ghostwire Tokyo playable right now
You're delusionalomg i wonder where did those 30m console units were? probably people bought from scalpers since their were probably desperate during those "chip" shoratage time
i have series x and ps5de.
applies to me as well, couple reasons why i use ps5 as main console.
- it already had a huge ps4 backlog to start the gen
- exclusives in first two years, there is like no contest there.
- graphically the difference is pretty much irrelevant between platforms, so i keep using it for third party games as well, as i prefer dualsense
- expanding the storage was much cheaper compared to overpriced proprietary way ms went.
especially if you have a series s you can have like 4 games installed on the thing. good luck using that as your main system.
- delegating series x to gamepass machine, kinda conditions you to not buy anything on it.
applies to me as well, couple reasons why i use ps5 as main console.
- it already had a huge ps4 backlog to start the gen
- exclusives in first two years, there is like no contest there.
- graphically the difference is pretty much irrelevant between platforms, so i keep using it for third party games as well, as i prefer dualsense
- expanding the storage was much cheaper compared to overpriced proprietary way ms went.
especially if you have a series s you can have like 4 games installed on the thing. good luck using that as your main system.
- delegating series x to gamepass machine, kinda conditions you to not buy anything on it.
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Rykan
Member
Those numbers are very surprising. I find it hard to believe that there is already a significant amount of people that own both a Series X and a PS5. So if you own a Series X and its not your daily driver..then what is? Playstation 4 maybe? Perhaps a PC? Same goes with PS5 digital.
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Doctor Hades
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I am a multi-format gamer and have been ever since I imported a SEGA Genesis to complement my Commodore Amiga "way back in the day" (i.e. I'm old!).
However, my disappointment with the Xbox One and Xbox One X and their lack of first-party games meant that I only pre-ordered a PS5 for launch and I was perfectly happy with that (delighted actually) as I also owned a gaming PC which could play the handful of Xbox titles such as Forza Motorsport, Forza Horizon, Halo and Gears of War anyway. I always intended upgrading my then-ageing PC (i7-4770K, 16 GB, GTX 1080 Ti) but then COVID and the scalpers came along and put paid to that idea due to high prices. Sadly, my old PC was starting to struggle with newer games and in December 2021 I was finally able to buy an Xbox Series X for its MSRP (albeit in a bundle) and in stock from GAME.
I was initially impressed with the hardware and especially at how much smaller it was than my gigantic PS5 stood next to it. I then turned it on and that next-gen buzz diminished somewhat as I was greeted by a very over-familiar dashboard. But you don't look at that while playing games, right, so it wasn't that big of a deal but it did take away some of the wow-factor for me? I spent a few months playing graphically enhanced versions of my Xbox library and, ultimately, I cannot deny that I have been disappointed with the system. Don't misunderstand me; it's a fantastic piece of kit at a great piece but there is still nothing on the system that showcases how powerful this system is. I have a GamePass Ultimate subscription for PC and Xbox (so I can share saves between the systems) but most of the games are smaller indie games or cross-gen third-party games that are good but I could easily just have played them on my Xbox One X.
Hopefully, things will improve in 2023 as I haven't really used my Xbox Series X in two months now. I have also now upgraded my PC to an i5-13600KF with 32 GB of memory and an RTX 3080 graphics card so I would rather play Microsoft games (when they arrive) on that rather than my Xbox now. If I had only owned an Xbox Series X since 2020 then I would have been even more disappointed. Microsoft have been criticised for years over their lack of games for the Xbox and years later we are still waiting for them to arrive. That should never have happened but I guess they just got complacent with the success of the Xbox 360 and felt they didn't really need to compete with Sony or Nintendo...
However, my disappointment with the Xbox One and Xbox One X and their lack of first-party games meant that I only pre-ordered a PS5 for launch and I was perfectly happy with that (delighted actually) as I also owned a gaming PC which could play the handful of Xbox titles such as Forza Motorsport, Forza Horizon, Halo and Gears of War anyway. I always intended upgrading my then-ageing PC (i7-4770K, 16 GB, GTX 1080 Ti) but then COVID and the scalpers came along and put paid to that idea due to high prices. Sadly, my old PC was starting to struggle with newer games and in December 2021 I was finally able to buy an Xbox Series X for its MSRP (albeit in a bundle) and in stock from GAME.
I was initially impressed with the hardware and especially at how much smaller it was than my gigantic PS5 stood next to it. I then turned it on and that next-gen buzz diminished somewhat as I was greeted by a very over-familiar dashboard. But you don't look at that while playing games, right, so it wasn't that big of a deal but it did take away some of the wow-factor for me? I spent a few months playing graphically enhanced versions of my Xbox library and, ultimately, I cannot deny that I have been disappointed with the system. Don't misunderstand me; it's a fantastic piece of kit at a great piece but there is still nothing on the system that showcases how powerful this system is. I have a GamePass Ultimate subscription for PC and Xbox (so I can share saves between the systems) but most of the games are smaller indie games or cross-gen third-party games that are good but I could easily just have played them on my Xbox One X.
Hopefully, things will improve in 2023 as I haven't really used my Xbox Series X in two months now. I have also now upgraded my PC to an i5-13600KF with 32 GB of memory and an RTX 3080 graphics card so I would rather play Microsoft games (when they arrive) on that rather than my Xbox now. If I had only owned an Xbox Series X since 2020 then I would have been even more disappointed. Microsoft have been criticised for years over their lack of games for the Xbox and years later we are still waiting for them to arrive. That should never have happened but I guess they just got complacent with the success of the Xbox 360 and felt they didn't really need to compete with Sony or Nintendo...
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Slicker than your average
Banned
You really are one of the most embarrassing warriors on this forum. are you trying to pick up the slack from catlady and Adam?
Your little not so obvious digs are just embarrassing. Some weird analysis that people who bought the cheaper ps5 are buying less games. Is some weird win for Xbox?
And your other post jesus trying to imply that PS exclusives aren't fun and true gamers will go where the games are. Well it's not Xbox is it clown
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Mr Moose
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It's higher than Series S %... The distrust for MicroSofts digital solutions! You didn't think this through, did you?
This. But them boys will call you an anti fanboy because you speak the truth.
ChorizoPicozo
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HeisenbergFX4
Member
Owning both I can say I do play on my Series X more because I prefer the controller but I haven't had that one game that says man I am glad I had the Series X for that game
But so called "polls" can be very misleading as everyone knows
But so called "polls" can be very misleading as everyone knows
Amiga
Member
Big 3rd party games don't launch on GP. And GP has few top played exclusives. Gamers would still have to pay $70 for top franchises + GP. So a large number would rather not bother with X-Box.
SLB1904
Banned
Funny how these pools always lean to playstation
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diffusionx
Gold Member
PS5 isn’t just my main console (although I have a good PC I use as well, no desire whatsoever to play Xbox), it’s my main device period. I run all the streaming and all that through it as well, including YouTube TV. Honestly it’s quite nice having one box do it all, especially one that is fast and (mostly) smooth to use. I just wish the media remote wasn’t a cheap hunk of shit.
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Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Question: Why not use the built-in YouTube TV apps instead?
MikeM
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Nice rig my man
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
diffusionx
Gold Member
Built into what, the TV? Well, I don’t know what apps my TV has, but they are usually slower/crappier, and like I said, I like having everything in one device so I can switch to different services, or play vidya, etc.
DeepEnigma
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mansoor1980
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reinking
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I have both an XBX and an PS5 and I play the PC far more.
systemr123
Banned
Very personal opinion here (Trigger warning for green rats). We own a Series X, a Series S and Switch for my son, and a PS5. Bought the Series S for my son for Gamepass so I don't have to spend much money on games for him. But low and behold or however you say that, we all just play on the PS5 and Switch anyway. The games are better, the controllers (PS5 specifically) feel much better (Can't imagine anyone that has both saying the XBOX controller feels better), and the Series consoles are relegated to sort of: "I'm bored with everything now, lets see what's on Gamepass to fill my time for the next half hour."
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HeisenbergFX4
Member
Like you say its all opinion but I own both Series X and PS5 and I 100% prefer the Xbox controller for a number of reasons
Its just all comes down to what people prefer
FoxMcChief
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Xbox Series X is still my main console, with the PS5 being used for exclusives only.
Punished Miku
Human Rights Subscription Service
TMI dude.
systemr123
Banned
Are we turning into ERA here?
systemr123
Banned
Yep, I can't understand why you would ever prefer that controller but to each it's own (wonder how many people are going to complain that the PSVR2 controllers have the same stick placement as normal Sony controllers and not offset like XBOX controllers hehe). The main point of the story though is about the usage of the consoles
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Punished Miku
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Nope, this is DadJokes.comAre we turning into ERA here?
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
Man, I hope for MS's sake that the PC Bethesda fanbase buys this game on steam. I have no faith in the Xbox userbase to buy this game. I know i wont lmao.
Thankfully bethesda games are huge on PC so it should do 5 million easily.
Punished Miku
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They'll probably do some DLC or expansions. I'm sure they'll make their money. Game just has to be good.
Mibu no ookami
Demoted Member® Pro™
Not sure if it'll be worth trading in. Depends on if it's significantly slimmer/smaller than the PS5 DE.
They do need more than just Spider-Man 2 though.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
The bolded is the main take away that I'm getting. It's clear that people that are buying the XSS have a different approach than gamers that have the PS5 or XSX. And considering how many more XSSs were made (compared to the XSX), things can get interesting this year when it comes to game sells.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
- The majority of XGP users won't buy the game. Why would they after all when it's available on GP day one.
- 5 million on PC is realistic. It'll likely happen unless the game is a major flop (which I doubt). But is 5 million enough? I doubt it. Bethesda's last game was Skyrim, which sold more than 30 million copies 2 generations ago. If Starfield sells only 5-6 million copies in 2023, fuck!
MasterCornholio
Member
This guy doesn't learn does he?
Persecution complexes seem to be all the rage these days.
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Hobbygaming
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MS put themselves in a tricky situation. If Gamepass is underperforming in their eyes and the games aren't selling well, where do you go
Hobbygaming
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Yeah, just ignore the trolls.
My issue with 'game sales' (assuming that is what you meant) is that there is a large chunk of console gaming revenue that isn't related to full game sales and we won't get those numbers except on a quarterly basis.
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Thebonehead
Gold Member
I play PC, XsX, PS5 then switch in that order at the moment.
Re: Controllers The elite 2 with 4 backpaddles is best at moment - May change with Sonys version out in a few weeks, but I much prefer m+kb to controllers.
Topher
Identifies as young
This guy doesn't learn does he?
Persecution complexes seem to be all the rage these days.
It is weird. This hobby is meant to be for entertainment. Guys like Kagey K seem to let it make them miserable. As if these numbers somehow change anything about one's enjoyment of gaming.
All for the love of a piece of plastic.
gimmmick
Member
I think the numbers reflect people know what they want instead of which company puts out the best console.
I drive a Honda because I prefer it better than Toyota (even I know Toyota is overall the bigger and better brand in the car industry).
I prefer to game on the dual sense controller because it’s more comfortable to use than anything else imo.
I drive a Honda because I prefer it better than Toyota (even I know Toyota is overall the bigger and better brand in the car industry).
I prefer to game on the dual sense controller because it’s more comfortable to use than anything else imo.
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mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
Yeah, I wasn't talking about all gaming software revenue. Only the amount of units a game sells via physical or digital download. Revenue from actual sells matter most to me, than any other type of gaming revenue (excluding free-to-play games).
MasterCornholio
Member
Meh my console is 2 TFs less than the X and i still enjoy it immensely.
Getting worked up over a survey or freaking out over something like HOL isn't worth a ban.
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