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[PurePlatinum]

I've always felt that the split is like this

Care about primarily western games? Get an Xbox
Care about a good mix of Japan/USA games? Get a PlayStation
Care about only Japanese? Get a Nintendo.

and if you care about doing IT work all the time for free, get a PC

 

[zedinen]

Ask me after GTA 6 ...

 

[HYDE]

I'm sorry, is the gen over yet? Did it reach more than 117 million units? No? Them wait before saying anything.
Right now all the have is a very close margin to the PS4, falling behind at times and going ahead at times, it won't ever sell the same amount at this point.

Kindly bugger off

They are at the top and deservedly, so quit with the semantics. They’re competing with themselves at this point.

 

[ArtHands]

Playstation has no games, which naturally makes it difficult to fit anywhere in the gaming industry.

They can try releasing their classic games on Steam to carve out a place on PC

 

[yogaflame]

Sony is still on top but what could be Sony's next move after Switch 2 unveiling and June launch? I really hope for price cut for both base Ps5 and ps5 pro. And more AA games especially reviving OG PS JRPG and action games or even those niche Sony games in the past.

 

[SteadyEvo]

lol you guys cant get enough of the ass-whopping.
yeah gamers will flock to xbox, any decade now

Gamers will flock to PC where everything but Nintendo is available. PC is an Xbox

 

[SteadyEvo]

Lol. Yeah they're going down in flames, bud.

Xbox has already been nonstop winning for decades now btw. The masses are just too dumb to see it, right?

Never said that. I own 2 ps5s so I'm not talking shit. This has been the narrative regarding MS putting games everywhere. I'm just asking the same about Sony that this particular forum has asked of MS. What's the point when the games can be had on PC. Based on the triggered responses, PS primary gamers aren't happy.

But it's all good to shit on MS for doing the exact same thing.

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[drganon]

Never said that. I own 2 ps5s so I'm not talking shit.

Yes, you are talking shit. That's why everyone is dunking on you and your shitty thread.

 

[nkill20]

I own 2 ps5s

 

[diffusionx]

I'm starting to think that not even Sony can answer this question, because they are run by total idiots.

 

[laynelane]

Never said that. I own 2 ps5s so I'm not talking shit. This has been the narrative regarding MS putting games everywhere. I'm just asking the same about Sony that this particular forum has asked of MS. What's the point when the games can be had on PC. Based on the triggered responses, PS primary gamers aren't happy.

But it's all good to shit on MS for doing the exact same thing.

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I can only speak for myself, but I'm not interested in playing on PC. And judging by the amount of people playing on consoles, I'm far from alone. As for the narrative surrounding Xbox, being able to play games on PC is not the only factor for the decline in their hardware sales (it may not even be a particularly important one). I'd say a large issue is that the brand has never had world wide appeal. Then there was stuff like this:

‘You Don’t Need An Xbox To Play Xbox,’ Microsoft Says Plainly In New Ad

“You don’t need an Xbox to play Xbox.” It’s not a new concept, but it shows how hard Microsoft is leaning into the concept of freeing Xbox Game Pass from Xbox hardware,

www.forbes.com

Plus various other issues not shared by Sony or Nintendo. You asked what sets Sony apart - imo, it's global appeal, games, features, a history of reliability, and the ecosystem. I don't see that changing because you can play some of their games on PC or because MS releases a new device. Time will tell, I suppose.

 

[nemiroff]

Idk... It's technically another walled garden. It has a decreasing value as a platform in an age where multiplatform games becomes gradually more prominent.

(With that said, I personally like its Japanese origin and wouldn't want them to go away).

 

[Gojiira]

With Switch 2s reveal and MS's rumored PC steam handheld giving gamers access to Gamepass and Sony 1st through steam, where does this leave Sony?

Why buy PS when their games can be had on Steam along with Gamepass? Nintendo has always been fine on their own. What sets Sony apart from their competitors?

Will gamers flock to the 3 in 1 Xbox pc hybrid? 3 in1 meaning Gamepass, steam and through steam Sony.

I don't have the answer but it'll interesting to see how things unfold.

Absolute delusion. Have you seen the reception yo Switch 2? Dumpster fire.
As for a Xbox Hybrid quandary, for one IF Xbox release some kind of Hybrid and you can access Steam on it, All Playstation games not specifically published on Xbox will be blocked so no Xbox wont suddenly have access to God of War or Returnal etc.
As for where this leaves PS, it leaves them exactly where they are, the leading platform in the console space with exclusives that you might…JUST might get to play on PC a year or two later.
Nintendo will be fine, they dont deserve it after the Switch 2 crap but Nintendo fans have a habit of ignoring all their bullshit so it is what it is.

 

[MrJangles]

Irrelevant. Switch 2 for first party Nintendo content and portability and PC for better hardware, multi-format support and Sony stuff, if anybody wants it, which software numbers seem to suggest they don't.

 

[dgrdsv]

About in the same place where it was?
PC is in a league of its own (and it is quite nice that PC owners don't need to buy a PS to play 4 games over a console lifecycle now) so the only real competition is happening between various console platforms.
PS5 has all games and their own 1st party which is very similar to how things were since PS1. If they'll manage to keep their market share with PS6 it will be the same outcome again.
Switch (even 2) is a "secondary" device to those who want to play "big AAA" releases so it's not actually competing with PS or Xbox as much as people think.
Xbox is the platform with the biggest question mark over itself as there doesn't seem to be any reason to choose it over PS at the moment.

 

[Boneless]

My only reason for keeping my PS5 is to play GTAVI early, it had been long gone if not for that. Useless piece of machinery.

 

[SteadyEvo]

Fair enough. I'll bump this thread in a few years if I'm still on Earth. Enjoy the circle jerk

 

[Days like these...]

They don't. I patiently await Sega's glorious return. I will bide my time with Switch 2.

 

[Topher]

Fair enough. I'll bump this thread in a few years if I'm still on Earth. Enjoy the circle jerk

If not everyone agrees with you then it is a "circle jerk". Pretty obvious this is what you are going for in starting the thread.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

That thread sure spawned a sequel

 

[laynelane]

If not everyone agrees with you then it is a "circle jerk". Pretty obvious this is what you are going for in starting the thread.

You can say that again in terms of a "circle jerk". Just saw their 'goodbye forever' post. Yeesh.

 

[Topher]

You can say that again in terms of a "circle jerk". Just saw their 'goodbye forever' post. Yeesh.

Yeah....this whole thing was staged bullshit. What a clown

 

[Xbox 360 slim]

They've got the normie crowd covered. Bascially what thye've always been. The place to play GTA, Madden, FIFA, and Call of Duty. And for the tech-stupid crowd. You know, the guys who always try to play on PC but spend 9 hours "updating drivers".

Oh and interactive movies.

 

[Jaybe]

I'll bump this thread in a few years

 

[drganon]

Fair enough. I'll bump this thread in a few years if I'm still on Earth. Enjoy the circle jerk

Maybe your alt, but you'll still be wrong.

 

[Hollywood Hitman]

As a pc guy at heart, I love my 4090 but I just like Sonys ecosystem alot, I love trophies more than achievements... Something about a Final platinum just resonates with me as Im a stats guy and enjoy seeing my gaming journeys and gettin that sweet platinum. But I buy everything, I'll pc game when I want, Ill buy a switch 2, I own a rog ally x, got my pro... I go where I feel and some games I want to go balls deep on graphics but I'm also ancient now and just drop down in my big chair grab my ps5 controller and go.

 

[JaxarGT]

I can only speak for myself, but I'm not interested in playing on PC. And judging by the amount of people playing on consoles, I'm far from alone.

Yep that's where I'm at too. I'm a father of two young boys, in my 40's and work full time hours. I don't have the time anymore for PC gaming. Console gaming 'just works' and suits my lifestyle. I realise I'm giving up superior visuals, mods, etc, but the trade off's are worth it to me.

 

[Mr Moose]

Fair enough. I'll bump this thread in a few years if I'm still on Earth. Enjoy the circle jerk

 

[Tams]

I'll bump this thread in your memory mate, don't you worry.

We'll all be able to have a good laugh.

 

[FrankWza]

Yeah....this whole thing was staged bullshit. What a clown

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