Anyone else not impressed with the PS5 so far?
Discussion
Welshbeef said:
Radec said:
Exactly Sony has more exclusives and better IP's , doesn't matter if the Xbox has better specs, they will lose the war just like the did last generation and the one before.
The PS4 won the last generation - but didn’t MS win the PS2/3 era?That said at the time I had a 360 and a PS3 I guess if your a gamer then you can pick up both if you wish.
The 360/PS3 generation was much closer. The 360 enjoyed a very successful start due to multiple factors, but the PS3 enjoyed a successful mid/late life and it nudged ahead in overall sales - 87million to the 360's 84million. The Wii sold over 100 million though.
That was the closest that MS has been to being on top for a console gen.
Doesn’t that PS5 have ray tracing? Is that pretty much as cutting edge as you can get in terms of graphics?
The tech demo for unreal engine is insane looking.
https://youtu.be/qC5KtatMcUw
The tech demo for unreal engine is insane looking.
https://youtu.be/qC5KtatMcUw
anarki said:
The PS2 still holds the record for the most consoles ever sold (155 million) it dominated. The original Xbox sold 24 million for comparison.
The 360/PS3 generation was much closer. The 360 enjoyed a very successful start due to multiple factors, but the PS3 enjoyed a successful mid/late life and it nudged ahead in overall sales - 87million to the 360's 84million. The Wii sold over 100 million though.
That was the closest that MS has been to being on top for a console gen.
Reminds me I’ve got the Wii in the loft still The 360/PS3 generation was much closer. The 360 enjoyed a very successful start due to multiple factors, but the PS3 enjoyed a successful mid/late life and it nudged ahead in overall sales - 87million to the 360's 84million. The Wii sold over 100 million though.
That was the closest that MS has been to being on top for a console gen.
Tennis and bowling superb games.
anarki said:
I won't be buying either console on launch to be honest. I have done in the past (Dreamcast, Original Xbox, Xbox 360 and PS4)
I tend to find it takes a while before consoles become saturated with games to play (the ones that appeal to me at least)
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+1I tend to find it takes a while before consoles become saturated with games to play (the ones that appeal to me at least)
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If GTA6 is released and gets rave reviews, ill buy a PS5. But till then, like you, will wait. No rush.
I’ve been loyal to the PlayStation, had them all 1 through to 4 despite the fact pretty much all of my mates are on Xbox.
I’ve become very apathetic to recent console games. A lot of the popular games are boring, repetitive, linear story games that more attuned to a movie watching experience. See Horizon, God of War etc...
I find myself cycling through the same games until I get bored - Skyrim, Overwatch, GTA 5, COD etc.
Recently just built my own gaming PC which I think is opening up more opportunities. Probably will get a PS5 at some point but not until some of the bigger game releases come out.
I’ve become very apathetic to recent console games. A lot of the popular games are boring, repetitive, linear story games that more attuned to a movie watching experience. See Horizon, God of War etc...
I find myself cycling through the same games until I get bored - Skyrim, Overwatch, GTA 5, COD etc.
Recently just built my own gaming PC which I think is opening up more opportunities. Probably will get a PS5 at some point but not until some of the bigger game releases come out.
MikeM6 said:
Radec said:
Exactly Sony has more exclusives and better IP's , doesn't matter if the Xbox has better specs, they will lose the war just like the did last generation and the one before.
What's all the 'war' nonsense?Edited by Radec on Monday 8th June 16:53
I find the controllers make a big difference and for me and my grip I vastly prefer the Xbox throughout all versions.
The online setup of MS is from my experience a big leap ahead of Sony.
I enjoy Halo, Forza, project Gotham racing (should make a comeback)
Sensible soccer too a classic.
The online setup of MS is from my experience a big leap ahead of Sony.
I enjoy Halo, Forza, project Gotham racing (should make a comeback)
Sensible soccer too a classic.
anarki said:
I won't be buying either console on launch to be honest. I have done in the past (Dreamcast, Original Xbox, Xbox 360 and PS4)
I tend to find it takes a while before consoles become saturated with games to play (the ones that appeal to me at least)
The PS4 is a good example of this, very few games I fancied playing in the first 18 months of its launch, so I ended up selling it. I've recently just picked up one due to their being a dozen or so games I really want to play on it. To some this may seem bonkers as there is a new gen round the corner, but for me it means I get a console thats had any bugs ironed out (hardware wise) and a lot of the games are cheap to buy.
My new strategy going forwards is to wait at least a year to see how things are panning out. I did this with the switch, picked one up about a year after launch, as i could see the direction it was heading and the games that were either out for it, or coming out, I really liked the look of.
I'm not a die hard fanboy of any company but the Xbox One really didn't appeal to me as the majority of its games are available on the PC (I have a decent PC). I buy a console for its games and the Playstation, at least in my opinion, has the better exclusive titles that aren't availble to play elsewhere. If that is the case with the next gen, then I'll grab a PS5.
I agree - the last console that I bought at release was the Dreamcast. It was a great machine and got me back into console gaming.I tend to find it takes a while before consoles become saturated with games to play (the ones that appeal to me at least)
The PS4 is a good example of this, very few games I fancied playing in the first 18 months of its launch, so I ended up selling it. I've recently just picked up one due to their being a dozen or so games I really want to play on it. To some this may seem bonkers as there is a new gen round the corner, but for me it means I get a console thats had any bugs ironed out (hardware wise) and a lot of the games are cheap to buy.
My new strategy going forwards is to wait at least a year to see how things are panning out. I did this with the switch, picked one up about a year after launch, as i could see the direction it was heading and the games that were either out for it, or coming out, I really liked the look of.
I'm not a die hard fanboy of any company but the Xbox One really didn't appeal to me as the majority of its games are available on the PC (I have a decent PC). I buy a console for its games and the Playstation, at least in my opinion, has the better exclusive titles that aren't availble to play elsewhere. If that is the case with the next gen, then I'll grab a PS5.
Then I moved to the OG Xbox after it had been out for a while ... I liked the built in HDD/ethernet and the fact that it was moddable by that stage.
After that, on to the PS3 after it had been out for about a year and was about to be replaced with the model without PS2 BC and SACD support. A great machine but never really fully utilised except by a couple of titles.
After that, I got a PS4 Pro when it started to get discounted deals. Another good machine but with shortcomings such that I have kept my PS3 around (and even bought a Super Slim Model for my second setup).
I'll give it at least 12 months (probably 18) before I think of getting into next gen. By that stage the PS5 may well have addressed some of the issues I have with it and it's architecture may have proved to be useful. But as far as I can see, the Xbox Series X is looking better at launch, at least based on what details we know.
anarki said:
The PS2 still holds the record for the most consoles ever sold (155 million) it dominated. The original Xbox sold 24 million for comparison.
The 360/PS3 generation was much closer. The 360 enjoyed a very successful start due to multiple factors, but the PS3 enjoyed a successful mid/late life and it nudged ahead in overall sales - 87million to the 360's 84million. The Wii sold over 100 million though.
That was the closest that MS has been to being on top for a console gen.
The Xbox lost out in total sales largely because the Japanese wouldn't buy it.The 360/PS3 generation was much closer. The 360 enjoyed a very successful start due to multiple factors, but the PS3 enjoyed a successful mid/late life and it nudged ahead in overall sales - 87million to the 360's 84million. The Wii sold over 100 million though.
That was the closest that MS has been to being on top for a console gen.
The PS3 at launch was a bit of a disaster .... overpriced and late and quite polarising design. However it was a technical tour de force, at least the initial model was. They cut out large chunks of functionality later on to compete price-wise with Xbox360.
On the other hand, the Xbox 360 was pretty crude technical wise but it was first to market and cheaper. And because of the complicated design of the PS3 very little took advantage of its power and in fact, most PS3 games ended up being inferior ports from XB360 originals.
I will buy the PS5 for no reason other than I have a PS4, PS3, PS1..... A few of my friends have (or will get) both systems so that makes no difference to me. Both consoles will be powerful enough to make the gaming a step up from the PS4 so I am looking forward to it, I just hope the games are ready at launch as like a poster above there is nothing that I want to play on it on release...
Jasandjules said:
I will buy the PS5 for no reason other than I have a PS4, PS3, PS1..... A few of my friends have (or will get) both systems so that makes no difference to me. Both consoles will be powerful enough to make the gaming a step up from the PS4 so I am looking forward to it, I just hope the games are ready at launch as like a poster above there is nothing that I want to play on it on release...
Don’t you like Halo or Project Gotham racing etc?Lucas Ayde said:
The Xbox lost out in total sales largely because the Japanese wouldn't buy it.
The PS3 at launch was a bit of a disaster .... overpriced and late and quite polarising design. However it was a technical tour de force, at least the initial model was. They cut out large chunks of functionality later on to compete price-wise with Xbox360.
On the other hand, the Xbox 360 was pretty crude technical wise but it was first to market and cheaper. And because of the complicated design of the PS3 very little took advantage of its power and in fact, most PS3 games ended up being inferior ports from XB360 originals.
The 360 had a disastrous start with the red ring shambles though, the brand is likely only around today because they decided to take a massive financial hit and replaced the consoles free of charge. The One also had one of the worst reveals of all time, with someone high up actually thinking that telling people they couldn't resell games and needed a Kinect plugged in at all times would be selling points.The PS3 at launch was a bit of a disaster .... overpriced and late and quite polarising design. However it was a technical tour de force, at least the initial model was. They cut out large chunks of functionality later on to compete price-wise with Xbox360.
On the other hand, the Xbox 360 was pretty crude technical wise but it was first to market and cheaper. And because of the complicated design of the PS3 very little took advantage of its power and in fact, most PS3 games ended up being inferior ports from XB360 originals.
A Winner Is You said:
Lucas Ayde said:
The Xbox lost out in total sales largely because the Japanese wouldn't buy it.
The PS3 at launch was a bit of a disaster .... overpriced and late and quite polarising design. However it was a technical tour de force, at least the initial model was. They cut out large chunks of functionality later on to compete price-wise with Xbox360.
On the other hand, the Xbox 360 was pretty crude technical wise but it was first to market and cheaper. And because of the complicated design of the PS3 very little took advantage of its power and in fact, most PS3 games ended up being inferior ports from XB360 originals.
The 360 had a disastrous start with the red ring shambles though, the brand is likely only around today because they decided to take a massive financial hit and replaced the consoles free of charge. The One also had one of the worst reveals of all time, with someone high up actually thinking that telling people they couldn't resell games and needed a Kinect plugged in at all times would be selling points.The PS3 at launch was a bit of a disaster .... overpriced and late and quite polarising design. However it was a technical tour de force, at least the initial model was. They cut out large chunks of functionality later on to compete price-wise with Xbox360.
On the other hand, the Xbox 360 was pretty crude technical wise but it was first to market and cheaper. And because of the complicated design of the PS3 very little took advantage of its power and in fact, most PS3 games ended up being inferior ports from XB360 originals.
Edited by p1stonhead on Monday 8th June 19:44
p1stonhead said:
A Winner Is You said:
Lucas Ayde said:
The Xbox lost out in total sales largely because the Japanese wouldn't buy it.
The PS3 at launch was a bit of a disaster .... overpriced and late and quite polarising design. However it was a technical tour de force, at least the initial model was. They cut out large chunks of functionality later on to compete price-wise with Xbox360.
On the other hand, the Xbox 360 was pretty crude technical wise but it was first to market and cheaper. And because of the complicated design of the PS3 very little took advantage of its power and in fact, most PS3 games ended up being inferior ports from XB360 originals.
The 360 had a disastrous start with the red ring shambles though, the brand is likely only around today because they decided to take a massive financial hit and replaced the consoles free of charge. The One also had one of the worst reveals of all time, with someone high up actually thinking that telling people they couldn't resell games and needed a Kinect plugged in at all times would be selling points.The PS3 at launch was a bit of a disaster .... overpriced and late and quite polarising design. However it was a technical tour de force, at least the initial model was. They cut out large chunks of functionality later on to compete price-wise with Xbox360.
On the other hand, the Xbox 360 was pretty crude technical wise but it was first to market and cheaper. And because of the complicated design of the PS3 very little took advantage of its power and in fact, most PS3 games ended up being inferior ports from XB360 originals.
Edited by p1stonhead on Monday 8th June 19:44
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