Worth noting that this isn't just Xbox One gameplay, it's Xbox One X which is still much more powerful than the base PS4 (about 4 times the power) and a decent bit more powerful than the PS4 Pro, so we still have yet to see how it runs on the base consoles of PS4 and Xbox One (the ones that it had "issues" performing on)
For comparison, for games that were 1080p60 on the One were 4K60 on the One X, and if it was 1080p30 on the One it would be 1080p60 or 4k30 on the One X, so a pretty hefty difference.
Yeah I mean I'm sure it's better but not worth paying for the upgrade. Microsoft is upgrading their games pretty much the same as this (Forza is also going from 1080p30 on the One to 4K60 on Series X) and it's a free update..
@LiamCroft In theory: Increase in price --> increase of profit --> decrease of paid DLC and microtransactions because enough profit was made --> increase of content in-game (if you pay for more, you get more)
In reality: Increase in price --> increase of profit --> still have DLC and microtransactions --> increase profit even more --> no difference from the games you pay $60 for except the fact it costs more now
Sony hasn't created hype around this game at all, and with being a PS5 only $70 game with microtransactions it doesn't stand a chance. It'll be $20 in a couple months and still nobody will buy it.
@Deadhunter A free upgrade is good because not everyone is getting the PS5/Series X at launch.. so if you buy the game at release but on this gen consoles you can go back/continue for free with next-gen consoles after upgrading
I've seen so many people say they have these games, including me. Makes sense considering you can pick up Borderlands Handsome Collection for about $5 in most stores and Sonic Mania isn't too pricey. This is why we should just get more then 2 games, then everyone is happier. Instead Sony cheaps out.
@Abeedo I can definitely see that happening though. Sony's business choices lately compared to Microsoft could cost them the game, especially if PS5 has a steep price (judging by specs, it's not going to be cheap) and competing now with the extra competition of the Switch and Xbox's new consoles (if the rumor is true about there being a cheaper one and more expensive one more advanced than PS5, and with the addition of all their new studios for console exclusives). So it could end up like how the PS3 started out or how the Wii U was, people not wanting to upgrade for awhile and eventually going somewhere else for their games.
@JohnKarnes You say that, but I don't really see your logic or reasoning when indie games are usually under $20, so wouldn't they be deemed not worth being owned too?
And these games are not "handouts", you have to pay for these, and if you stop paying you don't get to play them anymore.
Whether you think these are good games or not, not doubt Sony really cheaped out on this one. I know these are cheap games because one of them is on gamepass and both have previously been given out on Humble Bundle. It sucks that there is no AAA game. At the very least you can't say that everybody loves these games, which is why there should be more games given out. Xbox gets 4 games a month all playable on Xbox One and always gives at the very least one AAA game, a lot of times more. Really no excuse for this, especially for how much they make off of PS Plus. If this continues, after my year membership expires it won't be renewed..
@ellsworth004 It's described as "a single-player, action-adventure title" so looks to me like it'll be single-player only (or at the very least have it be the main focus)
I think streaming will definitely be a mainline thing in the future. Internet speeds are only getting better and physical media is on the decline. However right now or even in the next 10 years I do not think it'll be mainstream. Still not everyone has fast enough internet, which is probably why lots of people are voting against it because it's the worry of quality. I too am worried about Stadia working well and everything of course, but I can see it not being an issue in the future, similar to what happened to movies.
@Knuckles-Fajita Most developers say their sales on Switch are great from what I've seen, or at least better than other consoles. Did they say sales weren't good on this (coming to another platform later isn't an example, because we know games like PUBG definitely made money)
Yeah I'll get it as long as it's $20 or less. I got it for free on steam from a friend and it's hard playing on my laptop so it'd be nice on PS4 for local play. I remember playing this and I would always get disconnected and stuff, but that when it was in early access so it probably has changed.
@Bliquid BOTW and especially Odyssey look absolutely amazing. It just doesn't have realistic graphics, and it's not trying to. I've always been a fan of "cartoony" graphics (a reason why Wind Waker is my favorite game) because it just makes the game more fun for me. I'm not saying games like Uncharted 4 don't look great too, I'm just saying games can have good graphics even though they aren't realistic.
Still don't own any VR. It's not that I can't afford it, it's just I don't have the required room to use it. Hopefully by the time I can get one VR will be better (and cheaper).
I just bought Destiny the taken king legendary edition for $20. It's downloading right now. The people at Best Buy were like dude destiny 2 is out ya know....and I do know. It looks like exactly the same game so why pay $40 more for it?
I just get the black controller. It's exactly the same thing but cheaper. And some of the colored ones are the older model too so in my mind I'd rather just buy a black for for $5. Also I think the black looks the best because it matches the PS4
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Re: Poll: Are You Buying Cyberpunk 2077?
I'm playing it on Series X, the other option doesn't work though in the poll (no matter what you type in it says invalid option)
Re: Sony on PS5's Response to Game Pass: There Is News to Come, But Not Today
@Splat I mean they also aren't charging $70 sooo
Re: This Is What Cyberpunk 2077 Looks Like on PS5 and PS4, Basically
Worth noting that this isn't just Xbox One gameplay, it's Xbox One X which is still much more powerful than the base PS4 (about 4 times the power) and a decent bit more powerful than the PS4 Pro, so we still have yet to see how it runs on the base consoles of PS4 and Xbox One (the ones that it had "issues" performing on)
For comparison, for games that were 1080p60 on the One were 4K60 on the One X, and if it was 1080p30 on the One it would be 1080p60 or 4k30 on the One X, so a pretty hefty difference.
Re: Cross-Save Between PS4 and PS5 Games Is Up to Developers
Will this require PS Plus though? I know on Xbox it works because there is free cloud storage,
Re: Poll: What's Your New PlayStation Trophy Level?
Mine hasn't changed, I'm still level 12
Re: Spider-Man PS5 vs PS4 Comparison Shows Off a Generational Leap
Yeah I mean I'm sure it's better but not worth paying for the upgrade. Microsoft is upgrading their games pretty much the same as this (Forza is also going from 1080p30 on the One to 4K60 on Series X) and it's a free update..
Re: Golly! We've Sure Missed Sackboy Costumes Inspired by PlayStation Heroes
@LiamCroft In theory: Increase in price --> increase of profit --> decrease of paid DLC and microtransactions because enough profit was made --> increase of content in-game (if you pay for more, you get more)
In reality: Increase in price --> increase of profit --> still have DLC and microtransactions --> increase profit even more --> no difference from the games you pay $60 for except the fact it costs more now
Re: Golly! We've Sure Missed Sackboy Costumes Inspired by PlayStation Heroes
All these new $70 games still have "Digitial Deluxe Editions"... why did the price get raised again if nothing has changed?
Re: PS5 Fans Are Curious if $70 Destruction AllStars Has Microtransactions
This game is going to be dead on arrival...
Sony hasn't created hype around this game at all, and with being a PS5 only $70 game with microtransactions it doesn't stand a chance. It'll be $20 in a couple months and still nobody will buy it.
Re: Yakuza: Like a Dragon PS5 Version Coming March 2021, Free Upgrade Confirmed
It's enhanced on Series X at launch though right?
Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Brings the Force to PS5 and PS4 Next Spring
@Deadhunter A free upgrade is good because not everyone is getting the PS5/Series X at launch.. so if you buy the game at release but on this gen consoles you can go back/continue for free with next-gen consoles after upgrading
Re: The Internet Has Decided on a Name for Cyberpunk 2077's Platinum Trophy
@get2sammyb breathtaking, not beautiful again
Re: Richie's Plank Experience Is Not a PSVR Game for People Scared of Heights
I think it's exactly for people scared of heights. Makes it exciting.
Re: June 2019's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
I've seen so many people say they have these games, including me. Makes sense considering you can pick up Borderlands Handsome Collection for about $5 in most stores and Sonic Mania isn't too pricey. This is why we should just get more then 2 games, then everyone is happier. Instead Sony cheaps out.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for June 2019?
@Jimmy_G_Buckets How is this essentially free at all? You need to pay for these games, and if you stop paying you lose the games..
Re: Yakuza Director Looks to Focus on PS4 'For a While Longer' Even After PS5 Launches
@Abeedo I can definitely see that happening though. Sony's business choices lately compared to Microsoft could cost them the game, especially if PS5 has a steep price (judging by specs, it's not going to be cheap) and competing now with the extra competition of the Switch and Xbox's new consoles (if the rumor is true about there being a cheaper one and more expensive one more advanced than PS5, and with the addition of all their new studios for console exclusives). So it could end up like how the PS3 started out or how the Wii U was, people not wanting to upgrade for awhile and eventually going somewhere else for their games.
Re: PS Plus May 2019 PS4 Games Announced
@JohnKarnes You say that, but I don't really see your logic or reasoning when indie games are usually under $20, so wouldn't they be deemed not worth being owned too?
And these games are not "handouts", you have to pay for these, and if you stop paying you don't get to play them anymore.
Re: PS Plus May 2019 PS4 Games Announced
Whether you think these are good games or not, not doubt Sony really cheaped out on this one. I know these are cheap games because one of them is on gamepass and both have previously been given out on Humble Bundle. It sucks that there is no AAA game. At the very least you can't say that everybody loves these games, which is why there should be more games given out. Xbox gets 4 games a month all playable on Xbox One and always gives at the very least one AAA game, a lot of times more. Really no excuse for this, especially for how much they make off of PS Plus. If this continues, after my year membership expires it won't be renewed..
Re: God of War Superfan Wins Guinness World Record for Largest Memorabilia Collection
I don't really understand collecting that much stuff of a certain series, but hey if it makes him happy go for it!
Re: Oh No! PS4 Exclusive Gun in Destiny 2 Accidentally for Sale on Xbox and PC
You can purchase it on PC/Xbox but you can't equip it
Re: Guide: When Is the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Live Stream?
@ellsworth004 It's described as "a single-player, action-adventure title" so looks to me like it'll be single-player only (or at the very least have it be the main focus)
Source: https://www.starwars.com/news/ea-play-2018-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-star-wars-battlefront-ii
Re: Angry Birds VR Flies to PlayStation VR This Week
Any word on price for PSVR? If it's $15-$20 like it is on Steam I'll pick it up, but it'd be a pass for $29.99+.
Re: Poll: Do You Think Google Stadia and Streaming Are the Future of Video Games?
I think streaming will definitely be a mainline thing in the future. Internet speeds are only getting better and physical media is on the decline. However right now or even in the next 10 years I do not think it'll be mainstream. Still not everyone has fast enough internet, which is probably why lots of people are voting against it because it's the worry of quality. I too am worried about Stadia working well and everything of course, but I can see it not being an issue in the future, similar to what happened to movies.
Re: Guide: All PSVR Aim Controller Compatible Games
@Imagremlin Well guess what happened today!
Re: Black Friday 2018: Annual PS Plus Subs Discounted by 20 Per Cent
At Best Buy for Black Friday it's going to be $39.99, and it's digital too so it's what I'm going to do.
Re: Floor Kids, a Breakdancing Rhythm Game, Drops onto PS4 Later This Month
@Knuckles-Fajita Most developers say their sales on Switch are great from what I've seen, or at least better than other consoles. Did they say sales weren't good on this (coming to another platform later isn't an example, because we know games like PUBG definitely made money)
Re: Poll: Arthur Morgan vs. John Marston - Who's the Better Red Dead Redemption Lead?
Wow 76 votes and it's 50/50
Re: Talking Point: Was Bethesda's Press Conference Brilliant or a Bust?
I think it was a lot better than I expected and it was pretty enjoyable overall in my opinion
Re: Grand Theft Auto V Is Officially the Best Selling Game Ever
Tetris and Minecraft sold better than Wii Sports. Just Wii Sports still is the best selling game sold on a single console.
Re: Guide: PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X - Which One Should You Buy?
If you don't have a 4K TV buy neither. Just buy a PS4 Slim like I did.
Re: Party Brawler Gang Beasts May Finally Be Coming to PS4
Yeah I'll get it as long as it's $20 or less. I got it for free on steam from a friend and it's hard playing on my laptop so it'd be nice on PS4 for local play. I remember playing this and I would always get disconnected and stuff, but that when it was in early access so it probably has changed.
Re: Deals: PlayStation Plus Subs Are Now Uber-Cheap on Amazon
Was just going to buy a 12 month in December, but I'll just snatch this
Re: Trophies Can Finally Earn You Cold Hard Cash
Sad there's only 12 a year but this is still a lot better
Re: No Loot Boxes in Monster Hunter: World, Dev Says It Wants the Game to Be Rewarding
Great news, this shows how little everyone wants loot boxes, especially for games like this.
Re: Gran Turismo Sport Grabs a PlayStation VR Bundle for the Holidays
I would buy it, but I do not have the space for VR or else I would've had it awhile ago.
Re: Maybe Don't Buy Star Wars Battlefront 2 at Launch
I'll buy at the $30 mark at most. I only paid $20 for the first battlefront and don't see a huge reason to upgrade for $60
Re: Round Up: What Did Sony Announce During Its Paris Games Week 2017 Press Conference?
I'm the most excited for Spider-Man
Re: Talking Point: What Free November 2017 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
I would love Last of Us or Heavy Rain since I haven't played either
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 192
Super Mario Odyssey!!!!
Re: Microsoft Says Single Player Games Are Becoming Complicated
@Bliquid BOTW and especially Odyssey look absolutely amazing. It just doesn't have realistic graphics, and it's not trying to. I've always been a fan of "cartoony" graphics (a reason why Wind Waker is my favorite game) because it just makes the game more fun for me. I'm not saying games like Uncharted 4 don't look great too, I'm just saying games can have good graphics even though they aren't realistic.
Re: Most Video Game Projects Fail on Kickstarter
Never backed any project. I've never seen anything that I'm so interested in to do so. It just doesn't seem worth it to me in the end
Re: Review: The Invisible Hours (PS4)
@Dange $30 in the US so it should be £30 or less.
Re: Deals: Celebrate PlayStation VR's Anniversary with Big NA Sale
Still don't own any VR. It's not that I can't afford it, it's just I don't have the required room to use it. Hopefully by the time I can get one VR will be better (and cheaper).
Re: Nintendo Switch Not Affecting PS4's Sales, Says Sony
Bought a PS4 last month but got a Switch in April, and they are two completely different systems.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 187
Been playing Xenoblade Chronicles 3D on my New 2DS XL and also Splatoon 2 trying to complete the story with all weapons
Re: Grand Theft Auto V Is The Best-Selling Game of All Time
I've never played any GTA games
Re: Destiny 2 Clans Won't Be Up and Running for 'Several Days'
@BladeRider Enough to be worth over $40 more? I don't think so....
Also my friends have the first Destiny not the the second one so I can play with them.
Re: Destiny 2 Clans Won't Be Up and Running for 'Several Days'
I just bought Destiny the taken king legendary edition for $20. It's downloading right now. The people at Best Buy were like dude destiny 2 is out ya know....and I do know. It looks like exactly the same game so why pay $40 more for it?
Re: Sony's Announced Some Killer New PS4 Controller Colours
I just get the black controller. It's exactly the same thing but cheaper. And some of the colored ones are the older model too so in my mind I'd rather just buy a black for for $5. Also I think the black looks the best because it matches the PS4
Re: Poll: Are You Loving Uncharted: The Lost Legacy on PS4?
I actually just picked up Uncharted 4 in the PS4 Bundle today, a few hours ago. So yeah I'm playing that.