@DennisReynolds Funny how many are forgetting that. Apparently a game of the year contender isn't enough for the crowd that only plays 1st party titles.
@OldGamer999 Interesting. PS5 has been my main for the last 4 years with Series S and Switch filling in the blanks. The Xbox is like 90% 360 games. My original plan when I got back into games in general was to stick with PS3 and reject modern games. That didn't last...!
@NEStalgia If the PS6 is significantly better then I'll just trade the PS5 Pro in for it like I'll do with my base PS5 for the pro. Or like how I traded my PS4 Pro in for PS5. Instant 50-60% savings.
People are taking this whole thing weirdly personally. It's a niche console that isn't priced for the mass-market. No one is being required or forced to upgrade.
@themightyant Sad that so many don't realize this. Pro is a high-end/enthusiast offering and it costs more because Sony isn't expecting it to sell as much as the base. PS6 will be a mass-market console and will be priced accordingly.
@Ryu_Niiyama Right. Obviously, people have the power of choice. It just seems like the hysterics have been turned up to 11 here. I'm not too worried about PS6 pricing because it's a different sales model. PS5 Pro is the enthusiast console while PS6 will be for the mass-market.
FOMO has hit this site hard. People saying they neither want nor need it, and that's obviously fine. But they seem offended and hurt because...? No one's making you buy one.
@IOI PS5 was able to brute-force 60 fps or lock the framerate in many games that didn't get official PS5 patches like Blue Reflection, Actraiser Renaissance, Disaster Report, and others.
It's always good to cover several segments of the market. The people who don't care about graphics and performance can stick to the base model, and the people who do can upgrade. People with physical games can get a disc drive, those without don't have to.
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Re: How To Pre-Order PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection
I'll try for the regular Pro. Kind of scared at how much the 30th Anniversary bundle costs considering it comes with two controllers.
Re: State of Play Confirmed for Tomorrow, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
@DennisReynolds Funny how many are forgetting that. Apparently a game of the year contender isn't enough for the crowd that only plays 1st party titles.
Re: Scalpers Want $10k to Try to Buy You a 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro
@NoHope Username checks out
Re: State of Play Confirmed for Tomorrow, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
People here will be upset no matter what's announced.
Re: Scalpers Want $10k to Try to Buy You a 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro
Please report any eBay listings like this because they're against the terms of service. Sellers cannot sell something they don't have.
Re: Jaw-Dropping 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Console and Accessories Will Bankrupt You
@themightyant The slim and pro bundles come with a matching gray disc drive cover, per PlayStation Direct.
Re: State of Play Rumoured for This Month As Sony Looks Set to Skip PS Showcase in 2024
@OldGamer999 Interesting. PS5 has been my main for the last 4 years with Series S and Switch filling in the blanks. The Xbox is like 90% 360 games. My original plan when I got back into games in general was to stick with PS3 and reject modern games. That didn't last...!
Re: State of Play Rumoured for This Month As Sony Looks Set to Skip PS Showcase in 2024
Do people only play first-party titles on PlayStation?
Re: Feature: PS5 Pro's Been Clowned on By the Entire Internet, and the Memes Will Make You Laugh
@LifeGirl Still plenty of time for announcements. Especially with a State of Play rumored to happen on the 24th.
Re: Feature: PS5 Pro's Been Clowned on By the Entire Internet, and the Memes Will Make You Laugh
@AdamNovice Not to mention multiple articles on PureXbox and NintendoLife
Re: Feature: PS5 Pro's Been Clowned on By the Entire Internet, and the Memes Will Make You Laugh
The entire Internet?!
Re: Prospective PS5 Pro Buyers Cause Disc Drives to Sell Out
@NEStalgia If the PS6 is significantly better then I'll just trade the PS5 Pro in for it like I'll do with my base PS5 for the pro. Or like how I traded my PS4 Pro in for PS5. Instant 50-60% savings.
Re: Prospective PS5 Pro Buyers Cause Disc Drives to Sell Out
@xDD90x IIRC the presentation said the Pro is the same width as the slim but is as tall as the base PS5.
Re: Lack of Competition from Xbox Partly Why PS5 Pro Is $700, Says Analyst
@KoopaTheGamer But the Pro isn't mass-market like PS6 will be. Different sales models. It's an optional upgrade.
Re: Lack of Competition from Xbox Partly Why PS5 Pro Is $700, Says Analyst
@Jamesblob It's insane how people are melting down about an optional system "Locked into the Pro" one said. How?! 😂
Re: Lack of Competition from Xbox Partly Why PS5 Pro Is $700, Says Analyst
People are taking this whole thing weirdly personally. It's a niche console that isn't priced for the mass-market. No one is being required or forced to upgrade.
Re: Prospective PS5 Pro Buyers Cause Surge in Disc Drive Sales
@themightyant Sad that so many don't realize this. Pro is a high-end/enthusiast offering and it costs more because Sony isn't expecting it to sell as much as the base. PS6 will be a mass-market console and will be priced accordingly.
Re: Prospective PS5 Pro Buyers Cause Surge in Disc Drive Sales
Imagine complaining about anti-consumer practices and overpriced hardware and then saying you're switching to Nintendo
Re: PS5 Pro Can Run PS4 Games Better Via Improved Backwards Compatibility
@Ryu_Niiyama Right. Obviously, people have the power of choice. It just seems like the hysterics have been turned up to 11 here. I'm not too worried about PS6 pricing because it's a different sales model. PS5 Pro is the enthusiast console while PS6 will be for the mass-market.
Re: Despite Price Point, Analyst Firm Expects PS5 Pro to Sell Like PS4 Pro
People will buy it. Gloomers and doomers said that the Portal wouldn't sell and it did incredibly well.
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
@LN78 That is a good point. It will be interesting to see what the sales and consumer sentiment are. I keep forgetting this is a UK-based site, also.
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
@CrashBandicoat Good for you. Want a cookie?
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
FOMO has hit this site hard. People saying they neither want nor need it, and that's obviously fine. But they seem offended and hurt because...? No one's making you buy one.
Re: All PS5 Pro Compatible Games
Obviously more are coming
Re: How to Pre-Order PS5 Pro
Have people calmed down to realize that they... GASP... don't have to buy it and aren't being required to?
Re: How to Pre-Order PS5 Pro
I'll be the first (and maybe only) in line!
Re: PS5 Pro Can Run PS4 Games Better Via Improved Backwards Compatibility
@IOI PS5 was able to brute-force 60 fps or lock the framerate in many games that didn't get official PS5 patches like Blue Reflection, Actraiser Renaissance, Disaster Report, and others.
https://www.backwards-compatible.com/search/?improved=1&
Re: PS5 Pro Can Run PS4 Games Better Via Improved Backwards Compatibility
@Ryu_Niiyama $400-$500 is still relatively expensive for Nintendo who is consistently 2-3 generations behind in tech.
Re: PS5 Pro Can Run PS4 Games Better Via Improved Backwards Compatibility
@IOI Many PS4 games did get a boost, but those were mostly first party or ones that didn't have locked framerates.
Re: PS5 Pro Can Run PS4 Games Better Via Improved Backwards Compatibility
Might be time to sell my Series S, which would cover even more of the cost of the Pro!
Re: All PS5 Pro Compatible Games
I'm hoping some PS4 games get FPS boosts.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
@IntrepidWombat Then what's the point of spending $900-$1,200 on a PC if I'm still going to keep the PS5?
Re: Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
@KillerBoy And re-buy the 400 games I have on my PS5? Don't make me laugh.
Re: Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
It's always good to cover several segments of the market. The people who don't care about graphics and performance can stick to the base model, and the people who do can upgrade. People with physical games can get a disc drive, those without don't have to.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
@Kelrics90 Okay, there's one part. Still need a quality CPU, motherboard, RAM, and power supply. On top of having to re-buy games.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
@IntrepidWombat Still need to re-buy all your games.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
"Just buy a $1,200 PC that also doesn't come with a disc drive, $100 mouse, $150 in keyboard, and $200 monitor instead!"
You guys crack me up!
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
Loving all the doom and gloom.
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
"Why not switch to PC?!?!"
Re-buying my library of ~400 games alone would cost FAR more than the PS5 Pro. Not to mention having to buy the PC, monitor, and peripherals.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
I'll be preordering! Trading in/selling my base PS5 covers more than half of the cost.