This is why I'm glad I moved to PC being my primary gaming platform, with my Switch and PS5 mainly for exclusives. I've been building my Steam library for years.
I agree, the price point is just plain ridiculous for what the console is offering. The big thing for me is the Pro is still a console, and paying a price like that for a console is absurd, even if you're hardcore.
You can do so much more with a higher-end PC compared to a console. For that price you can get a really nice PC that can not only just run a lot of modern games with the bells and whistles, but emulation, older games that were out on a console generation that the PS5 doesn't support, and more since come on, it's a PC. You don't need to spend thousands to build a PC that can handle ray tracing and 60fps.
I love Playstation, I grew up with them along with PC and Nintendo, but I just can't justify what the Pro offers over the base PS5 for that price.
I've always liked the PS5's design. The black interior and white shell was always unique looking for a console. I even have the Splatoon Switch OLED and the white dock looks really nice.
I think the next time I build a new PC, I may go for a white case, cause it's nice and really brightens the space up a bit more.
The artist's versions are a massive improvement. They feel like they have more of a visual personality instead of just being bland as hell.
I told a friend that all of the character's design in Concord just look like Guardians of the Galaxy movie rejects.
This is why Overwatch's character designs are top notch, they're all easily distinguishable and their look/outfits fit really well with their personalities/roles.
@MrMagic The article does state that Shadow is an expansion and it was the only thing above Astro at time of writing. I'm just bringing up what the article says for comparison's sake.
I remember watching my friend in high school play the first Warhammer Space Marina game. Looked really cool, I never got to play it personally, but I definitely want to check out this sequel.
Kinda reminds me of an exploit in Rainbow Six Vegas 2 that I remember doing to get XP really fast. If I remember right, it involved the player triggering an infinite respawn with the enemies.
I got these games along with a whole slew of other Lego games from a bundle a few weeks ago, and I never played a Lego game before. I have the first Lego Harry Potter installed on my Steam Deck, just need to get around to giving it a shot.
Nah, I don't see consoles as a whole dying any time soon.
There's a lot of people out there where their only exposure to games is the console they have on their shelf, and if an exclusive game is releasing on PC, it means nothing to them.
I'll try the game if it goes free-to-play just for the hell of it, but I'm not surprised the game has some terrible sale numbers. The gameplay seems fine but the characters all look like Guardian of the Galaxy rejects and the dialogue is that horrible MCU written dialogue.
I genuinely doubt Sony signed a super secret, under the table deal to have it stay off of Xbox. Like the article says, when Sony signs a deal to keep a game console exclusive, they usually detail it in ads etc.
This just sounds like leakers trying to stir up drama.
I'd give it a pretty solid 8.5, or even an 8.7. Chapter 3 has way too many areas where you're running around an empty area for too long since a lot of the areas are too big. It's something that Chapter 3 only suffers from. Chapters 1, 2 and 4 (where I'm at at the time of writing) don't have that problem.
Game looks great, stutters are definitely not great (I have some mods to help with stutters that I haven't tested yet on PC), combat is fun. Bosses are pretty fun too. I'm having a lot of fun so far.
I joked about this on Reddit, since it's via a guy's Patreon.
"Oh shoot, I'm losing Patrons, how I can rope 'em back in"
Draws card from deck
"Looks like Bloodborne is back on the menu boys"
Jokes aside, I just want a PC port, cause then I would love to play through the game. I played the PS4 version via PS5 a few years ago but never kept at it, since this was before Soulsborne games clicked for me.
Hit and miss is what I felt from watching gameplay videos. Some things are cool, other things are kinda eh. Good game to get when it's on sale, I guess.
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Re: Powerpuff Girls Finally Confirmed for MultiVersus When Season 3 Begins on PS5, PS4
The alternate costumes look really good. They look fun to play as well
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
Hopefully Astro's digital sales are better, I really want the game to succeed.
Re: Zany PS Plus Oddity Mister Mosquito Is an Unmissable PS5, PS4 Addition
This is such a goofy game, but it's a fun little time.
Re: PS5 Players Choose Performance Mode 75% of the Time
Always performance. I'd rather sacrifice a few bells and whistles in the graphic department in favor of a locked 60 fps.
Re: Lack of Competition from Xbox Partly Why PS5 Pro Is $700, Says Analyst
This is why I'm glad I moved to PC being my primary gaming platform, with my Switch and PS5 mainly for exclusives. I've been building my Steam library for years.
Praise be to Gaben.
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
I agree, the price point is just plain ridiculous for what the console is offering. The big thing for me is the Pro is still a console, and paying a price like that for a console is absurd, even if you're hardcore.
You can do so much more with a higher-end PC compared to a console. For that price you can get a really nice PC that can not only just run a lot of modern games with the bells and whistles, but emulation, older games that were out on a console generation that the PS5 doesn't support, and more since come on, it's a PC. You don't need to spend thousands to build a PC that can handle ray tracing and 60fps.
I love Playstation, I grew up with them along with PC and Nintendo, but I just can't justify what the Pro offers over the base PS5 for that price.
Re: Gallery: PS5 Pro Is Looking Sleek in These Official Shots
I've always liked the PS5's design. The black interior and white shell was always unique looking for a console. I even have the Splatoon Switch OLED and the white dock looks really nice.
I think the next time I build a new PC, I may go for a white case, cause it's nice and really brightens the space up a bit more.
Re: Freelance Artist Attempts to Redesign PS5, PC Flop Concord's Cast
The artist's versions are a massive improvement. They feel like they have more of a visual personality instead of just being bland as hell.
I told a friend that all of the character's design in Concord just look like Guardians of the Galaxy movie rejects.
This is why Overwatch's character designs are top notch, they're all easily distinguishable and their look/outfits fit really well with their personalities/roles.
Re: Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
I find it ridiculous that the base Pro console doesn't even come with a disc drive and it'll cost an extra $80 for one.
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
Yup I figured it would be priced like that. Now where is the people saying a 4070 was more expensive then this?
Anyways, it's an incredibly steep price point so I'll pass, but the design is really sleek. My launch PS5 still works fine.
Re: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (PS4) – Certified Classics in a Nice Package
Definitely going to get this on Steam. I played a lot of MvC2 on the PS3 and I want to play it again.
Re: PS5 Pro Showcase Set for Tomorrow, Hosted by Mark Cerny
I'm so glad my PS5 is still good and I have a beefy PC, cause the price on a Pro is not going to be fun.
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Fans Wonder Where All the Square Enix Characters Are
Square being Square. They go about things in strange ways
Re: Days Gone Director Roasts 'Small Game' Astro Bot PS5 for Deacon St John Cameo
Dude complains too much
Besides, he's not with the dev team anymore so why sit there and complain
Re: Soapbox: Astro's Playroom PS5 Did Live Service and You Didn't Even Notice
I don't know, I just view it as a fun little update to generate hype for a sequel.
Re: PS5, PC Disaster Concord Is Now Officially Offline Indefinitely
Crazy stuff this game went through. Long development time, short lived.
Re: PlayStation Studios Celebrate Astro Bot's PS5 Arrival with Awesome Artwork
The art work is adorable as usual
But those cookies at Insomniac's office look way too delicious
Re: Sony Execs Seem to Think the Company Doesn't Have Enough Original IP
Sony has a lot of IPs, they're just horribly underutilized
Astro Bot just shows how many IPs they have that are dormant for years now
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far
@MrMagic I totally get ya, so it's no worries
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far
@MrMagic The article does state that Shadow is an expansion and it was the only thing above Astro at time of writing. I'm just bringing up what the article says for comparison's sake.
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far
Kinda crazy that it's the second highest rated game of the year behind Shadow of the Erdtreee, but well deserved
Re: Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
I cannot wait to get my hands on this. I was hoping we'd get another Astro Bot game after Playroom, and I'm glad it delivers.
Re: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PS5) - Grimdark Shooter Is an Instant Co-Op Classic
I remember watching my friend in high school play the first Warhammer Space Marina game. Looked really cool, I never got to play it personally, but I definitely want to check out this sequel.
Re: Minecraft's Weird Live Action Movie Is Going to Be Massive, Isn't It?
I could see my friends and I watching it for a good laugh
But it does look pretty terrible
Re: Players Take the Easy Way Out in Pursuit of Concord's Coveted Platinum Trophy
Kinda reminds me of an exploit in Rainbow Six Vegas 2 that I remember doing to get XP really fast. If I remember right, it involved the player triggering an infinite respawn with the enemies.
Good times lol.
Re: Reaction: PlayStation Needs to Take a Long, Hard Look at Itself
The pursuit of live service games should be done and Sony needs to really think about what they want their studios to focus on.
Re: PS5, PC Shooter Concord Dead on Arrival, Is Being Taken Offline This Week as Dev 'Explores Options'
Now that is, as they say, a big oof
And honestly I'm not surprised the game is dead now, it severely under performed.
Re: Just Like Black Myth: Wukong, PS5 Action RPG Enotria Is Delayed Indefinitely on Xbox
Oh man, Astro Bot not on Xbox? I bet it's a conspiracy! I just know it! yells at clouds
Jokes aside, there must be something with the Series S that's causing problems for devs that's leading to these delays.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 26
6/10 it was a little rough this time.
Re: PS5's Astro Bot Marketing Onslaught Starting in Busy Shopping Mall
Can I put the giant Astro in my house to ward off intruders.
Re: How Long Does It Take to Find a Match in Concord on PS5, PC?
Holy hell, an 8 minute wait time! That's like waiting for a dungeon queue in WoW.
The other two modes aren't too bad but that's kinda crazy.
Re: LEGO Harry Potter Collection Will Be Re-Released for a Third Time on PS5
I got these games along with a whole slew of other Lego games from a bundle a few weeks ago, and I never played a Lego game before. I have the first Lego Harry Potter installed on my Steam Deck, just need to get around to giving it a shot.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Astro Bot Special
8/10 not bad, I was off on the year and the number of bots.
Re: Failing Manufacturers Are Pushing the Narrative That Consoles Are Dying, Says Ex-Xbox Exec
Nah, I don't see consoles as a whole dying any time soon.
There's a lot of people out there where their only exposure to games is the console they have on their shelf, and if an exclusive game is releasing on PC, it means nothing to them.
Re: Concord PS5, PC Sales Estimates Are Somehow Even Worse Than We Thought
I'll try the game if it goes free-to-play just for the hell of it, but I'm not surprised the game has some terrible sale numbers.
The gameplay seems fine but the characters all look like Guardian of the Galaxy rejects and the dialogue is that horrible MCU written dialogue.
Re: Let the Astro Bot PS5 Launch Trailer Tide You Over Until Release
Really hyped for this. Can't wait for full release.
Re: Sony Accused of Signing Secret PS5 Console Exclusivity Agreement with Black Myth: Wukong
I genuinely doubt Sony signed a super secret, under the table deal to have it stay off of Xbox. Like the article says, when Sony signs a deal to keep a game console exclusive, they usually detail it in ads etc.
This just sounds like leakers trying to stir up drama.
Re: Konami 'Aware' That Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Still Stuck on PS3
Really hoping to see the game re-release, it's such a gem on the PS3. Funny enough, this and LBP 1 were the first games I ever played on the PS3.
Re: Do You Want Astro Bot on PC? Creative Director Wants to Know
I plan on getting it Day 1 on PS5, but I will gladly double dip if it comes to PC as well.
Re: PS1 Hagrid Will Be a Cosmetic in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions on PS5, PS4
The perfect cosmetic, it makes any games 10x better
Re: Cult Classic Platformer Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Getting the Remaster Treatment
Awesome! I really like Croc, such a classic little platformer. Happy to see it coming back through a remaster.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Black Myth: Wukong?
I'd give it a pretty solid 8.5, or even an 8.7.
Chapter 3 has way too many areas where you're running around an empty area for too long since a lot of the areas are too big. It's something that Chapter 3 only suffers from. Chapters 1, 2 and 4 (where I'm at at the time of writing) don't have that problem.
Game looks great, stutters are definitely not great (I have some mods to help with stutters that I haven't tested yet on PC), combat is fun. Bosses are pretty fun too. I'm having a lot of fun so far.
Re: Forgotten PS Plus Shooter Foamstars Goes Free-to-Play in October
I'm not surprised in all honesty. If I'm being honest, it should've been free-to-play from the get go.
If the game was on PC, and since it's going free-to-play, I wouldn't mind trying it.
Re: Preview: Monster Hunter Wilds on PS5 Feels Like Another Generational Leap Forward for the Iconic Franchise
A friend of mine that's a big Monster Hunter fan got my hyped for this. I played Worlds when it released but not a long time.
Can't wait for this.
Re: A New Day, a New Bloodborne PS5 Rumour
I joked about this on Reddit, since it's via a guy's Patreon.
"Oh shoot, I'm losing Patrons, how I can rope 'em back in"
Draws card from deck
"Looks like Bloodborne is back on the menu boys"
Jokes aside, I just want a PC port, cause then I would love to play through the game. I played the PS4 version via PS5 a few years ago but never kept at it, since this was before Soulsborne games clicked for me.
Re: Indiana Jones Devs Are Hyped the Game's Coming to PS5
“The more people that can play the game – who can see all the passion and love we have put into this project and all the hard work – the merrier.”
See, this is what I always say when games get ported over to other systems/PC. More people get to play it and it helps the devs with sale numbers.
Re: Mini Review: Crypt Custodian (PS5) - Metroidvania Great Proves Cats Do It Better
I really liked the demo on Steam so I'll gladly get this.
The protagonist is adorable too, with those big ol eyes
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie's Debut Trailer Shows Off Shadow, Voiced by Keanu Reeves
I'm hoping the directors cut down on the regular guy parts, the wedding scene in 2 was so unnecessary in my eyes.
Re: Random: The Inevitable Black Myth: Wukong Goku Mods Have Arrived
I saw the mod on Nexus a few days ago when I was looking through it lol. Perfectly fitting
Re: Round Up: Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Reviews Are Hit and Miss
Hit and miss is what I felt from watching gameplay videos. Some things are cool, other things are kinda eh. Good game to get when it's on sale, I guess.