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Well, I sold my PS5 and XSX, but kept my PS3. Mostly because it's my favourite Playstation console which I bought at launch for an absurd amount of money. It wasn't available in Poland back then so I bought an imported one from the US for twice the asking price. Guess I was one of the first owners of the system in my country. Lots of great games to play, many of which never made the jump to PS4/5. The rest I can play on PC basically (which is what I do these days).

I'm currently loving the game on PC. Only at the end of chapter 2, but already feel it's something special. As per usual with Kojima.

No surprise, no loss. Project Cars has been dead since PC2 and Dirt only interests me with the Rally attached to the name. They are probably making room for the new WRC game from Codies. Gotta love the overreactions here, though.

@nomither6
Now we're talking! So you've got what I've got then (a 3070). I'd buy a 4090 but it costs more or less the same money as my whole setup (including the monitor and lapboard). If you can afford it buy a lapboard like Razer Turret (I've got it) or Corsair K63. It does take a while to get used to but it's worth it IMO. As for multiplayer, it's free on PC but there are cheaters in many games.

@PCGamerInDisguise
Actually, you can play RDR1 on Xbox Series X in 4K and it looks glorious. Just an FYI 😉

@nomither6
Yes, you can just plug your desktop into your tv/monitor and use a gamepad of choice (most people use the Xbox controller, but Dual Sense is fully supported on Steam). I'm using a 32 inch 4K MSI monitor that I mounted on the wall, so it's pretty much like a tv. I sit about 1,5 metre from it so the size is fine.
To answer your questions that your asked Exerion- yes, it's still a PC and you have to launch a game with a keyboard and mouse, but Steam usually launches alongside Windows and you can launch it in the Big Picture Mode that makes it looks pretty much like a console dashboard. And, you can use a gamepad to operate it instead of m+k. To still have a gaming from the couch experience you can get a wireless keyboard on the cheap or look for a lapboard (much better option). If you have any more questions feel free to ask. I asked a ton of those to a friendly soul before I switched so I can relate. One last point, it's a good time to get a gaming PC because GPU prices are hovering closer to the MSRP than in the last year or two.

@Exerion76
Great points about PC gaming! I moved to PC a few days ago and I'm still gaming from my couch using a lapboard and an Xbox gamepad. Feels great really and no issues whatsoever.
As for the topic: when will people realise that fewer and fewer gamers buy games at launch these days? There is a crisis and games are not on top of anybody's list. I'm buying Days Gone and Horizon tomorrow for a total of around $20 bucks. I'll buy Uncharted in a few months when it drops in price a bit. Keep those exclusives coming Sony. I'll defo be buying Returnal on PC. Sackboy, not my cup of tea.

Lots of games with iffy release dates. Nothing much for me besides Cyberpunk DLC, Forspoken and I'm hoping to finally see TLoU 2 Factions in action. If not, then most of my gaming time in 2023 will be on Xbox (Starfield, Forza 8, Redfall and possibly Stalker 2).

@astro911
Good for you! 🙂 I've got my PS3 hooked up and I'm slowly buying the games I enjoyed on it back in the day. Got Resistance, Motorstorm, Heavenly Sword and GTA IV Complete Edition so far. Trouble is finding the time to play it all haha.

@clvr
Yup! Was intrigued when you mentioned it and I can already say it ticks all the boxes for any System Shock/Bioshock fan 🙂 I'm not too far in (just got my first pistol) but I'l really liking it so far.

@eagletrippin
Thanks for saving me from writing what amounts to my thoughts exactly 🙂 I'll be buying this next month.

On PS5 I'm halfway through TLoU2, which now looks inferior to Part 1 courtesy of the remake. Still an amazing game.
On XSX I'm playing Prey and Grid Legends. Prey is the System Shock in space I didn't know I needed and Grid Legends is the best Grid since the original one. I even like the cheesy story haha.
On Vita: God of War. It's incredible being able to play this game on a handheld. Still remember my 1st playthrough on PS2...
Have a good one folks!

I don't mind. In these difficult times it's good that those still rocking a PS4 can enjoy this game as well.

@NEStalgia
Happy to oblige, as you once put it 😁

Lost judgment. I think of Jim Ryan when I hear that for some reason. Otherwise, another great bit of news for the mustard race.

Whoever wins, the gamers with just one console lose. Just buy a Series S. It's not a crime and it's not expensive.

TLoU Part 1. Once I'm done it's TLoU Part 2.
On XSX: Sleeping Dogs still (too much time playing TLoU)
On Vita: Batman Arkham Origins: Blackgate. I really like how they adjusted this game to the portable device in terms of level design.

It's still the same masterpiece, but made better by the fantastic audio-visual presentation. Reading the comments about the changes being negligible etc makes me laugh. I've played the game for a week straight and I'm only in the University of Eastern Colorado. That's because I'm in awe with how great the game looks and just spend obscene amount of time gawking at the scenery and characters. Hopefully the PC crowd will appreciate this game when it comes to PC. Especially with a lower price tag.

@Peterchu
Yup. Battlefield: Hardline is a prime example. I actually had a blast with that game. Too bad it didn't sell and cost Visceral their jobs.

@ApostateMage
Shhh. Don't say that. It's blasphemy, don't you know?
I do agree, though 😁

Had a Razer Kishi v2. Closest thing to this. I liked it, but as some guys said: taking off the case every single time is a deal breaker. Sold it, bought a Vita. Couldn't be happier 😁

@DualWielding
This. Always picked Newcastle United and always hopelessly tried to land Gabriel Batistuta 😑 I did, however, once manage to acquire Ronaldinho 😁

I would wishlist PSVR2 and/or the games but my wishlist has some other stuff on it, like heating for autumn/winter, bills paid on time, higher mortgage. I bet the price of PSVR2 alone will cover the heating issue (especially when scalpers buy most of the stock).

I'm honestly surprised MS offered Sony Call of Duty at all. If I was Phil, I'd make damn sure CoD became Xbox exclusive as soon as the existing deals expired. Otherwise this acquisition makes about as much sense as Sony's Bungie acquisition.
For the record, I don't care about CoD and this seems like Ryan's attempt at putting pressure on CMA to halt this deal.

@clvr
I guess you could say the same about Mass Effect (poorly implemented rpg elements, especially in 2 and 3) and yet it is generally considered to be a milestone in gaming (as a trilogy). I will agree that the rpg elements in CP2077 are fairly light and most choices are meaningless but people seem to have zero issue with it in new Assassin's Creed games and call them rpgs...
Yes, it sold many copies but mostly because of the Witcher games. CDPR would sell real crap if they wanted to before CP2077 and people would gobble it up. As for the themes, Mikoshi, living as an AI beyond our actual selves to me seemed way deeper than most games tackle. But to each their own. Oh and by the way I will be playing Prey soon so I'll check out what to you is a masterpiece 😉

@clvr
Actually, I can. Those opinions are mostly coming from those who played the broken last gen versions. That's on CDPR that they let it happen, but it's not representative of the game. I played it on launch day on XSX and had minor issues, while the game looked and played great. As for it being an average game.... I guess it's subjective. To me it seems you need to be into cyberpunk as a genre to enjoy it. I was totally engrossed in the plot and felt it was really close to what Blade Runner tried to portray (coincidentally, a flop in cinemas). I think an average gamer will be turned off by a game that's more on the philosophical side. Most just want mindless entertainment and I respect that. I like to indulge in that as well.

This game deserved better. From the devs, to the 'fans' who slighted CP2077 whenever and wherever they could. Even in this comment section. Played the game to completion 4 times already and it's one of the best I've ever played. Will surely play it again in the future. Oh well, can't wait for comments like: I won't buy Witcher 4 from those liars!! CDPR is dead etc

Guess I'll finally buy Crysis Remastered trilogy. Only played part 1 back in the day and liked it.

@Neverwild
Lies you say? Let's see:
$70 games
More expensive consoles
Lost exclusives
Lots of live service games in the pipeline
Zero communication skills.
That's just off the top of my head. These are facts. Before you ask: I'm platform-agnostic. I have a PS3, PS5, XSX, a Switch and a Vita.

@Smiffy01
Nope. The suits are more than happy with him at the helm.

Naughty Dog has fans? I thought they've been disowned by them due to TLoU Part 1. I wish they finished The Last of Us with a part 3 to give this tale a proper send-off before they venture into uncharted areas haha. Seriously though, anything that has a Naughty Dog logo on it is day one for me.

@LN78
Make it a class action lawsuit. I'm playing TLoU Part 1 too. It's damn amazing.
@GorosBat
Agreed. I hated that Missing Link DLC for the reasons you mentioned. Made me rebuy the standard version so I wouldn't have to deal with it.
On XSX: Sleeping Dogs. Still a great game
On Vita: trying to get back into Uncharted: Golden Abyss after my friend borrowed the console and kept it way longer than he promised.

@Jayslow
This. CP2077 is a fantastic game now that it's received the PS5 upgrade. Can't wait for DLC. Already have 4 playthroughs under my belt, 3 on PS5 and one on XSX. That said, I would welcome some news on The Witcher 3 PS5/XSX version.

Bought it and I'm loving my time with it. Naysayers will only play it when it hits the bargain bin or PS Plus Extra. I expect the narrative about this remake will change then. Believe me when I say it that no YT video or article will give you an accurate description of the enhancements to graphical and audio quality in comparison with the Remastered version.

I still have a long way to go to get to that moment but when I do I will pay my respects. Really thoughtful of ND and thank you Daniel for your contribution to this unique experience. RIP.

@dschons
Haha. You too? Agree 100%. Naughty Dog are in a league of their own as far as crafting believable worlds and characters is concerned. Their games are the reason why I buy Playstation consoles. Also, I'm pretending to be a Digital Foundry guy while playing. Trying to spot all the little and big things that make this remake so great. Having a blast doing this, too.

I played 2 hours of the game this morning and it's stunning. What ND did with the game, the depth of the graphical enhancements. I'm speechless. I'm taking my sweet time with it, too. Wandering around every location, just gawking at the beauty of it.

@Pat_trick
It's all good. Maybe frustration with those critics got the better of me. Didn't want to start an argument. It is, however, nice to see many commenters actually being very measured and rational in their responses.

@BritneyfR_ee
Nah. I've read too many of your posts to know better than label you a hater 😉 I guess it comes down to Sony and other publishers banking on people splurging on their favourite franchises without batting an eye. In my case that's Mass Effect, The Last of Us and Uncharted (used to be MGS and Gran Turismo too). Whenever any of the above are announced, I buy them. Simple as that. Price is not a factor, but I realise neutrals will look at me and label me a fool 🤷‍♂️

@theMEGAniggle @PenguinLtd
Fair points guys. I guess Sony would say that the pricing is different because of inflation, higher costs of work/living etc. Plus, The Last of Us is a staple franchise for PS. Thanks for the civil discussion and valid points. Rare these days.

@tallythwack
That's the thing. I do get why people are upset about the price. I do. However, I also believe any criticism in this regard should be directed at Sony. At least I think it's Sony that sets the prices. As for it being the same game: Bioware remade Mass Effect 1-3 in the same way and few people complained about it being a cash grab.

@Pat_trick
No. I mean the same people who keep coming into the comments section of every single article regarding this game to say the same negative thing over and over again. I'd say that describes a hater, don't you?

I almost wrote a comment directed at the haters. Almost. Not worth it. The game looks great and I'm ready to experience it again. Thanks Naughty Dog for your dedication and effort put into this franchise.

That's exactly what I expected and ND never lied about the scope of this remake. I will gladly lose myself again in this world of misery in its most beautiful form. Can't wait till it unlocks.

Anything exciting a Konami rep might announce is that they are selling all their IPs and leaving gaming altogether.

Sony and Tencent, hand in hand. How lovely.

Pre-loaded and can't wait. Naughty Dog always deliver and their games are the main reason for me to still have a PS5, even though Sony has been really getting on my nerves for some time now.

A sentence nobody thought (or hoped) we would hear. Then again it seems fitting to put the words 'system shock' and 'China' in the same sentence.

This quote, along with Jimbo's blog entry on the price increase, makes me think Sony brass always go for that Corp line in CP2077 when given a choice.

@thefourfoldroot1
Fair enough. I guess Sony would be foolish not to take the candy from a baby, err... I mean money from mobile gamers 😅