Leafhopper
Banned
Because the only reason I play on PC is because of the graphics, OP.
You are right, it's the end of days.
(Nothing you said made sense.)
You are right, it's the end of days.
(Nothing you said made sense.)
Is the PS4K a threat to PC gaming?
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DrROBschiz
Member
Consumer choice is going to be driven by consumer values
PS4k changes nothing outside of offering an upgrade path instead of the DIY option on an open platform like PC
And hell even with PC you can choose to pay for a mindless upgrade and do nothing yourself
Paradigm isnt being shifted folks
PS4k changes nothing outside of offering an upgrade path instead of the DIY option on an open platform like PC
And hell even with PC you can choose to pay for a mindless upgrade and do nothing yourself
Paradigm isnt being shifted folks
Joke account confirmed.
Teknopathetic
Member
"What about other games? A lot of PC gamers only play a handful of games for years, mostly f2p. That's the reality."
Dota and LOL are still PC games.
Dota and LOL are still PC games.
This is where consoles come in, a device that can play game better than their portable devices.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
For the PC gamers that want the latest, most powerful rig? No.
For the guy that builds a low or even mid tier PC, that's tired of tinkering? Sure, I can see those people showing interest.
Of course that all depends on price, reception, compatibility, and rate of new hardware releases.
PC isn't losing sleep over it, that's for sure.
For the guy that builds a low or even mid tier PC, that's tired of tinkering? Sure, I can see those people showing interest.
Of course that all depends on price, reception, compatibility, and rate of new hardware releases.
PC isn't losing sleep over it, that's for sure.
Dreams-Visions
Member
It might stop some console users from jumping to PC. So in that sense, sure it will impact the PC's growth potential a bit.
DrROBschiz
Member
exactly
Their is no threat on wither end of the spectrum. There will always be choice and space in teh market for those who care to have options and for those who want it built ready out of the box
Lionel Richie
Member
pr0cs
Member
Qft, though I already have a decent gaming pc.. My likelihood of buying an 'upgraded' ps4 is a lot less than buying a new gpu /CPU
Demanufacture
Banned
Consoles are very limited compared to PC's/Laptops.
They don't count for some reason.
Literally all of those things are higher on the list of reasons why i play on Pc than graphics. So true it hurts.
So what? There are a lot of good f2p games out there. And if anything, the massive amount of money those games generate proves that PC gaming is alive and well.
KonradLaw
Member
The opposite is true. The growth of mobile has been an period of unprecedented popularity of pcgaming. It's been growing the whole time and it keeps on growing.
Shadowhaxor
Member
????????
A lot of console gamers only play a handful games for years, mostly FIFA, Madden, COD.
Man, I'm having fun in this thread
RedSparrows
Member
The PC isnt in a 'battle'. It is beyond such trifles.
OmegaTreeFish
Banned
It's why I own and am perfectly happy with my alienware alpha
DrROBschiz
Member
Its clear the the market is so large that all sectors appear to be growing are able to serve the tastes and preferences of any type of gamer
Just as some console gamers buy one or two games a year (COD, NBA 2k or Madden).
Acerac
Banned
Lol and Dota2 not requiring high end pcs is a good thing.
It also shows that many aren't interested in iterative upgrades.
Saucycarpdog
Member
You know I remember back in the first few months of the PS4 release. There were quite a few gaffers questioning why anyone would buy a gaming PC when people have the PS4.
"All the indie devs will flock to the much easier to develop for PS4."
"Multiplatform games on PS4 will look just as good as any high end PC because reasons "
"Consumers don't care about choice"
Fun times.
"All the indie devs will flock to the much easier to develop for PS4."
"Multiplatform games on PS4 will look just as good as any high end PC because reasons "
"Consumers don't care about choice"
Fun times.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Can't say I remember any of that.
DAREALGUMMY
Member
I don't even own anything close to a gaming PC and....
HAHAHAHA no.
Why would you think that?
HAHAHAHA no.
Why would you think that?
LordRaptor
Member
I wish all the teenagers about to try and convince their mums to buy them a slightly better playstation then the one they already have instead of a laptop to help with their homework the very best of luck with that.
xet72
Member
No unless it had native mouse and keyboard support. My entire group of friends from PC made the move to ps4 / xbone because of larger lobbies w/ the help of the xim4. Of the twenty I been playing with since QuakeGL only one logs more on steam (CS GO) then on the ps4 / xim4. It makes for alot of overclocked 390, 970, 980ti, fury x rigs collecting dust.
I honestly think if Xbone 1.5 or PS4k had native mouse/ kb built in, the majority of PC players who play FPS multiplayer games would make the switch.
I honestly think if Xbone 1.5 or PS4k had native mouse/ kb built in, the majority of PC players who play FPS multiplayer games would make the switch.
LegendofLex
Member
First post gets it.
Sony is just releasing cheap, living room ready gaming PCs that have closed ecosystems. Releasing a mid-gen hardware bump is a defensive move against the rapid spec advancements enjoyed by modular PCs, not a threat per se.
family_guy
Member
If all games are backwards compatible going forward, I'd probably not invest anymore money in PC gaming other than the few exclusives that might interest me.
DrROBschiz
Member
Someone gets it
How quickly we forget that even within the PC space such distinctions are made
Chairmanchuck
Member
Of course the Ps4k would make PC-Gaming non-existant. Most people want dont want to sit in front of a monitor like a monkey, patching, looking for drivers, having problems all the time, playing with inferior Mouse and Keyboards. They just wanna sit on the couch and relax, not work. And you will have most Indie-games on PS4k soon, superior Online system with free games!
And with the PS4k you will have great graphics, so most people will buy the PS4K instead of a PC now. Face it. The PC will be dead.
And with the PS4k you will have great graphics, so most people will buy the PS4K instead of a PC now. Face it. The PC will be dead.
So it's almost like a PC, but the main advantages (dirt cheap games, Steam sales, resolution/graphics/framerate options) aren't there. And you can't use any input method you'd like.
So it's not like a PC at all. It's like a console.
I'm just trying to keep up with this thread. I'm dying here...is this the hillbilly equivalent
of the "will you purchase PS4K" thread?
Wait, let me play with you guys:
Now that PS4K will reach power parity with PC plus the fact that you can play PS4K while sitting on a couch. PC is dad!
of the "will you purchase PS4K" thread?
Wait, let me play with you guys:
Now that PS4K will reach power parity with PC plus the fact that you can play PS4K while sitting on a couch. PC is dad!
Even that's is more healthy for the industry than playing literally the same game for years. They buy new games.
no way.
Demanufacture
Banned
Oh my god.
DiddyInAHellcat
Member
Nope
Probably.
Anyone thinking the PS4K is going to be reasonably priced & play proper 4K games is outta there heads. It's gonna be a bluray player with a few indies (and that's just fine).
Can you imagine AMD putting some new secret sauce into the PS4 making their PC GPUs look redundant by comparison & killing off their core business? Can you imagine Nvidia supplying ANYTHING cheap to Sony?
The Lone Courier
Member
Lol no.
So you're saying its a PC but without any of the advantages? And with all the downsides of a console? Sounds great.
Lol I'm done. See everyone on April 2nd lol
With that logic, they wouldn't buy anything as they probably already have a sufficient device for homework at home.