DeepEnigma
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They got Astro Bot, rest is
Do you bitter critters still think PS5 is cemented as PlayStation's worst generation?
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Crayon
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There's no point in getting anything but a switch, then.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Fabieter
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Pc has tons of exclusives still.
Schmendrick
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Yes, easily
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The sentiment is PlayStations 1st party games is the worse its ever been. Which historically has been the biggest draw for PlayStation. And that is a fair assessment.
Every generation the difference between a Xbox and PlayStation has been relatively the same. The one big differentiator was the exclusives, ps4 had that in spades and Xbox did not.
Every generation the difference between a Xbox and PlayStation has been relatively the same. The one big differentiator was the exclusives, ps4 had that in spades and Xbox did not.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
This is true.
Putonahappyface
Gold Member
I've had a PS5 and now a PS5 PRO. Both great consoles, but lacklustre first party games though. Essentially I've bought an £800 doorstop.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
First party game wise 100% its the worst generation FOR ME @Ethos_PS
So far
Hardware is great
So far
Hardware is great
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Kacho
Member
Switch and PC, yeah.
Crayon
Member
It also has a massive history of stufff that is mostly still compatible and other possibilities like emulation. Strategy games are also still lacking on consoles. Maybe always will be. Buuuuut somehow I doubt sony making strategy games and indies that don't hit big would change the vibe.
Saber
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Bitter critters? Up to great start already.
I'm very critical about Sony games as whole, even though I like my PS5. The game department not only is being incredibly dissapointing, but also veeery cringe, social political fetish all over it and totally disconected with the gamers.. Hopefully Hermen is kicked.
I'm very critical about Sony games as whole, even though I like my PS5. The game department not only is being incredibly dissapointing, but also veeery cringe, social political fetish all over it and totally disconected with the gamers.. Hopefully Hermen is kicked.
Kilau
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blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
Yes.
What's with you people & polls?
Radical_3d
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The cowardice of not implementing a poll since you know you'll lose.
Yes. Of course yes. We've already talk about this a thousand times.
Yes. Of course yes. We've already talk about this a thousand times.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
It's not the worst Playstation gen, mostly because the PS3 was so incredibly awful that it'd be hard to top that.
There are a lot of good games on the PS5, but the issue is that there's next to no differentiation between it, the Xbox, and PC. The games are mostly the same, save for Sony's half-assed GaaS titles. And that's disappointing. Most of what I play on the PS5 is stuff that's kind of borked on PC and niche, Japanese-y stuff for weirdos.
There are a lot of good games on the PS5, but the issue is that there's next to no differentiation between it, the Xbox, and PC. The games are mostly the same, save for Sony's half-assed GaaS titles. And that's disappointing. Most of what I play on the PS5 is stuff that's kind of borked on PC and niche, Japanese-y stuff for weirdos.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Maybe I'm to old now but yep deffo ps5 worse generation of total number of enjoyable games , didn't buy a pro as my ps5 just sat there collecting dust since last yr, I've bought the switch 2 and think that will be the last console I'll ever buy , prob still upgrade my pc but won't be going ps6 or next Xbox going forward just what I've got and my pc emulating past consoles as well as my collection of retro etc consoles to play
HeisenbergFX4
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The_Observer
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How is it that you always create the worst threads? 
Crayon
Member
Do multiplatform games count on pc but not on ps? In general, hardware is bought to play whatever games are on it. We here though tend to have multiple platforms and end up with a shitload of overlap. But there's really no reason to consider multiplatform games essentially pc exclusives. "Really no reason" is putting it gently.
Bojji
Member
Pretty much this. this is the worst gen by Sony - still better than majority of consoles done by other companies.
Real old school Sony fans (like me) are bitching about lack of first party exclusives that we loved for decades, GaaS and DEI/Woke push in games that are released...
New Sony fans are jerking off to sales charts :/
Steve Holt
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The capitulation of Xbox as an entity has helped Sony for sure.. starting with their confusing naming convention of consoles and then Phil's started to spend crazy money on Daddy's plastic, has given Sony a free roll so far.
Hope the SoP is a turning point. As their offerings hasn't been great so far.
Hope the SoP is a turning point. As their offerings hasn't been great so far.
near
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If it weren't for Death Stranding 2, I probably wouldn't even own a PS5 right now. I don't think this generation has been that bad so far, and Sony's first-party output seems more or less in line with the PS4, in my opinion. I guess it just feels like there aren't many strong incentives to buy the system, especially if you already own a PC or an Xbox Series X.
Kacho
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Since I already have a PC what would I need a PlayStation for?
Evil Calvin
Afraid of Boobs
Is this a serious topic?
Of course it's the worst....by far
Of course it's the worst....by far
Unfortunatecookie
Member
100% the worst PlayStation generation. They have the best controller ever made and their console hardware is phenomenally engineered.
But their software output has been atrocious -- a clear indicator that the creative and bizdevvvvvv talent have exited the company a long time ago. If they don't get it together, like really really figure some shit out, they will run into a PS3-esque situation with the PS6. I guarantee it.
But their software output has been atrocious -- a clear indicator that the creative and bizdevvvvvv talent have exited the company a long time ago. If they don't get it together, like really really figure some shit out, they will run into a PS3-esque situation with the PS6. I guarantee it.
Aenima
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The games from they 1st party studios have been kinda weak latelly, compared to previous gens. They started the gen really strong with Demon's Souls, Returnal, Ratchet Rift Apart, GoW Ragnarok, Horizon FW, Miles Morales, GT7, but then has been years where they biggest games are all 3rd party.
PS5 is not the worst gen, its one of the best to me. But when it comes to 1st party games, it has been pretty weak outside of they initial games, also didnt helped that most of these game were all cross gen.
PS5 is not the worst gen, its one of the best to me. But when it comes to 1st party games, it has been pretty weak outside of they initial games, also didnt helped that most of these game were all cross gen.
diffusionx
Gold Member
"bro the ps5 sucks"
"bro i bought another ps5"
Lunarorbit
Member
Yup. This is the worst Sony gen for me (skipped ps2). The cross gen bs went on for 3 years. The 1st party output is embarrassing. Chasing gaas this entire gen and learning nothing. Putting out psvr2 with no 1st party games besides horizon is a crime.
lachesis
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It's got very little of true platform exclusives, compared to previous gen, especially pre-PS3 era, and such trend really accelerated this gen.. so I find that I don't turn my PS5 on often at all. In fact, I haven't turned it on like half a year already.
As per price and value... Price increases on both hardware and PSN subscription - it's a big negative on the value proposition vs PC (even though PC also has it's own issues with inflated GPU prices, so I guess it evens out). But compared to the previous gen, it's definitely the worst.
However, gaming in general, I don't particularly think it's great but calling it the worst would be going little too far. There are always some games worth playing, but we rarely see the "generation defining" type of innovation and achievements in gaming these days anyhow.
If you can only afford a single console, and somehow cannot, or refuse to play a game on a PC - I guess it's still the best platform to be on - but that's really not saying much, given there's no competition in stand-alone console market.
As per price and value... Price increases on both hardware and PSN subscription - it's a big negative on the value proposition vs PC (even though PC also has it's own issues with inflated GPU prices, so I guess it evens out). But compared to the previous gen, it's definitely the worst.
However, gaming in general, I don't particularly think it's great but calling it the worst would be going little too far. There are always some games worth playing, but we rarely see the "generation defining" type of innovation and achievements in gaming these days anyhow.
If you can only afford a single console, and somehow cannot, or refuse to play a game on a PC - I guess it's still the best platform to be on - but that's really not saying much, given there's no competition in stand-alone console market.
But the real numbers mostly show that forum dwilers are disconnected from the overall market.So we can go
When people say a majority prefer this or that, we like numbers
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
So your admitting your post and your personal view on the matter is in fact useless as well
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
Its the first Playstation generation I dont even want a Playstation console so i think by default it has to be the worst right?
P.S
I also dont think we have had that OMG!!! Moment with the PS5.
The Unreal Engine 5 reveal and the Matrix demo were both super impressive but were multiplatform so legit could have been showed independently even.
With the PS4 some of those E3 reveals were so fucking mad.
Uncharted 4
God of War'18
Spider-Man
The Last of Us Part 2
The PS3 generation also had some scratch your head how did they do this shit moments:
The Last of Us
God of War 3
Killzone 2 actually delivering
Metal Gear Solid
Uncharted train and plane.
Even if I was more of an Xbox gamer, I would always be so excited for Sonys reveals cuz they would show some bangers.........right now I literally say....the next one will get me everytime....so far it hasnt yet.
But im holding out hope, these studios have to be working on some bangers right.....right.....right?
P.S
I also dont think we have had that OMG!!! Moment with the PS5.
The Unreal Engine 5 reveal and the Matrix demo were both super impressive but were multiplatform so legit could have been showed independently even.
With the PS4 some of those E3 reveals were so fucking mad.
Uncharted 4
God of War'18
Spider-Man
The Last of Us Part 2
The PS3 generation also had some scratch your head how did they do this shit moments:
The Last of Us
God of War 3
Killzone 2 actually delivering
Metal Gear Solid
Uncharted train and plane.
Even if I was more of an Xbox gamer, I would always be so excited for Sonys reveals cuz they would show some bangers.........right now I literally say....the next one will get me everytime....so far it hasnt yet.
But im holding out hope, these studios have to be working on some bangers right.....right.....right?
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