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PS5 is outselling Xbox Series Consoles at a rate of about 4 to 1 the last 15 months
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CliffyB's Cock Holster
Only shocking to people not paying attention
Oh I've been paying attention myself also! Maybe I didn't make what I specifically meant more clear;
For me the shocking aspect is there's been virtually no attempt at damage control in the PR; They have literally just let the brand burn to the ground.
Where's Phil? Seriously, he's been spinning yarns for nigh on a decade and now he's... where?
For real, I've never rated him on his leadership skills, but as a front-guy he was always rock solid.
Unknown?
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In 2016 4K TVs were still not in most houses. A decent sized 4K was still thousands of dollars and a budget, tiny 43 inch was $650 on sale.
Sure it could sub sample, but I doubt those without a 4K TV were buying a pro for sub sampling.
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clarky
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Not sure if serious. 4k TV's where everwhere in the UK and could be bought in the same price ranges like today
The best 4K TVs of 2016 – reviewed | Stuff
Get your big-screen fix with these top tellies! Here's our selection of the best 4K television sets you can buy.
www.stuff.tv
Not saying everyone had one but i certainly did and you didn't need to break the bank to get one
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Crayon
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There's been a push for a narrative that all consoles are going down in flames but it hasn't got a ton of traction with actual people.
Unknown?
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They were starting to become more mainstream but still not a majority in homes and those you listed are still expensive. These days you can get a 75 inch 4k for under 1k or a 55 inch for like $250.Not sure if serious. 4k TV's where everwhere in the UK and could be bought in the same price ranges like today
The best 4K TVs of 2016 – reviewed | Stuff
Get your big-screen fix with these top tellies! Here's our selection of the best 4K television sets you can buy.
Not saying everyone had one but i certainly did and you didn't need to break the bank to get one
HeWhoWalks
Gold Member
Clearly you do.
clarky
Gold Member
If you traded in your PS4 for the pro you could probably still get a 4k tv as well for around the price of just the 5 pro and drive.
Im not having that the TV was a barrier of entry for the Pros target audience (us nerds).
Unknown?
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No I agree with that last statement, nor am I arguing that the 5 Pro has mainstream appeal. The 4 Pro I do think had a bigger barrier for normies, more so than the 5 pro but not by much.
clarky
Gold Member
Not sure what we are talking about then because the other poster was saying that the lack of 4k sets around at the time hindered PS4 pros sales and i disagreed. You could pick one up relatively cheap if needed.
I think i was on a LCD LG at the time, it was horrible lol.
Both Pros are aimed at us. A little thing like a TV isn't getting in the way.
Radical_3d
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Edit: the funny thing is that I’ve spend a stupid amount of money to update my 4K with stuff like VRR and 120Hz support for 40fps modes… and those are the things that precisely won’t be needing with the Pro lmao! I’m an idiot…
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Mr Moose
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Can confirm, I bought a Sony Bravia KD43XD8088BU (43") for £530 in 2016.
clarky
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You might still need those features at some point. My LG has as that jazz + gsync and its awesome.
Edit: the funny thing is that I’ve spend a stupid amount of money to update my 4K with stuff like VRR and 120Hz support for 40fps modes… and those are the things that precisely won’t be needing with the Pro lmao! I’m an idiot…
Radical_3d
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Size, shape, weight etc. The Series S is small and easily transportable, particularly in comparison to the Series X and PS5s.
RetroGamingUK
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That's true although console sales are down generally. It's just potentially the Series S price point could make it an interesting proposition to people who want to play GTA 6. And it can also offer all the other multiplats that the mass market cares about.
Humdinger
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Not to get political, but I think he took a lesson from Joe Biden: sometimes, the best thing you can do is hide in your basement.
This will be the biggest game of the decade which will attract a lot of casual players. It's smaller size just another advantage that console has. Compared to the other current generation consoles it doesn't look particularly conspicuous in a living room.
MisterXDTV
Member
Not everyone is as discerning about that as they may be on a gaming forum, or can afford to be.
MisterXDTV
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Because the biggest game of the decade will be released next year, not this year. Casual gamers have no incentive to buy them right now, but in 2025 they certainly will.
That you want it to be dead doesn't mean that it is. 30 million people have already invested in these consoles.
RetroGamingUK
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#sonytoo again from you
PlayStation sales are down slightly so far
Xbox sales have fallen off a bloody cliff!
It. Is. Over.
PS5 Shipped Almost 5x More Than Xbox Series X and S During Last Quarter, Analyst Reports - IGN
Sony shipped almost five times more PlayStation 5 units than Microsoft shipped Xbox Series X and S consoles during the last financial quarter, according to one analyst.
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GTA6 is due to release on the Series S and it will be the least expensive way for someone to play the game. We will see in time how consumers react to that option.