Set up a GoFundMe and donate all the money to them then.Personally can't wait to support Sony here.
So they can avoid giving steam revenue cuts, no other reason than that. For us costumers it would be better if they stay there, but I think they won't.
cross platform?What would be the advantage of this over steam?
Do you mean cross buy? Without day and date that would be useless.cross platform?
To have complete control. No matter what happens with SteamOS devices and Steam on future Xboxes or ROG "Not Xbox" devices it wouldn't be a concern.
So he used to be a green rat?So that every one becomes an obese, wrist-brace wearing neckbeard like Arthands and the other former green rats.
What would be the advantage of this over steam?
It is? I didn't know that. I don't believe it's mart to do cross launches day 1. Looking at Rockstar. Of course Sony doesn't have such quality, but still 3 year gap as it is now is too much.Do you mean cross buy? Without day and date that would be useless.
Cross play and save doesn't need a launcher and is already a thing in some cases.
You can have all that with a psn account sign in on launch, you don't need a launcher.idk trophy, cross buy and stuffs.
Why would trophies and cross buy matter to PC owners? If Steam is there ecosystem of choice and they don't own PlayStation console a launcher doesn't offer an advantage over Steam.idk trophy, cross buy and stuffs.
Because there are PC owners who come from the console side who play on both console and PC and don't want to juggle multiple saves and purchase the games twice.Why would trophies and cross buy matter to PC owners? If Steam is there ecosystem of choice and they don't own PlayStation console a launcher doesn't offer an advantage over Steam.
Is this thread a dig at the random people on GAF that were sure a launcher was coming?Remember hearing it for couple of times in the past years and it havent materialize
I doubt they will with their current porting strategy. They lose 30% to Valve now on every sale. The amount they lose is probably still a lot less than it would cost to set up a PC launcher/store.Remember hearing it for couple of times in the past years and it havent materialize
Maybe it will launch as the frontend for the Playstation handheld
Personally can't wait to support Sony here. Hope I can add the PC launcher on my Steam Deck
That's not how Sony usually do it on the gaming side. They want control. Ruler of their own walled garden.There's no plans.
Like movie streaming, they'll just use others.
What would be ideal is if one could play their already-owned PS5 games on PC without needing to double dip on another storefront (Steam, EGS, etc.).What would be the advantage of this over steam?
You have a point. Could be another PS cashcow.To have complete control. No matter what happens with SteamOS devices and Steam on future Xboxes or ROG "Not Xbox" devices it wouldn't be a concern.
PlayStation games would only be played on a PlayStation ™ console or handheld or launcher.
And they wouldn't lose a cut to Valve, all the money would go into their own pockets.
They can have a cohesive PlayStation experience everywhere with trophies, cloud saves, screens, playtime, streaming, all things in the same place.
They could even do purchase syncing and shorten delays or even do day 1 releases if they want to go that route.
Wouldn't have to deal with Steam review bombings.
If they wanted to do a cloud variant in the future they could just have the launcher app available everywhere.
I doubt they will with their current porting strategy. They lose 30% to Valve now on every sale. The amount they lose is probably still a lot less than it would cost to set up a PC launcher/store.
The best option would be to buy Valve, otherwise why bother? Epic has poured millions and achieved little.That's not how Sony usually do it on the gaming side. They want control. Ruler of their own walled garden.
Can't do it like that on Steam. There Valve sets the rules. And takes a cut from everything. And Sony has to tag along with their games no matter where Valve decides to take Steam.
Upside: If Valve spread out and manage to drastically increase the Steam userbase then Sony's games will have a potentially increased userbase.
Downside: If Valve spread out and manage to drastically increase the Steam userbase then Sony's own devices will have a potentially decreased userbase.
If Sony has billions to burn in hopes of competing with Steam, then I say go for it. Dunno how well it's going for Epic, they seem to have bottomless pockets at least.
I admit I'm one of those people that if I can't find a game on Steam, then I'm most likely not playing it. Still haven't played Alan Wake 2 despite loving the first one cause I can't be arsed to start using epic for couple of games.
I think it's more likely that Sony develops a small launcher that opens when you start the game, similar to almost every other studio.
You can have all that with a psn account sign in on launch, you don't need a launcher.
Whats the point in cross buy when things don't release on PC for 12-24 months after?
what about Sony not paying that 30% cut to Valve and stuffs.
Impossible given Sony's massive market position (though somewhat easier than if MS were to do it because they have zero position in PCs).The best option would be to buy Valve, otherwise why bother? Epic has poured millions and achieved little.