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Farcry 6 for Xbox One with Series X smart delivery upgrade for $49 preorder... PS4 version without free upgrade for $49 (UP: PS4 version has upgrade)
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People on this forum can be such condescending jerks when it comes to these kinds of relentless pile-ons. Especially ironic when it's clear that about 70% of you didn't even comprehend what the thread was about.
The OP is mentioning that the PS4 case should make some mention of it having a free next-gen upgrade, like the Xbox case is doing loudly and proudly, to avoid consumer confusion. This is almost certainly why Microsoft are pushing the "Smart Delivery" moniker as strongly as they are in the first place: to build broad consumer awareness of what it means.
The OP is mentioning that the PS4 case should make some mention of it having a free next-gen upgrade, like the Xbox case is doing loudly and proudly, to avoid consumer confusion. This is almost certainly why Microsoft are pushing the "Smart Delivery" moniker as strongly as they are in the first place: to build broad consumer awareness of what it means.
That's part of their post, but not all of it. "PS4 version without free upgrade" implies they didn't know
The "clueless parent" narrative has always been dumb, people who care can do a 5 second Google search
This is the quote: "no sign of a ps5 version for free for the upgrade.... and hard for moms and dads who are clueless to figure that out at retail..."
He means a literal sign on the box. Read his post and comments again. No wonder OP peaced out.
Then maybe the thread title needs to be reflect wtf they are saying instead of being a clickbait running sentence.
I always thought it was silly that Microsoft now has two different marketing terms for "buy game on one platform, get on another" but I guess it works.
There's "Play Anywhere" for Xbox console and PC cross-buy, and now there's "Smart Delivery" for Xbox console generation cross-buy.
There's "Play Anywhere" for Xbox console and PC cross-buy, and now there's "Smart Delivery" for Xbox console generation cross-buy.
I read it before responding and even the OP itself is worded as if they don't know there's an upgrade though, to the point where they say it would be good for Sony to copy Microsoft on this 'initiative'.
The title is clickbait if OP knew already and the post itself is really poorly worded anyway.
They are guilty of a poorly worded title. The rest of the people in here are guilty of drive-by snark without reading the actual OP.
Yeh but that is because of the thread title implying you need to pay for an upgrade
Let's break it down:
"Nice to see that the Xbox Version for current gen has the optimized for Series X and Smart Delivery label on the box front and center... which means $49 and you are good to go on any current gen xbox and the future Gen Series X and probably the Series S about to be revealed...."
OP is saying Xbox version has the smart delivery label front and center, and then he explains what the label means.
"It would be nice for Playstation to add something to their box or copy Microsoft on their initiative... as of now, no sign of a ps5 version for free for the upgrade.... and hard for moms and dads who are clueless to figure that out at retail..."
Here he is talking about retail, and how it might be able to help people buying the game realize you can get a free upgrade on PS5.
Take a second. Read everything. Use context. This thread isn't what 90% of you thought it was about.
I think Its not a sticker . Its printed on the cover and I really hope sony doesn't copy that at all .
The title is legitimately terrible in this case and yes the OP goes into more detail but I think both things can be alleviated. The amount of Smart Delivery will Sony have it too just asking questions stuff is pretty tired already. We need to stop falling for marketing tactics. Microsoft obviously weighed the pros and cons of such a stance and found that it would do their brand additional good to market this as if they're "the good guys." It's a pattern with Microsoft since Phil Spencer took over. In some cases they are indeed the good guys (one that comes to mind is the adaptive controller). But in a lot of cases they're just another company doing PR. This forum and people in general need to do better at not taking the bait in these cases.
I actually didn't know that PS4 to PS5 upgrades would be only for disc versions of games. Is there any technical reason to do so? Can't just Ubisoft (or whoever) check that I have the game on my PSN account and let me download the PS5 version, just like with the physical copy?
Sorry if this has been answered. I wasn't considering jumping into next gen as soon as it releases, though I'm eyeballing a digital-only PS5 now, but I don't know much about the systems in place for this stuff.
Sorry if this has been answered. I wasn't considering jumping into next gen as soon as it releases, though I'm eyeballing a digital-only PS5 now, but I don't know much about the systems in place for this stuff.
Wow, I just noticed the "Optimized for Xbox Series X" badge on the cover.
Digital purchases upgrade too if stated. Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed, and Far Cry will be a PS4 -> PS5 upgrade for free for both physical and digital buyers.
If you have the digital version you'll be good. Same concept.
Well. Depends on how they handle it. If the message they put out is: 'As long as you have the ps4 disc, you have the ps5 digital version as well' then there's issues.
Say you're done with the disc and you sell it off. That would mean you could still play the game digitally on your ps5. Should the license then be revoked for you if the one you sold it to tries to play it on ps5 digitally as well?
He's asking if the digital version will have an upgrade path. Not if the physical version will grant you a digital copy.
It says right there on the PSN store pages of the games that you get both PS4 and PS5 versions of the games when you buy the digital version.
Oh, thanks. That's a relief. Some posters were saying things like "imagine getting an all-digital console" or something along those lines, so I got worried for a second.
My plans to buy the all-digital PS5 live on!
The disc is required to be in the PS5 console.
I haven't seen the "Play Anywhere" lingo in a while (granted I haven't really looked). I'd guess "Smart Delivery" is meant to supplant it.
Has nothing to do with "falling for" anything. The OP's point is that Microsoft is making it clear that your purchase includes a free next-gen upgrade, whereas it's not clear with Sony, and he's concerned that it could create a lack of clarity with consumers.
I'm not even defending the quality of this thread; I'm honestly kinda tired of hearing about Smart Delivery, because it's not a huge deal. But I'm more annoyed by the utter lack of kindness and charity that exists on this forum when it comes to actually reading what someone is trying to say, and maybe even just giving a thread a pass if you think it's a dull, played out subject. Instead of 50 people swooping in to make them feel like shit and laugh at them.
I imagine any publisher providing Smart Delivery on Series X is gonna make sure to do the same on PS5 as well. To try and sell a PS4 version without a free upgrade would just bring them a lot of ill-will to the PlayStation fanbase for no significant gain.
Almost certainly, it just seems like retail PS5 games aren't listed right now. Cross-gen Xbox titles skirt by because the current and next-gen discs are one and the same. Xbox Series X exclusive titles aren't listed either.
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We are concerned with different things. You're more optimistic than I am, I just don't see kindness and patience on the web in large amounts at all, so I've come to just expect that not to exist anywhere. There are a few havens that I go to when I do need that, but otherwise I just find the web to be an unforgiving place. Especially when it comes to video games.
I'm just tired of people on this forum and elsewhere being corporate bootlickers and that tends to bleed into my posts on any of these subjects. Your suggestions make sense though for sure.
If they do it the same as PS4 Pro, expect PS4 Pro Enhanced label at the back of the box.
That's fine.
I was merely trying to clarify what OP was saying because most people in this thread didnt bother trying to read his actual post.
Im not a fan of the smart delivery sticker myself, it would be better on the bottom left or bottom right imo.
I would prefer the bottom over the backside as well.
I'm sorry OP but thread title like this would be a huge potential to spread misinformation about no free ps4 upgrade who don't bother to open the thread
it seems you made it intentionally like this
it would be nice if you could edit it
it seems you made it intentionally like this
it would be nice if you could edit it
Thread title's confusing as fuck. It made me think the upgrade is only able on Xbox if you pre-order it.
BTW OP, the whole "what will confused parents think" is a pretty garbage argument since what parent is gonna know what the hell "Smart Delivery" means on the box without needing to look it up themselves?
It's not like it'd matter, either. If their kid wants the game on PS4, they'll buy the PS4 version. They're not gonna go "oops, got the Xbox copy" because of a vague blurb on the box. They're not braindead.
It's not like it'd matter, either. If their kid wants the game on PS4, they'll buy the PS4 version. They're not gonna go "oops, got the Xbox copy" because of a vague blurb on the box. They're not braindead.
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