I'll check what games are out at launch. If there's a big must have game for me, then I'll try to get one. If not, well, I'll get one when a game I do want is coming. Buying hardware without good software for it is a rookie mistake. Not doing that again.
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Gizmodo: You Should Probably Skip Buying a New Xbox or PlayStation This Year
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If PS5 offers 60fps on TLOU2 on day1, it will be hard to resist (if the console price is right, obviously).
But will eventually get both as usual, whenever I'm able and want to.
But will eventually get both as usual, whenever I'm able and want to.
I'm good only buy Nintendo systems on launch. I could easily wait 2+ years for enough games that I like to come out as well as a good bundle too
If the Switch shortages are any thing to go by, yes I'll get one this year. Hell, maybe both.
Might not be the same situation as the Switch, but limited stock still means either one might be hard to find next year.
And while I know the games will come eventually, I'll gladly take the QoL improvements day one. Then there's BC. And at least 2 exclusives I'm waiting for the PS5 to play them on.
Might not be the same situation as the Switch, but limited stock still means either one might be hard to find next year.
And while I know the games will come eventually, I'll gladly take the QoL improvements day one. Then there's BC. And at least 2 exclusives I'm waiting for the PS5 to play them on.
Definitely going to be getting an XSX or Lockhart on day 1, simply because of all the features it will have and because of how poorly some Xbox One games run on my Xbox One. Even ignoring the actual next generation games lets go through some features I am looking forward to:
- Stable frame rates in Gears 5 splitscreen
- Faster loading times for several games I play
- Auto HDR for several backwards compatible games (cannot wait to see Panzer Dragoon Orta, Gears 3 and Splinter Cell Chaos Theory)
- Higher resolution for several games (Gears UE confirmed, and expecting many Unreal and AssCreed games to get a boost as well)
- Stable frame rates in Gears 5 splitscreen
- Faster loading times for several games I play
- Auto HDR for several backwards compatible games (cannot wait to see Panzer Dragoon Orta, Gears 3 and Splinter Cell Chaos Theory)
- Higher resolution for several games (Gears UE confirmed, and expecting many Unreal and AssCreed games to get a boost as well)
next article, 5 days later: "Here are the five newly announced Xbox Series X games that are worth your console preorder"
I want to buy a new console this year but if Sony is really only making 5-6 million consoles for the FY... I don't know that I'll be the type of person standing in lines and waking up in the middle of the night to place orders...
So I picked no, I probably won't.
So I picked no, I probably won't.
Knowing this forum most people that are answering no are going to be rebuying their consoles a year or two down the line when their launch units inevitably start sounding like jet engines.
I'm saving for a house so anything that comes out for the next two years won't be bought by me. It will make it all the more sweeter once I do get it and there's a bigger library of games to actually play by then.
Although both of them having some form of Backwards Compatibility will definitely make it harder for me to hold off.
Now if Sony tries to one up Microsoft and says "Fuck it you can play ALL your Playstation Games you ever bought on our new machine." shit would hit the fan and I would be forced to drop everything and buy this magical new godly console.
But that is something that would never happen so I can feel safe in knowing I won't have to buy any of them right away.
Although both of them having some form of Backwards Compatibility will definitely make it harder for me to hold off.
Now if Sony tries to one up Microsoft and says "Fuck it you can play ALL your Playstation Games you ever bought on our new machine." shit would hit the fan and I would be forced to drop everything and buy this magical new godly console.
But that is something that would never happen so I can feel safe in knowing I won't have to buy any of them right away.
Personally the PS5 could release with a major AAA sequel to every IP they have and I won't be picking it up. Getting furloughed a few weeks and seeing the serious hit my income took along with how shitty unemployment is in my state opened my eyes a bit. I'd love to get a PS5 mind you but realistically it's something that is nowhere near essential as keeping a roof over my head and everything that goes with it. Maybe if I was rich but with the world the way it is the idea of dropping $500+ for a item that does little more than gaming and maybe stream Netflix is far down on my list of needs.
I usually day 1 new consoles, but honestly my backlog is pretty big right now. Like I honestly have enough games to last me like six months. That said I probably will get a new console. I just wish we could see more games so I can decide which to get out of the gate.
The only thing that will stop me getting a PS5 as soon as possible is supply issues making it a hassle. This is a long-term investment for me so a few launch months or less than optimal release schedules is not going to mean much a few years down the line. Then again I'm not somebody who sweats delays or gets annoyed that something was announced 2+ years before it released. So a game launching in Spring/Summer '21 that was originally meant to release in Nov '20 would just get a shrug from me.
Nah, I'm buying a PS5 at launch. I sold my PS4 Pro earlier this year with the intent of having a backlog of games to play day-1 on PS5 at (hopefully) native 1440p.
If the ps5 doesn't launch with at least three ray tracing games sony can eat my butt!!
I'm not planning to buy a new console unless there's a really compelling year 1 lineup. I felt burned on buying a PS4 at launch, and both the speculation of games being delayed and there being possible limited quantities makes me think it's not worth worrying about.
Don't buy console because launch games will not take full advantage of hardware? But... that happens every gen.
I'm getting PS5 on launch, since the quality of games and long term support is guaranteed there [yet again, Sony's console is in its last year and it is still getting big exclusives that run great on launch hardware].
If MS manages to release something that is attractive to me, I'll get it on PC. MS will earn those sales from me, but then again, they are completely loosing me with multiplats.
I'm getting PS5 on launch, since the quality of games and long term support is guaranteed there [yet again, Sony's console is in its last year and it is still getting big exclusives that run great on launch hardware].
If MS manages to release something that is attractive to me, I'll get it on PC. MS will earn those sales from me, but then again, they are completely loosing me with multiplats.
I'll at least wait and see what the launch games are. If there is a system seller there, I'll get one, if not I wont.
I'm okay playing crossgen games, and we know that ACV will be there day 1. Going to try and get a PS5 at launch; though if stock is limited may not be able to
Current poll result,for a hardcore gaming forum, is...interesting 😉
And a potential warning to Sony and MS, i think.
We have yet to see a single next gen game in action. If the launch is strong these will sell out
The quality of life improvements alone make me want it day 1, especially when it comes to Xbox Series X.
If I can play Sea of thieves, Ori, Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, Gears Tactics, numerous backwards compatible titles all at anywhere from 4k60fps to 4k120fps, let alone Minecraft with Ray Tracing, I am all there.
It will be worth it just for the OS improvements alone for me. Quick resume of 3-5 games at once, significantly faster loading times, butter smooth OS.
For once, I am also going to likely be able to play most of the launch titles without having to pay through the nose either, since I know Game Pass has my back.
If I can play Sea of thieves, Ori, Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, Gears Tactics, numerous backwards compatible titles all at anywhere from 4k60fps to 4k120fps, let alone Minecraft with Ray Tracing, I am all there.
It will be worth it just for the OS improvements alone for me. Quick resume of 3-5 games at once, significantly faster loading times, butter smooth OS.
For once, I am also going to likely be able to play most of the launch titles without having to pay through the nose either, since I know Game Pass has my back.