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[64bitmodels]

There must be some reasons pc gaming got alot bigger while consolebase shrunk gen over gen.

The Switch is on track to overtake the DS as Nintendo's best selling console and challenge the PS2 in the process, and the PS5 is doing the same with its previous high record.

Until those sales start slowing all of a sudden, I think consoles are here to stay, for quite a while

 

[Gudji]

Yeah, I'm already on PC just delaying buying a new RIG. Hopefully they go PC day one soon so I can sell my PS5.

 

[Banjo64]

I don’t own a PS anymore and to be honest, I don’t think I ever will again unless they re-centralise the operation to Japan again.

So this would have no impact on me directly, but it would make PC even more so the de-facto platform.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Nope…I don’t have $1,000+ every six months to upgrade. I like to come home after 10-12 hours at work, boot a console and play a game for a couple of hours. I guess I’m not “die hard” enough.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Nope…I don’t have $1,000+ every six months to upgrade. I like to come home after 10-12 hours at work, boot a console and play a game for a couple of hours. I guess I’m not “die hard” enough.

Die hard has nothing to do with it, there are millions of people who feel the same way you do

I keep using my adult son who makes really good money for a 34 year old could easily afford a PC but doesn't want one, never has

 

[Fabieter]

The Switch is on track to overtake the DS as Nintendo's best selling console and challenge the PS2 in the process, and the PS5 is doing the same with its previous high record.

Until those sales start slowing all of a sudden, I think consoles are here to stay, for quite a while

Do we count the switch now, can't keep up.

Xbox one and ps4 sold like 170m combined. Do you think ps5 and xseries will match that. Sony said that they expect ps5 to decline in year 4. Ps4 didn't decline that fast.

 

[Faust]

I can’t say most of Sonys first party games are worth playing. However I do like physical games which is why I still have a ps5.

 

[64bitmodels]

Do we count the switch now, can't keep up.

we always did, idk what youre talking about.

Nope…I don’t have $1,000+ every six months to upgrade.

If PC gaming were actually like that, I'd probably be in debt by now

 

[cash_longfellow]

Die hard has nothing to do with it, there are millions of people who feel the same way you do

I keep using my adult son who makes really good money for a 34 year old could easily afford a PC but doesn't want one, never has

I agree with you…that’s why I figured I’d quote the “die hard”, because I feel like too often the die hard PC folks try to shit on not so die hard PC folks like myself.

 

[cash_longfellow]

I can’t say most of Sonys first party games are worth playing. However I do like physical games which is why I still have a ps5.

This! Literally put the disc in the hole and fire it up lol. That’s in a nutshell, my point on this thread. A lot of times, people literally don’t have the time for some of the “caveats” of PC gaming, such as no physical media (mostly), updates, and having to upgrade. Most gamers want simplicity, as much as that seems like people don’t want “the best version”.

 

[Lord Malachite]

No because I can't afford to layout the upfront investment for a gaming PC andcthen continuously upgrade it.i can afford to pay for a console every 7 years or so though. I don't even consider the expense of Plus as I am sracked through March 2026 right now. But I do stockpile PSN cash cards in dribs and drabs so I'm ready to reup when a good deal is available.

Bottom line is I make like 20k a year so it's console and playing more backlog titles than new releases.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Die hard has nothing to do with it, there are millions of people who feel the same way you do

I keep using my adult son who makes really good money for a 34 year old could easily afford a PC but doesn't want one, never has

Nope…I don’t have $1,000+ every six months to upgrade. I like to come home after 10-12 hours at work, boot a console and play a game for a couple of hours. I guess I’m not “die hard” enough.

Who are you even talking about? No one forks out $1000 for upgrades every six months nor do they have to.

Aside from OverHeat i mean.

 

[Luck]

Why should I go from PS5 to a PC platform that:
- costs a lot more to have at least the same performance
- without spending a lot of money I would have to think about what settings to choose before each launch of a new game to run it optimally
- does not offer a friendly interface for gamepad operation (steam big picture is not enough when you still have to handle windows, other lunchers and in some games you can't even put a character name because screen-keyboard will not show up)
- I can not even turn it on using gamepad directly from the couch, and every now and then you have to click something with m+k or go to the computer, while I like to play on TV and handle everything from the couch
- most games don't even support my favorite dualsense and its specific vibrations and triggers
- doesn't offer a market for physical used games, making it much more expensive for me to play when I normally pay a few bucks to play a game instead of 60-70 usd
- multiplayer games are swamped with hackers, while on console almost never
- hdr on pc is still problematic in daily use
- pc in living room doesn't look as attractive as much smaller console box

So, no thanks, I'll stick with my consoles (PS5 and XSX)

 

[MagiusNecros]

Nope…I don’t have $1,000+ every six months to upgrade. I like to come home after 10-12 hours at work, boot a console and play a game for a couple of hours. I guess I’m not “die hard” enough.

You really only realistically need 2k-4k once every 10 years for an upgrade.

You'll spend more money on food and toilet paper in that timeframe.

Hell building a decent custom PC 15 years ago only cost 2.5k.


Years ago I'd say Console as they work out of the box but over the years 90% of all games come to PC anyway and can be customized to your liking.

Plus if you wait it out you can get everything at a discounted price.

 

[MikeM]

Die hard has nothing to do with it, there are millions of people who feel the same way you do

I keep using my adult son who makes really good money for a 34 year old could easily afford a PC but doesn't want one, never has

Can relate. I’m around his age and got back into PC gaming about a year ago and its been… fine. On the fence as to whether i’d do it again.

 

[Robb]

No, I just prefer to play on consoles.

If Nintendo went PC as well I might consider it. But even then I imagine there’d be a ton of different launchers, everything would be digital, DRM up the ass, online connection requirements and being forced to login to various different accounts just to play my stuff etc. etc.

I get tired just thinking about it tbh. I just want to pop in a game and start playing.

 

[Danjin44]

No.....This gen I play more 3rd party games than Sony's first party games.....I'm just more comfortable playing games on Consoles more than PC.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Who are you even talking about? No one forks out $1000 for upgrades every six months nor do they have to.

Aside from OverHeat i mean.

I’m being sarcastic man..come on . But more seriously, the upgrade costs for a lot of folks are too much to handle financially.

 

[cash_longfellow]

You really only realistically need 2k-4k once every 10 years for an upgrade.

You'll spend more money on food and toilet paper in that timeframe.

Hell building a decent custom PC 15 years ago only cost 2.5k.


Years ago I'd say Console as they work out of the box but over the years 90% of all games come to PC anyway and can be customized to your liking.

Plus if you wait it out you can get everything at a discounted price.

I was being sarcastic about the amount…but believe it or not, some of us, and probably quite a few of us have to figure out how to buy our food and/or toilet paper within that timeframe. Many of us are not in a position to spend continuous money outside of a one time every 7 year time frame console. And that…that is exactly why PC will never become the end all be all “console”.

 

[fersnake]

You are real pc gamer but you talk about drivers in 2024?

sure ppl have gpu/sound/network drivers issues all the time xD

 

[Markio128]

Nope, unless PC was the only place to play them, then yes.

 

[Guilty_AI]

I was being sarcastic about the amount…but believe it or not, some of us, and probably quite a few of us have to figure out how to buy our food and/or toilet paper within that timeframe. Many of us are not in a position to spend continuous money outside of a one time every 7 year time frame console. And that…that is exactly why PC will never become the end all be all “console”.

Where i live, a mid-low range laptop/desktop is the best bang-for-buck deal you can get as far as gaming devices go. You get a huge library of games that run very well and can be bought for cheap, plus the PC doubles as a capable workstation. My sister bought an ideapad with a gtx 1650 for something like $500-700 (which is actually cheaper than consoles here), uses it for her work and it plays everything she wants to play.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Where i live, a mid-low range laptop/desktop is the best bang-for-buck deal you can get as far as gaming devices go. You get a huge library of games that run very well and can be bought for cheap, plus the PC doubles as a capable workstation. My sister bought an ideapad with a gtx 1650 for something like $500-700 (which is actually cheaper than consoles here), uses it for her work and it plays everything she wants to play.

I have a midrange laptop that I play on with my hdmi to TV set up…my point is, a lot of people can’t afford $500-$700 laptop with the concern that it won’t run the newer games in a year to two. I bought the laptop a year ago brand new and can’t run several of the newer games out, and I added memory.

 

[sigmaZ]

100 percent. I dont like having an extra piece of hardware just for a few games.

 

[balls of snow]

Nope I would double dip on steam though.

 

[Hoppa]

I haven’t had a PC in years and kinda miss playing FPSs but I’ve come to accept I’m a console pleb

 

[Guilty_AI]

I have a midrange laptop that I play on with my hdmi to TV set up…my point is, a lot of people can’t afford $500-$700 laptop with the concern that it won’t run the newer games in a year to two. I bought the laptop a year ago brand new and can’t run several of the newer games out, and I added memory.

And my point is many people need some form of computer either way, and buying a gaming pc/laptop is equal or cheaper than buying a console + work pc combo.

Also, what you're missing here is that 'the newest games' or playing everything at maximum quality isn't what the average player is necessarily interested in. For example, my sister uses hers to play Stardew Valley and some online board game she likes, as well as an occasional coop game with her friends. My friends use their PCs to play Dark Souls 3, Elden Ring, Project Zomboid, CSGO, some yu-gi-oh card game, and so on. Barely anyone is interested in playing Alan Wake 2 at high to max settings.

To begin with, forking out $70 for new releases is a luxury in itself, even $50 or $40. Most people making ends meet have no intention to play the Stellar Blade day 1, or ever. Realities like this why the "PCs are too expensive!" arguments never work.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I was being sarcastic about the amount…but believe it or not, some of us, and probably quite a few of us have to figure out how to buy our food and/or toilet paper within that timeframe. Many of us are not in a position to spend continuous money outside of a one time every 7 year time frame console. And that…that is exactly why PC will never become the end all be all “console”.

Sure. It's really all about what you want a PC or Console for and what you'll use it for. I won't buy any gaming device unless I can play 10 unique games off of it I want and all the games I want come to PC anyway. The rest are only available on Nintendo systems as unique offerings.

Plus only upgrade if there is long term value in the upgrade that makes it last at least 3-5 years.

And with how good graphics are now the leap with huge upgrades will not be very drastic. I can easily foresee not having to upgrade for at least 10 years from now.

Consoles are a diferent kind of beast since a big caveat is the lack of backwards compatibility or in some cases modern TV's do not play nice with older systems and require a workaround.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Sure. It's really all about what you want a PC or Console for and what you'll use it for. I won't buy any gaming device unless I can play 10 unique games off of it I want and all the games I want come to PC anyway. The rest are only available on Nintendo systems as unique offerings.

Plus only upgrade if there is long term value in the upgrade that makes it last at least 3-5 years.

And with how good graphics are now the leap with huge upgrades will not be very drastic. I can easily foresee not having to upgrade for at least 10 years from now.

Consoles are a diferent kind of beast since a big caveat is the lack of backwards compatibility or in some cases modern TV's do not play nice with older systems and require a workaround.

I like it! An actual in depth response with context, I respect that so much..you have no idea lol. I definitely play 10+ unique games on my ps5 like once a month..but I get it. Like I’ve said in past posts, I have a Steam account and I play fairly often there. I also play ps3, ps4, and ps5 games on my PlayStation, which is pretty amazing as well. (Side note, they all play on my 4 year old Samsung TV with no problems).

 

[Generic]

Many PS players say this as a way to try and prove that Day 1 PC would hurt console sales. So, i think I should straight up make a poll. Would you jump ship to PC? Do you think friends who play on PS5 would do the same thing too?

No, most good games released on PlayStation are already day-1 on PC. I simply prefer to play on consoles.

 

[poppabk]

Yes I would definitely consider it. Not sure I could stay on PC with all the console guys joining in. Probably have to get my domino's and deck of cards out.

 

[Imru’ al-Qays]

I have limited interest in Sony's first-party output. I own a PlayStation because it's a fraction of the cost of a comparable gaming PC and is infinitely less hassle

 

[dezzy8]

Many PS players say this as a way to try and prove that Day 1 PC would hurt console sales. So, i think I should straight up make a poll. Would you jump ship to PC? Do you think friends who play on PS5 would do the same thing too?

I jumped ship already. My PS5 is just a Blu Ray player at this point.

 

[Kdad]

I wouldn't, my computer's have been sub $600 machines for a long time now...I console game or play old games on whatever computer can handle.

 

[killatopak]

so eventually you'll stop gaming when they won't make discs anymore?

There's something called backlog and replaying.

 

[Švejk]

Until my DualSense can connect instantly and flawlessly to a PC with all it's functionality (headphone jack, etc.), then nope.

 

[Neolombax]

No, PC gaming is a hassle for me, not at this age anyway.

 

[FIREKNIGHT2029]

I'm already on PC, and I may or may not jump ship if they start releasing games on PC day one. One thing is for sure, I'd probably completely stop buying games on PS Store. I'd only own a Playstation console to play with my console friends who stubbornly refuse to use Discord. in multiplayer games. I have friends now who can't be bothered to use Discord right now when I play Helldivers 2 with them from my PC.

 

[Varteras]

Been on that ship. I would just cut the rowboat loose

 

[RoboFu]

good try but honestly.. have you ever thrown away a game in the trash?!
Nobody throws away games. These stay on attics, in collections or are sold

I have

 

[lh032]

these voting system are not accurate as anyone could just vote lol

it doesnt make sense that people just abandon the whole legacy collection or ecocsystem and just jump to another platform, its not that simple.

 

[Variahunter]

I already have a powerful PC, but I also have a PS5 for some occasional first party (Demon's Souls mainly, and Ghost of Tsushima, Nioh 1&2 or Bloodborne before on PS4) and mostly for its third party exclusive like FFXVI (was very hyped...), Returnal. Can't say I've been very impressed by what I've played so far. Returnal was good but FFXVI lacks what makes a great RPG.

I eagerly await Rise of the Ronin on PS5. This one justifies (like FFXVI and Demon's Souls before) the existence of a PS5 in my living room (with 4K blu-rays).

FFVII Rebirth I can wait for the PC port (still haven't played the Remake), and I might wait for the whole trilogy to come out in a definitive edition on PS6 or PC. Same for Stellar Blade. Not incredibly hyped by them but I appreciate the effort, and those will be for sure really good games. But I can wait.

There's also games like Granblue, Helldivers 2, Silent Hill 2 that I might buy, but on PC (and I will likely double dip for Rise of the Ronin).

To resume, PS5 is a must for some very occasional games that I can't wait to play. So if they go full PC with their games (first and third), I will for sure ditch the console. It pains me to see the state of release of Rise of the Ronin, as it will get a much cleaner look with better shadows and framerate on PC, like the Nioh series.

 

[Buggy Loop]

bought a ps5 for ff16, wha ta joke game

 

[//DEVIL//]

Why would I own multiple device if one device can do it for and have all the games ?

The only 2 reason I can think of
- can't afford PC
- like to have physical media.

not a single reason outside of these 2 will keep me from selling the ps5 and just focus on PC gaming.

I already did that to Xbox. Would gladly do it to PlayStation too.

Exclusives are what sells consoles. MS is stupid to recognize this and release their games on PC which is why their hardware Xbox is failing.

When Sony does that too, they will follow MS.

 

[Elog]

Have both. I simply get a better game experience with couch/TV/controler for some type of games despite the HW disadvantage.

 

[Jesb]

I want PlayStation on GeForcenow.

 

[XXL]

I don't personally give a shit if they put everything on PC day 1, but I would prefer them not to because for a console to succeed, sell and be worth your time it needs exclusives.

I mean.....ask Nintendo how important exclusives are if you have any question in your mind about how important they actually are.

Xbox wouldn't even exist today if it wasn't for Halo.

 

[Barakov]

Many PS players say this as a way to try and prove that Day 1 PC would hurt console sales. So, i think I should straight up make a poll. Would you jump ship to PC? Do you think friends who play on PS5 would do the same thing too?

I wouldn't. I like using my PS5 and using physical media. So I'm not leaving the console space any time soon. That said I game quite a bit on PC so I'll be using both of them as well as Switch for a while yet. I think Sony implement some pretty draconian policies for me to just go PC/Switch.

 

[Phase]

Everyone already in the Masterrace say yeah!

 

[10v12]

If my friends also went, then yes. But I feel like people on these forums underestimate how much the ultra-casual people prefer console over PC, at least the >25 year olds