When PS4K Comes Out, What Will Make You Buy It Day 1?

When the new "PS4 Neo" shows up, what will entice current PlayStation 4 owners to get it right out of the gate? Will it really only matter for VR?

[Randostar]

I guess alot of people who are getting VR will get it right out of the gate. Im waitng to see how VR goes and how much more of a "Upgrade" this Neo will actually be on games. If i can get games like Horizon zero dawn and Uncharted at 1080 60 fps, ill most likely sell my ps4 and a couple games for $200. Got my ps4 new for 375 a couple years ago. All in all spending the extra couple hundred for a brand new PS4 might be completely worth it. But also this upgrade is still minimum enough where i wouldn't be complaining if i couldn't afford it.

[NewMonday]

also 1440p60fps is very feasible

[Cindy-rella]

Ill buy it if its a more powerful ps4 on day one

[BenRC01]

It will be worthless once neo is out.

[Brotard]

If I have a 4K tv by the time it comes out. For sure.

I'm not afraid of upgrading. It's like buying a new phone. They are better, there isn't much drastically different about the usually you just get a more powerful one now.

Consoles and speakers are literally the only industry in technology that don't have a yearly refresh and people are losing their mind over 3-4 for your incremental refresh. give me a brake.

[SmielmaN]

I would buy it day one if it had an 1-2 TB hard drive, 25%+ improvement in cpu/gpu power, enhanced PSVR operation. That would make it very enticing

[Nineball2112]

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[rainslacker]

A substantial trade in offer is about all that would entice me. I'm not confident that games that truly take advantage of the new specs will be forthcoming right away, and I can't imagine anything releasing this holiday is going to see much benefit at all since Neo wasn't in the plans for those games. Since such an offer isn't likely to extend more than a few months, I'll likely just wait until the price comes down to a point that makes it worth it for any games that actually do take advantage of it, which could be a year or two.

Otherwise, if it's a half-assed implementation, devalues the console as a whole, and see's a complete lack of consideration for the old console from developers, I won't bother to upgrade, and will just go somewhere else for my gaming needs. First year or two of any new console is always a waiting game, and it's not a game that I wish to partake in for the long haul. The era of cross-gen ports being standard is far from my idea of good gaming.

[DopeTech]

Day 1? For sure, I hope that it can (at least) handle all PS4 games at 1080p/60fps, Imagine Horizon, Uncharted 4, Infamous SS, Dark Souls 3, GTA V and Battlefield 5 at 1080p/60fps, now that would be AWESOME!!

[Whirlwind_Fanfare_08]

With the extra CPU, GPU and memory, i'm confident it will!

[DopeTech]

Yeah I'm really hoping that, exciting times at E3!!

[uth11]

It can't handle all PS4 games at 1080/60. Old games will need to be patched to take advantage (according to the Sony docs) and there's no guarantees all games will receive such a patch

[BenRC01]

Wife bought me the star wars 1tb ps4 for xmas. No way im upgrading and no way im being stuck with inferior ports. Devs will totally develop for neo to make better trailers and screenshots (we already suffer "bullshots" from the pc versions) and then gimp the ps4 version. WORST IDEA EVER. Some of us are adults who cant just yank on mommys dress till she buys us new shinys. This is the excuse i need to jack in consoles altogether. Sony you ******* up big time.

[ArchangelMike]

But Sony is not foring you to buy it. Your PS4 works just find, so just coninue playing and enjoyimg the games you know and love.

[tmisellati]

how did you know ? how did you know that sony and the devs will continue to support the old model and won't push us to buy the ps4 neo ?
there is no guarantee at all...

[uth11]

We see how this game is played with other companies. Sure they won't "force" you to upgrade. But they will gradually make it more painful to stick with the old until you do.

[DopeTech]

Now what does better looking trailers and bullshots that will get downgraded have anything to do with the PS4 NEO?

Your wife bought you a 1TB PS4, so just stick with it, and you'll have the same games on PS4 and PS4 NEO, think logic next time and don't act emotional, you're stuck with inferior ports even before that, PC versions look better than PS4 versions and can run at 1080p/60fps or even 4K If you have that kind of PC.

I think the PS4 NEO is a great idea, It's just another PS4 but a much more powerful one, they will share the same games, trophies, content, saved game files, etc but the ONLY difference is the graphics and FPS/Res, that's all.

[Maxor]

Yank on your wife's dress and ask her to buy you a new one or a be a big boy and buy one yourself.

[LightofDarkness]

"No way im upgrading and no way im being stuck with inferior ports."

I look forward to seeing how you plan on preventing the latter. I too am an adult, but I am a different adult from you who can afford to buy things like this, provided I am notified at least 1 or 2 months in advance. I imagine I have a good 6 months at this point, so I will use my amazing budgeting skills to set aside the price of admission so when the time comes, I can haves what I wants. You know, like an adult.

[BenRC01]

I can buy all the consoles i want, (just prefer big turbos and exhausts lol) what im saying is sony is targeting spoilt kids and dumb adults.

[Nightmar3Demom]

Dude, you're arguing logic to a bunch of kids. Good luck with that.

[wheresmymonkey]

A decent trade in deal on my old one. though it's got a 2tb hdd in it so i'd need to swap that out.

[PSN_ZeroOnyx]

That's a good idea though it would better if Sony instituted a trade-in/upgrade program, we would obviously have a difference to pay out of pocket. I still have my original PS4 HDD, I upgraded to a 2TB HDD too.

I doubt such a program happens, just wishful thinking. I'll keep this PS4 for my wife and upgrade outright to NEO.

[wheresmymonkey]

Sony Won't but the likes of game probably will. They had a really good one with the new 3ds.

[ninsigma]

1. Assurance that the base model will not be left behind. All games must be optimised for the original properly and no exclusive content for new model.

2. Decent bump in specs.

3. Improves psvr because I'm getting that.

4. Decent trade in program (not extremely necessary but it would definitely make the decision easier).

[ArchangelMike]

For me it's the improved performance the upgrade will give to PSVR that I'm interested in. But if PS4K comes with a 1TB HDD as standard, then I'll be in there Day1 trading in my old PS4. :)

On a side note, the standard PS4 will see a significant price drop, either directly from Sony, or at least on the used market.

[Retroman]

More likely from Amazon "price drop"

[AndreR]

never

[Maxor]

Right now I would say yes. But a lot can change between now and that time. For example we still don't know what MS plans are. I would buy the most powerful console available.

[KillZallthebeast]

lol I can't wait to get it and play all of the no games

[pompombrum]

A great trade in deal for my old PS4.. anything else and no chance. I've already preordered PSVR and that's costing me a great deal more than a console, I have better things to spend my money on than a slightly upgraded PS4.

[Intentions]

I'd rather wait for the new gen console/s then get the ps4k (neo) - assuming they make it, which i think they will.

[Retroman]

Glad im still on the fence......while everyone excited about Neo ps4......plenty used ps4 will be cheaper.
im able to pick up ps4 at a lower price now 200- 250.00

[LightofDarkness]

Horizon and Uncharted 4 at 1080p/60 with a Bloodborne 60FPS patch and you've got me. I'm not worried about VR, I have a PC for that.

[MilkMan]

Nothing. I'll wait until 5 or 8 year cycle ends then upgrade. That's how console shelf life works. Or I'll just go full pc. Never should have left in the first place.

[MasterCornholio]

Make me buy it?

1. Has to be a substantial upgrade over the PS4. Im talking about a rock solid 1080P 60FPS with all games.

2. I have to be able to obtain it for 200$. Either through a trade in offer or when the price of the device drops that low.

If none of those conditions are met then i will just stick with my PS4.

And no i will not buy a gaming PCs like some morons are saying. Instead ill wait for the PS5.

[domford1981]

Day 1 for sure, can't understand what all the fuss is about, don't buy it if you don't want it, simples

[Chaos_Order]

The only things that would make me consider buying are the following:

- Exclusive content
- Games running acceptably while the OG PS4 runs them poorly

But then again, these things would be an absolute kick in the teeth to PS4 owners and make me question Sony's entire philosophy, and consider not buying their next system for fear of being screwed again. So basically, either they offer tiny upgrades with all the same content and produce something that seems pointless, or make something that leaves the PS4 in the dust, and I lose faith in Sony because of it. They'll never catch up with top of the range PC rigs, so I really don't see any point in bothering. I'd rather wait 6-7 years between generations, thanks.

[tmisellati]

if this happened , i will keep my base ps4 till the end of this gen and in the future , i will think twice before buying any playstation console.

[Toiletsteak]

The only way i would buy it, is if all games run 1080p 60FPS.

[Officialxandr]

The 4K aspect. I've been dying for a 4KTV but don't quite have the incentive. That and PSVR.

[RedCloud88]

Day one purchase for me already, but a new God of War wouldn't hurt. Also, convince Activision to patch Black ops so split screen zombies doesnt look like a first wave xbox 360 game, that'd be nice.

[Circuitburnout]

If I can find it in the store or Pre Order it

[Perjoss]

I would have got the Neo on day 1 anyway, but I'm also unable to fix the eject problem on my PS4 so I was thinking of getting a replacement anyway.

[Inzo]

I love the Playstation brand but honestly, nothing will make me buy this day one.

[KillerPwned]

The only way I would buy it Day 1 is something software wise really pushed me to want it and their was a good trade deal for a PS4 towards this or I could sell my current PS4 to at least pay half of this. Otherwise I can wait another year or more maybe a smaller version releases. These consoles seem to be better at lasting longer than last gen.

[Hedstrom]

I will buy it day one because i like gaming. And this goes hand in hand with that hobby :)

[InTheZoneAC]

I'll buy it, not for VR, but for future games. We'll have at least 3 more years on the system, games will take advantage of that extra HP.

It's Sony, it's not like some other company that will suddenly drop support for their console towards the end of the generation...I know we'll continue to get great games.

For those that don't get it, it's not a big deal at all, so stop complaining. It's no different than someone buying a car, then a couple years later they offer a slightly enhanced version for the same price or a little more. It happens all the time and the support doesn't just disappear.

[rainslacker]

My only concern is that it might take 2-3 years before we see games which truly take advantage of the new hardware, and then we'll go through this whole song and dance again, where they decide to release the next upgrade and we'll have to wait all over again. Then of course it's possible that the new hardware really won't shine because of forced compliance with legacy hardware, which will actually hold back game development in places which don't involve graphics.

[InTheZoneAC]

I see it as a simple patch, an extra few months or so at the most, not 2-3 years

they should advertise on the game case ps4k options and what this means is that in the game settings there will be grayed out options on base ps4's that you can't enable, but on ps4k systems you have to manually enable them. And this would give people an easy comparison to make between the two.

[rainslacker]

More than likely yeah. But that still means that those games aren't going to be taking great advantage of the hardware right off the bat. Games will essentially be the same, and I don't see any reason to spend several hundred dollars right away for what amounts to a visual upgrade.

I'll likely get one down the road when I feel it worthwhile, but a lot is going to depend on how it all plays out. I'm not totally against the idea, just too many unknowns, and I'd prefer to buy games rather than spend the money on additional hardware.

[MeleeDamage]

All this talk about a revised PS4 capable of playing games in 4K, surely would need a MUCH better performance upgrade? Anyway, I want all games at 60fps at 1080p.

[trywizardo]

I don't have a 4K screen so i don't need that kind of crap

[Crazyglues]

Probably Price... The price will be key... how much will it be $499 or $599...?

$499, sure I'll upgrade... but $599, well then it better be really amazing for me to upgrade at that price.

[InTheZoneAC]

it's going to be $399.99

[S2Killinit]

The fact that its a better PS4 will make me buy it.

[NotEvenMyFinalForm]

I still don't have a PS4 but if the PS4K played all games at 60fps I'd buy one day one just for the exclusive since I play mostly on PC anyway but can't stand the low frame-rate of console games.

[InTheZoneAC]

so you're missing out on great games because lower resolution yo?

ok lol

[okmrman]

Lol might as well invest in PC gaming. So glad I did. So you spent 900$ in 3 years for console only...not to mention the games bring that up to at least 1500 dollars.

With that money you could have gotten a good PC
Console players logic is non existent

[InTheZoneAC]

so you're saying you don't pay for games on pc...

and you don't have to spend $500 for ps4k to enjoy the games...

and I'm not going to miss out on the exclusive games just to join your trollish idea

the try hard logic is ridiculous

[assdan]

Well, it would have to be able to play games in double the resolution or framerate at least, and I'd have to be able to trade in my current ps4 for a really good price. Given that I'm a college student, the chances of this being a day 1 purchases are almost nothing though, if I ever get one at all. As long as the don't split that user bases, there's no real reason for me to ever get one.

[InTheZoneAC]

save $40 a month for a year, how hard can that be?

[assdan]

Pretty hard when you're a college student.

[Master-H]

Absolutely nothing. Even if my ps4 broke and I had the money to buy it, I won't out of principal.

[MRJefferson]

For fuck sake every 2nd article Is here about ps4k. whats the big hype? just wait for e3.

[ShutUpDonny]

I don't have a 4K tv and I remote play on tablet or vita at 720p 80% of the time. I have ne reason to buy this at all.

[conanlifts]

Uncharted 4.5...
But seriously a uhd drive would make me grab a new ps4.5.

[mamotte]

Day 1 I don't know, but I'll buy one eventually. The main reason is that I don't have a PS4 since the lesson gave me on the past gen is "Don't worry, there will be better models", and this time they have outdone themselves. Never buying a Sony console at launch.

[NobleRed]

When PS4K Comes Out, What Will Make You Buy It Day 1?

1080P/60 FPS crisp glory.

[GrimmyReaper]

.... Crash Bandicoot 4 only on PS4K
(yes, they said they won't split the user base, but just in theory)

[hazelamy]

a 99% of the cost of the Neo trade in offer for my old PS4 would do it. (^_^)

[hiawa23]

The only way I would buy one day one would be if my current PS4 died. I am not interested in VR, not buying a 4K tv, fine with the current PS4, the games look fine by my eyes, so I don't plan on buying a PS4K . Unless something comes along that warrants an upgrade, I will revisit the situation at that time.

[PFFT]

Day one for me!

[Jeff4433]

Nothing at all.....unless Sony wants to buy back my current PS4 and give me the new one

[Tsunade]

I hope they give us a trade in offer. That would be awesome.

[ravens52]

My 1st gen day one ps4 is getting old and loud. I may get one to replace my current system.

[Tsunade]

A trade in program like:

Trade your current PS4 and get the new PS4 NEO for $199.

That offer will make people run like crazy to get the new PS4 NEO.

[Dreadnort]

I really would like to buy it if the specs are to be believed. There are games that would greatly benefit from either a general FPS boost or at least a more stabilized framerate such as Fallout 4, Just Cause 3 and Witcher 3. If developers/publishers promise to provide patches to their games to allow them to realize their potential, than I would be happy to buy a Neo. All too often we've seen 3rd party games where PC has full 60fps capability and the consoles were saddled with 30(ish)fps simply I believe to allow the graphical quality to be as close to the PC as possible.

Sadly there is also that little voice inside me that shouts out every so often"Isn't this is what we should have had in the first place ?"

[SavingPvt_Highon]

I have a 4K tv so I'll buy because of that. If it makes VR more stellar graphically, even more reason to grip this puppy at launch.

[Davi123]

full backwards (PS1, 2 and 3) and 4k gaming.

[stormswrath]

Nothing. I'm not buying it.

[SprigganN4G]

In the smartphone market you dont have 3 years or more in game development time to make a game. (6 if you are Rockstar).

[EMPERGA]

love Neo