Which? Convo: Which current generation video game console should win your hard-earned cash? Here’s Jem Alexlander, freelance video game writer, to argue that Sony’s PS4 is the console of choice.
PlayStation Plus has improved the split of PS4 and PS5 players on its priciest tiers, but Sony continues to hide total subscriber numbers.
I for one will be going back to essential at the next renewal. When I feel a game is good & right up my alley, I’ll check trusted reviews & just buy it.
I would like to see Sony add a fourth tier of PS Plus for people who just want to be able to play games online without any of the perks like monthly games, store discounts, or anything like that, and it should cost $20 annually, $30 maximum. There’s no way I’m paying $80 just to play games online. Even the original $60 fee was too much, and I would often wait for sales to re-up my subscription.
Just let my subscription lapse for the first time since 2010. Will sub again every now and then for a month or so to access my old ps+ games but for me it's the end of an era.
Let those numbers continue to drop because it is now too expensive. $80 per year just to play online. I noticed they didn't offer any discounts on the subscription or controllers during this year's days of play for the first time in many years and they will feel it when people choose not to renew.
My subscription will lapse next month and it will stay that way until further notice.
During Sony’s recent business segment meeting and investor presentation regarding its game and network services, the PlayStation company revealed that PlayStation 5 is the company’s “most profitable generation to-date.”
It’s the top slide of the presentation, showing that in its first four years, the PS5 generation has already hit $106 billion in sales, having almost caught up to the PS4’s total $107 billion generated.
Operating income for the PS5 generation has also already surpassed that of the PS4, having now reached $10 billion.
I wouldn't doubt it. They released a high quality system. A lot of high quality games from themselves and their support of 3rd party developers and indies. They released many high quality remakes and remasters. They released a high quality GaaS game going against the naysayers thinking Sony would abandon single player games. And they most likely are profiting a lot more than PS1, PS2 PS4 and the loss leading PS3 that drained all their profits.
Now, I'll wait to see what's cooking tomorrow. But can you use some of those profits to better support your high quality VR headset? Because, by supporting it, you can sell more games and more systems and make more profits?
This will surely shut up all the new trolling accounts trying to spread lies and non facts in other articles comment sections before this article is posted.
Wow! I am super impressed that in just 4 years, ps5 already caught up to the PS4's. Congratulations.
"AI is not a substitute for human creativity. We position it as a technology that supports creativity. Creativity resides in people. We will continue to contribute to people's creativity through technology," the CEO said.
...not yet but 100% within the next 10 years!
..Then Sony will use it like the drop of a hat. They're no different to the others.
People that aren't software developers just don't understand the benefits of AI. People who's only exposure to A.I is the Terminator movie and other related sci fi films won't understand the benefits it provides.
It's not about replacing human labor. It's about making human labor easier.
Many years ago, I had laser eye surgery done. It was performed by a robot. The doctor took my measurements and calibrated the machine to make sure it would do what needed be done. And then the robot corrected my vision in 10 seconds.
15 years later and I still have 20/20 vision.
You choose the console that:
1. Your friends play on.
2. Has the games you personally enjoy.
Which one has the best games is totally up to the user.
Sorry don't agree with the friends approach of buying a console, all my friends and myself played Xbox, however ater E3 2013 the philosophy of the company is what sold it for me, Microsoft where a disgrace not only their initial product but how it kept transforming, and I'll never forget the applause of at Sony's conference. Backtracking,, now 95% of my friends are on Xbox one and I'm on playstation I'm happy with my choice where as most of my Xbox fruenda are thinking of changing over because the console they initially bought is not what is been sold now ( kinect less) an they are furious I and they believed that kinect was the future for that console and now it's an option. It's a bit of a rant but philosophy was my main consideration when buying my ps4 and I'm happy so far
It's been proven by science that the ps4 is better... why debate anymore?
As I said in the thread arguing what XB1 is the 'console you should buy', console choice is completely subjective. It should be based on the gamer's taste in exclusives, experiences, and features.
I usually own multiple consoles, but I'm not sure about the xbone yet. I currently have a ps4, ps3, and 360. My first factor for deciding has nothing to do with what my friends play, and everything to do with what exclusives a particular system has. At the moment, Sony has the vast majority of the first parties I have to play. I could not imagine missing Uncharted, Bloodborne, TLOU, No Man's Sky (currently a console exclusive), Gran Turismo, Infamous, God of War, etc. etc. etc. The fact that multiplatform games are performing better and looking better on ps4 is a happy bonus, as is the fact it's the more powerful console. That is a trifecta that for me the xbone cannot compete with, and that's why the ps4 was my first purchase this gen. Some of my friends that owned a 360 bought an xbone, and I definitely miss them for games like Madden or 2k, but the majority of my gaming is single player and not multiplayer or online, so it's those single player experiences that outweigh all in my purchasing decision.