Next Gen Discussion
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My thoughts on the next gen consoles are that I won't be getting one until Metal Gear Solid V, Final Fantasy XV and Destiny are released, everything currently on the systems looks quite shit.
Not much to talk about really. The systems only just came out, and there aren't too many games out for either of them at the moment.
All I know is, I'm waiting for more games for the PS4 before I get one.
All I know is, I'm waiting for more games for the PS4 before I get one.
I'm not talking about it because I'm not taking part in it. My personal unplayed backlog from prior generations has reached critical mass proportions. I can't sanely add yet another generation of games upon myself, until I've cleared out all the stuff I've already bought over the past three decades. Seriously I've got 8-bit stuff all the way to PS3 I own, but have not played yet. So I'm sitting out this next gen then, until I clear out at least one of the prior gens I've already hoarded.
I'm personally not going to buy a next gen console either. I'm sticking to PC gaming as I prefer it, and if I were to spend a load of money on a new console and games, I know I just won't play it very much, as I just wouldn't enjoy it as much as playing on my PC.
Honestly, my WiiU is looking like a better investment. As much as I'm going to miss Infamous, the WiiU just seems to have a better future line-up (in terms of exclusives). Bayonetta 2, X, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong Country, Smash Bros and all the indie games I kickstarted eventually coming to the system. And that's just what's been officially announced. We all know a Zelda game is coming eventually.
So far, apart from a lack of Metal Gear, my WiiU/PC combo is all I'm going to need. The one big XBox One game I was looking forward to, Titanfall, is coming to PC anyway. And it looks like the other two systems aren't really doing anything to convince me to buy either one. I've been sick of the AAA market for a while now, and these current systems are only looking to continue previous trends.
So far, apart from a lack of Metal Gear, my WiiU/PC combo is all I'm going to need. The one big XBox One game I was looking forward to, Titanfall, is coming to PC anyway. And it looks like the other two systems aren't really doing anything to convince me to buy either one. I've been sick of the AAA market for a while now, and these current systems are only looking to continue previous trends.
Well, knowing how mediocre the releases were for both consoles, I know I'm gonna go to Craig's List and buy a $100 PS3 to see what I've been missing out. I mean, not literally of course, because... c'mon, but I am considering getting a PS3 just to see what exclusives I've been missing out on.
$400-$500 seems like too big of an investment to get play some decent games right now, mainly because there aren't many games that are out that catch my attention. I can only think of, like, two games that I'm interested in that are coming out [small](Metal Gear Solid 5 and Destiny if you're curious... for some reason)[/small], but they are not enough to justify a new console right now. Maybe as time goes on and more titles are announced, I might shell out for a PS4 since it's cheaper, but I'd have to wait to see. Hell, a WiiU seems kind of appealing to me right now, what with Pikmin 3, Wind Waker HD, and 3D Mario, along with Super Smash Bros. and possibly a new Zelda on the horizon.
But for now, I'm gonna use this as an opportunity to check out some previous gen games that I've missed. Did it throughout the previous gen. No regrets there!
$400-$500 seems like too big of an investment to get play some decent games right now, mainly because there aren't many games that are out that catch my attention. I can only think of, like, two games that I'm interested in that are coming out [small](Metal Gear Solid 5 and Destiny if you're curious... for some reason)[/small], but they are not enough to justify a new console right now. Maybe as time goes on and more titles are announced, I might shell out for a PS4 since it's cheaper, but I'd have to wait to see. Hell, a WiiU seems kind of appealing to me right now, what with Pikmin 3, Wind Waker HD, and 3D Mario, along with Super Smash Bros. and possibly a new Zelda on the horizon.
But for now, I'm gonna use this as an opportunity to check out some previous gen games that I've missed. Did it throughout the previous gen. No regrets there!
I'm also on the "I'll wait until they're a fair bit cheaper, and have a lot more games worth playing" bandwagon.
Also I've still got a massive backlog of games for previous generations to deal with.
Has anyone here actually got either of them?
Also I've still got a massive backlog of games for previous generations to deal with.
Has anyone here actually got either of them?
I've got an Xbox One, and in all honesty I just chose it for it's games such as DR3/Ryse and the future games for it such as Titanfall and Destiny (just finished Dead Rising 3, loved it). I'm enjoying the One so far, though I can't find a good place for the Kinect so I opt-out of it currently. Had the PS4 been like the PS3 and actually had some exclusives out or announced it would have persuaded me to get it. Although at this rate the Wii U seems to be the best option for anyone buying a current gen console, especially if you want to avoid MS and Sony's bullshit.
In junction with the Wii U I already own and enjoy, I do plan on getting a PS4 later down the line for more 3rd party titles. Both previous systems had quite a few exclusive titles that I enjoyed, unlike the XBox. It looks that trend will continue.
That is a great idea. I still go back and buy PS2 games now and then. The best part is that they're usually dirt cheap, with the rare exception of a few titles here and there that were popular during the time.War Penguin said:But for now, I'm gonna use this as an opportunity to check out some previous gen games that I've missed. Did it throughout the previous gen. No regrets there!
Being an exclusive PC gamer I can safely say that I have no plans on getting either console at all.
My PC can handle most of the games the industry can throw at me. I will tweak the settings, as I do, to find that sweet 60fps while maintaining high texture quality. My PC specs currently can take high settings with a few things turned off so I am fine with that.
Still trying to save for a good GPU upgrade from my 560ti and hopefully get it before Witcher 3 releases.
My PC can handle most of the games the industry can throw at me. I will tweak the settings, as I do, to find that sweet 60fps while maintaining high texture quality. My PC specs currently can take high settings with a few things turned off so I am fine with that.
Still trying to save for a good GPU upgrade from my 560ti and hopefully get it before Witcher 3 releases.
The performance of the ps3 and especially the 360 have made me want to stick to the pc this generation. I may get one down the road if they aren't completely defective but there are going to have to be some mindblowing exclusives; way better than what they pulled out this gen. I may however get one of these steamboxes (or just a new pc) when Fallout 4 comes out. It depends on the value: if they mark it up like an alienware or a mac, they can sit on it.
Also lets not forget that if you play online, the cost of the console isn't all your paying: there's also the $50-$60 yearly charge (apparently over the next 10 years) for online, and that's if they don't hike it up in the middle like MS did last gen. So if you buy a ps4 now, you're going to end up paying $900 and if you buy an xbone, you're going to end up paying $1k. And people say the pc is expensive.
Also lets not forget that if you play online, the cost of the console isn't all your paying: there's also the $50-$60 yearly charge (apparently over the next 10 years) for online, and that's if they don't hike it up in the middle like MS did last gen. So if you buy a ps4 now, you're going to end up paying $900 and if you buy an xbone, you're going to end up paying $1k. And people say the pc is expensive.
I had my PS4 locked in for release day here in Australia but the manager from my local EB called me and asked if I'd like to switch to the second batch as she knew I had ordered Killzone: Shadow Fall and an extra controller, the new pack I happily accepted is $50 cheaper than what I was going to pay and also comes with the Playstation Camera (worth $89), so I saved myself $149 and just have to wait around 2 weeks, that's what I call a win win Looking forward to getting it too, not that my PC's and current consoles will be going anywhere, but been keen for the next KZ.
Looking forward to getting it too, not that my PC's and current consoles will be going anywhere, but been keen for the next KZ.Very true, but that's what I use my PC for and the consoles are for single player exclusives and split screen coop, so their MP isn't always so bad.GonzoGamer said:
This genera... err the last generation destroyed my love of consoles sadly. Not to say I haven't played some brilliant games but I honestly felt very underwhelmed as a whole. It took years for me to feel someway satisfied console wise and if this gen is anything like last I doubt I'll be owning a new system anytime soon. I am hoping for a PS2 like dominance though from whatever system since it seemed to be the reason the PS2 had such overwhelming variety.
Well depending who you ask, but that's a different story, I have my WiiU (this gen or not? ).
I enjoy it a lot, and I won't get either 4 or One.
Haven't owned a Xbox or Playstation, ever, and I am happy with what Nintendo gives me.
Pretty much that, until I am not content with Nintendo I'll stíck with them.
).I enjoy it a lot, and I won't get either 4 or One.
Haven't owned a Xbox or Playstation, ever, and I am happy with what Nintendo gives me.
Pretty much that, until I am not content with Nintendo I'll stíck with them.
Fuck it, I'm going to treat myself on New Year's Eve and pick up a PS4 (assuming there are any in stock.) The lineup may not be all that, but I work hard! Also, I hate going out on NYE so that'll give me something to do.
Speaking of which, is the PS3 backwards compatible? I don't remember. Because that's a generation that I missed out on too.SilverBullets000 said:In junction with the Wii U I already own and enjoy, I do plan on getting a PS4 later down the line for more 3rd party titles. Both previous systems had quite a few exclusive titles that I enjoyed, unlike the XBox. It looks that trend will continue.
That is a great idea. I still go back and buy PS2 games now and then. The best part is that they're usually dirt cheap, with the rare exception of a few titles here and there that were popular during the time.War Penguin said:But for now, I'm gonna use this as an opportunity to check out some previous gen games that I've missed. Did it throughout the previous gen. No regrets there!
I'm going to play FF15. If it sucks - and it probably will - I'm going to go out, and just rest the PS4 on a hobo's lap, salute him/her, and leave.
The old 60 GB and 20 GB models of the PS3 are backwards compatible with the PS2, they took it out for the newer models. You could always go online and purchase one of those models since I think they go for around $250 or so. Also, the PS3 uses a removable 2.5" HDD so you can replace it with any laptop HDD or SSD you choose, as long as you copy the OS to the new hard drive, but there are millions of videos and tutorials on how to do it. It's really worth it as my friend still has his and it works like a charm. Plus they have adapters that allow you to use your Memory Cards on the PS3 or use Dualshock 2 controllers for the games.War Penguin said:Speaking of which, is the PS3 backwards compatible? I don't remember. Because that's a generation that I missed out on too.