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The Old PlayStation Thread | *NEW THREAD IS UP*
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I think a bigger issue would be the push for 'GaaS' (Games as a service) to become the norm. We're already seeing episodic content and 'season passes'. It could in theory get to a point where actual game progression (i.e. access to additional areas/levels) are tied to additional purchases.
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Dudes gotta be wild pissed when they pop a game in for the first time and need an 12gb update first.
Bend_The_Knee
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Give me discs over digital any day.
I don't want the game no more? I can trade or sell it.
I can still buy digital but I won't do that with sports games or games like CoD when there's a new one every year.
I don't want the game no more? I can trade or sell it.
I can still buy digital but I won't do that with sports games or games like CoD when there's a new one every year.
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Wild corny and been done better by funnier members but ok.
I mean some games already did this (resident evil revelations) but if every or a majority of games did this time for a new hobby if it gets to this point.
I mean some games already did this (resident evil revelations) but if every or a majority of games did this time for a new hobby if it gets to this point.
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Never got into the Evil Within series.
Probably will wait to pick it up and play them on the 5.
Probably will wait to pick it up and play them on the 5.
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Only problem with game disk is they can get scratched or lost. I'll still take them over digital any day. Only time I rely on digital is when it's a small, non triple A game, or someone is having a really great sale. Got Resident Evil 2 Remake for 20 bucks digitally, for example.
Feel like the budget version of these consoles is a non option for me, since I like physical media and my consoles double for a blue ray player.
Some games are really huge and take up tons of space. Can't imagine living in an area with bad internet and data caps.
Feel like the budget version of these consoles is a non option for me, since I like physical media and my consoles double for a blue ray player.
Some games are really huge and take up tons of space. Can't imagine living in an area with bad internet and data caps.
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I've been all digital since 2018.. But you guys are bringing up some good points. Might have to go back to picking up physical copies. Though I'll definitely miss the laziness digital affords 
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Bend_The_Knee
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Maybe if you stopped playing pretend dj, they would last you.
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Sony has started informing retailers of their PlayStation 5 launch day allocation | VGC
UK retailer ShopTo says some PS5 pre-orders won’t arrive on day one…
www.videogameschronicle.com
Could happen in the states.
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PS4 to PS5: All Games with Confirmed Free Upgrades
Every game that lets you transfer from PS4 to PS5
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I don't believe u.
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You can bet they will use this upcoming generation to see how far they can go. I think the Amazon 'gaming' service has a basic subscription fee, then additional charges if you want a particular publishers games (Capcom, Konami, EA, etc...). Now the publisher in turn can choose how they want their AAA game to be played, i.e. release levels/stages once a week, etc...
I'm on the wrong side of my 30s so I grew up with swapping game cartridges and I don't have an issue with discs either. However this particular generation (PS4 Pro for me) with its day one downloads signals the end of a 30+ year hobby as I don't like where things are headed.
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Ill never buy disk after game stop try to give me like $3 for “the division” 
I broke the disc right in front of their face & threw it away lol
digital 110% & plus my current PS4 still does the “ejecting disc/peeping” BS
blows my mind so many people still use disc in 2020 lol
I broke the disc right in front of their face & threw it away lol
digital 110% & plus my current PS4 still does the “ejecting disc/peeping” BS
blows my mind so many people still use disc in 2020 lol
Bend_The_Knee
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Ill never buy disk after game stop try to give me like $3 for “the division”
I broke the disc right in front of their face & threw it away lol
digital 110% & plus my current PS4 still does the “ejecting disc/peeping” BS
blows my mind so many people still use disc in 2020 lol
How does that blow your mind? Blu ray movies and games still sell.
I wouldn't selly games at GS. Use OfferUp.
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Facebook marketplace and OfferUp are where it's at. Yea if you want to get ripped off try and sell at GS. Even Best Buy's gamer club had really good deals on selling back games.
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Even though probably 98-99% of my game catalogue is digital, I still preordered the one with the disk drive. I know that when games that I really want drop a dope special or collector’s edition, I’m going to want it. Especially if they come with a steel case. Plus, with the digital edition you’re locked in to one way to purchase all of your games. What’s wrong with having options?
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I got the disc version i just prefer physical media over digital and sometimes i buy used games off amazon im not willing to cop new and still trade in games, I also want the 4k blu ray drive since i still buy 4k blu rays.
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Ill never buy disk after game stop try to give me like $3 for “the division”
I broke the disc right in front of their face & threw it away lol
digital 110% & plus my current PS4 still does the “ejecting disc/peeping” BS
blows my mind so many people still use disc in 2020 lol
lol ur an ******* for that
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I have a catalog of game discs I mostly never play but I own them and the option is always there nonetheless...
XB1X was my 4K disc player and I sold it, so I need a replacement... Also, as mentioned before, I still enjoy buying games and my favorite films (as do my kids) on 4K during Black Friday and building that catalog as well.
I usually only ever buy two game titles for full price at launch. Gran Turismo and COD. The rest I buy on disco or used... or wait for psn freebies. Miles will be a launch exception.
Having access to all of that for an additional $65 (via Best Buy rewards) or $100 at full price is a no brainer - for me.
Bottom line, on the Sony side of things... $100 is pennies to pay for the flexibility of not being bound to one method or a console with extended functionality.
Regardless, I'm glad both exist. There is both cheaper access for those that prefer it and more profit for Sony. The more money Sony makes the better support we get for the platform overall....
Win Win. No basis for argument. Based on production numbers, M$ and Sony know the true story as well. All digital is cool and is a growing thing, but it is not yet "the way".
XB1X was my 4K disc player and I sold it, so I need a replacement... Also, as mentioned before, I still enjoy buying games and my favorite films (as do my kids) on 4K during Black Friday and building that catalog as well.
I usually only ever buy two game titles for full price at launch. Gran Turismo and COD. The rest I buy on disco or used... or wait for psn freebies. Miles will be a launch exception.
Having access to all of that for an additional $65 (via Best Buy rewards) or $100 at full price is a no brainer - for me.
Bottom line, on the Sony side of things... $100 is pennies to pay for the flexibility of not being bound to one method or a console with extended functionality.
Regardless, I'm glad both exist. There is both cheaper access for those that prefer it and more profit for Sony. The more money Sony makes the better support we get for the platform overall....
Win Win. No basis for argument. Based on production numbers, M$ and Sony know the true story as well. All digital is cool and is a growing thing, but it is not yet "the way".
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All doomsday scenarios. I’m also old enough to remember the days of putting cartridges under my shirt and blowing to get the dust out and I’m all for digital and subscription services like game pass/psnow (as optional) becoming the norm.
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Sony makes more money selling them at $60 than putting them on Now. Also Now was supposed to be a stop gap for PS3 emulation. It’s expanded but they not planning on turning it into gamepass at the moment.
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I'm handing down the PS4 to my son. Do I keep the God of War disc game for him?.... Or will the PS4 have access to the PSN games.. or is that a PS5 exclusive?
