Traditional console cycles are dead

[Fatboi1]

a 3 year console cycle is too short. 5 years seems reasonable to me. Consoles are turning more and more into mini computers, so I guess it makes sense, since most pc gamers change out gpus every 3 years (if not less), but it's not good for the consumer. It's gonna split the base, and people are gonna be pissed at paying more than $500 for a 4K capable console. shyt most people don't even have a 4K TV. I really hope Sony and MS wait another 2 years. The devs will finally be utilizing the consoles to the max and gamers will be getting their money's worth. Unlike pc gamers, console gamers don't like spending $500 every 3 years (or $1500 if you buy all three systems). 5 years is a good number. 8 was too long last time, but 3 is too short this time. Make the 5 year compromise.

Why would it have to be $500?? I never get this point, PS and Xbox gamers been buying MULTIPLE revisions of consoles that DON'T offer tangible upgrades yet suddenly a better, tangible console that will most likely:

• Work with existing games and run/look better
• Not change anything for the existing owners of the day 1 console
• Be an option

be suddenly a problem.

You know how many nikkaz I've seen bought Xboxes and upgraded because it was newer?
We had last gen:

Not to mention the many special editions and whatnot.

What's the problem if one of these are simply upgraded internally?? The general consumer doesn't know shyt about hardware and whanot, they'll upgrade even if it was the same exact shyt. The guys in the bubble like us would know and we'd have a choice to upgrade if we want. The upgrade would be optional, like how someone can still run Windows 7 even though 10 is out.

I think the main worry is irrational in that people think PS4 would get gimped and have weak versions of games compared to the better model but who actually cares besides broke nikkas??

The PC versions of console games always is superior anyway so it ain't like it'd be different. The cats talking that "Will it allow BC?" don't know what they're talking about. it's the SAME console. It'd run the same firmware, same games same controller w/e. It'd be no different than buying a new PS4 and logging in and setting it back up.

 

[chemicalsword]

GTA 5 plays like shyt on PS4 so dont use that

 

[Fatboi1]

GTA 5 plays like shyt on PS4 so dont use that

You should change ya name from itsyoung!! to itshyperbole!!

 

[Ciggavelli]

Why would it have to be $500?? I never get this point, PS and Xbox gamers been buying MULTIPLE revisions of consoles that DON'T offer tangible upgrades yet suddenly a better, tangible console that will most likely:

• Work with existing games and run/look better
• Not change anything for the existing owners of the day 1 console
• Be an option

be suddenly a problem.

You know how many nikkaz I've seen bought Xboxes and upgraded because it was newer?
We had last gen:

Not to mention the many special editions and whatnot.

What's the problem if one of these are simply upgraded internally?? The general consumer doesn't know shyt about hardware and whanot, they'll upgrade even if it was the same exact shyt. The guys in the bubble like us would know and we'd have a choice to upgrade if we want. The upgrade would be optional, like how someone can still run Windows 7 even though 10 is out.

I think the main worry is irrational in that people think PS4 would get gimped and have weak versions of games compared to the better model but who actually cares besides broke nikkas??

The PC versions of console games always is superior anyway so it ain't like it'd be different. The cats talking that "Will it allow BC?" don't know what they're talking about. it's the SAME console. It'd run the same firmware, same games same controller w/e. It'd be no different than buying a new PS4 and logging in and setting it back up.

I was being generous with a $500 4K PS4 or X1. I think in reality, it'll cost more than that. You're a PC gamer, and you know what it takes to run games at 4K. $500 is being generous. shyt will probably be $800+, if it's really a 4K machine. 4K GPUs just aren't at a good price point now. And shyt, you need two of em if you want high or ultra. 4K versions of consoles are to early right now. The tech just isn't affordable now.

 

[itsyoung!!]

I got GTA 5 on Ps3 (sold), PS4 (collecting dust) and PC. It played like shyt on the consoles. FPS dips way too low in big action fights

 

[be back in a bit]

I'm okay with it as long as each console is supported for ~6 years

E.g.

PS4 - 2013, supported until 2019
PS4S - 2016, supported until 2022
PS5 - 2019, supported until 2025
PS5S - 2022, supported until 2028

So basically the console you buy has the "best" version of multiplatform games for 3 years, and then starts becoming a "cross-gen" console for 3 years. The way it works out, you can buy every 2nd console release and it's like nothing's changed for people who don't wanna constantly upgrade.



Though consoles might not even be a thing 10 years from now, so who knows.

 

[Liquid]

I'm okay with it as long as each console is supported for ~6 years

E.g.

PS4 - 2013, supported until 2019
PS4S - 2016, supported until 2022
PS5 - 2019, supported until 2025
PS5S - 2022, supported until 2028

So basically the console you buy has the "best" version of multiplatform games for 3 years, and then starts becoming a "cross-gen" console for 3 years. The way it works out, you can buy every 2nd console release and it's like nothing's changed for people who don't wanna constantly upgrade.



Though consoles might not even be a thing 10 years from now, so who knows.

Consoles will always be around in some capacity, but the reality is that 7-8 year cycles are just not realistic. NOTHING in the tech industry moves that slow.

 

[Cladyclad]

nintendo & MS killed this gen.

My gawd the Wi U not even 4 years old. And it's rumor they ceasing production

&

MS already done and it's not even 3 years yet

And cellphones are not in the same boat. Hell right now u can get a bonus iPhone just by adding a line with AT&T. Majority don't pay full price upfront for cellphones.

And the shoes and clothes comparison are off too. Most buy clothing for status, flaunting, and the best reason pu55y

I ain't getting no pu55y off playing my ps4 in 4K

 

[x2y]

If true I'm done with consoles and sticking with pc

 

[scarlxrd]

I'm not buying an incremental console. Once game consoles start this Apple 5/5S/6/6S shyt, I'm going strictly PC.

 

[itsyoung!!]

@King Sun right now he been stacking his nickles and dimes for 3 years and might be finally ready this christmas to make that $399 purchase and they talking about releasing new PS already

pray for @King Sun pockets yall

 

[Ineedmoney504]

I wouldn't fukk wit it

 

[KravenMorehead™]

I'd do videogames like I do hiphop: stick to the old shyt and buy new stuff once in a blue moon

 

[Ill Lou Malnati]

They can do what they want...I'll determine my purchases accordingly

Exactly. Personally, I think 5 years is a good life cycle.

3 years you aren't even really pushing the limits of the console , 7 years your shyt is ancient and tired.

 

[Fatboi1]

@King Sun right now he been stacking his nickles and dimes for 3 years and might be finally ready this christmas to make that $399 purchase and they talking about releasing new PS already

pray for @King Sun pockets yall