How do you feel about the release of the PS5?

Question

The release doesn't really affect me since I play games on PC, so I guess I don't really care. But I am curious about how many people really are excited about it. I feel like the PS5 and the new Xbox are both money grabbers, since the games both look pretty similar to their predecessors, graphics-wise. Maybe I'm wrong, I haven't seen much gameplay.

Excited, going to buy it within the next year

Excited, but cannot afford / won't buy for another reason

Don't care at all

I actually dislike Playstation

Select age and gender to cast your vote:

GirlGuy

Updates:

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Please answer the poll too :)

Answer 1

zeitgeist057

Xper 7

I'm more into the new Xbox Series X, which may be a "money grabber" as you say. I don't really have time to play video games atm, but I have an Xbox One and was interested in the Xbox One X, so the Series X is on my radar if I get into a situation where I am going to buy a tv and play video games again. But for now I have too many other productive important things to do.

I have consistently been in favor of Xbox over PS. I started with Nintendo, then switched to Xbox. I had a PS for a while for a couple games like Resident Evil, but Xbox just has more of what I like and I think better performance/graphics and mod-ability. It's more like an actual computer. I used to have a modded Xbox with expanded drive, where I could copy any game. Combined with the local game store offering a "5 games, 5 days, $5" promotion, I quickly had a digital library of over 30 games. (which cost me less than $200, which would get you about 4-5 games new).

zeitgeist057

18 d
Also, I don't know about PS5, but the new Xbox you can load a game, pause it, load another game, play it, then switch back to the game you paused. Having much faster/little load times is pretty incredible. I think so much time (adds up to hours) is spent waiting on load time, which we might not notice but it all adds up. I know my Xbox One it would be long enough loads sometimes I would make a point to go to the bathroom, make a snack, etc.

Answer 2

zeitgeist057

Also, I don't know about PS5, but the new Xbox you can load a game, pause it, load another game, play it, then switch back to the game you paused. Having much faster/little load times is pretty incredible. I think so much time (adds up to hours) is spent waiting on load time, which we might not notice but it all adds up. I know my Xbox One it would be long enough loads sometimes I would make a point to go to the bathroom, make a snack, etc.

Answer 3

FakeName123 | 56 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Guru

I've stopped caring about consoles two generations ago when they removed the advantage of consoles over PCs. Aka when you needed a internet-connection and got updates for your games rather than them working flawless out of the box.

Genkii

18 d
Yeah, I'm really not sure what made them decide to make you download games from a CD. It's pretty ridiculous. I think it should be one or the other (digital or physical), not both. Maybe game sizes are too big for disks nowadays? I am not sure.
FakeName123

18 d
It's about Usercontrol and data gathering. Fortunately I grew up with NES SNES and N64 where that wasn't an issue.
Genkii

18 d
The old consoles are great in that sense :)

Answer 4

Genkii

Yeah, I'm really not sure what made them decide to make you download games from a CD. It's pretty ridiculous. I think it should be one or the other (digital or physical), not both. Maybe game sizes are too big for disks nowadays? I am not sure.

Answer 5

FakeName123

It's about Usercontrol and data gathering. Fortunately I grew up with NES SNES and N64 where that wasn't an issue.

How do you feel about the release of the PS5?

Answer 6

Genkii

The old consoles are great in that sense :)

Answer 7

MCheetah

Yoda

Don't care at all. The current (previous?) console generation of the X-bone, PS4, and Switch (still an absolute sh*tty name) are all trash. Only a few good games on the latter two (like Spider-Man, Breath of the Wild, Smash Ultimate, Mario Odyssey, etc), nothing whatsoever worth owning on the Microsoft box, and no game worth buying an entire console over. I'm an adamant gamer, too. After years of not being able to afford/know-how-to-build a PC, I finally just bought a gaming PC for $800 and have no plans to return to console gaming, unless they make a Switch whose hardware doesn't suck, or Playstation starts putting out some more good games. But I see no reason to even continue with consoles anymore, in the 2020s. Not sure if we'll ever make it to that memetic "PlayStation 9."https://www.youtube.com/embed/IyPQVsdCuRk

Answer 8

LoudShorty

Xper 5

Console are great for easy access to video games at affordable prices
I remember waking up in Christmas when I was younger to my dad having bought a PS3 and a few games, and being blown away at how cool it was
They have their place in houses, and by staying relatively affordable and increasing their graphics/loading speed makes all the better.
I admit that the jump from current gen to next gen isn't as high as it used to be, but that's irrelevant in the face of progress, since any progress is good progress in most cases

Genkii

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I agree, the older consoles has much bigger jumps in progress, but any progress is good. I just don't think it is $500-$600 worth of progress this time in my opinion. Maybe in a few years I'll be interested in the next generation more than this one.

Answer 9

Genkii

I agree, the older consoles has much bigger jumps in progress, but any progress is good. I just don't think it is $500-$600 worth of progress this time in my opinion. Maybe in a few years I'll be interested in the next generation more than this one.

Answer 10

Aethereal

Xper 7

I'm super excited for PS5. I'm annoyed that it won't be available to me until the 19th (assuming my local shop actually has it by then). I'm especially looking forward to Demon's Souls remake. The game looks so beautiful, better than anything I've seen on PC (I have a gaming PC).

The price is painful yes. Mine will actually be more expensive than the "official" price (about $700 for the digital console). But I want the games. Demon's Souls is PS exclusive; and I want to play stuff like DMC5:SE in bed on a big TV rather than at my desk.

I disagree about the money grab thing. It's just as much of a sink as into PC. The latest graphics cards and tidbits are pretty expensive. I know that I have to save up almost $5000 for the PC gaming rig and setup I plan to give myself in 2022. Being a gamer is expensive.

A consoling thought; PS5 is still cheaper than the latest Iphone (I consider expensive phones to be the real money grabbers).

Answer 11

Anonymous

Graphics wise? Theyre fully capable of 4k now, and 120hz, with spec bumps that literally take giant dumps on last gen. The series X is more powerful than most pcs now, with the zen 2 8/16 chip, and the graphics power has come to the level of a RTX 2070. So yeah I'd say people are pretty excited to be able to play Forza above 30fps now, and be more competitive in apex and fortnite and call of duty at 120fps. And the graphics will be much better with ray tracing and adaptive sharpening. So I'm not sure what you mean at all.

Answer 12

Jaximus-Lion | 63 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Yoda

I will tell you when a Play Station is better than this

How do you feel about the release of the PS5?

Many who never used a PC have no idea how powerful it can be, they always choose simplicity, insert cd and play and that's it.

imthequeen

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The picture u showed here , the PC may cost well over 1k usd , or maybe sometimes even more than 5k usd , don't compare a 5000 dollar device with something worth 399 dollars. It's so stupid.
Jaximus-Lion

18 d
@imthequeen Here is the difference of what you call ''stupid''
First of all this is a 2k pc (cheap because i built it my self) , then you have many will buy the bigger PS that goes for 499 plus tax. The games that are sold on xbox live and PS store are a little bit more expensive than windows games (not always) then you have to pay membership to be online and the pc user doesn't do that, then you buy another hand controller and that is at least 60 dollars. Then you have the (crossplay pass) which sadly that cost too. I can do more a lot with a PC and the price is worth it than buying one console that i will be limited to what and how much i can do with it. 2000 dollars in total vs console 500 dollars, extra hand controller 60 dollars, online membership about 50 dollars, a TV than can handle the new console performance (which not many thought about) and it will be a problem just wait for it and you will see and hear about a lot and little i can do with it!!! I think it depends on who you art talking to because a PC is always worth the price over a console and that's why there is more PC gamers than all consoles combined. And there is many cheap PCs that preform well as a ps5
imthequeen

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dude , you're stupid as hell , i dont even know how the fuck does a pc relates to a console , they both are 2 completely different machines. people have different choices , different budgets , a pc that's just as strong as the ps will cost way over 3k i bet , and still there's literally no point in comparing these 2 devices
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Jaximus-Lion

18 d
@imthequeen wow!!! So disrespectful. Thanks i guess. Have you ever won an discussion by being disrespectful?
Genkii

18 d
@Jaximus-Lion I don't think she is experienced with PCs. She kinda proved the point in your original comment lol. Computers can be extremely powerful without spending $2000CAD ($1500USD).
I think insert cd and play is just very welcoming for the majority of consumers though. PCs are a big investment too if you are young.
I spent about $1000usd 4 years ago and my computer is still going strong.
Genkii

18 d
It was a big investment at the time since I was only starting high school, but I do not regret it one bit. PCs can do so much more than just gaming too! Keyboard & Mouse is made for me.
Jaximus-Lion

18 d
Well i didn't expect a 16 yo to understand what i explained. My new investment is for my youtube channel and am trying to make things look good for me and my viewers. What games do you play?
Genkii

18 d
Recently I haven't been playing anything too much because of school, but the most played is probably Black Desert Online
Jaximus-Lion

18 d
Oh my cousin plays it since 2016 he is obsessed, it looks great but i haven't play it yet.
Do you stream or do you have a youtube channel?
Genkii

18 d
No, I usually just play and keep it to myself. It's a very grindy game and I might consider it more addicting than fun lol.
Jaximus-Lion

18 d
Grinding is fun in a addicting way :P

Answer 13

imthequeen

The picture u showed here , the PC may cost well over 1k usd , or maybe sometimes even more than 5k usd , don't compare a 5000 dollar device with something worth 399 dollars. It's so stupid.

Answer 14

Jaximus-Lion

@imthequeen Here is the difference of what you call ''stupid''
First of all this is a 2k pc (cheap because i built it my self) , then you have many will buy the bigger PS that goes for 499 plus tax. The games that are sold on xbox live and PS store are a little bit more expensive than windows games (not always) then you have to pay membership to be online and the pc user doesn't do that, then you buy another hand controller and that is at least 60 dollars. Then you have the (crossplay pass) which sadly that cost too. I can do more a lot with a PC and the price is worth it than buying one console that i will be limited to what and how much i can do with it. 2000 dollars in total vs console 500 dollars, extra hand controller 60 dollars, online membership about 50 dollars, a TV than can handle the new console performance (which not many thought about) and it will be a problem just wait for it and you will see and hear about a lot and little i can do with it!!! I think it depends on who you art talking to because a PC is always worth the price over a console and that's why there is more PC gamers than all consoles combined. And there is many cheap PCs that preform well as a ps5

Answer 15

imthequeen

dude , you're stupid as hell , i dont even know how the fuck does a pc relates to a console , they both are 2 completely different machines. people have different choices , different budgets , a pc that's just as strong as the ps will cost way over 3k i bet , and still there's literally no point in comparing these 2 devices

Answer 16

Jaximus-Lion

@imthequeen wow!!! So disrespectful. Thanks i guess. Have you ever won an discussion by being disrespectful?

Answer 17

Genkii

@Jaximus-Lion I don't think she is experienced with PCs. She kinda proved the point in your original comment lol. Computers can be extremely powerful without spending $2000CAD ($1500USD).
I think insert cd and play is just very welcoming for the majority of consumers though. PCs are a big investment too if you are young.
I spent about $1000usd 4 years ago and my computer is still going strong.

Answer 18

Genkii

It was a big investment at the time since I was only starting high school, but I do not regret it one bit. PCs can do so much more than just gaming too! Keyboard & Mouse is made for me.

Answer 19

Jaximus-Lion

Well i didn't expect a 16 yo to understand what i explained. My new investment is for my youtube channel and am trying to make things look good for me and my viewers. What games do you play?

Answer 20

Genkii

Recently I haven't been playing anything too much because of school, but the most played is probably Black Desert Online

Answer 21

Jaximus-Lion

Oh my cousin plays it since 2016 he is obsessed, it looks great but i haven't play it yet.
Do you stream or do you have a youtube channel?

Answer 22

Genkii

No, I usually just play and keep it to myself. It's a very grindy game and I might consider it more addicting than fun lol.

Answer 23

Jaximus-Lion

Grinding is fun in a addicting way :P

Answer 24

Don-_-Don

Explorer

I'm indifferent for the most part.

I grew up playomg PlayStation.
Ps2 and Ps3.
I still own my ps3 and play certain games on it.
I own a PS Vita and I play certain games on that too.
My brother owns a Ps4, but I never really play it.

It's like after the Ps4 came out I kinda stopped caring about PlayStation, so I don't see myself buying the Ps5 anytime soon.

I kinda grown to be more on an nintendo fan, after buying an Nintendo Switch I've been feeling satisfied for what I have and I don't think I'm going to buy any new systems anytime soon.

Answer 25

TallAnon | 192 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Guru

I'm pretty happy about it, one less secret to keep 😁 I've actually worked on software surrounding it and been part of the development for one of the games. So now I hope to see a lot of people enjoy my work 😊 I'll get one myself too, even if just to try my own work 😁

Genkii

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Cool! I can imagine it's both thrilling and nervewracking to see all the feedback when it releases.

Answer 26

Genkii

Cool! I can imagine it's both thrilling and nervewracking to see all the feedback when it releases.

Answer 27

WhiteSteve | 104 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Master

A bunch of my friends just got them. They seem to be liking it. I think they play Call Of Duty. I can’t speak on any of it, I almost never get to play video games, and when I do, I play my old PS2 and XBox 360. So I’m on pace to get a PS5 around 2030, I’ll get back to you on that lmao. I’m hearing these things sold out and are going for like $1,800 through private re-sellers.

Answer 28

Novacane

Xper 5

Pretty excited about it, But I feel like I am at that age where I don't really play that many games anymore so I feel like my time will go to that if I did get it, I'm actually saving up to build my own PC and start getting used to playing games on PC instead, that way I could still use a controller as I learn to play on keyboard

Answer 29

Inexpensivefurniture

Xper 7

Absolutely no way I can buy it, BUT I am excited for it's release because the price of PS4 games will drop after a while so I'll be able to afford more of those

Genkii

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That's a good way to look at it!

Answer 30

Genkii

That's a good way to look at it!

Answer 31

DamnSam | 67 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Yoda

Buying a first generation console was last time a good thing when ps1 came out...

You can already find out that it will overheat in under 2 hours, save space is already too small, and no mods... no thanks, I buy no things which are still in prototype state

Answer 32

ABritonInAmerica

Xper 2

I'm waiting a year, consoles always seem busted af at release

CrazyRay43

18 d
When, besides the XBox 360? 🤔
Genkii

18 d
@CrazyRay43 I remember seeing many people having defective Switch consoles when they came out
Silver158

17 d
@CrazyRay43 The PS3
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Silver158

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@Genkii Yeah they were curving or something right?

Answer 33

CrazyRay43

When, besides the XBox 360? 🤔

Answer 34

Genkii

@CrazyRay43 I remember seeing many people having defective Switch consoles when they came out

Answer 35

Silver158

@CrazyRay43 The PS3

Answer 36

Silver158

@Genkii Yeah they were curving or something right?

Answer 37

Elliegirl

Guru

Kinda excited, I guess. Our PS4 is working fine and we still have some games we haven’t finished the story on yet. We never buy consoles at release anyway. My husband said he’s gonna wait a year or so to get us one unless I really want one sooner.

Answer 38

madgoat | 139 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Guru

Interested in the new tech but cannot justify buying any of it. More interested in the streaming services and for that I need a suitable client. Maybe Google TV is ironically the way to go (not for psnow though)

Answer 39

sadgirlfromtx

Xper 1

its overrated to me. people have PS4s in good condition and are already talking about getting a PS5. it's a waste of money to me unless you don't have one.

Genkii

16 d
I completely agree. I don't know if you're familiar with computers, but it's exactly like all the GTX 2080 owners who are panicking to get their hands on a new 3080 graphics card. Like I bet their setup will be the same speed as before. The only people who need the newest graphics cards are people who do rendering and 3d modelling.

Answer 40

Genkii

I completely agree. I don't know if you're familiar with computers, but it's exactly like all the GTX 2080 owners who are panicking to get their hands on a new 3080 graphics card. Like I bet their setup will be the same speed as before. The only people who need the newest graphics cards are people who do rendering and 3d modelling.

Answer 41

scarlett774

Yoda

I don’t really care but my brother just bought the ps5 and he was excited

Answer 42

Lynx122

Guru

I'm probably gonna buy one but I don't know when yet. I'm gonna wait a little bit.

Answer 43

Hawner

Xper 6

I'm PC Masterrace all the way, so it doesn't affect me at all. 😆

Answer 44

chris0977

Xper 6

I had a PS1 when I was in 7th year at school so my answer is "old".

chris0977

17 d
Also the computers had Windows 95 (which was updated after its released with a 2nd version feature so significant, literally on the loading screen of the operating system, the words: "with USB support".

Answer 45

chris0977

Also the computers had Windows 95 (which was updated after its released with a 2nd version feature so significant, literally on the loading screen of the operating system, the words: "with USB support".

Answer 46

John_Doesnt | 786 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Master

I'm waiting for the price drop because there isn't a good game library out yet. Also, PC gamers are missing out on Unreal Engine 5.

Answer 47

MysticDevice

Xper 7

I'm sure the PS5 will be a good enough system but like you, I prefer to game on PC. It's more robust and is easier to upgrade software and hardware.

Answer 48

shyapples2

Yoda

I’ve been playing video games my whole life and I can’t wait to get the PlayStation 5 digital edition

Answer 49

captain_voidwalker

Xper 6

After the horror show that was the ps4. I think I'm done buying consoles. Just going to stick to pc gaming now

Answer 50

CuriousMufuxka | 176 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Guru

B. Waiting on Cyberpunk 2077! Perhaps I shoulda voted C...

Answer 51

certifiedalphafemale

Xper 6

I like the PS5 digital but my boyfriend likes the Series S LOL!

Answer 52

Jmmmfi4

Yoda

Definitely getting one when the hype does down & I don't have to fight to get one

Answer 53

Anonymous

PC gaming where it's at. Console gaming is history.

Answer 54

sensible27 | 78 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Yoda

My empty soul feels nothing ; ) : )

Answer 55

JosyJosy | 210 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Master

Excited but won't buy it

Answer 56

Gravit1

Xper 7

I still haven't got the PS3.

Answer 57

chapawapa

Xper 6

Buying it when it comes out

Jaximus-Lion

18 d
Good luck 🤣🤣🤣 It's already sold out before release
chapawapa

18 d
As in pre order? Of course it did. Usually does with ever console released... Point is?
Jaximus-Lion

18 d
Good you are aware of it. I have a collogue that said the similar and he didn't understand that it's already sold out and there won't be any physical PS5 out in the stores. When is the other release? February?
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chapawapa

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I have no clue when they are expected to restock.

Answer 58

Jaximus-Lion

Good luck 🤣🤣🤣 It's already sold out before release

Answer 59

chapawapa

As in pre order? Of course it did. Usually does with ever console released... Point is?

Answer 60

Jaximus-Lion

Good you are aware of it. I have a collogue that said the similar and he didn't understand that it's already sold out and there won't be any physical PS5 out in the stores. When is the other release? February?

Answer 61

chapawapa

I have no clue when they are expected to restock.

Answer 62

chriscdi | 221 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Master

well i can't afford it atm so i dont really care

Answer 63

FrontierMan

Xper 3

I try not to feel anything about literal garbage.

Answer 64

ronaldsnugs

Xper 4

I don’t play video games

Shocker650

18 d
How can you live like that?

Answer 65

Shocker650

How can you live like that?

Answer 66

zagor | 286 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Master

I play on PC as well so don't care.

Answer 67

lpoots

Explorer

exciting as scabies

Answer 68

Iron_Man | 1K opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.

Master

Enjoy it teens

Answer 69

Lonelywolfxl

Xper 5

Nothing

Answer 70

AdamPereira2

Xper 4

im a xbox person

Inexpensivefurniture

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There's a new Xbox coming out too isn't there? It seems like both systems usually come out with something at the same time
AdamPereira2

15 d
@Inexpensivefurniture yeah but ill ait till the prices go down for that one

Answer 71

Inexpensivefurniture

There's a new Xbox coming out too isn't there? It seems like both systems usually come out with something at the same time

Answer 72

AdamPereira2

@Inexpensivefurniture yeah but ill ait till the prices go down for that one

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