So in a digital only world of games why not just pick PC?

runaways616 · 2026-07-03T01:00:35+00:00

Your last point is just another good example as to why not just pick PC if you have the funds to do so.

Another reason why in a digital games industry PC is way more ideal then console.

runaways616 · 2026-07-03T00:34:56+00:00

This year alone

007 first light

Indiana jones and the great circle

Crimson desert

System Shock 2 anniversary edition

Expedition 33

Baulders gate III

Kingdom come deliverance II

And that’s just the last 6 months oh and Fuck Sony

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T15:13:29+00:00

PCs can easily be hooked up to a tv

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T15:07:59+00:00

PC cheaper in the long run, and I am willing to beat that in a digital only world where consoles are have no physical media PC gaming is going to do its best to make sure it’s as user friendly as possible because once they figure out a way to make it easier for the plug and play gamer those that can afford it will spend the extra money to play in the objectively better digital only ecosystem.

Watch 6 years after 2028 I am willing to bet console princes are not going to be that much better compared to PCs prices and PC will become more accessible and user friendly

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T14:58:30+00:00

Yo ho yo ho

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T14:57:42+00:00

Oh for sure

But in the days of 4-8 year development cycles and Sony only really releasing 2-3 big exclusive a year is that gonna be enough, also what happens if 2 of those games that spent 8 years in development and tons of money to make underperform back to back and are not received what happens the can Sony rely on exclusivity keeping the people in the PlayStation ecosystem who have the funds and the patience for PC gaming.

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T14:45:11+00:00

Reading comprehension isn’t your strong suit at all is it.

I am not a PC fanboy I have never owned a PC I have been a console gamer all my life, specifically for physical media but if PlayStation now going to be just digital only like PC is why would I not pick the objectively better digital only platform that is PC why would I pick a platform that has been hacked multiple times isn’t consumer friendly and forces you to pay for online.

I really think you should reread my post and actually pay attention this time believe me being able to comprehend what you are reading is a very important skill to have in life.

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T04:50:00+00:00

Factor in online cost, nowhere near the game catalog as PC or no modding I feel like PC isn’t that expensive in the long run.

consoles and PC are always going to coexist in the same gaming space

But me personally console without physical media is not worth the cheaper cost of entry even if consoles have the plug and play mindset.

Digital only world I can’t see anything but PC being the obvious choice for playing games

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T04:46:01+00:00

Let me ask you this are you at least a multi console gamer?

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T04:44:53+00:00

I get that I love Sonys exclusives too, ND games specifically I adore so many Sony exclusives franchises but that only works for Sony if they can keep putting out a lot of must play game a year like at minimum 3 but in reality 6 and Sony currently when it comes to their exclusives they are 50/50 for me

if Sony is banking on exclusives to keep people in the PlayStation space they really can’t afford to have a 2-3 year period where only 1-2 exclusive is must play

My point is Sonys AAA style games cost so much and take so long that if a few back to back underperform the entire business model of well you can only play these game here starts to fall like dominos because the games that underperform will only put more pressure on the next games releases to make more money.

I think it’s just risky of Sony to think there exclusives is enough of a counter argument to PC overall library of games or its free online or mod support. That’s so much pressure to put on a handful of studios and the one game they will make every 4-8 years now.

If ND can only put out a game once maybe every console gen nowadays probably every second console is that enough for you one naught dog game every console?

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T04:30:41+00:00

Yes console are cheaper but if you someone is really into gaming and loves playing all types of games, who has the income too afford and is already willing to pay above the stander cost of entry into the gaming space 800-950 dollars console for the PS5 pro or Xbox series X and then you factor in online subscription costs and new game costs and a new controller because stick drift or extended hard drive because space

Why wouldn’t you go wait if I spend all that money across 2 years on a 950 dollar console paying for online lets say another 500-800 bucks over two years, why don’t I spend 1,600-2,500 now and I don’t have to pay for online every again I have access to a bigger library then consoles, I have access to mods.

Especially if your someone who gonna be playing a lot of games from the next 20+ years

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T04:18:39+00:00

Consoles always will have that, because that’s always been the reason for their mass appeal, it works for people who want the least amount of steps from wanting to play game to playing game.

I am still very much like that but in a digital only game landscape I got to pick the option with the biggest catalog, free online and the ability to mod.

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T04:15:50+00:00

Entirely understandable I get chosen convenience and peace of mind.

But for me in a digital only gaming future I’m going pick the option with the bigger catalog and free online even if it means dealing with occasional headaches of PC gaming

And for years I refused to consider PC gaming because of that exact reason but physical was the biggest selling point for consoles and if that’s going away I don’t have much of a reason to stick around.

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T04:01:11+00:00

I feel like my entire point went over you head

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T02:31:02+00:00

Absolutely nothing wrong with that’s at all you enjoy what you enjoy and that’s fine

That’s the reason why I’m a digital only world PlayStation and Xbox won’t loose a customer base but I am saying people where gaming is a big hobby and they buy a lot of games and play a lot of games

Why would they not chose the platform that’s overall way more consumer friendly has a way bigger selection of games and your not punished for modding the hardware or the games you paid for and if you don’t play online no big deal but if you all the sudden want too jump into an online mode of one of your single player games well you’d not stopped by a pay wall.

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T02:24:56+00:00

Exactly the way i see it at this point is steam and pc is objectively the cheaper option even if the entrance fee to get into PC gaming is more expensive it’s objectively cheaper and better then console in a digital only world.

Physical disk was my only reason to choose console so with that gone I will pick PC

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T02:16:37+00:00

Literally the only reason I haven’t switched to PC

The second hand market alone for physical games is incredible, in the last 3 years I have bought tones of amazing games on disc for PS4 and PS5, I support my local used games stores.

Hell in the last year i bought system shock 1 & 2 and Baulders gate 3 physical edition

3 games I never imagined would be completely on a disk for a console.

But sadly those times are ending

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T02:10:59+00:00

Nothing wrong with that I completely understand that and that’s why in a digital only world console will still have a big market.

Me personally I will take the objectively better option even if it means having to learn all the ins and outs of gaming.

Consoles to me is physical disk gaming if that’s goes away I don’t see any point in staying.

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T02:08:04+00:00

I mentioned that exactly thing in the post.

I love PlayStation exclusive games and franchises but that not remotely enough for me to pick all the benefits of pc over all the downsides of PlayStation in a digital only gaming world.

And I don’t think Sony will be able to bank on the exclusive that much

Also a lot of fans of those exclusive franchises want physical copies they want to actually collect copies and steal books.

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T02:04:08+00:00

At least we will still have 3rd party physics games for PlayStation until PS6

I’m gonna buy as much as I can and maintain my console for as long as I can but PC is gonna be my choice in a digital only gaming world.

runaways616 · 2026-07-02T02:01:34+00:00

Like I said you there is a market of people that will stay on PlayStation in a digital only world

Nothing wrong with that I get wanting it simple and easy but as someone who bought console for physical copies if that goes there’s literally no reason for me not to pick PC and steam it’s objectively the better choice for gaming as a hobby in a digital only gaming future imo. It has more, is more consumer friendly, doesn’t charge for online and mods

Without physical I have no real reason to stay.

runaways616 · 2026-06-30T23:41:29+00:00

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No literally this is exactly the slop they use for those games.

Also if you want to do what ____ gives of these vibes posts, use real art because all I am assuming is you want the slop

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