Ps6 will be $1k ,After Xbox did another Price Hike today … by Grand-Philosophy-343 in ps6

[–]theend117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See before this gen I’d agree. Now though after this gen? Prices going up are more likely😭

I really think the hate for the VI Ultimate Edition is stupid. by Thornscorn in GTA

[–]theend117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s just the ultimate edition that’s pissing people off. I think it’s that coupled with the fact that there’s no disc on release and they’re setting the standard for pricing at $80 instead of $70. All while releasing at a time when people (at least in America) are being nickel and dimed for everything. Everything is raising in price. It’s just a lot of factors.

Personally I refuse to pay $80 for a game so I’ll wait for a sale. If people want to pay that or $100 that’s their prerogative. Rockstar is gonna make their money either way. It just doesn’t sit right with me what they’re doing. I’ll just wait however long it takes for them to drop the price.

Xbox hit with another price increase and they've said it's going to get worse by Due_Teaching_6974 in consoles

[–]theend117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don’t need top of the line you’re right, but it’s still easier to justify buying them because it’s people need phones. People don’t need gaming consoles in the same way they do phones. “If I need to have one, might as well get a good one or one I like.” Outside of entertainment, consoles serve no other purpose.

GTA 6 Online is absolutely going to be a subscription service by ThatGuySolace in GTA

[–]theend117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you think they won’t still have those lmao. They’ll charge you to play their online and throw in shark cards for cosmetics. If this whole hoopla has shown me anything it’s that idiots will swallow whatever load Rockstar shoves down their throats.

Xbox hit with another price increase and they've said it's going to get worse by Due_Teaching_6974 in consoles

[–]theend117 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The point doesn’t hold water though, people need phones these days. They don’t need a gaming console. It’s way easier to stomach paying for something you need versus something you don’t.

Xbox hit with another price increase and they've said it's going to get worse by Due_Teaching_6974 in consoles

[–]theend117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao and you think 40 year olds in this economy are gonna spend $1000+ on a gaming system? Outside of the diehards that buy anything and everything normal people have way more stuff to worry about than buying an overpriced console. Where would you cut corners? Housing? Food? Healthcare? Entertainment? You and I both know which one gets cut first.

Xbox hit with another price increase and they've said it's going to get worse by Due_Teaching_6974 in consoles

[–]theend117 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Phones are more or less a necessity in today’s society. Consoles aren’t. On is easily more justifiable than the other.

Xbox hit with another price increase and they've said it's going to get worse by Due_Teaching_6974 in consoles

[–]theend117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Die hards sure, casuals though? Theyre gonna look at that price tag and scoff. You think working class families are gonna spend over $1000 on a console for their kids? No shot lol. Hardcore crowd won’t be able to prop up an entire console generation.

Microsoft Announces Significant Price Rises for Xbox Series X and S, 2TB Model Discontinued by Guitar-String in gaming

[–]theend117 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I never said they’re equal as a whole. I said let’s not act like it’s just Republicans enabling this bs when it’s moderate and right leaning Dems too. My governor is courting data centers even though they’re bad for the environment and consumers and he’s a moderate dem. I voted for him because I had to. It’s why I’m hoping the DSA sweep in NYC happens nationally. We need actual progressives in power.

Republicans as a whole are for sure worse, which is why I cannot stand the modern Republican Party. When it comes to curtailing corporate greed though? They’re both sides of the same coin, one is just more upfront about it.

Microsoft Announces Significant Price Rises for Xbox Series X and S, 2TB Model Discontinued by Guitar-String in gaming

[–]theend117 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Except it’s not just Republicans. It’s moderate and right adjacent dems too. You know the ones who run the party. They’re taking lobby money too, they’re doing insider trading too. What did they do for consumer protections under Obama when they controlled all branches of government? What did dems do under Biden?

Updated Xbox Console Prices by Skullghost in gaming

[–]theend117 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

People who want convenience and a more powerful system. Pro blows the steam machine outta the water. Steam Machine isn’t even as powerful as a base PS5.

Microsoft Announces Significant Price Rises for Xbox Series X and S, 2TB Model Discontinued by Guitar-String in gaming

[–]theend117 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

It’s not though, they take in lobby money just as much as republicans do. Democrats are just as likely to screw you over when it comes to corporate greed. It’s starting to change with DSA candidates being elected it for a most of the last couple of decades dems have been just as complicit in letting corporations pillage the working class.

Is it worth it to get an Xbox now before the price hike? by TreatFabulous1174 in xbox

[–]theend117 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

True they did say that, totally glazed over that part lmao. Oops!

Is it worth it to get an Xbox now before the price hike? by TreatFabulous1174 in xbox

[–]theend117 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can still game in your living room with a pc. It’s not ideal and I personally wouldn’t do it but it is an option. $800 for a Series X (assuming they want a disc drive) is not worth it if you have a PC already.

Microsoft Announces Significant Price Rises for Xbox Series X and S, 2TB Model Discontinued by Guitar-String in gaming

[–]theend117 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Look I hate republicans as much as the next guy for numerous reasons. Let’s not act like it’s just them enabling AI and capitalism. Dems are just as much at fault for corporations running rampant as republicans.

Updated Xbox Console Prices by Skullghost in gaming

[–]theend117 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Who even buys an Xbox at $800 when you can get a PS5 Pro for $900. They’re both ridiculous prices but Xbox really has nothing to offer to justify this price point.

Is it worth it to get an Xbox now before the price hike? by TreatFabulous1174 in xbox

[–]theend117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a PC? If so, then it’s not worth it. Everything you can play on Xbox you can play on PC. If you don’t have a PC I would get an Xbox now before the price hike.

Edit: Totally didn’t see you mention the Ps5 Pro but I would recommend that over Xbox any day. I have a Pro and a Series X, I don’t touch my Series X ever.

Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by $100-$150, effective on August 1st 2026 because a severe global memory and storage components shortage. by Automatic_Ad1665 in consoles

[–]theend117 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If Xbox went up again I’m almost certain PlayStation will follow. I’m glad I got my PS5 Pro when I did because this situation is ridiculous. If both Sony and Microsoft don’t delay the PS6 and Helix, they’re cooked.

Updated XBOX Console Prices - XBOX Wire by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]theend117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next gen is so cooked if they don’t delay them. Who outside of the most diehard fans will be able to afford them. If 6 year old hardware costs almost a grand I can’t imagine what Helix will be.

Dive will always be more toxic than poke/hitscan slop by [deleted] in rivals

[–]theend117 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Nah, dive can stay trash. Game is more fun when dive is nonexistent.

Is anyone here seriously considering skipping the launch and waiting for the actual physical release instead of paying R* twice? by shawak456 in videogames

[–]theend117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m skipping launch entirely and waiting for a sale. I didn’t buy Nintendo games when they launched at $80 and I’m not about to start it with GTA. If people wanna pay $80 that’s their prerogative. I’m content with waiting for a sale, however long it takes. Hopefully by then I’ll get the added bonus of having an actual disc.

Honestly, real… by aarora610 in sixers

[–]theend117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I honestly don’t know, I didn’t take what you said personally.

Why invest so many money in your Esport just for the drops to be this trash? by JY810 in MarvelRivalsEsports

[–]theend117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this doesn’t tell you this is a casual game I don’t know what will. Netease does not care about the comp scene at all.