What console do you *currently* intend to get? (Post E3 edition)
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trainplane
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I won't get any console until the version 1 bugs are worked out--maybe 1-2 years from release but the PS4 is more compelling. One of the reasons I got my PS3 five years after it was released was because I got a console for $299 that was originally $599 (+bigger hard drive, -backward compat). With a $399 price, you likely won't see much of a price drop in 3-4 years so it 's "safe" to get at $399.
The only thing to wait for for those who don't buy consoles at release is for a slim version and more space but not price.
The only thing to wait for for those who don't buy consoles at release is for a slim version and more space but not price.
It's the weirdest thing, but the PS4 is almost a perfect fit for my use case by catering to some of my wants and not having as much to offer in areas I do not care about.
I think it's unfortunate in a way that it appears the camera isn't standard. I don't actually feel compelled for it, but I do see something like Kinect as being technically interesting. Might be better since I'm not sure if the version Sony has isn't a dead end.
Too bad for Sony, because I don't think my niche case is really a growth segment: a mostly offline gamer who caringly tends his owned physical media, is too lazy to flail, is contrarian enough to resent a millisecond of mandatory daily obeisance to corporate central, and hates people.
Well, that and I have a PC.
I think it's unfortunate in a way that it appears the camera isn't standard. I don't actually feel compelled for it, but I do see something like Kinect as being technically interesting. Might be better since I'm not sure if the version Sony has isn't a dead end.
Too bad for Sony, because I don't think my niche case is really a growth segment: a mostly offline gamer who caringly tends his owned physical media, is too lazy to flail, is contrarian enough to resent a millisecond of mandatory daily obeisance to corporate central, and hates people.
Well, that and I have a PC.
Didn't vote because the Xbox One is too expensive. Hopefully it's $100 cheaper by the time Halo 5 or the next Red Dead comes out. I'll probably play 360 games for at least another year. The fat Elite is still going strong, hopefully it doesn't fail on me before I'm ready.
Tommy McClain
Tommy McClain
I thought about it but when I play games I play with a PC attached to the TV the vast majority of the time. The PC by my TV has far more impressive specs than the PS4/Xbox One that I can't really justify their purchase. The exclusives on PS4/Xbox One may end up on the PC anyway and I can't play all the games I want to anyway. I will likely get an Xbox One because it actually offers something I can't get from my PC (Kinect + Voice controls) So if I can go 'Xbox On Sky TV channel 3' in New Zealand then I will likely purchase one within a year of launch.
It will take time. The announced games on Xbox One make that first, but I never buy the first model year or version of anything. I want to see a year and how many fall apart. (I missed the RROD but my receiver got the brittle solder/first lead free BGA disaster instead.)
So maybe a year out or so when I can clearly see the dust settle on the various issues.
Next is the PS4 likely a year or two after the Xbox One.
Thing is that it might change during the 1st year waiting after the Xbox One release if the PS4 library develops to my liking and/or the Xbox One issues (such as used games) doesn't blow over or end up ok. Or if a game play or graphics fidelity difference/issue becomes apparent in the first year. For example if MS has a Sony week or so network hack mess and Xbox One becomes unusable during the first year...
Or if the PC <> Xbox One <> PS4 porting/cross platform goes nicely... ...then I might just get one of the two in ~1 to 1.5 years and a really nice new gaming PC in ~2.5 to 3 years.
So maybe a year out or so when I can clearly see the dust settle on the various issues.
Next is the PS4 likely a year or two after the Xbox One.
Thing is that it might change during the 1st year waiting after the Xbox One release if the PS4 library develops to my liking and/or the Xbox One issues (such as used games) doesn't blow over or end up ok. Or if a game play or graphics fidelity difference/issue becomes apparent in the first year. For example if MS has a Sony week or so network hack mess and Xbox One becomes unusable during the first year...
Or if the PC <> Xbox One <> PS4 porting/cross platform goes nicely... ...then I might just get one of the two in ~1 to 1.5 years and a really nice new gaming PC in ~2.5 to 3 years.
Prophecy2k
Veteran
PS4 for me.
XB1 price is pure unshapely arrogance on MS' part. Plus the major exclusive TitanFall that interests me I will get on PC.
Win win for me really.
XB1 price is pure unshapely arrogance on MS' part. Plus the major exclusive TitanFall that interests me I will get on PC.
Win win for me really.
djskribbles
Legend
PS4. Was going to wait a year or so until I found a good deal, but I think it's totally worth it at $399. I won't be lining up at launch (never do), but I'll get one when I can find one.
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