I am in a similar boat. I’ve usually bought consoles a few years in when prices were lower. But since they’re higher, I’m just sticking with PS4 and playing through that backlog
Comment on Sony PS5 sales drop 46%, even before recent price increase
Dead_or_Alive@lemmy.world 4 days ago
It seems like consoles are in a death spiral of price increases and lower sales.
I’m in a good spot financially and can afford new games and consoles on release date if I choose to. However I generally wait a few years after their release.
I haven’t bought a new release game or console for myself in over a decade and I’ve only bought one or two titles at full price for my kids in the last three years.
It just doesn’t seem worth it.
dantheclamman@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Yeah exactly. New games are often buggy and I just can’t justify the cost. If they’re interesting, I put em on my steam wishlist and get them when they’re on offer.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 4 days ago
people are only interested in playing on thier phones, or PAD at this point. people who have a pc might just stick with pc games.
bestbry@lemmy.world 4 days ago
Thank you! I am one of the same with you, I could buy, but I choose to wait. Everyone deserves e better prices and I think everyone should wait to buy their games. Companies get greedy fast
deft@lemmy.wtf 4 days ago
Same. Been just playing random indie games that I find on sale. Way more fun. The only game I’m even eyeballing is baldurs gate which I’ll play one day so I’m in no rush.