Comment on PSBLACKOUT (boycott of PlayStation)

NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• phx@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I have a couple PS3’s. Bought used. No online games. I think I’ve bought more of their titles on PC than console.

  It’s not even a boycott, I just haven’t seen value in their recent offerings and would rather spend my money elsewhere.

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• chiliedogg@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  There’s some stuff I’d love to experience on the PS5.

  But I will not be spending nearly a thousand dollars for a set top box with limited functionality they can effectively disable when I’m no longer making them enough money.

  And with SteamOS getting better and better, the convenience of a console over a PC is becoming less of a thing.

  Honestly, once SteamOS has dedicated apps for things like Hulu and Netflix, I think we can really change things. Right now my parents have an Xbox where my Dad can play an occasional game, but the interface is simple enough for my Mom to open her streaming apps. Once SteamOS gets that simple, I’ll be switching them over.

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  • Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    There’s some stuff I’d love to experience on the PS5

    Like what?

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    • chiliedogg@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Astrobot, Horizon, God of War, Ratchet and Clank, etc.

      Some of the stuff I like from Sony (Last of US, Spider-man, Returnal) gets ported to PC eventually, but Sony has announced they’re cutting back on that.

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  • NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    I don’t think steam will ever have those things. But streaming devices are dirt cheap. The issue is codecs.

    On the other hand I do have Plex and jellyfin on my steam deck to watch my shows when I am flying.

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