I, too, was assuming that at some point I would end up buying a PS5 even though I’m primarily a PC gamer now. I am now also extremely unlikely to do so.
scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 11 hours ago
“Due to the decisions we made, we now fear our own customers”. You know, companies that make good products don’t usually fear their customers.
I was literally ready to buy a PS5 for GTA6, money set aside and all. PC gamer through and through but GTA has always been my game. Sony completely ruined that, and I have no interest in it. Unfortunately others are buying them at inflated costs and wiping my personal refusal out, but still. One less playstation sold, Sony.
Feyd@programming.dev 10 hours ago
wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
GTAV did the same bullshit, delaying the pc version. GTA4 gave pc players an absolute shitstain version, at release even the strongest systems couldn’t hold a steady 30 fps with max settings.
Rockstar used to be a pc-first developer. In the last 15 years they have actively worked against the interests of their original community, and Microsoft and Sony are gleefully cheering them on.
This goes for anyone considering buying into their bullshit: stop bending over and taking it. This will continue to get worse if the profits outweigh the backlash.
I’ve played gta since 2, and I’m considering getting 6 for the pc, but this timed exclusivity is nothing but bullshit. Full stop, there’s nothing more to it. Don’t support it.
scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 7 hours ago
We weren’t talking about Rockstar’s issues, but okay. I agree, I dislike the disdain towards PC players, but I also think they make some of the best immersive games out there, and so far haven’t disappointed. So yes, I was willing to buy into their hype and marketing, but Sony ruined it for them.
Joelk111@lemmy.world 3 hours ago
GTA6 is not a Playstation exclusive. You could buy a Xbox instead. It’s what I’m going to do, used, mostly because I already have an Elite controller. Hell, just buy a PS5 used, and resell it when GTA6 comes out on PC. Sony wouldn’t see a dime of yours.
scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 58 minutes ago
I’ve been thinking that actually, but they’re overpriced now. But maybe a month or two after release, we’ll see
Joelk111@lemmy.world 42 minutes ago
I’ve been checking near me and a used Series X is about the same as a PS5, especially if you want a disk edition PS5. The main thing giving me pause is the fact that I won’t be able to buy a disk and sell that along with the console. Ugh.